Pa. court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for 2nd-degree murder
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.
A man is facing charges after a 17-year-old Pennsylvania girl missing for a week was found in South Carolina, the Fayette County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday.
Montgomery County officials are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Vernon Hatchett, who's wanted for the 2024 death of his son Tylim Hatchett.
The state House unanimously approved a bill to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Fayette County recently sold a $3 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
The environmental group Three Rivers Waterkeeper intends to sue U.S. Steel over oil sheens in the Monongahela River.
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry kicks off its Coolest Thing Made in Pa. bracket, and Pittsburgh has plenty of brands!
The crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Pittsburgh recently sold a $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
Lelulo's Pizzeria has become known for its work within the community and this week is no different.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
The decapitated and handless body found in 1970 in New York has been identified as a Pennsylvania man, authorities said.
Schools in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted plans for the day because of winter weather in the region.
The National Weather Service said Tuesday's morning and evening commutes could be impacted by winter weather.
Winds on Monday are expected to be in the 15 to 20 mile per hour range with gusts as high as 50 miles per hour.
A former Pennsylvania Department of Corrections employee is accused of sexually assaulting a former Fayette County prison inmate.
A giant coffee pot in Bedford is steeped in history.
Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds.
The National Weather Service said that wind gusts as high as 60 miles per hour are expected throughout the region.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Ahmet Zaimoglu of Arnold was arrested and taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
A suspicious fire at a home in Beaver Falls led to the discovery of numerous dead cats in the basement, authorities said.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby left Thursday's Pittsburgh Penguins-Ottawa Senators game at the Canadian Tire Centre and did not return.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Ahmet Zaimoglu of Arnold was arrested and taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
A suspicious fire at a home in Beaver Falls led to the discovery of numerous dead cats in the basement, authorities said.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back in studio on another Thursday morning to give us some of the best events happening in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Our friends from 1-800-GOT-JUNK joined Team PTL's Boaz Frankel for some helpful tips on how to cut the junk from your garage this spring!
Chef Bill Fuller is back in the PTL Kitchen and he's showing us all the ways Casbah in Shadyside is celebrating "Lamb Week."
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by beauty expert Antonette Medved for some tips on how you can keep that makeup drawer clean and organized!
Heather and David discuss the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, and then Ron Smiley joins with some riddles!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby left Thursday's Pittsburgh Penguins-Ottawa Senators game at the Canadian Tire Centre and did not return.
Paul Skenes didn't even get through the first inning on opening day.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A man was injured after a shootout at the Edgewood Towne Center on Thursday afternoon.
Meghan Schiller joins us to talk about her latest investigation into pool drains.
Spring is in the air, and that means a lot of people are clearing out the clutter. But what if the biggest changes have nothing to do with your house? Mikey breaks it down.
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.
