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.
Chances of rain and drizzle will be returning to the Pittsburgh area today.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Chief John Walsh is being laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
Chances of rain and drizzle will be returning to the Pittsburgh area today.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Chief John Walsh is being laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur's Trump-endorsed rival said he called the veteran Ohio congresswoman to concede defeat in the 2024 election.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
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Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We highlighted more ways the community is giving back to the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund, including a WPIAL food drive!
We learned some simple exercises today from our fitness expert, Aubrey Worek, to keep you motivated and disciplined during the holiday season.
The legendary Nick's Fat City Reunion is taking over Stage AE and bringing Pittsburgh's iconic sound with it. The Clarks are headlining the show. Scott Blasey, the Clarks' lead singer, joined us to give us a musical performance.
Thousands of yinzers are getting ready to descend on downtown Pittsburgh to kick off the holidays. Daisy Jade joined us from Market Square with a preview of the star-studded lineup.
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.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club.
Isaac Brown rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Shough threw for two scores and Stanquan Clark had two of Louisville's three interceptions as the Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 37-9 on Saturday.
Crosby is the 21st player in NHL history to reach the 600-goal mark.
Drew Allar passed for 233 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score and a late fourth-down conversion to help fourth-ranked Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
CJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
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.
Mac Miller fans are getting new music in the new year.
The official teaser for "The Pitt" dropped, revealing a premiere date in January.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
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.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with what you can expect for the two big shopping days.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
A funeral mass is set to be held at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 10 a.m.
Watch as Ray Fittipaldo, Brian Batko, and Chris Adamski join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
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.
