Church Youth Group Leader Charged With Child Sex Abuse
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.
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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.
Media from all over the country converged on the Penn State campus this morning in hopes of hearing what legendary coach Joe Paterno might say about the child sex abuse allegations that have rocked the university; but the school canceled his news conference shortly before it was supposed to begin.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
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.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
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.
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.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
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.
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.
Sunday marked the end of an era for a signature spot near the University of Pittsburgh campus, as Hemingway's Cafe is closing its doors after 43 years in business. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares more.
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.
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.
