PSU Trustees Say Tentative Settlements Made With Sandusky Victims
Penn State's Board of Trustees says several tentative settlements have been made with men who claim they were sexually abused by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
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Penn State's Board of Trustees says several tentative settlements have been made with men who claim they were sexually abused by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Penn State's former president Graham Spanier initiated a libel and defamation case Thursday against Louis Freeh, the former FBI director who a year ago produced a report for the school that was highly critical of Spanier's role in the child sex abuse scandal involving longtime assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
The state's highest court turned down appeals Friday by two of the three former Penn State administrators facing criminal charges alleging they covered up child abuse complaints against retired assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Joe Paterno's family plans to file a lawsuit again the NCAA because of sanctions levied guest Penn State University.
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier became the highest paid public college president of 2011-12 when he was forced out over his handling of the sex abuse scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, according to a survey released Sunday.
About 30 former Penn State football players showed up at a crowded Friday afternoon meeting of the Penn State Board of Trustees in Hershey, critical of the trustees handling of the Sandusky affair and their treatment of the late coach Joe Paterno.
It was not the way some college students wanted to remember their spring break. A bus full of Penn State University students had to be evacuated after the bus caught fire over the weekend.
Nearly three dozen downtown bars, restaurants and bottle shops agreed to halt alcohol sales to counter an early St. Patrick's Day celebration created by Penn State students, the most aggressive effort yet to curb drinking on the unofficial "State Patty's Day."
Joe Paterno's son is now talking about his family's fight to clear his late father's name following the child sex abuse scandal surrounding Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Penn State University head coach Bill O'Brien joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to talk about how recruiting is a little different due to the NCAA's sanctions.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Bill O'Brien is staying at Penn State.
Marty Griffin asks Gov. Tom Corbett why he had a change of mind regarding the NCAA sanctions after stating on July 23 that the sanctions were to be accepted.
Here's a recap of the post-holiday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News in Case you missed anything.
A group of Penn State supporters from all walks of life crowded the room at the Nittany Lion Inn where Gov. Tom Corbett announced he was suing the NCAA to overturn sanctions against the university.
Gov. Tom Corbett had some harsh words for the NCAA while announcing an anti-trust lawsuit Wednesday morning.
Gov. Tom Corbett has scheduled a news conference Wednesday in State College to announce that the State of Pennsylvania will take the National Collegiate Athletic Association to court over sanctions the NCAA levied on Penn State University.
The University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University are adding two years to the renewal of their football rivalry.
Former Penn State coach Mike McQueary says the university retaliated against him for testimony linked to the Jerry Sandusky investigation, and now he is suing. But Penn State is trying to delay that suit. Both sides were in court Friday.
Could the charges against three former Penn State administrators be thrown out on a technicality? Defense lawyers say a former university lawyer is guilty of a conflict of interest, and they believe that's enough for a dismissal.
Two Penn State administrators, charged in the alleged cover up of child sexual abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, were arraigned on new charges Friday afternoon.
Former Penn State president Graham Spanier is now facing charges in the child sex abuse scandal surrounding former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Following the latest developments in the Penn State sex abuse case, attorneys for former PSU president Graham Spanier have released a statement.
Documents obtained by the KDKA Investigators indicate Jerry Sandusky's attorneys may have known long before the trial about more than 20 victims that were allegedly assaulted.
Penn State trustees plan to hold a special meeting next week to consider whether to give a board subcommittee the authority to approve possible settlements to lawsuits connected to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Temperatures will dip back into the 30s and 20s later this week.
The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. near Exit 54 for Yukon in Hempfield Township.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Pittsburgh has been named as one of 20 finalists for the best beer scene in America in 2026.
Police said that Nickeya Mitchell was under the influence of alcohol when she hit a teacher and a student last fall.
Temperatures will dip back into the 30s and 20s later this week.
The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. near Exit 54 for Yukon in Hempfield Township.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Pittsburgh has been named as one of 20 finalists for the best beer scene in America in 2026.
Police said that Nickeya Mitchell was under the influence of alcohol when she hit a teacher and a student last fall.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
We asked you to send in more of your unique or adorable love stories to the PTL mailbox, and you delivered!
Picture this: your next great read isn't from a library shelf, but from a vending machine!
A new store that just opened is all heart, with some enemies-to-lovers stories, too.
Before the roses and reservations, there's Galentine's Day, and a new pop-up bar in Troy Hill may be the go-to destination for this year's friendship-filled festivities.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Veteran designated hitter and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Multiple tractor-trailers were involved in a crash along Interstate 70 near the Yukon exit in Hempfield Township.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
When temperatures warm up, ice dams could form as water melts and begins to run down to colder overhangs.
Several municipalities have made the decision to end their partnerships with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Police said that Nickeya Mitchell was under the influence of alcohol when she hit a teacher and a student outside the Westinghouse Academy last fall.
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.
