Mother Of Girl Sexually Abused By Van Driver Files Lawsuit Against Pittsburgh Public Schools
The mother of a student with a mental disability filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh Public Schools after her daughter was sexually abused.
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The mother of a student with a mental disability filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh Public Schools after her daughter was sexually abused.
The Diocese of Greensburg released a report on its survivors' compensation fund, saying that more than $4 million has been paid.
A new lawsuit is alleging a former priest in the Greensburg Catholic Diocese repeatedly sexually abused a woman for nearly four years.
Jerry Sandusky's resentencing on a 45-count child sexual abuse conviction is on hold, and it's not clear when it will happen.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has placed a priest on leave following an allegation of sexual abuse.
Four men have filed suit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton and its current and former bishop over claims a priest sexually abused them when they were children.
Police in Greensburg are looking for a man accused of rape and the sexual abuse of children.
Jerry Sandusky will be taken from prison to a central Pennsylvania courtroom next month for resentencing on his 45-count child sexual abuse conviction, six months after a state appeals court ruled mandatory minimums had been improperly applied.
Three people have been charged in the case of a sexually abused teen forced to drink turpentine in an attempt to end her pregnancy.
Police are actively searching for a man accused of sexually abusing a girl many years ago.
A Fayette County man is facing more than 600 counts after state police say they found hundreds of files of child pornography on his laptop computer.
A woman accused sexually abusing a 4-year-old child in Westmoreland County was back in court Monday morning.
West Virginia's attorney general is accusing the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston of failing to publicly disclose allegations of sexual abuse against a Catholic school teacher.
Investigators say at least 177 male students were sexually abused by an Ohio State University team doctor who died in 2005.
A former West Virginia teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a former student.
A West Virginia man says his middle school teacher sexually abused him for years, gave birth to his children and threatened to take them away if he left her.
Tiffany Marie Beeman is being charged by Pennsylvania State Police for allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a four-year-old.
A Roman Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $2 million to a man who was sexually abused as a child by a priest who made him say confession after the assaults.
A man was cleaning his Pennsylvania home when he found a videotape showing a man who appears to be R&B singer R. Kelly sexually abusing girls, he and his attorney said Sunday.
Lawmakers are returning to the Pennsylvania Capitol, but they haven't revisited a response to child sexual abuse scandals since the debate's collapse on last year's final voting day.
Former Pittsburgh Bishop, now Cardinal Donald Wuerl is under fire for allegedly being untruthful about sex abuse allegations against another powerful cardinal.
Four Jesuit priests who once served in Pittsburgh are among those listed with abuse allegations against them.
A day after a state Supreme Court ruling that the names of 11 accused Roman Catholic clergy should not be made public, a group is calling on Cardinal Daniel DiNardo to be more transparent.
Officials say Christopher and Sarah Almaguer admitted in December 2017 to uploading videos of themselves sexually assaulting children "as young as eight months old."
Legislation responding to a Pennsylvania grand jury report accusing hundreds of Roman Catholic priests of sexually abusing children over decades remains under wraps amid disagreement over a key provision.
Ruth Hicks, 42, has been charged after her 4-year-old child was shot with a gun she left in her purse.
The restaurant will be closed temporarily until further notice.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
The National Weather Service said severe storms could hit between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Severe weather could move through western Pennsylvania between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. today.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang said that the Parkway could reopen sometime next week.
Ruth Hicks, 42, has been charged after her 4-year-old child was shot with a gun she left in her purse.
The restaurant will be closed temporarily until further notice.
Chelsea Miller, a beloved teacher in Warren County, Ohio, died unexpectedly, Lebanon City Schools said on Facebook.
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.
These days, we’re all scrolling social media, sharing photos, celebrating milestones, and posting without thinking twice. But if you’re involved in a legal case, that innocent post could become evidence.
Recipe for Hope is where Pittsburgh celebrities team up with top local chefs to cook for a cause. The woman who started it all — and who’s been guiding us through morning traffic for decades — Bonny Diver is here to talk about the event's 20-plus years!
We’ve heard and probably said the saying, "kids these days,” but we’re flipping the script and talking about "adults these days.”
Dr. Mike Hutchinson talks about the questions pet owners are sometimes too nervous to ask.
Mikey Hood joins David Highfield to talk about their weekends, plus we're in for another round of Squirrel Patrol!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
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.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Water surrounds the left side of the challenging 5th hole at Greensburg Country Club.
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.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The Pentagon has identified two U.S. Army soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan over the weekend. The Pentagon said Monday that 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, Texas, was killed in action on Friday during an attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, and that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, was killed in action on Saturday.
A tractor-trailer caught on fire on Monday in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Le'Veon Bell, a former NFL All-Pro running back, was arrested in Ohio.
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.
