Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
About half of states have broadened Medicaid, the state-federal low-income health care program, to pay for social services such as housing and nutritional support.
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About half of states have broadened Medicaid, the state-federal low-income health care program, to pay for social services such as housing and nutritional support.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
President Trump signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drug companies to lower prices on prescription drugs.
On Monday, President Trump said Qatar is "giving us a gift" and "I could be a stupid person and say, oh no, we don't want a free plane."
According to reporting, Nippon Steel is doubling down on its efforts to acquire U.S. Steel by mid-June.
Parenthood is becoming a lot more expensive with President Trump's tariffs on China and other countries.
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS."
President Trump says he is nominating Mike Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
The drop-off in shipments could lead to empty store shelves this summer as retailers deem China-made goods too expensive to import.
The Trump administration has reinstated the legal status of a Carnegie Mellon University student from China who lost it weeks ago.
President Trump said that a baby bonus provided to new parents could be a "good idea." Here's how it's worked in other countries.
The Trump admin ordered public schools, universities and private employers to get rid of DEI programs or lose federal funding.
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
Some of the protests, dubbed "50501 movement," "No Kings" and "Hands Off!," are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War.
Critical services in two municipalities in Allegheny County are taking a hit after promised Federal Emergency Management Agency money hasn't come through.
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs has fueled concerns about the economy and roiled the stock market.
As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says "the door to talks is open," but dialogue must come with "mutual respect."
Consumers appear to be buying more as the threat of reciprocal tariffs raising everyday product prices looms, but experts warn against it.
Even with the news of a pause on certain tariffs, grocers in Pittsburgh are bracing for price hikes amid the uncertainty.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl.
Here's how the Pittsburgh Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
A man is in custody after Pennsylvania State Police say he shot both of his parents, killing his mother.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl.
Here's how the Pittsburgh Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
A man is in custody after Pennsylvania State Police say he shot both of his parents, killing his mother.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
We asked, and you delivered! Your pets have gone full holiday mode!
Everyone is competing against each other to see who can wrap their oddly shaped present the fastest!
From timeless classics to some questionable choices, we're spilling all our favorite holiday movie secrets!
Secret Santa has become a yearly tradition on Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh!
A Pittsburgh-area couple is vying for the championship on one of television's most talked-about baking shows.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl.
Here's how the Pittsburgh Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Police have now charged a man in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood.
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Market Square early Saturday morning.
West Virginia State Police have apprehended the man accused of killing his mother and injuring his father during a shooting in Greene County on Friday. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has the latest.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
