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.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
Jessie Orbin, a member of the Waynesburg University wrestling team, died in a motorcycle crash, the university said.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
Jessie Orbin, a member of the Waynesburg University wrestling team, died in a motorcycle crash, the university said.
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
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.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
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.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The Mountaineers ended the Trojans' first College World Series appearance with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday.
West Virginia must win Tuesday's game, or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
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.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
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.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
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.
