Allegheny County Jail promises more mental health support, less use of force
The Allegheny County jail could significantly increase its mental health staffing and provide more training about use of force and restraint.
The Allegheny County jail could significantly increase its mental health staffing and provide more training about use of force and restraint.
Brandon Novak is being held on charges of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor.
Eleven suspects have been arrested in an investigation into illegal drugs allegedly delivered by drones into a federal prison in southern West Virginia.
Authorities did not immediately provide further details or reveal the deceased inmate's identity.
Noel Montalvo was freed after York County prosecutors dismissed charges shortly before a retrial was to begin.
Pennsylvania has new laws to allow more criminal records to be sealed from public view and to try to reduce the number of people who are on probation or in jails in Pennsylvania.
All five officers, as well as a former lieutenant, are also charged with trying to cover up their actions, the U.S. Justice Department said.
An Ohio man who repeatedly attacked police officers at the U.S. Capitol during a mob's riot on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison.
Ameen Hurst, now 19, and Nasir Grant, 24, escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in northeast Philadelphia on May 7.
Eleven days after 57-year-old Anthony Talotta arrived at a Pittsburgh jail, he died from what his family says was a treatable and preventable infection from a foot wound.
A group of five Pennsylvania inmates said the conditions are unconstitutional, worsening and creating mental illness in those held there.
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
Samuel Paul Hartman was arrested along with his wife, his mother and his mother's boyfriend at a hotel in Lewisburg.
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
A man who was the subject of a manhunt in two states last month after his escape from a Pennsylvania jail is facing more charges.
Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted last week of four counts each of murder and felonious assault.
It wasn't clear when or if state officials would act on the recommendation made by Michael Baker International.
Michael Burham was recaptured Saturday after a barking dog alerted a couple to his presence on their property.
Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County jail in the late evening hours of July 6.
The high court moved Keith LaMar's execution date from Nov. 16, 2023, to Jan. 13, 2027.
Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County Prison late Thursday.
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
Jason Lyle Conrad, 39, of Akron, was spotted on an Akron street around 9:40 a.m. by law enforcement officers.
Police in Kentucky say they've pulled the body of a convicted murderer from the Ohio River, days after he escaped last week from an Ohio prison with another inmate.
Authorities say two inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison earlier this week got out by hiding in a trash container, and four employees have been placed on leave as the search continues for one inmate.
The University of Denver product is coming off winning an NCAA National Championship.
The crash shut down the westbound lanes for several hours.
The NLRB is seeking an injunction amid labor law violations.
Kelley Oliver-Hollis is now facing federal charges for defrauding the healthcare system out of millions of dollars.
Battles was last seen when he was dropped off at Westinghouse Academy.
The University of Denver product is coming off winning an NCAA National Championship.
The crash shut down the westbound lanes for several hours.
The NLRB is seeking an injunction amid labor law violations.
Kelley Oliver-Hollis is now facing federal charges for defrauding the healthcare system out of millions of dollars.
Battles was last seen when he was dropped off at Westinghouse Academy.
Three local Republican state House members are among the few being challenged within their party primary.
Three local Republican state House members are among the few being challenged within their party primary, and that includes state Rep. Marci Mustello of Butler. KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports.
KDKA-TV's Jon Delano has more.
The 50th House District includes all of Greene County and 24 municipalities in Washington County.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
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Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
One realtor said no matter what neighborhood, home values are way up in Pittsburgh.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Daisy was at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center where "Footloose" is getting a fresh new twist!
We were joined by students from IUP Friday morning to give us a lesson in 3D printing!
On PTL this morning, Katie got a sneak peak at some of the new features at the park ahead of opening day on April 20!
We were joined by Gloriana Tenney, the creator of GiGi's Cookie Co. We made Kennywood-themed cookies ahead of the park's opening!
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
There's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients.
Coal miners can breathe at least a small sigh of relief with the new federal rule that cuts their exposure to silica dust.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Just like your eyes can help diagnose health issues, your feet can also be an indicator of something wrong.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The University of Denver product is coming off winning an NCAA National Championship.
Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox breezed past the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.
Russell Wilson is no stranger to the baseball diamond.
Crosby has one year left on his contract.
Skenes has struck out 27 batters in four appearances for the Indianapolis Indians.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh to meet with steelworkers, promising to keep U.S. Steel American-owned.
The Labor Department has issued a new rule intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust.
The Ferri family says that the store will be closing at the end of May.
The coffee shop with a mission began in 2016 and has now expanded to our area.
The park is opening today for its 126th season.
Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Swindell will be joined by Ashley Cooke as part of Pittsburgh Brewing Company's inaugural summer concert series.
Record store day is this Saturday, which is what independent record store owners call their Super Bowl.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Today marks the opening of another season for the iconic Pittsburgh park and KDKA's Lauren Linder has all the details you need to know for your summer visit!
A man was pronounced dead at the scene after an early morning, multi-vehicle crash on the Parkway East.
Many unionized workers with the Post-Gazette have been on strike for more than a year and on Friday, the NLRB said it will seek an injunction against the paper.
Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 12-year-old, Taeshawn Battles.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.