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Cruz homers for 2nd consecutive game as Pirates blank Nationals 1-0
Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0.
Elderly victim of "Publishers Clearing House" scam victim helps police set up sting
An 84-year-old scam victim in Pennsylvania helped police set up a sting that led to the arrest of two men.
Massive, slow-moving superload makes its way through western Pennsylvania
A 153-ton superload so massive it takes up two lanes of traffic is slowly making its way through western Pennsylvania on Thursday.
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.
FSU mass shooting injures multiple people; suspect in custody
Tallahassee police say the Florida State University campus has been secured after an active shooting situation.
Brownsville Area School District moves to a remote learning day following early morning break-in
The district called for a remote learning day after someone broke a window and entered the middle school early on Thursday morning.
Bargain hunting in a constantly changing tariff atmosphere - how you can save money
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?
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Bargain hunting in a constantly changing tariff atmosphere - how you can save money
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?
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.
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KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/17)
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Pittsburgh to have warmer temperatures Thursday with possible strong storms looming
After some cooler days, we're heading toward some warmth, but potential storms loom.
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The KDKA First Alert Weather Team brings you the latest forecasts and weather information to keep you and your family safe and informed.
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Cruz homers for 2nd consecutive game as Pirates blank Nationals 1-0
Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0.
Avonworth High School baseball team on a 10-game winning streak, outscoring opponents by double digits
Avonworth is on a mission for vengeance after losing the PIAA 3A state title game last year.
Benches clear during Pirates-Nationals game after pitch narrowly misses Andrew McCutchen's head
Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López was ejected from the game after the benches cleared.
Cruz's grand slam lifts Pirates to 6-1 win over Nationals
Oneil Cruz hit his first career grand slam to help Bailey Falter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-1.
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.
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The perfect wine picks for your Easter celebrations
Certified sommelier, Adam Knoerzer, joined us today to share two wines that will easily accompany your Easter plans.
Pittsburgh-native Ann King joins Talk Pittsburgh to chat about her new book
Ann King grew up in Pittsburgh and worked alongside Myron Cope. She's back with a new book and we got to sit down with her to talk more about it.
A blooming business in Pittsburgh is taking part in the UPS Store Small Business Challenge
Pittsburgh is the city of champions and we may have a new local champion soon. Amanda Wynkoop owns Wander and Root, and she's in the final round of the UPS Store Small Business Challenge.
Boaz shares his favorite gardening books
Boaz shared some of his favorite gardening books to help inspire your green thumb this season.
Making Easter treats with Chef Alekka Sweeney
With Easter just three days away, Chef Alekka was here to make us some Easter treats.
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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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Sewage floods Jeannette street
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
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.
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Cruz homers for 2nd consecutive game as Pirates blank Nationals 1-0
Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0.
Elderly victim of "Publishers Clearing House" scam victim helps police set up sting
An 84-year-old scam victim in Pennsylvania helped police set up a sting that led to the arrest of two men.
Massive, slow-moving superload makes its way through western Pennsylvania
A 153-ton superload so massive it takes up two lanes of traffic is slowly making its way through western Pennsylvania on Thursday.
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.
FSU mass shooting injures multiple people; suspect in custody
Tallahassee police say the Florida State University campus has been secured after an active shooting situation.
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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Bargain hunting in a constantly changing tariff atmosphere - how you can save money
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?
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.
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How to stay active while on vacation
Our fitness expert Aubrey Worek was in the PTL studios to give us some tips on how to stay active while on vacation.
PTL Weekend Guide: April 17, 2025
Sean Collier is back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Gardening tips with Doug Oster
Our gardens are soaking it up right now and it's the perfect recipe for getting some veggies and flowers in the ground. Our garden guru Doug Oster was here to help us kick off the spring planting season the right way.
Getting the inside scoop on the National Aviary's Eggstravagant Celebration
PTL is hopping into the spring season with a visit to the National Aviary! We got the inside scoop on their Eggstravagant Celebration.
Teaming up with the Steel City Craft Emporium for a spring project
The Steel City Emporium is back with another DIY project that's perfect for spring!
KDKA Investigations
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Sewage floods Jeannette street
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
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.
Health
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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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Cruz homers for 2nd consecutive game as Pirates blank Nationals 1-0
Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0.
Avonworth High School baseball team on a 10-game winning streak, outscoring opponents by double digits
Avonworth is on a mission for vengeance after losing the PIAA 3A state title game last year.
Benches clear during Pirates-Nationals game after pitch narrowly misses Andrew McCutchen's head
Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López was ejected from the game after the benches cleared.
Cruz's grand slam lifts Pirates to 6-1 win over Nationals
Oneil Cruz hit his first career grand slam to help Bailey Falter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-1.
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.
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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The perfect wine picks for your Easter celebrations
Certified sommelier, Adam Knoerzer, joined us today to share two wines that will easily accompany your Easter plans.
Pittsburgh-native Ann King joins Talk Pittsburgh to chat about her new book
Ann King grew up in Pittsburgh and worked alongside Myron Cope. She's back with a new book and we got to sit down with her to talk more about it.
A blooming business in Pittsburgh is taking part in the UPS Store Small Business Challenge
Pittsburgh is the city of champions and we may have a new local champion soon. Amanda Wynkoop owns Wander and Root, and she's in the final round of the UPS Store Small Business Challenge.
Boaz shares his favorite gardening books
Boaz shared some of his favorite gardening books to help inspire your green thumb this season.
Making Easter treats with Chef Alekka Sweeney
With Easter just three days away, Chef Alekka was here to make us some Easter treats.
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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.
