Former jail officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in fatal assault
Mark Holdren entered a plea agreement in which he admitted conspiring with other officers to beat Quantez Burks as retaliation at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
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Mark Holdren entered a plea agreement in which he admitted conspiring with other officers to beat Quantez Burks as retaliation at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
A federal judge has blocked a new law banning foreign nationals and green card holders from contributing to state ballot campaigns in Ohio.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that a Jewish family had the free-speech right to blanket their yard with signs decrying hate and racism after their next-door neighbor hurled an antisemitic slur at them during a property dispute 10 years ago.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
A Pennsylvania school district's decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group.
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
Alma Speed Fox was a prominent civil rights activist who called Pittsburgh home.
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies has sued Ohio over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
An Allegheny County School District is in trouble with the federal Department of Education and was found responsible for violating a disabled student's civil rights.
An Allegheny County School District is in trouble with the federal Department of Education and was found responsible for violating a disabled student's civil rights.
Till's lynching fueled a growing civil rights movement.
Prosecutors have announced new charges of unlawful conduct against 11 current or former officers in the troubled police department in East Cleveland, one of Ohio's poorest cities.
The white gunman who massacred 10 Black shoppers and workers at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded guilty Monday to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges.
The U.S. diplomat jabbed soccer's governing body over "restrictions on freedom of expression" as he visited the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality can draw a death penalty.
Sports apparel giant calls the rapper's recent remarks about Jewish people "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous."
"Starbucks has deliberately made my continued employment at the company impossible," labor organizer claims.
Preliminary autopsy findings show a Black man killed by Akron police was shot or grazed 46 times at the end of a car and foot chase last month.
The city will welcome more than 100 vendors to the city.
Michael Molinaro filed a civil rights complaint in federal court.
A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for Alma Speed Fox was held on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Civil Rights icon Alma Speed Fox was laid to rest today after a funeral service at Calvary Episcopal Church.
Alma Speed Fox, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement in Pittsburgh, has died at the age of 98.
It's your last chance to sign-up to speak about service changes made by the Port Authority during the pandemic.
A settlement between the Pennsylvania State Police and the U.S. Department of Justice will change the fitness standards for troopers.
A teacher who works with deaf children in Western Pennsylvania is facing child pornography charges.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
The city of Pittsburgh posted warning signs to homeless encampments along a North Shore river trail on Thursday.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
The Pittsburgh area's first flakes of the season have already arrived, but the impactful snow will take over late Thursday night and Friday morning.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
A teacher who works with deaf children in Western Pennsylvania is facing child pornography charges.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
The city of Pittsburgh posted warning signs to homeless encampments along a North Shore river trail on Thursday.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Bob Casey says he called Dave McCormick to congratulate him for winning the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race as a recount is underway.
A former Westmoreland County employee was charged with theft after detectives said he ordered unauthorized pay increases.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania spoke on the pick on social media.
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Pittsburgh Today Live is cooking up something special for the holiday season!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joined us for another exciting edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Senior food writer and dining critic for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Hal B. Klein, joined us with a guide to a culinary adventure right here in Pittsburgh.
We love getting nebby and checking out cool houses around town. We got to see Wiz Khalifa's house, which is now on the market in Washington County!
Daisy joined us from Barrett Elementary this morning to check out their creativity when it comes to supporting the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Pittsburgh EMS workers say they are understaffed and overstretched, racing from one call to the next.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Here's how a bar in the Pittsburgh area became a hangout spot for Cleveland Browns fans.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Hague returns to the Pirates after spending time with the club as a player in the early 2010s.
The 8-2 Steelers are taking on the 2-8 Browns in an AFC North rivalry game.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The first 10 names entering the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame could be announced as soon as next fall.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card, with the potential to trade the card for 30 years of Pirates season ticket behind home plate. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele visits a shop in Cranberry Township.
An eatery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is among the 100 best in America for 2024, according to OpenTable.
A former employee of the attorney general's narcotics division was in court Thursday on theft and forgery charges after she was charged with allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in funds to fuel her gambling addiction. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Responding to the complaints of neighbors, runners and pedestrians, the city posted warning signs to homeless encampments along a North Shore river trail on Thursday. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
