Jury Convicts Pittsburgh Man Accused Of Threatening FBI Agents On Twitter
A Pittsburgh man accused of threatening FBI agents was convicted by a federal jury.
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Butler County Woman Kimberly Kessler Found Guilty In Joleen Cummings' 2018 Florida Murder
A jury in Florida found a Butler County woman guilty of first degree murder in the 2018 death of her coworker.
Teen Accuser Takes Stand In Sexual Assault Trial Of Former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Felipe Vazquez
The trial is underway for former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez, who is accused of having sexual relations with an underage girl.
Central Pa. Man Acquitted Of Killing His Wife Who Disappeared 8 1/2 Years Ago
A central Pennsylvania man was acquitted of all charges that he killed and burned the body of his wife, who disappeared 8 1/2 years ago.
Defense Attorneys: Witness Says DA's Office Paid Them To Fabricate Claims In Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Trial
The attorneys for the suspect in the Wilkinsburg mass shooting say they were contacted by a witness who claimed the DA's office paid them to fabricate claims against their client.
Woman Takes Stand To Call Fatal Hotel Stabbing Self-Defense
A western Pennsylvania woman on trial on a criminal homicide charge in the stabbing death of her boyfriend on Christmas Day in 2018 has taken the stand to assert that she acted in self-defense.
Men Accused Of Selling Fatal Drugs To Mac Miller Scheduled To Go On Trial Next Year
The men accused of selling the drugs that killed Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller will stand trial in 2020.
Two Tracfones Found By Police Become Key Evidence In Rahmael Holt Trial
Today marks day five of a trial for a man accused of fatally shooting a New Kensington Police officer during a traffic stop in 2017.
'Incredible Stupidity': DA, Defense Attorney Deliver Opening Statements In Rahmael Holt Trial
Opening statements are now complete as the trial of the man accused of fatally shooting New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw gets underway today in Westmoreland County.
Death Penalty Trial For Man Accused Of Killing Officer Brian Shaw Begins Monday
The trial for a man charged in the shooting death of a New Kensington police officer is about to begin.
Trial Date Set For Christian Bey, Who Is Accused Of Fatally Shooting Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall
The trial date is set for the man who is accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer.
Doctor Testifies, Asked Teen What Happened To Her Baby
A doctor says a 20-year-old woman on trial for murder in southwest Ohio broke into tears when asked why she wasn't pregnant anymore.
Jurors Find Man Charged In Thanksgiving Day Fatal Crash Guilty Of 3rd-Degree Homicide
The man accused of causing a crash that killed a family of three on Thanksgiving Day in 2016 has been convicted on most of the counts he was facing.
Jury Sent Home In Trial Of Suspect Charged In Deadly Thanksgiving Day Crash
Jurors were sent home Thursday after more deliberations in the trial of Demetrius Coleman, who is charged in a deadly crash that claimed the lives of a family in North Versailles.
Cosby's Lawyers Call Accuser 'Pathological Liar' During Retrial Closing Arguments
Bill Cosby's lawyers urged a jury Tuesday to acquit the 80-year-old comedian of sexual assault charges they said were based on "flimsy, silly, ridiculous evidence," arguing he was falsely accused by a "pathological liar" scheming for a big payday.
Cosby's Defense Blocked From Using Deposition As Trial Nears End
Jurors in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial won't hear old deposition testimony from a confidante of his chief accuser, a judge ruled Monday, dealing a blow to his lawyers' effort to undermine her credibility.
Judge Rejects Cosby Team's 5th Bid For Acquittal, Prosecution Rests Case
A judge rejected a defense motion that he acquit Bill Cosby at his sex assault retrial -- the defense's fifth bid for a mistrial -- after prosecutors rested their case Thursday afternoon.
Man Convicted Of Beating Toddler To Death With Hairbrush To 'Beat The Demons Out Of Him'
An Ohio man has been convicted of beating a 14-month-old boy to death and tossing his body into a creek with the help of the child's mother.
Police: Adopted Daughter Forced To Eat Candy Canes From Christmas Tree For Nourishment
A western Pennsylvania man and woman accused of having starved their adopted daughter have been ordered to stand trial on assault and endangerment charges.
Judge Denies Bail For Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Putting Body In Freezer
A judge has denied bail for a Shaler Township man accused in connection with the death of his girlfriend and putting her body in a freezer which he buried in his backyard.
Man Accused Of Killing, Burying Girlfriend, To Stand Trial For Murder
A man accused of killing his girlfriend, then putting her body in a freezer will stand trial for murder.
Man Accused In Mother, Stepfather's Grisly Deaths To Stand Trial
The man charged in the gruesome murder and dismemberment of his mother and step-father last December has been ordered to stand trial.
Non-Jury Trial Begins In Route 28 Detached Tire Death Case
The trial for a driver of a truck whose wheel came off and killed another motorist last year began Tuesday morning.
Baldwin-Whitehall Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Student To Stand Trial
A Baldwin-Whitehall teacher accused of assaulting a student will stand trial.
Ex-Judge Sentenced To At Least 30 Days In Prison In Missing Cocaine Case
A retired judge who pleaded guilty to taking cocaine from criminal trials was sentenced Monday morning.
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Pittsburgh Weather: Cool conditions ahead of rising temperatures
It's shaping up to be a cool day but temperatures are expected to rise throughout the week.
Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
The price of gas has flowed into almost all areas of life, but right now, a lot of the focus around gas prices is centered around summer vacation and travel plans.
KDKA Links: June 27-July 3
Find links to more information on stories featured on KDKA-TV News below.
Sidney Crosby reacts to fellow Cole Harbour native, long-time friend Nathan MacKinnon winning the Stanley Cup
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon already had a lot in common as hockey players from Nova Scotia, but now they have another thing in common -- being Stanley Cup champions.
Mayor Ed Gainey to call on lawmakers to call for commonsense gun legislation
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey will call on lawmakers to act now with commonsense gun control legislation following a violent weekend in the city.
Annual "Kids & Critters" Event lets kids see animals up-close at Pittsburgh Zoo
An event aimed at giving back was held at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium on Sunday.
Schauffele wins at Travelers after Theegala's double bogey
Xander Schauffele celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary Sunday with a dramatic victory in the Travelers Championship.
More baby formula delivered to the U.S.
More baby formula will be hitting store shelves soon.
Open Streets PGH event takes place across Pittsburgh
The event was a way for bicyclists and pedestrians to discover new things and places across Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Weather: Cool conditions ahead of rising temperatures
It's shaping up to be a cool day but temperatures are expected to rise throughout the week.
Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
The price of gas has flowed into almost all areas of life, but right now, a lot of the focus around gas prices is centered around summer vacation and travel plans.
KDKA Links: June 27-July 3
Find links to more information on stories featured on KDKA-TV News below.
Sidney Crosby reacts to fellow Cole Harbour native, long-time friend Nathan MacKinnon winning the Stanley Cup
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon already had a lot in common as hockey players from Nova Scotia, but now they have another thing in common -- being Stanley Cup champions.
Mayor Ed Gainey to call on lawmakers to call for commonsense gun legislation
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey will call on lawmakers to act now with commonsense gun control legislation following a violent weekend in the city.
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What does the decision mean?
A Pennsylvania State University professor of law joins KDKA-TV to discuss.
Roe. v Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
The ruling returns the issue to the states. And here in Pennsylvania, it will be a hot-button issue for the foreseeable future.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
KDKA's Andy Sheehan talks to lawmakers and looks ahead to the general election.
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Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
The price of gas has flowed into almost all areas of life, but right now, a lot of the focus around gas prices is centered around summer vacation and travel plans.
Solar patio umbrellas sold at Costco recalled after multiple fires
The solar-powered umbrellas after reports of them catching fire.
Toyota is recalling its first mainstream electric car because the wheels can fall off
The recall affects the BZ4X electric SUV.
Freshpet recalls dog food for possible salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of possible salmonella contamination.
Freshpet recalls dog food
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of a possible salmonella contamination.
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That's A Wrap: June 24, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats Bryan! The winner of our final Mad For Dad giveaway
The winner of our final Father's Day Mad for Dad giveaway is Bryan Walsh of Roschester!
HomeBrew Con has everything beer lovers need to know
John Holl, author, podcaster and beer enthusiast, is getting ready to explore HomeBrew Con!
The Clarks dropping new music
The Clarks drop by to talk about their new music and upcoming concert at Stage AE.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: June 24, 2022 (Pt. 1)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Mikey Hood and Celina Pompeani Mathison catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
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Shelters, federal aid not enough to end homelessness in Allegheny County
There are currently more than 800 people in Allegheny County without a place to call home.
Mayor Gainey plans to walk East Carson Street after midnight this weekend
The weekend is coming and that means folks on the South Side are bracing for large crowds, and fearing the return of gun violence.
Greg Brown: Alford plea frees suspect in 1995 blaze that killed 3 firefighters
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for arson in the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters 27 years ago is free after entering a plea in which he maintains he did not set the fire.
KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
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West Virginia abortion clinics stop services amid SCOTUS decision
While West Virginia does not have a trigger law, the SCOTUS ruling stopped clinics from providing services.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
COVID vaccines for kids under 5 begin arriving at clinics
Local health care providers are waiting for COVID-19 vaccine shipments to arrive in western Pennsylvania.
As summer approaches, how can you keep sensitive skin safe from the sun?
While they may say "all-natural" or "chemical-free" that could be a misnomer.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Sidney Crosby reacts to fellow Cole Harbour native, long-time friend Nathan MacKinnon winning the Stanley Cup
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon already had a lot in common as hockey players from Nova Scotia, but now they have another thing in common -- being Stanley Cup champions.
Schauffele wins at Travelers after Theegala's double bogey
Xander Schauffele celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary Sunday with a dramatic victory in the Travelers Championship.
McClanahan strikes out 10, Rays beat Pirates 4-2 for sweep
The Tampa Bay Rays have swept the Pirates after today's contest.
Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5
The Tampa Bay Rays walk it off in the bottom of the ninth.
Former Penguins forward Eric Tangradi to coach Shady Side Academy
The former power forward will head behind the bench.
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Dick's Sporting Goods CEO announces travel expense reimbursement to employees seeking abortions in another state
Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods' CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.
Two more Pittsburgh Starbucks locations vote to unionize
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
West Virginia's unemployment rate drops to 3.5% in May
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
Developers reportedly looking to turn former Quality Inn into mixed use building
More details came out regarding the redevelopment of the hotel site in Oakland.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
Entertainment
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The 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine was listed on Airbnb and sold out fast
The novelty rental came and went pretty fast.
Post Malone returning to Pittsburgh
Post Malone is returning to Pittsburgh this fall.
Ringo Starr announces makeup dates for PPG, all postponed concerts
Ringo Starr has announced new concert dates after postponing several shows because two members of his band tested positive for COVID-19.
Kenny Chesney returns to Pittsburgh, concert comes and goes without any major issues
No arrests or any major problems were reported.
Eric Clapton removes Pittsburgh stop from tour
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton's Pittsburgh show has been removed from his tour.
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Military Mondays: June 27, 2022
Military Mondays pays tribute to local servicemen and servicewomen.
Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
KDKA's John Shumway just returned home from his annual pilgrimage to South Carolina.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (6/27)
Get the latest weather updates from meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Mayor Gainey to call on lawmakers to act with commonsense gun legislation
Mayor Gainey's call comes following a violent weekend in Pittsburgh.
Kids & Critters event held at Pittsburgh Zoo
The event gives kids who spent time in the NICU at UPMC Magee and Children's hospitals to get an up close look at some of nature's wildest animals.
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Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
