Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, says it's not a deterrent
Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty.
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Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty.
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 vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz, who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
The successful work of SPCP and its peacemakers has made Pittsburgh safer.
After Saturday night's storms, Sunday will be cool but not totally dry.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
A vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz, who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
The successful work of SPCP and its peacemakers has made Pittsburgh safer.
After Saturday night's storms, Sunday will be cool but not totally dry.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Daisy visits The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens to check out their newest exhibition!
Leaning into fall by making fall treats with Terina Hicks from Cobbler World!
Shari Zatman from 'Perfectly Planned by Shari' shows Heather and Boaz how to make a paintbrush floral art piece!
Party Planner Shari Zatman shows Heather and Boaz how to throw an art-themed party!
Garden Guru Doug Oster joins Heather and Boaz to promote the first-ever Pittsburgh Garlic Festival. It takes place Sunday, August 23rd at Flora Park Garden Center and Creamery in South Park.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez relied heavily on the transfer portal to replenish a depleted roster heading into the 2026 season.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
A vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of Karoline Heintz, the 18-year-old college soccer player who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
A vigil was held on Sunday evening in remembrance of Karoline Heintz, the 18-year-old college soccer player who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace started after a Carrick High School student was shot in the parking lot of that school. It began with nothing, and it's blossomed into a nonprofit decreasing violence in our community. Megan Shinn highlights their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’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.
