Former Pennsylvania death row inmate freed after prosecutors drop charges
Noel Montalvo was freed after York County prosecutors dismissed charges shortly before a retrial was to begin.
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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 Prison late Thursday.
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.
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.
Ameen Hurst, an inmate who escaped the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, was recaptured after a 10-day manhunt.
A Kentucky man with a long criminal record has been sentenced to a record-setting 14 years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray as he stormed the U.S. Capitol with his wife.
West Virginia's governor has signed a bill that makes interfering with a police officer and causing their death a felony punishable by up to life in prison.
Many people are moving from prison to prosperity with guidance from the "Foundation of Hope."
A U.S. Army soldier died during a training incident at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Police said a woman with three kids in her minivan was drunk, high and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing the passenger.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
The district attorney's office charged Rajon Wilson in a shooting that left another man dead.
A U.S. Army soldier died during a training incident at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Police said a woman with three kids in her minivan was drunk, high and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing the passenger.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
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.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
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.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday and he's giving you a rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Buying a house is one of the biggest milestones in a person's life, but figuring out how to is a massive challenge. That's why Dollar Bank's "The Way Home" workshop is so important. Susan Kelly and a first-time homebuyer join Heather and Daisy with all the information new homebuyers need!
Morgan Freeman has played several iconic roles throughout his storied career, now, he's bringing his symphonic blues experience tour to Pittsburgh. Heather Abraham talked to the legendary actor about why he chose this project.
Spring break is nearly here and there's no doubt the kids will say the phrase, "I'm bored!" So, Yuhling Behr from Kidsburgh joins Heather and Daisy for some fun, at-home spring break ideas!
College hoops is taking up residence at PPG Paints Arena this weekend when the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament will tip off! The A10 Commissioner, Bernadette V. McGlade, joined PTL to talk about the tournament!
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.
North Allegheny finished the first day of the state championships in first place and are the defending champions.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ohio's plan to use unclaimed funds to help fund construction of a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns has been temporarily blocked in court.
Here is a Pittsburgh Steelers free agency tracker for the 2026 offseason.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
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.
Police said a woman with three kids in her minivan was drunk, high and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing the passenger. KDKA's Erika Stanish reports.
Meghan Schiller joins us to talk about the latest KDKA-TV investigations.
Many of us grew up being told to follow our dreams, but what if the real secret is figuring out what we're actually good at and running with that?
Spaghetti sandwiches? Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington is serving up a creation that's becoming the talk of Westmoreland County.
Four decades later, fans have a chance to experience "Stand by Me" all over again in a whole new way. Mikey Hood talked to Corey Feldman about it.
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.
