Former Pennsylvania 911 director sentenced to decades in prison for sex crimes
Bradley Lavan was sentenced Thursday to 60 to 120 years in prison for child sexual abuse crimes.
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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.
An artifact at the center of the Pennsylvania Lottery's Triple Six Fix scandal is hitting the auction block.
A miniature golf course that's been sitting abandoned for nearly 25 years is getting a second chance.
The Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship was created by state lawmakers and funded with taxpayer dollars. But enrollment has become a point of contention.
Picklesburgh moved forward as planned on Friday, with crowds mostly undeterred by the thick haze of wildfire smoke and the "very unhealthy" air quality it created.
Wildfire smoke is blanketing western Pennsylvania, though the area is expected to get a break soon.
Friday will be another day with poor air quality in Pittsburgh as the wildfire smoke worsens.
A Westmoreland County family wants to warn others after they said they found a large void beneath the garage in their house built by Ryan Homes.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
An artifact at the center of the Pennsylvania Lottery's Triple Six Fix scandal is hitting the auction block.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
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
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Which brave soul will take a chance at being the Pickle-Bull riding champ?
Companies all over the world are getting in on this "briney-bash"...so Mikey and David are tossing some wings with "Wing-Stop"
Companies all over the world are getting in on this "briney-bash"...so Mikey and David are tossing some wings with "Wing-Stop"
Is Boaz up for the true test for pickle-loving athletes...we just hope he doesn't "drop the ball" on this one...
Daisy takes us to the heart of the "Dill-Cathlon" a true Olympic style competition...which innocent bystander will take the crown?
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
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
With 11 confirmed cases of cyclospora in Allegheny County, here's what a couple of doctors have recommended you do to stay healthy.
A bunker and a stone wall protect the front left side of the green.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates will begin the 2027 season in March against the Athletics, making it the earliest start in the history of the franchise.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ending their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, the team announced on Thursday.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Almost 50 years ago, a Pennsylvania Lottery scandal rocked the commonwealth and captured the attention of the world. Now it's going up for auction after it was found at an estate sale. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
A miniature golf course that's been sitting abandoned for more than 20 years is getting a second chance. The former Charlie's Ballgame in Unity Township is being transformed into the new Charlie's Hideout Putt and Hit. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has the story.
Thick surface-based wildfire smoke that originated in Canada and Northern Minnesota continues to linger across all of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia as of early Friday afternoon. However, the area will likely get a break soon. Lauren Linder reports.
One of the top vintage motor sports events in the world, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, is back for its 44th race this Sunday. KDKA-TV’s Chris Hoffman has a preview of what’s in store and finds out if the weather conditions will throw a wrench in the festivities.
Picklesburgh moved forward as planned on Friday, with crowds mostly undeterred by the thick haze of wildfire smoke and the "very unhealthy" air quality it created. KDKA's Erika Stanish reports.
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.
