Ex-Pa. Speaker Perzel Plans Future After Prison
Former Pennsylvania House Speaker John Perzel is looking forward to his future now that he's out of prison - but it won't be in Harrisburg.
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Former Pennsylvania House Speaker John Perzel is looking forward to his future now that he's out of prison - but it won't be in Harrisburg.
A three-judge state Superior Court panel has rejected former state Sen. Jane Orie's appeal of her conviction and subsequent prison sentence for campaign corruption and with introducing forged evidence, which resulted in a mistrial before her eventual conviction.
Former Republican state Sen. Jane Orie, who was convicted of using her legislative staff for her sister's campaign for state Supreme Court judge, has been released from prison after serving less than two years.
Several agencies are investigating after an inmate was found dead in his prison cell in Waynesburg.
Police are investigating after a prison inmate was murdered Friday.
A man who spent nearly two decades in prison on a wrongly convicted rape charge is going back to jail.
A traveling medical technician was sentenced Monday to 39 years in prison for stealing painkillers and infecting dozens of patients in four states with hepatitis C through tainted syringes.
The aging Fayette County Prison's days are numbered. Commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday to replace the 124-year-old facility with a new state-of-art facility at a cost of $31 million.
Three county prison guards in Pennsylvania have been suspended and face charges they harassed and otherwise mistreated inmates.
The Fayette County Prison is in need of an upgrade. It's the second oldest operating facility in the state of Pennsylvania.
Stone walls hide the grim reality of life in the Fayette County Prison.
The mother accused of locking up her 6-year-old twins and nearly starving them was sentenced to 14-50 years in prison Friday.
Officials in a central Pennsylvania county are debating whether money should be deducted from the personal accounts of prison inmates to pay money owed to victims and taxpayers.
Convicted kidnapper Ariel Castro was found dead in his jail cell Tuesday night.
The brother and a second housemate of a mentally disabled western Pennsylvania man have been sentenced to prison for fatally beating him for spilling a bowl of soup.
The former East Washington Police Chief was sentenced to 11 years in prison Friday on corruption charges.
A Clarksburg man who failed to stop his girlfriend from burning her 2-year-old daughter with cigarettes and feeding her hot red pepper seeds is headed to prison for one to three years.
A Pittsburgh woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for embezzling more than $129,000 from a bank.
A judge has ruled that the Pennsylvania charity for troubled youths started by convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky can transfer $200,000 and other small assets to a Texas ministry, which will assume operations of some programs.
A Washington County man has renewed an old friendship with reputed Boston-area mob kingpin "Whitey" Bulger, who is in prison awaiting trial on several charges, including murder and money laundering among other things.
Union members at State Correctional Institute – Greensburg are already getting placement letters letting them know where they will be working when the facility shuts down in a few months.
The family of a missing man says it has been searching for a week, leaving missing persons flyers in Mckees Rocks and Stowe Township.
The driver in a deadly hit-and-run crash was sentenced Tuesday to two-and-a-half to five years in prison and it's not the news the victim's family was hoping for.
Jury deliberations will continue Tuesday in the trial of the man accused in the fatal shooting of a Penn Hills police officer in 2009.
Testimony ended Thursday in the trial of Ronald Robinson.
Captain Brad Falick was recognized Tuesday evening by Collier Township officials for his actions during a fire last month at the Bridgeville Towers.
The incident happened Tuesday afternoon at the Mack Park Pool.
A man is in stable condition after nearly drowning at the Clairtn Park Pool on Tuesday afternoon.
Cole Young hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning in his first major league game in his hometown to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A man has died after his vehicle flipped over into a Pittsburgh-area creek on Monday night, authorities said.
A 3-year-old eating outside with her family was killed when a teen crashed into the outdoor dining area, police in Beachwood, Ohio, said.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Captain Brad Falick was recognized Tuesday evening by Collier Township officials for his actions during a fire last month at the Bridgeville Towers.
The incident happened Tuesday afternoon at the Mack Park Pool.
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-style speech.
A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
For families in the Gateway School District, Good Samaritan Valerie Warning has helped keep food on her neighbors' tables. Today, we celebrate her incredible story.
Chef Crystal from Giant Eagle shows us how to turn blueberries into a delicious cobbler.
The Andy Warhol Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a centennial celebration. Mikey gives us a preview of this birthday bash!
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures. This week, Dr. Lori takes us "round and round" with the value of these circular-shaped items.
Daisy Jade is kicking off her morning with some yoga, but she's on a farm, surrounded by livestock.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Cole Young hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning in his first major league game in his hometown to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wyndham Clark endured booing all weekend at Shinnecock Hills for his actions at last year's U.S. Open. After clinching the win on Sunday, Clark said he's ready for his redemption tour.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
A man is in stable but critical condition after nearly drowning at the Clairtn Park Pool on Tuesday afternoon.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
Patients and family members received a nice surprise at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center after learning parking was free for all who parked inside the lot. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti shares the story.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
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.
