KD Sunday Spotlight: Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
It's estimated that 1 in 640 babies in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome. In Pittsburgh, the Down Syndrome Association offers much-needed resources.
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It's estimated that 1 in 640 babies in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome. In Pittsburgh, the Down Syndrome Association offers much-needed resources.
A North Belle Vernon Barber spent five hours cutting hair for free on Sunday.
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
Tommy Amnart works three days per week bagging groceries and greeting customers at the company's McIntyre Square location.
For the past 18 years, Anne Davis has been helping veterans, the special needs community, and whoever needs help through horses.
It's a unique coffee shop with a unique mission and soon they'll be here in Pittsburgh.
It's a coffee shop that brings meaningful jobs to those with disabilities and it will soon call Pittsburgh home. KDKA's Meghan Schiller spoke with the owner.
Despite a veto threat from Gov. Tom Wolf, a ban on abortions over Down Syndrome diagnoses has passed the Pennsylvania house.
Sunday is World Down Syndrome Day.
Some Pittsburgh-area students will be featured in a National Down Syndrome Society video.
This year's down syndrome Buddy Walk is canceled because of the coronavirus.
A North Carolina senior who missed out on prom because of coronavirus fears wasn't about to let a pandemic stop the party, so she brought it home instead.
Shannon finds herself teaching and caring for her 3-year-old daughter Sienna at home now that the coronavirus has shut down her school.
When a young couple's newborn was diagnosed with down syndrome, they were filled with anxiety, UPMC Children's Hospital's Down Syndrome Center helped ease those worries.
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor is vetoing a bill that would prohibit abortions because of a prenatal Down syndrome, a day after it passed the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Pennsylvania's Senate is taking up debate on a bill to outlaw abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, although it faces a veto on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's desk.
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's decision to put on hold an Ohio law prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is launching another effort to outlaw abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
George Mason University promised to do "better in the future" after a student with Down syndrome was rejected by every sorority during recruitment over the weekend.
A proposal to prohibit abortions in Pennsylvania when the sole reason is that the fetus has or may have Down syndrome is headed to the state Senate.
A large rally was held in Harrisburg on Monday, focusing on people living with Down syndrome and new proposed changes to Pennsylvania's abortion law.
Baby food company Gerber has announced the results of its latest photo search.
The Ohio Senate has passed legislation that would make it a crime for a doctor to perform an abortion if the fetus might have Down syndrome.
Monday was a special night for a high school basketball player in Butler County.
High school football has been part of the Pittsburgh landscape for as long as most people can remember. This week, two legendary programs are helping to run a special camp.
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.
Two people, including a juvenile, were injured in a shooting in McKeesport on Thursday, authorities said.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police said it is increasing its presence outside all of the city's Jewish institutions.
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.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Two people, including a juvenile, were injured in a shooting in McKeesport on Thursday, authorities said.
"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.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
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?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday and he's giving you a rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Buying a house is one of the biggest milestones in a person's life, but figuring out how to is a massive challenge. That's why Dollar Bank's "The Way Home" workshop is so important. Susan Kelly and a first-time homebuyer join Heather and Daisy with all the information new homebuyers need!
Morgan Freeman has played several iconic roles throughout his storied career, now, he's bringing his symphonic blues experience tour to Pittsburgh. Heather Abraham talked to the legendary actor about why he chose this project.
Spring break is nearly here and there's no doubt the kids will say the phrase, "I'm bored!" So, Yuhling Behr from Kidsburgh joins Heather and Daisy for some fun, at-home spring break ideas!
College hoops is taking up residence at PPG Paints Arena this weekend when the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament will tip off! The A10 Commissioner, Bernadette V. McGlade, joined PTL to talk about the tournament!
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.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly agreed to terms with safety Jaquan Brisker.
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.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss today's sports topics.
Two people, including a juvenile, were injured in a shooting in McKeesport on Thursday, authorities said.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Mike Tomlin made his first public comments on Thursday since resigning from his role as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach.
In a statement provided to CBS News on Thursday night, the Department of Homeland Security identified the suspect as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a Lebanese-born U.S. citizen. A source in Michigan's Lebanese American community told CBS News that a strike roughly 10 days prior on the Lebanese village of the suspect's family killed several of his family members.
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.
