Family of teen ID'd in 1999 cold case says answers could have come sooner
The identification of a woman found murdered in a vacant Wilkinsburg home in 1999 is raising new questions about why it took 27 years to put a name to the victim.
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The identification of a woman found murdered in a vacant Wilkinsburg home in 1999 is raising new questions about why it took 27 years to put a name to the victim.
A DNA breakthrough has led to the identification of a victim from a 1999 homicide, officials said.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
A father is pleading for justice six years after his son was shot and killed after leaving an after-hours club in Braddock.
The woman at the center of a 1971 cold case homicide in Maryland was identified as a Pennsylvania mother, police said.
The arrest of 51-year-old Gregory J. Moore marks the latest twist in a cold case that has eluded Ohio authorities since 2013.
The initial investigation of Debra Lee Miller's murder became mired in allegations of potential police misconduct.
A reward is out for information on the murder of a woman who was seen being assaulted on a Pittsburgh bridge in 1988.
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for information regarding a 2002 homicide of two teenagers and a 2010 shooting of a popular teacher.
The Pennsylvania State Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information to solve a 1993 cold case.
It's a haunting mystery Beaver County investigators never expected.
Pennsylvania State Police in Washington County are asking for the public's help to solve a 14-year-old cold case.
Ashley Summers' family believes she did not disappear on her own.
New information has come forward about the homicide of a 5-year-old girl in 1979.
Larry Webb confessed to shooting and killing Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter, who had been missing for 24 years, officials said.
A key witness came forward to identify Daisy Shelton's alleged killer, officials said.
Cherrie Mahan vanished after she got off her school bus on a rural Butler County road 39 years ago.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information about the 2013 homicide of a man in Butler County.
"This man was seared into the memory of a young girl who survived a heinous crime many years ago," Ohio's attorney general said.
On March 27, 2007, the 22-year-old was found dead in her home on Route 982 in Derry Township.
On March 27, 2007, the Samantha Lang was found dead in her home on Route 982 in Derry Township.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information about a 52-year-old Donegal Township man who was last seen outside watering his flowers before he was found dead.
65-year-old Shirley Mae Saxon died inside her home in Perry Township, Fayette County in 1997.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins' 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pittsburgh area was hit hard by severe weather on Sunday evening, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple tornado warnings.
A 17-year-old was shot and killed Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh, authorities said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins' 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pittsburgh area was hit hard by severe weather on Sunday evening, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple tornado warnings.
A 17-year-old was shot and killed Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh, authorities said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Frank Nicotero got his start telling jokes right here in Pittsburgh before he went onto Hollywood to become a familiar face of TV, but now, he's back in his hometown!
Some of the most memorable getaways are the ones hiding in plain sight - places close enough for a spontaneous weekend, but packed with enough fun to feel like a true escape. Trumbull County, located just north of Youngstown, is one of those places!
Some of the most memorable getaways are the ones hiding in plain sight - places close enough for a spontaneous weekend, but packed with enough fun to feel like a true escape.We're taking a trip to Ohio with Mike Case of the Grand Resort is our tour guide!
Get ready to practice your bend and snap! Elle Woods and her dog Bruiser are about to steal the show at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and our Daisy Jade is checking out the show before the curtain comes up! Legally Blonde The Musical is presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, the Subscription Series Sponsor for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
For generations, a Smiley Cookie at Eat 'n Park has been a birthday surprise, a reward, and most importantly, a tradtion. Chef John and Smiley join us in the PTL Kitchen to put our own spin on the classic cookie.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
Max Meyer allowed one run in six innings, stranding nine runners in the Miami Marlins' 4-2 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
West Virginia and North Carolina will face off at 7 p.m. tonight in Omaha, Nebraska.
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pirates a 3-2 win.
Indiana won the 4A baseball state title while Shaler, Union, Laurel, and Hempfield all won softball state titles.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
A 17-year-old was shot and killed Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh, authorities said.
Twelve people aboard a skydiving plane, including the pilot, were killed after the aircraft crashed in Missouri, according to authorities.
Three Philadelphia police officers are expected to be OK after being shot in the Wynnefield section of the city. The shooting happened at North 54th and Arlington streets around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
Multiple tornado warnings were issued as severe storms moved through western Pennsylvania on Sunday evening.
One person was transported from the scene while a large police presence gathered on Twin Oak Drive in Penn Hills on Saturday night. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer was live with the latest details.
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.
