Former jail officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in fatal assault
Mark Holdren entered a plea agreement in which he admitted conspiring with other officers to beat Quantez Burks as retaliation at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
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Mark Holdren entered a plea agreement in which he admitted conspiring with other officers to beat Quantez Burks as retaliation at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that Danelo Cavalcante's prison escape last year cost him his right to appeal his original life sentence.
Two West Virginia correctional officers accused of failing to intervene as their colleagues beat an incarcerated man to death in 2022 have pleaded guilty in federal court.
A 12-year-old girl whose disappearance galvanized a Georgia community has been found in Ohio.
Ezra Bozeman died about two weeks after being granted a medical transfer from prison to a facility that could better treat his condition, including quadriplegia.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he is ending the state of emergency over staffing in the state Department of Corrections.
Former Ohio Treasurer and three-time U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has been threatened with jail time for violating the terms of his divorce agreement.
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 Bunting scored a third-period power-play goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Emergency crews had been scouring the water and land in the area of Ronco, Fayette County.
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia will meet for the first time in the Frisco Bowl.
When it's dark and cold outside, twinkling lights can brighten the sky and your spirits.
The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.
Michael Bunting scored a third-period power-play goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Emergency crews had been scouring the water and land in the area of Ronco, Fayette County.
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia will meet for the first time in the Frisco Bowl.
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor is officially launching his campaign on Monday.
Robinson Township won't increase its taxes next year.
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified Thursday before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
When it's dark and cold outside, twinkling lights can brighten the sky and your spirits.
KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz gets a behind-the-scenes look at an Amazon fulfillment center.
It's certainly not hard to miss that the price of coffee has been steadily going up, but why is it happening?
Small businesses in a popular shopping district are frustrated with Duquesne Light.
A Pittsburgh-area auto repair shop is getting ready for the busy winter season amid a stretch of bitterly cold weather.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The Pitt Panthers women's volleyball team is on fire! They start their post-season quest for the NCAA championship Friday night, and for the first time in program history, they are the no. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
Our garden guru, Doug Oster, helped us turn that holiday thumb from "Grinch green" to "garden gold" with poinsettia 101.
We got to visit Pittsburgh's tastiest neighborhood today on PTL. Katie took us on a cookie tour that's back and bigger than ever!
Daisy got a sneak peek at Old Fashioned Christmas in Canonsburg, where they are serving up nostalgic holiday vibes.
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Once considered amateurs, star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us for another Wellness Wednesday conversation surrounding the topic of self-care and how we can implement that into our busy schedules on a daily basis.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
Michael Bunting scored a third-period power-play goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia will meet for the first time in the Frisco Bowl.
Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal and Artemi Panarin scored twice as the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
On the other side of the field will be St. Joseph's Prep, winners of five of the last six 6A championships.
Cam Heyward won the award last year and Russell Wilson won the award in 2020.
Over 600 students from the Pittsburgh region got experience learning about careers in the medical field at a career fair.
President-elect Donald Trump has delivered a gut punch to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel.
PPG has sold its architectural coatings business, which will be renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company.
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a feasibility study to see about building a convention center and hotel.
PetVet365 cut the ribbon on its new location Monday at the Strip District Terminal.
When it's dark and cold outside, twinkling lights can brighten the sky and your spirits.
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.
Styx and REO Speedwagon singer Kevin Cronin are coming to Star Lake next summer.
Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are coming to Pittsburgh for a show at Acrisure Stadium.
Pearl Jam is hitting the road and bringing its tour to Pittsburgh for two shows.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and KDKA Radio's Suzie Cool discuss the sports topics of the day.
The search for a possible plane in the Monongahela River has been called off. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele has more on what crews found.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Watch as teams from Yough, New Castle, and Elizabeth high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Yough, New Castle, and Elizabeth high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
