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It was an emotionally charged morning at the courthouse as Melvin Knight was formally sentenced to the death penalty; the first time that has happened in a Westmoreland County courtroom since 2005.
It took a Westmoreland County jury just two hours to condemn Melvin Knight to death. He now becomes the 203rd inmate on Pennsylvania's death row.
Thousands of fans of professional motocross will gather in Westmoreland County this weekend for the 2012 Steel City National.
A second person has died following a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 70.
State police in Belle Vernon are investigating a violent two-vehicle accident on Interstate 70 that left one person dead and sent four others, including a child, to hospital Wednesday morning in Westmoreland County.
One person is dead after a work-related accident in Westmoreland County. It happened at Export Fuel Company on York Lane in Export, Salem Township, at about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Three people were injured in an early Tuesday morning crash in Westmoreland County.
An abandoned glass factory in Westmoreland County went up in flames early Sunday morning.
Two people were injured when their car struck a utility pole in Westmoreland County early Saturday morning.
The penalty phase for Melvin Knight, one of the so-called "Greensburg 6," continues today in Westmoreland County.
A fuel spill shut down a stretch of roadway in Westmoreland County overnight as crews cleared away a big mess at the scene.
estimony continues today in the penalty phase for one of members of the so-called "Greensburg 6" in Westmoreland County. Jurors today heard testimony about the injuries sustained by 30-year-old Jennifer Daugherty at the hands of the so-called "Greensburg 6."
A Westmoreland County man facing the death penalty sat emotionless in his chair as the mother of his child testified against him.
Jurors heard more testimony in the sentencing phase of the trial for Melvin Knight, one of six people accused of torturing and killing a mentally-challenged woman in Greensburg.
An apartment building was evacuated in Rostraver because of carbon monoxide. It happened at building three of the Rostraver Apartment complex on Mathews Road at about 8:30 p.m.
The penalty phase for one of the so-called members of the "Greensburg Six" began Monday morning in Westmoreland County.
A woman was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a car accident in Murrysville. The two-vehicle crash happened near the Cozy Inn on Route 22 westbound at about 6:13 p.m. Thursday.
It's been more than 24 hours since a man carried out a violent robbery at the First Niagara Bank in Murrysville and today the FBI has released surveillance photos of the suspect.
A 20-year-old pregnant woman says her boyfriend beat her up and tossed her 4-year-old son in a backyard pool filled with water.
A relative of a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the face has turned himself into police.
It was supposed to be a weekend of family fun, but it ended with a grandfather arrested after he says his grandkids were assaulted by a man in a dog costume. The John family says two children were injured, but the man in the mascot suit gave Monessen police a different story.
Jury selection began Monday in the penalty phase for a man who previously pleaded guilty in the kidnapping and torture death of a Westmoreland County woman in 2010.
A man was taken into custody following a standoff overnight in Westmoreland County.
A former health caregiver is facing theft charges in connection with thousands of dollars that was allegedly stolen from an elderly woman over several years in Westmoreland County.
Police say a man intentionally hit another vehicle twice during a road rage incident. James Shaffer, 33, told police he had been arguing with his girlfriend before going for a drive on Route 66 in Hempfield.
Veteran designated hitter and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
Seven churches in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will close next month.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
Veteran designated hitter and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
A list of school closings and delays for the Pittsburgh area on Monday, Feb. 9.
Seven churches in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will close next month.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
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.
Daisy takes us live to learn more about 100.7 Star's Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition.
We’re hearing from some of you! How did you meet? What is your love story?
Daisy shows us how to see our closet in a different way.
Some local pups will be in the game this year, and we’re meeting one from Animal Friends!
The band has a Pittsburgh connection, and we’re getting a performance live in the studio!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
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.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
Veteran designated hitter and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
Rodgers spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st NFL season.
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 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Seven churches in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will close next month. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares the details.
A boil-water advisory that had been in effect for nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers across Washington and Allegheny counties was lifted on Monday.
Customers in Washington and Allegheny counties remain under a boil water advisory stemming from a massive water main break in Elrama on Friday night.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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.
