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What plants do Pittsburghers need to protect on cold nights?
With cold nights in Pittsburgh, which plants do you need to cover?
Democratic mayoral primary race heating up with infusion of so-called dark money
KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan undercovers who's behind all this cash which is raising the stakes in who becomes the next mayor.
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.
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.
American Legion building in Troy Hill to be demolished after partial collapse
The building partially collapsed Saturday morning after being closed for years.
Ex-UPMC doctor accused of trying to kill wife in Hawaii pleads not guilty
A former UPMC doctor accused of trying to kill his wife while on a hike in Hawaii has pleaded not guilty.
Fans continue to push Pirates for answers after the removal of "Bucco Bricks"
It hasn't been a happy opening week for the local baseball team, between losses, "sell the team" chants, and questions around the "Bucco Bricks."
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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.
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.
Egg prices are dropping in the Pittsburgh area, but are those prices here to stay?
If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've probably seen a drop in egg prices, but is this temporary or are they really coming down?
Carnegie Mellon University professor explains what President Trump's tariffs mean for the economy
The president announced sweeping global tariffs and that has many worried it could impact their wallets.
Mayor Ed Gainey touts accomplishments in affordable housing, but the numbers tell another story
It was the cornerstone of his campaign, affordable housing, but Mayor Gainey's promise to grow units in the city has fallen short.
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.
How will tariffs impact buying a car? A Pittsburgh dealership explains.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
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What plants do Pittsburghers need to protect on cold nights?
With cold nights in Pittsburgh, which plants do you need to cover?
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Fans continue to push Pirates for answers after the removal of "Bucco Bricks"
It hasn't been a happy opening week for the local baseball team, between losses, "sell the team" chants, and questions around the "Bucco Bricks."
Multiple Penguins goalies gifted specialty Budweiser can after not surrendering a goal to Alex Ovechkin
One current and four former Penguins' goaltenders were gifted specialty cans for not giving up a goal to the new NHL's goal king.
Mikheyev, Nazar and Knight lead Blackhawks to 3-1 win over Penguins
Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Frank Nazar added a goal and Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pham's single in 11th inning lifts Pirates to 5-4 victory over Yankees
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
WVU's Hodge would pay hefty buyout if he leaves after 1 season
New West Virginia coach Ross Hodge's five-year contract agreement will pay him $15 million.
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What plants do Pittsburghers need to protect during spring's winter-like temperatures?
Many have been excited about the unusually warm temperatures the Pittsburgh area has had these past weeks. The plants and trees are blooming. And then comes the frost, as it does just about every year. Spring and winter temperatures collide, posing the question: to cover or not to cover. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar gets the answers.
Tips for hiring a contractor for home improvement work
A couple in West Mifflin reached out to KDKA Investigates for help after realizing the contractor hired for a home improvement job might never return. KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller explains why this story is unfortunately common around this time of year and the top tips you need to know before hiring a contractor.
Pittsburgh's Democratic mayoral candidates see sudden infusion of so-called dark money
With just over a month to go before the Democratic primary, the mayor's race is heating up with the sudden infusion of hundreds of thousands of dollars fueling mostly negative ads. The campaign contributions are called independent expenditures. Some call it dark money. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (4/7)
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PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket: Tartar 2
It's time to unveil the Tartar 2 of the PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket Challenge!
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Water main break causes a lane restriction on McKnight Road
The West View Water Authority expects to have service back by 2 p.m. Monday.
Faithful Pirates fans show up for home opener: "I will never give up on the Bucs"
Many fans are making their way to the North Shore to celebrate the Pirates home opener.
Steel City Con, Vintage Pittsburgh and the Butler County Home Show | KDKA Weekend Planner
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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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What plants do Pittsburghers need to protect on cold nights?
With cold nights in Pittsburgh, which plants do you need to cover?
Democratic mayoral primary race heating up with infusion of so-called dark money
KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan undercovers who's behind all this cash which is raising the stakes in who becomes the next mayor.
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.
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.
American Legion building in Troy Hill to be demolished after partial collapse
The building partially collapsed Saturday morning after being closed for years.
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Democratic mayoral primary race heating up with infusion of so-called dark money
KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan undercovers who's behind all this cash which is raising the stakes in who becomes the next mayor.
Pittsburgh's Democratic mayoral candidates see sudden infusion of so-called dark money
With just over a month to go before the Democratic primary, the mayor's race is heating up with the sudden infusion of hundreds of thousands of dollars fueling mostly negative ads. The campaign contributions are called independent expenditures. Some call it dark money. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon Steel
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
Pittsburghers participate in nationwide "Hands Off" protests against Trump, Musk
Pittsburghers were out protesting Elon Musk and President Trump's administration as part of a nationwide movement.
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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.
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.
Egg prices are dropping in the Pittsburgh area, but are those prices here to stay?
If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've probably seen a drop in egg prices, but is this temporary or are they really coming down?
Carnegie Mellon University professor explains what President Trump's tariffs mean for the economy
The president announced sweeping global tariffs and that has many worried it could impact their wallets.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket: Tartar 2
It's time to unveil the Tartar 2 of the PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket Challenge!
Pop Talk Live: April 7, 2025
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Money Monday: Saving, spending and budgeting for kids
In today's Money Monday, we learned how to make "money talk" fun for children when it comes to saving, spending and budgeting.
Cooking a meal packed with hometown pride called the Pittsburgh Pocket with Doug Heilman
Doug Heilman joined us in the PTL kitchen to show us a recipe that's packed with Pittsburgh flavor called the Pittsburgh Pocket.
Happy birthday Ron Smiley!
We celebrated Ron's birthday and played a game of "Do you even know me?"
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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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Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and other local leaders protest President Trump's executive order limiting gender-affirming care
UPMC is among the many hospitals that have stopped or limited gender-affirming healthcare following an executive order from the president.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Community rocked by closure announcement of Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital
In a letter from the CEO, employees learned on Wednesday that the hospital would be closing at the end of June.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Sports
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Fans continue to push Pirates for answers after the removal of "Bucco Bricks"
It hasn't been a happy opening week for the local baseball team, between losses, "sell the team" chants, and questions around the "Bucco Bricks."
Multiple Penguins goalies gifted specialty Budweiser can after not surrendering a goal to Alex Ovechkin
One current and four former Penguins' goaltenders were gifted specialty cans for not giving up a goal to the new NHL's goal king.
Mikheyev, Nazar and Knight lead Blackhawks to 3-1 win over Penguins
Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Frank Nazar added a goal and Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pham's single in 11th inning lifts Pirates to 5-4 victory over Yankees
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
WVU's Hodge would pay hefty buyout if he leaves after 1 season
New West Virginia coach Ross Hodge's five-year contract agreement will pay him $15 million.
Business News
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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?
Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon Steel
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
Pittsburgh's burgeoning AI hardware manufacturer expanding to Bakery Square
The company has outpaced its own capacity, showing it's a future full of AI growing opportunities in Pittsburgh.
North Shore businesses ready for Pirates fans ahead of home opener
The Pirates return to PNC Park on Friday, and the North Shore will be packed with fans.
Carnegie Mellon University professor explains what President Trump's tariffs mean for the economy
The president announced sweeping global tariffs and that has many worried it could impact their wallets.
Entertainment
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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.
Galapagos tortoises at Philly zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Ron Howard and Henry Winkler talk "Happy Days" reunion at Steel City Con
It's the Pittsburgh mecca for all things fandom. Steel City Con is back at the Monroeville Convention Center.
How to watch tonight's Final 4 games for March Madness 2025 NCAA Tournament
Looking for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four schedule? Here's how to stream the men's and women's games.
Jeremy Renner bringing book tour to Pittsburgh
Jeremy Renner is bringing his book tour to Pittsburgh
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What plants do Pittsburghers need to protect during spring's winter-like temperatures?
Many have been excited about the unusually warm temperatures the Pittsburgh area has had these past weeks. The plants and trees are blooming. And then comes the frost, as it does just about every year. Spring and winter temperatures collide, posing the question: to cover or not to cover. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar gets the answers.
Tips for hiring a contractor for home improvement work
A couple in West Mifflin reached out to KDKA Investigates for help after realizing the contractor hired for a home improvement job might never return. KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller explains why this story is unfortunately common around this time of year and the top tips you need to know before hiring a contractor.
Pittsburgh's Democratic mayoral candidates see sudden infusion of so-called dark money
With just over a month to go before the Democratic primary, the mayor's race is heating up with the sudden infusion of hundreds of thousands of dollars fueling mostly negative ads. The campaign contributions are called independent expenditures. Some call it dark money. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (4/7)
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery’s forecast!
PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket: Tartar 2
It's time to unveil the Tartar 2 of the PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket Challenge!
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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.
