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He spent more than a decade putting criminals behind bars and now a former state trooper is headed there himself. Christopher Miller was convicted in August of assaulting his neighbor and Monday a judge sentenced him to seven to 23 months behind bars.
A 5-year-old boy underwent surgery Friday night to put a metal plate in his face after he was reportedly attacked by a dog.
A judge from Westmoreland County will preside over the preliminary hearing for former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky.
The Westmoreland County Coroner has found the fatal Christmas Eve shooting of a man in Hempfield Township was justified.
The Klu Klux Klan is apparently recruiting in Westmoreland County. Posters have been showing up on poles and inside businesses in Export and Murrysville.
A man has been arrested in connection with his girlfriend's death in Westmoreland County over the weekend.
Authorities continue to investigate following a woman's death in Westmoreland County on Sunday morning. Police say the 911 call came in early Sunday morning for help.
Dennis Wampler, 42, is charged with 10 counts of aggravated assault, 20 counts of simple assault, DUI, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, running a red light, driving the wrong way on a one way street and reckless endangerment.
A wanted man plunged more than 25-feet over a cliff while running from police in Belle Vernon.
Police say a New Kensington man sent hundreds of sexually explicit text messages to people he didn't know.
State police continue to investigate after a man was found dead Saturday morning following a vehicle fire in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart in Westmoreland County.
Firefighters battled an explosive blaze in Donegal Township Saturday morning.
A veterinarian was attacked by a pit bull at a local shelter. A doctor and a former staff member call the facility a "ticking bomb" saying many of the dogs are capable of attacking anyone that takes them home.
A Ligonier Township man is now headed to trial after a shooting in his home that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy. The boy was playing with the man's children when the group got their hands on a gun.
Emergency crews have been called to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident this morning in Westmoreland County.
Officials on the scene of a chemical incident in Murrysville say 14 people were taken to local hospitals for treatment this afternoon. The incident happened at the Justifacts building located in the 5200-block of Logan's Ferry Road.
Authorities in Westmoreland County have identified the body that was found Wednesday afternoon in a creek in North Huntingdon Township.
Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered this afternoon in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County.
A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition at Children's Hospital after an accident in West Newton. The Yough High School freshman suffered a severe head injury.
A road rage confrontation ended in gunfire and now both drivers are facing charges. Charles Gallo, 63, started as the victim, but wound up in handcuffs.
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Murrysville Monday night.
A Sunday morning accident has closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County.
It was a white start to the Halloween weekend for motorists in parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. Many local roads were slick and snow-covered Saturday, especially during the early morning hours of the day.
The wet snow this weekend could be problematic for power lines. West Penn Power officials say one of the worst outages they ever had was from a storm like the one heading to the area this weekend.
It has been more than one year since an 11-year-old boy suffered a fatal gunshot wound at a home in Ligonier Township. Police have said another young boy pulled the trigger. They have now charged an adult in connection with the boy's death.
A Beaver County youth baseball organization is asking for help after it says someone broke into a concession stand.
Officials are warning Pennsylvanians about a new phishing scam involving fake digital invitations sent from compromised email accounts.
Another baby bison has been born at the South Park Game Preserve.
A Pittsburgh-area man is accused of acquiring more than $400,000 worth of vehicles and other property from a check fraud scheme that targeted dealerships across Westmoreland County.
A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman in Penn Hills has been charged with homicide, and now police say they've linked him to nearly a half-dozen other crimes.
A Beaver County youth baseball organization is asking for help after it says someone broke into a concession stand.
Officials are warning Pennsylvanians about a new phishing scam involving fake digital invitations sent from compromised email accounts.
Another baby bison has been born at the South Park Game Preserve.
A Pittsburgh-area man is accused of acquiring more than $400,000 worth of vehicles and other property from a check fraud scheme that targeted dealerships across Westmoreland County.
A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman in Penn Hills has been charged with homicide, and now police say they've linked him to nearly a half-dozen other crimes.
It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
Our resident movie buff, Ron Smiley, is here with his Reel Review of what’s new on screen.
Bold looks, custom vibes, and pieces that actually match your style. Daisy’s giving us some ideas for a new outdoor space with some help from Levin Furniture & Mattress!
Group painting nights and art classes are having a moment, but what if the studio came to you? Hannah Wolfe with The Traveling Palette has brought the painting to us!
For many Pittsburghers, the May Market, which will soon be open at Phipps Conservatory, marks the start of planting season. Boaz is there for a sneak peek!
Coupon expert Shayna tells us how to make the most of Mother’s Day and Memorial Day deals.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
Brandon Lowe had three hits, including his 10th homer, and Joey Bart also went deep to back Mitch Keller, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
New rules are now in effect for kids who come to Pittsburgh's Market Square. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult from Thursdays to Sundays from 3 p.m to midnight. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
A Beaver County youth baseball organization is asking for help after they say someone broke into their concession stand. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman in Penn Hills has been charged with homicide, and now police say they've linked him to nearly a half-dozen other crimes.
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.
