Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?
Experts say hand counting ballots takes longer and is less accurate than using machines, and would be impractical in Pennsylvania elections.
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Experts say hand counting ballots takes longer and is less accurate than using machines, and would be impractical in Pennsylvania elections.
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is siding with lower court decisions to block two third-party presidential candidates from the battleground state's ballot in November's election.
Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling.
Election Day is eight weeks away, and several local counties will have staffers handling a presidential election for the first time.
When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage in Philadelphia, they'll both know there's little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency.
A court decided that voters in Pennsylvania can cast provisional ballots in place of rejected mail-in ballots.
A federal judge has blocked a new law banning foreign nationals and green card holders from contributing to state ballot campaigns in Ohio.
A state court is halting enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots.
The decision is one of several election-related lawsuits being fought in Pennsylvania's courts, a hotly contested presidential battleground.
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a legal challenge in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground of Pennsylvania.
According to Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote, the number of AAPI voters in Pennsylvania has grown by 32% since 2012.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won't testify in defense of his effort to appear on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
A man faces federal charges that he voted in both Florida and in Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election.
Washington County's elected commissioners are being sued over a policy adopted for this year's primary.
A look at young voters and the 2024 election.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork to get on the ballot for the November election in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is seeing lots of action targeting gaps in its vote-by-mail laws.
The Shapiro administration announced Tuesday that mail-in ballot applications would be available two months earlier this year.
At a time when former President Donald Trump continues to criticize mail-in ballots, the Shapiro administration announced Tuesday that mail-in ballot applications would be available two months earlier this year. KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano reports.
The rare special session Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on Ohio's fall ballot could take several days.
President Joe Biden could miss the deadline to be included on the ballot in Ohio this fall.
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will be the only names on ballots for the office in Pennsylvania's April primary after a ruling by the state's highest court.
There were hundreds of delegates up for grabs for both Democrats and Republicans on Super Tuesday.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
Karoline Heintz was killed by Royce Moser, her boyfriend, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
The on-site parking garage partially collapsed in late April, and people who live there say that's just the start of the problems.
Charles Plum, a 17-year-old motorcyclist, was killed in a crash with the driver of a box truck in Georges Township, Fayette County.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Karoline Heintz was a first-year student at PennWest California. A man and his mother are charged in her death.
Karoline Heintz was killed by Royce Moser, her boyfriend, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Charles Plum, a 17-year-old motorcyclist, was killed in a crash with the driver of a box truck in Georges Township, Fayette County.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The on-site parking garage partially collapsed in late April, and people who live there say that's just the start of the problems.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Pittsburgh Today Live's Turkey Fund Kickoff Show will take place on Sept. 18. 2026, with tickets going on sale on Aug. 25!
Table Magazine's Arts and Culture Editor Sean Collier shares his ideas on how to spend this weekend in Pittsburgh.
Back-to-school season can be stressful, so a certified family physician shares ways to make this time easier!
Heather and Daisy meet Uzo, the local rescue pup that is a top-10 finalist in People Magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest!
Content Creator and former college football player Cullen Honohan extends his viral online career to help put Robert Morris University basketball more on the map.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A Pittsburgh-area mother says she was told her child cannot play football this season, even after he'd spent weeks preparing for game action.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The legendary Penguins goaltender will be inducted into the Penguins Hall of Fame on November 14.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Karoline Heintz, a PennWest California soccer team member, was found dead in her car. Her boyfriend and his mother are charged in her death.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Royce Moser was charged with homicide in the death of Karoline Heintz, a soccer player at PennWest California in Pennsylvania.
Karoline Heintz was stabbed to death by Royce Moser, her boyfriend, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, authorities 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.
