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Fayette County man facing strangulation, kidnapping charges
A Fayette County man, accused of abusing and strangling his wife, has now been charged.
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A Fayette County man, accused of abusing and strangling his wife, has now been charged.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Local media reported that the victim said he had been unable to call out for help "because of a spell that his captor had cast on him."
A 25-year-old Pittsburgh man is accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Pleasant Hills.
Chapman will have a jury trial over charges of kidnapping resulting in death.
Authorities say no charges will be filed in the shooting deaths of a man and woman in a gun battle with Ohio state troopers following a police pursuit and kidnapping last summer.
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 say a former Ohio vice detective pleaded guilty to federal accusations that he kidnapped sex worker victims under the guise of an arrest.
The woman was able to signal another customer and give them a note with her name and information about the vehicle she was being held in.
A man who was the subject of a manhunt in two states last month after his escape from a Pennsylvania jail is facing more charges.
The child sent multiple texts to 911 with details about the hoax kidnapping, including a description of the fake suspect, authorities said.
Cranberry Township police are investigating an armed robbery and kidnapping that happened overnight in a gated community.
An armed robbery and kidnapping of a teenage boy from his home in Butler County overnight "was not random," Cranberry Township police said.
The attempted kidnapping occurred Sunday morning along Route 381 in Rector.
The attempted kidnapping occurred Sunday morning along Route 381 in Rector.
The attempted kidnapping occurred Sunday morning along Route 381 in Rector.
Hayden Garreffa was found dead in a field and now a 14-year-old is facing homicide charges.
Monroeville police and Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers are looking for a man accused of robbery and kidnapping.
A Pittsburgh man is accused of kidnapping and repeatedly raping a woman.
The 35-year-old man entered a plea deal for shooting a West Virginia councilman and kidnapping his wife and mother-in-law.
A Wilkinsburg man who was wanted for kidnapping a woman from outside a Homewood bar was taken into custody Friday afternoon.
A man is facing charges in the disappearance of a 14-year-old Greene County girl who was reported as a runaway.
A teen kidnapped at gunpoint from a home in North Huntingdon was found running and yelling for help after jumping out of a vehicle to escape, police said.
A convicted sex offender is behind bars again after police said he targeted a 13-year-old Connellsville Middle School student on Snapchat.
Police in New Castle say a 16-year-old girl who was kidnapped has been found safe.
A driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence stemming from a crash that killed a 60-year-old woman.
A 16-year-old girl and her baby boy are missing from Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood.
A normal training exercise for the Murrysville Medic One Dive Team ended in a startling discovery this weekend.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
While cleanup is underway, there's still a lot of work to be done.
Cranberry Township police had asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
A driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence stemming from a crash that killed a 60-year-old woman.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the Pittsburgh area.
A 16-year-old girl and her baby boy are missing from Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood.
A normal training exercise for the Murrysville Medic One Dive Team ended in a startling discovery this weekend.
Seven Washington County residents and two local organizations have sued the Washington County commissioners, saying their mail-in ballots in the April primary were disqualified without notice, disenfranchising them. KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey says President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
Washington County's elected commissioners are being sued over a policy adopted for this year's primary.
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center is reopening on Tuesday.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
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Instacart and Giant Eagle will now accept SNAP benefits on orders made via the Instacart app.
Savings can be found by traveling just a short distance out of the area.
Budget coach Brittany Newcomb joined us to share some tips for tackling your next grocery list.
David and Heather played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Clarise Fern is the owner of War Streets Art Salon, which is a new creative studio that's opening in August on the North Side. We made a fun July 4th craft with Clarise on the show today!
We took a ride to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash on the show today. Daisy found out the carousel is the star this year!
Lucille Ball's hometown is hosting a star-studded celebration. Who needs a trip to Hollywood when three of its hottest comics will soon be one tank away? We learned more about the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on today's show.
Studies show that enrolling a child in swim lessons can reduce their chance of drowning by up to 80 percent. Katie was live in Wexford at the Goldfish Swim School to get some helpful tips on water safety.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
The story of Mario Ashkar and his employment with the city gets stranger and stranger.
In emails obtained through a right-to-know request, the city parks director takes full responsibility.
The Fourth of July is two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
A mission to bless families one miracle at a time began 15 years ago when the Smith family from Erie had twins.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have unveiled their regular season schedule for the 2024-25 season.
The 13th hole at Wildwood is one of the nicest Par 4's in all of Western Pennsylvania.
Neal Shipley tied for 20th place at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in his PGA Tour debut.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Reilly Smith to the New York Rangers for draft picks.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the New York Rangers in the team's home opener at PPG Paints Arena.
Ketchup red is the color of the summer -- at least according to Heinz and Kate Spade.
TSA announced changes are coming to the security checkpoints at Pittsburgh International Airport next month as a record number of people are flying.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
Washington County leaders are getting ready for the Pony League World Series, which brings in lots of money for the county.
The city of Pittsburgh has abruptly halted work on the new billion-dollar UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The King of Rock 'n' Roll's blue suede shoes were bought by an American collector during an auction on June 28.
A Taylor Swift-inspired dance camp encourages new friendships and memories through dance in Westmoreland County.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
A driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence stemming from a crash that killed a 60-year-old woman.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast.
Sto-Rox School District students in grades K-12 will be given a specific list of dos and don't's for the upcoming school year. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar shares more.
An 11-year-old boy trapped inside a burning home in Ingram used his cell phone to call his mom and help firefighters find him.
A normal training exercise for the Murrysville Medic One Dive Team ended in a startling discovery this weekend.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.