Husband To Waive Extradition In Wife's Cyanide Poisoning Death
A defense attorney says a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher plans to waive extradition on charges of having fatally poisoned his neurologist wife with cyanide.
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A defense attorney says a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher plans to waive extradition on charges of having fatally poisoned his neurologist wife with cyanide.
A gunman holding hostages inside a South Florida apartment complex killed six people before being shot to death by a SWAT team that stormed the building early Saturday following an hours-long standoff, police said.
Pittsburgh Marine Doug Vitale, stationed in Afghanistan, lost both legs and suffered a traumatic brain injury in an IED explosion.
Shortly after Dr. Autumn Klein died, investigators knew it was due to cyanide poisoning. The question is, why.
Police are working to extradite University of Pittsburgh researcher Robert Ferrante from West Virginia, where he was arrested.
Detectives searched his house and his laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, and now after months of speculation, Dr. Robert Ferrante - a University of Pittsburgh professor of neurological surgery - has been charged with poisoning his wife, Dr. Autumn Klein.
One day after President Obama spoke out on the George Zimmerman verdict, protestors returned to the Federal Building in Downtown Pittsburgh.
The George Zimmerman case has raised lots of questions about so-called "stand your ground" laws.
The third suspect accused of attacking a Steeler on the South Side will arrive in Pittsburgh today, after he was found hiding out in Florida earlier this month.
Jerrell Whitlock is now in a Florida jail after he was arrested at a motel in Gainesville Friday.
Police have arrested the third suspect accused in the stabbing of Steeler Mike Adams.
There are new details in the investigation into the stabbing and attempted carjacking of Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Adams.
A growing number of people across the country, including here in Pennsylvania, are joining a lawsuit that involves a natural gas conduit that you could have in your home.
A local woman was killed and her husband taken to the hospital following a crash in Florida early Sunday morning.
Florida Gulf Coast is without question the story of the tournament -- but they're not going to beat Florida.
It's been more than a week since a local man was found dead at the bottom of an elevator shaft at the airport in Tampa.
Don't be surprised if Iona pushes Ohio State. If the Gaels make some shots early on, this one could very interesting.
In 2012, President Obama's men's bracket ranked 2,347,421 out of 6.45 million entries, placing him in the 63.6th percentile.
Too many walks and not enough hits were the two problems for the Pirates as they dropped a 5-0 decision to the Phillies at McKechnie Field.
The Pirates snapped a six-game Grapefruit League losing streak with an 8-6 win over their former divisional rivals, the Houston Astros at frosty McKechnie Field.
The Fan's Jim Colony stopped by McKechnie Field before heading to Lakeland for the Grapefruit League game against the Tigers to check out the new and improved McKechnie Field.
For the second day in a row, Pens star Evgeni Malkin skated, only today it was his trick shot that is getting all the attention.
The sun rises on another day at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., which means Jay Bell is already hard at work. With the new day's sunshine blaring into his eyes, it didn't take long to realize, this guy lives and breathes hitting.
Drive 45 miles east from Tampa, turn right at a small town called Barto, and you'll soon arrive at another small town, Fort Meade, Fla., home to 6,000 residents, one traffic light and Andrew McCutchen.
The vote would approve a $700 million budget, which includes a 4% property tax increase in the city.
Temperatures could reach into the 60s in some places on Thursday, but widespread rain and some snow are ahead this week.
Springdale Borough council has approved plans for a high-tech artificial data center after months of debate and public pushback.
Pitt is making its fifth straight Final Four appearance and hoping to get over the hump and make it to the title match.
PPG Place was ranked the top ice rink in North America and was included in the top 10 in the world.
The vote would approve a $700 million budget, which includes a 4% property tax increase in the city.
Temperatures could reach into the 60s in some places on Thursday, but widespread rain and some snow are ahead this week.
Springdale Borough council has approved plans for a high-tech artificial data center after months of debate and public pushback.
Pitt is making its fifth straight Final Four appearance and hoping to get over the hump and make it to the title match.
PPG Place was ranked the top ice rink in North America and was included in the top 10 in the world.
In dealing with its first big test of the season, Pittsburgh is getting failing grades.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have "fair maps" for Congress.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
The new Horizon Market in New Kensington opened its doors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
The Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh ensures no child is denied medical care. And every year since 1954, KDKA-TV has helped raise money for the Free Care Fund with our annual holiday telethon. This week, as we get ready for our 72nd annual telethon, we want you to meet some of the children who are alive today thanks to the care they received at UPMC Children's. Among them is 2-year-old Maeve Krieger of Bethel Park.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your treasures in this edition of What's It Worth.
From makeup trends to the hairdos that are dominating the holiday season, Heather is taking us behind the chair at Sognatore to learn some easy beauty shortcuts!
When the nation’s top beauty experts gather, it’s usually in places like New York or L.A., but this time, Pittsburgh is stealing the spotlight. Daisy Jade shares more.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
For most, the holiday season is known as the season of giving. For Leah Taylor, it's the season where she received one of the greatest gifts she could ever receive.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
Pitt is making its fifth straight Final Four appearance and hoping to get over the hump and make it to the title match.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bush was found not guilty after being arrested and charged with assault earlier this year.
Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night.
With Pittsburgh's win vs. Miami, the Steelers haven't lost a "Monday Night Football" game at home since 1991.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
The famed star sang and danced his way into America's heart through his illustrious career that has spanned nearly eight decades.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will take up a vote on a $700 million budget, which would increase property taxes by 4%. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the latest.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The borough's council voted 5-2 on Tuesday night to approve the proposed AI data center at the former site of the Cheswick Generating Station.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Australian authorities have called the mass shooting that killed 15 people an antisemitic terror attack.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
