Trial Begins For Accused Penn Hills Cop Killer
It's been more than three years since a Penn Hills Police Officer was shot and killed. Now, after several setbacks, the man accused of killing him is on trial.
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It's been more than three years since a Penn Hills Police Officer was shot and killed. Now, after several setbacks, the man accused of killing him is on trial.
A man accused of stealing money from the Indiana County church where he worked is headed to trial. Daniel Yasick was hired to take care of his church's finances, but he is now charged with misappropriating more than $100,000.
A South Mahoning Township man pleaded guilty to killing his wife and two daughters today.
A father from Vandergrift is headed to trial, accused in connection with his young daughter's death.
Lawyers for accused Penn Hills cop Killer Ronald Robinson have filed for a change of venue.
Daniel Ryan broke down in tears as his wife identified him from the witness stand. The 44-year old is charged with numerous counts of attempted murder of a police officer and aggravated assault.
For the second time in as many weeks, Shawn Nelson drove the 270 miles from Boone County, W. Va. to Pittsburgh with his now 5-month-old son Eli in his arms, hoping to hear a legal decision involving his wife Rachel, only to go back home with no such result.
Appearing in a wheelchair, a man injured during a shootout with a Pittsburgh police officer was in court on Tuesday for a hearing.
He was run down on his bicycle and left to die last spring, but Dan Yablonsky survived and is slowly recovering after more than a dozen operations.
A convicted sex offender, arrested on charges in the alleged raped of a 15-year-old girl, will stand trial.
Witnesses in a fatal road rage shooting in Washington County say they heard yelling and screaming moments before shots were fired. That testimony was heard for the first time on Tuesday in court as the suspect in the case was ordered to stand trial.
Two men accused in connection with the beating death of a Harrison Township man with mental disabilities were held for trial during a preliminary hearing Friday.
A man from Indiana County, who is accused of suffocating and killing his girlfriend's toddler, entered a plea in court this morning.
A 50-year-old lieutenant in the Grand Rapids, Mich. Fire Department could be extradited to Pennsylvania as early as next week to face a rape charge in Beaver County.
The parents of a Fayette County toddler who died of malnutrition were sentenced Thursday in court.
There are new details about the federal indictment of a former team doctor for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr. Richard Rydze is accused of prescribing steroids and other drugs for bogus reasons.
A former Pittsburgh schools police officer, accused of sexually assaulting students, appeared in court today and faced his accusers before he was ordered for trial.
The man who allegedly held a local businessman at knife point was in court on Wednesday.
An Indiana County man is now headed to trial in the death of his girlfriend's 17-month-old son. Shawn Anderson-Holmes today waived his right to a preliminary hearing.
An IUP football player will stand trial for drug charges after marijuana was found in his off-campus apartment.
The jury went home for the night without a verdict in the retrial for a man convicted of murder 18 years ago. Terrell Johnson has been serving a life sentence for allegedly killing Verna Robinson, of Hazelwood, in 1994.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Associated Press reports Dauphin County judge Todd Hoover has ordered jury selection for the trial of former Penn State senior vice president Gary Schultz and former athletic director Tim Curley to begin Jan. 7.
The woman charged with criminal homicide in connection with the drowning death of her young son in a hotel bathtub will stand trial.
One of the so-called "Greensburg Six" was in court Tuesday with several requests for the judge in the case. Ricky Smyrnes is accused in connection with the torture and death of Jennifer Daugherty.
A man who is facing charged in connection with the assault of a 78-year-old woman who took him into her home will stand trial.
Tuesday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The city says the purple curbed areas and the program makes it easier for delivery drivers and people parking for just a short period of time without double parking or leaving their vehicles blocks away.
The gingerbread house was submitted by students from Moore Elementary School in Brentwood.
Student workers voted Friday overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
Police are trying to stop a string of suspicious fires around Aliquippa.
Tuesday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Chief John Walsh was laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
The city says the purple curbed areas and the program makes it easier for delivery drivers and people parking for just a short period of time without double parking or leaving their vehicles blocks away.
The gingerbread house was submitted by students from Moore Elementary School in Brentwood.
Student workers voted Friday overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
A big local election is looming on the horizon, and a well-known political figure and son of a former mayor is lining up as a potential challenger to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
KDKA-TV money and political editor Jon Delano is retiring after 30 years. He talked to Ken Rice about his remarkable career.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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.
We sent Daisy to Ross Park Mall in the North Hills to scope out some of the steals this shopping season.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads to Wexford Elementary School where the kids have been busy raising money for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
Squire, the Lanner falcon, is an example of one of the many birds of prey they care for at the National Aviary! They stopped by to tell us more about how they care for the animals at the facility and about their big plans for Giving Tuesday!
Dr. Mike Hutchinson, from Animal General in Cranberry Township, is back. Thanksgiving break is a great time to spend a little extra time with your furry friend, but there are many hazards at this time of year too. Here are some tips on traveling with your pet and some table and counter manners.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
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.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club.
Isaac Brown rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Shough threw for two scores and Stanquan Clark had two of Louisville's three interceptions as the Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 37-9 on Saturday.
Crosby is the 21st player in NHL history to reach the 600-goal mark.
Drew Allar passed for 233 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score and a late fourth-down conversion to help fourth-ranked Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
CJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
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.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Mac Miller fans are getting new music in the new year.
The official teaser for "The Pitt" dropped, revealing a premiere date in January.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
We sent Daisy to Ross Park Mall in the North Hills to scope out some of the steals this shopping season.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
The last thing many want to do for the holiday is commit a Thanksgiving faux pas.
The use of the smart loading zones was introduced as part of a pilot program Downtown in 2022 before being expanded to other neighborhoods and parts of the city.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
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.
