Home Sales, Especially New Home Sales, Take Off In Region
The sound of hammers fills the air in the Westmoreland Farms housing development in Murrysville where new home sales started slowly three years ago but took off this year.
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The sound of hammers fills the air in the Westmoreland Farms housing development in Murrysville where new home sales started slowly three years ago but took off this year.
A police standoff in Lincoln Borough came to an end just before 11 p.m. Saturday, with the suspect taken into custody by a K-9.
Allegheny County Judge Christine Ward has essentially ordered West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) to renew negotiations with Highmark, declaring that WPAHS cannot talk to any other possible suitor without breaching its original affiliation agreement.
The advertising, the robo calls, the endless campaign appearances will all be over on Tuesday, and it will be up to you and your voting booth. With turnout expected in the 70 percent range, the Director of Elections in Allegheny County, Mark Wolosik, says you can expect lines in the hours before and after work.
Some people in our area actually make a living buying homes at sheriff's sales and then renting them out or re-selling them.
More than three million people were without power as of Monday evening, and most of them are in and around New York City.
Superstorm Sandy made landfall Monday evening in New Jersey, and as the storm tears across the northeast, Pennsylvania remains under a statewide disaster emergency.
If you own a property in one of Allegheny County's poorer neighborhoods, you could see a reduced assessed value soon.
A man was possibly fatally stabbed in Allegheny County Tuesday night.
You still have time to donate to Pittsburgh nonprofits.
The University of Pittsburgh will hire 20 new police officers immediately in an effort to ramp up security after the District Attorney's review of March's Western Psych shooting rampage.
Dozens of treasured cultural assets are opening their doors free to the public over the next few weeks for the return of RADical Days.
Dozens of treasured cultural assets are opening their doors free to the public over the next few weeks for the return of RADical Days. The annual event is sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District, or RAD, which distributes your sales tax money to support those organizations.
A little sticker testifying to proper weights and measurements by Allegheny County continues to stir the political waters. After former County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty posted stickers with his name on gas pumps and scales, the new controller Chelsa Wagner tried to do the same.
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner says the 2011 property reassessment by Tyler Technologies technically complied with the contract -- but that was because there was such a low standard of accountability.
The Meadowcrest Nursing Center is a quiet extended care facility off of Braun Road in Bethel Park. Residents and staff, however, have been shaken by the news that a resident was recently diagnosed with Tuberculosis.
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek was joined by William McKain, the Allegheny County manager.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald stopped by to talk to KDKA Radio's Rob Pratte about the state of the county, as well as the region in general.
Port Authority, the county and the Amalgamated Transit Union were mum on the details, issuing a joint statement saying only that they will put the tentative pact in front of the union membership a week from Sunday.
KDKA AM's Larry and John get a first-hand apology from Jim Roddey over his joke where he called a man mentally retarded for his support of President Obama.
An accident involving a tractor trailer sent emergency crews to Trafford this morning.
There's a big mess to clean up for lots of people today after Thursday's powerful storms left their mark across the area. The storms left a messy trail marking their presence, from downed trees to landslides to tens of thousands of people without power.
Communities are beginning the cleanup process after two waves of storms caused damage across the area on Thursday, but there is a chance for another round of wet weather today.
It's an international airport, but it may also soon be the site of Marcellus Shale gas drilling. The Allegheny County Airport Authority is asking gas exploration companies how much money could be made by leasing airport land for drilling.
A private island in Ohio has hit the market for $5 million.
Investigators said the businesses were involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
A South Park man says several people protested in front of his house, claiming someone who lives there is promoting animal abuse because they work at PPG Paints Arena.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
A private island in Ohio has hit the market for $5 million.
Investigators said the businesses were involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
The Supreme Court will consider whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Mayor O'Connor's letter to the city council laid out his plan to improve snow preparedness in the city.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
We're pulling back the curtain on Camp Cadet summer experience that's been shaping future leaders right here in our community.
Mikey is talking to Arthur Moats, who knows all about staying positive even when conditions aren't perfect.
If reading more was one of your New Year's resolutions, this next segment is for you. And even if it wasn't, the Allegheny County Library Association is here to show us how their resources can help support a variety of goals.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is giving us a reason to treat ourselves at some of the city's best places without the full-price guilt.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The McKeesport Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay after the Steelers-Texans playoff game.
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year contract extension.
Pirates World Series champion Dave Giusti has died at age 86, the team announced on Monday.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The smash hit Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" has been renewed for a third season.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
A South Park man says several people protested in front of his house, claiming someone who lives there is promoting animal abuse because they work at PPG Paints Arena. But the homeowner said the protesters were there for all the wrong reasons. Ross Guidotti reports.
Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan of Styx talk about the origins of the Steelers anthem "Renegade."
Steelers fans are tailgating ahead of the playoff game at Acrisure Stadium against the Texans.
A routine run with her dog through Pittsburgh’s Strip District almost ended in tragedy for one local woman. She says an electrical current radiating from a light pole sent her dog into convulsions. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller shares more after asking the city what’s being done.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
