Ohio man who spent decades on death row for murder has his case dismissed
The case has been dropped against a man who spent a quarter-century on death row for the robbery and murder of a New Jersey woman at an Ohio hotel nearly three decades ago.
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The case has been dropped against a man who spent a quarter-century on death row for the robbery and murder of a New Jersey woman at an Ohio hotel nearly three decades ago.
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.
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 man charged in the deadliest attack on Jewish people in U.S. history has lost a bid to get the death penalty removed as a possible punishment.
Gov. Mike DeWine has postponed three more executions scheduled for this year, continuing Ohio's unofficial death penalty moratorium.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has signed a Notice of Execution for convicted cop killer Eric Frein.
A local man who killed his estranged girlfriend is scheduled to be executed on March 13.
A convicted Ohio killer who survived a botched execution attempt in 2009 is asking a federal judge to prevent a second trip to the state's death chamber.
An execution date has been set for the man convicted in the ambush shooting deaths of three Pittsburgh police officers in Stanton Heights.
A Washington County man is scheduled to be executed sometime next month, but the likelihood of that happening is pretty slim.
Gov. Tom Corbett has signed an execution warrant for a man convicted in the "Kill for Thrill" murders 33 years ago.
The United States Supreme Court refused to issue a stay of execution Wednesday night for death row inmate Troy Davis, who was convicted of murdering a police officer in Georgia based primarily on eyewitness testimony.
A man had to be taken to the hospital after he was attacked by two people in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood.
Friday in Pittsburgh will have warm, sunny weather, but the temperatures will decline in the evening, and some rain could come with it.
Pittsburgh's Planning Commission recommended a bill to the Pittsburgh City Council that would place restrictions on vape and smoke shops.
A patient attacked a doctor and two security guards at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, authorities said.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
A man had to be taken to the hospital after he was attacked by two people in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood.
Friday in Pittsburgh will have warm, sunny weather, but the temperatures will decline in the evening, and some rain could come with it.
Pittsburgh's Planning Commission recommended a bill to the Pittsburgh City Council that would place restrictions on vape and smoke shops.
A patient attacked a doctor and two security guards at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, authorities said.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
Just like he does every Thursday, Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins the show to give us a rundown of the best events coming to the 'Burgh this weekend!
KDKA's Chris Hoffman has been on the NFL Draft beat for weeks now, and he's hosting KDKA-TV's streaming show, Draft Command, and he's giving us the rundown of what the city can expect.
Our friend Yu-Ling Behr from Kidsburgh is back on the show and she's giving us the springtime rundown of family fun!
They only last a couple of minutes, but they take an entire year to build! Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting a firsthand look at the CMU Buggy Races!
Ron Smiley is back on PTL and while it may be a couple of days late, we celebrate him with a delicious cake and a round of Think, Thank, Thunk!
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
For the first time since the 2021-22 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be in the playoffs. This is how they were able to clinch a spot.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
The Pirates officially unveiled their 2026 City Connect jerseys, with a nod to Pittsburgh's "Sister Bridges."
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
The Steelers will offer fans multiple ways to engage with the team during the NFL draft.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
Police are searching for two suspects accused of attacking a man with a baseball bat and then stabbing him in the head on Thursday night in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood.
The next phase of road closures in the city of Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL draft will begin on Friday. KDKA's Jessica Riley shows you which roads will shut down.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Pittsburgh could soon take aim at vape shows in the Downtown neighborhood under a proposal being considered.
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.
