Get Marty: New Law Gives Death Benefits To Families Of Campus Officers Who Die On Duty
A local woman came to KDKA's Get Marty months ago hoping to get death benefits for her husband, who was the police chief on a local college campus.
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A local woman came to KDKA's Get Marty months ago hoping to get death benefits for her husband, who was the police chief on a local college campus.
Biologists are confirming the first case of cancer in a smallmouth bass caught in the Susquehanna River.
Legalizing medical marijuana -- the issue stirs emotion, as members of the state House Health and Judiciary Committees discovered at a hearing in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh NORML hosted a forum Monday night on medical marijuana.
Pennsylvania's system of 14 state-owned universities should do a better job of tracking crimes and sex discrimination, state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said Monday as he released a performance audit of the agency.
A criminal investigation of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane may expand to include the firing of a staff prosecutor following his grand jury testimony.
Gov. Tom Wolf's administration plans to begin transferring more than a million adult Medicaid enrollees into a single, new benefits program that it touts as a more efficient and effective way of providing health care for the poor, disabled and elderly.
The warning from state officials is loud and clear. Every county in Pennsylvania is vulnerable to Lyme disease borne by the blacklegged tick.
For decades, Pennsylvania governors and legislators have promised -- but never delivered -- substantial tax relief from higher and higher school property taxes.
Pennsylvania officials are warning residents that there is now a danger of Lyme disease in every county in the commonwealth.
The Fight for $15 campaign to win higher pay and a union for fast-food workers is expanding to represent a variety of low-wage workers and become more of a social justice movement.
Regular late-night drinkers know that "last call" for alcoholic drinks in Pennsylvania is at 2 a.m., but now a Philadelphia state representative wants to extend those hours.
On KDKA Radio Tuesday morning, Gov. Tom Wolf criticized UPMC for failing to pay its employees adequately, contrasting the salaries of the highest paid to the average at UPMC with what he paid his employees when he owned and operated a company.
Gov. Tom Wolf is criticizing the wages paid at UPMC, saying he wouldn't treat his employees the way they treat theirs. Wolf joined "The KDKA Morning News" with Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about his comments.
Hillary Rodham Clinton made no mention of her potential Republican rivals when kicking off her second campaign for president.
Gov. Tom Wolf acknowledged that the Republican-controlled state legislature might miss a June 30 deadline to pass a state budget.
Some lucky lottery winners could win a thousand dollars a day for life.
Billed the Pennsylvania Road Show, House Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster, of Hollidaysburg, led members of Congress and transportation secretaries from around the country through Pittsburgh on Tuesday morning.
Pennsylvania has a Religious Freedom Restoration Act, but Indiana took it a step further.
Pennsylvania's Yuengling is now the top U.S. craft brewing company according to a new list.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf wants to expand the sales tax to include a list of items that aren't taxed now.
They are things you buy all the time - from non-prescription drugs to candy to concert tickets and haircuts - and they are all tax-free in Pennsylvania. That is, at least for now.
New Castle Area School District gave Gov. Tom Wolf quite a welcome, as he pitched his budget plan of $400 million more in state money for basic education funding.
Three U.S. senators – Rand Paul (R/KY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D/NY), and Corey Booker (D/NJ) -- introduced a bill on Tuesday that could relax the federal ban on medical marijuana.
Gov. Tom Wolf is in town today, showing his support for our local schools.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
If you are traveling south today into West Virginia, a narrow band of snow is expected to impact the area this afternoon into the evening.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
A meteorologist from the National Weather Service said conditions to make the snow go away are not in our favor.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
If you are traveling south today into West Virginia, a narrow band of snow is expected to impact the area this afternoon into the evening.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
A meteorologist from the National Weather Service said conditions to make the snow go away are not in our favor.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
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.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
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.
Garden expert Doug Oster shows us how to turn your windowsill into a greenhouse!
Daisy visits Market District and Chef Crystal Baldwin to learn how to cook up some sticky and spicy “chamoy” chicken wings.
Fashion influencer Chloe Xandria and her mom, Brenda Johnson, are showing how to dress for any age.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Makeup artist Antonette Medved is walking us through the steps to create the lip look that will have people talking.
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.
Spell had previously committed to Penn State and is the No. 1 running back recruit in the country.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Claude Giroux scored with just over five minutes remaining in the third period and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, begin Friday, Feb. 6.
Pittsburgh is the best city in the country for football fans, according to a new ranking from WalletHub.
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.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Cell phones go off all day, but now Butler County Emergency Services has a new emergency alert system. And it comes with a “no-nuisance” promise. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
The barn at the historic Ross Farm in Washington County has been destroyed, and an unknown number of sheep are believed to be dead after a fire broke out late Monday night. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele has the latest details.
Garden expert Doug Oster shows us how to turn your windowsill into a greenhouse!
Daisy visits Market District and Chef Crystal Baldwin to learn how to cook up some sticky and spicy “chamoy” chicken wings.
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.
