Pa. House Democrats introduce bill to require photo ID to purchase ammo
The current law does not require age verification.
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The current law does not require age verification.
The Supreme Court's expansion of gun rights in June — for the first time in a decade — is testing whether laws aiming to curb gun violence can withstand legal scrutiny.
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
On this past Black Friday, more than 190,000 background checks were conducted on people buying guns.
"The plot chickens," reads a TSA Instagram caption recounting the "personal fowl."
The gun was confiscated at the main security checkpoint Friday evening.
The man was sentenced to just under a decade in prison.
Mayor Ed Gainey called on lawmakers in Harrisburg to enact stronger gun laws to help decrease the ongoing gun violence around Pittsburgh.
The gun safety debate rages on.
An exhibit was put together by local moms to honor the lives lost to gun violence.
A West Allegheny High School student is facing charges after an AR-15 was found in his car, school officials said.
Gunfire takes the life of an Ohio teenager.
The family of Steven Eason is still looking for answers after he was shot and killed last year.
Police say most of the killers are kids with easy access to guns.
In the past year, youth gun violence has resulted in the deaths of dozens of local teenagers.
President Joe Biden announced new regulations on ghost guns, drawing criticism and praise on both sides of the gun debate.
Authorities detained a student on the campus of Beaver County Career and Technology Center this morning after reports of a possible gun sighting.
So far this year, 34 guns have been confiscated by TSA agents at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Two students are in police custody after a gun was found in a car parked in a Seneca Valley school's secondary campus parking lot Tuesday morning.
TSA stopped a man with a loaded handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport, marking the 31st gun confiscated there this year.
A man from Monroeville was detained by Westmoreland County Police after bringing a loaded gun to the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) in Latrobe on Thursday.
A man faces multiple charges after he broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and pointed a gun at her.
Police in Pennsylvania say a middle school student brought a loaded gun and a knife to school.
Officials with the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office say a woman who was arrested early Tuesday morning at the Pittsburgh Municipal Courts Building had a gun in her purse.
Transportation Security Administration officers stopped a California man who had a gun at a Pittsburgh International Airport security checkpoint Monday afternoon.
The McKees Rocks Police Department is warning the public of a trend that has kids kicking doors repeatedly.
Before coming to the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, here's what to know about parking, including how to reserve a spot.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning residents about unsolicited packages of seeds arriving by mail.
A bald eagle returned to the skies this week after he spent months recovering from injuries he sustained when he got entangled in a fence in Slippery Rock.
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.
The McKees Rocks Police Department is warning the public of a trend that has kids kicking doors repeatedly.
Before coming to the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, here's what to know about parking, including how to reserve a spot.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning residents about unsolicited packages of seeds arriving by mail.
A bald eagle returned to the skies this week after he spent months recovering from injuries he sustained when he got entangled in a fence in Slippery Rock.
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.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
You know the old saying - April showers bring May flower, but those showers can do a number on your home's gutters. Patrick the Handyman is back on PTL to let you know how you can keep them flowing!
If you're looking to get your feet moving the weekend of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, Team PTL's Daisy Jade is giving you all the details about the PICKSBurgh Draft Day 5K!
Heather and David are joined by Danielle Doebereiner from Nosh and Curd to talk about the pairing of Girl Scout Cookies and cheese!
It's being called the most Pittsburgh celebration of the year, with food, clothes, live music, art, and so much more! This weekend, Bakery Square will play host to 412 Day!
You know him as Champ Kind from the classic movie Anchorman, and this weekend, David Koechner will be at the Pittsburgh Improv!
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
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.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
The next phase of road closures on Pittsburgh's North Shore goes into effect on April 13.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
For the first time since the 2021-22 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be in the playoffs. This is how they were able to clinch a spot.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
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.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
The Steelers will offer fans multiple ways to engage with the team during the NFL draft.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
Before coming to the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, here's what to know about parking, including how to reserve a spot.
Police are warning people about a troubling trend in McKees Rocks. Chris DeRose reports.
We're making brioche crab bruschetta with avocado and truffle heat.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center needs help taking care of thousands of baby animals.
Heather is back with another weekend watch guide.
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.
