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.
PennDOT crews found that a large portion of the bridge over I-79 had deteriorated, taking it down to one lane.
A man is dead after a bus rolled on top of him inside a garage in Westmoreland County.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Ryan Kingerski took his own life last year after his family said he suffered debilitating side effects from LASIK eye surgery.
PennDOT crews found that a large portion of the bridge over I-79 had deteriorated, taking it down to one lane.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
AI Love Island? It's a thing and Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley talk about it!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
No. 18 at South Hills Country Club is one of the tougher finishing golf holes in all of western Pennsylvania.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
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.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Travelers on Mt. Nebo Road were surprised by a lane closure on a busy bridge, but according to PennDOT, a crack in the bridge's deck led to the closure. KDKA's Ross Guidotti has the details.
A mechanic working on a bus at a Westmoreland County garage was killed after he cut a brake line, causing the bus to crush him.
The Parkway East is going to be closed for 25 days for the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge and PennDOT has provided a suggested detour routes.
More than 3 million passengers are expected to pass through TSA checkpoints nationwide on Thursday.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with "feels-like" temperatures forecasted to climb over 100 degrees.
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.
