Gov. Corbett Signs Bill To Limit School Board Power
Besides his budget, Gov. Corbett signed another bill that will limit the power of local school boards to raise property taxes without a public referendum.
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Besides his budget, Gov. Corbett signed another bill that will limit the power of local school boards to raise property taxes without a public referendum.
Where Governor Corbett and Republicans made their cuts has sparked controversy, especially among educators who say children are being unfairly targeted.
Pennsylvania's General Assembly has signed off a nearly $27.2 billion budget.
Since the late 1970s, hundreds of death warrants have been signed by Pennsylvania governors, but only three convicted murderers have been executed and none in the last 12 years.
Parking tickets have always been a solid source of potential revenue for Pittsburgh, but for years there's been an exemption for the Regatta and Fourth of July.
Mike Pintek was joined in the studio by Jack Shea, President of Allegheny County Labor Council to discuss unions.
With a Thursday deadline looming, Republican legislative leaders in Harrisburg began on Monday to release details of their budget agreement with Gov. Tom Corbett.
President Obama toured CMU's Robotics Engineering Center, signed one of the robots and then announced a major $500 million project to advance manufacturing in America. While the speech was national in focus, it was clear that Pittsburgh was a special target.
A crowd of 150 university, business and government officials heard President Obama call for a new advanced manufacturing approach to reclaim America's edge.
A new bill would make Happy Hour even happier in Pennsylvania. Instead of just two hours, restaurants and bars could have 4-hour Happy Hours.
Right now, if parents choose to send their children to private or parochial schools, they must pay for that education and still pay taxes to fund their local public schools.
Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center in Lawrenceville will be the scene of President Obama's visit to Pittsburgh on Friday. This visit will be his fourth as President.
Synthetic drugs that can cause hallucinations and violent behavior are now illegal to purchase in Pennsylvania.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to a local Afghan veteran about the planned pull-out by the U.S. military.
The PA Senate approved the latest "castle doctrine" bill today by a lopsided 45-5 vote.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
The U.S. Attorney's Office honored retired Pittsburgh police officer Daniel Mead for his bravery during the deadly Tree of Life shooting.
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.
Dehydration and heat exhaustion risks increase for Pittsburgh firefighters when the temperatures rise, and they're asking for the community's help.
After the closure of Spirit Airlines left travelers from Pittsburgh without one of the options to Florida, Allegiant Air announced it would step in.
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.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
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.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
We're back in Indiana, the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, and Daisy Jade is getting a tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum!
If you've ever wondered if you should lift more weights or do more reps to build muscle, there are a lot of conflicting reports. Well, owner of Rebel Fitness, Dr. Natalie Gentile joins us to give you the knowledge you need to know!
Tonight is the finale of Survivor 50, and our friend Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt from season 44 is here to give us her predictions for the explosive finale!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is speaking with KJ Apa, who is portraying Jimmy Stewart in the upcoming movie!
There are few things more powerful than finding a swimsuit that fits and makes you feel good during your beach trip. So, we called in style expert Joanna Heyman to give us the guidance we need!
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.
Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
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.
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 exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
With hotter temperatures on the horizon, the risk for dehydration and heat exhaustion rises, especially for firefighters. That's why one department is putting the call out for the community's help. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
This week's Waiting Child, Hondo, has a passion for winning, and more than anything he's hoping to find a family to cheer him on.
We're back in Indiana, the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, and Daisy Jade is getting a tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum!
If you've ever wondered if you should lift more weights or do more reps to build muscle, there are a lot of conflicting reports. Well, owner of Rebel Fitness, Dr. Natalie Gentile joins us to give you the knowledge you need to know!
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.
