Charges filed against men accused of taping mice to fireworks
Four men are facing felony animal cruelty charges after police say they taped mice to fireworks in a Pittsburgh neighborhood earlier this year.
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Four men are facing felony animal cruelty charges after police say they taped mice to fireworks in a Pittsburgh neighborhood earlier this year.
Preliminary approval was given for plans to be drafted for a new training center in the city's Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood.
Jose Soto, 25, has been charged with criminal homicide and robbery in connection with the death of Stephen Williams.
A missing persons case is now being investigated as a homicide after the man was pulled from the Ohio River this week.
A man was found shot in the neck on Neuman Way near Felicia Way just before 10 p.m. on Friday night.
Dominic Pinnick is accused of killing his girlfriend's 10-month-old son in July.
Aleia Lopez died last May when a steel drum escaped from the construction site and rolled down a hill in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.
The man is alleged to have jumped on the back of the man's bicycle, robbing him, and slicing his neck.
Hezekiah Nixon was 16 years old at the time of the shooting and pleaded guilty to several counts of aggravated assault.
What began as a domestic disturbance call turned into a child welfare call.
A traveler who recently found himself unexpectedly stuck in Pittsburgh is now back home, thanks to the help of a kind-hearted police officer.
One person was taken to the hospital following a stabbing at a bus stop on Cedar Avenue.
Police said a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after being found unresponsive along East Hills Drive.
A man was taken into custody following a police chase that ended in the Penn Hills area.
One woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition, and the other in critical condition.
Police say the suspect in the reported assaults may be a repeat offender.
Two people have been detained for questioning in connection with the shooting.
The social media post showed people taping fireworks to the backs of mice and igniting the fireworks.
Police say investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Aaron Pennix is facing four counts of attempted homicide.
Police said the man was hit by a vehicle after he was shot in the chest and in the leg.
A man was hospitalized, and another man is in custody after a shooting and brief pursuit in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood on Sunday.
An appeals court has ordered Pittsburgh police to reinstate the officer involved in the tasing death of Jim Rogers.
Police say Aaron Roth was arrested shortly after he robbed the First National Bank in Bloomfield on Thursday.
The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being shot by a police officer.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Nearly one month ago, the owner of Facebook and Instagram came to a landmark settlement with 48 states, including Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
A fight between four teenage girls in Pittsburgh's Market Square sent two of them to the hospital on Wednesday evening.
A man has been charged with raping and murdering a 20-year-old Pennsylvania woman more than two decades ago, the attorney general announced on Monday.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
The Beaver County district attorney is pushing back after a group that aims to expose alleged child predators accused him of refusing to file charges.
Nearly one month ago, the owner of Facebook and Instagram came to a landmark settlement with 48 states, including Pennsylvania.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
As online threats continue to evolve, Community College of Beaver County is helping students turn curiosity into careers and preparing the next generation to protect us in the digital age.
Broadway performer Alex Finke, the star of City Theatre's acclaimed one-woman musical In Clay, stops by PTL for a special performance. Inspired by the life of artist Marie-Berthe Cazin, the production tells the story of a woman rediscovering her voice, and Finke shares a moving song from the show.
The star and director of City Theatre's powerful one-woman musical In Clay join PTL to share the remarkable true story behind the production. The show shines a spotlight on Marie-Berthe Cazin, a talented French ceramic artist whose work and legacy were long overshadowed by that of her renowned husband, sculptor and ceramicist Jean-Marie Michel Cazin.
Garden Guru Doug Oster stopped by to share why the fall season is the best time to plant!
Daisy Jade is getting a sneak peek at a concert that three Pittsburgh arts organizations have joined together to provide.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
Jared Jones allowed one hit in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to their first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis.
The forfeits come just over one week after head coach Brian Tarrant was suspended for the rest of the season for violations of WPIAL rules.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached. KDKA's Ricky Sayer reports.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as its new executive director. KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will hold its first community meeting on Wednesday night. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
A mother and her children were asleep in their home when someone opened fire. Bullets ripped through the house in North Braddock in the middle of the night. KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
Nearly one month ago, the owner of Facebook and Instagram came to a landmark settlement with 48 states, including Pennsylvania. Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion and add stronger child safety measures, but questions remain surrounding who controls the funds and how they will be spent. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
