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Amid surging mail theft, post offices failing to secure universal keys
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
Severe weather chances including chances of tornadoes and hail approaching Pittsburgh area
The National Weather Service says that the severe weather could possibly arrive by late afternoon time.
KDKA's 2024 Spring High School Musical Guide
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
Sam Hunt bringing 'Locked Up Tour' to Star Lake
Tickets for the July show go on sale on Friday.
Sidney Crosby secures 19th straight point-per-game season
Crosby and Wayne Gretzky are the only two players in NHL history to reach that milestone.
Penguins snap Rangers' five-game winning streak with 5-2 win at MSG
Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored twice.
U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam
Watch the U.S. Steel Bald Eagle Cam here.
Young boy shot in the head in Larimer
Police say the boy was also shot in the shoulder and neck area.
KDKA Links: April 1-7
Find links below to more information for stories seen on KDKA-TV News.
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Severe weather chances including chances of tornadoes and hail approaching Pittsburgh area
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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/2)
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Women's History Month
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Get to know the junior honorees from the Annual Women of Achievement Awards
Pittsburgh is home to many dynamic women who are making a difference.
PTL Deal Days: March 22, 2024
Today's PTL Deal Day features items from stores all owned by women entrepreneurs in celebration of Women's History Month.
Something Good: Support the Scale Fellowship Fundraiser
The Scale Fellowship offers workshops and financial support to Black women in music. They are holding a fundraiser.
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Sidney Crosby secures 19th straight point-per-game season
Crosby and Wayne Gretzky are the only two players in NHL history to reach that milestone.
Penguins snap Rangers' five-game winning streak with 5-2 win at MSG
Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored twice.
Pirates 5-0 for the first time since 1983 after beating Nationals
The series resumes Wednesday with Pirates RHP Mitch Keller facing Nationals RHP Trevor Williams.
Oneil Cruz receives signed basketball from NBA superstar Kevin Durant
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz received a special gift from NBA superstar Kevin Durant over the weekend.
Rune Lawrence finishes high school wrestling career with thrilling win at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
The four-time WPIAL and PIAA champion's finished his high school career with a record of 145-8.
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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/2)
Get the latest weather updates from First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Police investigating after young boy shot in the head in Larimer
The boy was also shot in the shoulder and neck area.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (4/1)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Pennsylvania community demands changes after deadly crashes
The Fayette County community is calling for change on a stretch of road in Wharton Township.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 1, 2024
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
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Wholesale warehouse shopping - where are the best places to save money?
We've all seen Sam's Club, Costco, and BJ's but do any of them stand above the rest?
Easter egg hunts, egg drops, and family fun all in the KDKA Weekend Planner
It's a weekend of family Easter fun!
Pittsburgh doctors stress importance of eye safety during solar eclipse
What is the risk of looking at the eclipse without proper eye protection?
On A Positive Note
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Pittsburgh-area man uses sports trading cards to fundraise for a good cause
Irwin's Eric Hecker collects baseball cards. He also gives them away, for free.
VetPets of Southwestern Pennsylvania pairs dogs with veterans
VetPets of Southwestern Pennsylvania connects veterans and service dogs, turning them into what it calls "wellness warriors."
On A Positive Note
Do you know someone who is making a positive difference?
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Radioactive nuclear waste burial ground in Armstrong County to be cleaned up by federal government
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to help struggling independent pharmacies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent Pittsburgh-area pharmacists blame closures on middlemen
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Pittsburgh-area ambulance and EMS operators say they're struggling to survive
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
How local detention centers plan to address juvenile crime crisis
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Latest News
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Amid surging mail theft, post offices failing to secure universal keys
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
Severe weather chances including chances of tornadoes and hail approaching Pittsburgh area
The National Weather Service says that the severe weather could possibly arrive by late afternoon time.
KDKA's 2024 Spring High School Musical Guide
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
Sam Hunt bringing 'Locked Up Tour' to Star Lake
Tickets for the July show go on sale on Friday.
Sidney Crosby secures 19th straight point-per-game season
Crosby and Wayne Gretzky are the only two players in NHL history to reach that milestone.
Politics
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Pete Buttigieg says "we don't fully know" conditions for Baltimore bridge repair
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that as officials eye rebuilding efforts, it's not fully known the condition of what remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit "ghost guns"
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts has passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives.
A wrong date on your Pa. mail-in ballot could get your vote thrown out, judges rule
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
Should the Hershey's Kiss be Pennsylvania's official candy? It's now up state lawmakers
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1030 by a vote of 130-71 on Tuesday.
Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and 2000 vice presidential pick, dies at 82
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
Consumer News
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Store closures in Shadyside leave some residents concerned, others optimistic
In the last few months, four stores have closed along Walnut in Shadyside, most recently, the Gap this past week. While some said the trend is concerning, others said they're optimistic.
Latest Product Recall Information
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Several Pittsburgh-area companies among most trusted in U.S.
Newsweek ranked the most trustworthy companies, and a few of them on the list are from right here in Pittsburgh.
Wholesale warehouse shopping - where are the best places to save money?
We've all seen Sam's Club, Costco, and BJ's but do any of them stand above the rest?
Grande Jr. Pizza Express closing after six years
Earlier this year, Grande Jr. Pizza Express was ranked #1 in the 2024 Best Pizza in Pittsburgh contest hosted by 100.7 Star.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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Money Monday: Don't be fooled by interest
We were joined by Brock Hamula, the director of financial centers for Clearview Federal Credit Union, to give us a tutorial on what we need to know, so we don't get fooled by interest.
Katie O'Malley previews the Steel City Battle of the Badges hockey game
Local firefighters and police officers are hitting the ice for the Steel City Battle of the Badges hockey game, that's on Saturday, April 6th at PPG Paints Arena!
Diving into Pittsburgh's inaugural Jewish Food Festival
From matzah ball soup to chicken schnitzel, the Big Nosh Jewish Food Festival is a tasty adventure through the rich tapestry of Jewish culinary traditions. We learned more about the upcoming event on today's show.
Cast of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' joins Pittsburgh Today Live
We had on Veronica Del Cerro, Paulie Deo Jr. and Alex Manalo on the show today to tell us more about "The Important of Being Earnest" that's playing at the Pittsburgh Public Theater!
That's A Wrap: March 29, 2024
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
KDKA Investigations
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Radioactive nuclear waste burial ground in Armstrong County to be cleaned up by federal government
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to help struggling independent pharmacies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent Pittsburgh-area pharmacists blame closures on middlemen
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Pittsburgh-area ambulance and EMS operators say they're struggling to survive
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
How local detention centers plan to address juvenile crime crisis
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Health
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As measles cases rise nationwide, Pittsburgh health officials stress importance of vaccination
Infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm that measles is on the rise nationwide, with several major cities reporting outbreaks.
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to help struggling independent pharmacies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Fitness trainer Jordan Rose is back to check in on our Talk Pittsburgh Fitness Challenge
Fitness trainer Jordan Rose joined us on the show to check in on our Talk Pittsburgh Fitness Challenge!
Talking misinformation about birth control on Wellness Wednesday
The Washington Post recently reported women are getting off of birth control as misinformation about the pill floods social media. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to talk about this on Wellness Wednesday.
How to prevent common injuries while exercising this time of year
Kathleen Nachazel and Jesse Townsend, with the UPMC Sports Medicine Department, were here to talk about how to avoid getting hurt and the important role athletic trainers play.
Sports
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Sidney Crosby secures 19th straight point-per-game season
Crosby and Wayne Gretzky are the only two players in NHL history to reach that milestone.
Penguins snap Rangers' five-game winning streak with 5-2 win at MSG
Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored twice.
Pirates 5-0 for the first time since 1983 after beating Nationals
The series resumes Wednesday with Pirates RHP Mitch Keller facing Nationals RHP Trevor Williams.
Oneil Cruz receives signed basketball from NBA superstar Kevin Durant
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz received a special gift from NBA superstar Kevin Durant over the weekend.
Rune Lawrence finishes high school wrestling career with thrilling win at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
The four-time WPIAL and PIAA champion's finished his high school career with a record of 145-8.
Business News
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Spirit adding nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Boston
Spirit is adding nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Boston this summer.
Grande Jr. Pizza Express closing after six years
Earlier this year, Grande Jr. Pizza Express was ranked #1 in the 2024 Best Pizza in Pittsburgh contest hosted by 100.7 Star.
First phase of demolition set to begin at Century III Mall
The mall was once a center of shopping for the region and now it's starting to be torn down.
Independent Pittsburgh-area pharmacists blame closures on middlemen
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Long-term roadwork project set to begin on Rt. 910
Traffic will be down to a single lane for most of the day outside of the morning and evening rush hours.
Entertainment
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Pittsburgh-filmed "Mayor of Kingstown" season 3 release date revealed
There's a release date for the Pittsburgh-filmed series "Mayor of Kingstown" starring Jeremy Renner.
The Black Keys returning to Pittsburgh this fall
The Grammy Award-winning duo will return to PPG Paints Arena as part of a new headlining tour.
Chance Perdomo, "Gen V" star, dies in motorcycle accident at 27
Chance Perdomo died Saturday in a motorcycle accident, his publicist confirmed to CBS News.
Christina Aguilera spotted at Pittsburgh Penguins game
Christina Aguilera, who was raised in the Pittsburgh area, was spotted at a Penguins game on Thursday night.
Pittsburgh-area drive-in theater still going strong 75 years later
A Fayette County drive-in theater is still going strong, opening for its 75th season this weekend.
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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (4/2)
Get the latest weather updates from First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Police investigating after young boy shot in the head in Larimer
The boy was also shot in the shoulder and neck area.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (4/1)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Pennsylvania community demands changes after deadly crashes
The Fayette County community is calling for change on a stretch of road in Wharton Township.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: April 1, 2024
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
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PHOTOS: QB Kenny Pickett's career in Pittsburgh after trade to Eagles
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Explosion levels Crescent Township home and leaves 2 people dead
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
PHOTOS: Russell Wilson, new Steelers QB, through the years
Quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Denver Broncos.
Team PTL heads to the 2024 Pittsburgh Auto Show
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 16 for a Presidents Day weekend of fun and automobiles.
PHOTOS: Pittsburgh rivers flood, spilling over their banks
The Riverwalk along the North Shore is flooded and the 10th Street Bypass is expected to flood today.
