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PTL Chat: April 7, 2026

PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.

• Apr 7

Proposed state legislation aims to protect domestic violence survivors

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a set of bills in hopes of protecting domestic violence survivors, inspired by a traumatic story of abuse that happened in the Pittsburgh area.

• Apr 7

Pirates "hoist the cone" trend leads to reported traffic cone thefts

Hoisting a traffic cone​ has become the hottest way for Pirates fans to celebrate, but where exactly does someone get a traffic cone?

• Apr 7

Pittsburgh-area lawmakers respond to Trump's warning to Iran

Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline.

• Apr 7

Data shows dramatic increase in arrests by ICE in Pittsburgh area

Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.

• Apr 7

Point State Park fountain returns early as city gears up for NFL draft

Pittsburgh is getting a head start on one of its most iconic sights, just in time to take the national spotlight.

• Apr 7

Civilian uses police radio to call for help during fight in West View

A civilian hopped on a local police officer's radio and called for help on Tuesday.

• Apr 7

Rally held in Westmoreland County urging reinstatement of ballot drop boxes

Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.

• Apr 7

Pittsburgh to host "Picksburgh" live music series during NFL draft week

The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.

• Apr 7

Immigration rights activist walking to ICE detention center in Clearfield County

An immigration rights activist is set to walk more than 100 miles from Pittsburgh to Clearfield County to highlight immigration rights.

• Apr 7

Pittsburgh-area Meals on Wheels service in jeopardy of losing its location

A small service in Bridgeville is now facing a steep increase in operating costs.

• Apr 7

Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar

Delta is the third major U.S. carrier to hike its bag fees, as airlines face surging jet fuel costs and other headwinds from the Iran war.

• Apr 8

Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space

The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.

• Apr 7

Michigan holds off UConn to win 2026 NCAA men's basketball title

This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.

• Apr 7

Offset shot at Hard Rock Casino in Florida; Atlanta rapper stable, rep says

Atlanta-born rapper Offset is hospitalized after a shooting at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, just outside Miami, police and his representative say.

• Apr 7

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