Pittsburgh businessman announces run for state Senate seat
Thomas West announced a run for the 38th Senatorial District seat, currently held by Democrat Lindsey Williams.
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Thomas West announced a run for the 38th Senatorial District seat, currently held by Democrat Lindsey Williams.
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein won congressional approval. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
A contingent of parents from western Pennsylvania traveled to Harrisburg to support legislation for phone-free schools on Monday.
The documents include military reports about the search as well as memos, telegrams and newspaper clippings.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
Sen. John Fetterman's office said on Thursday that he fell to the ground after feeling lightheaded, which was due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
A ban on intoxicating hemp products containing THC will have a major impact on businesses in the Pittsburgh area.
Foregoing a national search, Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor on Thursday nominated Jason Lando as Pittsburgh's next police chief. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized after falling near his home in Braddock, his spokesperson said. KDKA-TV's Ken Rice reports.
A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.
Latrobe police are asking for the public's help in locating a person who is accused of stealing a Christmas tree from a resident's front porch.
The Pitt Panthers will play East Carolina in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in a battle of AFC North rivals on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
The 5th annual PTL Toy Drive is tomorrow!
Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
The Pitt Panthers will play East Carolina in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in a battle of AFC North rivals on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Ravens today is set for 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to fire head coach Mike Tomlin before the end of the 2025 season.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Christmas kicked off in Hopewell on Saturday night with the ninth annual Holly Jolly Christmas Concert, which included a performance from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours!
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Police in Latrobe are asking for the public's help in locating a person who is accused of stealing a Christmas tree from a resident's front porch.
The Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh was one of the first domestic violence programs in the country, and it's the second-largest in Pennsylvania. Through the years, it has helped thousands escape abuse and recovery. Megan Shinn shares their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Three people had to be taken to the hospital, and one person was arrested after an early morning crash on Verona Road.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
