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Majority Republicans in the state Senate announced Monday they will not employ a rarely used emergency process to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to give victims of child sexual abuse a 2-year window in which to file civil lawsuits.
Pennsylvania lawmakers on Monday launched a rarely used emergency process to amend the state constitution, advancing a proposal that would give victims of child sexual abuse a 2-year window to file otherwise outdated civil lawsuits.
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is disclosing a report of sex abuse against a priest who died in 2019.
An Allegheny County Jail inmate and a woman are facing sexual abuse of children charges after a "disturbing" virtual visit.
A man from McKeesport accused of pretending to be a teen girl online to get sexually explicit photos of minors will spend 18 years behind bars.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday reinstated former Penn State President Graham Spanier's conviction for child endangerment over his handling of a report that former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky had sexually abused a boy in a team shower.
Tomorrow marks two years since a scathing grand jury report laid out in nauseating detail decades of the sexual abuse of underage victims at the hands of the clergy.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh alleging that a man was sexually assaulted and raped by a priest when he was an altar boy.
A man from Ross Township was arrested on child sex charges.
The FBI's branch office in Pittsburgh wants to warn people about the dark side of Zoom.
The FBI is warning of a Zoom participant who is broadcasting a video depicting child sexual abuse material.
Cases have been filed for three men who accuse Pittsburgh-area Catholic priests for sexually abusing them.
Senators passed a measure relaxing criminal and civil statutes of limitations in sexual abuse cases where children and young adults are the victims.
State senators are hearing from victims, church advocates, lawyers, and others about whether Pennsylvania should alter rules for child sexual abuse claims that occurred too long ago to file a lawsuit.
A former Philadelphia priest once accused of sex abuse is now facing new charges. Robert Brennan, 81, was arrested earlier Thursday and charged with four counts of making false statements to the FBI.
Michael Smith says he was 11 or 12 and a ward of the state when he was staying at Holy Family Institute.
Two more Catholic priests are being accused of child sex abuse.
The Pennsylvania House is approving tougher penalties for people who don't report suspicions about repeated child sexual abuse.
The Pennsylvania House is linking a pair of bills designed to address child sexual abuse so one can't be approved while the other languishes without action.
A priest who recently served as a pastor in Lawrence County has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of sexually abusing a minor.
Parishioners at a Butler County church are reacting to allegations that a recently retired priest sexually abused a minor in the '80s.
A priest in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of sexually abusing a minor.
A West Virginia judge has sentenced a man to between 165 years and 655 years in prison for sexually assaulting two young boys.
The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation of child sexual abuse inside the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania.
A Pennsylvania man accused of sexually assaulting two girls and leading authorities on a manhunt for more than a week has been captured.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
A man was arrested after state police conducted an undercover operation stemming from allegations that he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A man had to be taken to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on a PRT bus.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
A man was arrested after state police conducted an undercover operation stemming from allegations that he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A man had to be taken to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on a PRT bus.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
What if your planter had just as much personality as what’s growing inside it? One creative Pittsburgher thought the same thing and started giving his flower pots actual faces!
Last week, football fans from around the nation descended on the North Side, and this week, the eyes of the art world are on Oakland for the 2026 Carnegie International. Though it doesn’t technically open until Saturday, Boaz was granted an early look at the event.
The Pittsburgh Marathon is this weekend, and while most runners will lace up in standard athletic gear, a few will be dressing for the produce aisle. If you see a pack of potatoes sprinting past you, don’t be alarmed.
Round up a bunch of reality TV legends, put them on a basketball court, and see what happens. That’s exactly what an upcoming celebrity basketball tournament in Pittsburgh is all about.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Carmen Mlodzinski had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Pittsburgh tied the MLB record for consecutive walks in an inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The Pittsburgh Penguins head into an offseason with plenty of questions, starting with the future of forward Evgeni Malkin.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
As the weekend came to a close, it was a running party throughout Downtown Pittsburgh as thousands of people came out for the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon. KDKA’s Jessica Riley shares this story from the finish line.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer got to take a ride-along with Pittsburgh EMS during the NFL draft.
Dress for Success Pittsburgh helps women entering the workforce both prepare and build confidence. Megan Shinn spoke with Liz Mims, the director of community engagement, about their work.
The first finishers of the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon are crossing the finish line and KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley was there to witness it!
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.
