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Anthrocon expected to generate nearly $22 million for Pittsburgh businesses
Many businesses are welcoming the furries with open arms.
When are fireworks near me? Pittsburgh area's 4th of July 2025 celebrations schedule
It's almost time to illuminate Pittsburgh's skyline with Fourth of July fireworks.
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh issues call for help as shelter is over capacity
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is issuing an urgent call for help.
Shooting incident in Somerset County leaves 1 man dead, 2 others injured
Troopers were dispatched to a residence along Crestview Drive in Somerset Township for a reported domestic disturbance.
Pa. Game Commission rescues young black bear after getting stuck
The bear was found in Larksville Borough, Luzerne County.
Parisians take a plunge into Seine River after century-long ban
The French capital's iconic waterway has been largely closed to swimmers since 1923 due to pollution and risks from river navigation.
House fire in South Park Township determined to be caused by discarded fireworks
Thrown-away fireworks reignited in a trash can, causing damage to the garage wall.
U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam
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Lawmaker backs legislation to ban sneaky subscription enrollment tactics
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation to ban sneaky subscription enrollment tactics.
Giant Eagle dealing with big influx of prescriptions from Rite Aid
After acquiring the prescription files from nearly 80 Rite Aid stores, Giant Eagle acknowledges it's at a pinch point right now.
Hitting the road for 4th of July Weekend? Here's where you can find low gas prices.
Today will begin travel for a lot of families, but if you need to fill up your tank, here's where you can go.
Family of Penn Hills officer who died by suicide after Lasik gets letter from FDA
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
Allegheny Health Network and Cigna Healthcare announce 3-year contract agreement
The new contract runs through 2028 and will continue to give Cigna beneficiaries access to AHN facilities and doctors.
"eBay for government" helps agencies auction off property, Municibid founder says
Municibid helps local governments auction off anything, from parcels of land and old desks to school buses and riding mowers.
Giant Eagle taking prescriptions from another wave of closing Rite Aid stores
Giant Eagle has released another list of locations that will take over prescriptions from closing Rite Aid stores.
Some Market Square businesses see slowdowns amid construction
As the construction in Market Square is well underway, some businesses say it's hurting their bottom line.
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St. Elmo's Fire, it's more than just a classic movie | Hey Ray
You might have heard the term St. Elmo's Fire from the movie, but it's also a meteorological phenomenon!
Meet the KDKA First Alert Weather Team
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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Cal Raleigh hits 2 home runs, helps Mariners snap Pirates' winning streak
The Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Friday.
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.
Former Pirates pitcher Luis Ortiz subject of MLB gambling investigation, AP sources say
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation.
Wildwood Golf Club's 16th hole offers troublesome tee shot
The 16th hole at Wildwood Golf Club has trouble on both sides of the fairway and is one of the best golf holes in all of the Pittsburgh area.
Steelers sign general manager Omar Khan to new 3-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year contract.
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Little girl among those accidentally struck by a participant in Canonsburg Fourth of July parade
A little girl is recovering after she was among those accidentally struck by a participant in Canonsburg's Fourth of July parade.
Anthrocon expected to generate nearly $22 million for Pittsburgh businesses, report says
Businesses in Downtown Pittsburgh are seeing a big bump from furries in town for Anthrocon, which is expected to draw 19,000 people who will spend nearly $22 million in the city, according to Visit Pittsburgh. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: July 5, 2025
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood and Jason Mackey talk about the sports topics of the day.
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh issues call for help as shelter is over capacity
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is issuing an urgent call for help after a disturbing rise in animals being abandoned directly at the shelter’s doorstep. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (7/5)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
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Furries, dinosaurs, and car shows | KDKA Weekend Planner
It's the 4th of July weekend, and there's plenty for you to do to enjoy the holiday!
A "sweet" craze: Pittsburghers line up for The Peach Truck in droves
The line stretched for what seemed like miles, and it was all for some sweet, southern treats.
Hitting the road for 4th of July Weekend? Here's where you can find low gas prices.
Today will begin travel for a lot of families, but if you need to fill up your tank, here's where you can go.
On A Positive Note
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Summer camp helps teens and young adults serve the community
A special initiative in Pittsburgh is giving teens and young adults the skills and knowledge they need for the future.
Book vending machine installed at Allegheny County Jail
A vibrant machine at the Allegheny County Jail is catching a lot of eyes.
On A Positive Note
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Family of Penn Hills officer who died by suicide after Lasik gets letter from FDA
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
New Castle man with cerebral palsy says contractor's unfinished job "ruined" his life
A Pittsburgh-area couple says they hired a company a year ago to build a safe and accessible home addition.
Pittsburgh police union president says staffing is at a "perilously dangerous" level
The Pittsburgh police union says a recent incident on the South Side should be raising alarms about the level of police staffing in the city.
City council member to introduce bill reducing prostitution to finable offense
Some Pittsburgh City Council members want to reduce the penalties for sex work from jail time to a fine.
Pittsburgh poised to take the lead in technological revolution, leaders say
Trump and heads of the nation's tech industry will attend a summit in Pittsburgh to discuss the city's future in artificial intelligence.
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Anthrocon expected to generate nearly $22 million for Pittsburgh businesses
Many businesses are welcoming the furries with open arms.
When are fireworks near me? Pittsburgh area's 4th of July 2025 celebrations schedule
It's almost time to illuminate Pittsburgh's skyline with Fourth of July fireworks.
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh issues call for help as shelter is over capacity
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is issuing an urgent call for help.
Shooting incident in Somerset County leaves 1 man dead, 2 others injured
Troopers were dispatched to a residence along Crestview Drive in Somerset Township for a reported domestic disturbance.
Pa. Game Commission rescues young black bear after getting stuck
The bear was found in Larksville Borough, Luzerne County.
Politics
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Netanyahu to send negotiating team to Qatar for ceasefire talks
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would send its negotiating team to Qatar, this after Hamas said it had issued a "positive response" to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Does the "big, beautiful bill" eliminate taxes on Social Security?
President Trump pushed to eliminate taxes on Social Security. Does his "one big, beautiful bill" deliver?
Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Westmoreland Food Bank says they won't be able to fill the gap left by loss of SNAP benefits
After Congress passed President Trump's spending bill, food banks warn it could have an impact on food security in the Pittsburgh area.
Here's what Pennsylvania lawmakers are saying about "big, beautiful bill"
Debate on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" continues Wednesday in the House of Representatives.
Consumer News
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Lawmaker backs legislation to ban sneaky subscription enrollment tactics
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation to ban sneaky subscription enrollment tactics.
Giant Eagle dealing with big influx of prescriptions from Rite Aid
After acquiring the prescription files from nearly 80 Rite Aid stores, Giant Eagle acknowledges it's at a pinch point right now.
Hitting the road for 4th of July Weekend? Here's where you can find low gas prices.
Today will begin travel for a lot of families, but if you need to fill up your tank, here's where you can go.
Family of Penn Hills officer who died by suicide after Lasik gets letter from FDA
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
Allegheny Health Network and Cigna Healthcare announce 3-year contract agreement
The new contract runs through 2028 and will continue to give Cigna beneficiaries access to AHN facilities and doctors.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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PTL Weekend Guide: July 3, 2025
Sean Collier joined us for a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
The ultimate outdoor pairings of tasty drinks and picnic snacks
Fine Wine and Good Spirits joined us to share the ultimate outdoor pairings of tasty drinks and picnic snacks. This segment was sponsored by Fine Wine and Good Spirits.
Crafting ice cream cones with a scoop of Steel City pride
Mikey and Heather got to make ice cream cones with a local icon that's been serving up sweet nostalgia and frozen favorites for over 30 years, Brusters Real Ice Cream!
Checking out a new waterfront eatery in the Pittsburgh area that's serving staycation vibes
Pittsburgh's riverfronts have quickly become the city's hottest dining scene. Daisy checked one out today in Beaver County, that's quite a familiar name in Pittsburgh food lore.
The stars of Anthrocon have taken over the PTL studios
The stars of Anthrocon took over the PTL studios this morning. They filled us in on what we can expect from this year's event.
KDKA Investigations
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Family of Penn Hills officer who died by suicide after Lasik gets letter from FDA
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
New Castle man with cerebral palsy says contractor's unfinished job "ruined" his life
A Pittsburgh-area couple says they hired a company a year ago to build a safe and accessible home addition.
Pittsburgh police union president says staffing is at a "perilously dangerous" level
The Pittsburgh police union says a recent incident on the South Side should be raising alarms about the level of police staffing in the city.
City council member to introduce bill reducing prostitution to finable offense
Some Pittsburgh City Council members want to reduce the penalties for sex work from jail time to a fine.
Pittsburgh poised to take the lead in technological revolution, leaders say
Trump and heads of the nation's tech industry will attend a summit in Pittsburgh to discuss the city's future in artificial intelligence.
Health
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Family of Penn Hills officer who died by suicide after Lasik gets letter from FDA
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
Residents of Clarion County town asked to not drink tap water due to "unusual sample" found
Residents of East Brady Borough are asked not to drink the tap water after an unknown chemical was found in a sample.
Allegheny Health Network and Cigna Healthcare announce 3-year contract agreement
The new contract runs through 2028 and will continue to give Cigna beneficiaries access to AHN facilities and doctors.
Greene County woman fighting cancer says she's concerned about Medicaid cuts
In Greene County, Brittanny Groover is fighting two major battles right now: stage three melanoma and keeping her Medicaid.
How to tell the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
As the Pittsburgh area deals with the extreme heat, doctors are warning that there can be serious health consequences.
Sports
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Cal Raleigh hits 2 home runs, helps Mariners snap Pirates' winning streak
The Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Friday.
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.
Former Pirates pitcher Luis Ortiz subject of MLB gambling investigation, AP sources say
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation.
Wildwood Golf Club's 16th hole offers troublesome tee shot
The 16th hole at Wildwood Golf Club has trouble on both sides of the fairway and is one of the best golf holes in all of the Pittsburgh area.
Steelers sign general manager Omar Khan to new 3-year contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year contract.
Business News
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Anthrocon expected to generate nearly $22 million for Pittsburgh businesses
Many businesses are welcoming the furries with open arms.
Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law after a similar one was blocked in Ohio
A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts.
"eBay for government" helps agencies auction off property, Municibid founder says
Municibid helps local governments auction off anything, from parcels of land and old desks to school buses and riding mowers.
Giant Eagle taking prescriptions from another wave of closing Rite Aid stores
Giant Eagle has released another list of locations that will take over prescriptions from closing Rite Aid stores.
Pittsburgh-area businesses largely satisfied with boost that came from U.S. Open
In 2016, the estimated economic impact across the Pittsburgh region for the U.S. Open was $220 million.
Entertainment
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"Nip/Tuck," "Charmed" actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after cancer battle
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charges
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial came on the second day of deliberations. The jury will return to deliberate on the final count Wednesday.
How a film and TV location scout gets Pittsburgh on the big screen
According to the Pittsburgh Film Office, Pittsburgh is one of the busiest film production cities in the country.
Picklesburgh to debut "pickle riding" attraction
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "dill-lightful" festival, event organizers have announced the debut of the newest attraction.
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Little girl among those accidentally struck by a participant in Canonsburg Fourth of July parade
A little girl is recovering after she was among those accidentally struck by a participant in Canonsburg's Fourth of July parade.
Anthrocon expected to generate nearly $22 million for Pittsburgh businesses, report says
Businesses in Downtown Pittsburgh are seeing a big bump from furries in town for Anthrocon, which is expected to draw 19,000 people who will spend nearly $22 million in the city, according to Visit Pittsburgh. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: July 5, 2025
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood and Jason Mackey talk about the sports topics of the day.
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh issues call for help as shelter is over capacity
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is issuing an urgent call for help after a disturbing rise in animals being abandoned directly at the shelter’s doorstep. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (7/5)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
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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.
