Scandal Surrounding Pittsburgh Police Is Raising Many Questions
As Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl tries to put the federal probe focusing on the Pittsburgh Police Bureau in his rear view, new revelations have arisen.
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As Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl tries to put the federal probe focusing on the Pittsburgh Police Bureau in his rear view, new revelations have arisen.
Pittsburgh police say they have arrested a woman wanted in last week's bank robbery in Shadyside.
Here's a round up of some of Tuesday's top news stories from the KDKA Afternoon News.
Trips to police conventions, trips to a police memorial, police shields and a fallen police officer's car loan are some of the purchases being scrutinized by investigators.
An independent review of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police's policies will be led by a former Washington County District Attorney.
A city councilman is now calling on Mayor Luke Ravenstahl to put Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper on a leave of absence.
Just a day after the FBI seized documents from Pittsburgh Police Headquarters, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is reacting to the federal investigation.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper is coming under more scrutiny after an outside business interest is questioned.
Police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with a bank robbery this afternoon on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Despite media reports, Pittsburgh Police officials say Chief Nate Harper is not on a leave of absence. The fact that he hasn't been in the office this week, and is being investigated by a federal grand jury, has been fueling speculation.
Here's a recap of the Thursday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News in case you missed any of the top interviews.
The owners of a controversial strip club on Pittsburgh's West End are seeking a liquor license from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, but some say that license should be denied.
Two young children were found home on Pittsburgh's North Side Thursday after one of them wandered out into the cold wearing only underwear.
Two men were arrested Monday after police found a makeshift marijuana grow lab in their basement.
An abbreviated meeting of the Pittsburgh Citizens Police Review Board took place Tuesday night.
The KDKA Investigators have learned a federal grand jury is investigating corruption allegations against Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper.
Pittsburgh's Independent Citizen Police Review Board is set to meet this evening. They are expected to discuss two recent incidents involving police officers' actions that are being reviewed.
A thief who stole a cell phone Saturday was unlucky in that the phone belonged to a Pittsburgh Police detective.
Police increased their presence on Pittsburgh's South Side Friday night as part of the city's plan to cut down on petty crime and chaos in a neighborhood that's known for late-night partying.
Allegheny County's top prosecutor says he has concerns about the way Pittsburgh Police handled the case that ended in the shooting death of a Larimer woman on New Year's Eve.
The KDKA Investigators have confirmed that a federal grand jury is investigating Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper's role in the awarding of a contract to a security company that may or may not have been qualified to receive that contract.
It's often considered the nightlife hub of Pittsburgh, but the South Side is plagued by problems at night. Now though, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has laid out a plan to restore safety for business owners and residents.
Two entirely different police incidents are now under review by the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, the Citizens Police Review Board and the Pittsburgh Police Department's Internal Affairs Division.
Friends and family remembered the woman killed in a murder-suicide with a vigil and launch of a campaign for new 911 response laws.
A woman calls 911, police respond but leave the scene before ever talking to her, the results are tragic. It happened on New Year's Eve in Larimer when Ka'Sandra Wade called for help. It also happened on Feb. 2, 1988, on Thomas Boulevard in Point Breeze when a woman was raped by an intruder after she called emergency dispatch for help.
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. There was no word on the fate of those on board.
News broke over the weekend that the Pittsburgh native is being hired to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach of the Steelers.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Sunday as a massive winter storm system blanked the Pittsburgh area with snow. More flights were canceled Monday.
The National Weather Service said that wind chills in the Pittsburgh region could fall as low as 25 below zero.
Some parts of the Pittsburgh area reported as much as 20 inches of snow on Sunday.
The snow began to fall overnight, and the Pittsburgh area could see up to 16 inches throughout the day.
Pittsburgh could see up to 16 inches of snow throughout the day on Sunday.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area have issued delays, closures or remote learning days for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. There was no word on the fate of those on board.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
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.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
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.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
News broke over the weekend that the Pittsburgh native is being hired to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach of the Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh's four-game western Canada trip.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach has reached a verbal agreement to be hired by the Steelers to replace Mike Tomlin.
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 country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
People were out and about throughout Pittsburgh taking in the sights after heavy snow fell in the region on Sunday.
KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologists Ray Petelin and Trey Fulbright have the latest forecast with what you can expect in the coming days after historic snow fell in the Pittsburgh area.
Greensburg Public Works Director Tom Bell told KDKA's Chris DeRose that his crews will focus on the downtown area, the roads, and the alleys.
KDKA's Mamie Bah reports live from Beaver County where parts of the region were battered with heavy snow.
KDKA's Ricky Sayer spoke with Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor about how the city is handling its response to the storm.
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.
