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.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
Police across several Pittsburgh-area municipalities are reporting car break-ins and believe they are connected.
A 60-year-old man shot and killed a security guard at The Resort at Glade Springs in West Virginia on Monday, authorities said.
State police are investigating South Greensburg Fire Chief Matthew White's time as a cemetery superintendent after his arrest on theft charges.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
Police across several Pittsburgh-area municipalities are reporting car break-ins and believe they are connected.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A 60-year-old man shot and killed a security guard at The Resort at Glade Springs in West Virginia on Monday, authorities said.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Lauren Rowe. An educator and counselor in the West Mifflin Area School District, she is giving back to the school that raised her, making sure the next generation is full on the inside and out.
Chef Crystal Baldwin makes an easy recipe for shrimp fritters and highlights some Black-owned vendors, with products available at Giant Eagle!
Dr. Lori appraises more of your antiques. Today’s theme is: kitchen kitsch!
Daisy Jade is live at Kretchmar’s Bakery in Beaver to get the party started!
David is back! He and Heather are celebrating with new milkshake flavors!
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
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.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A girls' basketball game at the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament became a lesson in sportsmanship on Friday.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
Jesse Jackson is being remembered by many in the local civil rights movement, including Tim Stevens, who founded the Black Political Empowerment Project in Pittsburgh. Ross Guidotti reports.
Police across several Pittsburgh-area municipalities are reporting car break-ins and believe they are connected. According to officials, the usually helpful doorbell cameras have been rendered useless in this case. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
State police are investigating South Greensburg Fire Chief Matthew White's time as a cemetery superintendent after his arrest on theft charges. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose 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.
