WPKD-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

WPKD-TV, known on-air as KDKA+, is an independent TV station that operates on channel 19. It is licensed to Jeannette, Pennsylvania, and serves the Pittsburgh region. The station is part of the CBS News and Stations group and is affiliated with KDKA-TV, which is CBS's owned-and-operated station on channel 2.

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English

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Global

#878

United States

#192

News and Media

#23

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What comes next for Trump's "big, beautiful bill": Reconciliation

10 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Workforce Committee |Kaia Hubbard

What's next for Trump-backed budget plan? Washington — Congressional Republicans are forging ahead with the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda, but the road to enacting it will face some complications during the process known as budget reconciliation.
What could happen to mortgage rates this May?

12 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Sharon Wu |Angelica Leicht

Mortgage rates remain higher than many homebuyers prefer right now as inflation persists and the Federal Reserve maintains elevated benchmark rates. And with May approaching, bringing both market changes and another scheduled Fed meeting, uncertainty looms. So what could happen to mortgage interest rates this upcoming month? We consulted mortgage lending experts to break down three possible scenarios for May's mortgage rates.
South Side Area School Board removes vote to furlough four teachers

12 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Patrick Damp

A group of Beaver County teachers will not be let go, at least for the time being. On Wednesday night, the South Side Area School Board removed from its meeting agenda a vote on whether or not to furlough four teachers. When the issue was removed, a crowd of parents and students at the meeting erupted with applause. The board had been considering furloughing the four teachers due to financial pressures as well as declining enrollment.
Evgeni Malkin's "I'm Score For Kids" Initiative donates $71,000 to Ronald McDonald House

15 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Patrick Damp

When Penguins' alternate captain Evgeni Malkin spoke the now-famous phrase, "I'm score," in 2009, it took on a life of its own. Whether it was internet memes, signs at games, or t-shirts in the Strip District, it's become part of his legacy. So much so, Malkin himself has embraced it through his "I'm Score for Kids" initiative, which he started in the 2022-23 season to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown.
2 summer kickoff events in Denver struggle to find normal funding

22 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Michael Abeyta

As the weather continues to get warmer in the "Mile High City," people are going to want to get out of their homes and find something to do. But two of Denver's most popular summer kickoff events are having a hard time finding funding. One of them is the annual Juneteenth celebration.
North Texas Catholics mourn Pope Francis, Cardinal Farrell leads transition

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Amelia Mugavero

Cardinal Kevin Farrell takes temporary leadership as North Texas Catholics mourn Pope Francis In Fort Worth and across North Texas, Catholics are continuing to pray on Wednesday for the late Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88. Now, in this period of transition, the task of temporarily leading the entire Roman Catholic Church falls on the shoulders of Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who was once the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas.
Metro Detroit woman on dialysis awaits lifesaving kidney after heartbreaking loss

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Meredith Bruckner

April is National Donate Life Month, and patients, doctors and organizations use this time to spread awareness of the importance of organ donation each year. Despite a rise in organ donation in recent years, the need continues to outweigh the number of people who are signed up to give. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 2,100 people in Michigan are on the waiting list for a lifesaving kidney.
Dallas artist turns trash into treasure with stunning cereal box portraits

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Briseida Holguin

Turning trash into treasure: Dallas artist creates artwork from cereal boxes Earth Day is a time to reflect on preserving and protecting the environment, and one local artist is doing her part through art. Jenny Grumbles is the artist behind four portraits hanging inside Galleria Dallas. Shoppers passing by quickly notice these aren't typical portraits made with paint; they're made out of cereal boxes that have been cut out and perfectly placed to create the image.
Pacifica World Dog Surfing Championships may not happen this year, organizers say

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Jose Fabian |José Pazos Fabián

The organizers of the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica said the event is at risk of not happening this year. On Wednesday, organizers told KPIX that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years. "The costs to hold it in Pacifica had increased by 100% over a 2-3 year period, and this year those costs have increased by yet another 42%," a spokesperson said.
JeffCo Public Schools using dogs to help Colorado students feel calmer, help learning in class

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Andrew Haubner

An elementary school in Jeffco Public Schools has "gone to the dogs," but the kids and their teachers are just fine with it. "They know he's a safe space for them," said Michelle Myers of Duncan the dog, who works with the Colorado students who attend Stony Creek Elementary School. "It can increase reading scores and lower stress for students," Myers said.