Diocese Of Pittsburgh Priest Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse, Placed On Leave
A priest in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of sexually abusing a minor.
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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.
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 elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
Following a day of storms in the region, the pleasant conditions and sunshine return to western Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
The first legal challenge has been filed against Pittsburgh's new youth curfew policy in Market Square.
A person was killed after a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into an SUV on Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Tuesday.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
Bryan Adolph stabbed his sister 20 times, killing her, after a fight over dogs barking in a home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
A mother and her two children were found stabbed to death in a home in Cabell County, West Virginia, authorities said.
The elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Ron Smiley rates the latest movies he has seen and gives it a "Smiley" rating.
On Aug. 4, you can support Pittsburgh Foundation's #OneDay Critical Needs Alert.
In today's Cooking Corner, Chef Crystal shows David and Ron how to make ravioli mac and cheese.
Heather and David guess the values of items found in a cedar chest.
Dough Daddy Brewery in Gibsonia just won the gold medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championships in the Pumpkin Beer Category. We got a taste!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Elite 18: No. 17 at Pittsburgh Field Club
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A mother is facing charges after police said that her 4-year-old son was shot by a gun she left in her purse last month in Rankin Borough.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
