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Medical marijuana legalization is working its way through the Senate. Hear how it could help local families who have children suffering from diseases such as seizures.
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Medical marijuana legalization is working its way through the Senate. Hear how it could help local families who have children suffering from diseases such as seizures.
While Governor Corbett evaluates whether to sign the budget his fellow Republicans in the legislature have sent to him, his Democratic challenger Tom Wolf, campaigning in Pittsburgh, told KDKA political editor Jon Delano he disliked this budget but stopped short of saying he would veto it.
Made in Pennsylvania -- that's what Democratic candidate for governor Tom Wolf promoted on Monday as he visited start-up companies in Pittsburgh.
Immigration has been a hot button political issue in our country for a long time.
As a billionaire heir to the Mellon fortune, he could have lived a life of leisure.
From the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning to the Carnegie Mellon campus, food trucks sell all kinds of mouth-watering food.
Pennsylvania lawmakers sent Gov. Tom Corbett a $29.1 billion election-year spending plan shortly before Monday's midnight deadline and after hours of intense partisan debate, but Corbett said he was not ready to sign it.
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald join KDKA Radio once a month to take on concerns that are important to residents. Today, the men addressed issues like the Luke Bryan concert, bicycling in the city, "Choice Neighborhood", and more!
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women.
President Barack Obama plans to nominate former Procter & Gamble executive Robert McDonald as the next Veterans Affairs secretary, as the White House seeks to shore up an agency beset by treatment delays and struggling to deal with an influx of new veterans returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are preparing for more votes as they try to advance an approximately $29.1 billion spending plan for the new fiscal year that's nearly here.
UPMC has agreed to allow some Highmark insurance enrollees under certain conditions to continue using its doctors and facilities at in-network rates under a consent decree filed in court Friday after a long and bitter fight between the two western Pennsylvania health care giants.
With President Obama's efforts to increase the minimum wage blocked by Republicans in Congress, some companies are acting on their own.
Attorney General Tom Corbett first heard allegations of child sexual abuse by Jerry Sandusky in March of 2009.
New changes are taking place in Mayor Bill Peduto's office after word got out that nearly $2,000 was spent on a coffee machine, raising some eyebrows.
The Parkway East will be closed from the Squirrel Hill Tunnel to the Edgewood/Swissvale exit for more than 20 days for the Commercial Street Bridge replacement project.
The historic Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is rolling through western Pennsylvania on Saturday, with a stop in Leetsdale.
A former doctor at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is wanted by police for allegedly hiding cameras in staff restrooms.
Wyatt Fisher, an 18-year-old firefighter, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Clermont County, Ohio, officials said.
The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation is trying to draw businesses to its empty office space with a new "Skip the Tunnel" initiative.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
We're taking a look back at what happened this week on PTL.
We’re stepping into a vintage wonderland packed with iconic ‘90s and Y2K fashion, throwback music, and nostalgic treasures that’ll have you saying, “I used to have that!”
When traveling to a different country, the rules can be different from your own. Our resident travel expert Bobby Laurie is here to share some laws around the world.
From fake rentals to pickpockets, there are so many things to look out for when on vacation. Travel expert Bobby Laurie joins us to get us in the know.
Friday Free For All and some "Buzz in the 'Burgh."
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
The final par 3 at Diamond Run may not be the longest hole, but it will still test your skills.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday at PNC Park.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The #BurghProud Challenge raised more than $1.5 million in the last month thanks to help from the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
When are the fireworks tonight in Pittsburgh? Here's what to know about the city's Fourth of July celebration.
We're taking a look back at what happened this week on PTL.
We’re stepping into a vintage wonderland packed with iconic ‘90s and Y2K fashion, throwback music, and nostalgic treasures that’ll have you saying, “I used to have that!”
When traveling to a different country, the rules can be different from your own. Our resident travel expert Bobby Laurie is here to share some laws around the world.
From fake rentals to pickpockets, there are so many things to look out for when on vacation. Travel expert Bobby Laurie joins us to get us in the know.
Friday Free For All and some "Buzz in the 'Burgh."
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.
