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.
A man died after a stabbing in Pittsburgh's Glen Hazel neighborhood on Friday morning.
The two CEOs of a non-profit medical organization were sentenced after committing multiple fraud schemes.
The weather in Pittsburgh will continue to be warm, but rain and storm chances move in on Friday afternoon.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State offensive lineman Max Iheanachor with the 21st pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
A record number of people attended the first day of the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday.
The first round of the draft is over, and fans are heading home after spending the day exploring Pittsburgh.
A map details the extensive road closures across Downtown Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL draft.
There are plenty of events happening around the city for the NFL draft.
Here are the Pittsburgh Steelers' pick results from each round of the 2026 NFL draft.
If you're taking public transportation during the NFL draft, here's what you need to know.
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, is refusing to approve payments for more than $1 million in security upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro.
In a key Pennsylvania county, many Catholic voters are closely watching the Iran war and President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Some lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to press for legal cannabis.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is bring the famous Broadway musical, Hairspray, to life in Pittsburgh! Our very own Daisy Jade got a sneak peek!
For those who may want to experience the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, but worry it might not be the most family-friendly event, two organizations are teaming up to make sure there is plenty of family fun!
For the first time in 50 years, legendary music producer Rich Engler is opening up his vault that has guitars from some of the biggest musicians in history, and is auctioning them off! Boaz Frankel spoke with him about why he's doing this now.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade caught up with Pittsburgh's own DJ Bonics who is playing a big role in all the draft festivities at Point State Park!
Heather and David are closing out the week from Market Square and they're taking a look back on what was a historic night in Pittsburgh as the NFL draft officially began!
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 Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State offensive lineman Max Iheanachor with the 21st pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh.
Here are the Pittsburgh Steelers' pick results from each round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
KDKA-TV Meteorologist Trey Fulbright has the latest Pittsburgh weather ahead of the second day of the 2026 NFL draft.
As fans descend on Pittsburgh once again for the NFL draft, Pittsburgh Regional Transit is still seeing a steady stream of passengers. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the latest.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is bring the famous Broadway musical, Hairspray, to life in Pittsburgh! Our very own Daisy Jade got a sneak peek!
For those who may want to experience the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, but worry it might not be the most family-friendly event, two organizations are teaming up to make sure there is plenty of family fun!
For the first time in 50 years, legendary music producer Rich Engler is opening up his vault that has guitars from some of the biggest musicians in history, and is auctioning them off! Boaz Frankel spoke with him about why he's doing this now.
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.
