
Kenny Chesney announces first book and talks Las Vegas residency
Kenny Chesney announced exclusively on "CBS Mornings" that he's writing his first-ever book about his music career and spoke about his upcoming Las Vegas residency.
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Kenny Chesney announced exclusively on "CBS Mornings" that he's writing his first-ever book about his music career and spoke about his upcoming Las Vegas residency.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
Book clubs are coming back into style! Hosts Heather and David are talking about what they read and the book club trend.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are getting a drawing lesson from illustrator and cartoonist Pat Lewis, who will be appearing at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Mary Monaghan has a preview of this year's festivities.
We're unveiling our April Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and Katie O'Malley is checking out the Allegheny County Library Association's Mobile Services vehicle.
Host Heather Abraham is unveiling our January Book of the Month from author Anjali Sachdeva. "All the Names They Use for God" explores faith and other issues.
Scholastic is backtracking after allowing schools to opt out of offering books related to diversity at book fairs.
Britney Spears' new memoir, "The Woman in Me," comes out Tuesday.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her daughter, Lila, introduce us to the book of the month. Then, Boaz Frankel heads to South Park Township Library to learn more about Love Your Library Month.
PTL's Heather Abraham and Lila introduce the new Book of the Month, called "This Is A School." Then, Boaz Frankel visits the Avalon Public Library to learn more about a fun roadtrip program that takes families to all of Allegheny County's public libraries.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her son, Rocco, introduce the Book of the Month, "Summertime." We also go along on a StoryWalk presented by the Bridgeville Public Library.
The long overdue dystopian first-edition has parts "as relevant today as they were 65 [years] ago," the man who borrowed the book said in a note to the library.
This week's Books & Beyond Book of the Month is "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. Host Heather Abraham sits down with some local librarians from the Allegheny County Library Association for some summer reading recommendations for kids!
The third entry into the Talk Pittsburgh Book Club is "Sidle Creek." Rachel Ekstrom-Courage, of Littsburgh, introduces us to author Jolene McIlwain.
Host Heather Abraham sits down with Andrew Medlar, the president and director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and award-winning rapper Frzy to talk about their new video series -- "From Books to Bars."
The second annual Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books was held in East Liberty on Saturday.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are talking with author W. Bruce Cameron, famous for his bestselling "A Dog's Purpose" novel. He will be appearing this weekend at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books!
Here's our second entry into the Talk Pittsburgh Book Club! Rachel Ekstrom-Courage, of Littsburgh, picks "Myriad" by local science fiction author and college professor Joshua D. Bellin. The time-traveling story takes place in a Pittsburgh of the future.
Host Heather Abraham sits down with Ann Marie Schiavone, J.D., of Duquesne University School of Law, and Amy Anderson, of Allegheny County Library Association, to discuss the controversial topic of book banning.
Organizers and volunteers are rooting for children to read.
Activist Leon Ford will be at appearing at this year's Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books with his new title "An Unspeakable Hope."
The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books aims to inspire readers young and old. Children's author Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan is featured with her book "Animal Allies," about women scientists working with animals.
We're kicking off the Talk Pittsburgh Book Club! Welcome Rachel Ekstrom-Courage, of Littsburgh, to talk about the literary scene in Pittsburgh and introduce our book of the month, "Take What You Need."
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
The Trump administration has reinstated the legal status of a Carnegie Mellon University student from China who lost it weeks ago.
The Salvation Army of Western PA estimates that upwards of 60,000 pounds of donated clothes and shoes will need to be thrown away.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday.
Virginia Giuffre, who spoke out against Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew, "was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," her family said.
The mom of Steelers first round pick Derrick Harmon has died, KDKA-TV confirmed.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are slated to make six picks over the three-day NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
The Trump administration has reinstated the legal status of a Carnegie Mellon University student from China who lost it weeks ago.
The Trump administration has reinstated the legal status of a Carnegie Mellon University student from China who lost it weeks ago.
The Trump admin ordered public schools, universities and private employers to get rid of DEI programs or lose federal funding.
Pittsburgh's mayoral race is being fueled by dark money — unlimited amounts of cash spent by PACs on TV attack ads and mailers.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got to see the finished product of the PTL office makeover!
"Anastasia" is about to take over a local stage and we got a sneak peek of the performance. This segment was sponsored by the LIncoln Park Performing Arts Center.
Daniel Hill was here with some exercises that'll give everyone a little more ease on the tennis court.
Daisy was live for the first look at the high-energy return of Supercross at Acrisure Stadium.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
An animal tranquilizer is the new drug on the street in Pittsburgh.
As we approach the end of April, we're shining a spotlight on Cesarean Awareness Month. We were joined by local author Ruth Fleury, who wrote "Strength in Every Scar: A Mother's C-Section Recovery."
This Wellness Wednesday, we are addressing an issue that's affecting so many Americans: fentanyl. Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Liz Zona joined us for this important conversation.
A wave of purple and a powerful show of strength is about to take over Pittsburgh. We sat down with a pancreatic cancer survivor and a doctor to talk about the Purple Stride and how you can step up and be a part of it.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham reportedly made an obscene gesture to a fan who touched him.
The mom of Steelers first round pick Derrick Harmon has died, KDKA-TV confirmed.
After getting recalled earlier in the day, Gorski hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat, something that hasn't been done in more than a decade.
Supercross is returning to Pittsburgh this weekend for the first time in over 40 years.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
Mercer County is thinking outside the box to grow its population and economy.
The Pittsburgh host committee has people in Green Bay looking at what goes into the NFL Draft.
The new location in Regent Square will be opening on May 2.
The owner of 1989 Vintage and Thrift says Construction Junction recycled her idea of an on-site thrift store.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Rock icon Bryan Adams has announced new North American dates for his ongoing "Roll With The Punches" 2025 tour.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, rose to fame through his writing career on "Saturday Night Live."
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
The Trump administration has reversed the termination of student visas. Here's what it means for one Carnegie Mellon University student.
Steelers fans reacted on Friday night to the team drafting Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round.
The Salvation Army of Western PA estimates that upwards of 60,000 pounds of donated clothes and shoes will need to be thrown away.
Thanks to a pair of friends, the community can earn certification as a drone operator.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.