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Authorities in Westmoreland County are searching for a man who escaped from custody Friday evening at the State Police Greensburg Station in Hempfield Township. State police say 29-year-old Christopher Ghrist was in custody on drug charges and other criminal offenses.
Communities in Westmoreland County are coming together to support the family of fallen Lower Burrell Police Officer Derek Kotecki.
Tonight there are new details on the shootout that left a police officer dead along with the gunman. The KD Investigators have uncovered information on how the fugitive apparently set up an ambush and why he may not have acted alone.
Investigators are releasing new details today following autopsies on the Lower Burrell police officer who was shot and killed Wednesday night and the suspected gunman in the incident.
The night after a Lower Burrell police officer was shot and killed, a memorial of flowers and candles is continuing to grow outside the police station where he worked for nearly 18 years.
The death of Lower Burrell Police Officer Derek Kotecki has left a void in the community. He was shot and killed while trying to arrest 33-year-old Charlie Post outside the Dairy Queen on Greensburg Road in Lower Burrell on Wednesday.
The investigation continues today after a veteran police officer was shot and killed Wednesday evening outside of a restaurant in Lower Burrell. The fallen police officer has been identified as Officer Derek Kotecki, a K-9 officer with the Lower Burrell Police Department in Westmoreland County.
Friends and family of Officer Derek Kotecki are mourning today following the shooting outside the Dairy Queen in Lower Burrell that claimed his life. The flag outside the Lower Burrell Police Station has been lowered to half-staff in honor of Officer Kotecki.
In honor of Lower Burrell Police Patrolman Derek Kotecki, Governor Corbett has ordered all state flags to fly at half-staff.
The flags outside of the Lower Burrell Police Station in Westmoreland County are flying at half-staff today as people across the area mourn the loss of a veteran officer. Officer Derek Kotecki, 40, was an 18-year veteran of the police force and Lower Burrell's K-9 officer.
A police officer was killed in a shooting in Lower Burrell. This happened at about 7 p.m. outside the Dairy Queen in the 300-block of Greensburg Road.
A fight over a parking space turned violent in a Westmoreland County parking lot Tuesday.
A Braddock Police detective will head to trial on burglary and drug charges.
A man is facing charges after he pretended to be a teenager online and sent lewd text messages and photos to two teenage girls.
A fire sent crews to the abandoned Monsour Medical Center in Jeannette early this morning.
Hours after a major fire destroyed the Mason-Geldon Funeral Home in Jeannette, firefighters were still pouring water on the burned out building. The funeral home has been around for decades.
Cute? Cuddly? Maybe to some, but a baby gator may grow a foot a year, reaching 4 to 7 feet long, 270 to 800 pounds and can live 50 years in captivity.
A five-foot alligator has been seen on the banks of the Beaver Run Reservoir. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission tells KDKA that someone could be fined for dumping off an exotic pet such as the gator.
Hundreds of residents at a Westmoreland County mobile home park are being threatened with a water shut-off.
A Greensburg man is facing a list of charges after investigators say his 5-month-old son ended up in the hospital with severe injuries.
The Secret Service is coming to Greensburg to investigate after counterfeit money was used in the area. A woman used fake $10 bills to buy money orders at the Shop 'N Save on East Pittsburgh Street on two separate occasions.
The cause of an overnight fire in Westmoreland County is under investigation.
Police are looking for a man who was captured on surveillance video robbing a local convenience store. The robbery happened shortly after 2 a.m. at the Sunoco in New Stanton. Now, police need the public's help to identify the suspect.
You've heard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Well, how about the leaning silo of Mt. Pleasant? A local farmer recently found himself with a mess when an 80-foot silo filled with tons of feed collapsed.
Two attendants who work at a no-kill animal shelter in Westmoreland County were bitten by rabid kitten over the weekend. The kitten was euthanized after it tested positive for rabies.
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
Scattered strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado not out of the question.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Jaison Martin, 16, is accused of shooting another teenager along Rosedale Street on Monday night.
Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
Scattered strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado not out of the question.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Jaison Martin, 16, is accused of shooting another teenager along Rosedale Street on Monday night.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Wing-A-Ding bracket is fully underway. We started with "Saucy 16," and then whittled it down to the "Ate the Whole Plate 8." Now, it’s time to reveal the PTL side of the "Fried Up 4."
Daisy Jade took a trip to Floor & Decor in Bethel Park, the first in the Pittsburgh region, to get all the details ahead of the store's grand opening.
With the warmer temperatures settling in, that means farmers' market season is officially back. To celebrate, Chef Doug Heilman is here with bright, simple ideas to help you make the most of all the produce you’ll be bringing home.
Easter baskets are usually packed with jelly beans and chocolate eggs, but what if you tucked in something a little more unexpected this year, like cake? Evan Morgan-Newpher, owner of Evanly Bakes, created this sweet, mess-free treat.
Spring is a natural reset point, and that can include your fitness! Mikey and David are joined by an old friend, Daniel Hill of House Call Training, who gives you some easy, at-home workouts to kickstart your spring!
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Sidney Crosby returned to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins' game on Monday night against the New York Islanders.
Aaron Rodgers is expected to make a decision about his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the upcoming NFL draft.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours!
Police said a teenage boy was shot in Homewood and a man was shot in Larimer a short time apart on Monday evening.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Six people were indicted on hate crime charges after an antisemitic attack on a Jewish University of Pittsburgh student in 2024, federal prosecutors announced on Monday.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
