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Rain chances highest in the East on Friday, severe storms possible Monday
There will be rain throughout the next week along with warm temperatures.
Annual satirical edition of Pittsburgh high school newspaper concerns staff members
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School's yearly satirical newspaper brought about some concerns regarding the mention of staff.
Every state trooper in Pennsylvania will now be fitted with body cameras
It's a major milestone for the Pa. State Police; all of their troopers and cars will be decked out with the latest camera technology.
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.
Shaler Area School District announces metal detectors and new safety measures after gun found on bus
Months after a student was able to enter a bus and the school undetected with a gun, the district is making changes.
Homeless Children's Education Fund in Pittsburgh calling on elected officials to save its funding
Cuts in federal funding could impact an organization in our region that helps homeless children and youth.
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.
U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam
Watch the U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam here.
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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?
Pittsburgh-area Mega Millions lottery players speak out after increase to ticket prices
Ticket prices for the multi-state lottery game Mega Millions are increasing from $2 to $5.
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.
As the stock market falls amid tariff announcements, Pittsburgh area investment officer gives his advice
With stocks falling for three straight days during the announcement of tariffs, what should investors do with the uncertainty?
AG Dave Sunday announces settlement with debt settlement businesses
Refund checks will be distributed by the Office of Attorney General.
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Rain chances highest in the East on Friday, severe storms possible Monday
There will be rain throughout the next week along with warm temperatures.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/11)
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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.
Penguins President and General Manager Kyle Dubas named GM for Team Canada
Fresh off serving as an associate GM at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Dubas will serve as GM at the 2025 IIHF World Championships.
Pirates fan asked to remove bag from his head during game, team cites safety risk
Season ticket holder Tom Lohr decided to wear the paper bag on his head, but a ballpark staff member asked him to remove it mid-game.
A Pirates' Bucco Brick owner is offering to buy the bricks to get them back to their owners
After learning that the "Bucco Bricks" were sent to a recycling facility, one fan wants to buy them back and send them to their owners.
Joey Bart singles in 13th to give Pirates 2-1 win over Cardinals despite 6 hitless from Fedde
Joey Bart singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals despite six hitless innings from Erick Fedde.
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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.
Tariffs and the economy will impact gas prices
When it comes to gas prices, tariffs and the economy will have an impact on them. KDKA-TV's John Shumway reports.
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.
PTL sits down with Emmy-nominated actor and CMU grad, Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson has done everything from belting it out on Broadway to duking it out with ghouls and superheroes. He joined us on the show today to talk about what he's been up to and his Pittsburgh connection.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: April 11, 2025
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
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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.
Upper St. Clair adaptive athlete breaking barriers, competing on middle school track team
Holden Schwamberger is believed to be the first junior-high adaptive track athlete in all of western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces lineup for 2025-26 Broadway series
11 different shows will be coming to the Benedum Center starting on September 9.
KDKA Investigations
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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.
Westmoreland County couple fights back after council votes to build "unnecessary" business near their home
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
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Rain chances highest in the East on Friday, severe storms possible Monday
There will be rain throughout the next week along with warm temperatures.
Annual satirical edition of Pittsburgh high school newspaper concerns staff members
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School's yearly satirical newspaper brought about some concerns regarding the mention of staff.
Every state trooper in Pennsylvania will now be fitted with body cameras
It's a major milestone for the Pa. State Police; all of their troopers and cars will be decked out with the latest camera technology.
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.
Shaler Area School District announces metal detectors and new safety measures after gun found on bus
Months after a student was able to enter a bus and the school undetected with a gun, the district is making changes.
Politics
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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.
Trump says he doesn't want U.S. Steel owned by Japanese company
Any merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon is facing an uphill challenge as President Donald Trump says he's against it. It comes after the president ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
House passes bill to require proof of citizenship to register to vote
Critics say the bill, known as the SAVE Act, would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Senate daylight saving time hearing: "Stuck with this since World War I"
President Trump suggested in December that he supported eliminating daylight saving time, although he later called it a "50/50 issue."
Carnegie Mellon student with one semester left learns his visa was revoked
Local universities and colleges across the country continue to report international student visas being revoked.
Consumer News
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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?
Pittsburgh-area Mega Millions lottery players speak out after increase to ticket prices
Ticket prices for the multi-state lottery game Mega Millions are increasing from $2 to $5.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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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.
PTL sits down with Emmy-nominated actor and CMU grad, Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson has done everything from belting it out on Broadway to duking it out with ghouls and superheroes. He joined us on the show today to talk about what he's been up to and his Pittsburgh connection.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: April 11, 2025
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Down to the Tartar 2 on our Fish Fry Bracket
Here's another look at the Tartar 2 of the PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket Challenge.
KDKA Investigations
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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.
Westmoreland County couple fights back after council votes to build "unnecessary" business near their home
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
Health
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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.
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.
Petition circulates online to keep Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital open
The community served by Heritage Valley Health System is trying to save the hospital in Kennedy Township that's set to close.
Sports
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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.
Penguins President and General Manager Kyle Dubas named GM for Team Canada
Fresh off serving as an associate GM at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Dubas will serve as GM at the 2025 IIHF World Championships.
Pirates fan asked to remove bag from his head during game, team cites safety risk
Season ticket holder Tom Lohr decided to wear the paper bag on his head, but a ballpark staff member asked him to remove it mid-game.
A Pirates' Bucco Brick owner is offering to buy the bricks to get them back to their owners
After learning that the "Bucco Bricks" were sent to a recycling facility, one fan wants to buy them back and send them to their owners.
Joey Bart singles in 13th to give Pirates 2-1 win over Cardinals despite 6 hitless from Fedde
Joey Bart singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals despite six hitless innings from Erick Fedde.
Business News
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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.
Independence Health System cuts 81 jobs as part of downsizing
Independence Health is cutting 81 jobs this week as part of a larger downsizing.
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.
New movie about Milton Hershey to film in Pittsburgh
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
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.
Entertainment
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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.
New movie about Milton Hershey to film in Pittsburgh
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces lineup for 2025-26 Broadway series
11 different shows will be coming to the Benedum Center starting on September 9.
Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
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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.
Tariffs and the economy will impact gas prices
When it comes to gas prices, tariffs and the economy will have an impact on them. KDKA-TV's John Shumway reports.
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.
PTL sits down with Emmy-nominated actor and CMU grad, Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson has done everything from belting it out on Broadway to duking it out with ghouls and superheroes. He joined us on the show today to talk about what he's been up to and his Pittsburgh connection.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: April 11, 2025
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
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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.
