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."
Five people have been charged with drug-related offenses after a years-long investigation into multiple vape shops.
While it will be nothing like the storm last week, a couple more inches of snow are heading to the Pittsburgh area.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Lori Musto said that crews don't have the capacity to simply go and dig out the snow to physically remove it from the highways.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Darden Restaurants announced Tuesday that all 28 of its Caribbean-themed Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will be closing.
Five people have been charged with drug-related offenses after a years-long investigation into multiple vape shops.
While it will be nothing like the storm last week, a couple more inches of snow are heading to the Pittsburgh area.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Lori Musto said that crews don't have the capacity to simply go and dig out the snow to physically remove it from the highways.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Darden Restaurants announced Tuesday that all 28 of its Caribbean-themed Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will be closing.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Garden expert Doug Oster shows us how to turn your windowsill into a greenhouse!
Daisy visits Market District and Chef Crystal Baldwin to learn how to cook up some sticky and spicy “chamoy” chicken wings.
Fashion influencer Chloe Xandria and her mom, Brenda Johnson, are showing how to dress for any age.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Makeup artist Antonette Medved is walking us through the steps to create the lip look that will have people talking.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Spell had previously committed to Penn State and is the No. 1 running back recruit in the country.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
The show is expected to begin filming in Pittsburgh sometime in March.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Trying to keep snow out of driving lanes can seem like an endless battle after a massive winter storm system dumped heavy snow on the Pittsburgh region.
It's been more than four years since Thomas Stanko was charged with homicide related to the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Cassandra Gross in 2018.
The Caribbean-themed chain is closing all of its 28 restaurants around the United States.
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.
