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Some Western Pennsylvania school districts say they may not reopen after the Christmas break if the state budget impasse continues.
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Some Western Pennsylvania school districts say they may not reopen after the Christmas break if the state budget impasse continues.
On Monday, the Republican-controlled PA Senate passed a bi-partisan $30.8 billion state budget that Governor Wolf says he will sign.
Lawmakers are trickling back into the Capitol for another day of work in an 11th-hour clash over a deal to end Pennsylvania's 5-month-old budget stalemate.
An outbreak of E. coli linked to Chipotle restaurants has sickened seven more people and expanded to three additional states.
Call it a ticket tax -- a seven percent sales tax on tickets you purchase to any of Pittsburgh's performing arts -- the ballet, the symphony, the opera, dance, musical events, or a favorite play.
What a difference a few weeks make.
The state House is giving its approval to a plan to delay for two years a set of mandatory tests for Pennsylvania students before they can graduate high school.
Forget "reality" shows on TV – Pennsylvanians can just watch the continuing dysfunction in Harrisburg.
The framework is in place to end the five-month budget impasse in Pennsylvania and Gov. Tom Wolf joined the "KDKA Morning News" with Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about the proposed sales tax increase and property tax relief.
Some fear the budget stalemate in Harrisburg could end up costing Pittsburgh thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue.
Fresh on the heels of a KDKA Investigation into unpaid tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Pennsylvania Auditor General launched an audit of the turnpike today.
The outlines of a possible budget deal are leaking from the state capitol, and it could mean a little something for everybody but at a price.
Democrats have won a pair of open seats on Pennsylvania's mid-level appellate courts.
Okay, well maybe not hellhounds exactly. These dogs are just so much darn cuter.
No horse racing in Pennsylvania?
Attorney General Kathleen Kane on Thursday made good on her promise to release emails received by a state Supreme Court justice that include nude photos and videos of women, raunchy and juvenile humor and other content demeaning to women.
Gov. Tom Wolf's administration warned Thursday that it may suspend horse racing in Pennsylvania in a week because a state budget stalemate has compounded the troubles of a deficit-ridden fund that is supposed to underwrite various regulatory functions over the sagging industry.
It was all happy times as Gov. Tom Wolf cut the ribbon to open the new Hulton Bridge, but there was no avoiding the nearly 4-month-old budget impasse in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania's budget stalemate is now more than a hundred days old, making it the longest stalemate in state history.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday that his administration was monitoring Hurricane Joaquin closely and was ready to respond.
At the end of every month, school districts in Pennsylvania count on a big check from Harrisburg to help fund public schools, and for many districts, the funding is critical.
Gov. Tom Wolf and top Republican senators sparred in the Capitol on Wednesday, as talks aimed at breaking a budget stalemate dragged on and the Democratic governor vowed to veto a short-term spending package that the GOP began advancing.
Gov. Tom Wolf appears to be no mood to break an 11-week-old budget stalemate by signing onto a short-term spending plan that Republican lawmakers are preparing to advance.
A Pennsylvania barbershop has been fined $750 for refusing to cut a woman's hair.
The looming general-election campaign for three open seats on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could flip the partisan scales, but whatever happens will be only the prelude to a sea change on the state's top bench.
High temperatures are expected to be near 80 degrees.
The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. near 27th Street and Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
A woman was sent to the hospital on Sunday evening after a staircase collapsed, causing her to fall approximately 20 feet to the ground below.
Investors have been buying delinquent property tax debts from Ohio counties, setting records in several areas.
A large fight broke out during an annual festival in Washington County, and the incident involving over a dozen people was caught on camera.
A large fight broke out during an annual festival in Washington County, and the incident involving over a dozen people was caught on camera.
High temperatures are expected to be near 80 degrees.
The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. near 27th Street and Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
A woman was sent to the hospital on Sunday evening after a staircase collapsed, causing her to fall approximately 20 feet to the ground below.
Investors have been buying delinquent property tax debts from Ohio counties, setting records in several areas.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
Our summer interns are being put to the ultimate test with trivia from the year they were born...2005!
B.I.T.E. Pittsburgh is leading a new 'Summer of Local" campaign that helps businesses connect with more sustainable resources...and rewards the consumer for visiting participating organizations.
Chef Bill Fuller from Big Burrito Restaurant Group is here to show us how to make two of the most popular salads served at his restaurants.
Who is going to make an appearance in the studio...Chris Rock? Will Smith? Comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah is bringing out all the voices!
We're uncovering the story of comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah!
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
Chase Burns won his 12th straight decision and Sal Stewart hit his 24th home run as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Saturday was an emotional day in Latrobe as the Heidenrich family got to watch their son suit up for the black and gold.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours!
A large fight broke out during an annual festival in Washington County over the weekend. The incident involving over a dozen people was caught on camera. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley has more.
It was fun for all on Saturday morning at Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center during the inaugural SlimeCityCon.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
On Saturday night, President Donald Trump said he was canceling a pending attack on Iran, citing that the "rough framework" of a peace deal had been reached.
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.
