Tax Increase Bill Introduced To Allegheny County Council
Allegheny County Council formally introduced a bill that would raise taxes for property owners. The bill is likely to pass, but County Executive Dan Onorato could veto it.
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Allegheny County Council formally introduced a bill that would raise taxes for property owners. The bill is likely to pass, but County Executive Dan Onorato could veto it.
The failure by Penn State assistant coach Mike McQueary or anybody else at Penn State to notify police when Jerry Sandusky was caught in the shower with a young boy has spurred new legislation.
Allegheny County Council Democrats proposed a 1 mill property tax increase Monday, part of an effort to curb the effects of $50 million in service cuts.
For the first time in 10 years, there are plans to increase property taxes in Allegheny County. Proponents say it could raise millions of dollars to help restore recent human services cuts in the area.
CBS will present the Campaign 2012 season's first network broadcast of a Republican Presidential Primary debate on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Speculation is growing that former Homeland Security Secretary and PA Gov. Tom Ridge could replace Penn State president Graham Spanier, even though sources close to Ridge tell KDKA-TV that no one official at Penn State has approached Ridge about the position.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a property tax increase to benefit the Carnegie Library System in Tuesday's election. The referendum passed with a staggering 71 percent of the vote.
Rich Fitzgerald has won the race for Allegheny County Chief Executive. Fitzgerald, a Democrat, defeated Mt. Lebanon Republican D. Raja.
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Twins from Aliquippa, Dwan and Donald Walker, are running for office and hoping to improve the town.
Voters are getting the chance to let their voices be heard on this election day. However, because it is not a presidential election year, voter turnout is expected to be light.
Voters will be heading to the polls today to determine several key races around the area.
Today is election day and KDKA has put together a guide to help you navigate the voting process.
KDKA AM's John Shumway talks to Raja and Rich Fitzgerald on the eve of the county executive election.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. is running unopposed in Tuesday's election, but that doesn't mean he won't still face a political challenge in the ballot booth.
More than 100 people were arrested during a statewide human trafficking crackdown in Ohio, the attorney general announced on Thursday.
A deadly motorcycle crash in Cranberry Township near Interstate 79 was discovered more than two days after it happened, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Brandon Lowe homered, Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2.
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Idlewild and SoakZone are getting ready for their 149th season.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Tony Guy defeated Jesse James Vodvarka in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Rep. Summer Lee has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back on the program like he is every Thursday, and he's got the best events you can check out this weekend in the 'Burgh!
We've all dropped things right after we walk in the door with the promise to organize it later, only for the clutter to become unbearable. Now, there's a way to avoid it, and Kara Huffmyer from Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how!
This weekend, the best pizza makers in the 'Burgh are descending upon Lawrenceville for the annual Pizza Olympics! Boaz Frankel caught up with the boys from Badamo's to talk about what they'll be offering.
America's 250th birthday is less than two months away, and Elizabeth Langbell from Fine Wine & Good Spirits is in studio to give us some tasty drinks we can whip up for the fourth!
Kitchen clutter can sneak up on even the best of us, that why Amber Hollenbach from Happy Lark Home Organizing joins us to show us the best ways to avoid those messes!
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Brandon Lowe homered, Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Steelers players will report to camp in Latrobe on Tuesday, July 28.
The first 20,000 fans at PNC Park on July 25 will get a bobblehead inspired by The Pitt.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
It's been 15 years since the Disney Store called Ross Park Mall home, but it's coming back starting this weekend.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The Woodland Hills school board voted to remove Superintendent Joe Maluchnik in March, but he has the right to appeal. Ricky Sayer was at Maluchnik's appeal hearing.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The Mars Fighting' Planet has been named the best mascot in the country. Affectionately called the Mars Meatball, there's a lot this mascot can do.
Fourteen-year-old Josie Sal performs "Another Gun" on Talk Pittsburgh.
Boaz is learning more about the inaugural Pittsburgh Pizza Olympics.
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.
