Pennsylvania lawmaker to introduce legislation to require cursive handwriting in schools
Rep. Joseph Adams sent a letter telling the Pa. House he plans to introduce the legislation.
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Rep. Joseph Adams sent a letter telling the Pa. House he plans to introduce the legislation.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
State Rep. Arvind Venkat's bills would help promote food safety at restaurants across the commonwealth.
Parents could face fines or community service if it's found their child was bullying other students.
The revenue generated by the bill will increase the number of dog wardens.
The new laws extend the required stopping distance and impose harsher penalties on repeat offenders.
Pennsylvania lawmakers say this is not partisan, just a matter of protecting women who work in Pennsylvania's State Capitol.
Pennsylvania lawmakers say this is not partisan, just a matter of protecting women who work in Pennsylvania's State Capitol.
The proposed legislation would add more regulation to "games of skill."
A Democratic Pennsylvania state lawmaker has announced that he will run for treasurer in 2024, positioning himself as an ideological opposite to the Republican incumbent regarding abortion access and the 2020 election.
Democrats have retained narrow control of the Pennsylvania House following a special election in Pittsburgh.
The funding will offer snacks to students outside of scheduled meal times.
Five former leaders of the Pennsylvania corrections officers' union have been charged with theft.
Police say Travis Collins is accused of killing Ashley Sarazen after the two met a bar.
The wreck happened during heavy rain around 11:50 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 81 just north of Harrisburg, police said.
"Lack of access to health care is a major problem in this part of the state," Lt. Gov Austin Davis said.
Senator Cappelletti's bill would allow drying racks and clotheslines outside
The site is believed to be the oldest continuously operated market house in the United States.
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the Republican-controlled Senate to return to the Pennsylvania Capitol to finalize a state spending plan.
Two bills are being discussed in Harrisburg looking to protect drivers from tickets and fines.
Shapiro's office gave no reason for the decision.
The Pa. House of Representatives passed the resolution on Tuesday.
A proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Now Pennsylvanians can use W-2s, 1099s, pay stubs, and others.
The leg bands will help researchers identify the falcons when they fledge from the nest.
A teenage driver is facing charges after police said he hit and killed a tractor-trailer driver on the side of the road and fled the scene.
An 80-year-old man was driving drunk and high when he caused a fiery wrong-way crash on Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County, police said.
An electric car parked in the McCandless Crossing shopping plaza caught fire while charging on Tuesday evening.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
After an active overnight with strong to severe storms, we are left with heavy downpours throughout the morning commute and into the afternoon/evening.
A teenage driver is facing charges after police said he hit and killed a tractor-trailer driver on the side of the road and fled the scene.
An 80-year-old man was driving drunk and high when he caused a fiery wrong-way crash on Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County, police said.
An electric car parked in the McCandless Crossing shopping plaza caught fire while charging on Tuesday evening.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
If you’re planning on getting organized this year with some spring cleaning, it’s also a good time to do a “digital spring refresh" and get your monthly bills in order, too.
Pittsburgh sports fans are known for their passion, but just how far does that black-and-gold pride go? KDKA-TV’s Fan N'ATion finds out!
Easter is this weekend for many, and next weekend for those celebrating Orthodox Easter. Different dates, same delicious tradition: a beautiful braided sweet bread that takes center stage on the table.
PTL hosts Daisy Jade and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
The new display panels will replace the original sidewalk bricks, which have required repeated repairs since the park opened in 2001.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
If you’re planning on getting organized this year with some spring cleaning, it’s also a good time to do a “digital spring refresh" and get your monthly bills in order, too.
Pittsburgh sports fans are known for their passion, but just how far does that black-and-gold pride go? KDKA-TV’s Fan N'ATion finds out!
Easter is this weekend for many, and next weekend for those celebrating Orthodox Easter. Different dates, same delicious tradition: a beautiful braided sweet bread that takes center stage on the table.
PTL hosts Daisy Jade and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
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.
