Police: Young Man Escapes Detention Center, Steals Truck, Leads Police On Chase
A young man is in custody after police say he escaped from a detention center in Westmoreland County, stole a pickup truck and led officers on a chase along Route 30.
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A young man is in custody after police say he escaped from a detention center in Westmoreland County, stole a pickup truck and led officers on a chase along Route 30.
A Pennsylvania prosecutor says early indications are local police didn't wrongly "push" a suspect who may have driven 100 mph to avoid officers before crashing into a car and killing a family of three on Thanksgiving.
High-speed police chases: are they worth it -- especially when the stakes are so high and the risk to innocent human life is so great?
Two adults and a child were killed when the car they were in burst into flames and was demolished after it was T-boned by a speeding car in North Versailles on Thursday afternoon.
A juvenile is in custody after leading police on a chase through Pittsburgh's Chartiers City neighborhood.
A man is in custody after attempting to flee from state police in Tarentum early Saturday morning.
Three men were arrested Tuesday afternoon for an attempted robbery that ended with a car chase and crash on the North Shore.
A man wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting on the North Side back in May was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon following a police chase.
State police arrested a man in Indiana County after he led state troopers on a car chase and crashed into a state police cruiser Saturday afternoon.
Police were involved in a two-county chase after a frightening incident for another driver in Baldwin.
A man will stand trial after leading police on a chase and jumping in the Ohio River to try and get away.
A man is facing a list of charges for leading police on a chase and jumping in the river to try and get away this morning.
Police are on the scene of a violent crash that ended a police chase in Uniontown.
At a preliminary hearing in Municipal Court on Tuesday, Carolyn Robinson sat and listened to the case against her son.
Two police cars needed to be towed away from the end of a chase in West Mifflin.
Two people are in custody after a police chase in Carnegie.
Three men were arrested after robbing a man and then leading police on a car chase for about 10 miles early Sunday morning.
It was a wild night in the Homestead and Munhall area after a man reportedly stole a car and then crashed it into police car during a chase, injuring an officer.
A man was arrested in Stowe Township Sunday after leading police on a car chase.
An injury-inducing car chase initiated by Brentwood police was justified, says Brentwood mayor Dennis Troy.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay has put out an order to rank and file officers and their supervisors regarding police pursuits.
Police arrested two suspects following a chase that started in Robinson Township and ended in Crafton Monday night.
Two people had to be pulled from a car after a high-speed chase suspect rammed into their vehicle.
Two children continue to recover from serious injuries after the car that their mother was driving was struck by a vehicle in a high-speed police pursuit on Route 51.
Pittsburgh Police took three people into custody in a wild high speed chase that stretched from Murrysville to Millvale.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
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A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
It's time for our annual March Madness bracket, and this year it's the battle of who has the best wings in western Pennsylvania.
Padma Lakshmi is backin the arena with a fresh twist on the culinary showdown.
Daisy is visiting Neubauer's Flowers with a sneak peek at its spring open house.
Dr. Lori is back to play What's It Worth?
Backpacks can be surprisingly chaotic. Here are some simple tips to make it less frustrating.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
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.
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.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
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.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The proposed pause on the state's gas taxes comes amid rapidly rising fuel prices as the ongoing conflict with Iran is in its second week.
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KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
After the borough council voted unanimously on Monday to remove the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company from responding to emergencies in the borough, Mayor Chris Wiltrout vetoed the decision during a meeting on Tuesday.
Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
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.
