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Business owners say the South Side remains safe as police investigate shooting
A viral video captured chaos on East Carson Street around 2 a.m. Saturday.
Manzardo homers off Pirates' Skenes as Guardians beat Pirates 3-0
Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo spoiled Paul Skenes' bobblehead day, taking the young Pittsburgh Pirates ace deep in the Guardians' 3-0 victory.
Pirates to give away Skenes bobblehead to every fan in attendance at Saturday's game
Originally billed as one of the team's promotional giveaway games, the first 20,000 fans in attendance were to receive the Skenes collectible.
Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Two taken to the hospital in early morning shooting in Perry South
The two men were last listed in stable condition after they were taken to the hospital.
Russia's Putin declares temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The temporary truce began at 6 p.m. local time Saturday and was to run through midnight on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
In East Palestine derailment trial, railroad and chemical maker agree on who pays residents
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
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How a tracking device helped catch a mail fraud suspect
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
Bargain hunting in a constantly changing tariff atmosphere - how you can save money
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
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.
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KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (4/19)
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Pittsburgh to see periodic storm chances this weekend, next week
Rain and storm chances slowly creep in throughout the weekend, and they'll linger into next week.
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Manzardo homers off Pirates' Skenes as Guardians beat Pirates 3-0
Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo spoiled Paul Skenes' bobblehead day, taking the young Pittsburgh Pirates ace deep in the Guardians' 3-0 victory.
Pirates to give away Skenes bobblehead to every fan in attendance at Saturday's game
Originally billed as one of the team's promotional giveaway games, the first 20,000 fans in attendance were to receive the Skenes collectible.
Bo Naylor's 3 hits, 3 RBIs power the Guardians to a 10-7 win over the Pirates
Bo Naylor had a solo home run and a two-run double among his three hits.
Alex Ovechkin honored with tribute video, standing ovation at PPG Paints Arena
Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's long-standing goals record earlier this month when he scored his 895th career goal.
Penguins win season finale, beat Capitals 5-2
The rebuilding Penguins missed the postseason for the third straight year.
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Business owners say the South Side remains a safe place as police investigate late-night shooting
Crowds were seen running after shots were fired around 2 a.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh police say they're investigating after a vehicle was found with gunshots. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley spoke with people who say what's seen online isn't the full story.
Early morning fire in Findlay Township leaves 2 people, several pets dead
Residents remain in shock, and a home has been destroyed after a deadly fire in Findlay Township. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (4/19)
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
KD Quiz: Part 3 (4/19)
Watch as teams from Valley, Shenango, and Washington high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
KD Quiz: Part 2 (4/19)
Watch as teams from Valley, Shenango, and Washington high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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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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Sewage floods Jeannette street
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
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.
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Business owners say the South Side remains safe as police investigate shooting
A viral video captured chaos on East Carson Street around 2 a.m. Saturday.
Manzardo homers off Pirates' Skenes as Guardians beat Pirates 3-0
Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo spoiled Paul Skenes' bobblehead day, taking the young Pittsburgh Pirates ace deep in the Guardians' 3-0 victory.
Pirates to give away Skenes bobblehead to every fan in attendance at Saturday's game
Originally billed as one of the team's promotional giveaway games, the first 20,000 fans in attendance were to receive the Skenes collectible.
Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Two taken to the hospital in early morning shooting in Perry South
The two men were last listed in stable condition after they were taken to the hospital.
Politics
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Mayor Gainey's campaign funding, support raising questions from O'Connor campaign
A Philadelphia-based political organization is heavily involved in Mayor Ed Gainey's re-election effort, funding attack ads on Corey O'Connor while supplying organizers to work directly on the mayor's campaign.
Cody Balmer 911 call after fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence released
Dauphin County officials released the 911 call placed by Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence over the weekend.
RFK assassination files released by Trump admin. Here's what they say.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Gov. Shapiro speaks at 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.
Consumer News
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How a tracking device helped catch a mail fraud suspect
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
Bargain hunting in a constantly changing tariff atmosphere - how you can save money
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
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.
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That's A Wrap: April 18, 2025
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
How to create a prom-perfect makeup look
Daisy was at Macy's to learn how to create a prom-perfect makeup look!
Taking you behind the scenes of an upcoming production of 'Ascend'
"Ascend" is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends movement, technology and imagination. We got a preview of the production from the executive producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, Kiesha Lalama.
PTL Pupdate with Maz: April 18, 2025
Our PTL Pup Maz is training hard to become a canine companion. She joined us in the studio today and even brought a friend!
Stepping into the forge at the Rivers of Steel event
Katie stepped into the forge to try her hand at blacksmithing and gave us a sneak peek at a festival this weekend that celebrates the art of the anvil.
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Sewage floods Jeannette street
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
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.
Health
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Leidos, Pitt announce partnership to accelerate AI usage in medicine
The announcement builds on top of the $37 million Leidos has given to the university over the past couple of decades.
Measles outbreak declared in Erie County, Pennsylvania
A measles outbreak has been declared in Pennsylvania.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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.
Sports
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Manzardo homers off Pirates' Skenes as Guardians beat Pirates 3-0
Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo spoiled Paul Skenes' bobblehead day, taking the young Pittsburgh Pirates ace deep in the Guardians' 3-0 victory.
Pirates to give away Skenes bobblehead to every fan in attendance at Saturday's game
Originally billed as one of the team's promotional giveaway games, the first 20,000 fans in attendance were to receive the Skenes collectible.
Bo Naylor's 3 hits, 3 RBIs power the Guardians to a 10-7 win over the Pirates
Bo Naylor had a solo home run and a two-run double among his three hits.
Alex Ovechkin honored with tribute video, standing ovation at PPG Paints Arena
Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's long-standing goals record earlier this month when he scored his 895th career goal.
Penguins win season finale, beat Capitals 5-2
The rebuilding Penguins missed the postseason for the third straight year.
Business News
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Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
In East Palestine derailment trial, railroad and chemical maker agree on who pays residents
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
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.
Entertainment
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Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wiz Khalifa's 'Kush + Orange Juice' changed his game. 15 years later, a sequel recaptures the spirit
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, "Kush + Orange Juice," 15 years ago.
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.
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Business owners say the South Side remains a safe place as police investigate late-night shooting
Crowds were seen running after shots were fired around 2 a.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh police say they're investigating after a vehicle was found with gunshots. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley spoke with people who say what's seen online isn't the full story.
Early morning fire in Findlay Township leaves 2 people, several pets dead
Residents remain in shock, and a home has been destroyed after a deadly fire in Findlay Township. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (4/19)
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
KD Quiz: Part 3 (4/19)
Watch as teams from Valley, Shenango, and Washington high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
KD Quiz: Part 2 (4/19)
Watch as teams from Valley, Shenango, and Washington high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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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.
