Man charged in Homestead double homicide
John Smith is accused of shooting and killing his mother and another man.
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John Smith is accused of shooting and killing his mother and another man.
Chad Doerman was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole in the shooting deaths of his three young sons at their Ohio home last year.
Justin Mohn, the man accused of beheading his father in their Bucks County home earlier this year and posting a video of the severed head online, is competent to stand trial, Judge Stephen Corr ruled.
The body of a homicide victim was found behind a high school in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
A teenager in Ohio accused of making a hit list and planning a mass killing at a high school has pleaded guilty to reduced charges of inducing panic.
A Somerset County man is facing criminal homicide charges after allegedly shooting and killing his half-brother with a crossbow.
The fiance of an Ohio art student who went missing nearly 13 years ago has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
The Fayette County District Attorney is cracking down as homicide rates are on the rise.
Ezra Bozeman died about two weeks after being granted a medical transfer from prison to a facility that could better treat his condition, including quadriplegia.
Police announced the arrest of Anthony Barfield in connection to a double shooting that left one dead, and another injured.
The death of a Mercer County man has been ruled a homicide, according to county coroner John A. Libonati.
The disappearance of a Millvale woman, who family and friends say may have gone missing in the Harrisburg area, is now being investigated as a homicide.
The Susquehanna Township Police Department said Tracy Scanlon's death is being investigated as a homicide.
Sixty-five-year-old Norman Pennington was taken into custody by state police troopers overnight.
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of 83-year-old Anthony Decenzo in Fayette County.
News outlets reported that Zak Russel Moyer was taken into custody and admitted to going to his neighbor's house "for the purpose of scaring him."
Two counts of homicide and other charges against truck driver Shawn Christopher Cranston were forwarded to county court for trial.
The criminal homicide case against a truck driver accused of killing a pregnant Amish woman is headed to county court for trial.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a car in East Liberty.
Police were called to the Mingo Park Estates Mobile Home Park in Nottingham Township.
Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrest of 52-year-old Shawn Cranston in connection to the killing of a pregnant Amish woman.
A patient, two psychiatric assistants and a nurse have been indicted on charges stemming from the beating death of another patient at a state-run mental health facility in Ohio.
30-year-old Joshua Leyo was found hurt in a stairwell in the parking garage of the airport.
The U.S. government is warning Americans to reconsider visiting Jamaica and to take extra caution in Bahamas amid a spate of murders in both Caribbean nations.
Franklin Alger III of Coalwood has been charged with murder in connection with the deadly shooting of his mother.
New body camera footage shows Elijah Hemingway's encounters with authorities in Florida a year before he was arrested in Pennsylvania.
The park's ever-popular HallowBoo event returns just in time for spooky season.
After years of issues and fines at the Pittsburgh Mills complex, the roads have been repaved.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
At B is for Books on Friday, it was a day to honor the life and work of Dolly Parton.
Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness.
A man was arrested after police said he broke into a family's home and stabbed the parents while they slept, killing a doctor and injuring his wife in Edgewood.
Dr. Idris Evans was killed in a stabbing and homicide charges have been filed in connection with his death.
New body camera footage shows Elijah Hemingway's encounters with authorities in Florida a year before he was arrested in Pennsylvania.
Jim Copenhaver was one of two people wounded during the assassination attempt in Butler in 2024.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Ivory Mathews as the agency's new executive director.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The "Spider-Man" star's 20-minute fitness challenge is taking over social media. Daniel Hill from House Call Personal Training puts us through the workout.
"Let it go" and join Daisy for a sneak peek at Disney's "Frozen" before it takes the stage at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
What started in the kitchen is turning into a business for one young Pittsburgh entrepreneur. Meet the baker behind Conner's Cookies and learn how his passion for baking is helping him chase a big dream, one cookie at a time.
Two tiny kittens are getting a second chance after being found abandoned behind an apartment building in McKeesport.
Ron joins David for The Chat to talk about Taylor Swift's new music and answer your Friday Free For All questions!
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Fall allergens are unavoidable, but after a particularly rainy summer in Pittsburgh, they're expected to be even worse this year.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is eager to play this season, though he doesn't know when that will happen.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Washington High School Stadium.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over St. Louis.
The Penguins expressed their condolences after the death of Andrei Kuzmenko's father.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
The park's ever-popular HallowBoo event returns just in time for spooky season.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
New body camera footage shows Elijah Hemingway's encounters with authorities in Florida a year before he was arrested in Pennsylvania after police said he stabbed a children's doctor to death while he slept next to his wife. It comes as questions are being raised about his criminal history in Florida and why he was released on nonmonetary bond after a burglary in Pittsburgh. KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
Fall is in the air, spooky season is upon us and if you are looking for some not-so-scary Halloween fun for the family, you may want to check out Idlewild Park's HallowBoo! KDKA’s Chris DeRose has more.
Dr. Idris Evans died Thursday after he and his wife were repeatedly stabbed while they slept in their home along Linden Avenue in Edgewood Borough, police said. Now the community is remembering him as more details emerge about the suspect's criminal history. KDKA's Meghan Schiller and Lauren Linder have team coverage.
Casey LaValle remembers his daughter Iris, who died at 16 months old in August, by watching videos of her giggling from her time in the PICU at UPMC Children's Hospital. These were the good times, along with any time when Dr. Idris Evans was the attending physician. He was killed when police said a man broke into his home and stabbed him and his wife while they were sleeping. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Water flooding the Parkway East in Downtown Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River, known as the “Bathtub,” happens frequently during the warmer months. Often, the floodwaters are deep enough to close the “Bathtub” entirely. But a fix is coming with a new project that kicks off next week. KDKA-TV’s John Shumway has what you need to know.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
