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Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over the best course of action.
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Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over the best course of action.
The governor wants state lawmakers to use unspent American Rescue Plan dollars to fund the program.
The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official familiar with the White House's decision-making.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians will get nearly $67 million in debt canceled after a settlement with one of the nation's largest student loan servicers.
The Wolf administration is warning about a surge in student loan forgiveness scams.
In his first 24 hours in office, President Joe Biden got down to business in the Oval Office.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro has shut down a student loan forgiveness scam, which has to repay $74,000 to Pennsylvanians.
A new settlement will result in debt relief for nearly 1,500 former ITT Tech students in Pennsylvania.
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro met with students on the University of Pittsburgh's campus Friday to talk about solving student debt.
More than 12,000 Pennsylvania students are getting total loan forgiveness for money lent to them by the Career Education Corporation.
Several hundred University of Pittsburgh students blocked evening rush hour traffic Thursday in Oakland to protest the rising cost of tuition and student debt.
Signing an executive order Monday afternoon, President Barack Obama stretched out the repayment of federal student loans -- capping repayments at 10 percent of monthly income -- and he called on Congress to do more to help.
It is the first — but likely not the last — lawsuit in the contest between Oz and McCormick.
Shawna Smith and Cortland Rogers have been charged in connection to the killings.
The recall is due to potential salmonella contamination.
State police are handling this investigation with the help of the district attorney and coroner's offices.
A former music teacher in the Keystone Oaks School District appeared in court on child porn charges Monday.
This race is heading into overtime.
Lawrenceville-based Locomation is testing self-driving trucks on I-576.
Police said they found a loaded AR-15 inside the student's vehicle at West Allegheny High School.
For the so-called "sandwich generation," the rising cost of everything is especially frustrating.
It is the first — but likely not the last — lawsuit in the contest between Oz and McCormick.
Shawna Smith and Cortland Rogers have been charged in connection to the killings.
The recall is due to potential salmonella contamination.
State police are handling this investigation with the help of the district attorney and coroner's offices.
A former music teacher in the Keystone Oaks School District appeared in court on child porn charges Monday.
It is the first — but likely not the last — lawsuit in the contest between Oz and McCormick.
This race is heading into overtime.
Kathleen Kane admitted Monday that she violated her probation when she was arrested for drunken driving in March.
Nearly a week later, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania remains up in the air.
Fetterman was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
Smithfield Meats is recalling more than 185,000 pounds of pre-cooked bacon toppings, the USDA said.
Smithfield Meats is recalling bacon toppings.
This coming weekend is the official start of grilling season and a lot of Memorial Day gatherings -- but against the backdrop of everything costing more, how do you host a party without going broke?
A total of 14 illnesses have been reported across 12 states.
The scammers are mostly on the internet.
KDKA Meteorologist Mary Ours visited the kids at Bradford Woods Elementary School to talk about the weather!
PTL's Daisy Jade is talking with our friend and PTL contributor Sean Collier about his new play, "Blood Moon," an immersive theater experience perfect for slasher movie fans.
PTL's Mikey Hood is in the kitchen with Chef Kimberly Haugh for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. They chat about the Kamayan Dinner: A Hand to Mouth Experience at Terrene in Station Square.
Motivational speaker and former Pittsburgh Steeler Arthur Moats joins us for Motivation Monday! He's talking about the importance of getting outside now that the warmer months have arrived.
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison meets our PTL Pet of the Week, Yoshi, an adoptable pet from Rabbit Wranglers.
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
Community leaders who supported the creation of the office have grown impatient.
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
After years of criticism, police traffic stops in minority neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh have been reduced.
Smithfield Meats is recalling more than 185,000 pounds of pre-cooked bacon toppings, the USDA said.
A total of 14 illnesses have been reported across 12 states.
Sen. Bob Casey along with other lawmakers have introduced a bill to avoid future baby formula shortages.
The Allegheny County Jail is back on modified lockdown because of increasing COVID-19 cases.
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
Haskins' cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries and his manner of death was an accident.
Local girls got the chance to make history in the inaugural championship game.
A six-run second inning helped propel the Cardinals to an easy win.
The inside the park home run was no match for Goldschmidt's four-hit night.
The Penguins have reached a deal with one of their big-name free agents.
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has included Pittsburgh on a limited five-city tour in September.
He graduated from the university's School of Drama in 1991
Two people accused of killing a couple in Waynesburg could face the death penalty.
KDKA News Update PM: May 23, 2022
Pride Month celebrations are right around the corner.
A man was shot and killed by a Pennsylvania State Police trooper during a traffic stop in Washington County over the weekend; KDKA's Amy Wadas reports.
A former music teacher in the Keystone Oaks School District appeared in court on child porn charges Monday; KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh on the morning of Jan. 28, 2022. The structure is located at Forbes and Braddock Avenues and spans Frick Park, below is Hot Dog Dam Dog Park and a walking/running trail.