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He was the Allegheny County medical examiner before a federal prosecutor indicted him on corruption charges. But now that the charges have been dropped, and the term of the current medical examiner has expired, Cyril Wecht says he wants his job back.
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek talked with former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld about his new book, "Known and Unknown."
Wednesday morning, President Obama decided to take action and address the "birther" issue by producing his 'long form' Hawaiian birth certificate.
He has been criticized statewide for his stance, but he says the industry can help revive the state's struggling economy.
The city of Pittsburgh has apparently found $6 million to pave streets.
Americans are feeling historic pain at the pump, and everyone has their theories as to why this is taking place. The truth is there is a number of contributing factors.
Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney is staying put as the United States Ambassador to Ireland, for now.
On Beechwood Boulevard and throughout the city, streets are beginning to look like a lunar landscape.
With huge budget cuts coming from Governor Tom Corbett, school districts have taken a hard hit. Some of them have come up with ways to make up the money.
The village of Kiskimere, an old coal company town, is an eye-blink on the map of Armstrong County, but in 1961 what used to be a cornfield became the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corp.
On Friday's show, KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek talked with David White, an expert blogger from Terroirist.com.
If you haven't filed your taxes, you're going to get a break which may come as a surprise.
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum says he's now testing the waters to run for president.
Pittsburgh City Council has been looking over the costs of the G-20 Summit held here in September of 2009 and found that they were not as high as expected.
Pittsburgh City Councilman Ricky Burgess introduced legislation today that would remove the "felony box" on employment applications.
During the Parkway East closure, PennDOT is encouraging drivers to use a website that provides updates on how traffic is flowing around the I-376 detours.
A major, nearly monthlong closure of Pittsburgh's Parkway East is underway, detouring hundreds of thousands of drivers.
Anson Crandall, an 18-year-old St. Francis de Sales School student, is being remembered as a "talented visual artist," leaders said.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
A grand jury in Ohio indicted nine people suspected of being involved in a human trafficking ring at the Econo Lodge in Columbus, officials said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
There are more ways than ever to turn your library card into a passport for summer fun. Carrie Lane from the Allegheny County Library Association shows us everything you can unlock at your local library.
Bringing your favorite stories to life, artistic director Justin Fortunato gives a breakdown of the newest show lineup, presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
Chef Doug Heilman is putting a sweet citrus twist on tiramisu with limoncello!
This low parasol centerpiece is a great way to step up your picnic game. Here’s how you can make it.
Party planning expert Shari Zatman takes us outside to help us turn an ordinary day out into an extraordinary experience.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Paul Skenes won his second straight start after going winless for nine in a row.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Esmerlyn Valdez hit his third home run of the day, and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to sweep a doubleheader.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Esmerlyn Valdez helped rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Maine fatally shot a man in his car on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security said, marking the second time in a week that ICE officers have used deadly force in the U.S.
Elite 18: No. 16 at Mystic Rock
PJM Interconnection, the regional power grid operator for Pennsylvania and 12 other states, is set to release new information on rates on Tuesday.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
