Pittsburgh businessman announces run for state Senate seat
Thomas West announced a run for the 38th Senatorial District seat, currently held by Democrat Lindsey Williams.
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Thomas West announced a run for the 38th Senatorial District seat, currently held by Democrat Lindsey Williams.
Teacher Jon Gentile died in May 2022 while kayaking, and a bill aims to end the dangers of water recreation near unmarked dams.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
There is proposed new legislation in Harrisburg for e-bikes.
A major sticking point throughout Pennsylvania's budget impasse was getting more money for public transit.
A ban on intoxicating hemp products containing THC will have a major impact on businesses in the Pittsburgh area.
According to Gov. Josh Shapiro, money is already flowing to schools and communities.
Westmoreland County leaders are breathing a sigh of relief as Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers approved a state budget.
Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht won additional terms on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the AP projects.
Live updating election results in Pennsylvania for Nov. 4, 2025.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht are up for retention.
Jewish and Catholic leaders have condemned a Halloween parade float in Pennsylvania that included a replica of the Auschwitz gate.
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) is proposing House Bill 119 to end daylight saving time in Pennsylvania.
A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
The district announced that there will be a freeze on new contracts, non-essential purchases, and other hiring through mid-December.
As the state budget impasse drags into another month, it has a trickle-down impact on local governments across Pennsylvania.
A group in the South Hills is making sure their voices are heard in Harrisburg.
A major investigation is exposing the illegal sale of ivory in Pennsylvania, including in the Pittsburgh area.
Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over cutting funding to the food aid program for states.
Water advocates hope this can eliminate what they see as a constant problem.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is warning that cuts to Medicaid health care would mean people losing access to the program and more rural hospitals shutting their doors.
The Pennsylvania Senate's Law and Justice Committee voted down the bill 7 to 3.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was meeting recently with representatives from a teachers union when things quickly devolved.
Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that has passed the state House on Wednesday.
A barrier described as an "anti-climb fence" to bolster security is in the works for the Pennsylvania governor's official residence.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
Here's a recipe for David's holiday lemontini!
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
A 2-year-old girl was killed in a "non-intentional shooting" at a home in Columbus, Ohio, police said.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
A 2-year-old girl was killed in a "non-intentional shooting" at a home in Columbus, Ohio, police said.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Pittsburgh City Council heard hours of public testimony Saturday as it prepares to vote on a 2026 budget, while facing a $20 million deficit.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Marvin the cat makes a surprise appearance during the holiday special.
The team makes delicious Christmas pinwheel cookies!
Jackie Evancho sings "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
Team PTL gets together and shares magical holiday memories.
Pittsburgh's own Jackie Evancho spends time with PTL and sings a Christmas classic.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offense.
For the 25th consecutive season, the Steelers are sending multiple players to the Pro Bowl Games.
Brandon Lowe, a two-time All-Star second baseman, is ready to make an impact in Pittsburgh after the Pirates acquired him from Tampa Bay.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Marvin the cat makes a surprise appearance during the holiday special.
The team makes delicious Christmas pinwheel cookies!
Jackie Evancho sings "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
Team PTL gets together and shares magical holiday memories.
Pittsburgh's own Jackie Evancho spends time with PTL and sings a Christmas classic.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
