Pittsburgh nonprofit helps children impacted by gun violence
With the pews packed, children felt the holiday cheer from inside Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
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With the pews packed, children felt the holiday cheer from inside Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Pennsylvania leaders, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, say communities in the commonwealth can look to Chester in combating gun violence.
Nearly a dozen people were arrested in connection with investigations into illegal straw purchases of firearms in the Pittsburgh area.
Homicides are down in the city of Pittsburgh, but in McKees Rocks and other struggling towns in Allegheny County, fatal shootings are on the rise.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Melissa Shusterman says her legislation cracking down on ghost guns is "common-sense."
CBS News analysis of data on every U.S. school shooting since 1966 found many safety steps taken by school administrators don't address a significant threat to students and teachers.
After a false alarm that a gunman was roaming one Catholic high school, the local diocese began forming its own armed police force.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
The CDC looked at emergency medical services data from 27 states.
People gathered on Saturday to say enough is enough. They don't want to see another life lost to gun violence.
People gathered on Saturday to say enough is enough. They don't want to see another life lost to gun violence. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
Shapiro sat down with CBS News Philadelphia Sports Director Don Bell for a wide-ranging conversation about tourism in Pennsylvania ahead of 2026, gun violence, racial and religious tolerance and more.
Eight Northeast High School students were shot in Philadelphia near a SEPTA bus station at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues on Wednesday, police said.
Two youth sports coaches in Pittsburgh are taking a unique approach to violence prevention.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are working on new gun safety laws.
2023 provided a ray of hope in the youth gun violence that has gripped the region in recent years.
The calendar year 2023 provided a ray of hope in the youth gun violence that has gripped the region in recent years. KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan reports.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
The community organization answers the call to help prevent young people from becoming victims or suspects.
Sunday afternoon, the Beaver County community shared a prayer to end gun violence in Baden.
A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $1.42 million was sold in Westmoreland County.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
Scott Township is among multiple towns and municipalities where a lack of rock salt is causing some difficult decisions.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $1.42 million was sold in Westmoreland County.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
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.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
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 Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
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.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
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.
