Avonworth Teacher Pleads Guilty In Child Sex Assault Case
An elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing a girl pleaded guilty Monday morning.
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An elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing a girl pleaded guilty Monday morning.
Hearing the first victim to take the witness stand against Jerry Sandusky helped push the former Penn State coach's adopted son Matthew to come forward with his own allegations of abuse, he said in a television interview.
A local pastor has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a teenager.
As Pittsburgh Police continue to search for a suspect, the jogger who was attacked and sexually assaulted behind her apartment in Friendship on Thursday afternoon is speaking out.
Pittsburgh Police are searching for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman in Friendship.
A man is facing charges in relation to the sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman over the weekend.
How safe is your daughter or son from sexual violence at college? The numbers may surprise and alarm you.
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a woman back in 2002 has now been sentenced to 75 to 150 years in jail.
A preliminary hearing for a local church pastor, charged with molesting a girl in his congregation, was continued Tuesday because new alleged victims came forward.
A Beaver County paramedic is facing charges in connection with the alleged assault of a woman while responding to a 911 call.
An elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing a little girl appeared in court Thursday.
Walter Lynn Street has been a music teacher at Avonworth Elementary School since 2009. He is now charged with sexually assaulting a child.
The U.S. Department of Education is looking into Penn State's handling of sexual harassment and sexual assault complaints to see if it had responded appropriately to those reports in the years surrounding the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal that engulfed the university.
A woman's journey through Pittsburgh's Municipal Courts Building Thursday became the last steps from the United Kingdom - where she now lives - back to Pittsburgh before she would have to recount a trauma she experienced when she lived in Shadyside in 1992.
A man already facing trial in the alleged sexual abuse of three boys has been ordered to stand trial in yet another case, based on testimony of the alleged victim's older brother at a preliminary hearing in City Court.
Former Pittsburgh Police officer Adam Skweres pled guilty last march to using his police powers to force women to perform sexual favors, and now one of his victims is suing the city.
A local church pastor has been charged with molesting a young member of his congregation.
The Sisters of St. Joseph and St. Titus Parish held a prayer service Friday – a month after an elderly sister was sexually assaulted and attacked.
Beaver County authorities have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.
Jerry Sandusky appeared in court Tuesday during an ongoing battle about his pension being forfeited in the wake of a conviction for molesting young boys in 2012.
The issue is Jerry Sandusky's monthly pension that added up to $4,600 per month and he received it starting in 1999 when he retired from Penn State.
Police have charged a 47-year-old man in connection with an alleged rape on New Year's Eve night on Pittsburgh's South Side.
A Washington County man was arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two young girls he was babysitting.
An 85-year-old nun took the witness stand today, still recovering from her injuries after authorities say she was attacked, beaten and sexually assaulted earlier this month in Beaver County.
A local school bus driver was arrested on sexual assault charges after allegedly receiving oral sex from a teen girl.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
A scratch-off ticket worth $1.5 million was sold in Allegheny Township this week.
The 12th hole at Allegheny Country Club has been redesigned and is now more difficult than it previously was.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
While the temperatures will remain in the 80s and above through the weekend, rain and the return of wildfire smoke are on the horizon.
Joseph Sasso was killed after the driver of a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into his SUV on the Parkway North, authorities say.
Joshua Deel is facing charges in the deaths of Shawn Deel, Abigale Sloan and Dekota Sloan in West Virginia.
Sixteen Pittsburgh residents were indicted by a federal grand jury on cocaine trafficking charges, federal officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has seen more than 20 tornadoes this year. KDKA's First Alert Meteorologists explain more.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
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.
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.
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
Daisy and David talk about fresh veggies and herbs with a Pittsburgh chef as he prepares a dish live from Tuscany!
Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
A Taylor Swift lookalike who acts as the lead singer in Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, joined PTL.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
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.
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.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 12th hole at Allegheny Country Club has been redesigned and is now more difficult than it previously was.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
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.
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.
Daisy checks out Canonsburg's newest hot spot!
Daisy and David talk about fresh veggies and herbs with a Pittsburgh chef as he prepares a dish live from Tuscany!
Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
A Taylor Swift lookalike who acts as the lead singer in Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, joined PTL.
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.
