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Spring cleaning up your debt - how you can get your payments down and tackle it head-on
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
Washington School District making changes after viral video catches bus driver's outburst
A video shared dozens of times across social media showed a bus driver in Washington County shouting at students and calling them names.
Hill District residents worry about future of Family Dollar store after sale
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
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.
Work begins to revitalize Riverfront Park along Ft. Duquesne Boulevard downtown
Along the southern banks of the Allegheny River sits Riverfront Park, and on Thursday, work began to upgrade its look.
Ticket prices for the Pirates' home opener against the Yankees surging ahead of the game
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
Former Fox Chapel Baseball Softball treasurer accused of stealing nearly $150,000
Carla O'Brien is now facing multiple charges after allegedly taking $143,910 from the organization since 2019.
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Spring cleaning up your debt - how you can get your payments down and tackle it head-on
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
Hill District residents worry about future of Family Dollar store after sale
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
U.S. Postal Service hosts scam awareness event
The U.S. Postal Service says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudsters.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches "season pass" option for SNP 360 streaming service
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service.
"Money Match" checks hitting Pennsylvania residents' mailboxes
Pennsylvania Money Match checks totaling more than $1 million are on their way to their rightful owners.
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.
Online scammers targeting Westmoreland County animal rescue
This is an issue that many animal 501(c)(3) organizations deal with.
Kohl's begins removing Amazon returns from some locations, Pittsburgh not among them yet
While Pittsburgh is not among the locations, customers in the area say it would be a mistake to end the program.
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KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (3/27)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
Pleasant weather will be returning to the Pittsburgh area this afternoon
Today is looking dry with noon temperatures in the low 50s.
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Ticket prices for the Pirates' home opener against the Yankees surging ahead of the game
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
Pirates taking on the Marlins to kick off their 2025 season
First pitch at Marlins Park is set for 4:10 p.m.
VisitPITTSBURGH begins preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft, "This city is going to be booming."
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches "season pass" option for SNP 360 streaming service
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service.
Jared Jones expected to miss significant time, will start season on injured list
Jones missed his last spring training start last week due to elbow discomfort but it appears he will be able to recover from his injury without requiring surgery.
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KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (3/27)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
81-year-old Eat'n Park waitress at center of viral fundraiser
An 81-year-old Eat'n Park server is the center of an online fundraising effort to help her retire. It all started with a viral TikTok video from one diner. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
How you can clean up and consolidate your debts
It's spring cleaning season but that doesn't mean just around the house, it also means taking control of your finances and managing your debt. KDKA's Meghan Schiller is here with how you can do just that.
Pittsburgh Public Schools postpones vote on plan to close schools
Pittsburgh Public Schools postponed a vote that would be the first step to closing more than a dozen schools. Since the proposal was released a month ago, some board members and families have wanted more information and analysis. Now, the district is working to gather these details before moving forward. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
Greensburg mom shares warning after man allegedly lured her daughter to Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man is facing a slew of charges, including kidnapping, trafficking and indecent assault, after investigators said he bought an Uber for a 13-year-old Greensburg girl he met on TikTok and sexually assaulted her when she got to his apartment. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish talked to the victim's mom.
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Pirates taking on the Marlins to kick off their 2025 season
First pitch at Marlins Park is set for 4:10 p.m.
Long-term roadwork project coming to Rt. 51 in the South Hills
Traffic along Rt. 51 is is going to be reduced to one lane in each direction between East Bruceton Road and Coal Valley Road.
Community members make final pleas to PPS board over potential school closures
The school board is set to vote on Wednesday to start the process of closing schools and open a state-required public comment period.
KDKA Investigations
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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.
Neighbors want city to do something about crumbling Knoxville property
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
A homegrown robotics company is a Pittsburgh success story, but it's only one of a few, why is that?
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
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Spring cleaning up your debt - how you can get your payments down and tackle it head-on
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
Washington School District making changes after viral video catches bus driver's outburst
A video shared dozens of times across social media showed a bus driver in Washington County shouting at students and calling them names.
Hill District residents worry about future of Family Dollar store after sale
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
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.
Work begins to revitalize Riverfront Park along Ft. Duquesne Boulevard downtown
Along the southern banks of the Allegheny River sits Riverfront Park, and on Thursday, work began to upgrade its look.
Politics
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Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds Biden-era ghost gun rule
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping Democrats in control of state House
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
Senate committee advances Oz's nomination to lead Medicare, Medicaid agency
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Consumer News
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Spring cleaning up your debt - how you can get your payments down and tackle it head-on
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
Hill District residents worry about future of Family Dollar store after sale
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
U.S. Postal Service hosts scam awareness event
The U.S. Postal Service says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudsters.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches "season pass" option for SNP 360 streaming service
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service.
"Money Match" checks hitting Pennsylvania residents' mailboxes
Pennsylvania Money Match checks totaling more than $1 million are on their way to their rightful owners.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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PTL Weekend Guide: March 27, 2025
Sean Collier is back with another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Taking on the ultimate spring cleaning mission with Stanley Steemer | Spring Cleaning Week
Katie rolled up her sleeves and took on the ultimate spring cleaning mission: cleaning the air ducts. This segment was sponsored by Stanley Steemer.
Chef Bill Fuller helps us turn those frozen finds into something tasty
Chef Bill Fuller was here to show us how we can take those frozen foods we forgot about in the freezer and turn them into some delicious meals.
Sitting down with 'Survivor' star Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt
Pittsburgh-native and star of season 48's edition of "Survivor" joined Pittsburgh Today Live to talk more about how the tribal merge this season could shake everything up.
PTL plays a game of "This Expired When?"
Expiration dates have a sneaky way of creeping up on us, so we're put our knowledge to the test. Ron was here to show us different food and products to see if we can guess when they expire.
KDKA Investigations
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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.
Neighbors want city to do something about crumbling Knoxville property
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
A homegrown robotics company is a Pittsburgh success story, but it's only one of a few, why is that?
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
Health
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Officials warn of possible measles exposure at Bucks County Starbucks
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Childhood vaccinations in the U.S. haven't recovered from pandemic slump, study shows
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Simplifying the process to avoid microplastics | Wellness Wednesday
Microplastics are everywhere. While it can seem overwhelming to avoid them, Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to help simplify the process with some easy-to-follow steps.
Michigan resident dies after getting rabies from transplanted organ
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
2 measles cases confirmed in western Pennsylvania
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
Sports
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Ticket prices for the Pirates' home opener against the Yankees surging ahead of the game
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
Pirates taking on the Marlins to kick off their 2025 season
First pitch at Marlins Park is set for 4:10 p.m.
VisitPITTSBURGH begins preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft, "This city is going to be booming."
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches "season pass" option for SNP 360 streaming service
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service.
Jared Jones expected to miss significant time, will start season on injured list
Jones missed his last spring training start last week due to elbow discomfort but it appears he will be able to recover from his injury without requiring surgery.
Business News
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Hill District residents worry about future of Family Dollar store after sale
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
VisitPITTSBURGH begins preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft, "This city is going to be booming."
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
Plum community rallies around Lelulo's Pizzeria after rocks found stuffed down sewage pipe
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices.
How Duolingo's director of social impact is making a difference
Kendra Ross, Duolingo's director of social impact, is making a difference.
After decades away, the iconic Isaly's is returning to Pittsburgh's Strip District next year
In 2026, one building in the Strip District will transform into Isaly's!
Entertainment
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Westmoreland Museum of American Art ringing in spring with 'Art in Bloom' exhibit
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
blink-182, AFI, Jawbreaker headlining 2025 Four Chord Music Festival
Pop-punk legends blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and AFI are among the headliners for the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival.
A new Chili's opening near Scranton will be throwback to "The Office"
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
Donnie Iris joining Styx for Star Lake concert in August
Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
Kennywood nominated for best amusement park, roller coaster in new polls
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
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KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (3/27)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
81-year-old Eat'n Park waitress at center of viral fundraiser
An 81-year-old Eat'n Park server is the center of an online fundraising effort to help her retire. It all started with a viral TikTok video from one diner. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
How you can clean up and consolidate your debts
It's spring cleaning season but that doesn't mean just around the house, it also means taking control of your finances and managing your debt. KDKA's Meghan Schiller is here with how you can do just that.
Pittsburgh Public Schools postpones vote on plan to close schools
Pittsburgh Public Schools postponed a vote that would be the first step to closing more than a dozen schools. Since the proposal was released a month ago, some board members and families have wanted more information and analysis. Now, the district is working to gather these details before moving forward. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
Greensburg mom shares warning after man allegedly lured her daughter to Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man is facing a slew of charges, including kidnapping, trafficking and indecent assault, after investigators said he bought an Uber for a 13-year-old Greensburg girl he met on TikTok and sexually assaulted her when she got to his apartment. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish talked to the victim's mom.
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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.
