Reporter Update: Calls continue for increasing the minimum wage
KDKA's Chris Hoffman is talking to local business owners about what raising the minimum wage would mean for them.
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KDKA's Chris Hoffman is talking to local business owners about what raising the minimum wage would mean for them.
Target announced Monday that it is raising its starting wage for workers in some positions to up to $24.
The battle to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage, stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009, is heating up again.
Hobby Lobby has announced it is increasing its minimum wage for full-time employees to $18.50 per hour.
BNY Mellon is raising its minimum pay from $16.50 an hour to $18 an hour.
Costco this week raised its starting wage for hourly store workers in the United States for the second time this year as businesses hike pay to draw and retain workers amid a labor shortage.
In a stalemate with lawmakers over raising the minimum wage or requiring companies to have paid sick leave, Gov. Tom Wolf says he will impose those requirements on companies getting loans, grants or tax breaks from the state.
PNC Bank is the latest large U.S. financial services company to increase wages in a bid to keep and attract employees, raising its minimum wage to $18 an hour while also giving higher-paid workers a bump in pay.
Gov. Tom Wolf and state lawmakers renewed their push to hike the minimum wage.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry says raising the minimum wage would immediately benefit rural areas.
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour for non-tipped employees.
A state official says it's time to immediately raise the state's minimum wage.
Gov. Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise the minimum wage.
The lack of workers for businesses is a growing issue across our region.
State Senator Jay Costa from Allegheny County joined other state officials to discuss what they called the "labor shortage myth."
It's becoming increasingly more difficult to find hospitality workers to fill the open jobs.
Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor announced that it is raising its minimum wage to $15 this week.
A state senator from Erie says the minimum wage should be increased to $10 dollars an hour.
This proposal from Governor Tom Wolf would increase the minimum wage to $12 at first.
Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy.
Gov. Tom Wolf laid out a path Tuesday to raise minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15 an hour.
Facing a deep, pandemic-inflicted budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for a multibillion-dollar investment into workforce development and employment assistance to help Pennsylvania recover, his office said Thursday as the governor outlined his 2021 agenda priorities.
Hobby Lobby announced it will be raising its minimum hourly wage for full-time employees to $17.
Governor Tom Wolf called on state legislators to raise the minimum wage today.
Employees at big box stores like Target and Best Buy will now earn $15 an hour.
Body camera video has been released from the investigation into the teen accused of killing PennWest California student Karoline Heintz. Royce Moser has been charged with homicide.
A Washington County family is speaking out after a top-tier Fernando Mendoza trading card went missing.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
Jayden Fox, a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier, is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl from Ohio.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
Intense storms brought tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages to the Pittsburgh area.
Jayden Fox, a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier, is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl from Ohio.
Body camera video has been released from the investigation into the teen accused of killing PennWest California student Karoline Heintz. Royce Moser has been charged with homicide.
A Washington County family is speaking out after a top-tier Fernando Mendoza trading card went missing.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, shares his top picks for weekend activities!
Pittsburgh Tech Week is putting a spotlight on the people, ideas, and technology that are shaping the next chapter of this city!
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's Greek food festival takes place from 9/3-9/6!
Fine Wine & Good Spirits mixes up bourbon cocktails from the PTL studio!
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg is celebrating 100 years of unforgettable performances!
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The National High School Football Hall of Fame is looking for a new permanent home, and Pittsburgh is on its list of candidates.
Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are kicking off the 2026 season with a week-long celebration across the city.
The San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates' four-game winning streak.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
A Washington County family is speaking out after a top-tier Fernando Mendoza trading card went missing.
Intense storms brought tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages to the Pittsburgh area on Thursday.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district. But to do that, they must also address the impediments there. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
The National High School Football Hall of Fame is looking for a new permanent home, and Pittsburgh is on its list of candidates.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
