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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Live: Gov. Shapiro, Scott Perry celebrate opening of new Hershey's plant
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Man charged in 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.
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.
Cold air in place through Thursday morning, frost advisories issued for some Pittsburgh areas
The colder air remains for the next couple of days with some of the windy conditions sticking around.
The big screen or the streaming screen? Which outlet offers more to the Pittsburgh film industry?
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Pittsburgh man dies after crashing vehicle into lake near Orlando, Florida
A 71-year-old man from Pittsburgh died Tuesday after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a lake near Orlando, Florida.
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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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Cold air in place through Thursday morning, frost advisories issued for some Pittsburgh areas
The colder air remains for the next couple of days with some of the windy conditions sticking around.
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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Record-setting number of entries accepted for upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club
More than 10,000 people are attempting to qualify for the 125th playing of the United States Open Championship.
Pirates held to 4 hits in 3-0 loss to Nationals
The shutout came a night after the Pirates recorded a season high in runs scored while beating the Nationals 10-3.
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.
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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/16)
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The struggling movie industry and Pittsburgh
Since the pandemic, movies and movie theaters have continued to see a decline while streaming shows and services have continued to soar. Now, how does that shift in the industry impact Pittsburgh's film production industry? John Shumway spoke with the Pittsburgh Film Office for the latest.
Man from Pittsburgh dies after van crashes into lake in Florida
The 71-year-old man hasn't been identified.
Glassport Borough cracking down on violators of chicken ordinances
Failure to adhere to the warnings could result in a citation.
Pa. Senate Democrats hold hearing on future of mass transit
The hearing comes as PRT says it may be forced to raise fares and make major service cuts.
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The big screen or the streaming screen? Which outlet offers more to the Pittsburgh film industry?
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Glassport cracking down on borough ordinance related to owning chickens
The borough says their zoning officer will be issuing letters to people violating ordinances.
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.
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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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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Live: Gov. Shapiro, Scott Perry celebrate opening of new Hershey's plant
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Man charged in 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.
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.
Cold air in place through Thursday morning, frost advisories issued for some Pittsburgh areas
The colder air remains for the next couple of days with some of the windy conditions sticking around.
Politics
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Live: Gov. Shapiro, Scott Perry celebrate opening of new Hershey's plant
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Davis says "public officials are human beings" after fire at Shapiro's residence
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Man charged in 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.
Consumer News
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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.
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Crowning our PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket winner
Congrats to Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, the winner of the 2025 PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket Challenge.
Pop Talk Live: April 15, 2024
Melanie Taylor, of 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh, joins us for a new Pop Talk Live!
Cooking Corner: Herb-Rubbed Lamb Rack with Garlic-Beer Sauce
In this Cooking Corner, Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin is getting ready for Easter with this recipe for a lamb main course.
What's It Worth? April 15, 2025
Dr. Lori joins us to appraise more of your treasures and antiques! Play along with Heather and David in his round of What's It Worth!
Hopping down Kraynak's Easter Bunny Lane
PTL's Daisy Jade heads to Hermitage to visit Kraynak's and take a little hop down Easter Bunny Lane!
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.
Health
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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Black Maternal Health summit calls for change in Pennsylvania
State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.
Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Sports
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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes successful surgery to close a hole in his heart
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Record-setting number of entries accepted for upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club
More than 10,000 people are attempting to qualify for the 125th playing of the United States Open Championship.
Pirates held to 4 hits in 3-0 loss to Nationals
The shutout came a night after the Pirates recorded a season high in runs scored while beating the Nationals 10-3.
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.
Business News
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The big screen or the streaming screen? Which outlet offers more to the Pittsburgh film industry?
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
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.
Entertainment
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The big screen or the streaming screen? Which outlet offers more to the Pittsburgh film industry?
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
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.
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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/16)
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
The struggling movie industry and Pittsburgh
Since the pandemic, movies and movie theaters have continued to see a decline while streaming shows and services have continued to soar. Now, how does that shift in the industry impact Pittsburgh's film production industry? John Shumway spoke with the Pittsburgh Film Office for the latest.
Man from Pittsburgh dies after van crashes into lake in Florida
The 71-year-old man hasn't been identified.
Glassport Borough cracking down on violators of chicken ordinances
Failure to adhere to the warnings could result in a citation.
Pa. Senate Democrats hold hearing on future of mass transit
The hearing comes as PRT says it may be forced to raise fares and make major service cuts.
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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.
