Hundreds of young children killed playing with guns, CDC reports
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
Sunday afternoon, the Beaver County community shared a prayer to end gun violence in Baden.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
"The plot chickens," reads a TSA Instagram caption recounting the "personal fowl."
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
The mayor's comments come after Pittsburgh has seen an uptick in gun violence.
The event honors those lost to gun violence.
The gun safety debate rages on.
The agreement is a breakthrough in school safety, mental health programs, and gun curbing.
The group hosted a cookout in an effort to spread its message.
Following the mass shooting in Texas, Gov. Wolf and others called for stricter gun laws.
State Rep. Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, said people are dying from inaction.
Recent events locally show the tragic consequences of children getting their hands on firearms not secured by their parents.
In the wake of two accidental shootings, the call is out for gun owners to be more responsible.
The state Supreme Court has upheld the right of organizations and individuals to sue municipalities that enact gun safety measures.
In the wake of a child being accidentally shot in Monroeville, gun experts are helping to promote safety and training.
A gun safety message is scheduled to run in two Pittsburgh movie theaters.
NASCAR rejected advertisements for its souvenir programs from multiple firearms companies earlier this summer.
A high school student decorated her graduation cap with the hope to raise awareness for gun safety.
A red flag rule allows authorities to temporarily seize guns from people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.
The Pittsburgh City Council is digging in on its attempt to ban certain types of weapons, even after the Allegheny County District Attorney says it "does not have the authority to pass" proposed legislation to ban assault weapons in the city.
The gun control debate in Pittsburgh will heat up Tuesday morning.
State and local leaders gathered in Pittsburgh to announce the details of three "common sense" gun safety bills, which will be introduced next week.
Advocates of gun background checks and other safety regulations plan to participate at a protest this afternoon in Harrisburg.
Scottie Scheffler winning the RBC Heritage was inevitable.
Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, rookie Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their skid at six games, beating Milwaukee 4-2 to stop the Brewers' four-game win streak.
Officials said the body found in Aliquippa on April 18 was identified as Ri'Kiah Griffie.
The mother of a homicide defendant found herself in court on Monday.
Police in Weirton, West Virginia are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that killed three and injured one.
Scottie Scheffler winning the RBC Heritage was inevitable.
Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, rookie Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their skid at six games, beating Milwaukee 4-2 to stop the Brewers' four-game win streak.
Officials said the body found in Aliquippa on April 18 was identified as Ri'Kiah Griffie.
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, to cast their ballots in the state's Primary Election.
The mother of a homicide defendant found herself in court on Monday.
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, to cast their ballots in the state's Primary Election.
Pittsburgh is looking to the Supreme Court to clarify what its rights are in removing homeless encampments.
The energy secretary was in Pittsburgh to announce a modification in a proposed rule that will save 1,300 jobs.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was in Pittsburgh visiting the Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works facility that makes a special steel needed to make transformers. In an exclusive sit-down interview with KDKA-TV, Jennifer Granholm said she was in Pittsburgh to personally announce a modification in a proposed rule that will save 1,300 local jobs.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has withdrawn the arrest warrant issued for State Rep. Kevin Boyle, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Monday.
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
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Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
One realtor said no matter what neighborhood, home values are way up in Pittsburgh.
Emily Hensel defended her women's title in this year's Hakuna Matata 10-miler at Walt Disney World. It took her 1:05:26 to complete the race!
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
Passover begins Monday and it lasts for eight days. The Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh has events planned at both Pitt and CMU throughout the 8-day celebration. Boaz joined us to give us a history lesson about the tradition of Passover.
We love to showcase all of the incredible shows and talent that Pittsburgh has, but there's another side to Pittsburgh's vibrant theater scene, the hard-working men and women behind the scenes, making those on stage look their best. We got a backstage tour with Create PA to learn more.
We celebrated Earth Day on PTL with some trash. We learned what goes where when it comes to our garbage with the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
A West Virginia hospital has confirmed the first known case of measles in the state since 2009.
There's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients.
Coal miners can breathe at least a small sigh of relief with the new federal rule that cuts their exposure to silica dust.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Just like your eyes can help diagnose health issues, your feet can also be an indicator of something wrong.
Scottie Scheffler winning the RBC Heritage was inevitable.
Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, rookie Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their skid at six games, beating Milwaukee 4-2 to stop the Brewers' four-game win streak.
Jakob Junis was reportedly alert and conscious after being hit in the head with a ball on Monday at PNC Park.
Wilyer Abreu had three hits and drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Kutter Crawford allowed one run in six strong innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2.
This will be the final week of business for the Oakland ice cream shop.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh to meet with steelworkers, promising to keep U.S. Steel American-owned.
The Labor Department has issued a new rule intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust.
The Ferri family says that the store will be closing at the end of May.
The park is opening today for its 126th season.
Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
Swindell will be joined by Ashley Cooke as part of Pittsburgh Brewing Company's inaugural summer concert series.
Record store day is this Saturday, which is what independent record store owners call their Super Bowl.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
The human remains found in Aliquippa last week were identified as a woman who went missing more than one year ago.
Charges have been filed against Windale Barfield Jr. and Karon Whitlock.
At the end of this school year, the Norwin School District in Westmoreland County will have not one, not two, but 11 sets of twins walk across the graduation stage. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.