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The four-woman, eight-man jury in the Robert Ferrante trial has been sequestered for the night following the first day of deliberations, which lasted about six hours.
As a former Allegheny County coroner, Dr. Cyril Wecht has helped prosecutors put people accused of homicide behind bars. But on Wednesday he'll try to help a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher accused of fatally poisoning his wife avoid that fate.
The first two defense witnesses in a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher's homicide trial on Monday targeted the prosecution's central claim that the researcher purposely poisoned his neurologist wife with cyanide last year.
The defense was expected to begin calling witnesses after a final prosecution witness in the trial of a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher charged with poisoning his neurologist wife with cyanide last year.
A sheriff's sale may still be the fate of Pittsburgh's debt-ridden August Wilson Center for African American Culture.
A jury deliberating the sentence for a man convicted of killing a local couple was deadlocked on its decision.
Testimony continued Friday in the trial of Dr. Robert Ferrante, who is accused in his wife's cyanide poisoning death.
Testimony in the trial of a University of Pittsburgh researcher accused of poisoning his wife with cyanide last year continued Thursday.
The same jury that convicted a Pittsburgh man for the murder of a Beaver Falls couple heard testimony Wednesday about whether he should live or die for the crime.
A Washington County man accused of trying to kidnap children playing in their yard was ordered to stand trial during a hearing Wednesday.
A woman accused of hitting an 8-year-old girl with her pick-up truck is going to trial.
The trial of a University of Pittsburgh researcher accused of poisoning his wife with cyanide last year continued Wednesday.
The trial of a University of Pittsburgh researcher accused of poisoning his wife with cyanide is continuing today with testimony from the victim's mother.
The trial of a Pitt researcher accused of killing his wife with cyanide resumed Monday morning.
A Westmoreland County man, accused in his girlfriend's death.
Day two of the trial of a Pitt researcher accused of killing his wife with cyanide gets underway Friday.
Lawyers were expected to present opening statements in trial of a University of Pittsburgh medical researcher charged with killing his neurologist wife with cyanide - but when that happens will be determined by a last-minute problem with two alternate jurors.
The trial of a former University of Pittsburgh researcher, accused of poisoning his wife with cyanide, is expected to begin Thursday.
The Allegheny County district attorney has dropped charges that a New York man raped two Pittsburgh women in 1992 because the statute of limitations has expired.
Jury selection was scheduled to begin in the trial of a Pittsburgh medical researcher charged with fatally poisoning his neurologist wife with cyanide.
An Allegheny County judge is expected to approve a deal by a consortium of charities to buy Pittsburgh's August Wilson Center for $8.85 million.
An Army veteran acquitted in the shooting death of another motorist following a road-rage dispute has filed a federal lawsuit against police, prosecutors, and the city.
Prosecutors are urging a judge to allow them to present evidence that a woman whose body was recovered in a western Pennsylvania river last year was kidnapped and tortured prior to her death.
Allegheny County Judge Donald Machen refused to enter a judgment of acquittal on the remaining charges against Leon Ford Tuesday.
An agreement has been reached on the sale of the August Wilson Center.
Mark Holdren entered a plea agreement in which he admitted conspiring with other officers to beat Quantez Burks as retaliation at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
A judge ruled a nuisance bar in Oakland must close for a year.
The Ambridge Area School District said a weapon was found at the middle school on Wednesday.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
he Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is asking its customers to voluntarily conserve water due to widespread drought.
Mark Holdren entered a plea agreement in which he admitted conspiring with other officers to beat Quantez Burks as retaliation at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
A judge ruled a nuisance bar in Oakland must close for a year.
The Ambridge Area School District said a weapon was found at the middle school on Wednesday.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
Pennsylvania will conduct a legally required recount in the Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
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The scammer is directing people to a number claiming it will reactivate their EBT cards.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
We're sending good luck to the Mars Fighting Planets girls' volleyball team as they head to the state championship!
The holiday shopping season is here and Heather and David are joined by Carrie Nardini of I Made It! Market for several unique gifting ideas!
For the third year running, McClelland's Contracting & Roofing has gifted one local veteran with a brand new roof, free of charge. Team PTL's Katie O'Malley was there to see the construction and speak with the veteran on the receiving end of the gift.
Heather and David are joined by singer-songwriter Kelly McCafferty ahead of her hometown performance at City Winery. She tells PTL her story, why she got into music, and what Pittsburgh means to her.
What began as just a blog is now one of the premier services for brides to be in Pittsburgh - Burgh Brides! Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by the founder and CEO Victoria Deardorff to learn more!
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.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A woman whose husband died after a multi-organ transplant says she's not only grieving, she's battling her landlord.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
A nonprofit created by a former Pittsburgh Steeler is improving the quality of life for veterans and first responders.
Allowing enhanced subsidies for health insurance bought through ACA marketplaces to expire would cause premiums to soar, experts warn.
Some tailgaters are calling a personal foul ahead of the Steelers game with the Ravens on Sunday.
The Penguins acquired a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick in exchange for forward Lars Eller.
The visit is part of the Penguins' 'Hockey Fights Cancer' initiative that runs through November.
The Steelers turn their attention to the Baltimore Ravens for Pittsburgh's first AFC North matchup of the 2024 season.
The Pittsburgh native is a five-star recruit and picked Arkansas over Pitt and Connecticut.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The $600 million project would redevelop fifteen acres of old industrial land along the Ohio River.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Kennywood has been nominated for hosting one of the country's best theme park holiday events.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Police officers in Pittsburgh had to track down a runaway horse on Wednesday.
After nearly a decade of success, a pop-up children's museum in Beaver Falls is ready to expand. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd talked to the mom who is leading the charge.
We're sending good luck to the Mars Fighting Planets girls' volleyball team as they head to the state championship!
This week's Wet Your Whistle Wednesday mugs come from the local creators behind Love, Pittsburgh.
The latest economic data dropped Wednesday and consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller reports.
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.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the New York Giants on Monday at Arisure Stadium.
