Pennsylvania lawmakers push bill to restrict cell phone use in schools
State lawmakers are pushing a bill to have students' cell phones locked away during school hours.
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State lawmakers are pushing a bill to have students' cell phones locked away during school hours.
State lawmakers are pushing a bill to have students' cell phones locked away during school hours.
The National Weather Service says that a tornado moved through the area around 1 a.m.
Penn State's Board of Trustees will vote on May 21.
A driver intentionally ran over and killed seven Canada geese in York County, Pennsylvania, a wildlife center said.
Dog owners in the Lehigh Valley are urged to use caution after a hiker found a supply of dog treats stuffed with fish hooks on the Appalachian Trail.
A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, was upended Sunday when a man pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon.
The Indiana County District Attorney's Office said that David Crawford of Homer City was declared a sexually violent predator.
A 25-year-old Pittsburgh man is accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Pleasant Hills.
AAA will stage several license plate replacement events across the Pittsburgh area.
There will be a chance of rain every day this week.
Andrew Linder is chasing justice for human trafficking victims and survivors.
The Susquehanna Township Police Department said Tracy Scanlon's death is being investigated as a homicide.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting a 12-year-old girl in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Pressdee faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges.
Insight Global will pay $2.7 million in a settlement after exposing 72,000 residents' private medical information.
The light is being inspected this morning and will be operational ahead of schedule.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women get a mammogram every other year starting when they turn 40 years old.
Two schools in the Pittsburgh area were among the 10 best in Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News and World Report.
A Pennsylvania man is accused of killing his grandmother because he thought she was the devil.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Kelce is heading to ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, CBS Sports reported on Monday.
Wally's owner Joie Henney, who lives in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, said in an emotional video that he believes the alligator was stolen from an enclosure in Georgia while they were visiting friends.
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Paul Skenes didn't even get through the first inning on opening day.
A man was injured after a shootout at the Edgewood Towne Center on Thursday afternoon.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
Three people were indicted on federal charges after a crime spree that included an armed carjacking, kidnapping and the robbery of a postal carrier.
The herd at the South Park Game Preserve got a little bigger this week after a calf was born.
Rain will blanket the entire region, but some areas will see severe thunderstorms roll through on Thursday evening.
Paul Skenes didn't even get through the first inning on opening day.
A man was injured after a shootout at the Edgewood Towne Center on Thursday afternoon.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back in studio on another Thursday morning to give us some of the best events happening in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Our friends from 1-800-GOT-JUNK joined Team PTL's Boaz Frankel for some helpful tips on how to cut the junk from your garage this spring!
Chef Bill Fuller is back in the PTL Kitchen and he's showing us all the ways Casbah in Shadyside is celebrating "Lamb Week."
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by beauty expert Antonette Medved for some tips on how you can keep that makeup drawer clean and organized!
Heather and David discuss the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, and then Ron Smiley joins with some riddles!
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.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Paul Skenes didn't even get through the first inning on opening day.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 2026 NFL draft is heading to Pittsburgh on April 23 and the impacts will be region-wide.
See the full Pittsburgh Pirates schedule for the 2026 MLB season.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
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.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is confident it is up to the task of moving around hundreds of thousands of people during the draft in April.
Police surrounded a Downtown Pittsburgh parking garage on Wednesday and arrested 25-year-old Armoni Burton. On Thursday, she faced formal charges in court. KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
Police officers confronted a break-in suspect at St. Boniface Church in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back in studio on another Thursday morning to give us some of the best events happening in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Our friends from 1-800-GOT-JUNK joined Team PTL's Boaz Frankel for some helpful tips on how to cut the junk from your garage this spring!
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.
