Man convicted of hit-and-run that killed firefighter sentenced to 16 years to life
Leander Bissell, 41, was convicted last month of murder, felonious assault, aggravated vehicular homicide and other counts.
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Leander Bissell, 41, was convicted last month of murder, felonious assault, aggravated vehicular homicide and other counts.
One person was killed and eight others were wounded in a mass shooting in West Philadelphia early Saturday.
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $77 million in restitution for his role in conspiring to pay illegal kickbacks.
The victim is expected to be OK.
Vallow Daybell was found guilty in the murders of two of her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, conspiracy to murder her husband Chad's first wife, Tammy Daybell, and grand theft.
Jurors in deliberated for more than nine hours over two days before convicting 35-year-old Jacob Bumpass last week of both charges.
Authorities removed 90 living dogs from the property, where an owner was operating a "rescue" facility.
Officer Ryan Speakman was placed on paid administrative leave, Circleville Police Chief G. Shawn Baer in a statement Tuesday.
Shandon Ray Groom and Timothy Moore are scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 5.
Michael Burham was recaptured Saturday after a barking dog alerted a couple to his presence on their property.
Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County Prison late Thursday.
Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County jail in the late evening hours of July 6.
Jurors in Franklin County convicted Robert Edwards of the murder of Alma Renee Lake and the rape and murder of Michelle Dawson Pass.
The high court moved Keith LaMar's execution date from Nov. 16, 2023, to Jan. 13, 2027.
Donavon Parish, 28, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was charged on June 27 with cyberstalking and communicating interstate threats.
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
York County elected District Attorney Dave Sunday says he will run in next year's GOP primary for state attorney general, making him the first Republican to join the race.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said that while the misconduct dates back years or even decades, "the trauma endures for these victims."
Police said the alleged shooter was wearing a bulletproof vest, had multiple magazines, a scanner, an AR-style rifle and a handgun.
At least three people were critically wounded, Baltimore police said. A suspect has not been arrested in connection with the mass shooting.
Three of nine people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in a burglary ring that authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say stole art, sports memorabilia and other items from museums and other institutions over two decades.
Three caseworkers and two supervisors at Lackawanna County's Office of Youth and Family Services in Scranton were arrested.
Prosecutors in Ohio have announced murder charges against a woman in the death of her 16-month-old daughter.
Assistant Josh Eilert has been selected as the interim coach at West Virginia, punctuating a hectic week after Hall of Famer Bob Huggins resigned following a drunken driving arrest.
A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County on Thursday, officials said.
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County on Thursday, officials said.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
An anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest was held at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood on Thursday.
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open. With this chance to market the region, they don't want empty storefronts. Chris Hoffman reports.
A Westmoreland County man is facing multiple charges, including trafficking, after police said he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and offered to buy her from her mother. Chris DeRose 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.
