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High school playoff football is kicking off in towns all over Southwestern Pennsylvania. But some people envision a day when youth football will be only a shadow of what it used to be.
It is a controversial move by the organization that oversees local high school hockey. With ice time so expensive, and in order to keep the games running on time, the league commissioner has suggested doing away with the National Anthem. And the resulting backlash has been fierce.
We break down all 16 WPIAL Quarterfinal matchups, including all the renewed rivalries, and possible upsets, and forecast the district semifinal matchups for next Friday.
We've got highlights from all 32 First Round games, including our featured contest on 93.7 The Fan from this past Friday, not to mention a mega-list of Athlete Of The Week nominees...
It doesn't get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania and we're committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
In 2011, the Northgate High School football team made the playoffs, but there was one aspect of their team that was sorely lacking.
As we prepare for one of the most exciting events on the scholastic sports calendar, we continue with our newest feature of our website, The "Mr. High School Sports" Podcast. This week we preview the playoff brackets in all four WPIAL classifications.
Week 9 of the 2012 WPIAL football season is just about in the books, which means the regular season, as a whole, is almost over, and the district playoffs are right around the corner.
It doesn't get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania and we're committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
As we prepare for Week 9 of the WPIAL football season, we continue with our newest feature of our website, The "Mr. High School Sports" Podcast. It's a look back at the highlights of the previous weekend, and a look ahead at things to come in high school football.
A 35-13 victory over Midwestern Conference rival Ellwood City, the 600th win in program history, came with the ultimate price tag for Beaver.
One of the stars of the Gateway Gators high school football team will be on the field Friday night. The WPIAL board of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League has ruled that freshman, Aiden Howard, did not transfer into the district from the North Hills School District for athletic reasons.
With the exception of a couple potentially significant games Saturday, Week 8 of the 2012 WPIAL football season is in the books, and several more teams have booked reservations for the district playoffs after Friday night.
It doesn't get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania and we're committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region. After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here!
We're in Harrison City with 93.7 The Fan as Gateway tries to unseat Penn-Trafford as Foothills Conference champions...
The award is given annually to the top high school football quarterback from western Pennsylvania.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4-1.
Boden Kapke scored 19 points and his 3-pointer with 22 seconds left was the game-winning basket as Boston College left Pittsburgh in the ACC cellar with a 65-62 win.
The Steelers will have six games against 2025 playoff teams.
The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday announced that their accomplished defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has signed a contract extension with the team.
After 13 years as the Steelers' special teams coordinator, Danny Smith is heading south to Florida.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh is bracing for a big winter storm system this weekend. But as for how much accumulation the area will get, it's still too early to tell.
A major winter storm is forecast to hit the Pittsburgh area this weekend, with snow and bitterly cold air possibly for the region.
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The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Where you can find PTL On The Road in February and March!
Amber and Kara from Happy Lark Home Organizing are checking the dates on our household items to see what needs to go.
We’re taking a PTL First Bite with Driftwood Oven to find out!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting in on the 3D printing craze with the Hackers Guild of Pittsburgh!
Kara Huffmyer and Amber Hollenbach from Happy Lark Home Organizing are here with some easy ways to get started on the Clutter Clear-out
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The award is given annually to the top high school football quarterback from western Pennsylvania.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4-1.
Boden Kapke scored 19 points and his 3-pointer with 22 seconds left was the game-winning basket as Boston College left Pittsburgh in the ACC cellar with a 65-62 win.
The Steelers will have six games against 2025 playoff teams.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A winter storm system is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the Pittsburgh area this weekend.
Parents and taxpayers in the Woodland Hills School District want answers.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
A 19-year-old was shot in Aliquippa on Wednesday evening.
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.
