Fans Anticipate Fresh Start For Penn State Football
Students are looking forward to the start of a new era. They are focusing on the positive and most of all, the players who stuck beside Penn State.
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Students are looking forward to the start of a new era. They are focusing on the positive and most of all, the players who stuck beside Penn State.
Attorneys for former Penn State University officials Tim Curley and Gary Schultz were in court Thursday morning to argue that perjury charges against their clients should be dismissed.
There was a strong showing of support at Penn State University Tuesday morning as hundreds of people gathered on campus to welcome and cheer on the football team as it embarks on a new season.
Could the scandal at Penn State bring even more change there, and at other universities? During a taping of the KD-PG Sunday Edition, Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner said he'll push for reforms.
A man has come forward claiming to be Victim No. 2 in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. Mike McQueary testified that he witnessed that boy being sexually assaulted in the locker room showers by Sandusky.
Sunset over Beaver Stadium didn't stop the crowds of people or ease the pain of fans missing the Joe Paterno statue.
There are more Penn State alumni in Allegheny County than there are anywhere else in the world, and many have strong feelings about the removal of Joe Paterno's statue and the looming NCAA sanctions.
A quiet morning in State College was shattered by the sound of a jackhammer Sunday. Police closed off the street before workers removed the statue of Joe Paterno outside Beaver Stadium. After it was taken away, Penn State fans and supporters gathered to try and catch a glimpse of the now empty spot where the statue once stood.
Franco Harris, a staunch supporter of Joe Paterno, expresses his thoughts towards the report giving his former coach and mentor so much attention. He says the focus has been on Joe Paterno and he doesn't understand why.
KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino talks with Gary Levitt from the organization Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship.
People across the country are reacting following Thursday morning's release of the Freeh Report, an independent investigation into how Penn State officials handled the child sexual abuse case involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
It was a bombshell that came out during the Jerry Sandusky trial, Sandusky's adopted son claiming he too was allegedly abused. Now, there are more details in an interview police recorded with Matt Sandusky.
Jerry Sandusky wants out of isolation; he wants healthier food and says he has no intention of taking his own life. That is the word from Sandusky's attorney.
SI Legal Analyst Michael McCann joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about the trial of Jerry Sandusky, and where things go from here after the guilty verdict that came down this weekend.
In documents obtained by KDKA-TV investigators, the Attorney General's Office indicates former vice president Schultz kept a secret file with allegations regarding Sandusky and sex abuse.
The book takes an unflinching look at Paterno himself, questioning whether the beloved football coach could have interceded to prevent the alleged serial molestation of boys.
Thousands of Penn State grads upset over the handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal will soon get their say.
There are a lot of questions surrounding the sudden reappearance of a local Penn State University student who had gone missing.
Bill O'Brien, the new head football coach at Penn State University, joined The Fan Morning Show Friday to discuss his transition from the Super Bowl to recruiting for his first season in Happy Valley.
The final chance for the Penn State community to say goodbye to former Nittany Lions football coach Joe Paterno was held Thursday.. A public service, called "A Memorial for Joe," took place at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State's campus.
People from all over, including those from the Pittsburgh area, paid their respects to Joe Paterno at today's memorial service at Penn State University.
Ahead of Thursday's public memorial, a final viewing and private service are being held today for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
Thousands of people gathered in State College to see the funeral procession for Joe Paterno. As the grieving process is taking place, Penn State University is preparing for a massive public memorial Thursday. But some have put a price tag on free tickets trying to sell them on eBay.
While thousands of people flocked to Penn State's campus to pay their respects to Joe Paterno, other events were being held at branch campuses in honor of the legendary coach.
Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects to former, long-time Penn State football coach Joe Paterno as the public viewing begins this afternoon in State College, Pa.
Elijah Brown, 18, of Penn Hills is facing numerous charges in connection with shots fired outside of the South Hills Village Mall on Tuesday.
KDKA's Lauren Linder caught up with people in Pittsburgh's Strip District about their hopes for 2026.
Jayme White is facing charges including animal neglect and public drunkenness.
The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the region with a Winter Storm Warning for Somerset County and the ridges of Westmoreland and Fayette County.
Elijah Brown, 18, of Penn Hills is facing numerous charges in connection with shots fired outside of the South Hills Village Mall on Tuesday.
KDKA's Lauren Linder caught up with people in Pittsburgh's Strip District about their hopes for 2026.
Jayme White is facing charges including animal neglect and public drunkenness.
The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the region with a Winter Storm Warning for Somerset County and the ridges of Westmoreland and Fayette County.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
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The two businesses share a kitchen in Mars and are now looking for a new space to go to.
Imagine being at a fancy dinner awaiting three fabulous courses and you find yourself at the center of a culinary mystery.
Every city celebrates New Year's Eve, but Pittsburgh knows how to show off, making it a shared experience that gives everyone something special to enjoy!
Gardening guru Doug Oster is here to prove you can still dig into gardening even in the coldest months.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Anthony Mantha scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
The Steelers are preparing to host the Ravens on "Sunday Night Football" in a win-or-go-home matchup to decide the winner of the AFC North.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
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The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
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Jayme White is facing charges including animal neglect and public drunkenness.
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