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It's going to be a windy day in the Pittsburgh area with cooler temperatures compared to Monday
One could make the argument today is a First Alert Weather Day with strong winds, falling temperatures, and snow overnight.
PA man admitted to starting fire at governor's residence, complaint says
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
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.
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.
Megan McConnell gets training camp invite from WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
Man accused of stealing over $500,000 from Bentleyville forklift company
William Rohan is facing numerous felony charges in connection with the alleged theft.
Skenes, Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in 10-3 win over Nationals
Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3.
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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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It's going to be a windy day in the Pittsburgh area with cooler temperatures compared to Monday
One could make the argument today is a First Alert Weather Day with strong winds, falling temperatures, and snow overnight.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/15)
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Megan McConnell gets training camp invite from WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
Skenes, Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in 10-3 win over Nationals
Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Lindholm and Korpisalo lead Bruins to 4-1 victory over Penguins
Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist, Joonas Korpisalo made 24 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1.
Hunter Greene pitches 7 crisp innings as Reds blank Pirates 4-0
Hunter Greene pitched seven sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 4-0 victory.
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Vanderbilt Post Office heavily damaged after truck slams through building
The crash happened during an overnight police chase.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/15)
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 14, 2025
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (4/14)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Fire attack at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence raising fears for other elected officials
As investigators continue to piece together the picture to explain the attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence, KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay reports that the incident is raising fears for other elected officials.
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UPMC Children's Hospital has a heartwarming superhero tradition for kids who are patients
There is a tradition of Superheroes visiting the kids at UPMC Children's Hospital to brighten their day.
Other Art Festival on Walnut Street, Beaver County Maple Syrup and Music Festival and Head Turners Car Show and Easter Egg Hunt | KDKA Weekend Planner
More events are coming to the Pittsburgh area on the weekend for family and friends to enjoy.
Poll workers are needed for the upcoming Pittsburgh mayoral primary election
Applications are being accepted for a student poll worker program in Allegheny County for the mayoral election.
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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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It's going to be a windy day in the Pittsburgh area with cooler temperatures compared to Monday
One could make the argument today is a First Alert Weather Day with strong winds, falling temperatures, and snow overnight.
PA man admitted to starting fire at governor's residence, complaint says
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
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.
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.
Megan McConnell gets training camp invite from WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
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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.
Pennsylvania man arrested, charged after arson at Governor's Residence
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.
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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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That's a Wrap: April 11, 2025
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Getting a sneak peek at the 4-1-2 Day festivities in Pittsburgh
Alright Yinzers, mark your calendars. 4-1-2 Day in Pittsburgh is on Saturday and Daisy got all the details on what's in store.
Meeting the winner of Next Pittsburgh's bracket challenge winner for Pittsburgh's best sandwich
David and Heather got to try what's considered the best sandwich in Pittsburgh, as voted on by the community! Thyme Machine's "The Morty" was voted as the winner of NextPittsburgh's best sandwich in Pittsburgh 2025 bracket.
Taking a trip to one member of the Tartar Two in our PTL Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket
Katie visited one of the two final participants in our PTL Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket and Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church Fish Fry on the South Side.
Patrick Wilson and PTL play a game of 'What Happens Next?'
Patrick Wilson stuck around to play a game of "What Happens Next" with us to see how much he remembers from some of his most iconic roles.
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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Allegheny County Health Department to begin killing mosquitoes
The Allegheny County Health Department will begin trying to kill mosquitoes before they even take flight.
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
Motorcycle accident victim returns to Forbes Hospital to thank her treatment team
Elizabeth Lindsay was in a motorcycle accident back in August and was in the fight of her life. Months later, she's recovered, but wanted to thank those who helped her.
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot butter is being recalled across seven states over concerns that it could contain coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter.
Busting myths about spider veins with Dr. Natalie Gentile | Wellness Wednesday
For many women, varicose and spider veins can leave people feeling self-conscious about their legs. Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to answer our questions about spider veins and what causes them.
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Megan McConnell gets training camp invite from WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
Skenes, Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in 10-3 win over Nationals
Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Lindholm and Korpisalo lead Bruins to 4-1 victory over Penguins
Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist, Joonas Korpisalo made 24 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1.
Hunter Greene pitches 7 crisp innings as Reds blank Pirates 4-0
Hunter Greene pitched seven sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 4-0 victory.
Business News
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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.
Coaxing payments from Pittsburgh's nonprofits becomes hot topic mayoral race
Having the city's major nonprofits make payments in lieu of taxes is a goal that has eluded several of Pittsburgh's mayors.
Entertainment
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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.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Pat McAfee has star-studded homecoming show at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena
Wednesday was a homecoming at PPG Paints Arena for Plum native Pat McAfee.
Pittsburgh native Joe Manganiello poses for photos with dire wolves
Joe Manganiello posed for photos with the dire wolf puppies that Colossal Bioscience says they've brought back from extinction.
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Vanderbilt Post Office heavily damaged after truck slams through building
The crash happened during an overnight police chase.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/15)
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 14, 2025
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (4/14)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Fire attack at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence raising fears for other elected officials
As investigators continue to piece together the picture to explain the attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence, KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay reports that the incident is raising fears for other elected officials.
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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.
