Set against proposed 30 percent cuts in state higher education funding, Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed 4 percent cut in Medicaid reimbursements looks reasonable enough. (Today)

WASHINGTON -- There were a lot of questions but few answers Thursday during a meeting of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation and three Air Force generals who want to close the 911th Airlift Wing near Pittsburgh International Airport. Lawmakers, who said the meeting was cordial, left it frustrated by the lack of information about the decision to close the base in Moon. (Today)

Trustees at the Community College of Allegheny County awarded a $20,000 performance bonus to school president Alex Johnson Thursday in keeping with his contract that allows for such awards each year of up to 10 percent of his base salary. (Today)

A central figure in a Mon Valley-focused cocaine ring was sentenced today to 21 years and 10 months in prison. (Yesterday)

Tune your strings, warm up your chops and turn on your camera: The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is taking video submissions for a competition on YouTube. (Yesterday)