Homicide totals drop in Pittsburgh, but have increased across Allegheny County
Homicides are down in the city of Pittsburgh, but in McKees Rocks and other struggling towns in Allegheny County, fatal shootings are on the rise.
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Homicides are down in the city of Pittsburgh, but in McKees Rocks and other struggling towns in Allegheny County, fatal shootings are on the rise.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Melissa Shusterman says her legislation cracking down on ghost guns is "common-sense."
CBS News analysis of data on every U.S. school shooting since 1966 found many safety steps taken by school administrators don't address a significant threat to students and teachers.
After a false alarm that a gunman was roaming one Catholic high school, the local diocese began forming its own armed police force.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
The CDC looked at emergency medical services data from 27 states.
People gathered on Saturday to say enough is enough. They don't want to see another life lost to gun violence.
People gathered on Saturday to say enough is enough. They don't want to see another life lost to gun violence. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
Shapiro sat down with CBS News Philadelphia Sports Director Don Bell for a wide-ranging conversation about tourism in Pennsylvania ahead of 2026, gun violence, racial and religious tolerance and more.
Eight Northeast High School students were shot in Philadelphia near a SEPTA bus station at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues on Wednesday, police said.
Two youth sports coaches in Pittsburgh are taking a unique approach to violence prevention.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are working on new gun safety laws.
2023 provided a ray of hope in the youth gun violence that has gripped the region in recent years.
The calendar year 2023 provided a ray of hope in the youth gun violence that has gripped the region in recent years. KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan reports.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
The community organization answers the call to help prevent young people from becoming victims or suspects.
Sunday afternoon, the Beaver County community shared a prayer to end gun violence in Baden.
On Sunday afternoon, the Beaver County community shared a prayer to end gun violence in Baden. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Many gathered in Beaver County on Sunday for a prayer to end gun violence. Local organizations brought the community together for a vigil and memorial to bring awareness to what’s become an epidemic throughout the country. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Police said they found a white Jeep Cherokee that fled the scene with multiple weapons in it roughly a mile and a half away from the shooting.
Kyle Holbrook's new mural in Squirrel Hill will be officially unveiled today.
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.
Counties south of Pittsburgh along with parts of Maryland and West Virginia are being hit the hardest.
Parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much as between 6" and 9" of snow from Sunday night through Monday night.
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in the City of Farrell.
Only six of the 14 teams the Steelers will face next season qualified for this year's playoffs.
Parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much as between 6" and 9" of snow from Sunday night through Monday night.
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in the City of Farrell.
Only six of the 14 teams the Steelers will face next season qualified for this year's playoffs.
Many shoppers across the Pittsburgh area raced to their local stores to prepare for what may come.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Several changes to the electoral vote count process have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed part of a bill cast by state lawmakers as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and other health professionals.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
A grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector reported finding roaches that numbered "too many to count."
Shoppers in Pittsburgh were preparing for the holiday gift return rush on Thursday morning.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
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Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Allegheny Health Network announced plans to transition radiation therapy out of its Hempfield Cancer Institute.
An expert with Allegheny Health Network shines a light on the drinking dangers many people are unaware of.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost.
The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania strongly urges all residents to test their homes for radon after recent findings.
Only six of the 14 teams the Steelers will face next season qualified for this year's playoffs.
Sebastian Aho's goal at 1:30 in overtime led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.
The Steelers will battle their longtime rivals in Baltimore during Wild Card Weekend.
A Morgantown woman won a truck during the Steelers game halftime Saturday night with the help of Steelers legend Joey Porter.
No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 5 Penn State will square off in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 for a chance to play in the national championship game.
A grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector reported finding roaches that numbered "too many to count."
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
Nippon Steel is making a new proposal to the Biden administration as it continues its bid to buy U.S. Steel.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
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Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
A Pittsburgh-area screenwriter makes his indie film debut next week.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
KDKA's John Shumway has some things to know about how snow shoveling can be hard for your health.
West Virginia University could see as much as 9" of snowfall today.
A winter storm system is expected to bring several inches of snow to parts of the Pittsburgh area.
Get the latest forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Watch as Jason Mackey, Michael DeCourcy, and Ray Fittipaldo join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Counties south of Pittsburgh along with parts of Maryland and West Virginia are being hit the hardest.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
