
Pittsburgh-Area Businesses Impacted By Massive Outage At Facebook And Instagram
Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
The Westmoreland County Historical Society said it has been kicked off Facebook.
For Pennsylvanians use Facebook, it could soon be your lucky day.
A local congressman led a group of his colleagues in a bipartisan attack on the chief executives of three major social media companies.
In a private Facebook group called the Pittsburgh Area Police Breakroom, many current and retired officers spent the year criticizing chiefs that took a knee or officers who marched with Black Lives Matter protesters, who they called "terrorists" or "thugs."
A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook.
Internet users in the northeast U.S. reported widespread outages Tuesday.
"Should I delete Facebook?" was the most Googled "Should I" question in Pennsylvania last year.
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
The lawsuit claims that Facebook acquired competition through illegal and predatory manners and claims multiple violations of federal antitrust laws
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
The pandemic, politics, and race relations have increased tensions around the country and that has changed the usage of social media among Americans.
Social media challenges are a growing trend to help pass the time at home, but the Better Business Bureau is telling people to stop doing them.
Facebook is teaming with Carnegie Mellon to gather symptom data on the coronavirus.
Ohio's first Facebook data center is now up and running, with more investment in the facility on the way.
A social media post in Elizabeth Township is going viral for spreading kindness during the holiday season.
If you're stealing money from a bank, it's probably not the best idea to brag about it on social media.
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of year until a scammer dampens your holiday spirit.
A groundbreaking has been held on Facebook's plan to expand broadband internet in West Virginia.
Facebook says a bug that inadvertently accesses a user's iPhone camera while they're scrolling through the News Feed will be fixed sometime today.
Costco has issued a warning to its customers about a scam coupon being shared again on social media.
State police in Butler County are investigating after a woman was scammed out of more than $1,000 on Facebook.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro along with 46 other Attorneys General have opened an investigation into Facebook.
For the past decade, "likes" have been the chief currency of Facebook. It's the way we've determined how many people think our babies are cute, believe our jokes are funny and recognize our new jobs are impressive.
The pilot was flown to a local hospital with "life-threatening injuries," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141.
Counties have until June 7 to finish a recount and another day to report results to the state.
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the school on Tuesday.
The EPA will monitor the air until it is certain that all hazards are gone.
Two people are facing charges after Wheeling police seized about $200,000 worth of drugs.
Boaters who need to go through the safety zone must contact the Coast Guard for permission.
The containers are being divvied up across several local groups.
Three people who participated in the George Floyd protests downtown in May of 2020 are suing Pittsburgh police.
The pilot was flown to a local hospital with "life-threatening injuries," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141.
Counties have until June 7 to finish a recount and another day to report results to the state.
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the school on Tuesday.
The EPA will monitor the air until it is certain that all hazards are gone.
The counting of votes continues in the Republican U.S. Senate race between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick.
Gun control bills in this state almost never make it out of committee for a vote in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania's top election official said Wednesday that the margin between the top two candidates in last week's Republican primary for U.S. Senate is tight enough to trigger a statewide recount, dragging the outcome into June.
Dave McCormick is asking the court to order the counting of all undated mail-in ballots that were received on time.
With Mehmet Oz leading Dave McCormick by just under a thousand votes for the Senate Republican nomination, McCormick has gone to court. It’s a move that is splitting the Republican Party; KDKA's Jon Delano reports.
More products are under a recall for possible salmonella contamination.
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants.
Another product is on the recall list connected with a major recall of Jif peanut butter for possible salmonella.
Cargill is recalling several products sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store and online, including chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz crackers and peanut butter meltaways.
Giant Eagle is pulling its GetGo branded apple slice packets with peanut butter.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We're announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription spa gift certificate and unveiling next month's Father's Day giveaways!
Canine Companions puppy raiser Jill Sabo and service dog-in-training Donny are in studio to update us on the outreach efforts they have going on in the Pittsburgh area.
Levin Furniture designer Tom Tomasic gives Daisy Jade's outdoor space a makeover for summer!
We're starting off Memorial Day weekend with some patriotic fun from All-American Magician Eric Davis!
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
Community leaders who supported the creation of the office have grown impatient.
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
Nothing ruins a fun weekend like foodborne illness.
Summer's coming, and that means kids will be playing more video games.
Smithfield Meats is recalling more than 185,000 pounds of pre-cooked bacon toppings, the USDA said.
A total of 14 illnesses have been reported across 12 states.
Sen. Bob Casey along with other lawmakers have introduced a bill to avoid future baby formula shortages.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins star Jaromir Jagr is okay after getting in a car accident Wednesday in his native Czech Republic.
Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Kevin Colbert stepped down as GM after the 2022 NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wants to find a way to have Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stay with the club for the rest of their careers.
Ke'Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo's infield single in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Monday night.
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
Paid extras are needed for season two of "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner and filming in Pittsburgh.
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
Stay up to date with meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the latest.
Penn State Students Reporting From Scotland, 5-28-22
The fun begins tomorrow!
The crash happened in a field off Skillett Hill Road.
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
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.
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.