U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
The Department of Labor has cited inefficiency in several areas.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
It was found that the company was paying female employees less than their male counterparts.
Paul and Meghan Sweeney and Endor, Inc. paid over $26,000 in civil fines to resolve the violations which were announced at the end of an investigation by the Department of Labor.
Georgia business must pay overtime wages and penalties to the ex-worker who received the pile of coins as his last check.
The children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. and one of the children was allowed to operate a deep fryer, Department of Labor investigators found.
Even as prices have begun to ease, they're still inflated.
The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.
Lucky's Home Care did not pay 23 workers overtime required by law.
Every year, working people across the country are victims of wage theft to the tune of billions of dollars.
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Police charged the parents of three children with multiple counts of child endangerment in Monongahela, Washington County.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
It's been two weeks since a massive fire engulfed an abandoned church atop Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
A person was killed after a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into an SUV on Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Tuesday.
The search is on to find the city of Pittsburgh's official Christmas tree for 2026.
A person was killed after a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into an SUV on Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Tuesday.
Police charged the parents of three children with multiple counts of child endangerment in Monongahela, Washington County.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang said that the Parkway could reopen sometime next week.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
Chelsea Miller, a beloved teacher in Warren County, Ohio, died unexpectedly, Lebanon City Schools said on Facebook.
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.
Ron Smiley rates the latest movies he has seen and gives it a "Smiley" rating.
On Aug. 4, you can support Pittsburgh Foundation's #OneDay Critical Needs Alert.
In today's Cooking Corner, Chef Crystal shows David and Ron how to make ravioli mac and cheese.
Heather and David guess the values of items found in a cedar chest.
Dough Daddy Brewery in Gibsonia just won the gold medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championships in the Pumpkin Beer Category. We got a taste!
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.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Water surrounds the left side of the challenging 5th hole at Greensburg Country Club.
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.
As work continues on the Commercial Street Bridge, there's hope that it will be done ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline. It's great news for the 100,000 drivers who use it every day, and even more welcome by the neighborhoods taking on extra traffic from the detours. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
A person was killed after a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into an SUV on Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
More than a year after the historic Corelle glass plant closed its doors in Charleroi, Washington County, the future of one of the Mon Valley's most recognizable industrial sites is now up for grabs. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday amid escalations in the war with Iran in recent days.
It's been two weeks since a massive fire engulfed an abandoned church atop Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
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.
