Pennsylvania man among 12 killed after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri
Kurt John Roy of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, was one of the 12 people killed when a skydiving plane crashed in Missouri.
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Kurt John Roy of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, was one of the 12 people killed when a skydiving plane crashed in Missouri.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
The storms were part of a weather system on Friday that killed 19 people in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and at least one person in Virginia.
Penn State's Carter Starocci won an unprecedented fifth national title at the NCAA men's wrestling championships with President Donald Trump in attendance.
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.
Dan Skilling Jr. scored 17 points to lead Cincinnati in a romp past West Virginia, 92-56, in the Bearcats' final home game.
An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics.
Elected officials throughout modern American history have sworn oaths to uphold constitutions and pledged allegiance to the flag without much controversy.
Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights.
Josh Palacios hit a pinch-hit home run off Drew VerHagen in the top of the ninth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 for their fifth straight win.
The northern snakehead is originally from east Asia, where they are a delicacy believed to have healing powers. They can wiggle across land and grow to nearly 3 feet in length.
The Republican secretaries of state in Ohio, West Virginia and Missouri all have promoted their states' elections as fair and secure.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk that they say will save lives by helping patients diagnose breast cancer more quickly.
The highway patrol posted an aerial photo of the damage that showed uprooted trees and homes that had been reduced to rubble.
More than 85 million people were under weather advisories as a monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest.
Election officials from states enrolled in a bipartisan effort to ensure accurate voter lists decided Friday against making rule changes that had been pushed by Republicans and fueled by conspiracy theories, prompting more defections by GOP-leaning states.
After escaping from the jail, the inmates ran to an office building parking lot and somehow found a car with the keys in it and a full tank of gas.
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
Britt Reid had faced up to seven years in prison, but the plea deal means he now faces a possible sentence of up to four years in prison.
The two people killed when their plane crashed in eastern Missouri were experienced pilots from Ohio.
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A fifth-grade class in Missouri with a particular Jeff Goldblum obsession got a special shoutout recently from the actor.
A Missouri couple married nearly 61 years died less than an hour apart this month from COVID-19 complications, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
More than 300 animals living in deplorable conditions were removed from a Kansas City duplex Monday afternoon.
Police in Missouri have issued a warrant for the arrest of a woman who allegedly kept her husband's body in a freezer in her bedroom for nearly a year.
A dog named Hennessy is back with her owner's family after she survived the fiery crash that killed him in West Virginia.
A high-wire rescue unfolded Monday evening on the Wild Mouse roller coaster at Idlewild Park in Ligonier Township.
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The lawsuit was filed under seal and only recently made public.
A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer already on unpaid leave is accused of driving under the influence for the third time.
A heat wave is bearing down on western Pennsylvania with high temperatures and "feels like" temperatures expected to be near 100 degrees.
Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood say a dump truck got stuck on its side after falling into a hole.
The hottest temperatures of 2026 are expected this week with heat indexes forecasted to be near 100 degrees.
A dog named Hennessy is back with her owner's family after she survived the fiery crash that killed him in West Virginia.
The heat is on in the Pittsburgh area this week. Here's how high the temperatures will get.
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
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Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Continuing on his historic tour through western Pennsylvania, Boaz takes us to the Century Inn, just in time for America’s birthday.
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Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
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The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld laws that ban transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of the cases involved a student from West Virginia. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti has more.
A high-wire rescue unfolded Monday evening on the Wild Mouse roller coaster at Idlewild Park in Ligonier Township.
Most of the Pittsburgh area is under an extreme heat warning. Here's what to know about staying cool and safe.
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.
