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Scam targets owners of lost pets, HARP warns
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is warning people about a scam targeting the owners of missing pets.
Man who set governor's mansion fire may have targeted Shapiros over their faith
Cody Balmer "made reference to the governor's faith" before setting a fire that burned the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg this weekend, the Dauphin County DA said.
How to request a tax extension from the IRS
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
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.
PRT, Dormont Borough seek partner for new redevelopment project
Pittsburgh Regional Transit and Dormont Borough are seeking a partner to help with a new redevelopment project.
2 men BASE jumping off Downtown Pittsburgh skyscraper caught on camera
Two BASE jumpers were caught on camera parachuting off a Downtown Pittsburgh skyscraper.
Alice Cooper, Judas Priest bringing co-headlining tour to Star Lake
Rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal icons Judas Priest will share the stage for a co-headlining tour across North America later this year.
U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam
Watch the U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam here.
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Looking for something you saw on KDKA-TV News? Find links and information about the topics and news stories from our newscasts.
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Online auction taking place for items once owned by Triangle Tech
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
Checking out a new Easter trend involving dyeing marshmallows
Blogger Stephanie Gigliotti, and her son Vincent, stopped by to share a viral trend they created this Easter season by dyeing marshmallows.
Lawsuit filed against Beaver County contractor over allegedly incomplete jobs
The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendant from doing business in Pennsylvania, along with consumer restitution and civil penalties.
Pennsylvania farmers view President Trump's trade war as a "double-edged sword"
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Pittsburgh area small grocers facing uncertainty as some tariffs get paused and others remain
Even with the news of a pause on certain tariffs, grocers in Pittsburgh are bracing for price hikes amid the uncertainty.
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?
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KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/15)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
It's going to be a windy day in the Pittsburgh area with cooler temperatures compared to Monday
One could make the argument today is a First Alert Weather Day with strong winds, falling temperatures, and snow overnight.
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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Penguins' Sidney Crosby named 'Most Complete Player' in NHLPA Player Poll
Crosby led the 'Most Complete Player' category with 33.81% of the vote.
Megan McConnell gets training camp invite from WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
Skenes, Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in 10-3 win over Nationals
Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Lindholm and Korpisalo lead Bruins to 4-1 victory over Penguins
Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist, Joonas Korpisalo made 24 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1.
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Taste It Tuesday: Popeyes' Pickle Lemonade
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're sipping a new limited-time drink from Popeyes. It's their pickle lemonade.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: April 15, 2025
Hosts David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Pittsburgh Jewish leaders react to attack on Pennsylvania Governor's Residence
Leaders in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community are hesitant to draw conclusions, as state police have yet to release a motive in the arson fire at the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg over the weekend. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/15)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
Truck slams through side of Vanderbilt Post Office during police chase, officials say
A truck slammed through the side of the Post Office branch located in Vanderbilt Borough, Fayette County, during a police chase early Tuesday morning. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares the latest details.
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Truck slams through side of Vanderbilt Post Office during police chase
The crash happened at the Post Office along Liberty Street just before 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
UPMC Children's Hospital has a heartwarming superhero tradition for kids who are patients
There is a tradition of Superheroes visiting the kids at UPMC Children's Hospital to brighten their day.
Other Art Festival on Walnut Street, Beaver County Maple Syrup and Music Festival and Head Turners Car Show and Easter Egg Hunt | KDKA Weekend Planner
More events are coming to the Pittsburgh area on the weekend for family and friends to enjoy.
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Mom says Venango County removed her son's full-time nurses
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
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.
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Scam targets owners of lost pets, HARP warns
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is warning people about a scam targeting the owners of missing pets.
Man who set governor's mansion fire may have targeted Shapiros over their faith
Cody Balmer "made reference to the governor's faith" before setting a fire that burned the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg this weekend, the Dauphin County DA said.
How to request a tax extension from the IRS
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
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.
PRT, Dormont Borough seek partner for new redevelopment project
Pittsburgh Regional Transit and Dormont Borough are seeking a partner to help with a new redevelopment project.
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Man who set governor's mansion fire may have targeted Shapiros over their faith
Cody Balmer "made reference to the governor's faith" before setting a fire that burned the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg this weekend, the Dauphin County DA said.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
Pittsburgh-area leaders react to arson at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence
An arsonist set fire to the home on the first night of Passover, which Shapiro and his family celebrated with other members of the Jewish community.
Pennsylvania man arrested, charged after arson at Governor's Residence
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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Online auction taking place for items once owned by Triangle Tech
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
Checking out a new Easter trend involving dyeing marshmallows
Blogger Stephanie Gigliotti, and her son Vincent, stopped by to share a viral trend they created this Easter season by dyeing marshmallows.
Lawsuit filed against Beaver County contractor over allegedly incomplete jobs
The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendant from doing business in Pennsylvania, along with consumer restitution and civil penalties.
Pennsylvania farmers view President Trump's trade war as a "double-edged sword"
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Pittsburgh area small grocers facing uncertainty as some tariffs get paused and others remain
Even with the news of a pause on certain tariffs, grocers in Pittsburgh are bracing for price hikes amid the uncertainty.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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Taste It Tuesday: Popeyes' Pickle Lemonade
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're sipping a new limited-time drink from Popeyes. It's their pickle lemonade.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: April 15, 2025
Hosts David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
That's a Wrap: April 11, 2025
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Getting a sneak peek at the 4-1-2 Day festivities in Pittsburgh
Alright Yinzers, mark your calendars. 4-1-2 Day in Pittsburgh is on Saturday and Daisy got all the details on what's in store.
Meeting the winner of Next Pittsburgh's bracket challenge winner for Pittsburgh's best sandwich
David and Heather got to try what's considered the best sandwich in Pittsburgh, as voted on by the community! Thyme Machine's "The Morty" was voted as the winner of NextPittsburgh's best sandwich in Pittsburgh 2025 bracket.
KDKA Investigations
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Mom says Venango County removed her son's full-time nurses
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
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.
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Allegheny County Health Department to begin killing mosquitoes
The Allegheny County Health Department will begin trying to kill mosquitoes before they even take flight.
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
Motorcycle accident victim returns to Forbes Hospital to thank her treatment team
Elizabeth Lindsay was in a motorcycle accident back in August and was in the fight of her life. Months later, she's recovered, but wanted to thank those who helped her.
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot butter is being recalled across seven states over concerns that it could contain coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter.
Busting myths about spider veins with Dr. Natalie Gentile | Wellness Wednesday
For many women, varicose and spider veins can leave people feeling self-conscious about their legs. Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to answer our questions about spider veins and what causes them.
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Penguins' Sidney Crosby named 'Most Complete Player' in NHLPA Player Poll
Crosby led the 'Most Complete Player' category with 33.81% of the vote.
Megan McConnell gets training camp invite from WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list.
Skenes, Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in 10-3 win over Nationals
Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Lindholm and Korpisalo lead Bruins to 4-1 victory over Penguins
Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist, Joonas Korpisalo made 24 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1.
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Pirates owner Bob Nutting emails fan upset about scrapped Bucco Bricks
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
Microsoft 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including in Ohio
Microsoft says it's "slowing or pausing" some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.
At a Rolls-Royce museum in Pa. farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars
The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
Pennsylvania farmers view President Trump's trade war as a "double-edged sword"
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Coaxing payments from Pittsburgh's nonprofits becomes hot topic mayoral race
Having the city's major nonprofits make payments in lieu of taxes is a goal that has eluded several of Pittsburgh's mayors.
Entertainment
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Alice Cooper, Judas Priest bringing co-headlining tour to Star Lake
Rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal icons Judas Priest will share the stage for a co-headlining tour across North America later this year.
Kennywood opens for its 127th season
It's Kennywood's earliest opening day since 1931.
At a Rolls-Royce museum in Pa. farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars
The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Pat McAfee has star-studded homecoming show at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena
Wednesday was a homecoming at PPG Paints Arena for Plum native Pat McAfee.
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Taste It Tuesday: Popeyes' Pickle Lemonade
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're sipping a new limited-time drink from Popeyes. It's their pickle lemonade.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: April 15, 2025
Hosts David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Pittsburgh Jewish leaders react to attack on Pennsylvania Governor's Residence
Leaders in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community are hesitant to draw conclusions, as state police have yet to release a motive in the arson fire at the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg over the weekend. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/15)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
Truck slams through side of Vanderbilt Post Office during police chase, officials say
A truck slammed through the side of the Post Office branch located in Vanderbilt Borough, Fayette County, during a police chase early Tuesday morning. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares the latest details.
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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.
