Man who worked with kids arrested for possessing child abuse material
Investigators said the amount of child sexual abuse material found on Luke Poteete's phone was maybe the largest that they've seen.
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Investigators said the amount of child sexual abuse material found on Luke Poteete's phone was maybe the largest that they've seen.
Bradley Lavan was sentenced Thursday to 60 to 120 years in prison for child sexual abuse crimes.
The Peters Township High School Senior saw a slew of charges dropped, but still faces more than 60 in a sextortion scheme.
A man in Fayette County is facing several charges after an investigation into sexual abuse of children.
The 20-year-old Benjamin Staiger of Harmony allegedly created deepfakes and posted intimate photos of a former partner on social media.
Dr. Robert Zewe of Erie allegedly agreed to pay for sex with a fictitious underage girl and her mother in Ohio.
Mark Campbell a known sex offender, was taken into custody after he was spotted on the campus of Deer Lakes School District.
Shon Harrity, a former cemetery worker, was hired by the diocese in 2012.
A Venango County man will serve 50 to 100 years in prison for charges related to the sexual abuse of children.
Douglas Hostetler was taken into custody last week after a months-long investigation.
Christopher Morelli is now facing new charges regarding a separate incident 12 years ago.
Richard McElheny was arrested and held without bail after being accused of raping a woman for more than four hours.
The four men are facing charges including possession of child pornography and enticing a minor for sex.
Bryan Deering provided a 14-year-old girl with alcohol and marijuana before sexually assaulting her.
Police found at least 20 other victims on the man's cell phone from all over the country.
A Pittsburgh man has been charged with multiple counts of sex-related offenses linked to two minors.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that an Ohio man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for committing sex crimes against minor girls in several states, including Pennsylvania.
Countless Catholics in the U.S. are raising their voices in prayer and protest to demand change amid new revelations of sex abuse by priests and allegations of widespread cover-ups.
A man who was wanted in Washington, Pa., for sex crimes involving children is in custody.
A Pennsylvania man is jailed on charges he missed his sentencing on child-sex charges and his wife is being held, too, for allegedly faking his kidnapping to explain the missed court appearance.
In the past few weeks, there's been a nationwide crackdown on sex trafficking, especially child sex trafficking.
A Beaver County man has been charged in connection with sex crimes against four teenagers over a seven-year span.
For the second time in just over a year, first responders at the The North Fayette Township Volunteer Fire Department helped save a child who was choking.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day because of flooding risks.
Timothy Quinn and Steven Menefee were killed in an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant one year ago.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into the deadly explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Plant, finding it was the result of multiple preventable safety issues.
Two adults are facing charges after a 3-year-old died from cocaine toxicity in Mercer County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday.
A local family is warning other dog owners about a potentially deadly fungal infection that took the life of their beloved German shepherd.
Two adults are facing charges after a 3-year-old died from cocaine toxicity in Mercer County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
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For the second time in just over a year, first responders at the The North Fayette Township Volunteer Fire Department helped save a child who was choking.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Rania Harris talks about the Garden in the Parks event, where she'll serve as a master gardener!
Bubba from 100.7 Star’s "The Bubba Show" brings us the latest celebrity news.
Check out the back-to-school resources available through Allegheny County’s public libraries.
The organizers of the Bona Fide Bellevue Rhythm and Brews festival are here to discuss this year’s festival.
No, they are not. They go head-to-head with this season’s KD Quiz winners!
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Visit Pittsburgh said that the NFL draft brought a record 805,000 people to the city for the three-day event.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Usually held on Friday to echo the high school football tradition, the Steelers moved the practice to Saturday this year in Latrobe.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Rania Harris talks about the Garden in the Parks event, where she'll serve as a master gardener!
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Meal planning for the school day has four parts, and they're all important.
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.
