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Wecht has served as the county's private pathologist for more than 50 years.
Twenty children and six adults were killed when a gunman entered the school in Newtown, Connecticut.
A new resource in Allegheny County will hopefully give young people a path to help instead of jail.
A man is facing homicide charges five months after a crash that killed two people.
The father of one of the children who died in a house fire in Sewickley is talking about his son.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice of violation to Shell for emissions exceedances at its cracker plant in Beaver County.
Five weeks after Election Day, winning candidates in Pennsylvania from governor to Congress are waiting for their victories to become official.
Family and friends of a New Kensington man gunned down in the parking lot of an apartment building gathered on Wednesday demanding justice and change at a candlelight prayer vigil.
A Pittsburgh law firm is helping raise money for UPMC Children's Hospital with the help of holiday cards.
Surveillance footage shows a shooter ambushing two teens outside a convenience store in McKeesport, killing one and critically injuring the other.
A current Allegheny County councilwoman and a former county councilman have announced their candidacies for Allegheny County chief executive next year.
An alleged violent assault on the North Shore during Sunday's Steelers game injured four first responders.
Two people are in custody after a police chase ended with a crash in Downtown Pittsburgh.
With a potential ice storm set to impact the area, PennDOT crews are preparing for whatever Mother Nature throws at us.
A 45-year-old man is facing charges after a 9-year-old nearly died from an overdose in Braddock.
Sean Collier was back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Students at CCBC aren't just hitting the books; they're getting their hands dirty and unlocking futures they never imagined. We took you to a one-of-a-kind STEAMFest at CCBC. The Community College of Beaver County sponsored this segment.
Patrick the Handyman was in the house to show us how to mount stuff on dry wall without the drama.
The doors to one of Pittsburgh's most-anticipated new restaurants in Lawrenceville haven't opened yet, but we got to try out a dish from Titusz, a new Hungarian restaurant opening soon.
Daisy Jade got a preview of the Rock, Reggae and Relief concert that's taking place this Saturday, August 2.
Royce Moser was in court after being accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, last month.
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
These are the Google searches Royce Moser made after killing Karoline Heintz, according to investigators.
Millions of dollars in stolen property and counterfeit merchandise have been recovered in the past two years, the attorney general said.
A Pittsburgh-area Vietnam veteran who has a disability was hospitalized after trying to save his beloved dog from another dog that broke through a fence and killed it.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
The National Aviary debuts its newest ambassadors, skunk sisters! They're asking for name suggestions.
Chef Crystal Baldwin with Giant Eagle shows Heather and David how to make a game day winning dish.
Robby Incmikoski heads to the Lernerville Speedway to get a preview of the Yinzer 100 N'at before races start.
It's September, so David and Heather are trying fall drinks for Taste It Tuesday.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Metal detectors and bag checks will be in place for all events at Gladiator Stadium and at the Middle/High School gymnasium.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
As criminals get more sophisticated, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is tasked with greater efforts to investigate and prosecute. It's especially the case when it comes to thefts and fraud at local stores. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Royce Moser, the 18-year-old accused of killing his girlfriend last month and leaving her body inside a vehicle near PennWest University's California campus, was in a Washington County, Pennsylvania, courtroom on Tuesday for his preliminary hearing.
Bob O'Connor died 20 years ago today, only eight months into his term as Pittsburgh's mayor.
Crews spent Tuesday searching for three missing boaters along the Monongahela River in Greene County.
KDKA's Andy Sheehan has an exclusive inside look at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police's real-time crime center, which employs cutting-edge surveillance technology.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
