Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026:

Allegheny River boat fire

Pittsburgh River Rescue and firefighters were dispatched shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday for reports of a boat on fire in the Allegheny River, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.

The boat, located between the Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson bridges, was fully engulfed in flames when responders arrived, Public Safety said. The fire was extinguished around 1:15 a.m., and the boat has since sunk.

River Rescue crews said they did not find anyone on the boat or in the water nearby.

Pittsburgh police identified video showing a person boarding the boat and fleeing shortly before the fire occurred. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has been notified.

Anyone with information can call 412-782-7646 to reach the city’s fire investigative unit.

Car seat safety event

Pennsylvania State Police will conduct a car seat safety event next week at the turnpike’s Oakmont Plum Service Plaza in honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week.

The event is scheduled to run from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the service plaza, located around milepost 49 eastbound, according to state police. Troopers will help install car seats and inform parents and caregivers of how to use child safety seats.

Registration is not required.

I-70 traffic restrictions

Single-lane restrictions will be in place Friday along a section of Interstate 70 in Rostraver, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Traffic along I-70 westbound — between exit 43 in Fayette City and exit 46 in Rostraver — will be restricted to one lane from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, crews will repair temporary guiderails, widen pavement and place temporary concrete pavement.

The work is part of the I-70 at Arnold City interchange project, which connects Route 3011 and Daugherty Lane to the interstate. The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow at the interchange and along the interstate.

The $89 million project will include widening the median from 4 feet to 10 feet and outside shoulders from 10 feet to 12 feet. The interchange will be reconstructed into a diamond shape.