Fate Of Man Who Allegedly Beat Woman, Dismembered And Burned Her Body Rests In Jury's Hands
The fate of a man accused of beating a woman with a hammer, choking her to death, then dismembering and burning her body is in the hands of the jury.
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The fate of a man accused of beating a woman with a hammer, choking her to death, then dismembering and burning her body is in the hands of the jury.
Officials say a child was ejected from a vehicle after a crash in Westmoreland County.
A man accused of beating a woman with a hammer and then strangling her took the stand in his own defense.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Tuesday that a $3 million-winning MONOPOLY™ 100X Scratch-Off ticket was sold in Westmoreland County.
A tractor-trailer crash has shut down east and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the New Stanton exit.
The fifth annual Mister Rogers Family Days will be held in Latrobe next week.
A co-defendant in the trial of two men accused in the violent 2017 beating death of a Vandergrift woman took the stand against the other suspect.
A portion of Route 981 in Westmoreland County will be known as "The Honorable Mike Reese Memorial Highway."
The man accused in a Westmoreland County crime spree that included the double murder of a local couple is headed to trial.
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $250,000 was sold this week in Westmoreland County.
Victor Steban, the man charged in connection to a double homicide and a list of other crimes is expected to face a judge today in Westmoreland County.
The father of the 40-year-old man shot and killed with his girlfriend at their home in Westmoreland County is speaking out.
Crews were on the scene of a smoky fire in Westmoreland County.
A Westmoreland County man is facing child pornography charges.
The Westmoreland County Food Bank is adding a new site for grab-and-go meals this summer.
One person is in police custody after gunfire rang out Monday morning in Westmoreland County, prompting a standoff.
Victor Steban, the man taken into custody after a massive manhunt and already accused in a double homicide, is facing new charges.
A school bus and car were wrapped in live wires in Westmoreland County.
State police are assisting in a search for suspects in stolen cars across four counties.
As suspect Victor Steban sits behind bars charged with Jake Erdeljac and Mara Casale's deaths, the victims' families want to turn the attention away from him.
Former Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez took the stand Wednesday in day three of his sexual assault trial.
State police say they have captured a man wanted for questioning in connection with a series of violent incidents in Westmoreland County, including a double homicide in Penn Township.
The prosecution is expected to wrap its case Wednesday in the Felipe Vazquez sexual assault trial. On Tuesday, the former pirate pitcher's 17-year-old accuser took the stand again.
The man wanted for questioning in connection with a list of violent incidents in Westmoreland County has a long criminal history.
Police are investigating a double homicide in Westmoreland County.
Those who live in Russellton will soon have to take a longer trip to get their groceries.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities in Pennsylvania for upgrading their traffic signals.
Temperatures will linger in the 20s for the rest of the week, but milder temperatures will come to the area next week.
A fight led to a stabbing, and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Shaler Township.
Those who live in Russellton will soon have to take a longer trip to get their groceries.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities in Pennsylvania for upgrading their traffic signals.
Temperatures will linger in the 20s for the rest of the week, but milder temperatures will come to the area next week.
A fight led to a stabbing, and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Shaler Township.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The group will be performing to light up the city with the sounds, sights, and soul of Brazil.
The two businesses share a kitchen in Mars and are now looking for a new space to go to.
Imagine being at a fancy dinner awaiting three fabulous courses and you find yourself at the center of a culinary mystery.
Every city celebrates New Year's Eve, but Pittsburgh knows how to show off, making it a shared experience that gives everyone something special to enjoy!
Gardening guru Doug Oster is here to prove you can still dig into gardening even in the coldest months.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Aaron Rodgers isn't talking like someone ready to retire.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’ forecast!
People who live in the Russellton neighborhood of West Deer will soon need to travel miles away to pick up groceries. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the story.
A nearly $30 million investment will go to communities all across Pennsylvania as part of the Green Light-Go Program. KDKA's Jessica RIley spoke with one PennDOT representative about the program.
Drivers should prepare for overnight closures between the Edgewood/Swissvale and Churchill interchanges for the next two years. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the details.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities for upgrading their traffic detection systems, and western Pennsylvania will get nearly $30 million in grants. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
