Judges Refuses Competency Hearing For Police Ambush Killer
A judge has rejected a request for an emergency competency hearing for a survivalist who ambushed two Pennsylvania State Police troopers and now refuses to communicate with his lawyers.
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A judge has rejected a request for an emergency competency hearing for a survivalist who ambushed two Pennsylvania State Police troopers and now refuses to communicate with his lawyers.
A suburban Pittsburgh health care systems consultant and political newcomer is expected to announce he's running for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor in 2018.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is stripping the lieutenant governor of state police protection in the wake of complaints about his treatment of troopers and other state employees.
If a Pennsylvania lawmaker gets his way, teachers in the state could soon be able to bring guns into the classroom.
Pennsylvania's attorney general's office is charging a dozen people as part of an organized crime ring that it says made millions of dollars renting out fraudulently obtained license plates, primarily in New York City.
A Pennsylvania survivalist who hid in the forest under cover of night and opened fire with a sniper's rifle has been convicted of capital murder in the ambush slaying of a state police trooper he targeted at random.
Pennsylvania highway officials say traffic deaths in the state dropped slightly last year to reach their lowest level since records began to be kept in 1928.
Pennsylvanians may have another reason to move to New York.
A man in Florida put up the cash, but let his friend press the slots button at a casino, and that turned out to be a most unlucky mistake.
Pennsylvania regulators are settling a legal dispute with the ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. for $3.5 million.
Nine of the 10 most expensive home residences for sale in Pennsylvania are in Philadelphia, but one key property is in Pittsburgh.
Authorities say a woman collapsed at the end of a half marathon in Pennsylvania and died at a hospital.
A 91-year-old federal judge with memory problems who was reported missing from his home in northeastern Pennsylvania has been found alive.
With tax day just a couple weeks away, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro says scam artists are on the increase in Pennsylvania.
A 91-year-old federal judge who recently stopped hearing cases due to health issues has been reported missing from his Pennsylvania home.
Legislation heading to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would free up $15 million to improve service in the state's unemployment compensation centers.
They're called chasers -- rogue tow truck operators who rush to the scenes of accidents.
The conditions were the stuff of plow drivers nightmares.
While House Republicans were debating ways to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Casey Dye of Monroeville held up a picture of her daughter Chessie.
Four Republican congressmen from Pennsylvania are now saying they're opposed to the House GOP's health care legislation that's headed toward a vote in the coming hours.
Pennsylvania State Police say a Pittsburgh man wanted for threatening police in Maryland has been arrested after a trooper fired a shot at his car.
The Trump budget will cost southwestern Pennsylvania millions of dollars, local lawmakers claim.
Former state representative Jesse White is once again in trouble with the law.
He's not yet a household name, but U.S. Senate candidate Rick Saccone may be best known for his campaign to bring back the motto – "In God We Trust" -- to public buildings and schools.
A Republican congressman is backing off his claim that former President Barack Obama stayed in Washington solely to run a "shadow government" to undermine the GOP agenda.
When are fireworks near me this weekend? Here's the Pittsburgh area's July 4th fireworks schedule.
Authorities say 16 children from the same family who were rescued from a run-down home in rural Ohio were living in horrific conditions and were confined to just one room over much of the past four years.
The last time Pittsburgh hit 100 degrees was in 1995.
As the country prepares to celebrate America 250, a national symbol is trying to unite.
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.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
A man is facing charges of indecent assault and stalking after police said he followed young girls around a Giant Eagle store in Washington County and touched one of them inappropriately.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Allegheny County won $1 million.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
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.
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.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
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.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
AI Love Island? It's a thing and Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley talk about it!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
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 major healthcare merger is now official.
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.
Free agency opened at noon on July 1; here's a list of players the Penguins have signed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
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.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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.
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.
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.
As the country prepares to celebrate America 250, a national symbol is trying to unite.
Elite 18: No. 14 at South Hills Country Club
Kroger is acquiring Giant Eagle. KDKA's Erika Stanish and Lauren Linder have more about what this means for shoppers.
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. Now that major chain is returning to the region, acquiring the company it unintentionally helped to grow. What does that mean for the future of Giant Eagle here in Pittsburgh? KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
