Pittsburgh Penguins Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start his team’s regular season finale, a home contest against the rival Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday.

Private Property. Keep Out. No Trespassing. These are all signs that your average American inherently understands: This land belongs to someone else, and the public has no right to enter. But to Pennsylvania wildlife officers, those signs rate as suggestions, not strict rules. That’s because Pennsylvania grants its wildlife officers virtually unlimited ...

The cafe vendor for Northland Public Library’s much-anticipated renovation was announced April 16 as Commonplace Coffee.

Mt. Pleasant All-American swimmer David Mutter rebooted his recruitment when Alabama pulled his scholarship at the beginning of the year due to SEC- and NCAA-imposed roster cuts.

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania wants to boost the monthly gas bill of a typical residential customer 11.3%, but a state consumer advocate says the change could be illegal.

Three candidates are vying for a two-year term on Vandergrift Council.

Plum Council adopted a temporary ordinance this week that will apply parking restrictions in the area around Oakmont Country Club during the upcoming U.S. Open tournament.

The head of Heritage Valley Health System says the network’s Sewickley hospital isn’t going anywhere, despite the upcoming closure of its Kennedy counterpart.

Teacher Christine Kunkel kicks off each day with a morning meeting that finds her shaking her arms, patting her stomach and pretending to swim.

A $50 fee will be required to obtain a permit to consume alcoholic beverages in any McCandless park, according to a vote at the April 14 council meeting.

Taking a page from its successful oceanside soap “Outer Banks,” Netflix heads west for its newest sudser, countrified “Ransom Canyon,” now streaming its 10-episode first season.

Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight into Thursday killed at least 23 people, including a family of 10, local health officials said. The United Nations meanwhile raised alarm over the mounting impact of Israel’s six-week-old blockade preventing all food and other supplies from entering the territory.

NEW YORK — Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City’s medical examiner said Wednesday.

I don’t understand tariffs. I know they encourage Americans to buy American products, but are they also like when a church has a flea market and charges sellers $25 to sell their goods? The vendors don’t pass the charge to the customers. When a vendor asks 50 cents for an item, the customer still says, “Will you take a quarter?’ The $25 just lowers ...

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing three people including a child and wounding dozens, officials said Thursday.

A truck carrying a massive load of 153 tons of steel will wind its way through Western Pennsylvania on Thursday, slowing traffic on major arteries from Allegheny County to Columbiana County, Ohio.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” stage, the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Thursday while on a visit to the Islamic Republic.

LOS ANGELES — Erik and Lyle Menendez could learn this week whether they’ll get reduced sentences — and the chance for freedom — nearly 30 years after they were convicted of murdering their parents.

Pittsburgh International Airport is making changes to its security checkpoints.

Two people were found dead in separate incidents Wednesday — one in Butler County, the other in Beaver County, the Pennsylvania State Police report.

This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using real eggs for hunts may seem harmless, but these practices often lead to neglect and suffering. Instead, try reusable eggs and plant-based treats that everyone can enjoy.

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 17:

Thursday’s “First Call” has a story regarding the Baltimore Ravens chirping about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive game plan. Aaron Rodgers continues to be noncommittal toward the Steelers.

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