Penn State board votes to close 7 branch campuses
Penn State's board has voted to close seven of the university's branch campuses.
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Penn State's board has voted to close seven of the university's branch campuses.
Seven Penn State branch campuses are being recommended to close, including New Kensington, and the community is not happy about that.
12 campuses had been previously been considered for closure, but five of those are no longer on the chopping block.
Twelve of Penn State University's 19 branch campuses are potentially on the chopping block.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The auction will kick off on April 28.
The decision on those potential satellite campus closures won't come until mid-May.
Beginning this season, the field will be called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and the rights will run through the 2039 season.
Representative Charity Krupa introduced three bills that would give Pennsylvanians a voice when it comes to higher education and how it operates.
It was an all-hands-on-deck meeting in Fayette County to try and prevent the potential closure of the Penn State branch campus.
A chickenpox outbreak is hitting Penn State's main campus.
Pass rusher Abdul Carter says he should be the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft.
Penn State Beaver is one of the campuses that could be affected by the branch campus closures around Pittsburgh.
Penn State's president Neeli Bendapudi said the closures come as the university faces financial pressure and declining enrollment.
Penn State's president Neeli Bendapudi said the closures come as the university faces financial pressure and declining enrollment.
Over 700 dancers spent the weekend in the Bryce Jordan Center to raise money for the fight against childhood cancer.
Penn State will continue revitalization plans to the west side of Beaver Stadium.
The tiny QR codes are being used on thousands of bees to learn more about their movements and their hives.
Penn State students remain concerned that the university may close some branch campuses, including those in western Pennsylvania.
Knowles is leaving Ohio State and will be the highest paid defensive coordinator in college football.
Researchers from Penn State are using QR codes smaller than your pinky finger to learn more about bees.
The running backs want to run it back at Penn State.
A late interception from quarterback Drew Allar allowed Notre Dame to get in field goal range.
For Penn State and Notre Dame, the Orange Bowl is the latest stop in the "One and Done" tour that college football has become.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
A Pennsylvania police officer is facing charges after investigators said he took off his body-worn camera while on duty, went to a woman's house and used his handcuffs for "inappropriate and unlawful contact" with her.
Three tornadoes spawned from Tuesday evening's severe storms, hitting communities in Lawrence and Butler counties.
The district informed the families this week that students will not be in the new elementary school until January 2027.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll said the Parkway East could reopen by early next week.
The victim was told they had to deposit $2,000 into an ATM due to an alleged missed jury duty date.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll touted the project as a "stunning achievement."
Three tornadoes spawned from Tuesday evening's severe storms, hitting communities in Lawrence and Butler counties.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
The victim was told they had to deposit $2,000 into an ATM due to an alleged missed jury duty date.
A Pennsylvania police officer is facing charges after investigators said he took off his body-worn camera while on duty, went to a woman's house and used his handcuffs for "inappropriate and unlawful contact" with her.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Boaz gives us a tour of his garden and shows us the strangest things he is growing.
Heather Abraham took a look at the brand new Steel City Classics collection and gave a preview of what fans can pick up at training camp.
Some of the cast joins PTL to talk about the show, presented by the Pittsburgh CLO.
Daisy Jade is live outside the studio with Six Gun Sally, one of Pennsylvania's premier southern rock bands. The group is about to start on the next leg of their summer tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Boaz Frankel joins David Highfield for WHATCHA THINK WEDNESDAY .. and the question is all about four-letter words?!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Mikey Hood introduces us to this week's Waiting Child, Atlas. Atlas loves animals, especially cats….get ready for a purr-fect field trip!
Boaz gives us a tour of his garden and shows us the strangest things he is growing.
Heather Abraham took a look at the brand new Steel City Classics collection and gave a preview of what fans can pick up at training camp.
Some of the cast joins PTL to talk about the show, presented by the Pittsburgh CLO.
Daisy Jade is live outside the studio with Six Gun Sally, one of Pennsylvania's premier southern rock bands. The group is about to start on the next leg of their summer tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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.
