Attorneys Talk County Property Taxes
Attorneys Bill Merchant and Marty Gefsky joined Rob Pratte to talk about Allegheny County's property tax battle.
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Attorneys Bill Merchant and Marty Gefsky joined Rob Pratte to talk about Allegheny County's property tax battle.
Allegheny County Economic Development Director Dennis Davin talked to Rob Pratte on the deal made to drill for natural gas on Pittsburgh International Airport property.
The suspect accused of abducting a little girl, stealing at least two vehicles and leading police on a lengthy chase is now behind bars at the Allegheny County Jail.
Marcellus Shale drilling adjacent and under Pittsburgh International Airport moved a step closer to reality on Friday, as members of Airport Authority voted unanimously to support a deal with Consol Energy.
There are new details in the trial of a man accused of raping women in two different counties.
Property owners in Allegheny County have extra time to pay this year's tax bill. That's because the first round of tax bills printed are wrong, over-charging you. And now, it's the county that will have to pay to fix the problem.
It's a problem you may not know you have, but it could end up costing you a bundle. Thousands of properties around Allegheny County have failed a dye test; and if you own one of them, the state and federal governments say you need to fix it.
As a county taxpayer, you've probably been bracing for it since you got your reassessment notice. Click on the county assessment website and there it is - your 2013 real estate tax bill.
The Monogahela River has been announced as the 2013 Pennsylvania river of the year following public, and online voting across the state.
Police are responding to an accident downtown.
Police are investigating after a man and woman were shot downtown Tuesday night.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports increased widespread flu activity in the state.
For the first time, everyone can see just what they'll be paying in new property taxes on the Allegheny County Assessment website.
Saul Franco-Jimenez came to the U.S. in 1990, became a citizen, married a girl from Lawrenceville and has four sons. Over the past decade he's built his grocery business stocking everything from Spanish spices to Rosary beads.
If you live in Allegheny County, you're probably expecting a higher tax bill after the most recent round of property assessments.
A flood advisory is in effect for the Ohio River.
Allegheny County taxpayers will pay more in taxes than the law allows, according to a charge made by County Controller Chelsa Wagner on Thursday.
Here's a recap of the Wednesday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News.
The flu has been deadly this year. Five deaths in Allegheny County, and this could go up.
The flu emergency continues around the country. The latest numbers are out, and the illness continues to spread. In fact, things are worse in Allegheny County than anywhere else in the state.
Some Allegheny County property owners who are upset they lost their assessment appeal are seeking to join a class-action lawsuit. They say they paid hundreds of dollars to have their home appraised, only to have the appraisal rejected.
As required by state law after a county reassessment, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has proposed a reduction in the city's property tax rate to keep the city from reaping a windfall from a 48 percent increase in property values under the county's new assessment system.
With 96 homicides in all, it was a year somewhat on par with others in Allegheny County, but what's changed is that the deadly toll is moving out of the City of Pittsburgh and into the suburbs.
Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that happened Friday night in Clairton.
Now that Christmas is over, you may be wondering what to do with your tree.
A Fayette County woman was found guilty of third-degree murder in the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepchild.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the coaching staffs for their American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Former Arizona Cardinal and University of Pittsburgh legend Larry Fitzgerald has officially been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After a deadly shooting late in 2025, the district attorney's office ordered the lodge closed, and a judge ruled in favor of the closure.
A Fayette County woman was found guilty of third-degree murder in the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepchild.
Mercedes Southard's remains were found nearly six months after she was reported missing in Ohio.
Kyle Slaymaker, a self-proclaimed life coach with a "spanking fetish," was found guilty of child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
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.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
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.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
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Whisker Wonderland is bringing a cuteness overload and sharing their story with us. This may be your sign to become a cat parent!
Daisy is in Washington County to show us why this world-class baseball event remains so special to the community.
Jimmy Big Muscles is back in the PTL kitchen to bring the ocean's freshness all the way to Pittsburgh.
Boaz is turning up the heat at Pittsburgh’s one-of-a-kind Celtic Fire Festival!
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
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.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the coaching staffs for their American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Former Arizona Cardinal and University of Pittsburgh legend Larry Fitzgerald has officially been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
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.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Steeler Nation made their way out to Latrobe on Saturday for the team's annual nighttime practice. For many fans, the practice presents their only opportunity to check out training camp. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The Senate early on Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, installing President Trump's former defense lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official.
A young child was flown to the hospital after nearly drowning in a pool at a campground in Fayette County.
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, Quaker Valley, and Uniontown Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
