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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.
Recently "Mr. High School Sports" has received some hate mail regarding recent blogs on Penn State, and, for that matter, athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith's employment status with Gateway High School...
Former Gateway School Board president and current Monroeville mayor Greg Erosenko has attempted to deflect some recent criticism by affirming his support for embattled Gateway head football coach Terry Smith.
It may be the middle of summer, but it's not too early to start thinking about either the fall or winter sports season for Pittsburghers, and hockey annually bridges the gap between the two.
The good folks of Robinson Township, to say nothing of the rest of the WPIAL, are used to seeing Montour athlete Devin Wilson excel both on the gridiron and in the gym. That versatility has not gone unnoticed on a national level, either.
O'Brien, on the recruiting trail, doesn't seem to need as much help as one might have imagined, and that is to his credit. But for all his nobility, it would probably be a while, if I were a parent, before I bought little Johnny those black Nikes he wanted as a graduation present.
Last Wednesday residents of the greater Monroeville area lined up around the Gateway Senior High School auditorium to loudly and proudly voice their support for the full-time retention of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith, but the relative silence of their school board remains deafening.
People packed an auditorium to support a local high school coach. Last month, the Gateway School Board made the athletic director position part-time. Wednesday night, the board decided whether Terry Smith would still be able to coach.
I lump myself into the camp of writers who genuinely enjoy feedback, and occasionally, like a lot of us, I incorporate it into my work, especially if a reader wants to challenge me on something I wrote.
On Wednesday evening at 7:00 the Gateway School Board will convene to decide the fate of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith.
Remember the young man who nearly pitched Blackhawk to a Class AAA WPIAL Baseball Championship victory over Mount Lebanon at PNC Park? He's come a long way.
As Hopewell guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough demonstrated at the Palumbo Center back in March, basketball is a sport in which one player can carry a team otherwise not particularly deep. It'll be interesting to see if she can one day do out of the ACC what she's done in three years out of the WPIAL.
You may not see them on Saturday afternoons in "Wide World of Sports," or at ungodly hours on ESPN2, but you might have seen a few of the strongest young men in Beaver County fought for the title of best strongman in Monaca, PA recently.
While a number of top WPIAL football recruits are staying home and trying to turn Pitt's program around, Division I mid-majors are reaping the talents of many others.
Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
Tony Guy defeated Jesse James Vodvarka in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
A corrections officer has been suspended after a man was stabbed to death by other inmates at the Allegheny County Jail.
The new Pittsburgh Public Schools board is once again taking up a controversial plan to close seven schools.
Tony Guy defeated Jesse James Vodvarka in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Rep. Summer Lee has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
There are few things more powerful than finding a swimsuit that fits and makes you feel good during your beach trip. So, we called in style expert Joanna Heyman to give us the guidance we need!
Maybe you're getting ready to remodel or downsize, and you need to get rid of some of those living room goods. Our antique appraiser Dr. Lori is back to give us some estimates on what they could be worth!
Pittsburghers love a good theme party, and this year, the Mattress Factory's garden party will be celebrating all things gothic!
We all know that Steven Brault can play baseball and broadcast a game, but did you know he's also a singer? A Grand Night of Singing will help benefit the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus.
We're trying out the new McDonald's "dirty sodas," talking about the Survivor finale, and wondering who will be the next James Bond!
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks down Pennsylvania's primary election as results continue to come in.
Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro will face a challenge from Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity after both ran unopposed in the primaries.
A woman was drunk when she drove off a snow embankment on Interstate 376 and plunged into the icy Monongahela River in January, Pennsylvania State Police said. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
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.
