Pennsylvania Takes More Steps To Reduce Prison Population
Pennsylvania enacted a new law Wednesday that is designed to limit the stays of lower-risk offenders in prison.
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Pennsylvania enacted a new law Wednesday that is designed to limit the stays of lower-risk offenders in prison.
A Pennsylvania man whose home was destroyed in a September fire has raised $18,000 to thank the firefighters who extinguished the flames and tried to save his dog.
Police are looking for three suspects following a high-speed police chase that started in Ohio and crossed the border into Pennsylvania overnight.
A county prosecutor is accusing the owner of multibillion-dollar pipelines carrying natural gas liquids across Pennsylvania of illegally using uniformed state constables as a private security force.
The founder and CEO of Ollie's Bargain Outlet has died at the age of 61.
Pennsylvania will require public schools to allow students to apply personal finance class credits toward high school graduation requirements.
Pennsylvania is creating the criminal offense of sexual extortion to help combat what authorities say is a growing crime targeting children.
Pennsylvania will allow landowners to legally notify hunters and others that they're trespassing by painting purple stripes on trees or posts.
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The State of Pennsylvania has been ranked the second most dangerous state for winter driving.
Pennsylvania has enacted a law to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to sue, and to end time limits for authorities to file criminal charges.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials will collect another annual salary increase, with the governor passing $200,000 and rank-and-file lawmakers passing $90,000.
A piglet with a deformity to her back legs has been flown to a veterinary hospital in Pennsylvania for medical treatment.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says his administration will spend $3 million to explore the potential health impacts of the natural gas industry.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says his administration will spend $3 million on a pair of studies to explore the potential health impacts of the natural gas industry.
A bill to provide more time to file charges or lawsuits over sexual abuse is on its way to Pennsylvania's governor.
Senators passed a measure relaxing criminal and civil statutes of limitations in sexual abuse cases where children and young adults are the victims.
New limits on gifts to Pennsylvania public officials, including an outright ban on taking cash, are in a bill that's made it out of a legislative committee.
Authorities say a New Jersey woman left a 4-year-old girl alone in a hotel room while she gambled at a Pennsylvania casino.
A bagel shop manager in New York drove to Pennsylvania to return a key fob that a customer had left in his shop on Long Island.
Gov. Tom Wolf will sign legislation allowing hunting on three Sundays a year in Pennsylvania.
Teachers and coaches in Pennsylvania's state-owned university system are giving their approval to a new four-year union contract.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has suspended 13 employees while authorities investigate an inmate's death.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate ticked up in October for the second straight month, even as payrolls and the labor force hit record highs.
A gas company whose bid to build a natural gas pipeline through parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey was rejected in court says it will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
While not necessarily illegal, meteorologists say walking on the ice amounts to taking a dangerous risk.
A man convicted of shooting and killing a teenager in Pittsburgh's Strip District was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.
The surging Pittsburgh Penguins will have to find a way forward without longtime defenseman Kris Letang.
The Pittsburgh Penguins extended their winning streak to six with a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers.
Police in Coraopolis are investigating a chargeback scam at a gaming store.
While not necessarily illegal, meteorologists say walking on the ice amounts to taking a dangerous risk.
A man convicted of shooting and killing a teenager in Pittsburgh's Strip District was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.
The surging Pittsburgh Penguins will have to find a way forward without longtime defenseman Kris Letang.
The Pittsburgh Penguins extended their winning streak to six with a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers.
Police in Coraopolis are investigating a chargeback scam at a gaming store.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy is jumping into a winter sport you’ll see at the big games, and that is curling!
Boaz is live at Acrisure Stadium with a preview of this weekend’s Red Bull Metal Qualifier!
Lainey Duncan, from Greene County, took top honors at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and she’s here to share her winning recipe with Team PTL!
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Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
The surging Pittsburgh Penguins will have to find a way forward without longtime defenseman Kris Letang.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins extended their winning streak to six with a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers.
Patrick Graham is heading to Pittsburgh to run the Steelers' defense for Mike McCarthy.
The Penguins beat the Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
As ice continues to build on Pittsburgh's three rivers, people are taking the risk of walking across the ice despite warnings from public safety officials and scientists. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
An early morning fire in Greene County destroyed an apartment building in sub-zero temperatures, leaving over a dozen people displaced and multiple people injured. KDKA-TV's Jess Riley has more.
A man convicted of shooting and killing a teenager in Pittsburgh's Strip District was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.
Police in Coraopolis are investigating a chargeback scam involving Pokémon merchandise.
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.
