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Former Freedom Area High School coach Steven Wetzel stole $91,000 from a bogus charity, U.S. Attorney David Hickton has charged, a charity that KDKA has learned was never properly registered in Pennsylvania.
One local official has a bold idea for how to get the state budget passed: close the liquor stores and cut off lawmakers' paychecks.
If next year's April primary were held today, Pennsylvania Republicans would pick Donald Trump as their nominee.
On Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf joined "The KDKA Morning News" with Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about the state budget and how negations with Republican leadership are going.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane's lawyer said Tuesday she expects to disclose new details about a pornographic email scandal as part of her criminal defense, following the release of court documents that suggest she already had the authority to make them public, despite her claims to the contrary.
Pennsylvania's 500 school districts get millions of dollars in state funding to operate.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane's political support has virtually collapsed as she prepares to fight criminal charges that could end her career.
Pennsylvania's attorney general commented publicly for the first time about the criminal charges that could end her career, but spent more time blaming her legal troubles on a "grand plan" to conceal pornographic and racially insensitive emails circulated among judges and state prosecutors.
Facing pressure to resign, Pennsylvania's attorney general plans to publicly discuss the criminal charges leveled against her in what a prosecutor has described as a political payback scheme.
Pennsylvania's top prosecutor has taken on the new role of criminal defendant.
A combative Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman-turned-presidential candidate, jolted the first Republican debate of the 2016 campaign by warning he might run as an independent if denied the GOP nomination. His startling declaration left his onstage rivals scrambling to compete for attention the rest of the night.
Pennsylvania's top prosecutor has been charged with violating grand jury secrecy laws and lying about her actions under oath.
There are new developments surrounding the ongoing criminal investigation of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
A Pennsylvania philanthropist and political activist who helped propel moderate Republicans to state and national offices has died. Elsie Hillman was 89.
Pittsburgh City Council on Monday approved an ordinance requiring employers in the city to provide paid sick leave to employees in the face of opposition from business owners who threatened a lawsuit over the legislation.
Paul Robinson, the father charged in the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State, is a managing attorney at a law firm in Pittsburgh.
Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snarled two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
U.S. News and World Report has a list of the best high schools in the Pittsburgh area for 2026.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
A New Castle man who unsuccessfully ran for the Pennsylvania House is now the focus of a grand jury indictment, charged with sex offenses.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Daniel Hill with House Call Personal Training shows how a quick 4-minute workout a day can help improve strength, balance and physical function in adults 65+.
Daisy gets a tour around the new reimagined Cranberry Giant Eagle.
Daisy and Heather guess the value of vintage housework items.
The First Annual Judgment of Zelienople is a blind wine tasting event hosted by Papa Joe's Wine Cellar in Zelienople.
We head to the Heinz History Center, where one of the coolest exhibits in town is bringing the history of the Ice Age to life.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Brandon Dukes and Scott Timko are on the ballot in a special election in Pennsylvania’s 12th State House District.
A man is facing stalking charges after police said he followed a woman home from the bar and tried to get into her home in Bellevue.
The mayor of Glassport Borough is facing two counts of violation of privacy after police said they found a hidden camera in a bathroom of his home.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Increasing longevity one step at a time
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.
