Pennsylvania coroner's offices seeing increased number of unclaimed remains
County coroners say that dozens of remains go unclaimed every year, and the numbers appear to be increasing.
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County coroners say that dozens of remains go unclaimed every year, and the numbers appear to be increasing.
The Rodon Group produces billions of plastic parts every year — including parts for the popular toy brand K'nex — at its factory in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.
Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny.
The Supreme Court has rejected a Republican appeal and left in place a Pennsylvania court decision allowing people to cast provisional ballots when their mail-in votes are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law.
Federal authorities are moving to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country's civil rights laws.
The law bans using hand-held devices while driving and this includes when stopped at a red light, in a traffic delay, or during a momentary stop.
The "Hershey" movie that has been filming in the Pittsburgh region for the last several weeks has made Ligonier its delicious home for the last few days.
St. Andrew's Village said a juvenile black bear broke through a window and had to be lured back out with Rice Krispies treats.
Eileen Miller has spent the last 12 years fighting for Paul Miller's Law, which bans drivers from holding handheld devices.
A major investigation is exposing the illegal sale of ivory in Pennsylvania, including in the Pittsburgh area.
Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over cutting funding to the food aid program for states.
A fracking company is backpedaling on plans to remove more than 1 million gallons of water per day from a Beaver County creek.
President Trump was joined on stage at the rally by quarterback Mason Rudolph, safety Myles Killebrew and former Steeler Rocky Bleier.
A new report says a plane could have helped authorities avoid needlessly blowing open rail tank cars after the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Food banks fear that if the budget bill heading to the U.S. Senate gets passed, thousands of people in Pennsylvania will go hungry.
Overall, the most noticeable impact from the smoke is expected to be gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.
A man charged in connection with a deadly crash in Monroeville had a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, authorities said.
The aurora borealis will take to the skies again across Pennsylvania Monday night.
In its new report, Consumers' Checkbook outlines 65 things that either won't save you money or can be had without paying at all.
Mr. Trump celebrated what he calls a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan-based Nippon on Friday, sharing details about commitments in the partnership and increased tariffs on imported steel.
Steelworkers are excited for the future after President Trump talked about the partnership between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel.
President Trump announced Friday he'll double steel tariffs from 25% to 50% during a visit at a U.S. Steel mill in the Pittsburgh area.
It's been 40 years since western Pennsylvania endured one of the worst tornado outbreaks ever to hit the area.
A witness in McCandless captured the moment on camera, and she said she believes the driver did it on purpose.
Elected leaders and other officials say that youth homelessness is on the rise, and action is needed now.
Over the past few weeks, hundreds of stops were made in North Strabane and Peters townships to combat aggressive driving.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
The appointment of Sedlacek comes amid the hearings and the leave of Joe Maluchnik.
Sunshine and warm temperatures are expected once again in the Pittsburgh area before some scattered rain this weekend.
Joseph Sasso was killed after the driver of a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into his SUV on the Parkway North, authorities say.
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
More than 100 child porn files were found in the home of Jesse White, a former Democratic state representative, officials said.
A judge sentenced two men to life in prison after they were convicted of mailing a Clearfield County woman a bomb that detonated and killed her.
Over the past few weeks, hundreds of stops were made in North Strabane and Peters townships to combat aggressive driving.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
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.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Boaz gives us a tour of his garden and shows us the strangest things he is growing.
Heather Abraham took a look at the brand new Steel City Classics collection and gave a preview of what fans can pick up at training camp.
Some of the cast joins PTL to talk about the show, presented by the Pittsburgh CLO.
Daisy Jade is live outside the studio with Six Gun Sally, one of Pennsylvania's premier southern rock bands. The group is about to start on the next leg of their summer tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Boaz Frankel joins David Highfield for WHATCHA THINK WEDNESDAY .. and the question is all about four-letter words?!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
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
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The 17th hole at Fox Chapel features the classic Biarritz template hole design.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
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.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
CBS News has learned the U.S. military is surging medical personnel to an American military hospital in Germany as injured service members are being flown out of the Middle East. That's according to a U.S. official and a source familiar with the matter. The developments come amid signs of a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Natalie Brand is in Washington with the latest.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Over the past few weeks, hundreds of stops were made in North Strabane and Peters townships to combat aggressive driving. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
Amid the hearings and the leave of the former superintendent, the Woodland Hills School District named Denise Sedlacek as the interim superintendent.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
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.
