Mayor Ed Gainey's pick for Pittsburgh police chief withdraws from consideration
Ragland was Mayor Gainey's pick to replace former Chief Larry Scirotto.
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Ragland was Mayor Gainey's pick to replace former Chief Larry Scirotto.
After the sudden resignation of Acting Chief Christopher Ragland, Mayor Ed Gainey said the process became too much for him.
Many members wanted to know why the chief was allowed to hit the court again after he told the council he wouldn't.
The chief informed city leaders of his plan to retire.
Last week, Scirotto said he would resume refereeing games this season and was even ready to step down from his position as chief in order to do so.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirottio said he was prepared to step down if he could not return to officiating college basketball games.
A Pittsburgh police officer is recovering after a fight on the South Side over the weekend.
The idea for National Night Out started in 1970. It soon became an annual occurrence held on the second Tuesday in August.
Despite a falling number of police, Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto said state-of-the-art data analytics are helping keep the city safe.
In a statement, Robert Swartzwelder, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said the public is at risk.
A dozen community members attended the conversation to ask questions to Police Chief Larry Scirotto.
Police are calling the interaction justified, but some people don't accept it.
Despite efforts to tame the drug sales, crime and violence on Smithfield Street — they continue.
The officers involved in the arrest have not been placed on leave.
Pittsburgh police and a local organization are working to strengthen relations between law enforcement and the Black community.
Pittsburgh police and a local organization are working to strengthen relations between law enforcement and the Black community. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto said he will work with organizations to improve race relations in the city.
At this moment, the Pittsburgh police department sits at around 900 full-time officers.
Larry Scirotto will officially take the position of chief of police.
Pittsburgh City Council is expected to overwhelmingly confirm Larry Scirotto, the mayor's choice to become the next police chief of the city of Pittsburgh.
A man is charged with setting off a large amount of fireworks and causing $17,000 worth of damage to his neighbor's garage.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Wilkinsburg Police Department is trying to raise awareness.
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, has been held in the Centre County Prison since he surrendered to authorities last month.
Metal detectors and bag checks will be in place for all events at Gladiator Stadium and at the Middle/High School gymnasium.
There will be more chances for storms and severe weather later this week.
Royce Moser, 18, is due in court after being accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, last month.
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, has been held in the Centre County Prison since he surrendered to authorities last month.
A man is charged with setting off a large amount of fireworks and causing $17,000 worth of damage to his neighbor's garage.
Police said a woman "went through hell" as her son beat her to death for over an hour at their home in West Newton.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
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.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
The National Aviary debuts its newest ambassadors, skunk sisters! They're asking for name suggestions.
Chef Crystal Baldwin with Giant Eagle shows Heather and David how to make a game day winning dish.
Robby Incmikoski heads to the Lernerville Speedway to get a preview of the Yinzer 100 N'at before races start.
It's September, so David and Heather are trying fall drinks for Taste It Tuesday.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Metal detectors and bag checks will be in place for all events at Gladiator Stadium and at the Middle/High School gymnasium.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
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.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
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.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
The National Aviary debuts its newest ambassadors, skunk sisters! They're asking for name suggestions.
Chef Crystal Baldwin with Giant Eagle shows Heather and David how to make a game day winning dish.
Robby Incmikoski heads to the Lernerville Speedway to get a preview of the Yinzer 100 N'at before races start.
It's September, so David and Heather are trying fall drinks for Taste It Tuesday.
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.
