County Councilman Matt Drozd Talks About The Hike In Property Taxes
Councilman Matt Drozd joined KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek to discuss the new property tax increase.
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Councilman Matt Drozd joined KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek to discuss the new property tax increase.
Police are investigating after a man was found lying in the middle of Route 28 overnight.
One person was critically injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon. The crash happened along Bunola River Road in Forward Township.
Emergency crews are at the scene of a deadly crash. The accident happened on the Allegheny County side of the Tarentum Bridge.
For the first time in 10 years, there are plans to increase property taxes in Allegheny County. Proponents say it could raise millions of dollars to help restore recent human services cuts in the area.
Allegheny County has canceled plans to float $335 million dollars in tax-free bonds for UPMC.
KDKA AM's John Shumway talks to Raja and Rich Fitzgerald on the eve of the county executive election.
For years, Allegheny County's crime lab suffered from a lack of funding, staff and resources; and as a result, some violent criminals were never prosecuted.
A man has turned himself into police after allegedly hitting a 17-year-old girl with his pickup truck Saturday night.
Authorities are investigating after a 17-year-old girl was seriously injured in an apparent hit and run accident in Moon Township late Saturday night. According to officials, the teenager was walking in the 200-block of Moon Clinton Road just before 10 p.m. when she was struck.
It was a white start to the Halloween weekend for motorists in parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. Many local roads were slick and snow-covered Saturday, especially during the early morning hours of the day.
State police have arrested three men in connection with the theft of more than 17,000 pounds of nickel from the ATI/Allegheny Ludlum Steel Plant in Harrison Township.
PennDOT District 11's weekend construction on several highways and bridges will affect drivers on numerous traffic routes.
The Port Authority of Allegheny County gets a lot of money from the federal government, but to get those dollars, county taxpayers have been paying a 7 percent drink tax to raise the required $28 million local match.
The Municipal Courts building in downtown Pittsburgh operates 24/7 365 days a year round the clock for court hearings and arraignments, but come November it's one court function that will be running out money.
A traffic stop in Westmoreland County prompted a wild police chase. Police saw an SUV going the wrong way on a one-way street in New Kensington Friday evening. After trying to pull the driver over, they started chasing the vehicle.
Allegheny County Dan Onorato has just a few months left as county executive and he jokes that he is leaving office just as he started it eight years ago -- fighting against what he calls the unfair reassessment of Allegheny County property owners.
Is Allegheny County the most dangerous place to drive in the state? That question is being posed this evening by road safety experts who say there are more truck accidents here than anywhere else in Pennsylvania.
Former County Council President and Democratic nominee for county executive, Rich Fitzgerald, kicked off his fall campaign Tuesday.
While the Allegheny County Health Department wanted to grade restaurants according to how clean and sanitary they are, the county board of health has reversed itself and rejected the grading system.
Police are searching for those responsible for a vandalism spree though two local communities this week. According to authorities, someone has been shooting a BB gun at vehicles -- shattering the windows of dozens of cars and trucks.
As parents around the region kick off their back-to-school shopping, some students already have a jump start.
The thunderstorms and the hot weather have caused some power outages in the Pittsburgh area. According to Duquesne Light, 7,000 customers are without power, mostly in the northern and eastern parts of Allegheny County.
The Christ Church at Grove Farm in Ohio Township will be the site of one of the biggest weddings in town this Saturday. It will host the nuptials of Ben Roethlisberger and Ashley Harlan.
An early morning police chase ended when the suspect crashed into two homes in the Esplen section of the city.
Officers were called to the area of Tecumseh Street around 10:15 p.m. on Monday.
Pittsburgh hasn't won a playoff game since 2017.
Jamal Brooks was sentenced to 20 to 40 years for assault of a law enforcement officer and 15 to 30 years for attempted homicide.
Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins left Monday night's playoff game against the Steelers to be evaluated for a concussion.
A private island in Ohio has hit the market for $5 million.
The Steelers lost to the Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs on Monday night.
Officers were called to the area of Tecumseh Street around 10:15 p.m. on Monday.
Pittsburgh hasn't won a playoff game since 2017.
Jamal Brooks was sentenced to 20 to 40 years for assault of a law enforcement officer and 15 to 30 years for attempted homicide.
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.
Pittsburgh hasn't won a playoff game since 2017.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins left Monday night's playoff game against the Steelers to be evaluated for a concussion.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs on Monday night.
The McKeesport Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay after the Steelers-Texans playoff game.
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 Steelers fans were excited headed into Monday's playoff game against the Texans.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
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.
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.
