Steelers WR Diontae Johnson is out. Two players at opposite ends of their careers will fill in
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without injured wide receiver Diontae Johnson when they host Cleveland in Week 2.
Cleveland
Man convicted of hit-and-run that killed firefighter sentenced to 16 years to life
Leander Bissell, 41, was convicted last month of murder, felonious assault, aggravated vehicular homicide and other counts.
Suspect arrested in downtown Cleveland shooting that sent 9 to hospital, police say
Federal marshals and city police arrested the 25-year-old suspect in Lorain in the Cleveland suburbs just after 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
9 wounded in mass shooting in Cleveland, police say
One person suffered "serious" injuries in the shooting, according to Cleveland police. No deaths have been reported.
Remains found stuffed in garment bag 45 years ago in rural Nevada ID'd as Ohio woman
She was Florence Charleston, a Cleveland, Ohio, woman who had moved to Portland, Oregon, shortly before her death.
Lifesaving fentanyl test strips still illegal in some states under '70s-era war on drugs law
A growing number of states are decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, seeking to protect people who use drugs from unwitting exposure to the highly potent synthetic opioid ravaging the U.S. with overdose deaths.
Browns players robbed of jewelry, vehicle by masked men
Two Cleveland Browns defensive players were robbed at gunpoint by six masked men outside a downtown nightclub, according to police.
Man charged 4 years after woman killed while walking dog in Cleveland
A grand jury indicted one suspect on murder and assault charges in the 2019 shooting death of Sheila Wallace.
Texas mass shooting suspect found hiding under laundry as multiple arrests made
Francisco Oropesa is accused of killing five neighbors — including a 9-year-old boy.
Sheriff says Texas shooting suspect "could be anywhere now"
A Texas man went next door with an AR-style rifle and began shooting his neighbors after they asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said.
New unlawful conduct charges for 11 officers from Ohio city
Prosecutors have announced new charges of unlawful conduct against 11 current or former officers in the troubled police department in East Cleveland, one of Ohio's poorest cities.
At least 1 killed, more than 10 injured in explosion at Ohio metal plant
One person had to be pulled from the debris after the blast at the I. Schumann & Co. copper alloy company in the Cleveland suburb of Oakwood Village.
Man wanted for aggravated murder in death of woman found in Wilkinsburg
A man is wanted for aggravated murder after a woman reported missing from Cleveland was found shot to death in the backyard of a home in Wilkinsburg.
Man wanted on murder charges in death of missing Cleveland woman found in Wilkinsburg
A man is wanted on aggravated murder charges after a woman reported missing from Cleveland was found shot to death in the backyard of a home in Wilkinsburg; KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
Case of missing Cleveland woman found dead in Pittsburgh ruled a homicide
Allegheny County police said Cleveland police and the FBI in Cleveland are handling the investigation.
Missing Cleveland woman found dead in backyard of Wilkinsburg home
Allegheny County police said Cleveland police and the FBI in Cleveland are handling the investigation.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
AP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Deshaun Watson
The hearing will continue on Wednesday and Watson is scheduled to be there for the duration.
Fugitive arrested in Washington County
A man wanted by police in Ohio is now in jail following a standoff in Washington County.
Cleveland Browns Sign Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Josh Dobbs
The Browns added another quarterback as they try to figure out what to do with Baker Mayfield.
Three Men Sentenced To Prison In 2018 Slaying Of Two People
Two men will serve life in prison and another a shorter sentence for the killing of an Ohio man and his teenage daughter in 2018.
Report: Baker Mayfield Requests Trade After Cleveland Browns Chase Deshaun Watson
Baker Mayfield wants out of Cleveland.
Former Steelers Running Back Eric Wilkerson Wanted In Deadly Stabbing
Wilkerson allegedly stabbed and killed another man in a Cleveland apartment.
Former UFC Fighter Stipe Miocic Sworn In As Firefighter In Ohio
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic was sworn in as a full-time firefighter in Westlake, Ohio.
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation Announces 2022 Nominees
Fans can begin voting for this year's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees.
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Victim in critical condition after being stabbed on Thursday morning
Police found the man stabbed on Omaha Street.
Pittsburgh Police looking for suspect involved in Lawrenceville home robberies
The suspect allegedly stole several items from the homes while the victims were asleep.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $725 million
The jackpot is now the eighth largest in the history of the Powerball game in a year of big wins.
PTL Links: September 21, 2023
On today's show: Big Brothers Big Sisters and PGH Candle! Click for more information about today's guests!
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Rupert Murdoch, longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox, will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
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Victim in critical condition after being stabbed on Thursday morning
Police found the man stabbed on Omaha Street.
Pittsburgh Police looking for suspect involved in Lawrenceville home robberies
The suspect allegedly stole several items from the homes while the victims were asleep.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $725 million
The jackpot is now the eighth largest in the history of the Powerball game in a year of big wins.
KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund has provided holiday meals to more than a million families.
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Rupert Murdoch, longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox, will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Politics
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Pennsylvania's Senate wants an earlier 2024 presidential primary
Pennsylvania's state Senate wants to move up the state's 2024 primary election by five weeks to March 19.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Lindsay Powell wins local special election, maintaining Democratic control of state House
This region has a new state representative, and the election of Democrat Lindsay Powell means the Democrats will continue to control the state House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using A.I. in its operations
Among state policymakers nationwide, A.I. is a growing area of concern.
Senate Republicans urge Schumer to enforce more formal dress code
The change to lift the dress code has stirred up controversy over Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman's attire.
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Telehealth and online prescriptions: Choosing the best medicine and the best care
Online pharmacies are becoming a billion-dollar industry, but choosing the best medicine could be a challenge.
Latest Product Recall Information
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Protecting Your Data: What happens when you click 'I agree' online
Smartphones, smartwatches, the internet, and computers rule our lives, but at what cost?
'Pretty limited in the near term' UAW strike and the impact on the Pittsburgh region
With UAW workers on strike, could it hit our region?
Sheetz opens 700th store
Altoona-based Sheetz opened its 700th store this week.
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Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: Sept. 21, 2023
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Mini golf coming to Mellon Square
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are getting the details on Mulligan's in Mellon Square from Jack Dougherty of Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
Party On The Mount promises to be Pittsburgh's block party
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are getting a preview of the 5th annual Party on the Mount from organizers.
Finding a little bit of France in Pittsburgh
PTL's Boaz Frankel is helping us find a little bit of France right here in Pittsburgh. He visits Chantal's Cheese Shop and Madeleine Bakery and Bistro.
Cooking with Rania: Back in the PTL kitchen
She's back! Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield welcome Rania Harris back to the PTL kitchen and KDKA studio. She's got a Greek recipe you're sure to love - Kopanisti.
KDKA Investigations
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South Park woman without plumbing for 3 weeks despite paying for protection program
Mary Beth Rhodes says she can't keep living without working toilets or sinks.
Woman says her implanted medical device stopped working after going through PNC Park security system
It was supposed to be a day at the ballgame, but a woman from Maryland says it turned into a nightmare.
KDKA Investigates: With one-third of American kids unable to read at grade level, schools are returning to phonics
There's a crisis in reading, and scores across America are abysmal.
Sto-Rox School District to use armed security guards at schools
It's part of a growing trend of schools choosing private security over uniformed police officers.
CHIP glitch leaves some kids without insurance and parents with anxiety
A mother from Butler County says a snag with her son's health insurance couldn't have happened at a worse time.
Health
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Telehealth and online prescriptions: Choosing the best medicine and the best care
Online pharmacies are becoming a billion-dollar industry, but choosing the best medicine could be a challenge.
What is xylazine? Animal tranquilizer a growing problem, officials say
Officials said that 70 percent of the heroin on the street has xylazine in it.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
2 die from xylazine overdoses in Beaver County, prompting warning from DA
The Beaver County district attorney is warning about the animal tranquilizer xylazine after he said two people fatally overdosed on the drug.
Protecting Your Data: What happens when you click 'I agree' online
Smartphones, smartwatches, the internet, and computers rule our lives, but at what cost?
Sports
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Pirates beat Cubs 13-7 behind Palacios' 3-run homer
Pirates RHP Johan Oviedo faces Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks on Thursday in the series finale.
Watch: All Things Covered Podcast recaps Steelers vs. Browns
The All Things Covered Podcast, featuring BMac and Patrick Peterson, recaps this past week's NFL action.
17 Pittsburgh Riverhounds' matches will be televised on Pittsburgh's CW and streamed LIVE on KDKA.com
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh's CW have entered a partnership for the 2023 season
Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half-game lead for last wild card
Rookie Alexander Canario hit a grand slam for his first major league home run in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 14-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ward and Harrison among Steelers nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of '24
The list will be trimmed to 25 semifinalists in November and to 15 in January before the committee decides the official Class of 2024.
Business News
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Amazon hiring 250,000 employees ahead of holiday season, including thousands in Pennsylvania
Amazon is looking to hire 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. ahead of the holiday season, with thousands of positions to fill in Pennsylvania.
3 former Columbus Zoo executives indicted in $2.2M corruption scheme
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million.
A railroad worker was crushed to death in Ohio by a remote-controlled train. Unions have concerns
Railroad unions are calling for a review after a worker was crushed to death between two cars over the weekend by a remote-controlled train in a CSX railyard in Ohio.
'Pretty limited in the near term' UAW strike and the impact on the Pittsburgh region
With UAW workers on strike, could it hit our region?
US casinos have their best July ever, winning nearly $5.4B from gamblers
Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to a national gambling industry group.
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Study finds Pittsburgh among the best U.S. cities to be a 'ghost'
If you're looking for ghosts, Pittsburgh is the place for you!
12-foot-tall puppet parades through Downtown Pittsburgh to raise awareness of refugee children
"Little Amal," a 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, paraded through Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Kane Brown coming to Pittsburgh next year
Country music star Kane Brown is coming to Pittsburgh.
Michael Keaton returns to Pittsburgh, attends Pirates, Steelers games
The Pittsburgh native was seen on the sidelines of Acrisure Stadium before Monday night's Steelers game.
Dogtoberfest event coming to Kennywood
It's Dogtoberfest at Kennywood.
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Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: Sept. 21, 2023
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Beaver Falls Police looking for missing man
Joseph Mader III went missing on Wednesday.
Parents arrested for infant abuse
Two parents in Butler County were arrested and charged for abusing their 3-month-old boy.
Study finds Pittsburgh a great place to be a ghost
The ghosts themselves weren't interviewed but the pieces are there!
Safely filling prescriptions online
The online pharmaceutical industry is a burgeoning business, but how can you make sure you're getting the right medication at the right price and safely? John Shumway went looking for those answers.
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Law enforcement converge in Garfield as 'active shooting situation' unfolds
Pittsburgh police evacuated part of a neighborhood in Garfield as law enforcement and SWAT teams converged on the area due to a dangerous "active shooting situation" on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
PHOTOS: Five people killed in Plum house explosion
Other homes were destroyed and several people were injured in the explosion in the Rustic Ridge Estates section of Plum.
Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Jury recommends death penalty in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
The jury has recommended the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the gunman convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The trial has been ongoing since the spring.
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Pittsburgh skyline in thick haze
Skies across the Pittsburgh area are blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires. A Code Red air quality alert was issued June 28, 2023, by the Department of Environmental Protection for several Pennsylvania counties. Here's a look at the skyline.
