College honors popular campus cat with "doctor of litter-ature" degree
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
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A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield welcome student inventors from Keystone Oaks to the studio. The students and their creations are headed to an international competition in Iowa.
Protesters around the U.S. and the world have increasingly taken steps to remain anonymous by wearing a combination of head and face covering.
Two schools in the Pittsburgh area were among the 10 best in Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News and World Report.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
RJ Krishnaswamy, 17, received a master's degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh on Saturday.
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March.
Gov. Josh Shapiro says his administration will move all standardized school assessment tests online.
A federal appeals court overturned West Virginia's law barring transgender girls from girls' sports teams, finding that it violates Title IX.
A survey by the Pew Research Center of 2,531 public K-12 teachers last year illustrates the extent to which the pandemic's unraveling of academic life still weighs heavily on them.
The challenges students face in and out of the classroom aren't the same in every school district.
Prospective college students took the SAT online for the first time this week.
Prospective college students took the SAT online for the first time this week.
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice's administration has been characterized by flat budgets and record surpluses that were used to cut the state's income tax last year.
A medical marvel is taking place just outside of Pittsburgh, and it's the perfect story for World Kidney Month. Daisy took a trip to IUP where the ground-breaking research is taking place.
An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics.
Earlier this week, the Biden administration announced $1.2 billion in forgiveness for 153,000 borrowers.
PTL's Daisy Jade heads over to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center where you can party with the dinosaurs this weekend as Jurassic Quest returns to Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Department of Education is launching a new effort to try to make the process easier for colleges and students.
Receiving financial aid can be the difference in whether some attend college or not, making the application process critical.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration says he plans next month to propose steps toward fixing a state higher education system that's among the worst in the nation in affordability.
A federal judge has ruled that a Pennsylvania law making it a crime to release information about teacher disciplinary complaints is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment.
It's a highly competitive market — attracting high school students to attend colleges — and getting students physically on campus is the first step.
Three University of Pittsburgh football players are facing charges after police said they "recklessly" rode dirt bikes through Oakland last month.
Sarosh Sheth, an Ohio State University student, was killed after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crashed onto a sidewalk.
Chase Horton, 23, is facing aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges.
The Steelers began training camp on Tuesday, taking another step in the team's quest to capture a seventh Lombardi Trophy.
A line of storms could move through the area between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Three University of Pittsburgh football players are facing charges after police said they "recklessly" rode dirt bikes through Oakland last month.
A man in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania, is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor's rooster because it kept waking him up.
Sarosh Sheth, an Ohio State University student, was killed after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crashed onto a sidewalk.
Chase Horton, 23, is facing aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
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.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
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
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.
The Persad Center in Lawrenceville is just one of the organizations you can donate to during the Pittsburgh Foundation’s One Day of Giving on Aug. 4.
Scratch & Co. is bringing Shark Week to life in Pittsburgh. They’ve brought some “jaw-some” shark-inspired menu items to help celebrate!
Thanks to the work of Bonnie DeMotte, a local nonprofit in Sharpsburg is helping change the grocery landscape for its community.
We’re headed to the attic to clear out some treasures with Dr. Lori! Do you know what these treasures are worth?
Daisy Jade brings us to this brand-new spot in West View that’s putting a giant twist on the American classic.
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.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
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
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
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.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Steelers began training camp on Tuesday, taking another step in the team's quest to capture a seventh Lombardi Trophy.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after getting hit by a pitch.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
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.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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 Persad Center in Lawrenceville is just one of the organizations you can donate to during the Pittsburgh Foundation’s One Day of Giving on Aug. 4.
Scratch & Co. is bringing Shark Week to life in Pittsburgh. They’ve brought some “jaw-some” shark-inspired menu items to help celebrate!
Thanks to the work of Bonnie DeMotte, a local nonprofit in Sharpsburg is helping change the grocery landscape for its community.
We’re headed to the attic to clear out some treasures with Dr. Lori! Do you know what these treasures are worth?
Daisy Jade brings us to this brand-new spot in West View that’s putting a giant twist on the American classic.
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.
