At Pa. Capitol, Budget Negotiations Drag On
The state Senate returned to session Monday but ended up with nothing to show for it.
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The state Senate returned to session Monday but ended up with nothing to show for it.
Pennsylvania's $32 billion state budget bill became law Tuesday, even though it is badly out of balance.
Wolf has until midnight to sign the budget, allow it to become law without signing it, or veto it in whole or in part.
A new Pennsylvania law is in place that exempts police audio and video recordings from the Right-to-Know Law, leaving the release of those records largely to the discretion of police.
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor says he's not going to cooperate with a presidential commission looking into voting fraud, but the Trump administration can purchase publicly available voter lists.
Currently, lawmakers and the governor are facing a big budget deficit with no clear answers about how to close it.
The bill would have prevented cities like Pittsburgh and other municipalities from banning or taxing plastic bags.
With a sharply worded letter, PA Governor Tom Wolf warned U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to stay out of Pennsylvania when it comes to criminalizing medical marijuana.
Pennsylvania is moving to cut costs again in its big public pension plans, among the nation's most troubled.
Gov. Tom Wolf's office says Pennsylvania driver's licenses that are compliant with tougher federal anti-terrorism standards should be available in early 2019.
In Aliquippa on Thursday afternoon, Governor Wolf toured Versatex, a building products supply company that, ironically, competes against the company he once owned in York.
The Marshall Township republican stopped just short of making an announcement Monday
Another bad month of tax collections is deepening Pennsylvania state government's budget hole.
Gov. Tom Wolf says he opposes Senate Bill 3 and tells the "KDKA Morning News" women should make their own health decisions.
Years of pressure by Pennsylvania Democrats could yield a state minimum wage increase this year, although it likely will require substantial concessions in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Gov. Tom Wolf believes budget discussions are starting out from a "far better place" than they did in previous years.
The state Senate has sent the House a bill that would ban most abortions in Pennsylvania after 20 weeks.
Gov. Tom Wolf's administration says it is trying to address a warning by a federal official that the state isn't appropriately enforcing safe drinking water standards.
Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for another $10 million to help save the lives of people overdosing on heroin or prescription drugs.
Pennsylvania officials are speaking out about President Donald Trump's travel ban.
A state senator says the Wolf administration plans to close Pittsburgh State Prison to save money at a time when inmate numbers are dropping.
To save money in another difficult budget year, the Wolf administration, bolstered by a declining prison population, has announced plans to close two of five state prisons.
The extension for compliance with the Real ID law means that, for now, Pennsylvania licenses will be sufficient proof of identification to get into federal facilities.
In January of 2016, a 16 mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down after a tractor trailer jackknifed during a snow storm.
Donald Trump continues to insist that there's a lot of fraud in the U.S. voting system. Yesterday, Trump lashed out at Republicans who've tried to tone him down, calling his own party's leaders "so naive."
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
The announcement of the Tribune-Review's new publication comes in the wake of the Post-Gazette's decision to close in May.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
A Westmoreland County man is facing multiple charges, including trafficking, after police said he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and offered to buy her from her mother.
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
The announcement of the Tribune-Review's new publication comes in the wake of the Post-Gazette's decision to close in May.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of Pittsburgh!
It’s Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Heather and David are learning how to get creative with Workshop PGH!
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Here are storylines to watch for the Pittsburgh Steelers after head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their search for the team's next head coach following the resignation of Mike Tomlin.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Four cats were killed in a house fire in Turtle Creek on Wednesday night.
A man was found dead in a home in Beaver County on Wednesday.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in Lower Burrell on Wednesday morning, police said.
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.
