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.
Fire officials say two people were found dead in a plane after it crashed into a house in Ohio and exploded into flames.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
PNC has mandated that employees return to the office five days a week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their 2026 schedule.
Will Ligonier have an outdoor market this season? That is the question people in Westmoreland County have been asking for months.
Fire officials say two people were found dead in a plane after it crashed into a house in Ohio and exploded into flames.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
PNC has mandated that employees return to the office five days a week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their 2026 schedule.
Will Ligonier have an outdoor market this season? That is the question people in Westmoreland County have been asking for months.
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 Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
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.
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!
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
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.
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their 2026 schedule.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
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.
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.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Downtown has had a flurry of bad news lately with shootings and fights commanding headlines in the past two weeks. But there's also been some encouraging news: the return of thousands of workers to the Golden Triangle. Andy Sheehan reports.
This week onFan N'ATion, KDKA's Rich Walsh visits a fan cave dedicated to all things Pitt Marching Band, featuring insights and stories from former band director Jack Anderson.
Will Ligonier have an outdoor market this season? That is the question a lot of people in Westmoreland County have been asking for months.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin'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.
