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Tech Expert & Entrepreneur Cami Nwokedi showed Heather & David a "smart notebook" that's designed to do less so your kids can learn more.
Fitness & Nutrition Expert Lisa Stugart showed Heather & David how to make a Snack Station for all the hungry kids out there who will soon be heading back to school.
Daisy Jade takes a trip to the Pitt Shop to see how the University of Pittsburgh is upping its game when it comes to Back to School swag.
Heather & David got to hold some iconic Pirates history, like an original signed Roberto Clemente and Dave Parker bat. They had to put on their white gloves for this one!
Robby Incmikoski, who's probably been seen a few times on KDKA Sports, did his first-ever PTL live shot at the Washington County Agricultural Fair. He got to see why this fair is the oldest-running agricultural fair in Western PA. He went for the rides, but stayed for the food.
Heather & David got their hands on the giveaways that are happening at this weekend's Pirates games in honor of PNC Park's 25th Anniversary Celebration and the Negro League. They got to see what all the fuss is about when it comes to the limited edition "hoist the cone" ice cream cone, too. Plus, the Friday Free for All! Heather & David answered some of your questions.
Sean Collier's Weekend Guide for this week includes a poignant show called Come From Away, the new Science of Speed Exhibit at the Kamin Science Center, and the return of Thelma & Louise to the big screen.
College freshmen are about to get their first taste of dorm life, and that raises one important question: "What do they really need?" Luckily, our KDKA interns, Samantha, Ben, & Michaela know college life because they're living it! So, they took Daisy Jade to Walmart to show her the stuff they wish someone had told them to get.
Pittsburgh is full of events and resources that can help you load up on back-to-school supplies for free. Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr gave PTL the play-by-play.
Busy moms don't need any extra stress during the school year. Stylist Joanna Heyman showed Heather & David some simple styling tips that'll get mom out the door in no time, so pickups and drop-offs are a breeze.
Physical therapy has really evolved over the last few years. Daisy took a trip to Fyzical in Seven Fields to see what this new wave of balance is all about.
Heather's son Rocco is an artist! Wait till you see how he envisions his mom & David Highfield. Plus, an update on that little girl's broken Paul Skenes bobblehead, the surprise gift from Livvy Dunne & the Pirates that followed, and another round of Think, Thank, Thunk - the Back to School edition!
Dr. Natalie Gentile from Rebel Wellness shows how to get a quick workout in during the back-to-school chaos!
Use up those veggies from your summer garden! Rania Harris is sharing her recipe for an End of Summer Greek Veggie Sandwich.
After 37 years in TV, with the last 13 of those years at KDKA, Kristin Emery had her final forecast.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing back-to-back sold-out shows to Pittsburgh's PNC Park this weekend.
Flooding in northern Indiana caused a refinery to shut down, causing a spike in prices in our region.
Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest was noted by USA Today for balancing family-friendly fun during the afternoon with more intense scares and haunts when day turns to night.
The annual Ribfest on Pittsburgh's North Shore gets underway Thursday and runs through Labor Day.
A baby giraffe was born at Keystone Safari in Grove City.
Doctors are seeing an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease among kids in western Pennsylvania, but there are ways to prevent it from infecting your family.
Steeler, a bomb-sniffing dog at Pittsburgh International Airport, is officially the TSA's cutest canine.
The Hardee's location in Millvale was one of the few left in the Pittsburgh area.
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.
Pittsburgh Today Live is setting sail once again!
Before we all board the Gateway Clipper Cruise on Wednesday, here's a look back at last year's KDKA-TV Turkey Fund kick-off cruise.
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund kicks off with our PTL-Gateway Clipper Cruise on Wednesday. Here's how to donate.
Amazing! Tickets to the second PTL Gateway Clipper Cruise to benefit the 42nd annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund have sold out in a matter of minutes! Thank you! You can still donate to the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund by going to KDKA.com/turkeyfund.
Everyone will love these delightful chocolate truffles at the next holiday party!
Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin has a few recipes to spruce up your Christmas ham!
Rania Harris is helping us get ready to celebrate Hanukkah.
This is a terrific do-ahead recipe to bring to a holiday party!
Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin is back in the kitchen with some tips about meal planning and prep.
Rania Harris has some ideas for a delicious holiday weekend breakfast.
All month long, Rania Harris is helping us put Thanksgiving Dinner on the table.
Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin is back with some ideas you might want to make for your Thanksgiving dinner table.
From Halloween to healthy habits, and even a little pet psychology, a lot is going on this month in the animal world! Here to break it all down and help us understand our furry friends a little better is veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson.
We've been asking PTL viewers to send us pictures of their pets getting ready for spooky season and the response has been massive! Here are just a few of the dozens of submissions we've received!
Our PTL Pup, Maz, is back with Derek and Nan to give us an update on what he's been up to as well as tell us about a new book, Andy: A Dog's Tale!
We’re sitting down with Ray Ray, the adventurous cat from Kittanning who hitched a 100-mile ride on top of his family’s car! It turns out Ray Ray wasn’t about to miss vacation, even if it meant catching some serious air!
Heather and David played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
Graduation season is in full swing and the biggest trend isn't just walking across the stage, it's the design on your graduation cap.
For 89 years, Pittsburgh plant lovers have marked this time of year with a visit to May Market. It's a bustling marketplace of plants, art, bulbs plant-based snacks and so much more. Boaz took part in the tradition on the show today.
Phipps Conservatory's about to launch its newest summer flower show, Jungle Quest. Boaz was there today to get a sneak peek of the show.
Daisy took us to a vintage event space in Sewickley called Oh So Frilly Events for a heartfelt way to honor mom for Mother's Day.
Sunday is a KDKA First Alert Weather Day with several rounds of heavy rain throughout the day.
The Monessen School District has delayed the start of the school year while it completes what it calls "necessary building maintenance."
The goal of the new interchange is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries.
An additional 1.25" of rain on Sunday has Pittsburgh on pace for a record-setting month.
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On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
Tech Expert & Entrepreneur Cami Nwokedi showed Heather & David a "smart notebook" that's designed to do less so your kids can learn more.
Fitness & Nutrition Expert Lisa Stugart showed Heather & David how to make a Snack Station for all the hungry kids out there who will soon be heading back to school.
Daisy Jade takes a trip to the Pitt Shop to see how the University of Pittsburgh is upping its game when it comes to Back to School swag.
Heather & David got to hold some iconic Pirates history, like an original signed Roberto Clemente and Dave Parker bat. They had to put on their white gloves for this one!
Robby Incmikoski, who's probably been seen a few times on KDKA Sports, did his first-ever PTL live shot at the Washington County Agricultural Fair. He got to see why this fair is the oldest-running agricultural fair in Western PA. He went for the rides, but stayed for the food.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
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.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
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.
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
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.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Will Graves, Ray Fittipaldo, and Mike DeCourcy join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Robbi Incmikoski and Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
As PennDOT continues its major projects on the Parkway East and the Wexford interchange of I-79, another is kicking into high gear.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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.
