Dedication ceremony takes place for last Union soldier buried in Westmoreland County
John E. Wiegel was the last Union veteran from the Civil War to be laid to rest in Westmoreland County.
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John E. Wiegel was the last Union veteran from the Civil War to be laid to rest in Westmoreland County.
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
President Biden's great-great-grandfather, Moses Robinette, was charged with attempted murder after a fight in 1864.
This weekend near Greensburg, folks got to journey back in time to experience what Westmoreland was like during the Civil War.
This year marks Westmoreland County’s 250th anniversary. This weekend near Greensburg, folks got to journey back in time to experience what Westmoreland was like during the Civil War.
"Alexander Hays is a hero. He is someone who should be remembered with monuments, with museum exhibits."
A local construction company recently uncovered a piece of Pittsburgh's history.
An excavator operator turning soil for a new condominium development in Lawrenceville found something pretty cool -- and potentially dangerous.
A man has been cited for disorderly conduct after police say he "freaked out" when he saw a Confederate flag displayed in a Pennsylvania hotel window as part of a Civil War-themed wedding.
Many of New England's most important historic sites and monuments can be found in and around Boston.
Today is June 19th, often referred to as "Juneteenth" or Emancipation Day.
Want to explore some of the most historic sites in U.S. history? Check out this list of the top civil war sites in Virginia from Carlo DeVito, author of "Mrs. Lee's Rose Garden."
A new display at a local museum features documents and items from the Civil War.
Plans to honor a slain police officer who was also a Civil War veteran went awry when signs renaming a southwestern Pennsylvania bridge got his name wrong.
While Napa Valley deserves to be mentioned on any short list of the country's top wine destinations, there are several other destinations nationwide that are worthy of merit.
Featuring many of America's oldest cities, superb food, refined beauty and world famous attractions, the South has something to offer for all walks of life.
A large crowd joins Andy Masich at Heinz History Center, in the final week of the exhibit, "Pennsylvania's Civil War." The History Center president says Pittsburgh was a prime target.
Police in Gettysburg are investigating a complaint concerning a ghost hunt that went bust after a police officer mistakenly thought it was a burglary in progress.
Dr. Tarpley explained how "the Civil War almost became the first World War", and Abe Lincoln's unlikely ally.
Despite the fact that no battles were fought in New York, its contribution to the Civil War effort was vast and far reaching.
The Blue and the Gray are meeting again at Gettysburg.
"There are all kinds of stories woven into Pennsylvania's Civil War," says Heinz History Center President Andy Masich, as he leads a tour of a new exhibit.
In losing a president, Lycoming College found a piece of its history.
Memorial Day was commemorated at Soldiers and Sailors hall in Oakland.
A new exhibit at the City County Building in Pittsburgh is celebrating Black History Month. It honors African Americans who served in the military during the Civil War.
The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals.
Port Authority police are investigating a shooting that took place aboard a P1 bus near Homewood Station.
A former Pennsylvania Department of Corrections employee is accused of sexually assaulting a former Fayette County prison inmate.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
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The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals.
Port Authority police are investigating a shooting that took place aboard a P1 bus near Homewood Station.
A former Pennsylvania Department of Corrections employee is accused of sexually assaulting a former Fayette County prison inmate.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
That's a wrap for this week on PTL.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is putting on "All Hands On Deck!"
Boaz checks out an Irish pub on wheels.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Boaz has a preview of what to expect.
Mia Asano is one of the most talked about electric violinists in the world right now, with millions of fans and hundreds of millions of views. She joined PTL before her show in Whitehall.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
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.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
It's one of the biggest celebrations in the United States, and happening today is the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade. KDKA's Jessica Riley gives you all the information you need about today's festivities!
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.
