Pennsylvania lawmakers OK $600 million for universities, but feud over school funding
Pennsylvania's Legislature is approving aid for universities after a fight that has dragged on five months into the fiscal year.
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Pennsylvania's Legislature is approving aid for universities after a fight that has dragged on five months into the fiscal year.
Ten local school districts are starting to use the $10 million in grant money they received to help with social and emotional support.
The "chill room" is a safe place for kids at Community School East.
After complaints by some parents, the Pine-Richland School District said it would review some of its library books.
As winter approaches, so do the cold temperatures, and this means the pressure in your tires could be decreasing.
The family of Myron Cope is working with Point Park University for a new scholarship awards program to celebrate the success of our next generation of sports broadcasters.
Classes will be held in the brand-new building beginning in the spring semester.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is offering a new method to address racial equity in math classes called "anti-racist" instruction.
Gov. Kathy Hochul met with Cornell students Monday, where she announced heightened security on campuses statewide.
Another Penn State fraternity was suspended for what the university called "widespread and pervasive hazing behavior."
Parents could face fines or community service if it's found their child was bullying other students.
The North Allegheny school board voted unanimously to create its own school police force.
Over the weekend, alumni, part of a group called the Friends of Kiski Prep, said they had raised $530,000, contingent on the school remaining an all-boys school.
A Penn State official accused of strangling a woman is on administrative leave.
A bill passed the Pennsylvania state Senate that would require parents to opt in to allow children to view books deemed sexually explicit.
A public official and a police department employee in Ohio Township are accused of publicly engaging in a sex act in front of children.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
Pittsburgh is preparing for a significant winter storm that's expected to dump inches of snow across the area this weekend.
A major snowstorm is on the way, and it's set to arrive on Saturday evening in western Pennsylvania.
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
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Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue is here to tell us why these pint-sized pets pack a whole lot of heart.
Chef Bill Fuller is sharing some of Alta Via's newest vegetarian dishes.
Sometimes the best way to get in shape is to stop being polite, pick up some sticks and make a whole lot of noise.
If January has you feeling gray, there's a new pop-up that's anything but.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The award is given annually to the top high school football quarterback from western Pennsylvania.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4-1.
Boden Kapke scored 19 points and his 3-pointer with 22 seconds left was the game-winning basket as Boston College left Pittsburgh in the ACC cellar with a 65-62 win.
The Steelers will have six games against 2025 playoff teams.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Usually, before a major storm, people race to pick up necessities.
A major snowstorm is heading toward western Pennsylvania this weekend.
A public official and a police department employee in Ohio Township are accused of publicly engaging in a sex act in front of children.
Video shows what appears to be immigration agents and Butler County sheriff deputies picking up people from a construction site in Cranberry. Mamie Bah reports.
First responders are reminding people to keep their neighborhood fire hydrants and furnace vents clear of snow.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.