Pittsburgh welcomes 2024 with hopeful, joyous Highmark First Night celebrations
The mood was joyous and hopeful, and a six-hour family-friendly New Year's Eve extravaganza began at 6 p.m.
The mood was joyous and hopeful, and a six-hour family-friendly New Year's Eve extravaganza began at 6 p.m.
This year's First Night Pittsburgh Sing-Off champion, Anton Smith, joined us on PTL to give us a special musical performance!
O'Ryan the O'Mazing joined us live on PTL Thursday morning. His blend of physical comedy, big tricks and audience participation have made him a family favorite over the last few years. He showed us why!
We're counting down to the biggest New Year's Eve party in Pittsburgh. Highmark First Night is the perfect way to ring in 2024 with your family. The director of programming for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Sarah Aziz, and the headliner, Lyndsey Smith, were here to talk more about the celebration.
The countdown to 2024 is on, and the lineup for Pittsburgh's First Night celebration is out.
Those finished puppets will be used for the First Night Pittsburgh parade on Dec. 31, 2023.
Pittsburgh will ring in the new year in style tonight downtown.
A big party is set to take place here in Pittsburgh on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has plenty planned for those heading into the city tonight to ring in the New Year.
Pittsburghers ring in the New Year in the Pittsburgh Cultural District at Highmark First Night 2022!
Pittsburghers ring in the New Year in the Pittsburgh Cultural District at Highmark First Night 2022!
It's a sign the new year is here: crews are preparing the Future of Pittsburgh Ball to make sure it's ready to rise and ring in 2022.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has a full night of events to ring in the New Year.
The biggest attraction at the Highmark First Night 2022 celebration is just that -- very big.
First Night is only a couple of days away and preparations are underway.
PTL's Mikey Hood talks with the host Bobby Bones about what to expect.
How will you make 2022 memorable?
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison talks with ice sculptor Richard Bubin about the unique creations he makes for the holiday show.
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison talks with one of the bands that will be performing for Highmark First Night.
Before we turn the calendar to 2022, let's take a look back at a few of the biggest stories in Pittsburgh over the past year.
Before we turn the calendar to 2022, let's take a look back at a few of the biggest sports stories in Pittsburgh over the past year.
Highmark First Night is returning to Pittsburgh's Cultural District in a big way with the Future of Pittsburgh ball, fireworks and even a giant bunny.
Pittsburgh Public Safety says people largely adhered to recommendations and stayed home on New Year's Eve.
Pittsburghers rang in 2021 differently.
We won't be able to stand along the streets of downtown Pittsburgh to watch the performers go by this New Year's Eve, but we will be able to watch them from the comfort of our couch.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
There's a second egg in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
Jamal Bailey was arrested on Sunday in Las Vegas on firearm charges.
Pending a meeting Wednesday involving the Allegheny County Board of Elections, a councilman will drop his lawsuit.
Andrew Wyrick pleaded guilty to two counts of DUI causing death.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
There's a second egg in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
Jamal Bailey was arrested on Sunday in Las Vegas on firearm charges.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
Pending a meeting Wednesday involving the Allegheny County Board of Elections, a councilman will drop his lawsuit.
A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a budget for the next fiscal year after criticizing lawmakers for waiting until the very end of their session and approving it with less money for some critically needed programs.
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President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
There's a chance whatever you're driving is under recall.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with some expert advice.
Maria D'Antonio from Y108 joined us today for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Our etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, joined us in studio to help us with some common conversation!
Veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchison was here with some ground-breaking news when it comes to our pets' gut health.
Last week's PTL Chicken Parm-A-Thon gave us a hankering for Italian food and lucky for us, a new spot in Coraopolis is serving up just that. We had on the owners of Cafe A Mano, Brian and Lindsay Torchia, to show us one of their dishes!
Rob Fisher, from Edgar Snyder and Associates, was here to break down March Madness pools, and if you have one with your co-workers, what could happen if money gets involved.
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Is the city of Pittsburgh headed into a fiscal disaster?
Falling property values threaten to blow a hole in Pittsburgh's finances.
At Sto-Rox, the superintendent says she spends $8 million to fund underperforming cyber charter school.
A free website encourages a weekly cry and John Shumway talked to the founder about it.
Dieticians say foods rich in magnesium, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids get the seal of approval if you head to the kitchen late at night.
A new study finds that isometric exercise may be the best exercise for lowering your blood pressure.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
The popular actress is sharing her story to encourage others to be their own health advocate.
Kenny Pickett is ready for a fresh start in Philadelphia.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife Maria have welcomed their fourth child.
Duquesne University's men's basketball coach is retiring at the end of the season.
Four games will be played on Thursday.
Pickett's farewell message did not mention the Steelers.
Russell Wilson is in and Kenny Pickett is out. It is true on the field and in local apparel shops.
Allegheny Health Network is boosting its minimum hourly starting wage to $18 an hour at the end of the month.
The owner of the team and the stadium is seeking a $10 million state grant to help fund the first phase of expansion.
President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
WalletHub named Pittsburgh among the best cities in the country for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Fallingwater in Fayette County has opened for the season.
With hundreds of millions on the line for Powerball and Mega Millions, you'll want to buy your tickets on Monday.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Steel City Con will remain in Monroeville following the announcement that the Monroeville Convention Center will remain open.
Actor Pierce Brosnan, who was fined $500 for stepping off a Yellowstone National Park thermal area trail, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said.
Two buffaloes were born at Allegheny County's South Park.
KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish has your top stories and the latest weather forecast in the KDKA News Now Update.
A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt. The judge ruled the former Allegheny County executive did not have the power to contract with a private company to run it. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has more.
In an exclusive interview with KDKA-TV, Bob Huggins said he wants to coach again.
A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt. The judge ruled the former Allegheny County executive did not have the power to contract with a private company to run it. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has more.
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Denver Broncos.
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 16 for a Presidents Day weekend of fun and automobiles.
The Riverwalk along the North Shore is flooded and the 10th Street Bypass is expected to flood today.