Ex-Inmate Picked To Head Up Pa. Pardons Board's Office
A former legislative aide who did prison time for drug and weapons offenses is taking over as secretary to the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons amid efforts to streamline the clemency process.
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A former legislative aide who did prison time for drug and weapons offenses is taking over as secretary to the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons amid efforts to streamline the clemency process.
Police say a Pennsylvania man awoke to find a stranger sleeping on his kitchen floor surrounded by torn-up sanitary napkins.
Authorities say they can find no reason a drunken gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania hotel bar.
A report says that Pennsylvania has the second highest number of "structurally deficient" bridges in the United States, but many in the Pittsburgh area are scheduled to be repaired.
Polls are now closed in a special election for a vacant state Senate seat in politically divided suburban Pittsburgh.
An Associated Press analysis shows that the tax revenue from sports betting has so far failed to hit projections in most of the states that legalized wagering after the Supreme Court cleared the way last year.
Authorities have released the names of two Marine pilots who died in a helicopter crash during a training mission in southwestern Arizona.
A very wet 2018, followed by an already wet and dreary 2019 could lead to a big tick season experts say.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is continuing his marijuana legalization listening tour with upcoming stops in Armstrong, Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer counties.
A report by an environmental and consumer advocacy group is giving Pennsylvania an "F" for its efforts to remove lead from drinking water in schools.
Pennsylvania's top elections official says one-third of the state's counties are advancing plans to install new voting systems ahead of 2020's presidential election.
The first female Muslim member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives says she was offended by a colleague's decision to open session with a prayer that "at the name of Jesus every knee will bow."
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in February to the lowest rate since 1976, which is as far back as the state's records go.
Authorities say a county worker in Pennsylvania used county-issued equipment to access child pornography.
The nation's first supervised drug injection site is one step closer to opening in Philadelphia.
Gov. Tom Wolf is pitching his plan to finance a multibillion-dollar capital plan by taxing Marcellus Shale natural gas production as a way to help Pennsylvania schools clean up environmental health hazards.
Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke is making a big impression in Pennsylvania, a late-voting state that may yet play a role in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary contest.
It's never a bad time for pet owners to be reminded of the importance of licensing your dog.
Long-anticipated legislation to pump hundreds of millions of ratepayer dollars into Pennsylvania's five nuclear power plants is being introduced.
A man was cleaning his Pennsylvania home when he found a videotape showing a man who appears to be R&B singer R. Kelly sexually abusing girls, he and his attorney said Sunday.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in January to a nearly two-decade low, as the pool of job-seekers grew and payrolls shrank slightly.
Mt. Lebanon is the state's seventh-best community in which to live and the best in southwestern Pennsylvania, according to Niche.
Pennsylvania lawmakers want to read an internal state watchdog agency's critical report on how county-level agencies investigate thousands of elder-abuse complaints.
The builder of a natural gas gathering pipeline system in southwestern Pennsylvania is agreeing to a $1.5 million fine.
A Florida man's plans to bring a military rocket-propelled grenade launcher back home were shot down after security screeners at a Pennsylvania airport spotted the non-functioning weapon in his checked bag.
Social media and smartphones are part of everyday life now, and for parents, monitoring their kids' activity is now crucial.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Upper St. Clair High School's Panther Stadium.
While Friday begins with fog in certain areas, the sun will break through and last for most of the weekend.
Parents within the West Mifflin Area School District pressed the district's school bus provider for answers at a town hall on Thursday.
Several sextortion and fraud schemes at West Virginia University have sparked a warning from police.
Social media and smartphones are part of everyday life now, and for parents, monitoring their kids' activity is now crucial.
Eric Sanville, a teacher at Gwynedd Square Elementary School in Lansdale, is accused of asking children to create explicit materials.
A Pittsburgh man is facing charges for indecent exposure outside the Ross Park Mall.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Upper St. Clair High School's Panther Stadium.
While Friday begins with fog in certain areas, the sun will break through and last for most of the weekend.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor Sean Collier stops by with his weekend guide!
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Did you grow one too many tomatoes this summer? Well, Chef Bill Fuller has the recipe you need to get them cooked and ready to eat!
Sideline reporter Suzie Cool and play-by-play announcer Matt Farrago join Ron and David to talk about this year's high school showcase!
Daisy gets a preview of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival!
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Upper St. Clair High School's Panther Stadium.
The Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale for each team on Thursday night.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
While social media and smartphones have become a part of our everyday lives, they still can pose a risk for children. John Shumway spoke with a local psychiatrist about the active role parents can take in making sure their kids can balance privacy and safety.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
In this special edition, KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and Chris Hoke discuss the Steelers' preseason loss against the Bills.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Several sextortion and fraud schemes at West Virginia University have sparked a warning from police.
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.
