Death of former priest ruled accident
The medical examiner determined the death of Paul Spisak was an accident.
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Parishioners take in final mass at Immaculate Conception
While tonight might have been the final chapter or just a page turn, parishioners were emotional on what could have been the last mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Bloomfield. KDKA's Shelley Bortz has more.
Cleveland-Area Catholic Priest Intends To Plead Guilty To Child Sex Charges
A Catholic priest's attorney says he intends to plead guilty to federal child sex charges.
Bishop David Zubik Praises Appointment Of First African-American Cardinal Wilton Gregory
Archbishop Wilton Gregory is now the first African-American to hold the position of cardinal.
Pope Francis Calls For Civil Union Law For Same-Sex Couples: 'They're Children Of God And Have A Right To Family'
In a shift from Vatican stance, Pope Francis is now calling for a civil union law to protect same-sex couples.
South Side Catholic Parish Holds Annual Cholera Day Mass
Parishioners at Prince of Peace and St. Mary of the Mount Parish held their annual Cholera Day Mass.
Catholic Diocese Of Greensburg To Resume Mass With Limited Capacity, Mask Requirement And A 'Minister Of Hospitality'
In less than two weeks, public Mass will resume at 78 churches in the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg.
Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese Plans To Resume Masses In June
The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese plans to reopen churches for Mass on June 1.
Pittsburgh, Greensburg Catholic Dioceses Reopening Some Churches In Pa.'s Coronavirus 'Yellow Zones'
Leaders in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg Catholic Dioceses say they are planning to reopen some churches in the area now that much of Southwestern Pennsylvania is moving to the state's "Yellow" phase.
Case Filed For 3 Men Accusing Pittsburgh-Area Catholic Priests Of Sexual Abuse
Cases have been filed for three men who accuse Pittsburgh-area Catholic priests for sexually abusing them.
Pennsylvania's Sexual Abuse Laws Leave Survivors Conflicted
When Pa. overhauled its child sexual abuse laws, absent from the bill-signing were some who had worked hardest to see the changes pass.
'It Hurt': Parishioners Upset About Local Church's Letter Telling Them Their Memberships Are Canceled
A letter mailed out to parishioners in a Catholic church is raising some eyebrows.
Lawsuit Accuses 2 More Catholic Priests Of Child Sex Abuse
Michael Smith says he was 11 or 12 and a ward of the state when he was staying at Holy Family Institute.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro Reflects On Church Sex Abuse Scandal
One year ago, with victims of child abuse by priests standing behind him, Attorney General Josh Shapiro revealed a grand jury report that stunned the nation.
Children That Were Sexually Abused By Priests May Finally Have Their Chance In Court
Victims of child sex abuse by Catholic priests may finally have their day in court.
Multiple Catholic Bishops In The U.S. Gather To Combat Sex-Abuse
U.S. Catholic bishops have convened a high-stakes national meeting under pressure to defuse the ever-widening clergy sex-abuse crisis that has weakened the church.
Pope Francis Makes Change To The Lord's Prayer
Pope Francis is making a change to the Lord's Prayer.
Following A Controversial Tweet, Organizers Of PrideFest Asking Pittsburgh Diocese To Denounce Former Pastor
Bishop Thomas Tobin, a Pittsburgh native, is facing backlash on Twitter after he tells Catholics that they should not support or attend LGBTQ Pride Month events.
Erie Catholic Diocese To Pay Sexual Abuse Victim, Forced To Say Confession, $2 Million
A Roman Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $2 million to a man who was sexually abused as a child by a priest who made him say confession after the assaults.
New Lay Organization Calling For Seat Among Catholic Church Hierarchy
A group of parishioners is demanding reforms in the Catholic Church.
Former Priest In Erie Diocese Sentenced To 2.5-14 Years For Sexual Abuse
A Roman Catholic priest who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two boys and making one of them say confession after the assaults has been sentenced to 2.5-14 years in prison.
Pa. Diocese Says Clergy Abuse Scandal Has Cost It $21M Since '99
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown says the clergy abuse scandal has cost it $21.5 million since 1999.
Sex Abuse Crisis Tops Agenda As U.S. Catholic Bishops Convene
As U.S. Catholic bishops gather for their national assembly, the clergy sex abuse crisis dominates their agenda amid calls from critics that church leaders finally bring about meaningful reforms to root out misbehaving priests.
Prosecutor: Ohio Altar Girl In Relationship With Priest Pregnant
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Roman Catholic priest taking a now-pregnant altar girl to a wedding reception last year and whether the diocese responded appropriately when officials learned about the outing.
Steubenville Diocese Releases Names Of 16 Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse
The Diocese of Steubenville has released the names of 16 priests and one seminarian who it says have been credibly accused or have admitted to sexually abusing minors.
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Small plane crashes in Elizabeth Township
The pilot was flown to a local hospital with "life-threatening injuries," police said.
Recount begins in Pennsylvania's Republican primary for Senate
Counties have until June 7 to finish a recount and another day to report results to the state.
Uvalde, Texas native living in Pittsburgh area devastated by school shooting
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the school on Tuesday.
EPA monitoring environmental impact of Harmar Township train derailment
The EPA will monitor the air until it is certain that all hazards are gone.
Wheeling police seize more than $200K worth of drugs in raid
Two people are facing charges after Wheeling police seized about $200,000 worth of drugs.
Portion of Allegheny River remains closed after train derailment
Boaters who need to go through the safety zone must contact the Coast Guard for permission.
Pittsburgh organization receives 1,200 containers of baby formula
The containers are being divvied up across several local groups.
3 sue Pittsburgh police claiming injuries during downtown protests
Three people who participated in the George Floyd protests downtown in May of 2020 are suing Pittsburgh police.
2 injured in chlorine explosion at Beaver County home
The fire chief said the residents were mixing pool chemicals in the sink when the explosion happened.
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Small plane crashes in Elizabeth Township
The pilot was flown to a local hospital with "life-threatening injuries," police said.
Recount begins in Pennsylvania's Republican primary for Senate
Counties have until June 7 to finish a recount and another day to report results to the state.
Uvalde, Texas native living in Pittsburgh area devastated by school shooting
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the school on Tuesday.
EPA monitoring environmental impact of Harmar Township train derailment
The EPA will monitor the air until it is certain that all hazards are gone.
Wheeling police seize more than $200K worth of drugs in raid
Two people are facing charges after Wheeling police seized about $200,000 worth of drugs.
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Votes still being counted; McCormick heads to court next Tuesday
The counting of votes continues in the Republican U.S. Senate race between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick.
Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg not likely to budge on push for gun control
Gun control bills in this state almost never make it out of committee for a vote in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania Primary: Oz-McCormick race too close to call, recount ordered
Pennsylvania's top election official said Wednesday that the margin between the top two candidates in last week's Republican primary for U.S. Senate is tight enough to trigger a statewide recount, dragging the outcome into June.
McCormick's lawsuit to count all mail-in votes brings wrath of GOP
Dave McCormick is asking the court to order the counting of all undated mail-in ballots that were received on time.
McCormick's lawsuit to count all mail-in votes brings wrath of GOP
With Mehmet Oz leading Dave McCormick by just under a thousand votes for the Senate Republican nomination, McCormick has gone to court. It’s a move that is splitting the Republican Party; KDKA's Jon Delano reports.
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More peanut butter products recalled
More products are under a recall for possible salmonella contamination.
Hyundai issues recall for 239,000 cars due to exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants.
Candy containing Jif peanut butter added to recall list
Another product is on the recall list connected with a major recall of Jif peanut butter for possible salmonella.
Cargill recalls some chocolate products
Cargill is recalling several products sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store and online, including chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz crackers and peanut butter meltaways.
Giant Eagle recalls GetGo apple slice packets
Giant Eagle is pulling its GetGo branded apple slice packets with peanut butter.
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That's A Wrap: May 27, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats! Announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription gift certificate
We're announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription spa gift certificate and unveiling next month's Father's Day giveaways!
PTL Pupdate: Pups go to the Pirates game
Canine Companions puppy raiser Jill Sabo and service dog-in-training Donny are in studio to update us on the outreach efforts they have going on in the Pittsburgh area.
Daisy's outdoor space gets a makeover from Levin Furniture
Levin Furniture designer Tom Tomasic gives Daisy Jade's outdoor space a makeover for summer!
All-American Magician Eric Davis does some Memorial Day magic
We're starting off Memorial Day weekend with some patriotic fun from All-American Magician Eric Davis!
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KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
Questions surround the Office of Community Health and Safety
Community leaders who supported the creation of the office have grown impatient.
KDKA Investigates: Firefighters union says city awarded contract for engines without input
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Mayor Gainey calls reduction in traffic stops 'a good thing'
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
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Staying away from the 'danger zone': Keeping your food safe on Memorial Day Weekend
Nothing ruins a fun weekend like foodborne illness.
Healthy Gaming: Keep your body pain and ache-free while on your phone or playing games
Summer's coming, and that means kids will be playing more video games.
Pre-cooked bacon food topping recalled because packages could have metal pieces
Smithfield Meats is recalling more than 185,000 pounds of pre-cooked bacon toppings, the USDA said.
J.M. Smucker Company issues recall of Jif peanut butter products due to potential salmonella contamination
A total of 14 illnesses have been reported across 12 states.
Sen. Casey introduces bill to protect families from baby formula shortages
Sen. Bob Casey along with other lawmakers have introduced a bill to avoid future baby formula shortages.
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Former Pittsburgh Penguins' star Jaromir Jagr in car accident in Czech Republic
Former Pittsburgh Penguins star Jaromir Jagr is okay after getting in a car accident Wednesday in his native Czech Republic.
Pirates fall 2-1 to Rockies in extra innings
Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Omar Khan named Steelers general manager
Kevin Colbert stepped down as GM after the 2022 NFL Draft.
Penguins GM: "in a perfect world" Malkin and Letang stay
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wants to find a way to have Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stay with the club for the rest of their careers.
Hayes has 3 hits, scores go-ahead run as Pirates top Rockies
Ke'Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo's infield single in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Monday night.
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Mineo's Pizza House in Allison Park temporarily closing
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
Sunday Business Page: Making sense of the economy
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce event seeks to help the next generation
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
City and county joint report details tax-exempt property and its impact on revenue
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
Sunday Business Page: 'Operation Warp Speed'
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
Entertainment
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Paid extras needed for season 2 of 'Mayor of Kingstown,' filming in Pittsburgh
Paid extras are needed for season two of "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner and filming in Pittsburgh.
Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh looking for paid extras
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Carrie Underwood announces 43-city tour that will roll through Pittsburgh
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
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Penn State Students Reporting From Scotland
Penn State Students Reporting From Scotland, 5-28-22
Pittsburgh Chalk Fest is almost here
The fun begins tomorrow!
Small plane crashes in Elizabeth Township
The crash happened in a field off Skillett Hill Road.
Portion of Allegheny River remains closed after train derailment
KDKA's Jessica Guay has the latest ahead of a busy weekend.
EPA monitoring environmental impact of Harmar Township train derailment
The EPA will remain at the scene with state and local emergency management and environmental response authorities.
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17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
Port Authority Bus Lifted From Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Site
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
