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Ohio inmates make up nearly one in four of the state's coronavirus cases following a spike in identified infections as universal testing takes place inside three state prisons.
Pennsylvania is facing a new lawsuit from the NAACP over the way prisoners are counted.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has suspended 13 employees while authorities investigate an inmate's death.
United States Attorney, Scott W. Brady, announced that a local man was sentenced 15 years in prison for violating federal narcotics laws.
A West Virginia woman sentenced to prison for exposing her 10-month-old baby to methamphetamine could get out by the time he's a kindergartner.
Jerry Sandusky will be taken from prison to a central Pennsylvania courtroom next month for resentencing on his 45-count child sexual abuse conviction, six months after a state appeals court ruled mandatory minimums had been improperly applied.
Pennsylvania's prison system is banning all tobacco products inside every facility's secure perimeter, starting July 1.
Bill Cosby's lawyers want a court to overturn the actor's conviction and three- to 10-year sentence in his Pennsylvania sex assault case because of what they call a string of trial errors.
A Florida man who stole $600 worth of cigarettes from a convenience store has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison.
A state senator says the Wolf administration plans to close Pittsburgh State Prison to save money at a time when inmate numbers are dropping.
To save money in another difficult budget year, the Wolf administration, bolstered by a declining prison population, has announced plans to close two of five state prisons.
Officials say a drone dropped a package of drugs into a northern Ohio prison yard while inmates were outside, sparking a fight.
A former high-ranking Pennsylvania lawmaker who was convicted of public corruption will be released from state prison this week.
A former Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice has finally mailed apology letters to every other judge in the state as part of her criminal sentence for using her state-paid staff to run her political campaigns.
Police say a central Pennsylvania man watched as his girlfriend raped a 12-year-old boy and then had sex with her in front of the boy.
A woman convicted of downloading child pornography in a failed attempt to frame her estranged husband must spend six months to two years in county jail.
A woman serving time for kidnapping a newborn baby from a Pittsburgh hospital has died.
A former southwestern Pennsylvania police chief serving more than 11 years behind bars for extortion wants a federal judge to reduce his sentence to less than seven years because he's tried to turn his life around and found God.
Two Pennsylvania county jail guards have been fired and charged with handcuffing an inmate to a shower stall for more than 30 minutes as they threw boxes, toilet paper rolls and rubber gloves filled with water at him.
A western Pennsylvania woman faces up to nine years in prison for downloading child pornography in an attempt to frame her estranged husband.
Earlier this year, former State Rep. Bill DeWeese was released from prison after finishing his sentence for political corruption.
An elderly man who pleaded guilty to killing his wife was sentenced Friday morning.
Former state Rep. Bill DeWeese has been released from prison after finishing his sentence for political corruption.
Bill DeWeese -- once the top Democrat in the state House of Representatives -- will be released from prison Sunday afternoon.
Last month, Fayette County commissioners elected to build a new $30 million prison. It's a decision residents are still angry about.
Safety measures are being stepped up as the Fourth approaches.
The sunshine and warmth stick around and the humidity is dropping.
A 29-year-old man from Clairton was taken into custody in Monroeville.
It's time to celebrate Independence Day and there are plenty of celebrations going on in Western Pennsylvania.
Oneil Cruz delivered another impressive performance to give the Pirates the win.
Three separate water main breaks led to the incident.
The suspect is accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old.
The holiday weekend will be picturesque.
The man was arrested for terroristic threats and false reporting of an emergency incident.
Safety measures are being stepped up as the Fourth approaches.
The sunshine and warmth stick around and the humidity is dropping.
A 29-year-old man from Clairton was taken into custody in Monroeville.
It's time to celebrate Independence Day and there are plenty of celebrations going on in Western Pennsylvania.
Oneil Cruz delivered another impressive performance to give the Pirates the win.
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect Pennsylvania's congressional districts.
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect Pennsylvania's congressional districts. As political editor Jon Delano reports, it's a case that goes to who can draw congressional district lines.
State Rep. Matt Dowling of Uniontown will no longer seek reelection.
State Rep. Matt Dowling of Uniontown is facing DUI charges after a crash earlier this month.
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
The FDA has announced the recall of two versions of morphine sulfate pills.
Ford has issued a recall for some of their Bronco vehicles due to an issue with child locks.
The Bryant Ranch prepack could have too much of the drug.
We're helping you shop local and save big for Pride Month.
The FDA is telling caregivers not to use neck floats with babies for water therapy interventions.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Here's what people are buzzing about around Pittsburgh.
Canine Companions puppy raiser John Sabo stops by with Donny to chat about their adventures at his work!
We're talking to the actors from the upcoming Pittsburgh CLO production of "Kinky Boots."
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison checks out the Big Butler Fair!
In a collaboration with CBS News, KDKA Investigates examines crime often going without punishment in our country.
There are currently more than 800 people in Allegheny County without a place to call home.
The weekend is coming and that means folks on the South Side are bracing for large crowds, and fearing the return of gun violence.
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for arson in the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters 27 years ago is free after entering a plea in which he maintains he did not set the fire.
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
A third case of monkeypox is confirmed in Allegheny County, the Health Department said.
Earlier and more than ever, ticks are a concern this summer.
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
The Pittsburgh native launched the online pharmacy earlier this year.
While West Virginia does not have a trigger law, the SCOTUS ruling stopped clinics from providing services.
Oneil Cruz delivered another impressive performance to give the Pirates the win.
The Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 19-2 Friday night.
For 12 years now, Bobby Bonilla received $1.2 million from the New York Mets every July 1 -- and will continue to do so through 2035.
The outburst came one day after the Pirates' Bryan Reynolds had a three-homer game in a win at Washington.
The rookie QB found his name among some of the NFL's best talent.
Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods' CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
More details came out regarding the redevelopment of the hotel site in Oakland.
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
The popular summer festival has a new location and much more to do.
The novelty rental came and went pretty fast.
Post Malone is returning to Pittsburgh this fall.
Ringo Starr has announced new concert dates after postponing several shows because two members of his band tested positive for COVID-19.
No arrests or any major problems were reported.
Pittsburgh Public Safety has plans and regulations in place to make sure the Fourth of July celebration downtown is safe. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the details.
On this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano talks with energy attorney Joseph Reinhart about the state of the energy industry in western Pennsylvania.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Falicia Woody’s forecast!
A 54-year-old man has been identified as the victim that drowned in Lake Arthur.
KDKA's Bryant Reed was at the Swindell Bridge as crews were out inspecting the closed structure after debris fell onto I-279 North.
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
