Alabama executes Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia
Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.
Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.
Bowers arrived in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 25.
Capital punishment could emerge as a major campaign issue in the U.S. presidential race for the first time in 30 years, with top GOP candidates already one-upping each other by touting tougher, more far-reaching death penalty laws.
The shooter won't be executed anytime soon, and it could be years before he faces the ultimate punishment.
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers in Pittsburgh, will be sentenced to death, a jury decided Wednesday.
Now that the jury has voted to impose the death penalty, Robert Bowers will in all likelihood be headed to the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana; KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
Robert Bowers killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue and he's facing a possible death sentence at his ongoing trial.
Jury selection is set to begin this month in a trial surrounding the darkest day in Pittsburgh's history.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will not allow Pennsylvania to carry out executions and is calling for a full repeal.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Prosecutors in Westmoreland County are seeking the death penalty against the father of 9-year-old Azuree Charles.
The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against Jean Charles, the man accused of killing his young son; KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
The court ruled 6-1 to uphold Victoria Drain's conviction and death sentence in the 2019 beating death of Christopher Richardson.
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday set a September 2026 execution date for a man who shot and killed a couple.
Jury selection has begun for the death penalty trial of a man accused of having set a house fire that killed a young child and two women.
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
Shawna Smith and Cortland Rogers have been charged in connection to the killings.
Washington County prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Joshua George in his son Oliver's death.
Gov. Wolf, who leaves office in January, imposed a moratorium on the use of the death penalty in 2015.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the man accused of killing an Uber driver.
The online auction will run through May 21.
You don't have to look for to find ways to help.
The crash happened along the Boulevard of the Allies just after 9:30 p.m.
The board of supervisors in Cecil Township is trying to decide whether to install some new rules around fracking wells.
Protesters around the U.S. and the world have increasingly taken steps to remain anonymous by wearing a combination of head and face covering.
The online auction will run through May 21.
You don't have to look for to find ways to help.
The crash happened along the Boulevard of the Allies just after 9:30 p.m.
The board of supervisors in Cecil Township is trying to decide whether to install some new rules around fracking wells.
Protesters around the U.S. and the world have increasingly taken steps to remain anonymous by wearing a combination of head and face covering.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a bill that prohibits the use of cell phones while driving a car after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was mentioned during adult film star Stormy Daniels' testimony.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
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The Popeye's in Robinson has been ordered to shut down after an inspection found several violations.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
PTL's Daisy Jade catches up with the musicians of Kahone Concept ahead of their album release party at Thunderbird Music Hall.
This recipe from Rania Harris' kitchen is full of summer flavors! It's got Celina Pompeani-Mathison's full endorsement.
The Broadway adaptation of the beloved book, "The Kite Runner," has come to the Pittsburgh Cultural District. It's playing at the Benedum Center and we're talking to one of the stars of the show, James Rana. He also shows us his incredible hidden talent!
Our friend Carrie Nardini is back with a look at the variety of gift ideas for Mother's Day that you can find at the upcoming Neighborhood Flea.
Only on Pittsburgh Today Live, the Pittsburgh CLO has announced the 2024 Gene Kelly Award nominees, the best in area high school musicals.
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
Three billion dollars will be spent to clean up the rivers and streams in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
The donation will help further the work of AHN's cardiac electrophysiology program.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, Dr. Charles Mount says.
Lead is a potent environmental neurotoxin, and there is no safe level for exposure.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Paul Skenes from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Jo Adell hit his fifth homer of the season and added an RBI single and the Los Angeles Angels slipped by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4.
Miller will reunite with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
Kevin Pillar hit two home runs and drove in six runs.
The 2024 NHL Draft is June 28-29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
The legendary comedian will bring his first tour since 2016 to PPG Paints Arena on August 2.
The Pittsburgh CLO has announced the 2024 Gene Kelly Award nominees, the best in area high school musicals.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum made his Met Gala debut Monday night.
The concert is the talk around Smithton Borough, Westmoreland County.
John Shumway is here with how you can help out!
Get the latest weather forecast from First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the day's sports topics.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital dressed up in floral outfits for their first Mother's Day.
The National Weather Service says that a tornado moved through the area around 1 a.m.
We had a great time with the KDKA kids on both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh for Take Your Child to Work Day 2024!
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.