Local Runners Gear Up For Upcoming Pittsburgh Marathon
Let the countdown begin--- we're just 10 days away from the Pittsburgh marathon.
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Let the countdown begin--- we're just 10 days away from the Pittsburgh marathon.
What America saw in the wake of the terrorist attack in Boston is burned into our collective consciousness. Thoughts quickly turned into how can we help? Included in that group, people whose life's work it is to help people - the City of Pittsburgh's paramedics.
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl vowed that the Pittsburgh Marathon will not go bankrupt in the future despite any increased cost of additional security.
What happened in Boston is definitely on the minds of local runners, with the upcoming Pittsburgh Marathon.
Investigators face big challenges now as they probe deeper into the Boston Marathon bombings. Now, they want to know why it happened and if others were involved.
As a native New Englander, the images of the Boston Marathon bombing broke my heart. Memories of trips to that great city with family rushed back into my mind, while watching the first horrific images come into the newsroom.
The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a 3-2 win Saturday afternoon against the Boston Bruins, in a game that was rescheduled because of an extensive manhunt on Friday.
Local runners, preparing for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, are offering prayers and support for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Hockey returned to Boston after the manhunt following the marathon bombings, and Jarome Iginla scored the tiebreaking goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win over the Bruins on Saturday and home-ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev lay hospitalized under heavy guard Saturday as people across the Boston area breathed easier and investigators tried to piece together the who and why of the deadly plot.
Now that the second suspect, 19-year old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been captured, investigators are now focusing on one big question - why?
Local Experts Weigh In On Mentally of Alleged Boston Bombers and history of their native country.
The Pittsburgh Penguins game scheduled for Friday night against the Boston Bruins has been postponed, according to the Boston Police Department.
The FBI released photos and video Thursday of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing and asked for the public's help in identifying them, zeroing in on the two men on surveillance-camera footage less than three days after the deadly attack.
Watchdog groups have issued a warning about charity scams related to the Boston Marathon tragedy.
Local marathon runners Kevin Brozyna and Leyah Valgardson joined KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino in studio to discuss their trip and participation in the Boston Marathon.
Events and games at CONSOL Energy Center and PNC Park will now have tighter security following the bombings earlier this week at the Boston Marathon.
The bombings at the Boston Marathon are still fresh on everyone's mind.
A law enforcement official briefed on the investigation says a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is about to be arrested.
Boylston Street and the marathon finish line have become Boston's Ground Zero. Bostonians spent the day on Tuesday visiting the site that has changed their city forever.
For every runner the story is personal.
Blisters, cramps, dehydration, maybe a heart attack, but an explosion is generally not the first thing first responders prepare for when working a marathon.
Following Wednesday's game against Montreal, the Pens will play in Boston on Friday. It will likely be the first major sporting event in that city since the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday.
Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Michael Huss had his regularly scheduled briefings with his top security chiefs today, but the Boston bombings were uppermost in their minds as Pittsburgh's own marathon looms next month.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Ryan Kingerski took his own life last year after his family said he suffered debilitating side effects from LASIK eye surgery.
No. 18 at South Hills Country Club is one of the tougher finishing golf holes in all of western Pennsylvania.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Ryan Kingerski took his own life last year after his family said he suffered debilitating side effects from LASIK eye surgery.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
AI Love Island? It's a thing and Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley talk about it!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
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.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
No. 18 at South Hills Country Club is one of the tougher finishing golf holes in all of western Pennsylvania.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
The Parkway East is going to be closed for 25 days for the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge and PennDOT has provided a suggested detour routes.
More than 3 million passengers are expected to pass through TSA checkpoints nationwide on Thursday.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with "feels-like" temperatures forecasted to climb over 100 degrees.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
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.
