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They're extremely talented young athletes - football standouts and basketball stars - who left their home school districts and now play for other schools. Have they been recruited? And did they transfer with athletic intent?
When I'm at "The Pit" Thursday night, I'll probably feel as though I'm watching Pitt. Midwestern Conference rivals Aliquippa and Beaver Falls have both relied heavily upon underclassmen in the backfield to lead their respective teams back to the WPIAL Class AA playoffs.
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've got live updates from North Allegheny-Central Catholic, and some of the other games around the WPIAL in Week 7...
We preview the big games in all four classifications, including Pittsburgh Central Catholic's visit to North Allegheny, which can be heard, beginning at 7:30, on SportsRadio 93.7 The Fan.
Has North Allegheny cleared its biggest hurdle? We tip our cap to the Tigers for their Week 6 performance, and we look at the playoff bubble in Class AAA...
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!
Follow our live updates and notes as Gateway (5-0, 5-0; No. 16 MaxPreps) hosts North Allegheny (4-0, 5-0; No. 2 MaxPreps) in a rematch of the 2011 postseason, and a possible 2012 WPIAL Class AAAA Final preview...
As we prepare for Week 6 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.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid hasn't even made it to Heinz Field yet, but he's already delivered an inspirational message to the Knoch Knights, who are trying to get back there.
As is typically the case these days, the turning point of Friday's game at Neil Brown Stadium happened several minutes before kickoff, when the Clairton Bears (5-0, 5-0) took the field.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — 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!
As we prepare for Week 5 of the WPIAL football season, we unveil our newest feature on the 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.
Not only must Seneca Valley show mettle against one of the toughest teams in Class AAAA Thursday night, it must also show resiliency. The last time it had a chance to greatly improve its stead in the Northern Eight Conference, things went less than swimmingly.
The history of WPIAL football is rich with talent that was properly cultivated and flourished at the collegiate and professional levels. Unfortunately, like everywhere else on the national gridiron, it is equally rich with talent that was undisciplined, and therefore, wasted.
The 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins is joining the team's front office.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The Mountaineers ended the Trojans' first College World Series appearance with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday.
West Virginia must win Tuesday's game, or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
More than 400 teenagers took over a park in East Liberty, sending a nearby Target into lockdown while officers used pepper spray.
When the new owners of Roaring Run Resort voided lifetime memberships last year, campers vowed to take them to court.
Months after multiple teacher investigations and criminal allegations rocked the Laurel Highlands School District, a major administrative shakeup is now raising questions about transparency and how those decisions were made.
Details about the weekend are limited but the owner of the club said there was a party that night.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
One local man's journey across America is three days in, and Jeff Koontz is attempting to pedal from Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund!
It's a weekend of theater, concerts, and...spear-throwing? Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back giving us the best of the 'Burgh!
With a heartfelt look at fatherhood, one local dad found strength in unexpected places. A Pittsburgh father, author, and advocate, Harry Psaros, has spent years reflecting on after his son Gus was diagnosed with autism.
Chester County Tourism gives us a look into what makes small-town charm really means, and how it makes for the best weekend getaway.
Harry and Fritz is the latest addition to Downtown Pittsburgh's dining scene, and we grabbed a PTL First Bite to find out what makes this place stand out from the crowd!
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
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.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
The 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins is joining the team's front office.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Here's how Pittsburgh Allderdice's engineering and RHVAC programs are preparing students for the future.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detective is launching "Riding Into the Future" a program that will offer inner-city kids the chance to ride horses. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and Robby Incmikoski discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
