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It's getting down to the wire for Gov. Tom Corbett to okay a deal with a British company to take over the Pennsylvania lottery, but outgoing Pa. Auditor General Jack Wagner is raising some red flags.
Someone in Beaver County is $1 million richer this holiday season.
Police used a hidden camera to catch the former employee of a western Pennsylvania cigarette store stealing smokes and lottery tickets - and say he's acknowledged doing the same thing 14 times in the last month.
Two lottery tickets worth a total of $500,000 were sold in Pennsylvania.
Although the no one in Pennsylvania won the $550 million powerball jackpot, tickets worth $1 million were sold in three counties.
Across the country, people lined up to get a shot at Wednesday night's massive Powerball lottery jackpot. It's a record-breaker with more than $550 million up for grabs.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Schlessinger about what you should do and what to watch for if you win the Powerball jackpot.
The record Powerball jackpot has grown to $550 million and it has many dreaming of what they would do with the money.
A record jackpot has a lot of people buying Powerball tickets. At Smithfield News in Downtown Pittsburgh, a pretty steady group of customers bought $2 Powerball tickets on Monday.
Created more than 40 years ago, the Pennsylvania Lottery has been a state-run program to generate funds for programs benefitting senior citizens.
Powerball sales are brisk at Byers Main Street Market. The convenience store in Uniontown had a million dollar winner Wednesday night. Kayla Hendrickson sold him the ticket.
The Powerball jackpot has pushed passed the $300 million mark and that has people rushing to buy tickets for tonight's drawing.
The hunt is on today for the Golden Ticket – the series of numbers that will be the ultimate life changer.
People have 540 million reasons to stop by their local convenience store today, if they haven't already.
Americans from coast to coast are dreaming big today.
Imagine getting your hands on $363 million. Many people are picturing it because that is the current Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs.
This Saturday's Powerball drawing is attracting a lot of attention.
Officials are expecting such a large crowd at the preliminary hearing for former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky next week that they have decided to hold a lottery to determine who will be allowed to enter the courtroom.
People constantly dream of hitting the lottery and the dream may seem more realistic very soon. Starting next year, your odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are going up. However, you'll be paying more for that better shot.
A fire at a closed steel mill in Weirton, West Virginia, has been brought under control, but only after firefighters faced significant challenges.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
Propel Schools said the matter was investigated as soon as it was brought to the organization's attention.
The investigation remains ongoing.
McConnell, a Chartiers Valley High School graduate, reached the milestone with two assists in the first quarter of Friday's game.
A fire at a closed steel mill in Weirton, West Virginia, has been brought under control, but only after firefighters faced significant challenges.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
Propel Schools said the matter was investigated as soon as it was brought to the organization's attention.
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Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
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.
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.
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Tony Ciotoli, from City Grows, shows us which plants can help purify spaces during the cold, stuffy winter months!
Team PTL shares simple ways to find happiness with one go-to move!
Fitness Trainer, Daniel Hill of House Call Personal Training, shows us some simple exercises to get your body moving!
Local content creator, Jimmy Big Muscles, channeled his “Nonna’s” Chicken Cotoletta for today’s recipe!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
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.
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.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
McConnell, a Chartiers Valley High School graduate, reached the milestone with two assists in the first quarter of Friday's game.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
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."
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Two Propel Schools employees have been relieved of their positions following an investigation into 'inappropriate' social media posts related to a news report about Iran and President Trump, the district said in a statement on Saturday.
A fire at a closed steel mill in Weirton, West Virginia, has been brought under control, but only after firefighters faced significant challenges. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Watch as teams from Elizabeth Forward, The Kiski School, and Penn Trafford high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
