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Drake Maye throws 296 yards including left-handed TD pass as No. 17 UNC beats Pitt 41-24
Drake Maye threw for 296 yards and a touchdown and ran for two more scores as No. 17 North Carolina raced past Pittsburgh 41-24.
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time in 133-season history, beat Reds 13-12
The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time in their 133-season history as Luis Rivas tied a career-high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds' playoff hopes.
Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0
Drew Allar threw for four touchdowns and Penn State's defense forced four turnovers to lead the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions past No. 24 Iowa 31-0 on Saturday.
KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund has provided holiday meals to more than a million families.
Pittsburgh's Garbage Olympics bring out competitive nature in communities across the city
On Saturday in East Liberty, and in neighborhoods all throughout the city, community members gathered for a good cause and a little lighthearted competition.
Suspects in custody after SWAT team called to Pittsburgh neighborhood
Two people involved in a street robbery are now behind bars after leading police on a long pursuit through Pittsburgh and Penn Hills Saturday evening.
Pittsburgh Weather: Edge of Tropical Storm Ophelia to bring scattered showers through weekend
We will still have some showers to deal with, as western Pennsylvania sits on the western edge of Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Nicco Marchiol throws TD pass in 1st start, West Virginia holds off Texas Tech 20-13
Nicco Marchiol threw a touchdown pass, CJ Donaldson added a short TD run and West Virginia held off Texas Tech 20-13 in their Big 12 opener.
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Pittsburgh Weather: Edge of Tropical Storm Ophelia to bring scattered showers through weekend
We will still have some showers to deal with, as western Pennsylvania sits on the western edge of Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Hey Ray: The importance of weather balloons and what they do
They aren't the same as the balloons you'd find at Party City, but they're plenty important!
Meet the KDKA First Alert Weather Team
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Drake Maye throws 296 yards including left-handed TD pass as No. 17 UNC beats Pitt 41-24
Drake Maye threw for 296 yards and a touchdown and ran for two more scores as No. 17 North Carolina raced past Pittsburgh 41-24.
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time in 133-season history, beat Reds 13-12
The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time in their 133-season history as Luis Rivas tied a career-high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds' playoff hopes.
17 Pittsburgh Riverhounds' matches will be televised on Pittsburgh's CW and streamed LIVE on KDKA.com
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh's CW have entered a partnership for the 2023 season
Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0
Drew Allar threw for four touchdowns and Penn State's defense forced four turnovers to lead the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions past No. 24 Iowa 31-0 on Saturday.
Nicco Marchiol throws TD pass in 1st start, West Virginia holds off Texas Tech 20-13
Nicco Marchiol threw a touchdown pass, CJ Donaldson added a short TD run and West Virginia held off Texas Tech 20-13 in their Big 12 opener.
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KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (9/23)
Get First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast right here!
Pennsylvania State Police searching for missing 16-year-old Trinity Rose Desmond
Trinity Rose Desmond, 16, was last seen on Sept. 21, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., wearing a brown flannel shirt with a 'Slipknot' logo on the back, a black belly shirt, black jeans, white shoes and a grey backpack.
Police searching for Pittsburgh-area driver who led troopers on high-speed chase
Police in Butler are searching for a driver who led troopers on a high-speed chase through Center Township Friday night.
Man in critical condition after shooting in East Hills
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest that has since left him in critical condition.
Suspects in custody after SWAT team called to Pittsburgh neighborhood
Two people involved in a street robbery are now behind bars after leading police on a long pursuit through Pittsburgh and Penn Hills Saturday evening. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
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Weekend Planner: Fall and spooky season are upon us
It's a weekend full of fun fall festivities!
Telehealth and online prescriptions: Choosing the best medicine and the best care
Online pharmacies are becoming a billion-dollar industry, but choosing the best medicine could be a challenge.
Protecting Your Data: What happens when you click 'I agree' online
Smartphones, smartwatches, the internet, and computers rule our lives, but at what cost?
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On A Positive Note: 2nd Matt's Maker Space opens at Point Park University
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Point Park University's second Matt's Maker Space means that there are now 40 of the colorful and vibrant STEM labs in our region.
On A Positive Note: Owners of Cruisin' Tikis Pittsburgh tie the knot on Allegheny River
The owners of the popular attraction Cruisin' Tikis Pittsburgh have tied the knot, saying their nautical nuptials on the very Tiki boat they brought to the 'Burgh.
On A Positive Note
Do you know someone who is making a positive difference?
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South Park woman without plumbing for 3 weeks despite paying for protection program
Mary Beth Rhodes says she can't keep living without working toilets or sinks.
Woman says her implanted medical device stopped working after going through PNC Park security system
It was supposed to be a day at the ballgame, but a woman from Maryland says it turned into a nightmare.
KDKA Investigates: With one-third of American kids unable to read at grade level, schools are returning to phonics
There's a crisis in reading, and scores across America are abysmal.
Sto-Rox School District to use armed security guards at schools
It's part of a growing trend of schools choosing private security over uniformed police officers.
CHIP glitch leaves some kids without insurance and parents with anxiety
A mother from Butler County says a snag with her son's health insurance couldn't have happened at a worse time.
Latest News
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Drake Maye throws 296 yards including left-handed TD pass as No. 17 UNC beats Pitt 41-24
Drake Maye threw for 296 yards and a touchdown and ran for two more scores as No. 17 North Carolina raced past Pittsburgh 41-24.
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time in 133-season history, beat Reds 13-12
The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time in their 133-season history as Luis Rivas tied a career-high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds' playoff hopes.
Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0
Drew Allar threw for four touchdowns and Penn State's defense forced four turnovers to lead the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions past No. 24 Iowa 31-0 on Saturday.
KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund has provided holiday meals to more than a million families.
Pittsburgh's Garbage Olympics bring out competitive nature in communities across the city
On Saturday in East Liberty, and in neighborhoods all throughout the city, community members gathered for a good cause and a little lighthearted competition.
Politics
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Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for East Palestine train derailment but won't declare disaster
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster.
State House Democrats, Pitt students push lawmakers to pass tuition discount spending bill
Pennsylvania House Democrats and Pitt students called for something to be done with funding state universities on Thursday.
Consumer News
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Telehealth and online prescriptions: Choosing the best medicine and the best care
Online pharmacies are becoming a billion-dollar industry, but choosing the best medicine could be a challenge.
Latest Product Recall Information
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
Protecting Your Data: What happens when you click 'I agree' online
Smartphones, smartwatches, the internet, and computers rule our lives, but at what cost?
'Pretty limited in the near term' UAW strike and the impact on the Pittsburgh region
With UAW workers on strike, could it hit our region?
Sheetz opens 700th store
Altoona-based Sheetz opened its 700th store this week.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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That's A Wrap: Sept. 22, 2023
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Donna Lynne Champlin sits down with PTL
Donna Lynne Champlin is headed back to our area for a new musical in concert! It's world premiere is next Saturday at Saint Vincent College and she spoke to David all about it.
'Tis the season for fall festivals and pumpkin patches
This weekend you can find a combination of both and it's happening in Evans City. We had on Brendan Conaway, the Pittsburgh Pumpkin Guy, and Molly DiFiore, with the Evans City PumpkinFest!
Boaz Frankel visits Trace Brewing
Boaz was live this morning from Trace Brewing in Bloomfield to check out their new brews for the change of the seasons.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: Sept., 22, 2023
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
KDKA Investigations
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South Park woman without plumbing for 3 weeks despite paying for protection program
Mary Beth Rhodes says she can't keep living without working toilets or sinks.
Woman says her implanted medical device stopped working after going through PNC Park security system
It was supposed to be a day at the ballgame, but a woman from Maryland says it turned into a nightmare.
KDKA Investigates: With one-third of American kids unable to read at grade level, schools are returning to phonics
There's a crisis in reading, and scores across America are abysmal.
Sto-Rox School District to use armed security guards at schools
It's part of a growing trend of schools choosing private security over uniformed police officers.
CHIP glitch leaves some kids without insurance and parents with anxiety
A mother from Butler County says a snag with her son's health insurance couldn't have happened at a worse time.
Health
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Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
Telehealth and online prescriptions: Choosing the best medicine and the best care
Online pharmacies are becoming a billion-dollar industry, but choosing the best medicine could be a challenge.
What is xylazine? Animal tranquilizer a growing problem, officials say
Officials said that 70 percent of the heroin on the street has xylazine in it.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
2 die from xylazine overdoses in Beaver County, prompting warning from DA
The Beaver County district attorney is warning about the animal tranquilizer xylazine after he said two people fatally overdosed on the drug.
Sports
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Drake Maye throws 296 yards including left-handed TD pass as No. 17 UNC beats Pitt 41-24
Drake Maye threw for 296 yards and a touchdown and ran for two more scores as No. 17 North Carolina raced past Pittsburgh 41-24.
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time in 133-season history, beat Reds 13-12
The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time in their 133-season history as Luis Rivas tied a career-high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory that dealt a staggering blow to the Cincinnati Reds' playoff hopes.
17 Pittsburgh Riverhounds' matches will be televised on Pittsburgh's CW and streamed LIVE on KDKA.com
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh's CW have entered a partnership for the 2023 season
Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0
Drew Allar threw for four touchdowns and Penn State's defense forced four turnovers to lead the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions past No. 24 Iowa 31-0 on Saturday.
Nicco Marchiol throws TD pass in 1st start, West Virginia holds off Texas Tech 20-13
Nicco Marchiol threw a touchdown pass, CJ Donaldson added a short TD run and West Virginia held off Texas Tech 20-13 in their Big 12 opener.
Business News
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Pittsburgh Penguins name MSA Safety as official road helmet sponsor for next 3 seasons
The Pittsburgh Penguins have named MSA Safety as the official road helmet sponsor through the end of the 2025-26 regular season and playoffs.
Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for East Palestine train derailment but won't declare disaster
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster.
Amazon hiring 250,000 employees ahead of holiday season, including thousands in Pennsylvania
Amazon is looking to hire 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. ahead of the holiday season, with thousands of positions to fill in Pennsylvania.
3 former Columbus Zoo executives indicted in $2.2M corruption scheme
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million.
A railroad worker was crushed to death in Ohio by a remote-controlled train. Unions have concerns
Railroad unions are calling for a review after a worker was crushed to death between two cars over the weekend by a remote-controlled train in a CSX railyard in Ohio.
Entertainment
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'The Silence of The Lambs' actress Brooke Smith to give tours of Buffalo Bill's House in Perryopolis
Brooke Smith, an actress who played one of Buffalo Bill's victims, will be giving the tours at Buffalo Bill's House in Perryopolis.
On A Positive Note: Community comes out for run honoring Joey Fabus
Joey passed away in 2015 after a courageous battle with DIPG, a brain cancer that, so far, is 100% fatal in children.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Study finds Pittsburgh among the best U.S. cities to be a 'ghost'
If you're looking for ghosts, Pittsburgh is the place for you!
12-foot-tall puppet parades through Downtown Pittsburgh to raise awareness of refugee children
"Little Amal," a 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, paraded through Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
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KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (9/23)
Get First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast right here!
Pennsylvania State Police searching for missing 16-year-old Trinity Rose Desmond
Trinity Rose Desmond, 16, was last seen on Sept. 21, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., wearing a brown flannel shirt with a 'Slipknot' logo on the back, a black belly shirt, black jeans, white shoes and a grey backpack.
Police searching for Pittsburgh-area driver who led troopers on high-speed chase
Police in Butler are searching for a driver who led troopers on a high-speed chase through Center Township Friday night.
Man in critical condition after shooting in East Hills
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest that has since left him in critical condition.
Suspects in custody after SWAT team called to Pittsburgh neighborhood
Two people involved in a street robbery are now behind bars after leading police on a long pursuit through Pittsburgh and Penn Hills Saturday evening. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
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Law enforcement converge in Garfield as 'active shooting situation' unfolds
Pittsburgh police evacuated part of a neighborhood in Garfield as law enforcement and SWAT teams converged on the area due to a dangerous "active shooting situation" on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
PHOTOS: Five people killed in Plum house explosion
Other homes were destroyed and several people were injured in the explosion in the Rustic Ridge Estates section of Plum.
Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Jury recommends death penalty in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
The jury has recommended the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the gunman convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The trial has been ongoing since the spring.
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Pittsburgh skyline in thick haze
Skies across the Pittsburgh area are blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires. A Code Red air quality alert was issued June 28, 2023, by the Department of Environmental Protection for several Pennsylvania counties. Here's a look at the skyline.
