Pennsylvania State Police cadet applications increase 240% after dropping college credit requirement
More than 600 people who have applied to be cadets would have previously been ineligible.
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More than 600 people who have applied to be cadets would have previously been ineligible.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after finding multiple firearms inside the donation box at the Goodwill in North Union Township.
State police took Mason Jack into custody after he shot his father in the stomach.
State police said the most critically injured victim in the shooting, an 18-year-old man from Chicago, is expected to survive.
A fight between several people inside the Chevy Chase Community Center in Indiana County led to last weekend's mass shooting; state police said.
The shooting happened at the Chevy Chase Community Center, just about a mile away from campus.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for two teenagers who escaped a Westmoreland County juvenile detention center.
A man holding a golf club is accused of running away from police in Westmoreland County before he was tased.
Pennsylvania State Police troopers arrested 21-year-old Andrew Bischof on Wednesday in connection with four suspicious fires over the weekend.
Storm Armagost is wanted on several charges after a shooting at an apartment on South 3rd Street.
State police in Lawrence County are investigating a homicide. It happened in the early morning hours of Saturday along River Road near Ellport outside of Ellwood City.
Zhamare Wyche was reported as missing on Friday afternoon in Franklin Township.
Nearly half of the people who applied to be Pennsylvania State Police troopers last month were previously ineligible.
The man entered the One Stop on Indiana Street in Armagh Borough by smashing the glass entrance.
A man involved in a high-profile murder-for-hire case in 2005 was convicted of shooting a state trooper in an Aliquippa convenience store.
A Pennsylvania state trooper is facing felony charges for allegedly using his position in law enforcement to forcibly restrain and involuntarily commit his ex-girlfriend to a psychiatric facility.
Police in Butler are searching for a driver who led troopers on a high-speed chase through Center Township Friday night.
The man allegedly dropped his pants and exposed himself to a 19-year-old woman near the Regency Mall in Indiana.
The crash happened on the lower deck of the bridge just before 3:30 a.m.
A bomb threat made towards the Albert Gallatin Area School District has been deemed as 'not credible' and is part of a nationwide incident, according to police.
The high-speed chase in Westmoreland County on Friday night caused a trooper to fire his gun.
Police say escaped Chester County inmate Danelo Cavalcante may have discarded clothes since Monday night and now has a .22 caliber rifle.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala cleared state troopers in the death of a Fawn Township man last year, citing evidence, including police dash cam video.
No criminal charges will be filed in the case.
An early morning crash in Fayette County on Labor Day Weekend has left two people dead and multiple people in critical condition in local hospitals.
Legislation proposed in front of Pittsburgh City Council would increase Downtown and North Shore parking rates to $5 per hour during the draft.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Legislation proposed in front of Pittsburgh City Council would increase Downtown and North Shore parking rates to $5 per hour during the draft.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The “Fried Up 4” has been revealed. Now, it’s up to you to pick the winners!
Even though the days are warming up, it’s not quite prime planting season yet! No worries, though. Our garden guru, Doug Oster, is here to show which flowers you can plant right now that’ll actually thrive in this early-spring weather.
Easter’s almost here, and the pressure to bring the perfect dish is on. Chef Crystal Baldwin is here to show us a one-pan casserole that’s big on wow and low on effort.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Meg St-Esprit from Kidsburgh is showing us how to dye Easter eggs using fruits and vegetables with the help of her daughter, Naarah.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
The new display panels will replace the original sidewalk bricks, which have required repeated repairs since the park opened in 2001.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
The National Weather Service issued the tornado warning for part of Allegheny County early Wednesday morning.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed a bill that allows 18 law enforcement agencies to assist the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police during the draft.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
An electric vehicle fire at a charging station at McCandless Crossing on Tuesday.
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.
