Democratic mayoral primary race heating up with infusion of so-called dark money
KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan undercovers who's behind all this cash which is raising the stakes in who becomes the next mayor.
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KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan undercovers who's behind all this cash which is raising the stakes in who becomes the next mayor.
UPMC is among the many hospitals that have stopped or limited gender-affirming healthcare following an executive order from the president.
With about six weeks to go until the mayoral primary in Pittsburgh, high school students took their questions to three of the candidates.
As Pittsburgh's mayoral primary approaches, KDKA-TV has been alerted to some questionable contributions to Mayor Ed Gainey's campaign.
It was the cornerstone of his campaign, affordable housing, but Mayor Gainey's promise to grow units in the city has fallen short.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Along the southern banks of the Allegheny River sits Riverfront Park, and on Thursday, work began to upgrade its look.
The developer promised a state-of-the-art office complex and new business but now, it appears all they have planned is a parking lot.
Both candidates are touting the support from labor, but the unions themselves are divided between the two.
More than 30 street map kiosks and nearly 100 signs will be installed throughout the city to help those walking through town find their way.
In what was a razor-thin vote, County Controller Corey O'Connor won the Allegheny County Democratic Committee's endorsement for mayor.
This isn't the first time the mayor and district attorney have clashed.
With a primary election looming and accusations of quid pro quo flying, the fallout from the resignation of Christopher Ragland continues.
Ragland was Mayor Gainey's pick to replace former Chief Larry Scirotto.
After the sudden resignation of Acting Chief Christopher Ragland, Mayor Ed Gainey said the process became too much for him.
Mayor Ed Gainey touted progress on things like redevelopment and public safety but still said they're where they want to be.
One year after opening the Downtown Public Safety Center, Pittsburgh leaders are celebrating the progress.
The proposed legislation would increase the number of meetings for the public to meet and question the proposed chief.
The council has decided to interview the acting chief before appointing him as the full-time chief of police.
Two of the more visible homeless encampments in the City of Pittsburgh have been cleared and now those people have a roof over their heads.
The Pittsburgh mayoral race is heating up ahead of the May primary election.
Mayor Ed Gainey's office issued a press release on Saturday, saying his resignation took effect on Wednesday.
Sources have told KDKA-TV that Ragland, who has been serving as acting chief, will be named to the position full-time.
A major goal of the Gainey administration is to build and develop more affordable housing.
The owner of Trim in Lawrenceville announced on Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for mayor.
Sidney Crosby skated in a closed session on Friday morning, but will not be in the lineup against Finland.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
Between the rising temperatures, snow melt, and morning rain, the chances of flooding have increased in the Pittsburgh area.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
It was a busy night for workers at the pizza shop in Delmont on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby skated in a closed session on Friday morning, but will not be in the lineup against Finland.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
Between the rising temperatures, snow melt, and morning rain, the chances of flooding have increased in the Pittsburgh area.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
It's the time of year when the green milkshakes, better known as the Shamrock Shake, return to McDonald's! PTL got a preview of the classic drink and learned that this year, all purchases are going toward a good cause!
As part of Black History Month, we highlight the story of how Anthony Cayce went from a McDonald's crew member to franchise owner. He took time out of his day to talk to PTL's Daisy Jade in East Liberty.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is legendary, but before you start drinking your green beers, you can get a workout in! Troy Schooley and Michael Costello from P3R join PTL to talk about the Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready to raise the curtain on another spectacular performance of the classic "Annie!" Pittsburgh Today Live's Daisy Jade got an inside look of what theater-goers can expect from this performance!
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
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 advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Sidney Crosby skated in a closed session on Friday morning, but will not be in the lineup against Finland.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Joseph "Trip" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
You may have noticed that gas prices aren't low in the Pittsburgh area, so KDKA-TV's John Shumway reached out to a couple of experts to find out why, and how you can save money.
KDKA-TV Morning News' Erica Mokay is back for another Frugal Friday, and she's looking into which fast food restaurant gives you best deal on fish sandwiches!
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The Wienermobile will be making several stops through parts of the city this weekend.
The pizza shop suffered heavy damage when a fire ripped through the business in 2024.
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.
