Allegheny County Jail promises more mental health support, less use of force
The Allegheny County jail could significantly increase its mental health staffing and provide more training about use of force and restraint.
The Allegheny County jail could significantly increase its mental health staffing and provide more training about use of force and restraint.
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.
Eleven suspects have been arrested in an investigation into illegal drugs allegedly delivered by drones into a federal prison in southern West Virginia.
Authorities did not immediately provide further details or reveal the deceased inmate's identity.
Noel Montalvo was freed after York County prosecutors dismissed charges shortly before a retrial was to begin.
Pennsylvania has new laws to allow more criminal records to be sealed from public view and to try to reduce the number of people who are on probation or in jails in Pennsylvania.
All five officers, as well as a former lieutenant, are also charged with trying to cover up their actions, the U.S. Justice Department said.
An Ohio man who repeatedly attacked police officers at the U.S. Capitol during a mob's riot on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison.
Ameen Hurst, now 19, and Nasir Grant, 24, escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in northeast Philadelphia on May 7.
Eleven days after 57-year-old Anthony Talotta arrived at a Pittsburgh jail, he died from what his family says was a treatable and preventable infection from a foot wound.
A group of five Pennsylvania inmates said the conditions are unconstitutional, worsening and creating mental illness in those held there.
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
Samuel Paul Hartman was arrested along with his wife, his mother and his mother's boyfriend at a hotel in Lewisburg.
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
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.
Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted last week of four counts each of murder and felonious assault.
It wasn't clear when or if state officials would act on the recommendation made by Michael Baker International.
Michael Burham was recaptured Saturday after a barking dog alerted a couple to his presence on their property.
Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County jail in the late evening hours of July 6.
The high court moved Keith LaMar's execution date from Nov. 16, 2023, to Jan. 13, 2027.
Michael Burham, 34, fled the Warren County Prison late Thursday.
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
Jason Lyle Conrad, 39, of Akron, was spotted on an Akron street around 9:40 a.m. by law enforcement officers.
Police in Kentucky say they've pulled the body of a convicted murderer from the Ohio River, days after he escaped last week from an Ohio prison with another inmate.
Authorities say two inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison earlier this week got out by hiding in a trash container, and four employees have been placed on leave as the search continues for one inmate.
Kids in the Pittsburgh area who've never been exposed to golf are getting a chance to learn.
Developers are hoping to move forward with a music venue in the coming months, but there are concerns about promises made to the Hill District neighbors.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
Allegheny County revealed the lineup for its popular free summer concert series on Wednesday.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
Kids in the Pittsburgh area who've never been exposed to golf are getting a chance to learn.
Developers are hoping to move forward with a music venue in the coming months, but there are concerns about promises made to the Hill District neighbors.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
Allegheny County revealed the lineup for its popular free summer concert series on Wednesday.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.
Campus protesters are "looking for some sort of acknowledgement from our leadership," Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania said.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
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The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
The Holy Pursuit Dream Foundation, which helps children who have or have had life-threatening illnesses, is holiday a charity raffle.
Engaging in creative activities reduces stress and is good for your brain, but can it actually help us live longer? We spoke to Marlene Boas about this on PTL today!
In this edition of Cooking with Rania, Celina and Rania are making a pound cake with berries and limoncello cream.
Do you have body confidence? Daisy took PTL to a local workshop that's helping people find it. We got a preview of the Glow with Gossboss Workshop on today's show.
We learned about some of the movies that will be at this year's JFilm Festival, from powerful war-torn documentaries to behind-the-scene glimpses at early comedy. Kathryn Spitz Cohan, the executive director of Film Pittsburgh, stopped by to share more.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
Staying ahead of drug shortages is a constant battle for hospital pharmacists.
A woman from Greensburg is on the road to recovery after surgeons removed a massive tumor from her back.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Organizers say more than 1,300 people raised more than $460,000 for pancreatic cancer research.
Skenes tossed a professional-high 75 pitches, recording seven strikeouts, across six innings with AAA Indianapolis.
Pippa King is just 14 years old and set the new school record during a win against Seneca Valley!
The Pirates have lost 8 of their last 11 games.
Help the Pittsburgh Pirates name their new team dog for this season.
The Pirates have now lost five of their last six games.
Giant Eagle is ending a feature that lets people scan items with their phones at a handful of stores.
The Chadwick, a popular wedding venue in Wexford, has been sold to the Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group.
Plans are in the works to redevelop downtown New Kensington.
Women's sports are getting a big boost in Pittsburgh.
Amazing Books and Records is moving out of Downtown Pittsburgh and into Shadyside.
Allegheny County revealed the lineup for its popular free summer concert series on Wednesday.
As The Three Rivers Arts Festival celebrates its 65th year, it's also expanding its footprint in the city.
Six Carnegie Mellon University alumni were nominated for nearly a dozen Tony Awards.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Developers are hoping to move forward with a music venue in the coming months, but there are concerns about promises made to the Hill District neighbors.
Kids in the Pittsburgh area who've never been exposed to golf are getting a chance to learn the sport and about the careers that support it.
A woman was scammed out of nearly $30,000 by someone who called and pretended to be from the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, officials said.
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The Holy Pursuit Dream Foundation, which helps children who have or have had life-threatening illnesses, is holiday a charity raffle.
We had a great time with the KDKA kids on both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh for Take Your Child to Work Day 2024!
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday