Local News
Bill Responding To Church Sex Abuse Report Stalls Over Question Of LawsuitsLegislation responding to a Pennsylvania grand jury report accusing hundreds of Roman Catholic priests of sexually abusing children over decades remains under wraps amid disagreement over a key provision.
Netflix’s 'Mindhunter' Puts Out Urgent Casting Call For Background ActorsThe Netflix production of “Mindhunter” is putting out another call for extras.
Hottest Ticket In Town: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Warns Of 'Hamilton' Ticket ScamsThe smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" opens in Pittsburgh on Jan. 1, 2019. So, how can you get your hands on some tickets?
'A True Legend': Children’s Hospital Beloved ‘Shoeshine Man’ Dies At Age Of 76The staff and families at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are dealing with the loss of a beloved friend.
Enrollment Down 4 Percent At Pennsylvania’s State UniversitiesThe 14 state-owned universities in Pennsylvania are seeing enrollment fall by 4 percent this year.
Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Brushton NeighborhoodFirefighters were called to the scene of a three-alarm house fire in Pittsburgh’s Brushton neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.
Humane Officers Going Door-To-Door After Family Cat Killed With ArrowHumane officers are going door-to-door in a Brookline neighborhood after a family's cat was shot and killed with an arrow.
Smoking Electrical Box Prompts Evacuation Of Downtown High-RiseThere were some tense moments as a building in downtown Pittsburgh was evacuated Tuesday morning.
Man, Woman, 10-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In New Castle Home, Victims IdentifiedPolice are investigating after three people were found dead inside a home in New Castle.
Youth Baseball League Treasurer Charged With TheftProsecutors say an Ohio woman accused of embezzling at least $180,000 from a youth baseball league while she was its treasurer has been indicted on charges including theft.
'I'll Show You': 4-Year-Old Helps Deputies Catch Fugitive Hiding In Greensburg HomeA fugitive in western Pennsylvania was no match for a 4-year-old.
Amber Alert Issued For Wisconsin Teen After Parents Found Dead In HomeAn AMBER Alert has been issued for a 13-year-old girl missing since her parents were found dead in their Wisconsin home early Monday morning.
Politics
Bill Responding To Church Sex Abuse Report Stalls Over Question Of LawsuitsLegislation responding to a Pennsylvania grand jury report accusing hundreds of Roman Catholic priests of sexually abusing children over decades remains under wraps amid disagreement over a key provision.
Pa. House Vote Kills Proposal To Shrink Size Of LegislatureA proposal to shrink the number of lawmakers in the Pennsylvania Legislature is dead after a procedural vote in the state House.
Barletta Claims Sen. Casey Campaign Ad On Pre-Existing Conditions Is 'Hurtful, Insensitive'A campaign ad for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey against his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, featuring Stacie Ritter and her twin daughters with cancer is stirring up social media.
Libertarian Dale Kerns Hopes To Offer Real Choice In Senate RaceDale Kerns is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania To Delay Keystone Exam Graduation Test Requirement AgainPennsylvania is poised to delay the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement again and provide alternative ways for students to achieve proficiency.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Releases DNA Test Showing Native American HeritageSen. Elizabeth Warren has released the results of a DNA test reportedly showing she does have Native American ancestry.
Business
Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Passes Away At 65Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died, his investment firm Vulcan said Monday. He was 65.
U.S. Steel, United Steelworkers Reach Tentative AgreementU.S. Steel has announced a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers Union.
Sears, Inundated By Debt, Files For BankruptcySears, the once-dominant retail chain that changed how Americans shopped and lived, has filed for bankruptcy.
U.S. Health Secretary Visits Pittsburgh, Praises Efforts To Bring Down Prescription Drug PricesU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar listened to local folks about prescription drug prices while visiting Pittsburgh Friday.
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream To Anchor Reinvented Homestead Bakery Lofts BuildingIt wasn't your traditional groundbreaking on Friday at the old Homestead Bakery on 7th Avenue in Homestead.
Toys R Us Investors Plan Comeback For BrandA group of investors is planning a comeback for Toys R Us, in the latest twist for the troubled retail brand.
Entertainment
Netflix’s 'Mindhunter' Puts Out Urgent Casting Call For Background ActorsThe Netflix production of “Mindhunter” is putting out another call for extras.
Hottest Ticket In Town: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Warns Of 'Hamilton' Ticket ScamsThe smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" opens in Pittsburgh on Jan. 1, 2019. So, how can you get your hands on some tickets?
'Leave The Mask At Home': AMC Reminds Guests No Masks Or Weapons Allowed For 'Halloween' PremiereIf you're headed to see the sequel of "Halloween" this weekend, AMC Theaters wants to remind you of something.
Tom Hanks Spotted At Andy Warhol MuseumThere has been another Tom Hanks sighting in Pittsburgh.
Tighter Security Measures Leave Fans Waiting In Long Lines At Cultural District TheatersDance fans learned the hard way Saturday night that slipping into the theater at the last minute is no longer the best approach in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.
Hallmark Movie Lovers Christmas App Is ComingOfficials say this app will serve as the "ultimate viewing guide" for holiday-themed original movie premieres.
Health
'A True Legend': Children’s Hospital Beloved ‘Shoeshine Man’ Dies At Age Of 76The staff and families at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are dealing with the loss of a beloved friend.
Doctors Suspect Man Died Of Extremely Rare Disease After Eating Squirrel BrainsA 61-year-old New York man developed an extremely rare and fatal brain disorder after he ate squirrel brains, according to a new report.
New Study Looks At Possible Relationship Between Eye Freckles And MelanomaA new study is looking at whether there is a link between eye freckles and melanoma.
Fifth Grader Runs 50 5K's In 50 Days For Grandpa's Lung CancerFor the last seven weeks, a San Francisco fifth grader has embarked on a physical challenge that most adults wouldn't consider trying, all of his own accord.
Steelers’ Shazier Thanks Hospital Workers In Cincinnati For Helping Him After Spinal InjuryPrior to the Steelers-Bengals game on Sunday afternoon, injured linebacker Ryan Shazier took some time to thank the medical personnel that helped stabilize his spinal cord injury, suffered the last time the Steelers played a game in Cincinnati.
'60 Minutes' Correspondent Lara Logan Visits Pittsburgh, Reflects On Being A Survivor Of Sexual AssaultCBS News correspondent Lara Logan is a survivor of sexual assault and breast cancer. She was in Pittsburgh this week to hand out a prize from the Magee Womens Research Institute.
