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A Pittsburgh credit repair specialist and a Detroit accountant are charged with defrauding the Small Business Administration and lenders of over $14 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Randy Fransinelli pled guilty to taking millions in fraudulent funds from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Randy Frasinelli used the money to buy luxury items for himself and his family.
A Fayette County business and 11 people have been charged after police said they stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from programs meant to help people struggling during the pandemic.
FBI agents interviewed Braddock Police Chief Guy Collins about a suspected fraud ring operating in his town.
There are calls from Washington, D.C. to prosecute Paycheck Protection Program violators.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, KDKA Investigates has uncovered several types of covid relief fraud.
The small borough of Braddock is at the center of a possible fraud ring.
It's the talk of the town in Braddock: nearly three dozen residents getting tens of thousands of dollars each in Paycheck Protection loans despite having no visible signs of present or prior employment.
Randy Frasinelli was arrested by the FBI for allegedly defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program.
Omni Hotels and Resorts claimed the hotel workers' union, UNITE Here, lied and the workers did receive money.
The Pittsburgh Penguins got nearly $5 million in loans from a federal rescue package meant to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
The union representing Omni William Penn employees is calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration to hold the hotel accountable for the PPP loan it received.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and entities within the diocese received an estimated total of at least $15 million in loans meant to help small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
We're now four months into the coronavirus pandemic and many people are receiving unemployment for the first time.
A company partly owned by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is among those that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program.
Billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family companies received at least $6.3 million from a federal rescue package meant to keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
PNC Bank announced that it has processed more than 70,000 loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
For Salem Township-based Plum Contracting, March 17 proved to be one the most devastating days in the family-owned business' history.
According to plaintiffs in California, PNC showed preferential treatment to bigger businesses in order to collect bigger fees, a violation of the law.
If at first you don't succeed, try and refresh your computer every couple of minutes.
As millions of unemployment claims grow across the state and country, one local company had to lay off nearly all of its employees too, but Monday those workers were back on the job.
Facebook has made $175,000 in grants available to Pittsburgh small businesses, with an emphasis on those owned by minorities and women.
The state of Pennsylvania is taking "Take Out Tuesday" a step further to encourage people to support the restaurants in their area.
Local small business owners feel the Paycheck Protection Program has failed them.
There's renewed hope that a recently shuttered glass plant in Charleroi could reopen under a new owner.
A Texas man was arrested for attempting to obtain sexually explicit photos from a minor in Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Travel + Leisure magazine named Kenyon College one of the most beautiful campuses in America.
A conservation center in Ohio is celebrating the births of a zebra foal and a rhino calf, calling both new additions "significant milestones" for their species.
Weeks after Cranberry police charged a day care employee for assaulting a child, court records reveal another employee is facing similar charges.
There's renewed hope that a recently shuttered glass plant in Charleroi could reopen under a new owner.
A Texas man was arrested for attempting to obtain sexually explicit photos from a minor in Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Travel + Leisure magazine named Kenyon College one of the most beautiful campuses in America.
A conservation center in Ohio is celebrating the births of a zebra foal and a rhino calf, calling both new additions "significant milestones" for their species.
Weeks after Cranberry police charged a day care employee for assaulting a child, court records reveal another employee is facing similar charges.
The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.
The House Oversight Committee wants Maxwell to testify on Aug. 11.
"OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!" wrote President Trump, in calling on the Washington Commanders to revert to the name Redskins, which many view as a slur against Native Americans.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
Coffee prices could soon increase at Pittsburgh-area shops due to tariffs on imported coffee beans.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance announced plans to open a new grocery store on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh.
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A new bill introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature could make it easier for bars and restaurants to serve cocktails.
Tickets are now on sale for when Sir Paul McCartney makes his return to Pittsburgh later this year.
You know the ice ball cart on the North Side. Now, Gus & Yiayia are getting a street named after them!
Sean Collier joined us for a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Pittsburgh's first 84 Lumber Andersen Showroom is now open in Mt. Lebanon. Katie teamed up with HGTV's Steve Ford for a tour of the space. This segment is sponsored by 84 Lumber.
Chef Jon Lloyd was here to help us unlock the secret to cheeseburger sliders in the PTL Kitchen.
Need to sneak in a quick trip before summer drifts away? We spotlighted quick escapes that feel like a world away.
When a college student in Pittsburgh returned to his apartment after being away for a month, he found two strangers living there.
A Butler County family is blaming a local emergency vet for killing their lost dog over the Fourth of July holiday.
Research shows the source of those stolen guns is changing.
A look at the problem of boaters who camp out on the North Shore with no intention of leaving anytime soon.
We've all dropped our car off at a body shop or dealership hoping for the best.
Dr. Zach Shasteen joined us in the studio to help football players stay strong and steady from warm-up to cool-down with some helpful training tips.
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
Dr. Andrew Nowalk joined us to share how you can keep you and your loved ones safe from getting bitten by a tick.
With great power and sports prowess comes great responsibility. How do athletes handle the pressure of competing at such a high level?
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Steelers fans from all over western Pennsylvania and beyond are flocking to Saint Vincent College for training camp.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Montour graduate and hometown kid Dylan Mathiesen wasn't expecting it, but when the Pirates called his name, it became a day to remember.
Justin Fields, the New York Jets' new quarterback, got hurt while practicing Thursday morning, suffering an apparent lower leg injury.
James Franklin and Penn State came up one game shy of making it to the National Championship last season.
Il Venetian, an eatery in Cleveland, Ohio, was named one of the 100 best hotel restaurants in America for 2025.
Donald M. Soffer, a real estate mogul best known as the developer of South Florida's Aventura Mall and often credited as the city's "founder," has died. He was 92.
The apartment complex sits near PNC Park and the developers and builders say it'll be the first of its kind in Pittsburgh.
Some of the investments promised during the AI and energy summit on Tuesday at Carnegie Mellon University included AI data centers, which can require massive amounts of energy to run.
Everything is expected to be finished by 2028.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
There's renewed hope that a recently shuttered glass plant in Charleroi could reopen under a new owner.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Have you done your lunges today? A social media post has us wondering if there's a correlation between leg strength and longevity.
The city has an ongoing effort to change every streetlight.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
