Local News
Juneteenth Now A State Holiday In PennsylvaniaPennsylvania is permanently recognizing Juneteenth, the cultural holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved black people in the United States.
Kidsburgh: Tech Tool Developed At CMU Now Being Used In All Pittsburgh Public SchoolA tech tool developed in Carnegie Mellon University's Create Lab is now being used in all Pittsburgh Public Schools' preschools.
Auditor General DePasquale To Review Pa. Gun Background Check SystemThe state auditor general is examining Pennsylvania's gun background check system to determine whether it is operating as intended.
Pennsylvania Moves To Expand Limits On Opioid PrescriptionsLegislation to further clamp down on powerful painkiller prescriptions in Pennsylvania has the state Senate's approval.
Allegheny National Forest Is No. 2 Camping Spot In U.S., Survey SaysThe second-best camping spot in the country is located right here in Western Pennsylvania, according to a new survey.
Frozen Spinach Recalled Over Listeria ConcernsSprouts Farmers Market is recalling its frozen cut leaf spinach conventional and organic 16 ounce bags that may be contaminated with listeria.
Landslide Brings Tree, Mud, Other Debris Down Onto Road In MidlandPennDOT crews are spending the assessing and cleaning up after a landslide brought down a tree and other debris onto a road in Beaver County.
Passenger Zip-Tied And Duct Taped After Allegedly Punching Flight Attendant On Pittsburgh To Dallas American Airlines FlightA flight from Pittsburgh to Dallas had to be diverted to Oklahoma City because of an alleged unruly and drunken passenger.
Tornado Struck Indiana County This Weekend, National Weather Service SaysA tornado struck a northeastern section of Indiana County during storms this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Dairy Queen Offering Free Cones For The First Day Of SummerKick off the first day of summer with a cool, free ice cream cone from Dairy Queen.
Governor Wolf To Declare Juneteenth A Holiday In PennsylvaniaGovernor Tom Wolf is set to officially declare Juneteenth a holiday in Pennsylvania.
Butler Twp. Police Find Missing Woman Who Uses Walker, Scooter To Get AroundPolice in Butler County have located a woman who was reported missing Tuesday.
Politics
Pennsylvania Moves To Expand Limits On Opioid PrescriptionsLegislation to further clamp down on powerful painkiller prescriptions in Pennsylvania has the state Senate's approval.
GOP Pushes Back On Cash Gov. Wolf Seeks For Voting MachinesRepublican lawmakers aren't committing to the money sought by Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to back up his demand that counties replace their voting machines by 2020's presidential elections.
Rep. Reschenthaler Misses Jon Stewart's Scathing Testimony, But Says He Supports 9/11 Compensation FundComedian Jon Stewart scolded Congress Tuesday for failing to ensure that a victims' compensation fund set up after the 9/11 attacks never runs out of money.
Hearing Underway As Judge Weighs Whether UPMC-Highmark Deal Has To ExpireThe looming end of a business relationship between UPMC and Highmark hangs in the balance during a hearing before a state judge.
Republican Lawmakers Push Budget-Related Legislation, Not Gov. Wolf's AgendaWith strong tax collections oiling the gears, Gov. Tom Wolf and top lawmakers are working under the hood of a new spending plan as they head into the final weeks before lawmakers break for summer.
Pa. Senate Advances Expansion Of Private School Tax CreditsLegislation to substantially expand taxpayer support for private and religious schools is taking another step in Pennsylvania.
Business
Rivers Casino Announces New 219-Room Hotel To Be Built NearbyMost top-grade casinos have adjacent hotels, and that has been the goal of the Rivers Casino from day one. Now it's about to happen.
UPMC Children’s Hospital Makes Rankings Of Top Pediatric Hospitals In The NationUPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is receiving top honors as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country.
'Super Fancy': Ed Sheeran's Heinz Ketchup Commercial Makes Its DebutEd Sheeran's Heinz Ketchup commercial has made its big debut.
Facebook Debuts New U.S. Blood Donation ToolFacebook is no longer just a place to connect with former high school buddies; the social media giant now wants to make it easier for you to connect with blood banks, too.
UPMC Presenting Case On Day 2 Of Hearings With HighmarkLawyers for UPMC are making their case today in Harrisburg.
'A Very Lively Social Space': Strip District's Produce Terminal Is TransformingDevelopers broke ground today on the highly-anticipated Strip District Produce Terminal project.
Entertainment
'Super Fancy': Ed Sheeran's Heinz Ketchup Commercial Makes Its DebutEd Sheeran's Heinz Ketchup commercial has made its big debut.
'You Need To Calm Down' May Be Taylor Swift's Most Political Move YetTaylor Swift's "You Need To Calm Down" is a pop anthem for equality and understanding.
CNN's Anderson Cooper Announces Death Of His Mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, At Age 95Gloria Vanderbilt has died at 95, son Anderson Cooper announces on CNN.
Rep. Reschenthaler Misses Jon Stewart's Scathing Testimony, But Says He Supports 9/11 Compensation FundComedian Jon Stewart scolded Congress Tuesday for failing to ensure that a victims' compensation fund set up after the 9/11 attacks never runs out of money.
Late Pittsburgh Rapper Mac Miller's Second Posthumous Song 'Real' Leaked On InternetThe second posthumous song from the late Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller has been leaked on the internet.
Wahlburgers Officially Coming To Mall At Robinson, Paul Wahlberg Hosts Food Truck Pop-UpThe Wahlbergs are finally making it official.
Health
Pennsylvania Moves To Expand Limits On Opioid PrescriptionsLegislation to further clamp down on powerful painkiller prescriptions in Pennsylvania has the state Senate's approval.
UPMC Children’s Hospital Makes Rankings Of Top Pediatric Hospitals In The NationUPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is receiving top honors as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country.
Ex-FDA Advisor Says Of LASIK Eye Surgery: 'It Should Have Never Been Approved' former FDA advisor, who told the government to approve LASIK eye surgery in the 1990s, is now saying it should have never happened.
Are There Traces Of Weed Killer In Your Cereal?Could popular cereals and snacks contain unsafe levels of a chemical found in weed killer?
New Vaccine Could Protect Against Alzheimer'sA vaccine that could protect against Alzheimer's disease may be heading for clinical trials.
Senate Backs Bill To Expand Role Of Nurse PractitionersPennsylvania's Senate is advancing legislation that backers say will help make health care more available through nurses, and less expensive.
