Hurricane Katrina in photos, 20 years later: "We're the land they forgot about"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The Colonials punched their ticket to the big dance last week after winning the Horizon League tournament.
No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 5 Penn State will square off in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 for a chance to play in the national championship game.
One person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday, the university said. Some of those injured are students.
Derrick Davis scored on a 1-yard dive with 32 seconds remaining and Pittsburgh rallied past West Virginia 38-34 in the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl.
Redshirt freshman Eli Holstein threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns and running back Desmond Reid scored twice as Pittsburgh and its new-look offense opened the season with a 55-24 win over Kent State.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Powerful storms left a wide trail of destruction in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina and Missouri. But there were also remarkable stories of survival.
Authorities say a man fleeing police caused the Alabama car crash that injured Gayle Manchin, head of an economic development partnership of the federal government and 13 state governments and the wife of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, along with a colleague of hers.
Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children.
Carlee Russell had issued a statement through her attorney saying the kidnapping was made up.
Carlethia "Carlee" Nichole Russell went missing after she called 911 about a male toddler walking on the freeway. She returned home two days later.
Four young people were killed in the shooting late Saturday night at a dance studio in the town of Dadeville, Alabama.
There was no initial confirmation about what led to the shooting and authorities have not confirmed if a suspect is in custody.
No injuries were reported and no hazardous materials leaked following the 30-car derailment, authorities said.
A company owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is paying a $925,000 fine to an Alabama health agency after it shut down a coke plant it said was leaking polluting gases.
Dante Rashad Hawes was found dead inside a vehicle in Falkville, Alabama.
While no Alabama school was able to bring home a football national championship, four teams from the Heart of Dixie are chasing basketball glory.
With concert tours hitting the road again this summer, Alabama is coming to Pittsburgh.
An Ohio man was arrested for allegedly convening a caravan of people from Virginia to Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 and assaulting police officers on Capitol grounds.
UCLA scored the first seven points in overtime as it upset Alabama, 88-78, Sunday in an NCAA men's basketball tournament East Regional semifinal to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2008.
Prosecutors say a man from West Virginia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for traveling to Alabama to have sex with a juvenile.
Steelers WR Chase Claypool sent a signed jersey to a fan with dementia. The surprise made the super fan's day.
An Alabama teen allegedly killed his single father and critically injured his brother after he was asked to clean his room, according to the parents of the dead father.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
River Rescue crews spent hours diving 20 feet down into the Monongahela River after Jacinta Stevens' car flew off of the Parkway East and into the icy water below in late January.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
It's time for our annual March Madness bracket, and this year it's the battle of who has the best wings in western Pennsylvania.
Padma Lakshmi is backin the arena with a fresh twist on the culinary showdown.
Daisy is visiting Neubauer's Flowers with a sneak peek at its spring open house.
Dr. Lori is back to play What's It Worth?
Backpacks can be surprisingly chaotic. Here are some simple tips to make it less frustrating.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
After the borough council voted unanimously on Monday to remove the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company from responding to emergencies in the borough, Mayor Chris Wiltrout vetoed the decision during a meeting on Tuesday.
Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor honored Pittsburgh EMS members for their efforts during a rescue on the Mon River in January.
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.
