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State Senate approves bill to require finances courses for high school students
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that would require high school students to take classes teaching economics and personal finance.
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The Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that would require high school students to take classes teaching economics and personal finance.
The doctor for Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has released a medical update on his health.
Here are the groups influencing and likely deciding the midterm elections. CBS News will follow them to see how they vote — and if they vote in November.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman campaigned in Butler County on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman campaigned in Butler County on Tuesday.
With just three weeks to go before the mid-term elections, the negative attack ads are ramping up, but they're not necessarily truthful.
That's a bill being introduced in Harrisburg by Doug Mastriano.
Most political ads on TV, radio and social media are negative. As political editor Jon Delano reports, it’s often hard to sort fact from fiction.
As people prepare to head to the polls on election day, many are keeping a close eye on the Senate race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz. A new Trafalgar Group poll makes it tough to predict who will take the lead; KDKA's Briana Smith reports.
A new Trafalgar Group poll makes it tough to predict whether John Fetterman or Mehmet Oz will take the lead in Pennsylvania's Senate race.
Political signs in southeastern Pennsylvania have been found booby-trapped with razor blades, police said.
President Biden announces new college-debt forgiveness site, calling it a "game changer for millions of Americans."
Police are investigating after political signs were found booby-trapped with razor blades in Bucks County.
Former President Donald Trump won Ohio by eight points, but recent polls have shown the Senate race as close.
The November general election is just over three weeks away.
Pittsburgh may be in the clear when it comes to snow, but the cold weather is here to stay.
A list of school closings and delays for the Pittsburgh area on Thursday, Jan. 29.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
Snow cleanup continues three days after a historic snowstorm hit the Pittsburgh area.
A local construction company is turning a snow day into a day of service, clearing driveways and sidewalks for area residents free of charge.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
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.
When it's cold, the last place you want to go is the gym, so we're bringing the workout to you.
A local deli has been getting a lot of attention lately for their special hoagies that measure a full 3 feet long.
"South Pacific" is opening at Heinz Hall.
Daisy Jade is live at the sauna to show us why turning up the heat could be the smartest move you make this season.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
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.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
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?
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
McCarthy looks to reshape the team after Mike Tomlin's resignation earlier this month.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
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.
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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.
Do you find yourself a little grumpy, maybe a little depressed, as the snow continues to persist and the temperatures drop? You're not alone, and John Shumway spoke with a local psychologist about how you can find your way back to happiness, even in the cold.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
One person died after a house fire in West Deer Township, Allegheny County, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Allegheny County police are investigating after officers shot and critically injured a man in Wilkins Township on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
