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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Crews closing down I-79 near Carnegie exit for an emergency repair
Part of Interstate 79 is shutting down Thursday afternoon for repairs to an emergency electrical issue.
Sheriff's Office arrests, charges man for calling in bomb threat to Allegheny County Courthouse
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a bomb threat called into the courthouse.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, $5M fine
Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension.
Kennywood and Idlewild parks hiring hundreds of workers for Halloween events
It will be the longest Halloween season for both parks.
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
Health officials investigate "fast-moving" E. coli outbreak of unknown cause
The CDC said this week that it's still unclear what kind of contaminated food is causing the spike in illnesses.
Moonlit Burgers set to open second location in Pittsburgh
The popular burger joint opened during the pandemic will get a second location.
Back To School: How bus drivers are keeping the roads and students safe
School buses hit the road this week, so staying safe is paramount for drivers, students, and pedestrians.
Pittsburgh Weather: Thursday will be sunny and warm
Temperatures return to the 80s and we'll see plenty of sunshine.
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Crews closing down I-79 near Carnegie exit for an emergency repair
Part of Interstate 79 is shutting down Thursday afternoon for repairs to an emergency electrical issue.
Sheriff's Office arrests, charges man for calling in bomb threat to Allegheny County Courthouse
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a bomb threat called into the courthouse.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, $5M fine
Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension.
Kennywood and Idlewild parks hiring hundreds of workers for Halloween events
It will be the longest Halloween season for both parks.
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
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Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
Two bills in Pennsylvania General Assembly aim to create open primaries
The goal is to allow voters who aren't registered to a specific party to participate in primary elections.
Doug Mastriano challenges Josh Shapiro to 2 debates
6:17: Mastriano challenged Shapiro to a debate with some weird rules
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
President Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act into law
President Biden is signing the Inflation Reduction Act, making it officially a law, on Tuesday.
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Moonlit Burgers set to open second location in Pittsburgh
The popular burger joint opened during the pandemic will get a second location.
Raising Cane's poised to open first Pittsburgh-area location
It's a time to celebrate for chicken finger lovers in Western Pennsylvania.
Thousands of SUVs recalled due to seatbelt issue
General Motors has issued a recall that impacts thousands of SUVs.
Thousands of SUVs recalled due to seatbelt issue
The recall includes Escalades, Suburbans, Tahoes, and Yukons.
Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
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Something Good: Hockey and Motocross
The young sports stars of tomorrow!
Old Flame Mending puts your damaged clothes back together
PTL's Mikey Hood visits Old Flame Mending in Avalon to find out how they give new life to those old clothes in your closet! And, how they can fix all those holes in your kids' jeans as they head back to school.
Dining Dish: The best pizza in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Foodie Hal B. Klein is picking the best pizza in Pittsburgh! How'd he do it?!
PTL Weekend Guide: Aug. 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look at what's going on around town this weekend!
Fun with local lovebirds on National Couples Day
PTL's Celina Pompeani is finding out how well some local couples know each other on National Couples Day!
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Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
In 10 months as Washington County DA, Jason Walsh seeks death penalty against 8
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
City says affordable housing is one way to help people experiencing homelessness
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
KDKA Investigates: Helping people experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Developers say cracker plant in Beaver County will be economic boost needed for region
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
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Health officials investigate "fast-moving" E. coli outbreak of unknown cause
The CDC said this week that it's still unclear what kind of contaminated food is causing the spike in illnesses.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Doctors not concerned about monkeypox spreading at schools
A confirmed monkeypox case was found at a YMCA camp just weeks before the beginning of the school year.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, $5M fine
Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension.
Thomas Jefferson players continue tradition of dyed blonde hair for camp
A long-standing tradition for the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars football team is back for another season.
Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates 8-3
Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBIs, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and 42-year-old Rich Hill won for the first time in nearly two months as the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Wednesday night.
Four-run first inning helps Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
The Pirates were held scoreless for seven innings.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
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Moonlit Burgers set to open second location in Pittsburgh
The popular burger joint opened during the pandemic will get a second location.
Raising Cane's poised to open first Pittsburgh-area location
It's a time to celebrate for chicken finger lovers in Western Pennsylvania.
President Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act into law
President Biden is signing the Inflation Reduction Act, making it officially a law, on Tuesday.
CEO of Brighton Rehab, 4 others indicted on health care fraud charges
Federal investigators have indicted five people, including the CEO of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County, of health care fraud.
Unpaid unemployment: the frustrations surrounding delays in receiving payments
Several times per week here at KDKA, we hear from unemployed people whose frustrations have boiled over while trying to get some help from the state -- so John Shumway went asking for answers.
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Little Italy Days set to kick off in Bloomfield
One of Pittsburgh's favorite long-running traditions will get underway in Bloomfield today.
August Wilson House grand opening draws family, community members, and supporters
The doors to the renovated building opened on Saturday.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Yo-Yo Ma to join Pittsburgh Symphony for one-night performance in February
The legendary cellist will be in Pittsburgh for one night only.
Organizers announce plans for Little Italy Days in Bloomfield
The 20th annual Pittsburgh Little Italy Days returns to Bloomfield on Aug. 18-21.
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Allegheny County Sheriff Announces Arrest In County Courthouse Bomb Threat
Allegheny County Sheriff Announces Arrest In County Courthouse Bomb Threat
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Something Good: Hockey and Motocross
The young sports stars of tomorrow!
Old Flame Mending puts your damaged clothes back together
PTL's Mikey Hood visits Old Flame Mending in Avalon to find out how they give new life to those old clothes in your closet! And, how they can fix all those holes in your kids' jeans as they head back to school.
Dining Dish: The best pizza in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Foodie Hal B. Klein is picking the best pizza in Pittsburgh! How'd he do it?!
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Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
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.
