Democrats looking to succeed Conor Lamb in Congress
KDKA's Jon Delano spoke with two candidates who will appear on the May primary ballot to fill the seat left vacant by Conor Lamb as he runs for Senate.
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Analysts: Pennsylvania Election Great For Republicans, Allegheny County An Oasis For Democrats
Republicans and Democrats in Pennsylvania both have something to celebrate in Tuesday's election. But overall, political experts say it was a better night for Republicans.
Democrats Hoping American Rescue Plan Will Help Win Back Working Class Voters
Democrats in Pennsylvania are hoping that the passage of the American Rescue Plan will help them win back working-class voters.
Elections Shaping Up To Become Major Issue In Pennsylvania Legislature
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania who are still questioning without basis the validity of the Nov. 3 election are drafting a boatload of voting-related legislation, with top Democrats quickly accusing them of setting up a sham process and undermining faith in elections.
Pennsylvania Democrats Aim To Keep Green Party Off Fall Statewide Ballot
Democrats in Pennsylvania are challenging the paperwork filed by the state Green Party to get its candidate on the fall election ballot for president and several statewide offices.
Western Pa. May Be Losing Political Clout, At Least In Democratic Primaries
With the November election just four months from tomorrow, how important is this region politically?
Former President Barack Obama Endorses Former VP Joe Biden For President
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed his former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House.
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey Says Democratic Candidates Were 'Shill' And 'Radical' During Nevada Debate
Sen. Pat Toomey said the Democratic candidates were "shill" and "radical" during the Nevada debate.
Michael Bloomberg Senior Advisor Says New York Billionaire Is Not Trying To Buy The Democratic Presidency
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is already polling better than many candidates, aided by spending $57 million of his own in just ten days.
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Switches From Democrat To Independent
A Democrat in Pennsylvania's state Senate is switching his registration to become an independent and will caucus with the Republican majority.
Pittsburgh Lawyer Amanda Green-Hawkins Concedes Race For Pa. Appeals Court Seat
A Democratic candidate for a pair of open Pennsylvania Superior Court seats is conceding that she lost the race after unofficial results showed her fewer than 17,000 votes behind the second-place finisher.
'We Lost A True Freedom Fighter': Local Man Remembers Congressman Elijah Cummings
Congressman Elijah Cummings was the chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee -- that's the committee that roots out fraud and mismanagement.
Sanders Picks Up Union Endorsement, Praises Workers For Standing Up To Pittsburgh-Based Wabtec
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders made a campaign stop in Pittsburgh today.
Two Local Congressmen Have Different Opinions On Gun Reform In Wake Of Mass Shootings
Two local members of Congress appearing on the KD/PG Sunday Edition demonstrate why passing gun reform measures seems so impossible in Washington.
Democrats On House Judiciary Committee Returning Early To Work On Gun Legislations
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are returning early from their recess to begin work on gun violence legislation.
Pa. Sen. Pat Toomey Takes Issue With Controversial Trump Tweets On Democratic Congresswomen
Pennsylvania Sen. Patrick Toomey is one of a handful of GOP legislators taking issue with President Donald Trump's recent tweet
Bills Aim To End Pennsylvania's Straight-Party Voting Option
Democrats object to proposal to eliminate straight party vote in Pa. elections.
Sen. Casey Throws Endorsement To Biden In Democrats' 2020 Race For President
Pennsylvania's Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is endorsing Joe Biden for president, just minutes after the former vice president entered the crowded 2020 race.
Former Vice President Joe Biden Announces He's Running For President
Ending months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday he is launching his third presidential campaign.
Report: Biden Makes Pittsburgh First Campaign Stop After Announcing Presidential Campaign
Joe Biden will announce his presidential campaign on Thursday with an online video, sources familiar with the plans confirm to CNN.
Sen. Casey Ending His Consideration For 2020 Presidential Run
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is ending any consideration of joining a potentially crowded Democratic field running for president in 2020.
How The Partial Government Shutdown Is Playing Out And What To Expect As It Continues
A partial government shutdown remains in effect after funding expired for roughly a quarter of the federal government when the clock struck midnight on Saturday.
Pa. Democrats Prepare Bills To Keep Health Insurance Protections
Democrats in Pennsylvania's state Senate say they'll introduce legislation to continue protections in individual health insurance plans sold in the state should the Affordable Care Act be permanently blocked in the courts.
Pa. Senate GOP Puts New Democrat's Residency Debate Into Motion
Pennsylvania's top state senator is setting in motion a process to decide whether a Democrat meets residency requirements to serve in the chamber.
Sen. Bob Casey Holds Open Possible Run For President In 2020
He just won a third term in the U.S. Senate by a landslide, so maybe it's no surprise that U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is hedging his bets on running for president in 2020.
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Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz failed to drive in a run after having an RBI in his first six major league games.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Saturday
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Saturday because of unhealthy levels of pollution for sensitive groups of people.
Man sentenced to at least 22 years in fatal July 4th shooting in downtown Pittsburgh
The judge sentenced Camerin Caldwell to serve 22 to 44 years in state prison.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
Roller coaster enthusiasts flock to Kennywood for national convention
Coaster Con has been happening since 1978.
Roe. v Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
The ruling returns the issue to the states. And here in Pennsylvania, it will be a hot-button issue for the foreseeable future.
Man suspected in 2 Ohio killings found dead in Alabama
Dante Rashad Hawes was found dead inside a vehicle in Falkville, Alabama.
Peters Township father headed to trial in death of his infant son
A father from Washington County will stand trial in the death of his infant son.
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Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz failed to drive in a run after having an RBI in his first six major league games.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Saturday
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Saturday because of unhealthy levels of pollution for sensitive groups of people.
Man sentenced to at least 22 years in fatal July 4th shooting in downtown Pittsburgh
The judge sentenced Camerin Caldwell to serve 22 to 44 years in state prison.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What does the decision mean?
A Pennsylvania State University professor of law joins KDKA-TV to discuss.
Roe. v Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
The ruling returns the issue to the states. And here in Pennsylvania, it will be a hot-button issue for the foreseeable future.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
KDKA's Andy Sheehan talks to lawmakers and looks ahead to the general election.
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Freshpet recalls dog food for possible salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of possible salmonella contamination.
Freshpet recalls dog food
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of a possible salmonella contamination.
Wolf Administration suspends Pennsylvania's biodiesel fuel requirement
The suspension runs through July 26.
Schneider Electric recalling 1.4 million electrical panels due to burn hazard
Schneider Electric is recalling their electric panels.
Schneider Electric recalling 1.4 million electrical panels due to burn hazard
The recall affects panels manufactured between 2020 and 2022.
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That's A Wrap: June 24, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats Bryan! The winner of our final Mad For Dad giveaway
The winner of our final Father's Day Mad for Dad giveaway is Bryan Walsh of Roschester!
HomeBrew Con has everything beer lovers need to know
John Holl, author, podcaster and beer enthusiast, is getting ready to explore HomeBrew Con!
The Clarks dropping new music
The Clarks drop by to talk about their new music and upcoming concert at Stage AE.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: June 24, 2022 (Pt. 1)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Mikey Hood and Celina Pompeani Mathison catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
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Shelters, federal aid not enough to end homelessness in Allegheny County
There are currently more than 800 people in Allegheny County without a place to call home.
Mayor Gainey plans to walk East Carson Street after midnight this weekend
The weekend is coming and that means folks on the South Side are bracing for large crowds, and fearing the return of gun violence.
Greg Brown: Alford plea frees suspect in 1995 blaze that killed 3 firefighters
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for arson in the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters 27 years ago is free after entering a plea in which he maintains he did not set the fire.
KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
COVID vaccines for kids under 5 begin arriving at clinics
Local health care providers are waiting for COVID-19 vaccine shipments to arrive in western Pennsylvania.
As summer approaches, how can you keep sensitive skin safe from the sun?
While they may say "all-natural" or "chemical-free" that could be a misnomer.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
FDA advisers move a step closer on COVID vaccines for kids under 5
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
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Rays' Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz failed to drive in a run after having an RBI in his first six major league games.
Steelers announce themes for 2022 regular season games
Included this season will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.
Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10
Michael Chavis sent the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 8-7 Thursday.
Steelers sign Kenny Pickett to 4-year rookie deal
Pickett was the last first-round pick to be signed.
'He's moved on, we've moved on:' Tomlin talks AB, Super Bowls, and the future on The Pivot
In a candid, enlightening 90-minute conversation, Mike Tomlin talked all things football, life, and legacy.
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Dick's Sporting Goods CEO announces travel expense reimbursement to employees seeking abortions in another state
Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods' CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.
Two more Pittsburgh Starbucks locations vote to unionize
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
West Virginia's unemployment rate drops to 3.5% in May
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
Developers reportedly looking to turn former Quality Inn into mixed use building
More details came out regarding the redevelopment of the hotel site in Oakland.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
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The 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine was listed on Airbnb and sold out fast
The novelty rental came and went pretty fast.
Post Malone returning to Pittsburgh
Post Malone is returning to Pittsburgh this fall.
Ringo Starr announces makeup dates for PPG, all postponed concerts
Ringo Starr has announced new concert dates after postponing several shows because two members of his band tested positive for COVID-19.
Kenny Chesney returns to Pittsburgh, concert comes and goes without any major issues
No arrests or any major problems were reported.
Eric Clapton removes Pittsburgh stop from tour
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton's Pittsburgh show has been removed from his tour.
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KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (6/24)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
KDKA's Jessica Guay has more.
Man sentenced to at least 22 years in fatal Pittsburgh July 4th shooting
A judge sentenced Camerin Caldwell to serve 22 to 44 years in state prison.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What does the decision mean?
A Pennsylvania State University professor of law joins KDKA-TV to discuss.
Roller coaster enthusiasts flock to Kennywood for national convention
KDKA's Royce Jones has more.
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Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
