Prosecutor to seek death penalty against man accused of killing 2-year-old
The McKean County District Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against a man accused of raping and killing his 2-year-old son.
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The McKean County District Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against a man accused of raping and killing his 2-year-old son.
There's another twist in the case involving the death of a 2-month-old Washington County child.
A team of defense attorneys filed a petition against the Washington County district attorney on Tuesday.
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home on Nov. 13, 2022.
A jury on Thursday recommended the death penalty for an SCI Somerset inmate convicted of the 2018 homicide of a prison guard.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A woman from Uniontown is charged with homicide in the death of her 2-year-old daughter.
Sean Black is charged with killing a woman and injuring a man during a workplace shooting in Blawnox.
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.
A man from Westmoreland County was arrested in a child sex sting in Fayette County, authorities said.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
One person is dead after a shooting in Pittsburgh's Sheraden neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Jared Matthew Callahan, a Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park employee, was reported missing in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, on June 6.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was robbed of a home run after an incredible catch by Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
A man from Westmoreland County was arrested in a child sex sting in Fayette County, authorities said.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
One person is dead after a shooting in Pittsburgh's Sheraden neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Jared Matthew Callahan, a Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park employee, was reported missing in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, on June 6.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was robbed of a home run after an incredible catch by Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Daisy Jade gets the inside scoop from Washington County Tourism at one of the area's most unique summer sports that require both elegance and saddles.
The top pizzerias in the city are coming together for PizzaFest this weekend at the Hazelwood Brew House.
The Priory Hotel's Monks Bar has a rich history, and while it may be small, it packs a punch. Daisy Jade gets an inside look at this hidden gem!
Whatcha Think Wednesdays: We want to know, do you keep nostalgic mementos, and how do you decide which ones?
Five lucky brides-to-be are about to cross one thing off their wedding planning checklist: a wedding experience with Randy Fenoli from “Say Yes to the Dress.”
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was robbed of a home run after an incredible catch by Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
A man from Westmoreland County was arrested in a child sex sting in Fayette County, authorities said.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, U.S. Central Command said, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard" in a bid to force the country to agree to a deal on the administration's terms.
Jared Matthew Callahan, a Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park employee, was reported missing in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, on June 6.
Six confirmed tornadoes tore through the Pittsburgh area on Saturday. Here's a look back at KDKA's coverage from when the storms first hit and as cleanup began.
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.
