Woman Dies While In Custody At McKeesport Police Department
Allegheny County homicide detectives were called to the McKeesport Police Department Friday night where a person died while in police custody.
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Allegheny County homicide detectives were called to the McKeesport Police Department Friday night where a person died while in police custody.
The man accused in a fatal Sunday night shooting in Garfield said it was all a case of mistaken identity and that he accidentally shot his friend.
A man was killed Sunday after he was shot by his friend who says it was an accident.
A judge has ruled that a woman charged in connection with a deadly crash in Stowe Township late last year will stand trial. While she awaits trial, she is no longer allowed to drive.
Mindy McCready, who hit the top of the country charts before personal problems sidetracked her career, died Sunday. She was 37.
A child and a woman are dead after a fire broke out in Indiana County.
The VA in Pittsburgh has announced the death of another veteran as a result of Legionnaires' disease.
Police are still looking for a suspect and the missing rifle that may have been used to kill a Butler County man Saturday.
The thick fog that has rolled in with warmer temperatures likely contributed to one death in Indiana County Saturday.
A 7-year-old boy had been buckling himself into his safety seat in the back of his father's truck when he was shot to death after a handgun accidentally went off as his father got in the front seat, police said Sunday.
A record-setting award has been handed down for the family of a Westmoreland County woman electrocuted when a power line fell on her. The jury awarded $109 million, which a judge says is the largest award in the history of Allegheny County.
Closing arguments were held Wednesday in a lawsuit against West Penn Power. The family of Carrie Goretzka is suing over a power line that fell on the woman and killed her in 2009.
The investigation into Legionnaire's disease at Pittsburgh's VA Hospital is widening.
A fundraiser was held today to help the mother of a child who was shaken to death.
A man died after falling off of a third-story balcony on the South Side early Sunday morning.
Police have found the body of a hunter who went missing in Kittanning Saturday night.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium officials gave an update Monday afternoon following a tragic incident on Sunday that resulted in a little boy losing his life.
A child was mauled to death at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Sunday morning after falling into an enclosure. The investigation into the toddler's death continued Monday and witnesses describe it as a terrifying and chaotic scene.
A child was mauled to death at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium this morning after falling into an enclosure.
A man is police custody after allegedly murdering his wife early Sunday morning in Baldwin Borough.
The Cleveland Indians settled a lawsuit with the family of a Greensburg man.
Did employees at the Beaver County-owned Friendship Ridge cause the death of 40-year-old Lance Yocum of Ambridge when he was involuntarily admitted for treatment for a severe mental disability?
Two potential suspects have been found after a weekend shooting at a local football game left two wounded and one dead.
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter was an "irreplaceable" force who approached politics — and life — with grit and determination, a who's who of politicians and others said Tuesday at the longtime senator's funeral.
Police in Masontown are working to identify two suspects accused of opening fire on an apartment complex on Monday night.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $1.42 million was sold in Westmoreland County.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Police in Masontown are working to identify two suspects accused of opening fire on an apartment complex on Monday night.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
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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!
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.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
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.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
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."
A 7-year-old boy who was accidentally shot over the weekend on Pittsburgh's North Side has died at the hospital.
The people who work at Twin Pines Family Services work every day to find homes for children in need. But last year, countless children in the Pittsburgh area had nowhere to go. Now they're asking for help from the community. Shelley Bortz reports.
A construction project in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood will impact parking for months.
A former Robert Morris University basketball player is accused of taking bribes to throw games. He's one of 26 people indicted in a college basketball point-shaving scheme. Ross Guidotti has more.
The Masontown Borough Police Department is working to identify two suspects accused of opening fire on an apartment complex on Monday night.
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.
