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Rascal Flatts bringing "Life Is A Highway" tour to PPG Paints Arena next year
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
Gov. Shapiro, U.S. Steel continuing investigation into deadly Clairton plant explosions
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday arrived in Clairton to meet with local officials following Monday's explosions that left two dead and injured at least 10.
Photos show aftermath of U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosions
Photos show the aftermath of the U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosions in Pennsylvania on Monday.
Bright lights seen in the sky across western Pennsylvania believed to be Florida rocket launch
Across the region on Tuesday night, bright lights could be seen in the sky, and it was a rocket launch out of Florida.
McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
Pittsburgh's stretch of dry weather comes to an end as scattered storms roll through on Wednesday
Scattered rain and storms will linger in the region on Wednesday as Pittsburgh's dry stretch comes to a close.
Back to school pictures, phone safety, and other dangers parents need to be aware of
Parents love a back-to-school photoshoot before the bus comes, but posting them online could lead to several unwanted outcomes.
Man charged with firing shotgun rounds into ceiling of North Fayette hotel room
Levi Barela, 39, is facing several counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, assault, and reckless endangerment.
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Back-to-school saving tips with Saving with Shayna
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania attorney general looks to crackdown on robocalls
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Mark Cuban and Giant Eagle announce prescription drug program partnership
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
How to get the most out of waiting until the last minute for back to school shopping
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season | Save or Splurge
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
Renderings unveiled for Wegmans' first Pittsburgh-area location
The first Wegmans location in the Pittsburgh region is slated to open in 2027.
Dressing for success or betrayal? The dividing line between dress codes, remote work, and employers
As employers begin to pull employees back to the office, it has opened up a divide.
More than 40,000 Pittsburgh residents have medical debt erased
More than $58 million in medical debt has been erased for residents of Pittsburgh.
Latest Product Recall Information
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Bright lights seen in the sky across western Pennsylvania believed to be Florida rocket launch
Across the region on Tuesday night, bright lights could be seen in the sky, and it was a rocket launch out of Florida.
Pittsburgh's stretch of dry weather comes to an end as scattered storms roll through on Wednesday
Scattered rain and storms will linger in the region on Wednesday as Pittsburgh's dry stretch comes to a close.
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The KDKA First Alert Weather Team brings you the latest forecasts and weather information to keep you and your family safe and informed.
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The Weather Watcher Network is a way for you to join the KDKA Weather Team. By sharing your weather observations, photos, and storm reports you will help us monitor weather conditions neighborhood by neighborhood, as it happens.
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Back to school pictures, phone safety, and other dangers parents need to be aware of
Parents love a back-to-school photoshoot before the bus comes, but posting them online could lead to several unwanted outcomes.
The back to school transition | Parent Panel
Our Parent Panel is back to tackle that dreaded back to school transition. It's the end of summer and getting kids back into a routine can be tough, but we're in it together.
Allegheny County Library Association reaches out to schools | Books & Beyond
In this month's Books & Beyond, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's Outreach Program for back to school season.
Arthur Moats helps us reframe our brain into the "We Get To" perspective
We're welcoming motivational speaker, former Pittsburgh Steeler and all-around positive guy, Arthur Moats, back to the studio. He's got some advice for the busy back to school season and help us reframe our brain into a positive perspective.
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Steelers wrap up final practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College
Aaron Rodgers said he had a blast at Saint Vincent for training camp while getting to know his new teammates.
Terrible Trolley on display at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County
A valuable piece of Pittsburgh history and a callback to days past was brought back to life.
Steelers' Cam Heyward is open to sitting out regular-season games in search of a raise
Cam Heyward wants a raise and is open to sitting out regular-season games to make his point.
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Steelers wrap up final practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College
Aaron Rodgers said he had a blast at Saint Vincent for training camp while getting to know his new teammates.
Drafted: The best western Pennsylvania football players ever picked in the NFL Draft
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pirates hammered 14-0 by the Brewers, lose 4th straight game
The Brewers have rattled off 11 straight wins.
Steelers' Cam Heyward is open to sitting out regular-season games in search of a raise
Cam Heyward wants a raise and is open to sitting out regular-season games to make his point.
Brewers beat Pirates 7-1, win 10th straight game
Brice Turang hits his first career leadoff home run helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Monday night.
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North Fayette long stay hotel condemned after shots fired
Levi Barela, 39, is facing several counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, assault, and reckless endangerment. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
When worlds and generations collide with Dr. Marlene Boas
Board-certified life coach Dr. Marlene Boas is back on PTL and she joins Heather and David to talk about bridging the generational divide.
Tomato Tart | Rania's Recipes on Pittsburgh Today Live
Rania Harris is joined by Katie O'Malley to bring you the recipe for Tomato Tart, a dish she has been making for years!
That's So Pittsburgh: The Terrible Trolley
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting you ready for Steelers season and so is the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as they are ready to debut the restored Terrible Trolley!
A taste of the Bellevue Rhythm & Brews Festival
It's been a great summer in Pittsburgh and it keeps going this weekend with the Bellevue Rhythm & Brews Brewery Festival! Heather and David are joined by the organizers, Dan McKelvey and Logan Robins for a taste of the action!
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Back to school pictures, phone safety, and other dangers parents need to be aware of
Parents love a back-to-school photoshoot before the bus comes, but posting them online could lead to several unwanted outcomes.
PennDOT hoping to use weekend closure of Parkway East as a learning lesson
The heart of Squirrel Hill took a traffic snarling hit this weekend while the Parkway East was closed.
Pennsylvania team wins Little League Softball World Series championship
The West Suburban team from Johnstown, Pennsylvania defeated a team from Floyds Knobs, Indiana to win Pennsylvania's first title since 1978.
On A Positive Note
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The history behind Iron City Beer | On A Positive Note
From U.S Steel and Heinz to the Clark Bar and Iron City Beer, Pittsburgh has many world-famous brands and inventions.
Meet the kayaker who's removing Pittsburghers' litter from the Ohio River
A Pittsburgh kayaker is trying to clean up the Ohio River, one piece of trash at a time.
On A Positive Note
Do you know someone who is making a positive difference?
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2 candidates for mayor of Pittsburgh talk budget challenges facing city
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Examining the budget challenges Pittsburgh is facing
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
Brownsville Area School District says phone ban has improved students' focus
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Early high school start times are hurting teens, experts say
More and more sleep experts say the early start to the school day is hurting teenagers' grades, bodies and mental health.
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Rascal Flatts bringing "Life Is A Highway" tour to PPG Paints Arena next year
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
Gov. Shapiro, U.S. Steel continuing investigation into deadly Clairton plant explosions
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday arrived in Clairton to meet with local officials following Monday's explosions that left two dead and injured at least 10.
Photos show aftermath of U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosions
Photos show the aftermath of the U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosions in Pennsylvania on Monday.
Bright lights seen in the sky across western Pennsylvania believed to be Florida rocket launch
Across the region on Tuesday night, bright lights could be seen in the sky, and it was a rocket launch out of Florida.
McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill that includes $40M for Pittsburgh Regional Transit,
PRT says that without additional funding, 35% of its services are on the chopping block.
2 candidates for mayor of Pittsburgh talk budget challenges facing city
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Examining the budget challenges Pittsburgh is facing
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis stops in Pittsburgh, stresses importance of transit funding
The Shapiro administration traveled across the Commonwealth on Sunday, stressing the importance of the latest transportation spending bill.
Trump says homeless should leave D.C. "IMMEDIATELY," after floating federal takeover
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
Consumer News
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Back-to-school saving tips with Saving with Shayna
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania attorney general looks to crackdown on robocalls
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Mark Cuban and Giant Eagle announce prescription drug program partnership
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
How to get the most out of waiting until the last minute for back to school shopping
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season | Save or Splurge
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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When worlds and generations collide with Dr. Marlene Boas
Board-certified life coach Dr. Marlene Boas is back on PTL and she joins Heather and David to talk about bridging the generational divide.
Tomato Tart | Rania's Recipes on Pittsburgh Today Live
Rania Harris is joined by Katie O'Malley to bring you the recipe for Tomato Tart, a dish she has been making for years!
That's So Pittsburgh: The Terrible Trolley
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting you ready for Steelers season and so is the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as they are ready to debut the restored Terrible Trolley!
A taste of the Bellevue Rhythm & Brews Festival
It's been a great summer in Pittsburgh and it keeps going this weekend with the Bellevue Rhythm & Brews Brewery Festival! Heather and David are joined by the organizers, Dan McKelvey and Logan Robins for a taste of the action!
The history of the Heinz History Center
The Heinz History Center wasn't always known as one of the best history museums in the country; in fact, it has a pretty "chilling" past! PTL's Katie O'Malley speaks with Andy Masich about how it used to be an ice house!
KDKA Investigations
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2 candidates for mayor of Pittsburgh talk budget challenges facing city
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Examining the budget challenges Pittsburgh is facing
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
Brownsville Area School District says phone ban has improved students' focus
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Early high school start times are hurting teens, experts say
More and more sleep experts say the early start to the school day is hurting teenagers' grades, bodies and mental health.
Health
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Legionella bacteria detected at Berks County, Pennsylvania buildings
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Knife-wielding man fatally shot by police in West Virginia hospital emergency room
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Why is Instagram's new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Talking to a pediatric ophthalmologist about how to catch vision issues with your kids early
Dr. Ken Nischal joined us to talk about how undetected eye issues can impact learning and can lead to lifelong problems.
Boar's Head plans to reopen deli meat plant shuttered by health inspectors
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Sports
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Steelers wrap up final practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College
Aaron Rodgers said he had a blast at Saint Vincent for training camp while getting to know his new teammates.
Drafted: The best western Pennsylvania football players ever picked in the NFL Draft
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pirates hammered 14-0 by the Brewers, lose 4th straight game
The Brewers have rattled off 11 straight wins.
Steelers' Cam Heyward is open to sitting out regular-season games in search of a raise
Cam Heyward wants a raise and is open to sitting out regular-season games to make his point.
Brewers beat Pirates 7-1, win 10th straight game
Brice Turang hits his first career leadoff home run helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Monday night.
Business News
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10 restaurants win prestigious awards for world-class wine selections
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School closing its doors
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux's bid to buy back the Penguins is not close to estimated asking price, report says
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
A rare look inside the Edgar Thomson steel plant as it celebrates its 150th anniversary
Andrew Carnegie first opened the plant in 1875.
Pittsburgh Mills owners ordered to pay $1.8 million in fines
The owners of the Pittsburgh Mills were ordered to pay $1.8 million in fines over pothole-riddled parking lots and overgrown landscaping.
Entertainment
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Rascal Flatts bringing "Life Is A Highway" tour to PPG Paints Arena next year
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
Fans speculate Taylor Swift will be a guest on New Heights podcast
It sure seems like Taylor Swift could be a "very special guest" on this week's episode of the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast.
Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Annual Barrel and Flow festival highlights Black brewers, chefs from around U.S.
People came out to the Strip District on Saturday for Pittsburgh's annual Barrel and Flow festival.
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North Fayette long stay hotel condemned after shots fired
Levi Barela, 39, is facing several counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, assault, and reckless endangerment. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
When worlds and generations collide with Dr. Marlene Boas
Board-certified life coach Dr. Marlene Boas is back on PTL and she joins Heather and David to talk about bridging the generational divide.
Tomato Tart | Rania's Recipes on Pittsburgh Today Live
Rania Harris is joined by Katie O'Malley to bring you the recipe for Tomato Tart, a dish she has been making for years!
That's So Pittsburgh: The Terrible Trolley
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting you ready for Steelers season and so is the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as they are ready to debut the restored Terrible Trolley!
A taste of the Bellevue Rhythm & Brews Festival
It's been a great summer in Pittsburgh and it keeps going this weekend with the Bellevue Rhythm & Brews Brewery Festival! Heather and David are joined by the organizers, Dan McKelvey and Logan Robins for a taste of the action!
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PHOTOS: J.J. Spaun outlasts Oakmont and the weather to win the U.S. Open
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
PHOTO GALLERY: Saturday at the U.S. Open
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
PHOTOS: Second round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
PHOTOS: The opening round of the U.S. Open
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
PHOTOS: Practice rounds at the U.S. Open
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
