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."
The Hogwarts house system is being embraced in Pittsburgh Public Schools' middle schools.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
A sex offender from Pennsylvania who had been on the run for nearly two months was arrested after U.S. Marshals found him living in the woods behind a home in Florida.
Demolition has begun at the Tree of Life Synagogue nearly eight years after the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez celebrated his return to the majors in style, driving in a pair of runs as Pittsburgh cruised past Colorado 7-2.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
A sex offender from Pennsylvania who had been on the run for nearly two months was arrested after U.S. Marshals found him living in the woods behind a home in Florida.
Demolition has begun at the Tree of Life Synagogue nearly eight years after the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
A total of 29 dogs and four horses were rescued from a property in Pennsylvania where they'd been abandoned, the ANNA Shelter said.
Pittsburgh and Boston are making a trade. But rather than swapping athletes, they're sending one another gorillas.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
What did Heather and Ron do last weekend? Plus, they discuss other happenings in Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back with his weekend guide and he's giving us the best of the 'Burgh!
The rollerskating trend is here in Pittsburgh, and Heather Abraham spoke with Jack Dougherty about Skate the Square
A city known for its food, New Orleans is a staple for foodies, and now, Michael Barnes, chef and owner of Roux Orleans is bringing that Cajun flavor to Pittsburgh!
A trip to the ballet in Pittsburgh will take you right to summer, as their production of Mid-Summer Night's Dream gets underway, and we got a sneak peek!
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mickey Moniak and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
If you've read or seen "Harry Potter," you know how the school, Hogwarts, is broken into houses that compete: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. The house system that started in British boarding schools is now being embraced in Pittsburgh Public Schools' middle schools. Kristine Sorensen reports.
Demolition has begun at the Tree of Life Synagogue nearly eight years after the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history took place inside on Oct. 27, 2018.
The Beaver County Humane Society is continuing to push for justice for nearly two dozen dogs that were rescued from a suspected fighting ring, asking the public for help finding the two men who were charged earlier this year. Mamie Bah reports.
Shelley Bortz is live along the rivers with the warning before what could be the busiest weekend on the water so far this year.
An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.
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.
