A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Friday night.

The winning numbers were listed as 13, 36, 45, 57, 67 and the gold Mega ball was 14. The Megaplier was 2X.

The winning ticket was sold at the Speedy Café Speedway gas station on East

Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines, Illinois.

The $1.3 billion Mega Millions prize is for winners who choose the annuity option, paid annually over 29 years.

HERE ARE FRIDAY’S MEGA MILLIONS WINNING NUMBERS

Most winners opt for the cash option, which was an estimated $780.5 million.

“Congratulations to the Illinois Lottery for selling the winning ticket for the $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot,” Ohio Lottery Director Pat McDonald said in a statement. “We are thrilled to have witnessed one of the biggest jackpot wins in Mega Millions history. We’re eager to find out who won and look forward to congratulating the winner soon! Better still, this exciting jackpot run has had a significant positive impact on the revenues for good causes raised by our member lotteries.”

Source: Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Illinois in $1.3B jackpot | Fox Business

PITTSBURGH —Bigelow Boulevard was closed inbound toward downtown Pittsburgh after a fatal crash early Friday evening.

The crash happened just outside downtown at Frank Curto Park shortly before 4:15 p.m.

The medical examiner said Lonnie J. Middleton III, 52, of Pittsburgh, died at the scene.

Pittsburgh police said the man died after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.

Source: Bigelow Boulevard crash near downtown Pittsburgh

The winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing worth $1.28 billion were 13-36-45-57-67 with a Mega Ball of 14.

Source: Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1.28 billion jackpot – CNN

A Pennsylvania State Trooper has been shot in Beaver County.

Source: Man taken into custody, accused of shooting Pennsylvania State Trooper in Aliquippa

PITTSBURGH —

A man is dead following a rollover crash in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.

The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Lawson Street and Midtown Square.

A man in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said investigators processed the scene and are investigating the possibility of foul play.

The victim has not yet been publicly identified.

Source: Man dead following rollover crash in Pittsburgh; police investigating possibility of foul play

PITTSBURGH — A national crime trend involving teenagers using USB cords to steal vehicles is currently hitting the Pittsburgh area.

“That’s crazy,” said Chanda Coleman, driver of a Kia. “That’s really wild. Really wild.”

How-to videos on how to steal Kias are all over YouTube. On Tik Tok, you’ll find the “Kia Challenge.”

“A collaborative group started out in Milwaukee, and it’s spreading across the country where they’re able to take these vehicles simply by using a cellphone charging cable and using that to start the vehicle,” said Pittsburgh Police Sgt. Tom Huerbin.

Source: Pittsburgh police warning residents of crimes involving teens using USB cords to steal cars – WPXI

A man is behind bars after allegedly holding his nephew hostage and assaulting him inside a home in Millvale, leading to a SWAT situation Wednesday evening.

Source: SWAT situation leads to arrest of man accused of assaulting nephew, holding him hostage in Millvale

WJAC provides news, weather to the Johnstown area.

A parking lot collapse near Pittsburgh left a dozen cars in a giant hole and dozens of people displaced from their apartment on Tuesday evening.

Penn Hills police Chief Ronald Como said 12 cars were involved in the collapse, while four additional cars remained partially on what’s left of the flat pavement.

No injuries were immediately reported.

Source: Dozens displaced following parking lot collapse in Pittsburgh neighborhood

PITTSBURGH —

A 6-year-old boy died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Pittsburgh’s Glen Hazel neighborhood.

The crash happened shortly after 8:20 p.m. Tuesday on Johnston Avenue.

The boy, identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office as Jamel Austin, of Pittsburgh, died at the scene.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said the driver of the SUV that struck the boy stayed at the scene and voluntarily submitted for testing.

No charges have been filed as police continue to investigate.

Source: Glen Hazel: Child riding bicycle hit by car in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh parks have depended on the work of goats to clear away difficult weeds and brush otherwise not accessible, or too tough for conventional landscaping equipment. An annual event will remind residents about the lawnmowers of the animal kingdom with GoatFest PGH.

Taking place Sat., July 30, the latest GoatFest invites community members to experience family activities, games, and more in South Side Park. Guests will also have the chance to meet and learn about the efforts of the Allegheny GoatScape goats and their protective miniature donkey, Hobo.

“GoatFest underscores the serious work that the goats accomplish,” says Kitty Vagley, a member of Friends of South Side Park, in an email interview. She adds that areas cleared by the goats are later re-planted by volunteers with “native flora.”

Source: GoatFest PGH returns to South Side Park with free music, fun, and animals | Pittsburgh City Paper

Malique Black and Tresean Black were arrested last Friday

Source: Westmoreland County drug charges

Anticipation is mounting among the Pittsburgh region’s dreamers after the Mega Millions jackpot went unclaimed Friday and grew to $810 million, the third-largest in the game’s history, while awaiting Tuesday’s 11 p.m. drawing.

Robert Maury, of Point Breeze, bought a ticket from the lottery machine in Shadyside’s Giant Eagle Market District Monday afternoon, something he said he doesn’t do often.

He said he only plays when the jackpot gets over $400 million, so Monday’s purchase was something “like a treat.” Laughing at the thought of becoming rich from the jackpot, Mr. Maury said it’d be more likely he was “struck by lightning 100 times.”

Yet, were he to win, Mr. Maury said he’d start a foundation and give the prize money to people who need it a lot more than he does.

Source: Pittsburghers snap up tickets as Mega Millions jackpot grows to $810 million | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

BREAKING: A male is in the hospital after being assaulted in downtown Pittsburgh.

Source: Male in critical condition after being assaulted in downtown Pittsburgh

A woman pulled out a gun inside Dallas Love Field Airport late Monday morning and began shooting toward the ceiling, Dallas police say. The woman was confronted and shot by officers. No other injuries have been reported.

Source: Woman Shot After Opening Fire Inside Dallas Love Field Airport: Dallas Police

Compared to the rest of the country, Pittsburgh drivers experienced the largest percentage increase in commuting costs over the past year, according to research published last week.

The website Overheard on Conference Calls reported that average annual commuting expenses surged by 60% locally to more than $3,000. The results show that all but one of the top 12 cities on the list of largest relative increases are in Pennsylvania or Ohio.

The study’s author, Eric Moore, said in an email that auto insurance explains much of the trend. In Pennsylvania, the average worker spent 35% more on car insurance this year than in 2021, the largest relative hike nationally, he said. The statistic rose in Ohio by 16%, the fourth-highest jump.

“The leading cause seems to be inflation, and it hit the [Pennsylvania] auto insurance rates harder than other states,” Moore wrote.

Source: Pittsburgh commuting costs jump 60% | 90.5 WESA

After a severe thunderstorm warning passed on Sunday morning, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for additional storms that could reach the region later in the day.

NWS officials said the risk remains for additional severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind being the main risk.

“Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but large hail is also possible, as is an isolated tornado,” NWS officials said in the statement posted to Weather.gov.

The southern end of a sizable storm system continued moving east, stretching from Toronto to Springfield, Ill. Radar projections show it losing steam as it continues into Ohio and Pennsylvania. NWS officials said there is a 50-80% chance of additional thunderstorms, and rain features in the forecast through most of the coming week.

Residents can report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988 or posting to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh’s Facebook page.

Source: Morning storm passes, but more rain on the way for Pittsburgh region | TribLIVE.com

PITTSBURGH — A bar and a private club both received threats in the same night. Police are investigating and occupants were evacuated.

Pittsburgh police said a bomb threat was called into the P Town Bar on Baum Boulevard at around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Bar employees had safely evacuated everyone inside the bar by the time officers arrived.

K-9 units were sent through the building and police determined the bar was safe after their search.

At around the same time, Club Pittsburgh on Penn Avenue received a similar call. Police have not released much information on this call because they are still investigating.

Source: Bar and private club both threatened in same night; patrons evacuated and investigation ongoing – WPXI

MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) – First responders are on the scene after a child reportedly fell from a two-story window.

The fall occurred in the 20 block of Linden Street in McKees Rocks.

The child was taken to the hospital and their condition is not known at this time.

KDKA has a crew en route to the scene, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.

Source: Medics on scene after child falls from 2-story window – CBS Pittsburgh

A woman is dead and a man is in the hospital after a police pursuit and a rollover crash in Allegheny County early Saturday.

Source: Woman killed in rollover crash following police pursuit in Allegheny County

One person has been killed and at least five people injured in a shooting outside a large gathering in a Seattle, Washington, suburb.

The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. in Renton, Washington, — a suburb situated 11 miles southeast of Seattle — when police officers from the Renton Police Department were called to the 100 block of Logan Avenue South after they received reports of multiple gunshots being fired, police say.

Source: At least 1 dead, 5 injured outside large gathering in Renton, Washington – ABC News

9-year-old survived attack that killed his family while camping at Maquoketa Caves

Three family members were shot and killed while camping in an eastern Iowa state park Friday, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Officers responded to reports of the shooting at the Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground before 6:30 a.m. Friday, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said in a statement. Officers found three people fatally shot in a tent at the campground, DCI assistant director Mitch Mortvedt said.

9-year-old survived shooting of his family at Maquoketa Caves State Park, mayor says

A 9-year-old boy survived the Friday morning shooting that killed his parents and sister as they camped at Maquoketa Caves State Park, the mayor of Cedar Falls said in a Facebook post.

Source: 9-year-old survived attack that killed his family at Maquoketa Caves

(CNN)The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a whopping $790 million after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Friday night’s drawing.

Friday’s winning numbers were 14, 40, 60, 64, 66, plus the gold Mega Ball 16, according to the lottery’s website.

The night’s $630 million prize was the equivalent of about $388 million in cash, the lottery said.

The next drawing is scheduled Tuesday, when the cash prize is estimated to be $464.4 million.

Source: Mega Millions jackpot swells to $790 million after no lottery ticket drew all 6 winning numbers – CNN