Pittsburgh economist explains what latest data means for your holiday budget
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
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The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
About 1,100 workers at the Stellantis Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio, are facing layoffs early next year.
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.
With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.
Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries plans to lay off about 1,800 employees amid efforts to cut costs.
The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances.
Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.
A union official said West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family is millions of dollars behind on payments to employees' health insurance fund at their financially beleaguered hotel.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell, speaking at a conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, said the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on economic data.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Wall Street is increasingly jittery about the health of the U.S. economy. Here's what the experts say about the chances of a recession.
U.S. markets tumbled for a third consecutive trading day amid recession fears and tensions in the Middle East.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
More working U.S. parents than ever are celebrating their first Mother's Day with hard-fought access to paid time off to care for newborns.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
West Virginia's unemployed people will need to do more to prove they are searching for jobs to collect state benefits under a new law that will take effect next year.
West Virginia's Republican-dominated state Legislature has concluded a session marked by budget disputes and controversial social issue bills that advanced but ultimately didn't go anywhere.
Sen. Bob Casey is promising action for Cookie Monster after he realized his cookies are getting smaller.
Economic issues hit Sesame Street, as Cookie Monster takes to social media to complain his favorite food is getting smaller.
Members of the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 Union voted against the 3-year contract offer.
Wendy's says it will start to experiment with raising and lowering food prices in the middle of the day.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said the trade commission turned "a blind eye" to Cleveland-Cliffs workers.
Ratings of the current economy are at their highest level in over two years; they've also been trending up, albeit slowly and remain mired in negative territory.
Retired KDKA-TV Anchor Stacy Smith goes Around The Table with local political and financial experts about the economy, elections, business and more.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Baristas in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle are organizing in response to what they see as unfair labor practices from Starbucks. Now, they're growing to places like Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Baristas in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle are organizing in response to what they see as unfair labor practices from Starbucks. Now, they're growing to places like Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
The Steelers can clinch the AFC North today with a win over the Ravens.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
EMS volunteers at one small Westmoreland County agency are sounding the alarm over thier sudden inability to answer calls. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer shares the story.
Snow across the Pittsburgh area on Saturday morning made a mess of the roads. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer was out tracking some crashes and shares some close calls.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Baristas in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle are organizing in response to what they see as unfair labor practices from Starbucks. Now, they’re growing to places like Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Watch as teams from Somerset Area, Penn Hills, and Plum high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
