Detectives Track Thief Who Snatched Cop's Phone
A thief who stole a cell phone Saturday was unlucky in that the phone belonged to a Pittsburgh Police detective.
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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.
Even a gloomy Friday isn't enough to dampen the high spirits of the Strip District. Whether local or tourist, this is the destination for a Primanti Bros. sandwich or a chat at the Penn-Mac cheese counter. But Strip patrons leaving valuables in parked vehicles are tempting fate.
A 16-year-old boy has died following a shooting Thursday evening in Pittsburgh's Beltzhoover neighborhood.
The victim was deaf and speech impaired, but his mother says that never prevented him from leading a relatively normal life, until he was gunned down outside her home last September by a rifle bullet.
On New Year's Eve, two officers were summoned to a house in Larimer after a woman called 911 asking for help, but they left when a man came to the window and said things were okay.
Ka'Sandra Wade called 911 the day before she was found, but the line was disconnected before police could speak to her. Two officers responded to the call, but left after 10 minutes.
A former Pittsburgh resident is now headed to prison after pleading guilty in connection with the alleged rape of a Shadyside woman 25 years ago.
A local woman is accused of preying on bank customers at ATM machines. Police are trying to track her down, and they say this isn't the first time she's used a bogus story to get some quick cash.
The New Year really did begin with a bang for one local woman.
Pittsburgh police are searching for a robbery suspect who they say held a convenience store clerk at knifepoint downtown.
Pittsburgh police are asking for the public's help in finding a Westmoreland County man who has been missing for 10 days.
Police have arrested the man accused of shooting two people, killing one, in the North Side Dec. 7.
Police are responding to a vacant Homewood house were a dead body was found.
Police arrested a man after an hour-long standoff in Munhall Borough.
Police have arrested a man in conjunction with a West End bank robbery that happened a month ago.
Police officers delivered hot Thanksgiving dinners to people in need and the homeless all across the city Thursday morning.
There are new details on a controversial music video that was produced in our area and posted to YouTube. Authorities put extra police on duty Friday night at Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 station in Highland Park.
A rap video, made locally and posted on YouTube, is getting a lot of attention. Some people say it goes too far because the lyrics talk about killing police officers. The video, which was taken down late Thursday, references Richard Poplawski, the man convicted of in the shooting deaths of three Pittsburgh police officers in Stanton Heights in 2009. Now, police are taking precautions.
While legislators say it would increase equity between new and longtime homeowners, others could be left with a bill they can't pay.
A Montgomery County man was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-girlfriend and two men she dated after they broke up.
Parents are watching closely for a potentially profound impact on kids on social media as the first of a series of landmark trials began on Monday, seeking to hold tech giants responsible for harms to children.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
Visit Pennsylvania has teamed up with famous social media influencers from around the state to offer one-on-one interaction for potential visitors.
While legislators say it would increase equity between new and longtime homeowners, others could be left with a bill they can't pay.
A Montgomery County man was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-girlfriend and two men she dated after they broke up.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
Visit Pennsylvania has teamed up with famous social media influencers from around the state to offer one-on-one interaction for potential visitors.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
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.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
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.
It’s time to read more love stories that you sent us!
When love shows up in a baking dish, balance shows up in leggings.
We're keeping it cozy and warm inside by talking with Tempstar about furnace safety tips.
We’re honoring Pittsburgh’s Black history with the story of one local baker who turned her mom’s treasured baked goods into a sweet legacy that the whole city now enjoys.
Every afternoon, the same scene played out. A very determined pup went rolling toward a fence, wanting to make friends with a very shy groundhog! That real-life moment is now at the heart of a brand-new children’s book starring one of Pittsburgh’s favorite beagles: our buddy Boone!
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
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.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Isiah Evans scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers, and No. 4 Duke pulled away in the second half to defeat Pittsburgh 70-54.
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.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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.
While legislators say it would increase equity between new and longtime homeowners, others could be left with a bill they can't pay.
A jury reached a verdict in the trial of Thomas Stanko, who was charged in Cassandra Gross' death nearly eight years ago.
A jury reached a verdict in the trial of Thomas Stanko, who was charged in Cassandra Gross' death nearly eight years ago.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
More than three decades ago, a body was pulled from one of Pittsburgh's rivers. While a man was convicted of third-degree murder, the victim's identity remained unknown until now.
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.
