Husband To Waive Extradition In Wife's Cyanide Poisoning Death
A defense attorney says a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher plans to waive extradition on charges of having fatally poisoned his neurologist wife with cyanide.
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A defense attorney says a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher plans to waive extradition on charges of having fatally poisoned his neurologist wife with cyanide.
Shortly after Dr. Autumn Klein died, investigators knew it was due to cyanide poisoning. The question is, why.
Police are working to extradite University of Pittsburgh researcher Robert Ferrante from West Virginia, where he was arrested.
Dr. Robert Ferrante, a prominent UPMC researcher, was arrested Thursday evening by state police in West Virginia after his car was stopped when police executed a rolling traffic stop.
Detectives searched his house and his laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, and now after months of speculation, Dr. Robert Ferrante - a University of Pittsburgh professor of neurological surgery - has been charged with poisoning his wife, Dr. Autumn Klein.
This year's Boy Scouts of America's national Jamboree is being billed as the most physically demanding in its history, but if your BMI is too high, you're not invited.
A West Virginia singer is turning heads with a tune he wrote about his home state.
A local animal rescue group jumped into action to help collect dog food for a shelter in southern West Virginia.
A Wednesday evening police chase involved a Florida man who led police on a two-state pursuit with speeds exceeding 135 miles per hour.
Monday morning - David and Mary Neese planned to protest outside the Greene County Coroner's Office on West High Street in Waynesburg out of pure frustration.
A federal prosecutor says a Huntington landlord who accepted illegal drugs as payment for rent has been sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison.
New research in Pennsylvania demonstrates that it's hard to nail down how often natural gas drilling is contaminating drinking water: One study found high levels of methane in some water wells within a half-mile of gas wells, while another found some serious methane pollution occurring naturally, far away from drilling.
One West Virginia community has found a valuable new use for a low-tech tool: A dog's nose is sniffing out the source of sewage-system leaks fouling local waterways.
A secretary who says she was fired over a Facebook posting made from her home computer and on her own time is suing a West Virginia sheriff's department for federal civil rights violations.
A woman accused in the drowning death of her toddler will now stand trial on additional charges.
It was last summer when KDKA's David Highfield stood outside West Penn Hospital.
A West Virginia mother accused of drowning her 2-year-old son in a hotel bathtub last year now faces new charges.
A Clarksburg man who failed to stop his girlfriend from burning her 2-year-old daughter with cigarettes and feeding her hot red pepper seeds is headed to prison for one to three years.
Officials are searching for missing gauges containing radioactive materials.
The husband of a prosecutor in north-central West Virginia is charged with drugging his wife so he could examine her cell phone and email histories.
Police in Fayette County say a man was electrocuted when he picked up a live power line that he had shot down in order to steal copper from it.
A Belington woman who allegedly gave a toddler illegally purchased methadone to make her sleep is now charged in the girl's death, and so is the father who authorities say did nothing about it.
FBI and officials are investigating after a West Virginia couple was reported to have a body in their backyard.
David Neese of Star City, W. Va., says his daughter's murder was senseless, adding he can't imagine why anyone would want to "kill a beautiful little girl."
Chevron says it plans to buy 61 acres of land near Pittsburgh for possible use as a new regional headquarters.
The deaths of Carlee Bongiorno and Justin Randle have rocked Princeton City Schools in Ohio.
Robert Russell, the man killed in a shooting in a Put-in-Bay, Ohio, bar, was celebrating his 40th birthday with his wife, his family said.
William Bethel and Justin Booth of the YouTube channel "Creek Kings Outdoors" pleaded guilty to 40 combined poaching-related charges.
Myles Garrett, former Cleveland Brown and current Los Angeles Ram, has listed his home in Ohio for more than $2 million.
Some wildfire smoke is rolling into the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, as scattered storm chances return to the forecast.
A man who delivered Little Debbie snacks to stores across Washington County is accused of selling them at flea markets for cash and submitting fake invoices.
Some wildfire smoke is rolling into the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, as scattered storm chances return to the forecast.
Two men have died following a shooting in Clairton, Allegheny County police say.
The deaths of Carlee Bongiorno and Justin Randle have rocked Princeton City Schools in Ohio.
Robert Russell, the man killed in a shooting in a Put-in-Bay, Ohio, bar, was celebrating his 40th birthday with his wife, his family said.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
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Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
Daisy Jade joins David Highfield and answers viewer questions in the Friday Free For All!
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Pete Crow-Armstrong was 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs as the Chicago Cubs cruised past the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Chicago Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
President Trump cracked jokes at reporters and politicians during take two of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after April's event was upended when an armed assailant rushed through a security checkpoint and the U.S. Secret Service opened fire on the gunman.
A man who delivered Little Debbie snacks to stores across Pennsylvania is accused of selling them at flea markets for cash and submitting fake invoices.
Two people were killed in a shooting in Clairton on Saturday evening, authorities said.
For a second straight year, Butler, Pennsylvania, came together to honor the life of Corey Comperatore, the man who was killed during the attempted assassination of President Trump in 2024. KDKA’s Ricky Sayer shares more about this year’s event.
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.
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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.
