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Redstone Township officer justified in shooting, killing man
A Redstone Township officer was justified in shooting and killing a man in January, the district attorney ruled.
Man accused of burning Pa. governor's residence mentioned "Palestinian people" in 911 call
Cody Balmer, accused of burning the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, had "political motivation" connected to the conflict in Gaza, documents say.
University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh police investigating two robberies near campus
Two robberies, about 15 minutes apart and a little more than a mile away from one another, happened near Pitt's campus.
KDKA Fish Fry Guide 2025
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Pirates to offer owners of "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake
In an open letter to fans, the team has offered to give the original owners of the "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake.
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Gov. Shapiro speaks at opening of new Hershey's plant
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam
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Online auction taking place for items once owned by Triangle Tech
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
Checking out a new Easter trend involving dyeing marshmallows
Blogger Stephanie Gigliotti, and her son Vincent, stopped by to share a viral trend they created this Easter season by dyeing marshmallows.
Lawsuit filed against Beaver County contractor over allegedly incomplete jobs
The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendant from doing business in Pennsylvania, along with consumer restitution and civil penalties.
Pennsylvania farmers view President Trump's trade war as a "double-edged sword"
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Pittsburgh area small grocers facing uncertainty as some tariffs get paused and others remain
Even with the news of a pause on certain tariffs, grocers in Pittsburgh are bracing for price hikes amid the uncertainty.
UPMC pauses Penn Hills IVF lab services, leaving couples scrambling
Staff at a UPMC lab in Penn Hills discovered a problem late last week, sending shock waves through a community of patients.
Small businesses in Pittsburgh begin to see worrying signs as U.S. escalates its trade war
As tariffs continue to be levied by President Donald Trump, Pittsburgh small businesses are already starting to see some signs of strain.
Can the "AI Revolution" translate into a success story for the Pittsburgh economy?
Pittsburgh has found itself at the forefront of research and tech, but can that stop the job and population losses?
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KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/16)
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Cold air in place through Thursday morning, frost advisories issued for some Pittsburgh areas
The colder air remains for the next couple of days with some of the windy conditions sticking around.
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Pirates to offer owners of "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake
In an open letter to fans, the team has offered to give the original owners of the "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake.
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Record-setting number of entries accepted for upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club
More than 10,000 people are attempting to qualify for the 125th playing of the United States Open Championship.
Pirates held to 4 hits in 3-0 loss to Nationals
The shutout came a night after the Pirates recorded a season high in runs scored while beating the Nationals 10-3.
Penguins' Sidney Crosby named 'Most Complete Player' in NHLPA Player Poll
Crosby led the 'Most Complete Player' category with 33.81% of the vote.
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KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/16)
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Pirates offer replica Bucco Bricks free of charge
Amid the backlash to the removal and then discovery of the "Bucco Bricks" at a recycling facility, the team is now offering complimentary replicas for the owners.
Police investigating two robberies near Pitt's campus
Two robberies, about 15 minutes apart and a little more than a mile away from one another, happened near Pitt's campus. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the details.
Waiting Child: Royal
This week's Waiting Child is Royal.
Cooking with Rania: Spanakopita
There's a new side dish that's stealing the Easter spotlight. Rania showed Katie why it's just exotic enough to make your relatives think you studied abroad.
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The big screen or the streaming screen? Which outlet offers more to the Pittsburgh film industry?
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Glassport cracking down on borough ordinance related to owning chickens
The borough says their zoning officer will be issuing letters to people violating ordinances.
Truck slams through side of Vanderbilt Post Office during police chase
The crash happened at the Post Office along Liberty Street just before 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Mom says Venango County removed her son's full-time nurses
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
10% of BBB complaints in western Pennsylvania deal with home improvement
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
Patients of beloved dentist seek reimbursements after his sudden death
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Card skimmers are popping up in the Pittsburgh area more often
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
Pittsburgh-area parents say they didn't see money from their disabled son's rent rebate check
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
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Redstone Township officer justified in shooting, killing man
A Redstone Township officer was justified in shooting and killing a man in January, the district attorney ruled.
Man accused of burning Pa. governor's residence mentioned "Palestinian people" in 911 call
Cody Balmer, accused of burning the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, had "political motivation" connected to the conflict in Gaza, documents say.
University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh police investigating two robberies near campus
Two robberies, about 15 minutes apart and a little more than a mile away from one another, happened near Pitt's campus.
KDKA Fish Fry Guide 2025
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Pirates to offer owners of "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake
In an open letter to fans, the team has offered to give the original owners of the "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake.
Politics
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Gov. Shapiro speaks at opening of new Hershey's plant
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Davis says "public officials are human beings" after fire at Shapiro's residence
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Man charged in governor's mansion fire may have targeted Shapiros over their faith
Cody Balmer "made reference to the governor's faith" before setting a fire that burned the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg this weekend, the Dauphin County DA said.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
Pittsburgh-area leaders react to arson at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence
An arsonist set fire to the home on the first night of Passover, which Shapiro and his family celebrated with other members of the Jewish community.
Consumer News
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Online auction taking place for items once owned by Triangle Tech
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
Checking out a new Easter trend involving dyeing marshmallows
Blogger Stephanie Gigliotti, and her son Vincent, stopped by to share a viral trend they created this Easter season by dyeing marshmallows.
Lawsuit filed against Beaver County contractor over allegedly incomplete jobs
The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendant from doing business in Pennsylvania, along with consumer restitution and civil penalties.
Pennsylvania farmers view President Trump's trade war as a "double-edged sword"
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Pittsburgh area small grocers facing uncertainty as some tariffs get paused and others remain
Even with the news of a pause on certain tariffs, grocers in Pittsburgh are bracing for price hikes amid the uncertainty.
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Cooking with Rania: Spanakopita
There's a new side dish that's stealing the Easter spotlight. Rania showed Katie why it's just exotic enough to make your relatives think you studied abroad.
Rolling out the reels for this year's JFilm Festival
A celebrated film festival will soon be back in Pittsburgh. The JFilm Festival is back for a 32nd year and is the region's largest Jewish cultural event, serving up Indie gems and films that linger long after the credits roll.
An annual soiree is getting a whimsical wonderland makeover
Daisy Jade got a sneak peek at the Garden Gala 2025: Down the Rabbit Hole at the Northland Public Library.
The stars of 'Some Like It Hot' join Pittsburgh Today Live
David and Katie sat down with some of the stars of "Some Like It Hot," a legendary movie that's been reimagined for the stage, after it had its first show in Pittsburgh Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: April 16, 2025
David Highfield and Katie O'Malley talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
KDKA Investigations
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Mom says Venango County removed her son's full-time nurses
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
10% of BBB complaints in western Pennsylvania deal with home improvement
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
Patients of beloved dentist seek reimbursements after his sudden death
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Card skimmers are popping up in the Pittsburgh area more often
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
Pittsburgh-area parents say they didn't see money from their disabled son's rent rebate check
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
Health
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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Black Maternal Health summit calls for change in Pennsylvania
State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.
Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Sports
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Pirates to offer owners of "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake
In an open letter to fans, the team has offered to give the original owners of the "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake.
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Record-setting number of entries accepted for upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club
More than 10,000 people are attempting to qualify for the 125th playing of the United States Open Championship.
Pirates held to 4 hits in 3-0 loss to Nationals
The shutout came a night after the Pirates recorded a season high in runs scored while beating the Nationals 10-3.
Penguins' Sidney Crosby named 'Most Complete Player' in NHLPA Player Poll
Crosby led the 'Most Complete Player' category with 33.81% of the vote.
Business News
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The big screen or the streaming screen? Which outlet offers more to the Pittsburgh film industry?
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Pirates owner Bob Nutting emails fan upset about scrapped Bucco Bricks
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
Microsoft 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including in Ohio
Microsoft says it's "slowing or pausing" some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.
At a Rolls-Royce museum in Pa. farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars
The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
Pennsylvania farmers view President Trump's trade war as a "double-edged sword"
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Entertainment
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The big screen or the streaming screen? Which outlet offers more to the Pittsburgh film industry?
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Alice Cooper, Judas Priest bringing co-headlining tour to Star Lake
Rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal icons Judas Priest will share the stage for a co-headlining tour across North America later this year.
Kennywood opens for its 127th season
It's Kennywood's earliest opening day since 1931.
At a Rolls-Royce museum in Pa. farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars
The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
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KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/16)
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Pirates offer replica Bucco Bricks free of charge
Amid the backlash to the removal and then discovery of the "Bucco Bricks" at a recycling facility, the team is now offering complimentary replicas for the owners.
Police investigating two robberies near Pitt's campus
Two robberies, about 15 minutes apart and a little more than a mile away from one another, happened near Pitt's campus. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the details.
Waiting Child: Royal
This week's Waiting Child is Royal.
Cooking with Rania: Spanakopita
There's a new side dish that's stealing the Easter spotlight. Rania showed Katie why it's just exotic enough to make your relatives think you studied abroad.
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PHOTOS: Van crashes through roof of White Oak garage
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
Team PTL opens the 2025 Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show
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!
Photos show school bus crashed into tree in Butler County
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
Remembering the life of our friend and colleague Jon Burnett
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.
PHOTOS: Winter weather causes vehicle pileup, other accidents on Interstate 80
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
