Family Needs Service Dog For Son With Severe Autism
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A local couple is looking for a way to pay for a service dog that could change their son's life.
It's not your typical summer camp.
A local summer camp is under investigation by state police after one of its counselors, who has a form of autism, told officials he was being harassed.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Officials say the disorder is now diagnosed in 1 in every 68 children making it the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Michael Marino, son of star quarterback Dan Marino is on the autism spectrum. He joined KDKA Radio's Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about how autism doesn't have to hold people back and what the Dan Marino Foundation does for those on the spectrum.
New research points to autism being set in motion even before birth.
Autism Speaks is asking everyone to Light It Up Blue to raise awareness for Autism.
Do you or someone you know have special needs?
Pittsburgh is a leader in making its performing arts accessible for people with disabilities -- whether it's a physical impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment or a developmental disability.
The attorney of a man charged with stabbing and killing his grandmother raises questions about how the mental health system handled the case.
A former T-ball coach wants a judge to grant him a new trial or let him appeal his conviction to Superior Court on charges that he offered a player $25 to bean a 9-year-old autistic teammate.
The hit Broadway musical "The Lion King" is currently playing at the Benedum Center.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to Dr Marilyn Hoyson, an autism expert and head of The Watson Institute, about how a special presentation of Disney's Lion King musical will be safe for autistic children.
Could air pollution be the cause of autism?
The State Department of Public Welfare is trying to make it easier for parents whose children suffer from autism to get help.
Niko Stevens loves playing with his big brother, Shawn. Niko is 3. He is autistic and doesn't speak.
Can where you live have an effect on if you have a child born with autism. The Center for disease control says that 1 out of 88 kids are affected with ASD (autism Spectrum Disorder) which is why The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and Dr. Evelyn Talbot are performing a study to find out if the environment and peoples surroundings is a precursor to Autism.
Tuesday, April 2, is World Autism Day. It's a day of support for those whose loved ones lack the ability to communicate, or process thoughts, in a normal manner - family members with autism.
Dimitri Rivera, 12, has autism. His mother saw signs when he was just 2-years-old.
The family of a Richland Township man, who is facing prison time in the stabbing death of his grandmother, is speaking out about mental illness one week after the tragedy.
Jake Beistel is a born wrestler. At 15-years-old, he is already one of the top wrestlers in the state. And while Jake is turning heads for what he's doing in wrestling, what he's doing from wrestling may be even more impressive.
The circus is in town and Wednesday, performers held a special Halloween party for a group of students.
Parents of children with autism are protesting new rules that took effect today in Pennsylvania, which will require parents at certain income levels to partially pay for services that used to be free.
At a movie shoot at Wilkins School Community Center, Hester Wagner's cast and crew are made up of Pittsburgh area kids with autism.
It was a very special day for a boy whose father was killed in the line of duty.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
Police are investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Police are investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Looking to escape present day for a night? You're in luck, the Good Ol' Days House in Belle Vernon is a nostalgic guesthouse!
If you're looking to escape the cold and rain of Pittsburgh, look no further than the Northern Outer Banks!
Irene Molloy has done it all in show business: TV, movies, Broadway, and now the Pittsburgh native is sharing her stories in a unique new show: Show Pony! Heather and David learn more about it and find out when you can see it right here at home!
It's healthy food fast - that's what The Common Good offers, and they've given Team PTL's Daisy Jade an exclusive look!
It's Whatcha Think Wednesday on Pittsburgh Today Live, and one of the big topics: being someone who gets paid to eat ranch dressing around Europe! Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss that, and doorless hotels?
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
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.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A new baseball season means new foods to try at PNC Park.
Head coach Dan Muse confirmed Sydney Crosby will be back in the lineup as the Penguins finish their 5-game road trip on Wednesday.
Curt Cignetti, who coached Indiana to its first national title in football, will drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The North Fayette Police Department said it is investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
A man was found shot to death in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
A man was found shot to death in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
