Ex-Steeler Merriweather Sues Meadows Casino
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mike Merriweather has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was fired from his promotions job with a western Pennsylvania casino because of perceptions about his race.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mike Merriweather has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was fired from his promotions job with a western Pennsylvania casino because of perceptions about his race.
Mike O'Shea went to the Bottom Dollar in McKees Rocks one night after work to buy cookies and milk.
The mother of the Western Psych shooter is being sued by several victims after they say she failed to commit her son.
Hundreds of people showed up Wednesday night to the Baldwin-Whitehall school board meeting after the resignation of one of its members.
A western Pennsylvania rocker whose biggest hit was "The Rapper" is suing Sony for allegedly not paying royalties for sampling a lesser-known song that wound up on a rap record, "Letter to the King."
The Port Authority is being sued for refusing to run certain advertisements on buses.
A federal judge Friday set June 9 as the trial date for a lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's gay-marriage ban after rejecting a request to delay the proceeding.
A former personal trainer at a local gym is filing a lawsuit.
Over a dozen Family Dollar employees are suing the company due to an overtime dispute.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has won a federal lawsuit that makes all Catholic institutions exempt from the Affordable Care Act.
A man has sued a western Pennsylvania township police department alleging he was wrongfully arrested on a child-luring charge even though he and his vehicle - and its license plate number - didn't match the description initially given by the victim.
School teacher Dennis Henderson was arrested on a Homewood Street, after attending a community rally to address police community relations.
The judge in a federal court challenge to Pennsylvania's 17-year-old law that bans recognition of same-sex marriages is rejecting two different attempts to dismiss the lawsuit.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh say the federal government is trying to remove First Amendment religious protections from church-related schools and charities "for the first time in history" by mandating contraception and abortion coverage for employees.
An Armstrong County bar owner and bartender were back in court today in connection with an accident earlier this year that claimed the lives of three young men.
A man is suing police and county prosecutors saying he was run over by a drunk driver after he was already handcuffed and lying in a road.
A suburban Pittsburgh girl, whose parents sued Target after a wicker storage trunk lid fell on her neck and left her disabled, has died.
Twenty-one gay couples are challenging the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's same-sex marriage ban in state court.
A 20-year-old Shaler man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop, has filed a federal lawsuit against Pittsburgh Police.
The parents of a Slippery Rock University basketball player who died after an intense practice are suing the school and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, because their son wasn't screened for the sickle cell trait that contributed to his death and because school officials allegedly didn't do enough to help him after he collapsed.
After earning three Super Bowl rings with the Steelers and a career in college coaching, football remains in John Banaszak's blood. It's what remains in his brain though that worries him.
An Armstrong County bar owner and bartender are now facing charges in connection with a crash that killed three men earlier this year.
A local man says that his daughter and two granddaughters would still be alive if an Indiana County hospital had properly treated the man who killed them.
The civil lawsuit filed by the parents of Maddox Derkosh against the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium will move forward, minus some photographs after a motions hearing Tuesday.
State officials in Pennsylvania are asking a court to stop a rogue county from issuing marriage licenses to gay couples.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
A scratch-off ticket worth $1.5 million was sold in Allegheny Township this week.
The 12th hole at Allegheny Country Club has been redesigned and is now more difficult than it previously was.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
While the temperatures will remain in the 80s and above through the weekend, rain and the return of wildfire smoke are on the horizon.
Joseph Sasso was killed after the driver of a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into his SUV on the Parkway North, authorities say.
Joshua Deel is facing charges in the deaths of Shawn Deel, Abigale Sloan and Dekota Sloan in West Virginia.
Sixteen Pittsburgh residents were indicted by a federal grand jury on cocaine trafficking charges, federal officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has seen more than 20 tornadoes this year. KDKA's First Alert Meteorologists explain more.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
Daisy and David talk about fresh veggies and herbs with a Pittsburgh chef as he prepares a dish live from Tuscany!
Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
A Taylor Swift lookalike who acts as the lead singer in Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, joined PTL.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 12th hole at Allegheny Country Club has been redesigned and is now more difficult than it previously was.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
Daisy and David talk about fresh veggies and herbs with a Pittsburgh chef as he prepares a dish live from Tuscany!
Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
A Taylor Swift lookalike who acts as the lead singer in Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, joined PTL.
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.
