Facebook's New "Promote" Option Raising Concerns
"It's free and it always will be." That's the slogan you see when you log onto Facebook. But a new change is causing concerns about the way they do business.
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"It's free and it always will be." That's the slogan you see when you log onto Facebook. But a new change is causing concerns about the way they do business.
On Friday's edition of the KDKA NewsRadio, Bill Rehkopf talks with Alicia Kozakiewicz.
A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a teenage girl he met through Facebook.
Shortly after Klein Michael Thaxton took his hostage, he used his victim's iPhone and computer to turn to Facebook, posting, "i cant take it no more im done bro -- how this ends is up to yall bro."
It was billed "Campaign Coverage in the Time of Twitter," a discussion at Carnegie Mellon University on the growing role of social media and internet technology in news coverage of politics.
A man is facing charges after bringing a teenager to a hotel room after meeting her on the internet. The criminal complaint reads like a chapter out of the hit book "Fifty Shades of Grey."
It was an uplifting night here in our region and all over the world as thousands of red balloons were released into the sky for a very special boy. The Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Washington was one of hundreds of locations around the world to hold Ryan's Red Balloon Release Friday night.
With all the communicative access to current local, national, and global information, expecting the masses to settle for media headlines and sound bites is insulting to today's technologically-aware audience.
You can get all kinds of deals and plenty of freebies with very little effort on your part. There are more than 3 billion "likes" and comments on Facebook each day. Companies are hoping you like them and in return they are giving away all kinds of goods.
The Next moves from city to city, each one an iconic, sonic hot spot —Orlando, Baltimore, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Each episode, our four recurring Superstar Icons, Gloria Estefan, John Rich, Nelly, and Joe Jonas will drop in on the lives of four different Contestants — local musical heroes with not just a buzz on the scene, but rather a huge regional following of devoted fans.
Have you ever felt wronged and wanted to complain to a company? Well, complaining has gotten a whole lot easier thanks to social media.
An 18-year-old man is accused of having sex with a 13-year-old he met online. Police say the pair met on Facebook just a couple of days before Valentine's Day and used the holiday as a reason to meet up.
As millions of people get involved with social media, there are some new issues coming to light. The sites include Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more and the social media world continues to grow.
The recent marriage of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg prompted lots of talk of pre-nuptial agreements. Turns out the Zuckerbergs may have started something new and different -- a relationship agreement.
Even though gas prices are dropping, wouldn't it be nice to fill up for free?
A man has been arrested for making a threat against police officers on Facebook. Police issued a BOLO for 26-year-old Kenneth Aquiline, a Marine from Penn Hills.
Problems with Facebook are on the rise, up 30 percent in the last year, according to a Consumer Reports National Research Center study.
It's the end of a social experiment. A class at Robert Morris has been out of touch with social media for 48 hours.
Rallies and demonstrations, both large and small, are being held in cities across the nation following the death of Trayvon Martin in Florida.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to labor attorney Doug Smith about the perils of what you put online and how it can jeopardize your career.
Hines Ward and his representatives were basically blindsided by an NFL Network report Friday night that stated the Pittsburgh Steelers were planning to release the 15-year veteran.
The idea of being "friends" on Facebook sounds innocent enough, especially to young children. But authorities in Beaver County jumped into action when someone recently got a bit too friendly with some kids.
If you were wondering about Hines Ward's retirement status – wonder no more. The wide receiver put a rest to the speculation on his Facebook page.
Investigators have reportedly taken a fourth suspect into custody in connection with a burglary at a local market earlier this month.
A private island in Ohio has hit the market for $5 million.
Investigators said the businesses were involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
A South Park man says several people protested in front of his house, claiming someone who lives there is promoting animal abuse because they work at PPG Paints Arena.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
A private island in Ohio has hit the market for $5 million.
Investigators said the businesses were involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
The Supreme Court will consider whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Mayor O'Connor's letter to the city council laid out his plan to improve snow preparedness in the city.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
We're pulling back the curtain on Camp Cadet summer experience that's been shaping future leaders right here in our community.
Mikey is talking to Arthur Moats, who knows all about staying positive even when conditions aren't perfect.
If reading more was one of your New Year's resolutions, this next segment is for you. And even if it wasn't, the Allegheny County Library Association is here to show us how their resources can help support a variety of goals.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is giving us a reason to treat ourselves at some of the city's best places without the full-price guilt.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Live updates as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The McKeesport Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay after the Steelers-Texans playoff game.
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year contract extension.
Pirates World Series champion Dave Giusti has died at age 86, the team announced on Monday.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The smash hit Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" has been renewed for a third season.
Pittsburgh's aging fleet is a longstanding problem that the city council has been trying to address.
A South Park man says several people protested in front of his house, claiming someone who lives there is promoting animal abuse because they work at PPG Paints Arena. But the homeowner said the protesters were there for all the wrong reasons. Ross Guidotti reports.
Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan of Styx talk about the origins of the Steelers anthem "Renegade."
Steelers fans are tailgating ahead of the playoff game at Acrisure Stadium against the Texans.
A routine run with her dog through Pittsburgh’s Strip District almost ended in tragedy for one local woman. She says an electrical current radiating from a light pole sent her dog into convulsions. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller shares more after asking the city what’s being done.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
