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Philip Seymour Hoffman was a fearless actor.
Another round of snow is making its way through the area and the Allegheny County salt trucks are clearing the roads, for now.
Amy Needham, 35, of Ross Township, is facing drug possession charges after police say she was found unconscious in the bathroom of a West View drug store.
At least 22 people in Western Pennsylvania, including 15 in Allegheny County have now been killed by a deadly mix of heroin and the narcotic Fentanyl.
The following KDKA Editorial discusses Allegheny County millage rates.
It's high season for respiratory viruses, and health officials say there's a whole lot of misery going around.
The Findlay connector cuts a path from Pittsburgh International Airport to Route 22, where its concrete has come to a teasing end for years -- a symbol of what could be.
A new way of grading restaurants could be coming to Allegheny County.
Since Monday, operators at the City of Pittsburgh's 311phone bank and Allegheny County's 211 phone bank have been on standby to take calls from anyone in the area with a weather-related problem.
The flu is proving fatal, and putting people in the hospital. Not so much children and the elderly, but rather, middle-aged adults.
With Monday bringing about extreme cold temperatures, many areas will open warming centers for anyone in need.
School officials say the construction being done on Mt. Lebanon High School will require asbestos removal.
Gun violence is spreading throughout Allegheny County's suburbs.
Today is final day for the public to submit comments about gas drilling at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Some Allegheny County employees are being accused of manipulating the system to earn higher pensions, and it is costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
What asphalt the big trucks and traffic have not chewed up already on the southernmost portion of Route 51 in Allegheny County - milling machines will remove with the breezes of spring.
Police have issued several arrest warrants after busting a retail theft ring that spanned four counties.
A lockdown was lifted late this morning for three schools in the North Allegheny School District.
How does free bus service sound? That's part of a new proposal to clean up the air here in Pittsburgh.
Kids from 63 Allegheny County schools got a close look today at their sports idols on ice.
Police say a baby has been recovered and is safe and her alleged abductor is dead after a prompting an Amber Alert overnight.
The Boyce Park ski slopes open Friday.
A war of words between the Allegheny County District Attorney and county administrators over drug enforcement could be coming to an end in a few hours.
It wasn't an offering of communion or a traditional service, even as the congregation sang.
A Fayette County woman was found guilty of third-degree murder in the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepchild.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the coaching staffs for their American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Former Arizona Cardinal and University of Pittsburgh legend Larry Fitzgerald has officially been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After a deadly shooting late in 2025, the district attorney's office ordered the lodge closed, and a judge ruled in favor of the closure.
A Fayette County woman was found guilty of third-degree murder in the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepchild.
Mercedes Southard's remains were found nearly six months after she was reported missing in Ohio.
Kyle Slaymaker, a self-proclaimed life coach with a "spanking fetish," was found guilty of child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
How much has our intern learned about the team since she started her internship?
Whisker Wonderland is bringing a cuteness overload and sharing their story with us. This may be your sign to become a cat parent!
Daisy is in Washington County to show us why this world-class baseball event remains so special to the community.
Jimmy Big Muscles is back in the PTL kitchen to bring the ocean's freshness all the way to Pittsburgh.
Boaz is turning up the heat at Pittsburgh’s one-of-a-kind Celtic Fire Festival!
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the coaching staffs for their American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Former Arizona Cardinal and University of Pittsburgh legend Larry Fitzgerald has officially been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The Senate early on Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, installing President Trump's former defense lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official.
A young child was flown to the hospital after nearly drowning in a pool at a campground in Fayette County.
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, Quaker Valley, and Uniontown Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, Quaker Valley, and Uniontown Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
