Forensic Scientist, Suspects' Teammates Testify In Steubenville Rape Trial
The rape trial of two high school students in Steubenville, Ohio, has captured the attention of the nation.
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The rape trial of two high school students in Steubenville, Ohio, has captured the attention of the nation.
At seven-feet tall with a 7-5 wingspan, McKeesport native Zeke Marshall has become a force at the University of Akron. He led the Zips this season to a MAC championship, averaging 13 points, seven rebounds per game and a school record 109 blocks for the year.
It's a case that ignited a media frenzy like no other for the small Ohio town of Steubenville. As the trial begins for two teenage boys, news satellite trucks and protestors surround the courthouse.
The trial for two high school football players accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in August, will begin Tuesday morning.
The trial for two teens accused of rape -- which brought national attention to the small town of Steubenville, Ohio -- will start Wednesday.
A Honda SUV carrying eight teens went off the road, struck a guardrail and landed in a swampy pond in Warren, Ohio Sunday.
Six teens are dead after a crash in nearby Warren, Ohio.
An Ohio landlord accused of whipping an adult tenant with a belt on his bare buttocks for falling behind on his rent won't face charges if he stays away from the alleged victim.
Police believe a woman was trying to save her dogs, when she fell through the ice of a Mercer County lake, and drowned.
A teenager charged with killing three students at an Ohio high school a year ago plans to plead guilty, his attorney said Tuesday.
The parents of a 14-year-old girl are telling their story of fear and desperation after learning their daughter had taken their car and driven from her home in Washington County to meet a man in Ohio.
The attorney for one of two Ohio high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl says he wants to delay the trial.
There was more national attention for the Steubenville rape case in Thursday as it was the focus of the "Dr. Phil" show.
A school district in Ohio says it plans to arm a few of its non-teaching employees with handguns.
There are new details in the Steubenville rape investigation. Lawyers for the two football players charged in the case say they're considering asking the trial to be moved, in part because potential witnesses are being threatened.
Protestors flooded the steps of the Jefferson County, Ohio, courthouse after accusations that members of the Big Red football team allegedly raped a teenage girl in mid-August.
Steubenville, Ohio, is a typical small town where the high school football team is intertwined with the community's image.
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) An emotionless Bill O'Brien spoke in measured tones, delivering short and sometimes one-word answers. Penn State's new head coach clearly wasn't happy, and meeting the media seemed like the last thing he wanted to do after losing his Happy Valley debut 24-14 to Ohio.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) The new era at Penn State is off to a disappointing start. The Nittany Lions let an 11-point halftime lead slip away and Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton accounted for three second-half touchdowns to hand Bill O'Brien a 24-14 loss in his debut as Penn State head coach.
With four of the six inductees having local connections, the enshrinement ceremony Saturday night at the Pro Football Hall of Fame had a noticeable Pittsburgh presence.
The Beaver County district attorney is pushing back after a group that aims to expose alleged child predators accused him of refusing to file charges.
A man has been charged with raping and murdering a 20-year-old Pennsylvania woman more than two decades ago, the attorney general announced on Monday.
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A man was arrested after police said they identified him in a video depicting the sexual abuse of a toddler that was distributed on the dark web.
The Beaver County district attorney is pushing back after a group that aims to expose alleged child predators accused him of refusing to file charges.
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A man has been charged with raping and murdering a 20-year-old Pennsylvania woman more than two decades ago, the attorney general announced on Monday.
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City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
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.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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 announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
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The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
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Party planner extraordinaire Shari Zatman, with Perfectly Planned by Shari, shows how to throw a fall-themed party that's all DIY!
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.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
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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.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
Jared Jones allowed one hit in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to their first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis.
The forfeits come just over one week after head coach Brian Tarrant was suspended for the rest of the season for violations of WPIAL rules.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
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Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
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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.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
The Beaver County district attorney is pushing back after a group that aims to expose alleged child predators accused him of refusing to file charges. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
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Dolly Parton ruled the charts, our hearts and now she's taking over the dance floor. The Pittsburgh Honky Tonk is going all in on the queen of country with a night full of good ol' fashioned fun.
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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.
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