Police: Man Steals Car With Baby Inside Moments After Being Released From Jail
Police say a Pennsylvania man released from custody immediately stole a car in the jail's parking lot.
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Police say a Pennsylvania man released from custody immediately stole a car in the jail's parking lot.
Authorities say a man carjacked a vehicle with a baby inside and later crashed the car, but the child was not injured.
Charged by the State Attorney Generals Office for allegedly using his staff to perform campaign activities on the clock, Sheriff Jonathan Held not surprisingly came under direct attack by prosecutor Bobby Jo Wagner during her very short open arguments to the jury.
A jury has been seated in the public corruption trial of the two-term Westmoreland County sheriff.
Two people were injured in a crash in Westmoreland County on Monday.
The United States Department of Defense has identified another soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan as being from the western Pennsylvania area.
A passenger Amtrak train struck a vehicle Sunday morning in Sewickley Township.
A man was killed on Friday when his truck struck a tree in Westmoreland County.
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a mentally challenged woman at his home in Westmoreland County.
A police chase ended with a crash in Westmoreland County this afternoon.
A convicted felon is facing new charges after he was found to be in possession of a large cache of weapons and ammunition.
The bishop of the Greensburg Catholic Diocese is set to undergo a procedure following a mild heart attack last weekend.
Prostitution rings are becoming more sophisticated, and that's creating new challenges for police.
Fire officials say a child playing with a lighter may have sparked a fast-moving house fire in New Kensington on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania.
A Westmoreland County woman is facing charges after police say she caused thousands of dollars in damage to a mausoleum where she and her ex-boyfriend met for romantic rendezvous.
Two additional suspected cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis are being reviewed in the Pittsburgh area.
More than 21,000 homes in Western Pennsylvania are still without power Sunday morning following a winter storm that brought heavy snow and ice to the region.
A jury in Westmoreland County has sentenced Melvin Knight to death for the torture and murder of Jennifer Daugherty.
The speed limit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been lowered due to poor weather conditions.
A Pennsylvania teenager accused of killing his mother and younger brother in their home will be tried as an adult.
A Westmoreland County woman has been missing since April and her family is now requesting that she be declared dead.
A police K-9 was reportedly injured while apprehending a suspect in Ligonier Township.
Police in Westmoreland County are looking for two men who they say are going door-to-door, posing as utility workers and scamming people out of their money and valuables.
The Pennsylvania State Police in Greensburg are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred on Friday.
The mayor of McKeesport is calling a public housing high-rise a public safety emergency.
After the Pennsylvania Insurance Department released proposals for healthcare rate increases, workers were in Harrisburg advocating for themselves and their patients.
Pittsburgh International Airport opened the first of four outside terraces on Wednesday, continuing its trendsetting reputation.
Speculation continues about why the Westmoreland County Prison warden was placed on leave around the same time the prison went on lockdown.
Eight years after the fatal police shooting of Antwon Rose, a civil lawsuit is raising new questions.
A woman is accused of driving 117 mph on Route 28 while high on marijuana with two kids in the back seat.
A "violent" gang was dealt a "major blow" after 10 people were arrested in Ohio as part of an eight-month investigation, officials said.
About 24 hours after the Commercial Street Bridge was imploded, crews hit dynamite that had unknowingly failed to detonate, causing another explosion that sent workers running.
Sarosh Sheth, an Ohio State University student, was killed after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crashed onto a sidewalk.
A man and woman were found shot to death in a vehicle on West Barivista Drive in Penn Hills, authorities said.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
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.
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.
Summertime activities can be physically demanding... luckily, fitness and health contributor Dr. Natalie has some simple stretches and tips to share to keep us on the move, pain-free!
Now it's time for Heather and David to reveal some of the stories they've never shared.
'Stories From A Stranger' is more than just a podcast...it's a collection of some of the most honest, heartfelt, and raw answers to simple questions. But today, PTL is listening to HIS story.
It's that season! The team has started arriving at Saint Vincent College...and so have we! Rich Walsh is live from the action.
Previewing Steeler's Training Camp! Plus...Whatcha Think Wednesday: Do you struggle with saying 'no' ?
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
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.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
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.
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wednesday morning marked the beginning of the Steelers training camp for fans.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
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.
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 Ray Petelin's forecast.
The mayor of McKeesport is calling a public housing high-rise a public safety emergency. Crime, filth and a fire suppression system that doesn't work are putting hundreds of residents at mortal risk. KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
After the Pennsylvania Insurance Department released proposals for healthcare rate increases, workers were in Harrisburg advocating for themselves and their patients.
Pittsburgh International Airport opened the first of four outside terraces on Wednesday, continuing its trend-setting reputation. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
Speculation continues about why the Westmoreland County Prison warden was placed on leave around the same time the prison went on lockdown. KDKA's Erika Stanish 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.
