Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The library is trying to lighten its shelves as it undergoes a massive renovation.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro's memoir, out in January 2026, covers everything from his political rise to his home being set on fire.
In this Books & Beyond with Carrie Lane, of the Allegheny County Library Association, we're getting a look at the other cool and unique objects that your library card allows you to check out!
PTL's Katie O'Malley is learning more about Love Your Library Month at the Bridgeville Public Library!
After the death of their father, Dan Pelzer, at the age of 92, his children discovered something extraordinary in his things — a very long list of every book he had ever read.
Kenny Chesney announced exclusively on "CBS Mornings" that he's writing his first-ever book about his music career and spoke about his upcoming Las Vegas residency.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
Book clubs are coming back into style! Hosts Heather and David are talking about what they read and the book club trend.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are getting a drawing lesson from illustrator and cartoonist Pat Lewis, who will be appearing at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Mary Monaghan has a preview of this year's festivities.
We're unveiling our April Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and Katie O'Malley is checking out the Allegheny County Library Association's Mobile Services vehicle.
Host Heather Abraham is unveiling our January Book of the Month from author Anjali Sachdeva. "All the Names They Use for God" explores faith and other issues.
Scholastic is backtracking after allowing schools to opt out of offering books related to diversity at book fairs.
Britney Spears' new memoir, "The Woman in Me," comes out Tuesday.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her daughter, Lila, introduce us to the book of the month. Then, Boaz Frankel heads to South Park Township Library to learn more about Love Your Library Month.
PTL's Heather Abraham and Lila introduce the new Book of the Month, called "This Is A School." Then, Boaz Frankel visits the Avalon Public Library to learn more about a fun roadtrip program that takes families to all of Allegheny County's public libraries.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her son, Rocco, introduce the Book of the Month, "Summertime." We also go along on a StoryWalk presented by the Bridgeville Public Library.
The long overdue dystopian first-edition has parts "as relevant today as they were 65 [years] ago," the man who borrowed the book said in a note to the library.
This week's Books & Beyond Book of the Month is "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. Host Heather Abraham sits down with some local librarians from the Allegheny County Library Association for some summer reading recommendations for kids!
The third entry into the Talk Pittsburgh Book Club is "Sidle Creek." Rachel Ekstrom-Courage, of Littsburgh, introduces us to author Jolene McIlwain.
Host Heather Abraham sits down with Andrew Medlar, the president and director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and award-winning rapper Frzy to talk about their new video series -- "From Books to Bars."
The second annual Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books was held in East Liberty on Saturday.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are talking with author W. Bruce Cameron, famous for his bestselling "A Dog's Purpose" novel. He will be appearing this weekend at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books!
A West Virginia bill aims to get kinship caregivers the same foster care subsidy as certified foster families within 30 days.
The temptation to walk or play on ice during the winter is high, but staying safe is more important. Here's how you can check if it's safe.
After cold and snow for a couple of weeks, temperatures are ticking up this weekend and into next week.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Meet Pim Neill, a 6-year-old girl from Pittsburgh who has sold 81,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
A West Virginia bill aims to get kinship caregivers the same foster care subsidy as certified foster families within 30 days.
The temptation to walk or play on ice during the winter is high, but staying safe is more important. Here's how you can check if it's safe.
After cold and snow for a couple of weeks, temperatures are ticking up this weekend and into next week.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Meet Pim Neill, a 6-year-old girl from Pittsburgh who has sold 81,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
There is no better way to wrap up PTL's takeover of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show than with the full team.
Is it better to lease or buy a new car?
Boaz takes the Ford Motor Company simulator for a spin.
The Ford ASSET program helps educate local students.
Ford does so much work in the community to make Pittsburgh a better place to live!
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Known as "The Baron of the Bullpen," Elroy Face is often credited with being the man who pioneered the modern relief pitcher.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt has struggled this year with a 2-10 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, and Rickard Rakell all recorded points as their teams opened the competition with victories.
With a 5-0 shutout win against Canada on Tuesday, the United States earned the top seed in the quarterfinals.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
When rivers, lakes, and ponds freeze over, it's natural to want to go play on them, but checking them for safety is important. Ray Petelin explains what you need to do to make sure you don't fall through.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
EMS crews in Pittsburgh are seeing an increase in unplanned out-of-hospital births births.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
