Standoff Ends Overnight In Derry Boro, Woman Being Treated
A lengthy standoff came to an end overnight in Westmoreland County. Police were called to a home on North Chestnut Street in Derry Borough around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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A lengthy standoff came to an end overnight in Westmoreland County. Police were called to a home on North Chestnut Street in Derry Borough around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Pastor Dale Adams is dealing with a break-in at his church for the third time in less than two years. Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, a man slipped in through a ground floor window of the LifeSpring Christian Church on Pennsylvania Avenue in Greensburg.
Investigators continue to look at the fatal shooting of a local police officer. Sources close to the investigation say questions have to be answered about response, procedure and training regarding this incident.
Police have filed charges against two people who were allegedly passing counterfeit $10 bills around Westmoreland County.
A drug suspect who escaped from custody has been caught. Police say 29-year-old Christopher Ghrist ran out the front door of the police barracks in Hempfield Township Friday night.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to pay their respects to Lower Burrell Police Officer Derek Kotecki on Monday. After the funeral and burial service, people have been driving by the cemetery to bid farewell.
A dramatic procession left Mount Saint Peter's Church after the funeral for Lower Burrell Police Officer Derek Kotecki. "I think it just represents the brotherhood of the profession," Greensburg Police Detective Jerry Vernail said.
It is a difficult day for a local community and the police force as Lower Burrell Police Officer Derek Kotecki was laid to rest.
Community members lined the streets to grieve the loss of Officer Derek Kotecki Monday morning.
It was a sad and moving moment in Lower Burrell Sunday night as the widow and children of a fallen police officer thanked people gathered for a candlelight vigil held in his memory. Officer Derek Kotecki will be laid to rest Monday morning following a funeral mass, but Sunday there was a less formal gathering to honor the slain officer.
The funeral for Lower Burrell Police Officer Derek Kotecki will be held Monday morning and there will be road closures in the area.
It is a solemn weekend in Westmoreland County as family, friends, community members and police officers from across the area are remembering an officer killed in the line of duty.
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.
The U.S. Attorney's Office honored retired Pittsburgh police officer Daniel Mead for his bravery during the deadly Tree of Life shooting.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Dehydration and heat exhaustion risks increase for Pittsburgh firefighters when the temperatures rise, and they're asking for the community's help.
After the closure of Spirit Airlines left travelers from Pittsburgh without one of the options to Florida, Allegiant Air announced it would step in.
A worker at the Bailey Mine was killed after being crushed by a falling rock.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
The U.S. Attorney's Office honored retired Pittsburgh police officer Daniel Mead for his bravery during the deadly Tree of Life shooting.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Dehydration and heat exhaustion risks increase for Pittsburgh firefighters when the temperatures rise, and they're asking for the community's help.
After the closure of Spirit Airlines left travelers from Pittsburgh without one of the options to Florida, Allegiant Air announced it would step in.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Tony Guy defeated Jesse James Vodvarka in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Rep. Summer Lee has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
We're back in Indiana, the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, and Daisy Jade is getting a tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum!
If you've ever wondered if you should lift more weights or do more reps to build muscle, there are a lot of conflicting reports. Well, owner of Rebel Fitness, Dr. Natalie Gentile joins us to give you the knowledge you need to know!
Tonight is the finale of Survivor 50, and our friend Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt from season 44 is here to give us her predictions for the explosive finale!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is speaking with KJ Apa, who is portraying Jimmy Stewart in the upcoming movie!
There are few things more powerful than finding a swimsuit that fits and makes you feel good during your beach trip. So, we called in style expert Joanna Heyman to give us the guidance we need!
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
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.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
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.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
With hotter temperatures on the horizon, the risk for dehydration and heat exhaustion rises, especially for firefighters. That's why one department is putting the call out for the community's help. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
This week's Waiting Child, Hondo, has a passion for winning, and more than anything he's hoping to find a family to cheer him on.
We're back in Indiana, the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, and Daisy Jade is getting a tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum!
If you've ever wondered if you should lift more weights or do more reps to build muscle, there are a lot of conflicting reports. Well, owner of Rebel Fitness, Dr. Natalie Gentile joins us to give you the knowledge you need to know!
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.
