Corbett Signs Off On Long-Term Lottery Lease, Defends His Action
Gov. Tom Corbett said his administration on Wednesday night signed off on the Pennsylvania Lottery deal. Corbett is giving a 20-year contract to a British firm to operate the lottery.
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Gov. Tom Corbett said his administration on Wednesday night signed off on the Pennsylvania Lottery deal. Corbett is giving a 20-year contract to a British firm to operate the lottery.
One of the two companies that dropped its pursuit of a contract to manage the Pennsylvania Lottery says it was unable to get all of its questions answered by Gov. Tom Corbett's administration.
Here's a recap of Monday's KDKA Afternoon News.
Lottery scams are not uncommon, but they typically involve a scam artist in another country or at least another state. What makes this latest local case unusual is that a person involved in the scam actually showed up at the victim's house. KDKA is hiding the victim's identity for her own safety.
Gov. Tom Corbett has signed off on a controversial bid by a British company to take over the Pennsylvania Lottery. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/tag/lottery/And some Democratic legislators are furious.
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 note demanding $50,000 from a bank teller, written on a third-grade homework assignment, helped catch a bank robber in Pittsburgh.
For 25 days this summer, the Parkway East will be shut down as they replace the Commercial Street Bridge.
A warm-up is on the way in Pittsburgh, but before that, cool, fall-like temperatures will be in place on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
Mickey Moniak and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
A note demanding $50,000 from a bank teller, written on a third-grade homework assignment, helped catch a bank robber in Pittsburgh.
For 25 days this summer, the Parkway East will be shut down as they replace the Commercial Street Bridge.
A warm-up is on the way in Pittsburgh, but before that, cool, fall-like temperatures will be in place on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
Mickey Moniak and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
Mikey introduces us to Danny, a young man who dreams of a future in law.
For decades, Rick Sebak has been synonymous with the City of Pittsburgh, and he's got the stories to tell. He took a walk with our very own Boaz Frankel to hear some of those tales.
More than 25 restaurants in Oakland are offering everything from quick bites to full dining experiences, and here to tell us about it and how you can plan your culinary tour are Chris as Will from the University Club at Pitt.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re talking with “Listen Lucy” Founder, Jordan Corcoran about the camp she started for young minds.
Travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on the show, and he's giving you the advice you need for your summer plans, OR, if you're planning to follow the Steelers to Paris, how you can save some cash to get there.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mickey Moniak and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
On Wednesday evening, PennDOT provided an update for drivers on the upcoming Parkway East closure as they replace the Commercial Street Bridge. John Shumway is here to give drivers the information they need to know.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A proposal has been put forward by Allegheny County to provide mandatory 18-week paid parental leave, and now the public can make their voices heard on the legislation. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
While we already know all of the opponents, and that the Steelers will play the NFL's first-ever game in Paris, on Thursday night, we get the full schedule. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has more.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss today's sports topics.
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.
