'The Grand Old Lady Of The Cincinnati Zoo': Gorilla At Cincinnati Zoo Dies At Age 50
A gorilla named Samantha, the oldest mammal at the Cincinnati Zoo, has died at the age of 50.
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A gorilla named Samantha, the oldest mammal at the Cincinnati Zoo, has died at the age of 50.
The Cincinnati Zoo is using the third birthday of its beloved hippo that was born premature as a way to raise money for Australian wildlife affected by the recent bushfires.
A zoo in Ohio has welcomed a new baby giraffe shortly after losing the 12-year-old male giraffe that sired him.
The Cincinnati Zoo is offering a chance to win a one-of-a-kind painting from the very popular Fiona the baby hippo.
The Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed a baby tamandua.
It might only be puppy love, but Cincinnati's famed hippo Fiona has her first public suitor.
No public events are planned at the Cincinnati Zoo marking the one-year anniversary of the shooting of an endangered gorilla.
No public events are planned at the Cincinnati Zoo marking the one-year anniversary of the shooting of an endangered gorilla.
The Cincinnati Zoo has called again on a canine to play the role of nanny for other animals' babies.
The Cincinnati Zoo says a baby hippo born prematurely has taken her first steps.
The Cincinnati Zoo has rejoined Twitter after a two-month hiatus that was sparked by outrage over the May shooting death of Harambe, the zoo's 17-year-old gorilla.
The Twitter account of an Ohio zoo targeted by online critics and trolls over the shooting of a gorilla has been taken down.
Harambe, the Ohio zoo gorilla shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy got into his enclosure, has taken on life after death.
Experts at a zoo in the Moroccan capital of Rabat are trying to understand why an elephant hurled a stone toward visitors, killing a 7-year-old girl.
An Ohio prosecutor says he isn't seeking charges against the mother of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla exhibit, resulting in the shooting of an endangered gorilla to protect him.
An Ohio prosecutor plans to announce next week whether to pursue charges against parents of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla exhibit.
Officials at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium say if a child entered the gorilla exhibit and was put in danger as happened recently in Cincinnati, they would have no choice but to shoot the animal.
Panicked zoo visitors watched helplessly and shouted, "Stay calm!" while one woman yelled, "Mommy loves you!" as a 400-pound-plus gorilla loomed over a 4-year-old boy who had fallen into a shallow moat at the Cincinnati Zoo.
The Cincinnati Zoo's director says zoo security officers killed a 17-year-old gorilla that had grabbed a small boy who fell into the gorilla exhibit moat.
Bob Palko led West Allegheny to eight WPIAL championships and one PIAA state title in 24 seasons at the school.
U.S. Steel is facing new fines levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Mike Wagner, a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' famed "Steel Curtain" defense, has died, the team said. He was 76 years old.
Hempfield's superintendent said they would like to change this issue this summer by converting several of their fields from grass to synthetic turf.
More than a dozen residents at a Pennsylvania senior living facility were taken to hospitals for evaluation amid an investigation into suspected abuse, state police announced on Wednesday.
Bob Palko led West Allegheny to eight WPIAL championships and one PIAA state title in 24 seasons at the school.
U.S. Steel is facing new fines levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Mike Wagner, a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' famed "Steel Curtain" defense, has died, the team said. He was 76 years old.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Hempfield's superintendent said they would like to change this issue this summer by converting several of their fields from grass to synthetic turf.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
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Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
Amber Hollenbach and Kara Huffmyer from Happy Lark Home Organizing are here to tell us what’s actually worth buying and what should stay on the shelf.
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While we're still thawing out from snow and cold temperatures, Boaz is taking a look through several catalogs to get inspiration for his summer garden!
Get ready to “Let It Go” onto the ice! Disney on Ice is gliding into PPG Paints Arena with Mickey, Friends, and an interactive trip through all your favorite Disney worlds.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
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.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Bob Palko led West Allegheny to eight WPIAL championships and one PIAA state title in 24 seasons at the school.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mike Wagner, a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' famed "Steel Curtain" defense, has died, the team said. He was 76 years old.
Crosby was injured in the second period against Czechia and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Pitt is nationally ranked for the first time in program history.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
U.S. Steel is facing fines following the explosion in Clairton last August that killed two employees.
State Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget will conduct a performance audit of the finances for the Woodland Hills School District.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Ash Wednesday kicked off fish fry season across western Pennsylvania. Barry Pintar is at Ascension Church in Ingram to show us how the longstanding tradition is heating up.
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.
