Fayette County Jail could soon house federal inmates, officials say
The Fayette County Jail could soon become one of the few facilities in the region to begin housing federal inmates.
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The Fayette County Jail could soon become one of the few facilities in the region to begin housing federal inmates.
Students in the Brownsville Area School District learned remotely on Thursday after a break-in at the middle school.
A Redstone Township officer was justified in shooting and killing a man in January, the district attorney ruled.
The crash happened at the Post Office along Liberty Street just before 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
A man parked in the wrong lane in a construction zone pulled out an axe handle and began charging toward other drivers.
Kitchen workers in Connellsville walked into a messy surprise on Friday morning.
A Fayette County Lowe's manager is accused of stealing digital gift cards from contractors.
Anjuli Swords was diagnosed with stage-IV cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer in the bile ducts of the liver.
K-9 Ambroos had been battling cancer over the last few months and officially retired from the force on March 24.
Brittnee Boot's night out at a sports bar was supposed to just be dinner with her kids, but it turned into a life-changing moment.
In a 2-1 vote, the commissioners agreed to use Eminent Domain to purchase private property to continue their extension of the trail, if necessary.
A teen motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Fayette County on Sunday.
North Union Township Supervisors learned of a man who took a woman's unwanted trash, dumped it in a remote area, and took the cash.
A CSX train derailed in Connellsville, cutting down a utility pole in the process.
Wednesday was another surveying day for the NWS and while 5 tornadoes have been confirmed, in Smithfield, they believe it was straight-line winds.
On Tuesday, the NWS confirmed at least one more EF-1 tornado touched down in our area, taking Sunday's total to 5.
The crash happened near the Kwik Fill gas station in Menallen Township just before 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
The ticket worth more than $3 million was sold at the Penncraft Market in Luzerne Township.
A vehicle crashed through a daycare in Fayette County early Monday morning.
National Weather Service storm surveyors found damage consistent with EF1 tornadoes.
Parts of Fayette, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties were under tornado warnings on Sunday.
Police said a man was seen riding a bicycle in the area and is believed to be the one who set the fire.
After water levels were low to the point that an 1818 bridge could be seen on the river, they've now raised and boating season is here.
Parents expressed their concerns over the plan and how it will impact their students' transportation plans.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says 2024 was a big year for bear hunting — literally.
Byrd is accused of kidnapping a woman, locking her inside his apartment, and repeatedly burning her with an iron.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff has already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says 2024 was a big year for bear hunting — literally.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are slated to make six picks over the three-day NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Byrd is accused of kidnapping a woman, locking her inside his apartment, and repeatedly burning her with an iron.
The Trump admin ordered public schools, universities and private employers to get rid of DEI programs or lose federal funding.
Pittsburgh's mayoral race is being fueled by dark money — unlimited amounts of cash spent by PACs on TV attack ads and mailers.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got to see the finished product of the PTL office makeover!
"Anastasia" is about to take over a local stage and we got a sneak peek of the performance. This segment was sponsored by the LIncoln Park Performing Arts Center.
Daniel Hill was here with some exercises that'll give everyone a little more ease on the tennis court.
Daisy was live for the first look at the high-energy return of Supercross at Acrisure Stadium.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
An animal tranquilizer is the new drug on the street in Pittsburgh.
As we approach the end of April, we're shining a spotlight on Cesarean Awareness Month. We were joined by local author Ruth Fleury, who wrote "Strength in Every Scar: A Mother's C-Section Recovery."
This Wellness Wednesday, we are addressing an issue that's affecting so many Americans: fentanyl. Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Liz Zona joined us for this important conversation.
A wave of purple and a powerful show of strength is about to take over Pittsburgh. We sat down with a pancreatic cancer survivor and a doctor to talk about the Purple Stride and how you can step up and be a part of it.
After getting recalled earlier in the day, Gorski hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat, something that hasn't been done in more than a decade.
Supercross is returning to Pittsburgh this weekend for the first time in over 40 years.
The reigning champions are heading back to our nation's capital and trying to win their second national title in as many years.
Zach Neto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Mercer County is thinking outside the box to grow its population and economy.
The Pittsburgh host committee has people in Green Bay looking at what goes into the NFL Draft.
The new location in Regent Square will be opening on May 2.
The owner of 1989 Vintage and Thrift says Construction Junction recycled her idea of an on-site thrift store.
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Rock icon Bryan Adams has announced new North American dates for his ongoing "Roll With The Punches" 2025 tour.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, rose to fame through his writing career on "Saturday Night Live."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack Acrisure Stadium this weekend when Supercross returns for the first time in decades and among the racers are some Pittsburgh natives. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the story.
Burton Byrd is in custody and facing multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a woman in his Perry South apartment.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got to see the finished product of the PTL office makeover!
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
