Tractor Trailer Crashes Over Hillside Along Route 8
An accident involving a tractor trailer sent emergency crews to Butler County this afternoon.
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An accident involving a tractor trailer sent emergency crews to Butler County this afternoon.
Traveling Interstate 79 through Butler County may take you a little longer, at least for the next several months. Construction on a new project kicked off Thursday morning.
A community came together this weekend to help a family that lost their home in a fire.
Police have identified the human remains found in Cranberry Township two weeks ago.
A man who entered a "no contest" plea Tuesday after being accused of murdering his father and stepmother was sentenced Wednesday morning.
New Jersey landscaper Colin Abbott entered a surprise "no contest" plea in Butler Tuesday, he's charged with third degree murder in the 2011 deaths of his father, Kenneth and his stepmother, Celeste.
Police are continuing to try and identify human remains that were found in Cranberry Township over the weekend.
Police are investigating the discovery of possible human remains in a wooded area of Cranberry Township.
A Butler County man is in jail and facing charges in connection with allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl.
Former Republican Congresswoman Melissa Hart is recovering after she was injured in a serious accident in Butler County.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that there are about 500 dishwasher fires in the country every year.
Firefighters worked to put out a fire at a mobile home in Evans City Friday morning.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a vehicle fire in Mars this afternoon.
State police continue to investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Butler County.
A county detective is trying to figure out how an apparent prankster was able to fill out a 2008 voter registration card signed "Barack H. Obama."
Police are still looking for a suspect and the missing rifle that may have been used to kill a Butler County man Saturday.
Police are looking for a rifle that's missing from a Butler County business where the owner was found shot to death over the weekend.
Rain is moving into the area, and in some places that is making roads icy, and causing accidents.
A Butler County woman now has a new iPad after her story compelled a KDKA viewer to replace the one she had stolen. Tara Young, of Center Township, is completely blind and used the iPad to perform daily functions like turning on lights and counting money.
Police are investigating after someone stole a blind woman's iPad from her Butler County home.
A black bear was spotted in a tree outside of a restaurant in Cranberry Township Thursday night.
Stranded and frustrated - that was the story for many after a winter storm left local roadways across the area snow-covered and dangerous. Now, work continues to plow and salt them. From the City of Pittsburgh to areas north, east and south – it was the same everywhere.
Police in Butler County are trying to figure out how an elderly man ended up wedged between a building after hitting three parked cars Friday.
In the wake of a tragic school shooting in Connecticut, one obvious question is are local schools any safer, or could the same thing happen here?
Some parts of the Pittsburgh area reported as much as 20 inches of snow on Sunday.
Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh's four-game western Canada trip.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
A historic winter storm blanketed the Pittsburgh region with heavy snow on Sunday.
Sunday was Pittsburgh's snowiest day in nearly 16 years.
The snow began to fall overnight, and the Pittsburgh area could see up to 16 inches throughout the day.
Pittsburgh could see up to 16 inches of snow throughout the day on Sunday.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area have issued delays, closures or remote learning days for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Some parts of the Pittsburgh area reported as much as 20 inches of snow on Sunday.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh's four-game western Canada trip.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach has reached a verbal agreement to be hired by the Steelers to replace Mike Tomlin.
PiratesFest will end an hour earlier than scheduled, and several players will not be in attendance.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
Greensburg Public Works Director Tom Bell told KDKA's Chris DeRose that his crews will focus on the downtown area, the roads, and the alleys.
KDKA's Mamie Bah reports live from Beaver County where parts of the region were battered with heavy snow.
KDKA's Ricky Sayer spoke with Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor about how the city is handling its response to the storm.
First Alert Meteorologists Ray Petelin and Trey Fulbright share the latest information from the weekend winter storm, including updated snow totals, temperatures and wind chills.
A woman in Pittsburgh gave birth to a baby boy on the side of Interstate 279 while driving to the hospital on Sunday morning.
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.
