Pennsylvania Officials Recapture Nearly $800 Million In Unemployment Benefits From Fraudsters
Pennsylvania officials recaptured nearly $800 million of unemployment benefits that fraudsters were trying to steal.
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Pennsylvania officials recaptured nearly $800 million of unemployment benefits that fraudsters were trying to steal.
A man accused of embezzling more than $1.2 million from a church in Upper St. Clair was sentenced in federal court.
More people are saying they were unknowingly signed up for Chase Bank accounts.
The. Pa. Department of Labor & Industry is warning the public of a new national unemployment scam aiming to commit fraud against those seeking unemployment benefits.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they have arrested 15 nonimmigrant students as part of an investigation into alleged fraud.
An activist is accused of spending for personal use some $200,000 in donations to what was represented as a Black Lives Matter charity.
Twenty more inmates and accomplices have been charged in connection with the alleged statewide scheme to illegally obtain coronavirus unemployment benefits.
A homeless couple is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of checks in Washington County.
A judge has ordered a former West Virginia University physics professor who admitted committing federal fraud to serve three months in prison.
A former West Virginia University associate professor admitted to wire fraud and filing a false tax return.
The state is taking steps to cut down on unemployment fraud, scams and other problems, too.
The state has paid out $16.6 billion in unemployment benefits since mid-March, but now the system is dealing with a new problem.
Following a tip from a Western Pennsylvania consumer, a man was arrested for selling fraudulent COVID-19 testing kits.
Local police are issuing a "community alert" about a construction company that's allegedly taking money up front but not completing any work.
The U.S. Army is warning the public about fraudulent text messages alerting individuals that they have been selected for a military draft.
Four people have been arrested in a local fraudulent check scheme on Monday.
A South Park woman is facing more than 60 counts of forgery after she allegedly stole nearly $28,000 from a 91-year-old man.
As a kid, Brian Antonelli was tethered to his mother's apron strings, helping her make her signature Italian wedding soup.
A West Virginia physician has been sentenced to probation for writing fraudulent prescriptions so he could get drugs.
A Pennsylvania contractor that took kickbacks at two military bases is heading to federal prison for fraud.
Hundreds of credit cards issued by the district to teachers and staff have questionable oversight and controls.
State Police in Somerset are looking for a suspect posing a Publisher's Clearinghouse employee.
The former treasurer of Brownsville Ambulance Services, Inc. was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of mail fraud and theft from a program receiving federal funds.
The operator of a Pittsburgh-based government lobbying firm is facing charges of taking an excess of $100,000 from small businesses.
A longtime Pennsylvania clerk of courts has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stole public money and then tried to hide his tracks by forging records.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
It's back-to-school time across the Pittsburgh region, prompting a new safety initiative from Pennsylvania State Police.
Police say a Pitt student was assaulted by a man who had the key to his apartment building on Forbes Avenue.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A 19-year-old man is in the Allegheny County Jail after police say he assaulted two women and a man in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday.
A 19-year-old man is in the Allegheny County Jail after police say he assaulted two women and a man in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday.
Police say a Pitt student was assaulted by a man who had the key to his apartment building on Forbes Avenue.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
It's back-to-school time across the Pittsburgh region, prompting a new safety initiative from Pennsylvania State Police.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
This month's Community Hero is a high school student with a passion for giving back. He founded a nonprofit that gives back to our active-duty military.
Pittsburgh artist Kait Schoeb plans on creating a live painting at this year's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show and then auctioning it off to a PTL viewer.
Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea created two blends for the KDKA Turkey Fund this year. Fifty percent of those sales go right to the Turkey Fund.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Marshall's has been serving the community from a gas station for years. Now, they're going viral for their popular Reuben sandwich.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzales led off the 12th inning with an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A Fayette County soccer organization is seeking help from the community after its soccer fields were vandalized.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
Pennsylvania announced a lawsuit against Snapchat on Tuesday.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America.”
It's back-to-school time across the Pittsburgh region, prompting a new safety initiative from Pennsylvania State Police.
Leaders in Pittsburgh are sounding the alarm over rising energy costs and their impact on underinvested communities.
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.
