U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
The government shutdown is over, but many people in Pennsylvania are still waiting for their food assistance benefits.
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
The campaign was announced as part of Highmark's effort to raise awareness about food insecurity.
The shutdown didn't stop some from honoring those who served.
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Some of Sen. John Fetterman's constituents said they struggled to reach his office ahead of the vote on the government shutdown.
SNAP benefits are in the process of being sent to recipients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey following a judge's order.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
As Pennsylvania waits on federal funding for LIHEAP, Shapiro announced a commitment from utility companies that heat will not be shut off.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.
As the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history nears 40 days, Pittsburgh-area businesses are feeling the strain too.
While Pittsburgh isn't one of the airports expected to reduce flights, the reduction could still impact your travel from PIT.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
Confusion continues to swirl around whether SNAP benefits will be funded, partially funded, or not funded.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
There are ways to stretch what you have without sacrificing the healthy side of eating.
Watch as President Trump discusses testing nuclear weapons, U.S.-China relations, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs, and whether he'll try to stay in the White House beyond 2028.
"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.
TSA workers at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport were gifted a check to help them through a lack of a paycheck.
Much of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Here's what that means.
Jennifer Ghosh in Millvale knows what it's like to fall through the cracks, and with people losing SNAP benefits, she's stepping in.
Air traffic controller Jack Criss, a single father, says he's had to make difficult financial decisions to support his family during the government shutdown.
School districts are now dealing with the fallout of a winter that has already pushed calendars to the limit.
With the storm over, it's now time to clean up the snow-covered, icy sidewalks.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
After a storm dumped about a foot of snow across the Pittsburgh area, PennDOT said main roads are looking good, though there's still some work to do on secondary streets.
The Pittsburgh-area county community rallied to help a soon-to-be father be there for the birth of his son during a historic snowstorm.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared a state of emergency on Monday after a historic winter storm blanketed the region in deep snow.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closures and delays for Tuesday after a historic storm blew through, leaving inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures.
A historic winter storm blanketed the Pittsburgh region with heavy snow on Sunday.
The National Weather Service said that wind chills in the Pittsburgh region could fall as low as 25 below zero.
Some parts of the Pittsburgh area reported as much as 20 inches of snow on Sunday.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
News broke over the weekend that the Pittsburgh native is being hired to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach of the Steelers.
Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh's four-game western Canada trip.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
Pittsburghers spent Monday digging out after western Pennsylvania was hit by a historic snowstorm.
The KDKA Weather Team has the latest forecast after historic snowfall in the Pittsburgh area.
School districts are now dealing with the fallout of a winter that has already pushed calendars to the limit. KDKA's Shelley Bortz has more.
With the storm over, it's now time to clean up the snow-covered, icy sidewalks.
Tracing the past of a man now known as "Sugar Shane" -- and how his troubled life pointed to his future downfall.
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.
