Former RMU player charged in massive college basketball point-shaving scheme
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
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Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Malik Reneau scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws as Miami erased a 10-point halftime deficit and defeated Pittsburgh 76-69 on Tuesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
Damarco Minor scored 18 points and hit a game-winning 3-pointer as time expired to rally Pittsburgh past Ohio State 67-66 on Friday, handing the Buckeyes their first loss of the season.
West Virginia beat Pittsburgh 71-49 on Thursday night in the 192nd Backyard Brawl.
Pitt jumped out to a 27-10 lead in the first 10 minutes and held on for a 78-66 win on Monday night.
Four high school basketball games are being played at PPG Paints Arena on December 22.
Honor Huff leads West Virginia to a 73-65 victory over Campbell on Thursday night.
Pittsburgh pushed for a WNBA team, but the city wasn't rewarded with one during the latest round of expansion.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Adou Thiero in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
T.J. and Megan McConnell are one of three active brother-sister duos in the NBA and WNBA.
The Aliquippa school board voted against renewing Nick Lackovich's contract as boys basketball coach.
Nick Lackovich said he was blindsided when the Aliquippa school board voted against renewing his contract as boys basketball coach.
Overall, Lackovich had a record of 185-41 across two stints as Aliquippa's head coach.
Mike Patrick called countless college football and basketball games, and is best known for his work on ESPN's "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 through 2005.
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
Andy Toole and Robert Morris had a banner season this past year, winning the Horizon League and making it to the NCAA Tournament.
Archbishop Wood was eyeing the history books, but South Fayette had other things in mind.
The announcement comes a week after the Red Flash played in March Madness for the first time since 1990.
A basketball clinic for youth was hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Pittsburgh.
Amarr Knox's layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four.
Everyone likes a good Cinderella story, and Robert Morris University is going to the ball this Friday.
The winner of the game will be a No. 16 seed and face Auburn.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association recently ruled the game as a double-forfeit.
A scheme to smuggle contraband into the Allegheny County Jail was busted after police said they found a Dorito bag containing drugs in the bathroom of a magistrate's office.
A man is facing multiple charges after a viral video showed him using racial slurs at a woman in a Westmoreland County Walmart.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Mars Area Public Library has been dealing with significant water damage caused by ice dams.
Smithfield Street is about to undergo a transformation that will include rebuilding, landscaping, signage, and so much more.
A scheme to smuggle contraband into the Allegheny County Jail was busted after police said they found a Dorito bag containing drugs in the bathroom of a magistrate's office.
A man is facing multiple charges after a viral video showed him using racial slurs at a woman in a Westmoreland County Walmart.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Mars Area Public Library has been dealing with significant water damage caused by ice dams.
Smithfield Street is about to undergo a transformation that will include rebuilding, landscaping, signage, and so much more.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
We're keeping the romance alive on PTL as we're joined by Carrie Nardini from the I Made It Market to get some unique ideas for Valentine's Day gifts!
With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's the perfect time to see if your relationship could use a little updating. Certified life coach Marlene Boas is back with Heather and David and has some romance tips!
During a Friday Free For All a few weeks ago, Nina Lyons wrote in asking if we ever would feature a viewer in a cooking segment. Now, she joins Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen to whip up a little pastina with egg!
Moms have a busy lifestyle, so finding the trendiest outfits often isn't a priority. We're joined by Joanna Heyman who shows Heather and David some fashionable fits for those busy moms!
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
As the hype builds before the NFL Draft, a brand-new documentary will showcase Western Pennsylvania's football history.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
We're keeping the romance alive on PTL as we're joined by Carrie Nardini from the I Made It Market to get some unique ideas for Valentine's Day gifts!
With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's the perfect time to see if your relationship could use a little updating. Certified life coach Marlene Boas is back with Heather and David and has some romance tips!
During a Friday Free For All a few weeks ago, Nina Lyons wrote in asking if we ever would feature a viewer in a cooking segment. Now, she joins Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen to whip up a little pastina with egg!
Moms have a busy lifestyle, so finding the trendiest outfits often isn't a priority. We're joined by Joanna Heyman who shows Heather and David some fashionable fits for those busy moms!
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
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.
