Highway Safety Board Recommends Reducing Blood Alcohol Driving Limit
If the National Transportation Safety Board or NTSB has its way, the legal standard for drunk driving will be cut from the current 0.08 level to 0.05.
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If the National Transportation Safety Board or NTSB has its way, the legal standard for drunk driving will be cut from the current 0.08 level to 0.05.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo was arrested in the wee hours of Tuesday morning for driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.22. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo will make his scheduled start Thursday against the San Francisco Giants.
A Pittsburgh mayoral candidate who was arrested on DUI charges last week is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday.
State police say they plan to file charges against a woman following a fiery crash, in which a vehicle fell into a ditch and then overturned, on Route 28 in Harmar Township early this morning.
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson was arrested for DUI early Wednesday morning.
This St. Patrick's Day weekend, PennDOT and state police are teaming up to look for drunk drivers.
A judge has ruled that a woman charged in connection with a deadly crash in Stowe Township late last year will stand trial. While she awaits trial, she is no longer allowed to drive.
An appeals court says a man must be resentenced for what prosecutors say are his 14th and 15th drunken driving convictions because the seven- to 15-year prison sentence he received in 2011 was too harsh.
DUI charges could be filed after an accident in Pittsburgh's Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood Tuesday night.
You've had a big night out and find yourself inching along with a sobriety checkpoint straight ahead. But if Pennsylvania State Police are doing the testing, troopers will only be using blood sampling and no breathalyzers.
A man was arrested Friday night after fleeing police while driving a stolen car.
A Pennsylvania lawyer has filed a request to throw out breath testing for alcohol in the state, just a week after a judge ruled the tests aren't accurate for analyzing alcohol in the blood.
A member of the Allegheny County Council has been cited for allegedly driving under the influence. Robert Macey, who represents West Mifflin and much of the Mon Valley, crashed in Venango County this weekend.
An Allegheny County councilman says he is "deeply remorseful and ashamed" over a recent drunk driving arrest.
One man was arrested after leading police on a brief chase and crashing into a home in East Pittsburgh early Wednesday morning.
Holiday drivers should be extra cautious on the road this year.
A man is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and assaulting several officers in Sewickley Saturday night.
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Alameda Ta'amu showed up for his preliminary hearing Thursday morning.
State police in Westmoreland and Indiana counties are cracking down on drunk drivers, with a new program called "Spear."
Citing "new witnesses who have come forward" the defense asked for, and was granted a delay in the preliminary hearing for a man accused in a fatal shooting in a shopping center parking lot last week.
The man charged with shooting and killing another man in a Washington County grocery store parking lot was found by police a few days earlier with a small arsenal of firearms.
A Butler County man is behind bar after police say he was arrested twice in the same day for allegedly driving under the influence.
A man led police on a chase through Rankin, which ended with the suspect crashing into a bar early Wednesday morning.
Law enforcement officials from six states are joining forces and they all have the same message: do not drink and drive.
It is a case where both the judge and the prosecutor admitted they knew the defendant, and they had a lot of respect for him as a lawyer. But this lawyer was in trouble, and could have ended up in jail after today's hearing.
A United flight from O'Hare International Airport heading to LaGuardia was diverted to Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.
The death of a 2-year-old in Allegheny County was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
A woman was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Braddock.
The Moon is spherical like Earth, so why do we only see one side of it? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answer.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
A United flight from O'Hare International Airport heading to LaGuardia was diverted to Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.
The death of a 2-year-old in Allegheny County was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
A woman was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Braddock.
The Moon is spherical like Earth, so why do we only see one side of it? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answer.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
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.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
How do you plan a big family getaway that keeps the peace and the fun?
Here's why Pittsburgh's biggest surprises next week may not be happening on a screen or on the field.
Caliente talks about the special pizza it created for the NFL draft.
Daisy Jade is learning about the Women Who Rock Experience at the NFL draft.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, today’s Taste It Tuesday treat was made for us by Ron Smiley!
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.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
For the first time since 2022, the Penguins are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what you need to know.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday to snap the Rays' six-game win streak.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
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.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at the Live! Casino in Hempfield Township to open Mangia, a new market and eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine from local favorite DeLallo.
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.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Watch as teams from The Ellis School, Leechburg Area, Our Lady of Sacred Heart and high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from The Ellis School, Leechburg Area, Our Lady of Sacred Heart and high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from The Ellis School, Leechburg Area, Our Lady of Sacred Heart and high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from The Ellis School, Leechburg Area, Our Lady of Sacred Heart and high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
The ever-popular Pittsburgh amusement park, Kennywood, is officially open this weekend, and KDKA's Jessica Riley spoke with the director of marketing, Taylor Bulischeck about what visitors can expect this summer.
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.
