Report: Allegheny Co. Sees Biggest Spike In Child Abuse Reports
Data uncovered by our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette revealed a big surge in the number of child abuse reports in Allegheny County.
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Data uncovered by our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette revealed a big surge in the number of child abuse reports in Allegheny County.
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is voicing concern over a new report on child abuse.
A young woman is facing charges in the alleged abuse of a 5-month-old baby at a Shaler Township daycare center.
A father is in jail after being accused of beating his four young sons.
A Somerset County man has been charged with homicide after his infant daughter died at the hospital.
The criminal case is proceeding against the mother accused of feeding her baby an extreme vegan diet.
He begged the court for mercy, but the judge said what he did was "incomprehensible."
A 3-year-old girl suffered bruises to her face, neck and shoulder, and police say her mother's boyfriend is responsible.
A man accused of abusing his girlfriend's 2-year-old son is heading to trial.
The mother accused of endangering the welfare of her baby by feeding him an extreme vegan diet was supposed to have a preliminary hearing Monday.
A 26-year-old man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend's toddler in Washington County.
A mother is facing a long list of charges, accused of abusing and abandoning her young son and allegedly forcing him to take drugs.
A fugitive is now in custody, accused of abusing his girlfriend's young son.
A North Fayette man is facing charges after police say he assaulted his 20-day-old son.
A 21-year-old woman is behind bars, accused of attempting to kill her 3-month-old child.
A mother in Fayette County is facing charges for allegedly starving her 11-month-old son.
A Westmoreland County woman is facing charges for allegedly abusing and threatening her children.
Tens of thousands of phone calls into the state's child abuse hotline called ChildLine went unanswered last year, says state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
An Aliquippa man charged with more than 200 counts of child rape, sexual assault and possessing child pornography has been sentenced to spend decades behind bars.
A woman and her boyfriend are facing charges, accused of torturing her two year old son.
A man accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend's infant daughter so severely doctors say the child suffered brain injuries is now behind bars.
One of the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office's most wanted men is behind bars.
A Butler County woman was arrested and is facing several charges after police say she placed her stepdaughter's hands on a hot stove.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the death penalty and first-degree murder conviction of a man charged in the physical abuse death of his girlfriend's 4-year-old son.
Pittsburgh Police say one of their recruits has been placed on administrative leave and is facing child abuse charges.
A woman who police said was under the influence and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing another woman, was due in court Friday.
Several areas across western Pennsylvania were hit by flooding as overnight rainfall pushed Pittsburgh past a nearly 60-year-old record.
The class of 2026 at Upper St. Clair High School has 16 sets of twins.
A candlelight vigil is set for Friday night for the four Yough High School students killed in a crash last weekend.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
A woman who police said was under the influence and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing another woman, was due in court Friday.
Several areas across western Pennsylvania were hit by flooding as overnight rainfall pushed Pittsburgh past a nearly 60-year-old record.
The class of 2026 at Upper St. Clair High School has 16 sets of twins.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A candlelight vigil is set for Friday night for the four Yough High School students killed in a crash last weekend.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Spring is a natural reset point, and that can include your fitness! Mikey and David are joined by an old friend, Daniel Hill of House Call Training, who gives you some easy, at-home workouts to kickstart your spring!
Mikey and David are joined by Derek Rochna, the owner of The Farmer's Burger, a new burger truck in Pittsburgh!
With all the chaos at the airport recently, you may be tempted to cancel your flight, but there are some things you should check before you hit the cancel button!
A lot of us have some bad habits when it comes to booking flights, hotels, and trips, but travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on PTL to help you clean them up!
As a part of our spring cleaning series, we reveal who between Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh had the most expired item in their cabinet, and Mikey and David take your questions in another Friday Free for All!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
All of the T's lines and the Monongahela Incline will be free on draft weekend thanks to a partnership between PRT and Sheetz.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby left Thursday's Pittsburgh Penguins-Ottawa Senators game at the Canadian Tire Centre and did not return.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
A woman who police said was under the influence and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing another woman, was due in court Friday. Erika Stanish reports.
Several areas across western Pennsylvania were hit by flooding as overnight rainfall pushed Pittsburgh past a nearly 60-year-old record. KDKA has team coverage.
The class of 2026 at Upper St. Clair High School in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has 16 sets of twins.
A woman is facing charges after police said she took off her clothes and attacked people in a Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle. Meghan Schiller reports.
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.
