Pennsylvania Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Allows Teens To Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that allows teenagers to get vaccinated without parental consent.
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A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that allows teenagers to get vaccinated without parental consent.
As schools welcome students back, districts are changing their masking guidelines at the last minute.
The Pennsylvania Treasury gives $100 in a savings account to every baby born or adopted in the state.
An autopsy is slated on the body of a 4-year-old boy found dead in a parked vehicle on a Pennsylvania street near his family's home.
A woman who pleaded guilty to coughing and spitting on food at a supermarket in the early days of the pandemic was sentenced.
State Senate President Jake Corman says the Republican-controlled Senate is moving ahead with a forensic audit of the 2020 election.
One student is taking the PIAA to court to make sports more accessible for wheelchair-bound athletes in Pennsylvania.
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag on all state facilities to fly at half-staff in honor of Washington County District Attorney Eugene Vittone.
The top Republican in Pennsylvania's Senate said hearings will begin this week.
Allegheny County announced that the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center will close next month.
A new index from personal finance site Expensivity has ranked the states with the priciest cheese pizzas.
Officials have held out the potential for taxpayer-paid subsidies to help entice the U.S. Golf Association to bring more Opens and elite amateur events to two courses in the state.
Local bus garages need to get creative fast as the start of the school year approaches.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for smuggling cocaine inside boxes of peppers.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says it is safe to feed the birds again after a mysterious illness caused dozens of deaths.
Two Republican state Senators want families to be able to "opt-out" of any school mask mandates.
Police have identified a body that was recovered from the Genesee River during a Rochester Police Department Scuba Team training session.
One person was killed and another wounded by gunfire in the parking lot of a department store in eastern Pennsylvania.
A man accused of having killed his wife in 2015 has been convicted of third-degree murder.
A youth sports coach who has worked at multiple programs in Maryland and Pennsylvania has been charged with child sexual assault.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced additional steps to keep people who are incarcerated protected against COVID-19.
A 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl suffered injuries after a suspected shark attack in Maryland that left her with 42 stitches for 20 cuts.
Effective immediately, Penn State is requiring masks while indoors on all of its campuses.
Gov. Wolf has asked state legislative leaders to call their colleagues back from summer recess to extend his emergency order on the opioid crisis.
During the last fiscal year, the lottery brought in $1.3 billion to benefit older Pennsylvanians.
Police said that George Mitchell hit and seriously injured two teenage girls in Penn Hills on Thursday.
Caribbean Village Fusion was hit with more than a dozen violations during a recent health inspection.
Bradley Lavan was sentenced Thursday to 60 to 120 years in prison for child sexual abuse crimes.
Congressmen Khanna and Deluzio talked about competing with China while touring Pittsburgh-area steel facilities on Thursday.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Police said that George Mitchell hit and seriously injured two teenage girls in Penn Hills on Thursday.
Caribbean Village Fusion was hit with more than a dozen violations during a recent health inspection.
Bradley Lavan was sentenced Thursday to 60 to 120 years in prison for child sexual abuse crimes.
Congressmen Khanna and Deluzio talked about competing with China while touring Pittsburgh-area steel facilities on Thursday.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins us like he does every Thursday for the best weekend events happening in the 'Burgh!
All across Pittsburgh, schools, museums, parks, and libraries are turning into "hands-on hubs" for learning and Yu-Ling Behr of Kidsburgh joins us to tell us what fun your kids could be having!
In just one week, Heather Abraham and David Highfield will throw out the first pitch at PNC Park, so they called in an old friend for some pointers!
Getting a chance to walk on the field at PNC Park is basically a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but not only can you do that, it will be for a good cause!
Anna Hazo was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and at just 25 years old, she's been writing music. Now, from a studio created by herself, she's got a song that this year's graduates will be humming for a long time.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
Brandon Lowe had three hits, including his 10th homer, and Joey Bart also went deep to back Mitch Keller, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
The former left fielder and coach died on Monday, May 4.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Nearly 9,000 colleges and universities have been impacted by the cyberattack.
Shaler beats Plum on Thursday to win the inaugural WPIAL flag football championship.
A top congressman focused on competing with China was in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday touring steel plants. KDKA was along for the tour.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
U.S. Central Command said Thursday that American forces "responded with self-defense strikes" on Iranian targets after three Navy destroyers came under missile and drone fire, but were not struck. The U.S. military targeted two Iranian ports abutting the Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, multiple U.S. officials told CBS News.
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.
