Police Say Man Tried To Have Trial Witness Rubbed Out From Jail
A man who was awaiting trial in the Allegheny County Jail will now face murder charges after he allegedly plotted to kill a witness in his case.
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A man who was awaiting trial in the Allegheny County Jail will now face murder charges after he allegedly plotted to kill a witness in his case.
A Fayette County man accused of soliciting sex from a teenage boy he met through a smartphone app is headed to trial.
A mother and grandparents accused of starving and abusing a 7-year-old, who was described as looking like a human skeleton when he was found, were in court this afternoon in Mercer County.
A 90-year-old funeral home director, who was convicted of shooting and killing a man, was sentenced to 6 to 12 years in prison Thursday morning.
Four people accused of torturing a young Washington County woman with disabilities one night last April have been ordered to stand trial.
Dquay Means was acquitted of participating in the stabbing of Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Adams. However, he was still convicted of escape when he ran from police.
The man found guilty in a fatal double shooting at the Monview Heights housing complex in 2012 was back in court today for sentencing.
A local couple was in court Friday to face charges for leaving a baby in a car.
The jury has found the Beaver County sheriff accused of threatening to shoot a news reporter not guilty on all counts.
Pretrial motions are underway in the case of a University of Pittsburgh researcher who is accused of poisoning his wife.
The trial of a Beaver County sheriff accused of threatening to shoot a news reporter continued Thursday morning when the defense called a witness to the stand.
Another witness testified Wednesday in the trial of a Beaver County sheriff accused of threatening to shoot a news reporter.
Testimony in the trial of a Beaver County sheriff accused of threatening to shoot a news reporter continued Tuesday morning.
The trial for a Beaver County sheriff accused of threatening to shoot a news reporter began Monday morning.
Jury selection began today for a Beaver County sheriff accused of threatening to shoot a news reporter.
The jury is deliberating and is expected to hand a verdict today in the case of a Westmoreland County man accused of strangling his wife.
Jurors in the trial of a Westmoreland County man accused of strangling his wife to death heard a taped confession Thursday in court.
Testimony continued today in the trial of the Westmoreland County man accused of strangling his wife, whose body was found days later in a wooded area in Unity Township
A former local principal was back in court today where he was sentenced on charges he exposed himself at a North Hills gym.
A man accused of strangling and killing his wife was in court Monday arguing that he did not mean to kill her.
The man accused of stabbing shoppers, including a 16-year-old girl, at the Target store in East Liberty last year was held for trial during a preliminary hearing today.
Attorneys in the case involving former Washington County Judge Paul Pozonsky argued before a specially appointed judge from Bedford County about whether current Washington County President Judge Debbie O'Dell-Seneca should be compelled to testify about an order she issued to seize evidence from Pozonsky's chambers.
The man accused in a fatal double shooting at the Monview Heights housing complex in 2012 has been found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder.
A man convicted in the 2012 shooting deaths of a mother and son in Penn Hills was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday.
Two people accused of stealing bronze vases worth thousands of dollars from a cemetery in Westmoreland County and then selling them for scrap are heading to trial.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
A nighttime crash during the week of Christmas is now causing major traffic backups every afternoon on Interstate 79.
A U-Haul truck made its way onto the tracks at Station Square early Friday morning.
The crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
A nighttime crash during the week of Christmas is now causing major traffic backups every afternoon on Interstate 79.
A U-Haul truck made its way onto the tracks at Station Square early Friday morning.
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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.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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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We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
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.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A truck slammed into the Interstate 79 bridge over Thoms Run Road last month.
No patient services are expected to be impacted, according to a UPMC spokesperson.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit said all rail traffic is being detoured through Allentown.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
