Men Accused In Robbery, Shooting Of Jitney Driver To Stand Trial
The two men accused in the violent robbery and shooting death of a jitney driver last month in Wilkinsburg appeared in court this morning for a hearing.
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The two men accused in the violent robbery and shooting death of a jitney driver last month in Wilkinsburg appeared in court this morning for a hearing.
A Westmoreland County jury has decided Kevin Murphy will get the death penalty.
Former state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin is expected to be sentenced Tuesday after being found guilty in a corruption trial earlier this year.
The Beaver County Sheriff was in court Monday, accused of threatening a newspaper reporter and blogger.
Anthony Bush was sentenced to 23-and-a-half to 47 years for the beating death of 11 year old Donovan McKee.
A man accused of murdering his estranged wife's father, during a drunken rampage has been found guilty.
Prosecutors in Indiana County spent the morning wrapping up their case against Shaun Fairman.
Kevin Murphy paid close attention, but showed no emotion as his long-time business partner and friend took the stand testifying against him Tuesday.
A trial is now underway in Indiana County for the man accused in the fatal shooting of his estranged father-in-law last summer.
Opening statements took place Monday morning at the courthouse in the trial of a man accused of killing three of his family members.
Clinton Cohen was ordered to stand trial on charges including criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault and arson.
A local man is on trial for allegedly running a dog-fighting operation.
The jury selection process has begun for a man accused of killing three family members in 2009.
The criminal case can move forward against three Penn State administrators accused of covering up reports that Jerry Sandusky was behaving improperly with children, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Former police officer, David J. McClelland has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of an elderly neighbor.
The jury hearing the case of a former police officer accused of conspiring with his family to steal money from an elderly neighbor who was murdered, saw new videotapes of his interrogation by police on Monday.
Testimony continues Friday as prosecutors try to prove that three family members conspired to kill their elderly neighbor and steal her money.
A man seen falling down in an online video after a Pittsburgh officer put a stun gun to his neck had been ordered to stand trial on charges of public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and defiant trespass in the incident.
Testimony resumed Thursday in the trial for third member of a family charged in connection with the death of a 92-year-old woman in a plot to steal her money.
A man and his son are headed to trial in connection with the alleged abuse of a young girl.
Testimony has begun for the third member of a family charged in connection with the death of a 92-year-old woman in a plot to steal her money.
A 45-year-old Sharpsburg woman will have her day in court to face several charges, all related to her alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy.
Two Ohio teens accused of making online threats against a rape victim are scheduled for their first court appearance.
The jury reached a verdict in the road rage case, involving a former Pittsburgh Police detective Monday morning.
It could have been deadly, a man driving for miles in the wrong direction on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. That man was in court today to answer the charges against him.
The area of McKees Rocks and Stowe Township, which has struggled with gun violence and crime, is dramatically turning itself around.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Police say a woman was lured to a home in Wilkinsburg under false pretenses, beaten, blindfolded and held captive for hours while the suspects demanded ransom.
Police are taking action after school bus drivers in Westmoreland County said that drivers pass them while they're stopped to let children off.
The area of McKees Rocks and Stowe Township, which has struggled with gun violence and crime, is dramatically turning itself around.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
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The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
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Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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The area of McKees Rocks and Stowe Township, which has struggled with gun violence and crime, is dramatically turning itself around. Barry Pintar has more.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Police say a woman was lured to a home in Wilkinsburg under false pretenses, beaten, blindfolded and held captive for hours while the suspects demanded thousands of dollars from her friends and family, threatening her life if they didn't pay. Shelley Bortz reports.
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.
