Man Found Guilty In '77 Murder
A Washington County man has been found guilty of murdering his teenage girlfriend more than three decades ago.
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A Washington County man has been found guilty of murdering his teenage girlfriend more than three decades ago.
The trial is under way for a man accused of killing his teenage girlfriend nearly 34 years ago and the man convicted of helping to cover up the crime is testifying against him.
The KDKA Afternoon News is joined by J.R. Shaw, Executive Director of the Washington County Tourism and Promotion Agency.
The Washington County District Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against one of three people accused of robbing and killing their neighbor in Washington County.
A two-vehicle accident in Washington County sent one person to the hospital Saturday evening.
A fire sent crews to a drilling facility in Avella this afternoon.
Some people who live in Clover Hill, Washington County, are upset with one farmer's method to keep the birds away.
More than a dozen students had to be taken to the hospital Monday morning after a school bus collided with a pickup truck in Washington County.
One person was killed in a Saturday evening crash in Washington County.
Police are investigating after two people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Washington County Saturday morning.
A community is in mourning today following the death of one of their neighbors after fire broke out at a home in Washington County. According to the Washington County Coroner's Office, 64-year-old Mary Ann Detrick was discovered inside the house on East McMurray Road in Peters Township around 8 a.m.
Authorities are investigating following the death of a 4-month-old child in Washington County.
The family of a young woman who died in a car crash gathered on what would have been her 20th birthday to demand that charges be filed in the case. Adair Porter was sitting in the passenger seat of a car at a traffic light in Peters Township in July 2010.
A New Eagle volunteer firefighter is accused of stealing $40,000 worth of items from his department and selling the items for scrap. Monongahela Police arrested 25-year-old Michael Griest and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Tiffany Gola Tuesday afternoon.
A group of football players at Canon-McMillan High School is among 30 students cited for underage drinking. Just before midnight Saturday, North Strabane got a tip of an underage drinking party at a home on Long Road.
Governor Tom Corbett outlined his plan for state oversight of Pennsylvania's booming Marcellus Shale natural gas industry Monday.
An elderly couple in Washington County had to be rescued after their son found them over a hillside behind their home. It's possible the Ed Petrisek, 95, and his wife, Betty, 93, spent the night there.
The search is underway for suspects after a home invasion and shooting in Washington County Tuesday morning.
A man who allegedly broke into a home and held a gun to the homeowner's head is no longer facing charges in the case. Jonathan Finley, the victim in the case, says he feels the justice system has failed him.
Just one day after Peters Township council unanimously voted to let a judge decide whether a referendum to ban natural gas drilling can appear on the November ballot, the township solicitor went to court hoping to block such a referendum.
A bridge over Ten Mile Creek was demolished Monday afternoon.
State police are investigating after a man was wounded during a burglary in Washington County Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. at a home on Isabella Avenue in North Charleroi Borough.
A school bus accident in Washington County sent over two dozen students to the hospital this morning; but fortunately, none of the youngsters suffered any serious injuries.
Three government agencies are investigating after several children who attended the Washington County Fair contracted the flu. The fair ran from August 13-20.
One person has died following an accident Saturday evening near the First Niagara Pavilion in Washington County.
The Standard on Fifth ribbon-cutting was held on Thursday, with more than 50 housing units made available.
After a woman was killed in a deadly, head-on crash in Fayette County, a 17-year-old is being charged as an adult for driving under the influence.
One of the men who was wounded in the 2024 attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died.
The 24-year-old man was found with a wound to his chest inside a home on Thursday morning, and the coroner has ruled it a homicide.
The Penguins expressed their condolences after the death of Andrei Kuzmenko's father.
Dr. Idris Evans was killed in a stabbing and homicide charges have been filed in connection with his death.
Jim Copenhaver was one of two people wounded during the assassination attempt in Butler in 2024.
The Standard on Fifth ribbon-cutting was held on Thursday, with more than 50 housing units made available.
After a woman was killed in a deadly, head-on crash in Fayette County, a 17-year-old is being charged as an adult for driving under the influence.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, shares his top picks for weekend activities.
PNC Bank has long been a partner of the KDKA Turkey Fund, but this year, they're really putting their money on the line.
ZooBoo, the Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza, spooky animals that aren't so spooky, and more.. All at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this season.
Burghers Brewing, which has 4 locations across the Pittsburgh area, is offering mini burger flights so you don't have to pick just one!
Daisy Jade heads to Uniontown to check out what's new in spooky season decor at Neubauer's Flowers & Market House!
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Fall allergens are unavoidable, but after a particularly rainy summer in Pittsburgh, they're expected to be even worse this year.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
The Penguins expressed their condolences after the death of Andrei Kuzmenko's father.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.
Jared Jones allowed one hit in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to their first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis.
The forfeits come just over one week after head coach Brian Tarrant was suspended for the rest of the season for violations of WPIAL rules.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
The Standard On Fifth held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, offering people even more housing options in the city. KDKA's Josh Taylor has more.
Jim Copenhaver, one of the men who was wounded during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in 2024 in Butler, has died. KDKA's Jessica Guay has more on this story.
A 17-year-old is now being charged as an adult after a wrong-way, deadly, DUI crash left one woman dead in Fayette County. KDKA's Shelley Bortz has the story.
A 24-year-old man was found with a wound to his chest inside a home in Mercer County early on Thursday morning. He later died, and the hospital and the coroner ruled his death a homicide.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
