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Fire destroys Westmoreland County home
A Cook Township, Westmoreland County, man lost his home in a fire on Sunday afternoon.
Water main break shuts down part of Route 51 in Brentwood
A water main break flooded part of Route 51 on Sunday.
Rantanen's shootout winner, Oettinger's 27 saves lift Stars over Penguins 3-2
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
Man hospitalized following home invasion in Swissvale, police say
The investigation is ongoing.
Latrobe police looking to identify person accused of stealing Christmas tree
Latrobe police are asking for the public's help in locating a person who is accused of stealing a Christmas tree from a family's front porch.
Pitt to play East Carolina in 2025 Military Bowl
The Pitt Panthers will play East Carolina in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl.
Pittsburgh Steelers beat Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in AFC North clash
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in a battle of AFC North rivals on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
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Eat'n Park on southbound McKnight Road to close
Soon there will only be one Eat'n Park on McKnight Road.
Purchasing a new car vs. used car, which is more affordable?
According to a recent CARFAX study, the price gap between new and used is closer than usual.
Despite confusion around SNAP funding, the need for food continues to grow
Confusion continues to swirl around whether SNAP benefits will be funded, partially funded, or not funded.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh gives $10K grant to food pantry
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is giving $10,000 in grant money to the Jewish Family and Community Services Squirrel Hill Food Pantry.
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How a $10 donation turned into $21 million raised for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
It's time to reflect back on the first KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
2 KDKA-TV Turkey Fund recipients share how the donations changed their lives
Two grateful KDKA-TV Turkey Fund recipients share how you and your donations changed their lives.
KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund has provided holiday meals to more than a million families.
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Steelers not expected to fire Tomlin, will re-evaluate before 2026 league year begins
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to fire head coach Mike Tomlin before the end of the 2025 season.
Pirates claim outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from San Francisco Giants
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
Penn State to play Clemson in 2025 Pinstripe Bowl
The Penn State Nittany Lions will head to Yankee Stadium to play in the 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.
2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule released. The USA's path and full fixtures.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Penn State hires Iowa State's Matt Campbell as next head coach
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
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A Celtic Rock Christmas
This holiday season, forget calm and cozy. Instead thing pints, pipes and plenty of rock and roll.
Tips for decorating your mantel for the holiday season
We all know how to deck the halls, but when it comes to the mantel, things can get complicated. Here are some tips.
Gen Z is thrifting their Christmas gifts
The New York Times wrote about how Gen Z is thrifting their holiday gifts at a growing rate.
Nantucket cranberry pie with Chef Alekka
Chef Alekka has a recipe for Nantucket cranberry pie.
Danica McKellar talks about her new movie
Danica McKellar joins Talk Pittsburgh to talk about her new movie, "Have We Met This Christmas?"
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Adaptive traffic technology in Pittsburgh and what's causing holiday traffic
Have you noticed that traffic in Pittsburgh during the holiday rush has been worse than usual? So, what's causing it?
The health impacts of shoveling snow and the potential for heart attacks
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
Where you can donate your Thanksgiving leftovers
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, making the meal takes a lot of time and leads to a lot of leftovers, but in Pittsburgh, you can put those leftovers to use.
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What is Pitt's Healthy Home Laboratory?
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
Police officers in Pittsburgh pass out Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Police officers in Pittsburgh passed out Thanksgiving meals on Thursday.
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Mayor Gainey unveils final budget as city council vows to address wasteful spending
On Monday, Pittsburgh City Council took aim at a controversial $6 million comprehensive plan, saying the public is being short-changed.
Lifetime memberships at campground voided despite promise they'd be honored
Campers who bought lifetime memberships to a Laurel Highlands campground say they are being told they have to leave.
Residents push back against proposed data centers
Proposed data centers are getting pushback over environments impacts and energy costs.
Union workers, leaders rally to stop closure of AHN facility in New Kensington
People rallied to try and save both jobs and medical care at the only Allegheny Health Network facility in New Kensington.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh calls swastika found tiled into basement "violating"
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is responding after learning a swastika and what appears to be a German war eagle were found tiled into the floor of a Beaver County home.
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Uniontown police department in crisis as officers leave and chief resigns
Uniontown's police department is in crisis.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in Pittsburgh. Here's how it works.
Videos from around the country show Waymo's self-driving cars not stopping for school buses or stopping too late.
Emaciated dog found in West Park on Pittsburgh's North Side
While the dog is getting veterinary care, the search is now on for its owner.
Polar bear at Pittsburgh Zoo turns 30
Snowflake, the beloved polar bear at the Pittsburgh Zoo, celebrated her 30th birthday.
Police seek more victims after Pittsburgh-area teacher charged with sexual abuse
Police said they believe there may be more victims after a former Highlands School District teacher was charged last week with sexually abusing two students.
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Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees including Stallone
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Pittsburgh attorney files complaint for family of man killed in boat strike
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Pa. congressman prepares bill to extend ACA subsidies as major price hikes loom
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Trump to visit Pennsylvania in push on domestic issues, sources say
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
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How to apply for Pennsylvania's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania going up on Dec. 1
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
New Lego-themed store opens in Zelienople
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Tips for first-timers cooking Thanksgiving dinner
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
Brand new Aldi location opens on Banksville Road
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
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Pop Talk Live: Dec. 8, 2025
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
Saving with Shayna uncovers holiday steals hiding in plain sight
Black Friday blew by. Cyber Monday clicked away. And yet somehow, the Christmas list is still longer than Santa’s. What’s a shopper to do when the biggest deals are already dust? Enter our savings superhero: Saving with Shayna!
Learning more about the National Aviary’s "Jingle Bell Flock”
The National Aviary’s holiday show, "Jingle Bell Flock,” runs now through Jan. 5, 2025.
PTL Pup Maz is almost ready for graduation
From waddling into the studio as a baby pup to training like a pro, our PTL Pup Maz has grown up right before our eyes. Thanks to her puppy raisers, Derek and Nan, she’s nearly ready to step into her role as a Canine Companion.
Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin teaches Heather and David a few tricks
The Harlem Globetrotters are bouncing back into Pittsburgh very soon, and this year is extra special because they’re celebrating 100 seasons of jaw-dropping moves! Here to share the excitement is Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin!
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Veteran says damage done to graves at cemetery is "disturbing"
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where drivers park in Pittsburgh
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Lawmaker wants change after Allegheny County paperwork flub costs about 2,000 drivers their licenses
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Dangerous driving near schools has parents and students worried
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
How the Ross Park Mall is thriving in a landscape of dying malls
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
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Health officials concerned after vote from CDC panel on hepatitis B vaccine
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Falling vaccination rates among school-aged children is cause for concern
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The health impacts of shoveling snow and the potential for heart attacks
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
Delco kid's Disney World dream comes true thanks to once-in-a-lifetime wish
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
These 19 cooking pans could leach lead into your food, FDA warns
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
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Rantanen's shootout winner, Oettinger's 27 saves lift Stars over Penguins 3-2
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
Drafted: The best western Pennsylvania football players ever picked in the NFL Draft
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt to play East Carolina in 2025 Military Bowl
The Pitt Panthers will play East Carolina in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl.
Pittsburgh Steelers beat Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in AFC North clash
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in a battle of AFC North rivals on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
How to watch the Steelers vs. Ravens game
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Ravens is set for 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists ending 3-year-long strike
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Plan for firefighter training center in East Palestine being revived
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
Predicted water demand by 2040 puts Ohio farmers and industry on collision course
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
$1 billion federal loan to help restart Three Mile Island nuclear reactor
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
New Barnes & Noble to open in Pittsburgh
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees including Stallone
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker welcome 2nd baby
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber spotted at Penguins game
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
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Uniontown police department in crisis as officers leave and chief resigns
Uniontown's police department is in crisis. A force built for 18 officers is down to just 12, with two more preparing to leave. And amid the collapse, the chief abruptly resigned. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in Pittsburgh
Videos from around the country show Waymo's self-driving cars not stopping for school buses or stopping too late.
Latrobe police seek help identifying person accused of stealing Christmas tree off porch
Police in Latrobe are asking for the public's help in locating a person who is accused of stealing a Christmas tree from a couple's front porch. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
Emaciated dog found in West Park on Pittsburgh's North Side
Pittsburgh police say a North Side resident likely saved a dog from dying in the cold after it was found roaming on the North Side, emaciated and in bad shape. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti has more details.
Making game night count
Dr. Jessica Hammer is here to show us how to play smarter, laugh harder and make every game night count.
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PHOTOS: Pitt's regular season ends with 38-7 loss to Miami
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
PHOTOS: Notre Dame dominates Pitt 37-15
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
PHOTOS: Pitt wins 4th straight game, beats NC State 53-34
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
PHOTOS: PTL hosts 2025 Turkey Fund Kickoff Show at Pittsburgh Playhouse
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
PHOTOS: West Virginia beats Pitt to win the Backyard Brawl
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
