Trial begins nearly 8 years after Cassandra Gross' disappearance
Nearly eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra Gross, a criminal homicide trial is officially underway in Westmoreland County.
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Nearly eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra Gross, a criminal homicide trial is officially underway in Westmoreland County.
The 54-year-old Howell entered the Check Eye Group in North Belle Vernon naked and allegedly began to destroy the office with knives.
Five people have been charged with drug-related offenses after a years-long investigation into multiple vape shops.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, begin Friday, Feb. 6.
Two people were taken to West Penn Hospital for treatment after a fire in New Kensington.
Snow cleanup continues three days after a historic snowstorm hit the Pittsburgh area.
The Pittsburgh-area community rallied to help a soon-to-be father be there for the birth of his son during a historic snowstorm.
First responders are reminding people to keep their neighborhood fire hydrants and furnace vents clear of snow.
The Point In Time Count aims to help the homeless, and with a winter storm expected this weekend, their work is crucial.
Ruthie's Diner in Ligonier Township was engulfed in flames overnight.
Greensburg's Restaurant Week runs from now through Saturday.
A man seen in a video using racial slurs at a woman at the Walmart in Rostraver Township is under investigation.
A police chase ended over a hillside in the area of Pine Street high above Rt. 906.
Police are taking action after school bus drivers in Westmoreland County said that drivers pass them while they're stopped to let children off.
Police were justified in fatally shooting a man who fired at officers in Derry Township last year, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said.
A Westmoreland County man is facing multiple charges, including trafficking, after police said he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and offered to buy her from her mother.
State police in Greensburg have released a motive behind a shooting that happened outside of a Planet Fitness in East Huntington Township on Tuesday.
An argument outside a Planet Fitness in Westmoreland County led to a shooting on Tuesday.
A tractor-trailer driver was charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he ran a red light and killed a school van driver in Westmoreland County last year.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
A Westmoreland County woman is facing charges after police said she gave several children psychedelic mushrooms and let them hang out of the windows of a moving vehicle.
Six dogs were killed in a fire at Bowser's Dog Services in North Huntingdon Township.
The Walmart on Mills Drive sold the winning Jackpot Scratch-Off ticket.
A shooting in Arnold, Westmoreland County, injured three people on Wednesday night, officials said.
Shawn Prince was taken into custody on Wednesday evening in Latrobe.
A student brought pepper spray and "an electronic stun device" on a Chartiers Valley School District bus Friday morning, police said.
Meteorite hunters are combing Ohio for fragments of a space rock that streaked across the sky earlier this week.
A man is facing charges after law enforcement said they seized drugs, guns, tens of thousands of dollars and a boat from a home in Coraopolis.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
A student brought pepper spray and "an electronic stun device" on a Chartiers Valley School District bus Friday morning, police said.
Meteorite hunters are combing Ohio for fragments of a space rock that streaked across the sky earlier this week.
A man is facing charges after law enforcement said they seized drugs, guns, tens of thousands of dollars and a boat from a home in Coraopolis.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
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.
Kati is back and she's challenged Heather and David to a flower-arranging showdown!
The duo turned a simple stair lift into a first-class feline transportation machine, and now, Mama Lu and Angel have become the talk of TikTok.
Remember way back when when Heather Abraham's Taste It Tuesday pie wouldn't set? Well, we're making sure it never happens again because Terina from Cobblerworld is here to help us do some better baking!
For 75 years, Page's Dairy Mart has been a staple of the Pittsburgh community, and now they're debuting their very own ice cream truck! PTL's Daisy Jade got the "scoop" about this "sweet" ride.
Kati Nairn from Beyond Gray joins the show and she gives Heather and David some simple, stylish swaps that will make your home feel like spring!
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.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Penn State's women's hockey team will take on Wisconsin at home in the national semifinal.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The first two days of the NCAA men's basketball tournament are considered by many fans to be an undeclared holiday and the unofficial beginning of spring.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
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.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
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.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Kati is back and she's challenged Heather and David to a flower-arranging showdown!
The duo turned a simple stair lift into a first-class feline transportation machine, and now, Mama Lu and Angel have become the talk of TikTok.
Mikey Hood introduces several Pennsylvania children waiting to meet their forever families.
Remember way back when when Heather Abraham's Taste It Tuesday pie wouldn't set? Well, we're making sure it never happens again because Terina from Cobblerworld is here to help us do some better baking!
For 75 years, Page's Dairy Mart has been a staple of the Pittsburgh community, and now they're debuting their very own ice cream truck! PTL's Daisy Jade got the "scoop" about this "sweet" ride.
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.
