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Records show Ohio University football coach was fired for multiple contract violations
Brian Smith was fired as Ohio University's head football coach for multiple contract violations, records show.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Central Catholic High School seeks to raise $55 million ahead of 100th anniversary
"Centennial Campaign: Rooted in Tradition, Building For Our Future" seeks to raise $55 million ahead of the school's 100th anniversary.
Westmoreland County DA files injunction to close New Kensington Elks Lodge
The district attorney's office cited 32 incidents in the past three years as a reason to seek the club's temporary closure.
Hey Ray: Interesting Christmas weather in Pittsburgh
A White Christmas is nice, but in Pittsburgh, the weather is much more interesting on December 25.
KDKA-TV morning weather blog: Dec. 20, 2025
After snow squalls and colder temperatures, we'll get a bump today, but the wind is sticking around.
Over 500 pages in initial Epstein files release were entirely blacked out, CBS finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
Restaurant turns into Christmas pop-up bar, raising money to buy gifts
The Christmas season always brings a spirit of celebration, as well as a spirit of giving.
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Highmark launches new campaign to fight food insecurity across Pittsburgh area
The campaign was announced as part of Highmark's effort to raise awareness about food insecurity.
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.
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KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (12/21)
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
KDKA-TV morning weather blog: Dec. 21, 2025
Temperatures will be a bit more seasonal on Sunday, but a warm-up is looming.
Meet the KDKA First Alert Weather Team
The KDKA First Alert Weather Team brings you the latest forecasts and weather information to keep you and your family safe and informed.
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The Weather Watcher Network is a way for you to join the KDKA Weather Team. By sharing your weather observations, photos, and storm reports you will help us monitor weather conditions neighborhood by neighborhood, as it happens.
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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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Pittsburgh Riverhounds officially name Rob Vincent as head coach
After taking the reins as acting head coach and winning a championship, Vincent has officially been named Riverhounds head coach.
Penguins drop 7th straight game with 4-0 loss to Ottawa Senators
Linus Ullmark made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brady Tkachuk scored twice and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh 4-0 on Thursday night to extend the Penguins' losing streak to seven.
Pitt loses to Texas A&M in NCAA volleyball final four
Pitt lost 3-0 to Texas A&M in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
Despite T.J. Watt's collapsed lung, NFL players aren't worried about dry needling
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
Pirates announce 2026 coaching staff
The Pirates announced five new hires and eight returning coaches for the 2026 MLB season.
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KD Quiz: Part 3 (12/20)
Watch as teams from Bishop Canevin, Central Catholic, and Penn Hills high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
KD Quiz: Part 4 (12/20)
Watch as teams from Bishop Canevin, Central Catholic, and Penn Hills high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
KD Quiz: Part 2 (12/20)
Watch as teams from Bishop Canevin, Central Catholic, and Penn Hills high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
KD Quiz: Part 1 (12/20)
Watch as teams from Bishop Canevin, Central Catholic, and Penn Hills high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Central Catholic announces 100th anniversary capital campaign
The Centennial Campaign: Rooted In Tradition, Building For Our Future seeks to raise $55 million ahead of Central Catholic High School's 100th anniversary.
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What's next for the T.rex and trains at the old airport terminal?
As the new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal is fully operational, things like the T.rex and the trains are now relics of the past.
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.
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Restaurant turns into Christmas pop-up bar, raising money to buy gifts
The Christmas season always brings a spirit of celebration, as well as a spirit of giving.
What is Pitt's Healthy Home Laboratory?
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
On A Positive Note
Do you know someone who is making a positive difference?
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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.
Leaders accuse owner of 2 Pittsburgh-area malls of running down his properties
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
Violent crime is down in Allegheny County, numbers show
KDKA Investigates looked into what's behind the county's success in preventing deadly crime.
Flower shop says online business is impersonating it to deceive customers
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
Pittsburgh lawmakers want to restrict where vape shops can open
Pittsburgh councilmembers plan on introducing new legislation that will change the zoning code for vape shops.
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Pittsburgh City Council approves 2026 budget with 20% property tax increase
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
Crosby breaks Lemieux's scoring record, Penguins beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record as the Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night to snap an eight-game skid.
Woman killed, man in critical condition after shooting in McKeesport
Allegheny County police were notified of a shooting in the 500 block of Pirl Street around 8:48 p.m.
Steelers' win over Lions secures 19th straight non-losing season under Mike Tomlin
For the 19th straight season under Mike Tomlin, the Steelers will not have a losing record.
Steelers outlast Lions 29-24 in wild finish
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
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Pittsburgh City Council approves 2026 budget with 20% property tax increase
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
Pittsburgh City Council hears hours of public testimony as 2026 budget vote looms
Pittsburgh City Council heard hours of public testimony Saturday as it prepares to vote on a 2026 budget, while facing a $20 million deficit.
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers exploring how to regulate data centers
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
U.S. Postal Service advises residents of Christmas shipping deadlines
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
Pittsburgh International Airport getting nonstop flights to Dublin
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Horizon Market officially opens in New Kensington
The new Horizon Market in New Kensington opened its doors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Dollar General to pay Pennsylvania $1.5 million after overcharging customers
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
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Aubrey Worke wraps up her KISS series and says goodbye!
Aubrey is moving .. but we’re not saying goodbye forever! She stops by to give us one last at-home workout!
Skating into the holiday season with Santa
Daisy Jade catches up with Santa Claus at the PPG Ice Rink to talk about Holiday Happenings with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership!
Recapping the 72nd annual Free Care Fund Telethon
UPMC Children’s Hospital President, Diane Hupp, and the President of the UPMC Children’s Hospital Founation, Rachel Petrucelli, join us in the studio to reveal the total amount raised!
Planning that perfect New Year's Eve Party (Pt. 2)
Party Planner Shari Zatman shows David and Heather how to make a disco ball centerpiece
How you can host a New Year's Eve party that shines!
Party Planner Shari Zatman, Perfectly Planned by Shari, shows us how to glam up our New Year’s Eve bash!
KDKA Investigations
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Investigation into 7 Kane Community Living Centers employees nears completion
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
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.
Health
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Pa. man thanks surgeon who saved his life: "the best Christmas present"
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
Despite T.J. Watt's collapsed lung, NFL players aren't worried about dry needling
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
What is dry needling? Here's what to know about the treatment.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
Woman celebrates getting kidney donation 10 years ago right after Christmas
For most, the holiday season is known as the season of giving. For Leah Taylor, it's the season where she received one of the greatest gifts she could ever receive.
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Crosby breaks Lemieux's scoring record, Penguins beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record as the Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night to snap an eight-game skid.
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.
Steelers' win over Lions secures 19th straight non-losing season under Mike Tomlin
For the 19th straight season under Mike Tomlin, the Steelers will not have a losing record.
Steelers outlast Lions 29-24 in wild finish
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
Crosby surpasses Lemieux as Penguins' franchise leader in points
Sidney Crosby now sits alone atop the Penguins' franchise record books as the all-time leader in points.
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Westmoreland County Airshow won't happen next year amid airport construction
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
Pittsburgh International Airport getting nonstop flights to Dublin
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
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.
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Bowen Yang leaves "SNL" after 8 seasons
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Wiz Khalifa sentenced by Romanian court to 9 months for drug possession
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor move to Mt. Lebanon
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
Watch: CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (12/21)
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Pittsburgh City Council approves 2026 budget with 20% property tax increase
Pittsburgh City Council on Sunday approved a 20% tax increase as part of the city's 2026 budget, sending it to Mayor Ed Gainey's desk. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Woman killed, man in critical condition after shooting in McKeesport
A woman has died, and a man is in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport, Allegheny County police said Sunday night. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
KD Sunday Spotlight: Ronald McDonald House Charities
During the holidays, many families find themselves with a child in the hospital, but thanks to the Ronald McDonald House, they find comfort. KDKA's Megan Shinn tells their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Current and former Steelers distribute Christmas gifts
Joey Porter Sr., Joey Porter Jr., and Jerome Bettis were on hand to hand out gifts to children in Sheraden on Saturday afternoon.
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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.
