W.Va. couple given maximum sentences for abusing adopted children
A West Virginia couple convicted of the mistreatment of their adopted children, including locking some in a shed, received maximum sentences of decades in prison.
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A West Virginia couple convicted of the mistreatment of their adopted children, including locking some in a shed, received maximum sentences of decades in prison.
A West Virginia couple accused of neglect and forced labor involving their adopted children have been convicted by a jury after eight hours of deliberation.
A former CEO and one of his top executives at an Ohio energy company have been indicted on federal racketeering charges.
Ohio's Republican secretary of state and attorney general sought to reassure voters before the November election that the state's elections were being vigorously protected against the possibility of immigrants voting illegally.
A former county school maintenance director in West Virginia is being charged in a scheme to steal about $3.4 million from a local board of education.
Prosecutors in Ohio have announced reckless homicide charges against two police officers in the death of a man who was handcuffed and left face down on the floor of a social club in Canton while telling officers he couldn't breathe.
A grand jury has returned a murder indictment against the mother and two grandparents of a 14-year-old West Virginia girl whose emaciated body was found in her home.
Police say a man will face misdemeanor charges after he stormed into the press area at Donald Trump's rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, before being surrounded by authorities as the former president spoke at the campaign stop.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
Two Clearfield County men have been charged in connection with a deadly bombing at an apartment in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 2019.
A grand jury indicted police officer Connor Grubb on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault.
A man faces federal charges that he voted in both Florida and in Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election.
Justin Mohn, the man accused of beheading his father in their Bucks County home earlier this year and posting a video of the severed head online, is competent to stand trial, Judge Stephen Corr ruled.
A couple in West Virginia is set for trial later this year after some of their adopted children were found locked in a shed.
A teenager in Ohio accused of making a hit list and planning a mass killing at a high school has pleaded guilty to reduced charges of inducing panic.
The fiance of an Ohio art student who went missing nearly 13 years ago has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Protesters around the U.S. and the world have increasingly taken steps to remain anonymous by wearing a combination of head and face covering.
Two counts of homicide and other charges against truck driver Shawn Christopher Cranston were forwarded to county court for trial.
A patient, two psychiatric assistants and a nurse have been indicted on charges stemming from the beating death of another patient at a state-run mental health facility in Ohio.
Brandon Novak is being held on charges of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor.
An Ohio woman facing a criminal charge for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged, a grand jury decided Thursday.
Corey Kolcharno was sentenced to four months to nearly two years behind bars after previously pleading guilty in Lackawanna County.
A former Ohio state lawmaker has been sentenced to two years of probation for domestic violence and must perform 250 hours of community service.
Michael Burham escaped from Warren County jail in northwestern Pennsylvania last year and was on the run for more than a week before a pet dog led to his recapture.
Authorities did not immediately provide further details or reveal the deceased inmate's identity.
On Wednesday the weather will feel cooler but temperatures will continue to raise throughout the week.
Traffic along Rt. 51 is is going to be reduced to one lane in each direction between East Bruceton Road and Coal Valley Road.
The future of the former gay bar is now in question and the building could face demolition.
People wore pink and teal and gathered at the football field at Union High School to honor the memory of Cambrie Priester.
Jones missed his last spring training start last week due to elbow discomfort but it appears he will be able to recover from his injury without requiring surgery.
On Wednesday the weather will feel cooler but temperatures will continue to raise throughout the week.
Traffic along Rt. 51 is is going to be reduced to one lane in each direction between East Bruceton Road and Coal Valley Road.
The future of the former gay bar is now in question and the building could face demolition.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
People wore pink and teal and gathered at the football field at Union High School to honor the memory of Cambrie Priester.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
Following the passing of Democratic Representative Matt Gergely, a special election will be held on Tuesday, the winner will tip the majority.
The mass firings of federal workers present an unprecedented opportunity for U.S. adversaries to recruit informants, national security and intelligence experts say.
Pennsylvania Money Match checks totaling more than $1 million are on their way to their rightful owners.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
This is an issue that many animal 501(c)(3) organizations deal with.
While Pittsburgh is not among the locations, customers in the area say it would be a mistake to end the program.
A vicious ransomware called Medusa is picking up speed and a local cybersecurity expert has ways you can keep your data safe.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're sampling Little Debbie ice cream.
To continue our PTL-Talk Fish Fry Bracket, we unveiled the full Baited Eight!
Happy Lark Home Organizing joined Katie O'Malley to offer some helpful tips on how to tackle your closets and drop zones during Spring Cleaning Week.
If stress and mental to-do lists are piling up, it's time for a deep clean. Dr. G is back to show us how to declutter our thoughts, shake off our worries, and turn our brains into our happy place.
David and Heather played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
Mikey Hood sat down with Casey Neff, a cancer survivor and aspiring family lawyer, to learn more about how she got through one of the hardest trials of her life and found a little bit of justice on the other side. This segment was sponsored by UPMC.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
If it feels like you have to grab the antihistamines and nasal sprays earlier than in years past, you're correct.
Daniel Hill is back to show us how to get moving again with some simple stretches that can change your day.
Jones missed his last spring training start last week due to elbow discomfort but it appears he will be able to recover from his injury without requiring surgery.
The announcement comes a week after the Red Flash played in March Madness for the first time since 1990.
Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 on Tuesday night.
The New York Giants are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal, according to CBS Sports.
McMillon has traveled a long road so far in his football career from the WPIAL to the SEC, the ACC, and now he's hoping for one final destination -- the NFL.
Kendra Ross, Duolingo's director of social impact, is making a difference.
In 2026, one building in the Strip District will transform into Isaly's!
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
The Jonas Brothers have announced a 20th-anniversary tour with a stop in Pittsburgh.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Laurel Communities has proposed building townhomes that would require the bar to be torn down.
People gathered at the Union High School football field to honor the memory of Cambrie Priester.
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices. KDKA's Jessica Guay has the story.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
Not even a year after the death of Corey Comperatore, his family is organizing a nationwide blood drive in his honor. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the exclusive conversation.
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.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
