Former Eagles RB charged with COVID-19, tax fraud
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
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Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
The suspect is accused of taking thousands of dollars from a woman after promising to purchase and install a backup generator.
Investigators said casino video surveillance allegedly showed Smith dealing 192 fraudulent hands of blackjack.
Michael Dominick pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from the water authority over two and a half year period.
A Westmoreland County couple is accused of selling a three-acre property they didn't own for $65,000.
Pennsylvanians lost more than $123 million in cryptocurrency frauds and scams in 2023.
James Arthur McDonald Jr. told one person he planned to "vanish" before going on the run in 2021.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Charles Richardson allegedly stole money from the charity over eight years.
The apparent foreclosure notice is allegedly because Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, used Graceland as collateral to secure a loan that she failed to pay off before she died last year.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Kelley Oliver-Hollis is now facing federal charges for defrauding the healthcare system out of millions of dollars.
Chad Skena is facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing $60,000 from his clients.
E-ZPass customers should not click on links in unsolicited text messages about their accounts, the PA Turnpike Commission said.
Pennsylvania residents lost more than $158 million to scams in the first nine months of 2023.
A rural Pennsylvania county and its elected officials may have to pay the state's elections agency hundreds of thousands of dollars to reimburse it for legal fees and litigation costs.
A man is accused of setting fire to a South Side building to benefit from the insurance policy, federal prosecutors said.
A Republican-controlled state Senate committee issued the subpoena as part of what they called a "forensic investigation" of the 2020 presidential election.
A conservative group and its former leader are taking the unusual step of publicly acknowledging that claims of ballot mishandling at a Pennsylvania post office in 2020 were wrong.
West Virginia's Republican-majority Legislature is advancing a bill that would require photo IDs to be added to the cards low-income residents who qualify for government assistance use to purchase food.
Pamela Reed fabricated medical documents and lied about her child's medical condition in order to scam people out of money.
Corey Mizell took cash from disabled veterans as well as pandemic unemployment benefits.
Michael Zacharias received concurrent life sentences for counts of sex trafficking a minor and sex trafficking of a minor by force, fraud, or coercion.
Florida businessman Patrick Parker Walsh is now serving five and half years in federal prison.
A theft ring stole nearly $2 million from bank customers in central Pennsylvania in an elaborate scheme in which the scammers, posing as bank employees, tricked people into giving up their account information.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh City Council will take a final vote next week to provide free spaying and neutering services with a few tweaks.
The Browns rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Steelers 24-19 on Thursday at a snowy Huntington Bank Field in Ohio.
Snow blanketed the field on Thursday during the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns.
A teacher who works with deaf children in Western Pennsylvania is facing child pornography charges.
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.
Pittsburgh City Council will take a final vote next week to provide free spaying and neutering services with a few tweaks.
The Browns rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Steelers 24-19 on Thursday at a snowy Huntington Bank Field in Ohio.
Snow blanketed the field on Thursday during the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns.
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 Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Steelers 24-19 on Thursday at a snowy Huntington Bank Field in Ohio.
Snow blanketed the field on Thursday during the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns.
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.
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.
People who trap neuter and release community cats in city neighborhoods are scratching their heads because they're unhappy with some of the changes.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more on the first snow of the season in the Pittsburgh area.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
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.
