West Virginia Receives Over 35K Fraudulent Jobless Claims This Month
West Virginia has received more than 35,000 fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims this month, officials said.
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West Virginia has received more than 35,000 fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims this month, officials said.
Economic experts believe one of the factors that helped the unemployment rate was the phased reopening of the states.
The unemployment rate took a surprising drop, but while hope exists the road to recovery remains uncertain.
1.9 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the last week, as reopenings begin to slow layoffs.
The latest unemployment numbers continue to rise across the county and in Pennsylvania.
The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh on Friday.
The number of Americans that have applied for unemployment since the coronavirus pandemic hit has now reached nearly 41 million.
Gov. Tom Wolf joined former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on a virtual session to discuss the impacts of Coronavirus on states.
Ohio's unemployment rate has hit 16.8%, the highest since the state's current record keeping system was developed almost 50 years ago.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate skyrocketed in April at the height of the state's pandemic-driven shutdown to its highest rate in over four decades of record-keeping, the state Department of Labor and Industry said Friday.
The total number of unemployment applications since the coronavirus pandemic took hold has reached nearly 39 million.
West Virginia's unemployment rate rose to 15% last month as the coronavirus pandemic continues to level the state's economy.
Over 2 million Pennsylvanians have applied for unemployment compensation.
Jill Schlesinger, certified financial planner and CBS News business analyst, looks at how to devise a game plan for paying bills when money is tight.
Nearly 3 million more Americans applied for unemployment in the last week, taking the total to 36.5 million in just two months.
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April which is the highest since the Great Depression.
The total number of Americans that have applied for unemployment benefits since the coronavirus pandemic hit has reached over 30 million.
Pennsylvania's Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program should be operational in just a few weeks.
A study says compared to the rest of the states, Pennsylvania has had one of the lowest increases in unemployment since the start of the coronavirus outbreak.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, 30 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits.
Busy signals, unanswered emails, and zero funds. Viewers continue to call the KDKA News desk with questions and concerns about their unemployment claims.
Nearly 1 million people have filed unemployment claims in the past five weeks as Ohio's stay-at-home order continues to depress the economy.
An additional 4.4 million Americans have applied for unemployment, taking the total to over 26 million since the coronavirus outbreak hit.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is now accepting applications from certain workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose by 1.3% in March, reaching 6%.
Byrd is accused of kidnapping a woman, locking her inside his apartment, and repeatedly burning her with an iron.
After getting recalled earlier in the day, Gorski hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat, something that hasn't been done in more than a decade.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
Rain returns to the Pittsburgh area on Friday with two rounds expected, and that will cool off our temperatures.
We've got the birthday celebration of a Pittsburgh icon, a rubber duck derby, and so much more going on this weekend!
Byrd is accused of kidnapping a woman, locking her inside his apartment, and repeatedly burning her with an iron.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are slated to make six picks over the three-day NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
After getting recalled earlier in the day, Gorski hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat, something that hasn't been done in more than a decade.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
The Trump admin ordered public schools, universities and private employers to get rid of DEI programs or lose federal funding.
Pittsburgh's mayoral race is being fueled by dark money — unlimited amounts of cash spent by PACs on TV attack ads and mailers.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got to see the finished product of the PTL office makeover!
"Anastasia" is about to take over a local stage and we got a sneak peek of the performance. This segment was sponsored by the LIncoln Park Performing Arts Center.
Daniel Hill was here with some exercises that'll give everyone a little more ease on the tennis court.
Daisy was live for the first look at the high-energy return of Supercross at Acrisure Stadium.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
An animal tranquilizer is the new drug on the street in Pittsburgh.
As we approach the end of April, we're shining a spotlight on Cesarean Awareness Month. We were joined by local author Ruth Fleury, who wrote "Strength in Every Scar: A Mother's C-Section Recovery."
This Wellness Wednesday, we are addressing an issue that's affecting so many Americans: fentanyl. Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Liz Zona joined us for this important conversation.
A wave of purple and a powerful show of strength is about to take over Pittsburgh. We sat down with a pancreatic cancer survivor and a doctor to talk about the Purple Stride and how you can step up and be a part of it.
After getting recalled earlier in the day, Gorski hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat, something that hasn't been done in more than a decade.
Supercross is returning to Pittsburgh this weekend for the first time in over 40 years.
The reigning champions are heading back to our nation's capital and trying to win their second national title in as many years.
Zach Neto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Mercer County is thinking outside the box to grow its population and economy.
The Pittsburgh host committee has people in Green Bay looking at what goes into the NFL Draft.
The new location in Regent Square will be opening on May 2.
The owner of 1989 Vintage and Thrift says Construction Junction recycled her idea of an on-site thrift store.
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Rock icon Bryan Adams has announced new North American dates for his ongoing "Roll With The Punches" 2025 tour.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, rose to fame through his writing career on "Saturday Night Live."
Burton Byrd is in custody and facing multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a woman in his Perry South apartment.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got to see the finished product of the PTL office makeover!
"Anastasia" is about to take over a local stage and we got a sneak peek of the performance. This segment was sponsored by the LIncoln Park Performing Arts Center.
Daniel Hill was here with some exercises that'll give everyone a little more ease on the tennis court.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
