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.
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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.
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with child sexual abuse dating back to his time as a youth group leader at a Maryland church decades ago.
A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after trying to sell his 4-year-old daughter for sex on Craigslist.
A son of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has pleaded guilty to pressuring a teenage girl to send him naked photos and asking her teen sister to give him oral sex.
A Pennsylvania commission is now taking applications for grants from the $48 million paid into the state treasury by Penn State over the university's handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.
Jay Paterno, son of the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania.
A man who used to live in Mercer County is facing more than 600 sex-related charges.
The child sex abuse scandal that has rocked Penn State will be the focus of a special series of meetings that begin today in Pittsburgh.
Two former Penn State administrators will stand trial on perjury charges for allegedly lying to a grand jury to cover up a child sex abuse scandal involving former Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky.
Indicted former football coach Jerry Sandusky declined to face his alleged victims in court on Tuesday. However, that didn't stop his attorney from challenging their credibility outside the courtroom by saying they may be engaged in collusion.
Moments after Jerry Sandusky waived his hearing this morning in Centre County, there was reaction from just about everyone including the attorneys for the alleged victims.
A preliminary hearing that was expected to last all day and include testimony from the alleged victims in the child sexual abuse case against Jerry Sandusky instead only lasted minutes.
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek was joined by Al Lindsay, attorney at Lindsay Law Firm and a former state and federal prosecutor, on Tuesday afternoon.
Jerry Sandusky, the retired defensive coordinator for Penn State's football team, has waived his preliminary hearing today at a court in Centre County. The proceedings were set to get underway at 8:30 a.m. The hearing was set to come more than a month after officials filed dozens of child sexual abuse charges against Sandusky.
The other person at the center of the Penn State investigation is football coach Mike McQueary who allegedly saw Jerry Sandusky raping a boy in a locker room shower.
More than a month after officials filed dozens of child sex abuse charges against Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State defensive coordinator will get his day in court tomorrow.
Jurkovec, 26, was arrested Friday after police said he stole a box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The woman who was stabbed at the Wyndham Grand hotel was treated by medics and released.
The event was at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with PA Unplugged.
Jurkovec, 26, was arrested Friday after police said he stole a box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The woman who was stabbed at the Wyndham Grand hotel was treated by medics and released.
The event was at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with PA Unplugged.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Jurkovec, 26, was arrested Friday after police said he stole a box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
Watch as Will Graves, Chris Mueller and Mike DeCourcy join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
