Pittsburgh City Council drafts resolution declaring homelessness a public health emergency
The resolution gives the Gainey Administration two weeks to address the issue.
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The resolution gives the Gainey Administration two weeks to address the issue.
A new report is showing an increase in student homelessness across Pennsylvania.
State leaders are trying to make it easier for people who are homeless to get an ID.
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. 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.
A Pennsylvania nonprofit is proposing to open a 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton.
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 received a $3.49 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reduce youth homelessness.
Neighbors living near a park named for a fallen officer are fed up.
A historic, landmark church downtown is dealing with a new demon.
Johnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.
A homeless and unemployed web developer in California has been overwhelmed with job offers after a picture of him handing out resumes went viral on social media.
Miami Beach police say 46-year-old Jonathan Crenshaw held a pair of scissors with his feet and stabbed 22-year-old Cesar Coronado just after midnight on July 10.
A Buffalo Wild Wings in Louisiana is stepping up to help the local homeless after one of their servers allegedly left a vulgar note on a customer's receipt.
The number of homeless people on Fifth Avenue and Cherry Way has been growing, and now police have ordered them out.
Some people have set up tents near Mayor Bill Peduto's house to protest a homeless tent city on the North Side.
A growing tent city of homeless off of Howard Street on the North Side, apparently with city permission, is outraging local residents.
A hillside along Howard Street on the North Side is where several homeless people have set up camp and nearby residents aren't happy.
Due to the extreme cold, the city of Pittsburgh has announced warming centers that will be up and running.
A Pittsburgh woman decided she didn't want to wait for someone else to take the first step to help Pittsburgh's homeless.
Last night, a local group gathered under a downtown bridge to remember those who have died this year.
Thousands of people all across the country will be a bit warmer this winter thanks to a group of Pittsburghers, and their generosity couldn't come at a better time.
A homeless man in State College just did something that is the epitome of a good deed.
Earlier this week, a devastating fire badly damaged a homeless shelter and put the good work they do for the less fortunate on hold.
Firefighters rushed to the scene of a fire at a homeless mission in Washington early Tuesday morning.
One Fayette County middle schooler is proving that no one is ever too young to make a big impact.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Sammie Elliott's nonprofit, Underground Squeaks, works with a local veterinarian's office to help animals in need.
One Fayette County middle schooler is proving that no one is ever too young to make a big impact.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Kati is back and she's challenged Heather and David to a flower-arranging showdown!
The duo turned a simple stair lift into a first-class feline transportation machine, and now, Mama Lu and Angel have become the talk of TikTok.
Remember way back when when Heather Abraham's Taste It Tuesday pie wouldn't set? Well, we're making sure it never happens again because Terina from Cobblerworld is here to help us do some better baking!
For 75 years, Page's Dairy Mart has been a staple of the Pittsburgh community, and now they're debuting their very own ice cream truck! PTL's Daisy Jade got the "scoop" about this "sweet" ride.
Kati Nairn from Beyond Gray joins the show and she gives Heather and David some simple, stylish swaps that will make your home feel like spring!
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
The Pittsburgh Pirates debut for highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin will have to wait.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
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.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
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.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
One middle school student in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, is proving that no one is ever too young to make a big impact.
Pittsburgh police say a large gathering of juveniles in Market Square got out of control and ended with three being taken into custody.
The body of a missing 26-year-old man from Washington County, Pennsylvania, was pulled from the Monongahela River over the weekend. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares more.
The four victims killed in a vehicle crash in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, have been identified.
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.
