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I do take one glaring thing from a nationally-televised 26-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field Sunday: a blocked punt.
We're going to keep our preseason coverage going a series of rapid-fire previews, focusing this time on the Big 7 Conference in Class A. Rochester had been the traditional flag-bearer in that section for many years, but the tradition was broken in 2011 with the rise of Sto-Rox.
Given the state-wide economic downturn and recent cuts to education, a lot of WPIAL athletic departments are feeling the effects. However, three northern area schools appear to have left their sports programs in very capable hands, despite the daunting task of hiring new ADs.
While the Erie Cathedral Prep football team has begun its quest to avenge last year's loss in the District 10 Class AAA Final, the hockey program has begun open tryouts at all levels as the varsity squad looks to atone for its own championship game defeat. However, they'll have to make it back with new leadership on the ice and behind the bench.
Malcolm "Mac" Prine, who lost his life less than a year ago, was part of an ownership group that saved baseball in Pittsburgh long before any of us had heard the name Kevin McClatchy. Not all of us may remember, however, that he was an amateur sports official for over 30 years.
One of the most successful bosses in recent memory, William "Muzzy" Colosimo, after 17 seasons and a winning percentage well over .700, is no longer the head football coach at Greensburg Central Catholic.
While most people's eyes were trained on London, a number of top area hockey players spent the weekend in Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania equivalent of the Summer Olympics.
Twenty-seven-year-old Cassidy Krug, the most decorated diver in Montour High School history and a national champion at Stanford, fell just short in her quest to pick up an Olympic medal in the women's three-meter springboard competition.
Football returns to its roots on Friday nights in western Pennsylvania, and this fall ROOT Sports will return to...well, the roots...of its high school football coverage.
Shaler basketball standout and Class of '13 Penn State recruit Geno Thorpe is transferring to West Oaks Academy in Orlando, FL for his senior season.
We recently profiled a number of local Olympians, but since the opening ceremonies in London, another youngster with WPIAL ties has flown--or, to be more specific, swam--under our radar.
Monroeville mayor Greg Erosenko has told 93.7 The Fan he plans to address the recent cutbacks made by the Gateway School District, including the controversial demotion of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith, at the next city council meeting in August.
The son of Avonworth High School's athletic director, an erstwhile three-sport star at Shady Side Academy, continues to rack up awards as he chases his dream.
Every once in a while we get a kick out of seeing what WPIAL alumni are up to, and starting this weekend the entire world will get to share in the celebration of western Pennsylvania's proud athletic heritage.
In 2011 it was one of the most competitive sections in the entire district, with six teams in the playoff picture till the final weekend of the regular season. This year that race, once again, looks to be pretty open.
As parking will be in high demand during the NFL draft, Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates officially unveiled their 2026 City Connect jerseys, with a nod to Pittsburgh's "Sister Bridges."
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.
The 9th overall pick signed an extension that runs through the 2034 season.
The Pitt Panthers currently hold a 21-9 record this season, and with a high-flying offense, they're looking to make their move.
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win over the Padres.
Hoisting a traffic cone has become the hottest way for Pirates fans to celebrate, but where exactly does someone get a traffic cone?
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free five-city concert series throughout Pennsylvania to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
The University of Pittsburgh was one of eight schools selected by NASA to track the spacecraft and report the data back.
As parking will be in high demand during the NFL draft, Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
The Pirates officially unveiled their 2026 City Connect jerseys, with a nod to Pittsburgh's "Sister Bridges."
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
Just like he does every Thursday, Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins the show to give us a rundown of the best events coming to the 'Burgh this weekend!
KDKA's Chris Hoffman has been on the NFL Draft beat for weeks now, and he's hosting KDKA-TV's streaming show, Draft Command, and he's giving us the rundown of what the city can expect.
Our friend Yu-Ling Behr from Kidsburgh is back on the show and she's giving us the springtime rundown of family fun!
They only last a couple of minutes, but they take an entire year to build! Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting a firsthand look at the CMU Buggy Races!
Ron Smiley is back on PTL and while it may be a couple of days late, we celebrate him with a delicious cake and a round of Think, Thank, Thunk!
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
As parking will be in high demand during the NFL draft, Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates officially unveiled their 2026 City Connect jerseys, with a nod to Pittsburgh's "Sister Bridges."
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.
The 9th overall pick signed an extension that runs through the 2034 season.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free five-city concert series throughout Pennsylvania to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
The Steelers will offer fans multiple ways to engage with the team during the NFL draft.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
Just like he does every Thursday, Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins the show to give us a rundown of the best events coming to the 'Burgh this weekend!
KDKA's Chris Hoffman has been on the NFL Draft beat for weeks now, and he's hosting KDKA-TV's streaming show, Draft Command, and he's giving us the rundown of what the city can expect.
Our friend Yu-Ling Behr from Kidsburgh is back on the show and she's giving us the springtime rundown of family fun!
They only last a couple of minutes, but they take an entire year to build! Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting a firsthand look at the CMU Buggy Races!
Ron Smiley is back on PTL and while it may be a couple of days late, we celebrate him with a delicious cake and a round of Think, Thank, Thunk!
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.
