Americans are getting 2.5B robocalls a month — the highest level in years
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
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Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Taking tax advice from TikTok can come back to bite you, experts say. The IRS is cracking down on "other withholding" claims.
Tax Security Awareness Week is a time for professionals to make themselves aware of various tax-related scams.
Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of fraud and tax evasion earlier this year.
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
A man who ran tax refund stores in Pittsburgh admitted to defrauding the IRS out of $7.2 million.
A Pittsburgh constable, and owner of a tax return preparation company, has been indicted on charges of tax and wire fraud.
Mayor Bill Peduto is cracking down on contractors who are committing tax fraud.
A man accused of embezzling more than $1.2 million from a church in Upper St. Clair was sentenced in federal court.
Qingyun Sun was sentenced to three years of probation for tax fraud and defrauding WVU.
David Reiter was already serving up to 20 years for stealing more than a million dollars from his church and now is facing tax fraud charges.
A former magistrate in Wheeling, West Virginia has been sentenced to four months in prison on a federal tax fraud charge.
A West Virginia business owner admitted to understating the gross receipts or sales on his individual tax return by nearly $1 million.
TurboTax says it has temporarily stopped processing state tax returns due to an increase in fraudulent fillings.
State police are investigating after they say a Westmoreland County woman was scammed out of $1,500 over the phone.
The IRS released a statement saying it is not affected by the "Heartbleed Bug," or aware of any related security flaws.
Close to two dozen UPMC employees have become the recent victims of identity theft.
Just in time for tax season, there's a new scam you need to know about.
The sister of the man behind the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School has been charged by federal prosecutors.
Posh restaurants like The Capital Grille are just some of the places where investigators say former Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper spent more than $30,000 of taxpayer money.
Former Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper has been indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts of public corruption.
A Pennsylvania police officer is facing charges after investigators said he took off his body-worn camera while on duty, went to a woman's house and used his handcuffs for "inappropriate and unlawful contact" with her.
Three tornadoes spawned from Tuesday evening's severe storms, hitting communities in Lawrence and Butler counties.
The district informed the families this week that students will not be in the new elementary school until January 2027.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll said the Parkway East could reopen by early next week.
The victim was told they had to deposit $2,000 into an ATM due to an alleged missed jury duty date.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll touted the project as a "stunning achievement."
Three tornadoes spawned from Tuesday evening's severe storms, hitting communities in Lawrence and Butler counties.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
The victim was told they had to deposit $2,000 into an ATM due to an alleged missed jury duty date.
A Pennsylvania police officer is facing charges after investigators said he took off his body-worn camera while on duty, went to a woman's house and used his handcuffs for "inappropriate and unlawful contact" with her.
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.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
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 elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
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.
Mikey Hood introduces us to this week's Waiting Child, Atlas. Atlas loves animals, especially cats….get ready for a purr-fect field trip!
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.
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.
