Pittsburgh councilmembers propose consolidating homeless encampments onto sites with amenities
Two city council members have a proposal to get those experiencing homelessness off the street ahead of winter.
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Allegheny County announces plans for 450 shelter beds this winter
Allegheny County said at the start of winter, it will have shelter beds for over 450 people.
City of Pittsburgh workers begin dismantling Downtown homeless encampment
City workers have begun dismantling a Downtown homeless encampment, which office workers say had become the site of lewdness and open drug sales. But what of the dozens of other tents that have sprung up in and around Downtown?
City of Pittsburgh workers begin dismantling Downtown homeless encampment
City workers have begun dismantling a Downtown homeless encampment, which office workers say had become the site of lewdness and open drug sales. But what of the dozens of other tents that have sprung up in and around Downtown? KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Councilmembers searching for solutions to Downtown homelessness crisis
Members of the City Council say encampments in Downtown Pittsburgh must come down, and people living in tents be provided a safe place to live.
Councilmembers searching for solutions to Downtown homelessness crisis
Members of the Pittsburgh City Council say encampments in Downtown Pittsburgh must come down, and people living in tents be provided a safe place to live. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
'There is money to solve this problem:' Homeless shelter on Smithfield Street closes
As of Wednesday morning, the shelter downtown is closed.
Smithfield Street homeless shelter to close Wednesday morning
At 7 a.m. Wednesday, the county says everyone should disperse and no longer gather out front of the historic church.
Smithfield Street homeless shelter set to close Wednesday morning
As KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller reports, with this shelter closing, many who use the shelter say they and others could face even more barriers as they look for another place to stay.
'Coldest Night' walk happening to help those dealing with homelessness
The walk on the North Shore is done in an effort to raise awareness of what the homeless experience.
Butler County Local Housing Options conducts annual survey
They were getting a count of how many people were without a home.
City Public Works dismantles North Side homeless encampment, surrounds area with fence
Pittsburgh's plan to address the homelessness crisis moved into high gear on Wednesday morning.
City workers begin clearing out homeless encampment on North Side
City workers began on Wednesday morning clearing out the homeless encampment on the city's North Side; KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
Just a week over opening, Second Avenue Commons shelter seeing overflow
The homeless shelter is open and already seeing an overflow of people.
Homeless Children's Education Fund brings awareness with moment of silence
The Homeless Children's Education Fund kicked off Homeless Children's Awareness Month in Market Square on Tuesday.
Homeless Children's Education Fund holds event downtown
The Homeless Children's Education Fund held an event downtown Tuesday to raise awareness about homelessness; KDKA's Briana Smith reports.
Pittsburgh City Council drafts resolution declaring homelessness a public health emergency
The resolution gives the Gainey Administration two weeks to address the issue.
Report Reveals Increase In Homelessness Among Students In Pennsylvania
A new report is showing an increase in student homelessness across Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvanians Experiencing Homelessness Can Now Get Free IDs
State leaders are trying to make it easier for people who are homeless to get an ID.
State Police Corporal Buys Hotel Room For Homeless Woman And Her Dog Living Outside In The Cold
A state police corporal gave a 75-year-old homeless woman and her 16-year-old dog some shelter from the cold after they were constantly turned away.
Gov. Wolf Announces $19M In Funding To Lessen Pandemic's Impact On Homelessness
Gov. Tom Wolf announced $19 million in funding will go towards mitigating the pandemic's impact on the homeless and preventing others from losing their homes.
Nonprofit Plans 50-Bed Homeless Shelter In Scranton
A Pennsylvania nonprofit is proposing to open a 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton.
Agencies Come Together to Solve Downtown Homeless Shelter Concerns
In the summer, downtown's homeless and the destitute often sleep in doorways in the open air. But as the temperature drops, the concern rises.
Allegheny County Receives More Than $3 Million To Reduce Youth Homelessness
Allegheny County received a $3.49 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reduce youth homelessness.
Neighbors Fed Up About Condition Of Paul J. Sciullo II Memorial Field
Neighbors living near a park named for a fallen officer are fed up.
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Family of veteran allegedly scammed out of Steelers tickets
A Pittsburgh woman planned to surprise her dad, a veteran with vision loss, with tickets to the Steelers' 'Immaculate Reception' game less than two weeks away. Instead, she was tricked and lost her money and Christmas gift to an alleged scammer.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Sen. Bob Casey denounce antisemitism at Philadelphia rally
Organizers said the rally was in response to recent incidents of antisemitism in Philadelphia and increasing incidents globally.
Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures continue to fall as cold front comes through the area
The cold front has come through, and temperatures continue to fall.
Poll: Americans ready and willing to embrace holiday spirit
A new poll suggests that most Americans are ready and willing to get into the holiday spirit.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
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Family of veteran allegedly scammed out of Steelers tickets
A Pittsburgh woman planned to surprise her dad, a veteran with vision loss, with tickets to the Steelers' 'Immaculate Reception' game less than two weeks away. Instead, she was tricked and lost her money and Christmas gift to an alleged scammer.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Sen. Bob Casey denounce antisemitism at Philadelphia rally
Organizers said the rally was in response to recent incidents of antisemitism in Philadelphia and increasing incidents globally.
Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures continue to fall as cold front comes through the area
The cold front has come through, and temperatures continue to fall.
Poll: Americans ready and willing to embrace holiday spirit
A new poll suggests that most Americans are ready and willing to get into the holiday spirit.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
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Former top Ohio utility regulator surrenders in $60 million bribery scheme linked to energy bill
Ohio's former top utility regulator has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme related to a legislative bailout for two Ohio nuclear power plants that has already resulted in a 20-year prison sentence for a former state House speaker.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Top White House cyber aide says recent Iran hack on water system is call to tighten cybersecurity
Recent attacks on American water authorities by Iranian-aligned hackers — as well as a separate spate of ransomware attacks hitting the U.S. health care system — are calling federal officials to action.
State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
Biden administration announces $8 billion in new rail project funding
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
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Over 450 vehicles to be made available at December commonwealth vehicle auction
More than 450 used vehicles will be up for auction at the December commonwealth vehicle auction, the Department of General Services' Bureau of Vehicle Management announced this week.
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SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately, what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
Shopping for a holiday get-together at the grand opening of Uniontown Grocery Outlet
PTL's Boaz Frankel heads to Fayette County for the grand opening of the very crowded Uniontown Grocery Outlet. He's been tasked with getting everything we need for a holiday get together!
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
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That's A Wrap: December 8, 2023
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
PTL Pupdate Roberto: Dec. 8, 2023
Our PTL pup, Roberto stopped by the studio!
PTL Winter Wonderland Tour: Oglebay Resort Festival of Lights
In this edition of the PTL Winter Wonderland Tour, Daisy Jade went to Oglebay Resort to check out the holiday lights that you're going to love!
Getting the kids involved in all of the downtown Pittsburgh fun
Jack Dougherty was here from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to tell us about all the fun stuff happening in downtown Pittsburgh, and there's a lot.
Boaz Frankel talks to 'A Christmas Story' star Peter Billingsley at Steel City Con
Boaz was live at Steel City Con and got to speak with 'A Christmas Story' star Peter Billingsley!
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Testing shows many Pennsylvania kids are drinking lead-tainted water at school
Some schools are exposing children to daily doses of lead-tainted water.
Insurance fraud agency warns of "wreck chasers" charging thousands to tow cars
If you're in a wreck, going with the wrong tow truck driver may cost you or your insurance company a small fortune.
Pittsburghers charged thousands of dollars to get cars towed after crashes
You're in a car accident and need a tow, but when you get the bill it's for thousands of dollars.
VA says it's open to exploring the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD
In a statement to KDKA-TV Investigates, the VA says it is now open to the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD.
Veterans in Pittsburgh say they are finding relief in psychedelics
Adam Zaffuto came home to Pittsburgh after tours of duty overseas, but the wars and their emotional scars came with him.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Respiratory infections and flu cases among children rising ahead of holidays
Pediatricians are seeing an increase in pediatric cases of respiratory viral infections and the flu, Allegheny Health Network says.
Tips and tricks on how to avoid the "Holiday 10" this season
With all the food, drink, candy, and parties, it's easy to let go during the holidays, but it is avoidable while still enjoying it.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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Penguins sign forward Jesse Puljujarvi to free agent tryout, recall P.O. Joseph
The 25-year-old fourth overall pick joins the Penguins after offseason hip surgery.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy despite team's struggles
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
Penn State rallies from 18 down in second half to defeat Ohio State 83-80
Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80.
Hinson's 26 allows Pitt to pull away late, hold off Canisius, 82-71
Blake Hinson scored 26 points and Pittsburgh pulled away late to post an 82-71 victory over Canisius.
Edwards helps West Virginia hold off Drexel 66-60
Jesse Edwards scored 16 points to help West Virginia hold off Drexel 66-60.
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Top White House cyber aide says recent Iran hack on water system is call to tighten cybersecurity
Recent attacks on American water authorities by Iranian-aligned hackers — as well as a separate spate of ransomware attacks hitting the U.S. health care system — are calling federal officials to action.
Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there's nowhere to buy it
Ohio's recreational marijuana users are officially in a state of limbo.
SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately, what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
Sarris makes 50,000 pounds of chocolate per day to prepare for holiday season
All of their chocolate is made fresh from scratch, mostly in their Canonsburg facility.
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Andrea Bocelli shares update after another last-minute cancellation
Andrea Bocelli has released a statement on "health challenges" affecting his world-famous voice.
Journey, Def Leppard bringing Summer Stadium Tour to Pittsburgh
Journey and Def Leppard are coming to Pittsburgh next summer.
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Former Steelers linebacker Levon Kirkland joins First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours ahead of Thursda
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Levon Kirkland joined First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours ahead of the Steelers game against the New England Patriots.
KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (12/10)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Steelers Fan Scammed Out Of Tickets
Steelers Fan Scammed Out Of Tickets
Poll: Americans ready and willing to embrace holiday spirit
A new poll suggests that most Americans are ready and willing to get into the holiday spirit.
Sunday Business Page: The U.S. Open
In this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano is joined by Rick Siger to talk about the possibility of bringing the U.S. Open back to Pittsburgh.
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PHOTOS: Steelers drop Thursday Night Football matchup vs. Patriots
The Steelers lost 21-18 to the 2-10 visitors from New England.
PHOTOS: Steelers stumble in 24-10 loss to visiting Cardinals
The Cardinals had dropped nine straight road games in a row before today's win in Pittsburgh.
PHOTOS: Steelers force late turnover, beat Packers 23-19
Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris each rushed for a touchdown in the win.
PHOTOS: Steelers beat Titans 20-16 on Thursday Night Football
The Steelers' defense came up big with a stand in the shadow of their end goal post late in the game.
PHOTOS: Steelers come up short, lose 20-10 to Jaguars
Kenny Pickett left the game with an injury and Mitch Trubisky was unable to lead a comeback rally in the second half.
