Police: Man Tries To Set Girlfriend On Fire, Angry She Won't Take Him For Drugs
Ambridge Police say 36--year-old Arvell Brandon doused his girlfriend with lighter fluid and then tried to set her on fire.
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Ambridge Police say 36--year-old Arvell Brandon doused his girlfriend with lighter fluid and then tried to set her on fire.
One man was killed in an early morning rollover crash along the Parkway West in Beaver County.
June 6, 1944. Thousands of lives hung in the balance as young men stormed the beaches. Many would not come back. Of those who did, a precious few remain.
At least one person was injured when a tractor trailer and a farm tractor got into an accident this afternoon in Beaver County.
A western Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges that he sneaked into a volunteer fire department and took a fire truck on a 30-minute joyride with a woman passenger.
Family and friends came together Saturday to remember a high school senior killed in a motorcycle crash in Beaver County.
Police in Franklin Township joined the Pennsylvania State Police early Wednesday morning to arrest four suspects who reportedly were operating a meth lab.
A teenager was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday evening in Beaver County.
Police are investigating an overnight shooting outside of a social club in Beaver County that sent two people to the hospital.
Police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting earlier this month in Beaver County.
A western Pennsylvania newlywed has been granted bail while awaiting trial on charges in the shooting death of her niece.
Officials in Beaver County have recovered the body of an elderly man who disappeared after wandering away from his home in the middle of the night.
The Central Valley High School was placed under lockdown after a threat was found inside the school Thursday afternoon.
A 15-year-old boy was taken into police custody after a knife was found in his backpack today while police were conducting a search of Ambridge High School in Beaver County.
A nearly 500 pound, solid brass bell, which was stolen and returned two years ago from a Beaver County church, has been stolen again.
A community group called ANEW rallied at the Beaver County Courthouse on behalf of Eileen Battisti, who claims her home was sold by the county for $6.30 in back taxes.
A glass maker is temporarily shutting down all of its U.S. plants, including the plant in Monaca.
Beaver County is reinforcing a law already on the books after complaints about flags being removed by cemetery workers too soon.
Police in Beaver County are investigating a fatal shooting.
Authorities are still working to identify some human remains that were found in Hopewell Township Wednesday.
Two teenagers made a disturbing find Wednesday night in a wooded area of Beaver County.
A memorial to Beaver County veterans has towered over McIntosh Square in Beaver since 1900. But the weapons they once held have been missing for some time.
A western Pennsylvania boy who was just 14 when he fatally shot a woman who told him to "get a job" when he tried bum a cigarette from her boyfriend must spend 14 to 28 years in state prison.
From the outside, it's a beautiful house in Aliquippa that has the appearance that all is well inside, but that is far from the truth.
A woman accused of shooting and killing her niece just hours after her wedding will go to trial.
A man is in custody after Pittsburgh police say he attempted to impersonate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a burglary.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Expecting senior citizens to be able to move homes on their own can pose a serious risk, but one nonprofit found a safe solution.
A woman was taken into custody after she allegedly stabbed a patient to death at the Polk Living Center in Venango County.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
A man is in custody after Pittsburgh police say he attempted to impersonate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a burglary.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Expecting senior citizens to be able to move homes on their own can pose a serious risk, but one nonprofit found a safe solution.
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
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.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Tony Ciotoli, from City Grows, shows us which plants can help purify spaces during the cold, stuffy winter months!
Team PTL shares simple ways to find happiness with one go-to move!
Fitness Trainer, Daniel Hill of House Call Personal Training, shows us some simple exercises to get your body moving!
Local content creator, Jimmy Big Muscles, channeled his “Nonna’s” Chicken Cotoletta for today’s recipe!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
McConnell, a Chartiers Valley High School graduate, reached the milestone with two assists in the first quarter of Friday's game.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
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.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
A man is in custody after Pittsburgh police say he attempted to impersonate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a burglary.
A suspect is in custody after two people were found dead following a shooting in Beaver County. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Moving is stressful no matter your age, but for senior citizens, moving can pose a serious safety risk. That's why Jill Yesko Diana founded the nonprofit Safe Moves for Seniors to lend a free helping hand. Megan Shinn spoke to her about her work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A 60-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her room at a Venango County assisted living facility, and a suspect was taken into custody.
Two people were found dead in a shooting in Ambridge early on Sunday morning.
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.
