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For Matt and Cassie Snedecor, everyday life brings many challenges.
The Snedeor family is a unique one. Parents Cassie and Matt have an 8-year-old son Jack, who is severely autistic.
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.
More than four years after the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed into a ravine in Frick Park, the victims may finally start to find some closure.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
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.
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.
More than four years after the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed into a ravine in Frick Park, the victims may finally start to find some closure.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
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.
The National Weather Service confirmed two more tornadoes hit Butler County over the weekend. This brings the total to five tornadoes between parts of eastern Ohio, Beaver, and Butler counties. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Westmoreland Heritage Trail was in court on Tuesday. Colton Stennett’s preliminary hearing was continued, but what Stennett allegedly did sped up one police department’s plans to restart bike patrols. KDKA’s Ross Guidotti has more.
More than four years after the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed into a ravine in Frick Park, the victims may finally start to find some closure.
Oil prices are sinking again Tuesday and pulled back to $80 per barrel for the first time since early March, while the U.S. stock market drifts near its all-time high. The price for a barrel of Brent crude fell 3.2% as optimism continues following the tentative deal reached between the United States and Iran that will hopefully reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the end of the week and get the global flow of oil going again. It was at $80.50 after earlier dropping as low as $79.61.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
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.
