Police justified in fatal shooting of man suffering mental health crisis, DA says
No police officers will be charged in the shooting death of an Upper St. Clair man who suffered from severe mental illness.
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No police officers will be charged in the shooting death of an Upper St. Clair man who suffered from severe mental illness.
One man was pronounced dead and another arrived at the hospital after police were alerted to the shooting.
Kevin McSwiggen shot and killed Charles Stipetich, an off-duty Oakdale police officer following a road rage incident along Rt. 28 in 2022.
The boy is expected to survive and a 16-year-old boy has been charged.
An investigation into an alleged hazing incident in the Highlands School District is underway.
The project is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs at the company's factory.
Property taxes will increase in Allegheny County, but not as much as originally proposed.
Pennsylvania American Water said they are working with 10 homeowners who suffered damage.
The debate over Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato's plan to raise property taxes rages on.
Brandon Wheeler was wanted for a high-speed chase in June and was able to be located with a drone using a thermal camera.
The council's proposal would cut County Executive Sara Innamorato's proposed tax hike in half.
The alleged scammers posed as the "Amazon Fraud Department" and caused her to empty her bank account.
Jodie Kavka, a recent breast cancer survivor, won the top prize from a scratch-off ticket.
A big local election is looming on the horizon, and a well-known political figure and son of a former mayor is lining up as a potential challenger to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
Chief John Walsh was laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
Fallen Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh has been laid to rest following a funeral Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in the city's Oakland neighborhood; KDKA's Chris Hoffman and Ross Guidotti have the latest.
On Saturday, the department announced the arrest of noted holiday curmudgeon, the Grinch.
Three teenagers were taken to the hospital
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, Wilkinsburg residents came together to help those in need.
Allegheny County 911 was notified of a fire in the 100 block of West 12th Avenue just before 11:30 a.m.
The South Park and North Park ice rinks will open for the season over the next couple of days.
Battallion Chief John Walsh served as a firefighter for nearly 40 years.
Thousands are without power after strong storms blew through the Pittsburgh area, prompting a tornado warning.
Experts said the busiest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after the holiday.
Allegheny County Council has indicated that it will not pass the budget as proposed.
Police said the increased law enforcement presence is the result of what they called "behavior within the community."
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
Township manager and secretary Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty.
A spokesperson for Pitt said they can't speak to the specific plans the university says for the Hemingway's property.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
Township manager and secretary Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
A spokesperson for Pitt said they can't speak to the specific plans the university says for the Hemingway's property.
Police said the increased law enforcement presence is the result of what they called "behavior within the community."
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Storm chances will decrease throughout the day in Pittsburgh, but the windy conditions last. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley is tracking the latest.
Township manager Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
Two weeks after a boil water advisory was lifted in Belle Vernon, residents say they still do not have answers.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day with Pirates insider Robby Incmikoski.
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.
