Marcie Cipriani

It is the time of year when many indulge in the scary, seek out haunted thrills and test their fear.

"She was hysterical. She was crying. I couldn't even understand most of the words coming out of her mouth," the 16-year-old girl's mother told Pittsburgh's Action News 4.

The director of county operations in Westmoreland County said they have a system set up to ensure the ballots are counted safely and quickly.

The director of operations for Westmoreland County says an unofficial count of election results could be done earlier than anticipated.

Sadness, elation, excitement and stress are emotions experts say many are feeling the day after the election.

PITTSBURGH — Local leaders announced a new law that authorized the Urban Search and Rescue team in Western Pennsylvania, which includes $6 million in the state's budget to help with the equipment and other resources.

Ross Township police are using drones to monitor traffic violations, starting with stop sign enforcement and planning to expand to speeding.

According to AAA, Pennsylvanians are currently paying more for gas than any other state in the eastern United States.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato detailed how she would spend $57 million from her budget on public safety.

If the cold weather has you in a decorating mood, experts say there are several things to know before digging out those holiday lights and piles of extension cords.