Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
A staffer at Walt Disney World in Florida is recovering after being struck and injured by a fake boulder that rolled off stage during a live performance, Disney said.
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
A father jumped into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale.
Walt Disney Co. confirmed it is laying off several hundred employees as part of a cost-cutting measure.
The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Disney has now dropped its effort to get a wrongful death lawsuit dismissed over the fine print in its Disney+ streaming app. The company had previously said its terms include an arbitration clause.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
A Pittsburgh-area woman has won the Hakuna Matata 10-Miler race at Walt Disney World for the second consecutive year.
The settlement ended almost two years of litigation
Thousands of materials lost copyright protection in the New Year. These are some of the most noteworthy.
The deal values Hulu at $27.5 billion in total, according to Disney, which said the transaction will be concluded by Dec. 1.
Disney said it is also increasing the price of parking and annual passes for Walt Disney World in Florida.
New deal means Spectrum cable customers will soon regain access to ESPN and other Disney-owned channels.
Disney's Lake Nona development, which would have brought 2,000 new jobs, is scuttled amid a year-long battle with Governor Ron DeSantis.
In Israel on Thursday, DeSantis said Disney is "upset because they're actually having to live by the same rules as everybody else."
Jorge Diaz Vega, 26, worked at the Star Wars gift shop inside Disney World's Hollywood Studios theme park in Florida until his recent arrest on one count of video voyeurism.
The job cuts, about 3% of Disney's global workforce, come months after Iger returned to revitalize the media business.
Disney said Bob Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, had stepped down.
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
While it's been in Pittsburgh since the 70s, the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library feels like the best-kept secret.
More than 800,000 people attended the NFL draft in Pittsburgh over three days.
While the sunshine is back in Pittsburgh on Sunday, temperatures will be noticeably cooler.
The Allegheny County Police Department was called to the scene of a deadly shooting in Duquesne.
The Penguins won game four against the Flyers, but the odds of winning the series remain unlikely.
A record-breaking number of fans explored Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL draft.
While it's been in Pittsburgh since the 70s, the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library feels like the best-kept secret.
More than 800,000 people attended the NFL draft in Pittsburgh over three days.
Here are the Pittsburgh Steelers' pick results from each round of the 2026 NFL draft.
While the sunshine is back in Pittsburgh on Sunday, temperatures will be noticeably cooler.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot on the line for him this year.
In a one-on-one interview with KDKA, Gov. Josh Shapiro talked about the NFL draft, the state's economy and public transit.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is bring the famous Broadway musical, Hairspray, to life in Pittsburgh! Our very own Daisy Jade got a sneak peek!
For those who may want to experience the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, but worry it might not be the most family-friendly event, two organizations are teaming up to make sure there is plenty of family fun!
For the first time in 50 years, legendary music producer Rich Engler is opening up his vault that has guitars from some of the biggest musicians in history, and is auctioning them off! Boaz Frankel spoke with him about why he's doing this now.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade caught up with Pittsburgh's own DJ Bonics who is playing a big role in all the draft festivities at Point State Park!
Heather and David are closing out the week from Market Square and they're taking a look back on what was a historic night in Pittsburgh as the NFL draft officially began!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
More than 800,000 people attended the NFL draft in Pittsburgh over three days.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins won game four against the Flyers, but the odds of winning the series remain unlikely.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Saturday night.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
KDKA-TV Sports' Rich Walsh is joined by Pirates insider Robby Incmikoski to talk about the sports headlines of the day.
In Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood, a non-profit has been around since the 1970s, and it gives local children a place to learn and grow. Megan Shinn shares the work of the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library.
Watch as teams from North Catholic, Quaker Valley, and Trinity Christian high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from North Catholic, Quaker Valley, and Trinity Christian high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from North Catholic, Quaker Valley, and Trinity Christian high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
