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Check controversy surrounds Clairton city council meeting
The man running for mayor of Clairton raised questions about whether the signing of a check from the city followed the proper process.
Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes allows a career-worst five runs in loss to St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked around a bit by the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a career-high five runs in a 5-3 loss at frigid PNC Park.
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.
Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office rules February police shooting was justified
A man was shot and ultimately killed by police during a raid in East Vandergrift in February, and the DA's office has ruled it justified.
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.
U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam
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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.
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?
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KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (4/8)
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Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes allows a career-worst five runs in loss to St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked around a bit by the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a career-high five runs in a 5-3 loss at frigid PNC Park.
Removed Bucco Bricks found dumped at recycling facility
The Pittsburgh Pirates have issued a statement about the missing "Bucco Bricks."
Registration opens for 48th annual Pittsburgh Great Race
Organizers anticipate more than 10,000 people to cross the finish line in Downtown Pittsburgh over the course of race weekend.
Penguins to host annual Fan Appreciation Night celebration during final home game
The team's final home game has become a popular attraction for fans because of the game-worn jersey giveaway.
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Resident at Vincentian Schenley Gardens celebrates 107th birthday
The nursing home threw Anne Saunders a big party to celebrate.
New fitness center, weight room unveiled at Woodland Hills High School
Former Woodland Hills player and NFL star Rob Gronkowski was there to help with the ribbon cutting.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (4/8)
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery’s forecast!
Clairton city council meeting erupts over check controversy
The man running for mayor of Clairton raised questions about whether the signing of a check from the city followed the proper process. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the details.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 8, 2025
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
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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.
With Real ID enforcement one month away, Pittsburghers pack McCandless driver license center
The clock is ticking to get your Real ID.
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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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Check controversy surrounds Clairton city council meeting
The man running for mayor of Clairton raised questions about whether the signing of a check from the city followed the proper process.
Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes allows a career-worst five runs in loss to St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked around a bit by the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a career-high five runs in a 5-3 loss at frigid PNC Park.
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.
Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office rules February police shooting was justified
A man was shot and ultimately killed by police during a raid in East Vandergrift in February, and the DA's office has ruled it justified.
Politics
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Visas of 2 Carnegie Mellon University students, 5 recent graduates revoked
The visas of two Carnegie Mellon students and five recent graduates have been revoked, the university said.
Trump signs executive orders aimed at revitalizing coal industry
The executive orders are meant to reenergize the coal industry, which has been steadily declining for years.
RFK Jr. calls for end of fluoride in drinking water
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
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.
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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.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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Taste It Tuesday: Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets!
Getting a sneak peek at the Runway for Hope
We got a sneak peek at the Runway for Hope, thanks to Starr Thomas, a fashion designer and artist featured at the event.
Taking a trip down the catwalk with Runway for Hope
From fierce look to fierce love, we learned about how a local fashion show is stitching together inspiration for a really good cause.
Celebrating National Empanada Day with All Things Empanada
Today, we wrapped ourselves in deliciousness for National Empanada Day. The creator and owner behind All Things Empanada, Coty Rastafar, joined us to celebrate.
What's It Worth with Dr. Lori: April 8, 2025
David and Heather played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
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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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.
RFK Jr. calls for end of fluoride in drinking water
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
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.
Sports
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Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes allows a career-worst five runs in loss to St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked around a bit by the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a career-high five runs in a 5-3 loss at frigid PNC Park.
Removed Bucco Bricks found dumped at recycling facility
The Pittsburgh Pirates have issued a statement about the missing "Bucco Bricks."
Registration opens for 48th annual Pittsburgh Great Race
Organizers anticipate more than 10,000 people to cross the finish line in Downtown Pittsburgh over the course of race weekend.
Penguins to host annual Fan Appreciation Night celebration during final home game
The team's final home game has become a popular attraction for fans because of the game-worn jersey giveaway.
Business News
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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?
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.
Entertainment
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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.
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.
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Resident at Vincentian Schenley Gardens celebrates 107th birthday
The nursing home threw Anne Saunders a big party to celebrate.
New fitness center, weight room unveiled at Woodland Hills High School
Former Woodland Hills player and NFL star Rob Gronkowski was there to help with the ribbon cutting.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (4/8)
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery’s forecast!
Clairton city council meeting erupts over check controversy
The man running for mayor of Clairton raised questions about whether the signing of a check from the city followed the proper process. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the details.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 8, 2025
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
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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.
