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Wesley Spectrum is a local organization that helps children and families in the Pittsburgh area. They assist with education, behavioral health and autism and Panera Bread has selected Wesley Spectrum to benefit from their "Pieces of Hope" cookie campaign.
Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.
Robert De Niro joined the "KDKA Morning News" to discuss his most important role, a concerned father.
There are some really amazing holiday lights in neighborhoods throughout the area.
The holiday season is a time for fun family traditions. If you are a family living with autism, it's also a great time to start some new traditions.
The camera rolls at the sixth annual Joey Travolta Film Camp for kids and adults with autism at Winchester Thurston School in Shadyside.
"Promposals" have become a thing. They're sometimes-elaborate ways teenagers ask each other the prom.
A Ross Township mom says she is heartbroken and outraged after her daughter's bus driver reportedly yelled obscenities at the 10-year-old.
Dr. Paul Offit, of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is a renowned vaccine expert.
There's a new team in town with a lofty mission – to raise awareness about Autism and service animals.
When Kat Zdrojowy lost her best friend at Christmas, she was devastated.
Could autism be related to certain drug exposures during pregnancy?
Joey Travolta, the older brother of John Travolta, has been around the film industry for decades. He is an actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He has appeared in films alongside Eddie Murphy and Sylvester Stallone. Travolta, founder and creative director for "Inclusion Films," is in Pittsburgh for the next two weeks with his film camp that is for youth with Autism. Joey joined the KDKA Morning News to talk about the camp.
A woman accused of Medicaid fraud and the abuse of her special needs son is facing charges in a separate fraud case.
A school board in western Pennsylvania voted unanimously Thursday night to deny a grievance brought by teachers seeking to prevent a special needs student from using a faculty restroom.
A mom and a caretaker appeared in court today for a case involving alleged abuse and Medicaid fraud.
A warrant has been issued for a man accused of physically abusing his 12-year-old step-son, who has autism.
A mother was arrested on Wednesday, accused of abusing her son who has autism and cerebral palsy.
A Rankin police officer who helped save a 3-year-old girl's life after a crash is now trying to help raise money for her care.
With the potential to affect thousands, the recent outbreak of measles in the U.S. has placed a spotlight on a debate that's raged for years.
There's a potential breakthrough regarding autism. Doctors might now be able to tell if a child has autism before they're born.
Everyday, McGuire Memorial in New Brighton helps those in need. Their mission is to serve children and adults who have severe physical and intellectual disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
A new study suggests that children who have autism may have more synapses in their brain than other kids.
A missing teenager from Fayette County was found safely after he was reported missing Friday.
Volunteers and employees from Kohl's washed cars in Seven Fields Saturday to raise money to fund a service dog for a local boy with severe disabilities.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
People in Beaver and Butler counties say they have been dealing with a weeks-long issue with unpleasant water.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
Five tornadoes touched down across parts of eastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania following Sunday's severe weather.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
People in Beaver and Butler counties say they have been dealing with a weeks-long issue with unpleasant water.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Here’s how you can make a vintage fireworks rocket centerpiece in just four minutes!
A birthday only comes around once a year, but a 250th birthday? That’s a once-in-a-generation celebration! Party-planning expert Shari Zatman takes us through the years to help you plan a timeless and patriotic party!
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures. This week, Dr. Lori brings us "kitchen stuff."
Pittsburgh’s Palm Palm restaurant is completely redefining its dining experience, and Daisy Jade is on the scene to show us how they are “swaying” to a different tune.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, Taste it Tuesday brings us dessert pizza from Cork and Crust.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
West Virginia must win Tuesday's game, or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2.
Wyndham Clark said he deeply regrets damaging a locker at the U.S. Open last year at Oakmont Country Club.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
If you grew up in Pittsburgh in the 1980s and 1990s, a local podcast is taking you back, with the voices you remember!
Boaz, our resident mascot lover, visits Market Square to ask people about their favorite mascots and also to put their mascot knowledge to the test.
They don't call Pittsburgh the city of champions for nothing. And in the city, sports memories are practically a love language.
Pittsburgh Penguins in-studio announcer Suzie Cool joins Talk Pittsburgh to explain the secret sauce behind shared sporting experiences.
We've had river parties fill the void — Moraine State Park and Pittsburgh Brewing Company's Rockin' Regatta — but there was nothing like the EQT Three Rivers Regatta. And with that, we take a blast to the past
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.
