D.A.: Westmoreland Co. Mother & Son Were Beaten To Death
A prosecutor said a woman and her adult son found dead in their Arnold home last week had been beaten to death.
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A prosecutor said a woman and her adult son found dead in their Arnold home last week had been beaten to death.
The Monessen High School football team went to McKeesport where they played Serra Catholic without three of their key players. The unidentified players, ages 15, 16 and 17, were arrested Thursday night after practice when their coaches called police after finding marijuana, heroin and two guns in their lockers.
Police say the gruesome discovery of the bodies of Bonnie Broadwater and Lance Holt came late Thursday when a friend of Bonnie stopped by to pick up a credit card and check on her welfare.
A local mother is facing charges after she allegedly shook her baby. State police say that it was during a therapy session that Breana Elizabeth Rigda, of Latrobe, admitted to what really happened to her baby, Mackenzie Rigda.
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One person was killed in an overnight accident in Westmoreland County.
Ligonier Township volunteer firefighters and crews worked for almost three hours to save a calf that was stuck below ground in 16-foot hole Monday.
When Irwin police responded to a domestic call at the Village of Easton apartment complex Sunday night, they didn't expect the victim to be a 3-year-old girl. Irwin Police Chief Joe Pocsatko told KDKA's Kym Gable the mother's boyfriend, 22-year-old Marvin Jackson Stewart, beat the toddler with his leather belt.
An early Monday morning accident in Westmoreland County has left part of Route 22 closed in both directions.
Authorities spent several hours at a home in Westmoreland County overnight as part of a possible drug investigation.
Police say it was a series of bad decisions that led to DUI charges against a father and son. They were both caught driving under the influence on Harrison City-Export Road in Penn Township.
Despite many negative attack ads on television, both Congressman Mark Critz and his Republican challenger Keith Rothfus seem to take them in stride.
Cleanup is underway at a Subway restaurant in Westmoreland County after a vehicle plowed into the building this morning.
Mary Kubic says her uncle's grave marker was one of about 35 that were moved at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Irwin. She fears they'll never be placed back exactly where they belong.
The man who owns an access road leading to a gas well is speaking out about what he calls a misunderstanding with a security guard. It happened off of Rillton-Sutersville Road in Sewickley Township around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
An accident in Westmoreland County caused heavy traffic back-ups Tuesday morning.
A fire that destroyed a Westmoreland County business has been ruled arson. Someone broke into Kochka's Towing and Car Care Service in Vandergrift early Sunday morning and stole money from a register before setting some muffler boxes on fire with a torch.
Part of Route 30 in Westmoreland County is still closed after an early Monday morning accident.
A Westmoreland County family is picking up the pieces after an intense fire ripped through their business early Sunday morning, destroying the gas and towing station.
Two people were injured when their vehicle went off the road and struck a house in Westmoreland County early Sunday morning.
Charlie Breitsman lives in Ligonier and is very well-known in Westmoreland County. KDKA-TV talked to two Ligonier businessmen who have been friends with Breitsman and his family for decades.
The family of a 15-month-old who was bitten in the head by a dog has asked Children's Hospital not to release any information on the girl's condition.
Police in Westmoreland County have taken six men into custody in connection with several cases of arson in Jeannette.
Officials in Westmoreland County are investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding a woman's death.
A public official and a police department employee in Ohio Township are accused of publicly engaging in a sex act in front of children.
First responders are reminding people to keep their neighborhood fire hydrants and furnace vents clear of snow.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
This weekend, the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is bringing back one of the most popular exhibits for a fourth time.
A man brought a stolen harp worth $30,000 to Point State Park and left it on the riverbank before jumping into the icy water on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
A public official and a police department employee in Ohio Township are accused of publicly engaging in a sex act in front of children.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
Pittsburgh is preparing for a significant winter storm that's expected to dump inches of snow across the area this weekend.
A major snowstorm is on the way, and it's set to arrive on Saturday evening in western Pennsylvania.
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
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.
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Chef Bill Fuller is sharing some of Alta Via's newest vegetarian dishes.
Sometimes the best way to get in shape is to stop being polite, pick up some sticks and make a whole lot of noise.
If January has you feeling gray, there's a new pop-up that's anything but.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
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.
The award is given annually to the top high school football quarterback from western Pennsylvania.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4-1.
Boden Kapke scored 19 points and his 3-pointer with 22 seconds left was the game-winning basket as Boston College left Pittsburgh in the ACC cellar with a 65-62 win.
The Steelers will have six games against 2025 playoff teams.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
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 country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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.
Usually, before a major storm, people race to pick up necessities.
A major snowstorm is heading toward western Pennsylvania this weekend.
A public official and a police department employee in Ohio Township are accused of publicly engaging in a sex act in front of children.
Video shows what appears to be immigration agents and Butler County sheriff deputies picking up people from a construction site in Cranberry. Mamie Bah reports.
First responders are reminding people to keep their neighborhood fire hydrants and furnace vents clear of snow.
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.
