Suspect's Lawyer: "Some Aspects" Of Bullying May Have Prompted Stabbing
Alex Hribal, the 16-year-old suspect in Wednesday's stabbing rampage at Franklin Regional High School, is being held in the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center.
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Alex Hribal, the 16-year-old suspect in Wednesday's stabbing rampage at Franklin Regional High School, is being held in the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center.
It's not a question of who did it. It's a question of why?
The Wednesday morning stabbings at Franklin Regional High School left the entire community shaken. But people in Murrysville vow to come back, stronger than ever.
Congressman Tim Murphy brings his unique mental health perspective to the legislative side to prevent violent tragedies.
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) - The stabbing spree that occurred at Franklin Regional High School has left many in the community and region shaken. How do parents, children, and teachers handle the stress and anxiety they may now feel? Psychologist Dr. Christian Conte joined the KDKA Morning News with Larry Richert and John Shumway to discuss how you can talk to your children following the attack that has hit so close to home.
Brett Hurt says it all happened so fast. He doesn't recall a heroic move; instead, he remembers it as a playful push.
One day later, there are still a lot of questions about why a stabbing rampage happened at Franklin Regional High School – and if anything could have been done to prevent it.
A 17-year-old from Franklin Regional High School remains on life support after being stabbed.
Many people are still recovering from injuries they suffered during Wednesday's stabbing at Franklin Regional High School.
The healing process starts today for the Franklin Regional community, after a mass stabbing at the high school.
Churches in Murrysville opened their doors for prayer services and vigils Wednesday evening following the stabbing rampage at Franklin Regional High School that left more than 20 people hurt.
Flailing away with two knives, a 16-year-old boy with a "blank expression" stabbed and slashed 19 students and a police officer in the crowded halls of Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville Wednesday before an assistant principal tackled him.
A teenage girl is being credited with helping one of the more seriously injured students in Wednesday's stabbing rampage at Franklin Regional High School, but she says there other people who deserve credit for stepping up during the incident, like her best friend who stepped in front of her during the attack.
Having a designated trauma center nearby in a mass casualty situation can make a difference in time, expertise and outcomes.
As soon as news broke Wednesday morning of the stabbing rampage at Franklin Regional High School, parents rushed to the school to try to find their children.
Within the tragedy at Franklin Regional High School Wednesday morning, stories of bravery and heroism have emerged, including one of student who helped tackle the suspect and another who threw himself in front of the suspect.
KDKA's Dr. Maria Simbra has more on the emergency protocols in in mass casualty situations.
At least 20 people were injured in Wednesday morning's stabbing rampage at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville.
Kris Letang is coming back tonight for the Penguins. He's been out since the end of January. I don't know, can't get too much into hockey tonight --- I'll watch, but I will remember it's just an escape for a few hours.
Police and paramedics are on the scene of a stabbing at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville.
One man is recovering after being stabbed inside a Carnegie bar early Sunday morning.
A local mother is accused of stabbing a puppy after the dog bit her daughter's lip.
A western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to two life terms in prison without possibility of parole in the stabbing deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend at a hunting camp last spring.
One person died and others were injured after a fight broke out at a Fayette County bar early Saturday morning.
The man accused of fatally wounding a Pittsburgh Police dog and injuring several other officers as they tried to arrest him was ordered to stand trial during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday afternoon.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
The appointment of Sedlacek comes amid the hearings and the leave of Joe Maluchnik.
Sunshine and warm temperatures are expected once again in the Pittsburgh area before some scattered rain this weekend.
Community Empowerment Association hosted a youth takeover safety event.
The daughter of the owners of the two dogs that killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport said she can't justify what happened.
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.
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
More than 100 child porn files were found in the home of Jesse White, a former Democratic state representative, officials said.
A judge sentenced two men to life in prison after they were convicted of mailing a Clearfield County woman a bomb that detonated and killed her.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
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.
Boaz gives us a tour of his garden and shows us the strangest things he is growing.
Heather Abraham took a look at the brand new Steel City Classics collection and gave a preview of what fans can pick up at training camp.
Some of the cast joins PTL to talk about the show, presented by the Pittsburgh CLO.
Daisy Jade is live outside the studio with Six Gun Sally, one of Pennsylvania's premier southern rock bands. The group is about to start on the next leg of their summer tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Boaz Frankel joins David Highfield for WHATCHA THINK WEDNESDAY .. and the question is all about four-letter words?!
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.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
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.
Amid the hearings and the leave of the former superintendent, the Woodland Hills School District named Denise Sedlacek as the interim superintendent.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburgh held a youth takeover safety event on Wednesday in Homewood.
The daughter of the owners of the two dogs that killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport said she can't justify what happened.
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.
