Pennsylvania School Mask Mandate Takes Effect Tuesday, Lawsuit Seeks To Stop It
In an effort to keep schools from shutting down due to COVID-19, a statewide mask mandate in all Pennsylvania schools will go into effect this week.
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In an effort to keep schools from shutting down due to COVID-19, a statewide mask mandate in all Pennsylvania schools will go into effect this week.
The United States has filed a suit against UPMC, its physician practice group and the chair of its Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery over healthcare fraud allegations.
A lawsuit against drugmakers AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson, and McKesson is now in closing arguments.
The Pittsburgh Zoo says it's moving forward with its upcoming Asian Lantern Festival after a judge denied the Cleveland Metroparks' request for a temporary restraining order over the name.
A woman from Wexford who worked at Nemacolin Wildlife Adventure is suing her former employer.
Reality TV star Abby Lee Miller is suing American Airlines and Pittsburgh International Airport.
A local woman who says she was hit by a car during a protest on the Veterans Bridge last year is suing the driver.
A woman who was impaled by a beach umbrella in Maryland three years ago has sued the town and umbrella business, claiming their negligence resulted in serious injuries.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has dropped its legal action against more than 40 restaurants that were accused of defying state orders to close indoor dining and maintain social-distancing protocols.
Testimony from a fire chief in West Virginia concluded the first week of a landmark trial against the "big three" opioid distributors.
A Pittsburgh attorney says he and his client have filed a police report against Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald for an alleged assault.
Two victims of a turnpike crash that killed five and injured 60 are filing a lawsuit.
Lawmakers are considering fast-tracking a bid to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution that would extend the window for victims of child sexual abuse to file lawsuits.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is suing dozens of restaurants for violating the state's last ban on indoor dining.
Two indoor water parks are suing over Gov. Tom Wolf's new coronavirus mitigation efforts.
The lawsuit claims that Facebook acquired competition through illegal and predatory manners and claims multiple violations of federal antitrust laws
U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler of Peters has joined other Republican members of Congress in filing a legal brief in support of the latest election court challenge.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his campaign will join an improbable case before the Supreme Court challenging election results in Pennsylvania and other states that he lost as he tries to look past the justices' rejection of a last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania's certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory.
The nursing home industry has filed suit against Pennsylvania, claiming the state illegally withheld more than $150 million that was intended to help long-term care facilities shoulder the financial burden of the coronavirus pandemic.
Three formerly incarcerated women with disabilities filed a lawsuit against the Allegheny County Jail claiming a sergeant there brutally assaulted them.
A Pennsylvania appeals court judge ordered state officials on Wednesday to halt any further steps toward certifying election results.
Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will take up challenges to more than 8,000 ballots in Philadelphia filed by President Donald Trump's campaign, among the lawsuits launched by the Republican and his allies amid President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state.
A federal court held a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the Trump campaign's claim that mail-in ballots should not be counted in Allegheny County and several other counties in the state.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has rejected the Trump campaign's claim that Philadelphia did not offer meaningful access to the vote count.
A lawsuit alleging widespread abuse at a now-closed northern West Virginia boarding school has been settled for $52 million.
A man is facing multiple charges after a viral video showed him using racial slurs at a woman in a Westmoreland County Walmart.
The Mars Area Public Library has been dealing with significant water damage caused by ice dams.
Smithfield Street is about to undergo a transformation that will include rebuilding, landscaping, signage, and so much more.
As the hype builds before the NFL Draft, a brand-new documentary will showcase Western Pennsylvania's football history.
The 54-year-old Howell entered the Check Eye Group in North Belle Vernon naked and allegedly began to destroy the office with knives.
A man is facing multiple charges after a viral video showed him using racial slurs at a woman in a Westmoreland County Walmart.
The Mars Area Public Library has been dealing with significant water damage caused by ice dams.
Smithfield Street is about to undergo a transformation that will include rebuilding, landscaping, signage, and so much more.
As the hype builds before the NFL Draft, a brand-new documentary will showcase Western Pennsylvania's football history.
The 54-year-old Howell entered the Check Eye Group in North Belle Vernon naked and allegedly began to destroy the office with knives.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
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.
Garden expert Doug Oster shows us how to turn your windowsill into a greenhouse!
Daisy visits Market District and Chef Crystal Baldwin to learn how to cook up some sticky and spicy “chamoy” chicken wings.
Fashion influencer Chloe Xandria and her mom, Brenda Johnson, are showing how to dress for any age.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Makeup artist Antonette Medved is walking us through the steps to create the lip look that will have people talking.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
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.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
As the hype builds before the NFL Draft, a brand-new documentary will showcase Western Pennsylvania's football history.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
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.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Considered one of Pittsburgh's main streets, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure has unveiled plans to completely overhaul Smithfield Street. KDKA's Jessica Riley spoke with some downtown residents about what this could mean for the city.
The team at the Mars Area Public Library has been doing a different kind of reading lately - learning about ice dams as they continue to cause water damage to their building. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the story.
A 54-year-old man in Westmoreland County was taken into custody after he attempted to destroy an eye doctor's office with knives while naked.
The show is expected to begin filming in Pittsburgh sometime in March.
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.
