Kane Elected Pa. Attorney General
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Political rookie Kathleen Kane has been elected the first woman and first Democrat to be elected Pennsylvania attorney general.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Political rookie Kathleen Kane has been elected the first woman and first Democrat to be elected Pennsylvania attorney general.
Republican Congressman Tim Murphy, U.S. House District 18, has retained his seat, according to the Associated Press.
KDKA-TV Political Editor Jon Delano will be keeping a close eye on the key races and will have updates throughout the day.
History would suggest that winning Pennsylvania in Tuesday's Presidential Election is an uphill climb for Republican nominee Mitt Romney. However, his campaign suggests there's a growing GOP momentum in the Keystone State.
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter was an "irreplaceable" force who approached politics — and life — with grit and determination, a who's who of politicians and others said Tuesday at the longtime senator's funeral.
Pennsylvania could be back in play as a toss-up state in this year's presidential election. That's the opinion of 1,500 voters polled in the latest Quinnipiac University poll.
Gov. Tom Corbett has ordered all flags to half-staff in honor of the late Sen. Arlen Specter.
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, the Republican-turned-Democrat who played a key role in many Supreme Court nominations, has died. He was 82.
Statements on the passing of former Sen. Arlen Specter.
Former Pennsylvania Republican National Committeewoman Elsie Hillman's statement on the passing of former Sen. Arlen Specter
Even if you don't have cancer, would you have your breasts removed?
Time is running out for Pennsylvanians who want to vote, but are not registered.
There are many Americans who do not have a government issued ID. In our country there is no requirement to carry ID. If you do not have a government ID, that does not make you a criminal. That does not make you unworthy of voting.
Pennsylvania Republicans have betrayed their country and devised a scheme to potentially disqualify nearly one tenth of the states' electorate.
Republican Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Turzai gives away true intent of Republicans' new voter ID laws.
A new bill to expand the use of red light cameras in Pennsylvania is on its way to Gov. Tom Corbett's desk. The legislation allows the use of red light cameras here in Pittsburgh as well as in suburban Philadelphia and larger municipalities across the Commonwealth.
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has been under fire lately from members of his own party.
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is making the rounds promoting his new book and doing a little reflecting.
The media did a hack-job on a political story to make a politician on "the right" look stupid.
Former Gov. Ed Rendell joins KDKA-AM's Larry Richert in studio to talk about everything from state politics to his new book, and even Jerry Sandusky.
We'll be keeping you posted all night as the top high school football seniors in Pennsylvania and Ohio, including 11 locals, square off in their final tune-up before the beginning of their college careers.
The state general services department has taken its sale of confiscated or abandoned goods on line to a level it's never attempted before.
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek is joined by Bill Green, a political expert, as they discuss the recent election.
Tuesday was primary day in Pennsylvania and there were some interesting results by the end of the night.
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum remained resolute in his pursuit of the Republican nomination in the presidential race Tuesday night, after former Governor Mitt Romney swept three primaries.
A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Beaver County after a man was found shot on his front porch on Saturday night.
A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Uniontown, Fayette County.
Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Beaver County after a man was found shot on his front porch on Saturday night.
A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Uniontown, Fayette County.
Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
Neighborhood Ford Store is giving away a Pirates-wrapped F-150 and Daisy learned how you can win it!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by Pirates Executive Vice President of Sales David Burke to learn about the giveaways, theme nights, and so much more!
Mikey and David are joined by Aramark Chef Gabor to show off some of the newest eats at PNC Park this season!
We check in with KDKA-TV Meteorologist Trey Fulbright for the latest forecast ahead of the Pirates Home Opener!
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Evgeni Malkin had his 14th career hat trick to reach 1,400 career points and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Florida Panthers 9-4.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body just outside the Uniontown city limits in Fayette County. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares more.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Beaver County after a man was found shot on his front porch on Saturday night.
A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Uniontown, Fayette County.
One person is dead, and two people had to be flown to the hospital in a wrong-way crash on Route 40.
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.
