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Now that production for "The Dark Knight Rises" has started in the city of Pittsburgh, it's creating an economic boom. From lumber yards providing lumber for the sets, to hotel rooms for the stars and some of the crews, production means big bucks for the city.
With pyrotechnics and snow in July, "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises" will transform Pittsburgh into Gotham City. As a matter of fact, actor Christian Bale was in Market Square just last night.
There's no clearer sign of Batman's arrival than the Bat signal shining brightly on the side of the Highmark Building downtown.
The Irish rock band U2 performed before more than 60,000 fans at Heinz Field Tuesday night. The band's stage was massive, with a large claw-like structure and big video screen above.
They started two years ago in Spain and have been all over the world since then. Now, legendary rockers U2 are bringing their tour to Pittsburgh tonight.
As U2 rolls through Pittsburgh for the final stop of their North American Tour, Mike Pintek talks to Neil McCormick, author of Killing Bono.
Tens of thousands of U2 fans will be heading into Heinz Field for the band's 360 Degree Tour. With so many people expected at Heinz Field on a week night, traffic and parking is expected to be a mess.
The summer blockbuster movie, "Captain America: the First Avenger," comes out this Friday; but one of the stars of the film told The Fan Morning Show today that it's been getting a warm reception from fans.
KDKA AM's John Shumway talks to Hines Ward's dancing partner, Kym Johnson.
Thousands of wannabe superstars have converged on Heinz Field this morning in hopes of eventually getting that golden ticket that will send them to Hollywood.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to Mike Cefalo, who is in line at Heinz Field for American Idol auditions
Fans lined up for the final movie installment in the "Harry Potter" series Thursday night.
Thousands of people will line up at Heinz Field over the next two days, hoping for a chance at stardom. Pittsburgh is the only audition site on the upper East Coast for season 11 of "American Idol," and that means people are traveling from considerable distances in hopes of making it big.
After filming in front of Carnegie Mellon University, the producers of the new "Batman" movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," will be filming at Heinz Field.
A Marine from Grove City is gaining national attention -- and quite possibly, a date with a celebrity, following an online appeal for the star to accompany him to the Marine Corps Ball.
As part of Pennsylvania's Green Light-Go program, $38 million in traffic upgrades is being spread across communities.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
The most recognizable part of the $291 million University Line project will soon change the streets of Pittsburgh.
KDKA-TV Back-to-school 2026
Visit Pittsburgh said that the NFL draft brought a record 805,000 people to the city for the three-day event.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Bubba from 100.7 Star’s "The Bubba Show" brings us the latest celebrity news.
Check out the back-to-school resources available through Allegheny County’s public libraries.
The organizers of the Bona Fide Bellevue Rhythm and Brews festival are here to discuss this year’s festival.
No, they are not. They go head-to-head with this season’s KD Quiz winners!
GBU Life presents a big check to the winning school of the KD Quiz season!
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Visit Pittsburgh said that the NFL draft brought a record 805,000 people to the city for the three-day event.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Usually held on Friday to echo the high school football tradition, the Steelers moved the practice to Saturday this year in Latrobe.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has ordered Sherwin-Williams to correct violations and pay civil penalties following an investigation into chemical odors and air quality concerns at a plant in Beaver County. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
A meeting will discuss combining two school districts. Community leaders say a forum is long overdue. KDKA's Mamie Bah reports.
A troubling discovery was recently made inside the Monessen City School District. Now, questions remain about whether it could delay the start of the school year. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Several weeks ago, KDKA embarked on a journey. Our studio underwent a massive transformation so we could implement new technology to help tell the stories that are important to Pittsburgh. For now, we're starting with weather. We'll be rolling out the technology in news and sports in the very near future. Ray Petelin and Ken Rice take us behind the scenes.
A local family is warning other dog owners about a potentially deadly fungal infection that took the life of their beloved German shepherd in just days. KDKA-TV’s Chris DeRose has more.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
