'Astros' Name Barred By Little Leagues In Pennsylvania
The Astros name is being barred by Little Leagues In Pennsylvania.
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Spring Training Report: MLB Enters Spring Training Under A Dark Cloud
The offseason has been eventful, but not in the way that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred would like.
Baseball Report: Astros Lead Nationals In World Series Going Into Game 6
The World Series moves to Game 6 in Houston, where the Astros, coming off of three strong wins, look to clinch over the Nationals.
Baseball Report: Strong Pitching To Dominate Astros, Nationals World Series
The 2019 World Series features the AL champion Houston Astros and the NL champion Washington Nationals in a historic pitching matchup.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitchers Gerrit Cole And Tyler Glasnow Set To Start ALDS Game 5
In what seems to be a common trend in the 2019 MLB Postseason, former Pirates pitchers are taking the spotlight on other teams.
Bell Homers Again As Pirates Cruise Past Astros 10-0
Josh Bell homered for the second straight game as one of five home runs by Pittsburgh as the Pirates routed the Houston Astros for the second game in a row with a 10-0 win on Thursday.
Pirates Offense Erupts Against Astros, Win 14-2
The Pirates racked up 15 hits and 14 runs in a big win against Houston.
Williams Pitches Six Innings, Pirates Lose 5-1 To Astros
Gerrit Cole bested Trevor Williams in the Pirates first matchup since the trade of their former pitcher.
Houston Astros Pitcher Gerrit Cole To Make First Start Against Pittsburgh Pirates Since Trade
Former Pirates ace Gerrit Cole is set to take the mound against his previous employer for the first time since he left Pittsburgh.
Baseball Report: Dodgers' Cody Bellinger Continues His Hot Streak
Cody Bellinger, the Dodgers' right fielder, is batting over .400 and leading MLB in any number of hitting categories.
Baseball Report: Yankees Piling Up Wins Despite Injuries
The New York Yankees, who just swept the San Francisco Giants, are 9-1 in their last 10 games, even as their injuries continue to mount.
The Baseball Report: Astros Tie Franchise Record, Bartolo Colon Passes Marichal
The World Series champs have won 12 in a row for the third time in franchise history, while the Rangers big righty passed a baseball legend in wins.
Twitter Reacts To Astros Closer Ken Giles Punching Self In Face
It was a bad night at the ballpark for the 'Stros closer and Twitter was ready with plenty of jokes.
Neal Huntington: 'We Are Not Rebuilding," Has Spoken With Josh Harrison About Trade Demands
The day after trading the face of the franchise in Andrew McCutchen, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington called into The Starkey and Mueller Show to talk about the decision and the direction the franchise is headed.
Pirates' Gerrit Cole Traded To Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole has been traded to the Houston Astros.
Report: Pirates In Talks To Trade Pitcher Gerrit Cole To Houston Astros
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly in talks to trade pitcher Gerrit Cole to the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros Win First World Series Title
You can cross the Houston Astros off the list of major league teams without a World Series title.
Five Things You Missed: Kershaw Dominates, Many World Series Records Smashed
The Dodgers ace gave a historical pitching performance in Game 1, while Game 2 set some offensive records.
Five Things You Missed: Yankees, Dodgers One Win from World Series
The Yankees took all three games at home to seize control of the ALCS, while the Dodgers lost their first playoff game last night.
Kahn: The Astros And Hurricane Harvey
A baseball game won't fix Houston's problems. But it will help.
30 Players: Alex Bregman Can Do It All For Astros
The Astros took a step back last season after a playoffs run in 2015, they hope to get back with some help from their young third baseman.
Cole Allows 5 Runs In 5 Innings In Pirates 5-4 Loss To Astros
Evan Gattis hit his 20th home run and Carlos Correa got two hits and scored twice, leading Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 Wednesday.
Nova, Polanco Lead Pirates To 7-1 Victory Over Astros
Ivan Nova took a shutout into the ninth inning and finished with a six-hitter while Gregory Polanco hit two home runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Fister, Hernandez Lead Astros To 3-1 Win Over Pirates
Doug Fister pitched seven scoreless innings, Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Monday night.
30 Players: Carlos Correa Looks To Build On Fantastic Rookie Season
The young shortstop is getting buzz as a possible MVP candidate following last year's sparkling debut.
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CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Westmoreland County coroner called to fire in Hempfield Township
A fire reported Monday morning sent emergency crews and the Westmoreland County coroner to Hempfield Township.
Pittsburgh Weather: Monday scattered rain chances
We need some rain in some parts of Western Pennsylvania and it doesn't look like we are going to get much relief over the next week.
'This is our reality and this is where we are': School security in the forefront of discussion as kids head back to school
There are so many things that go into getting kids ready to go back to school, but this year, there is an undercurrent of security questions like never before.
Pittsburgh Police investigating series of weekend shootings
Pittsburgh Police are actively investigating a series of shootings that took place throughout several city neighborhoods over the weekend.
No injuries reported in chaotic Homewood crash
A car and an SUV were involved in a chaotic crash overnight in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood.
August Wilson House grand opening draws family, community members, and supporters
The doors to the renovated building opened on Saturday.
Injured hiker rescued from trail at Cedar Creek Park
An injured hiker was rescued from a trail at Cedar Creek Park in Westmoreland County over the weekend.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
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CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Westmoreland County coroner called to fire in Hempfield Township
A fire reported Monday morning sent emergency crews and the Westmoreland County coroner to Hempfield Township.
Pittsburgh Weather: Monday scattered rain chances
We need some rain in some parts of Western Pennsylvania and it doesn't look like we are going to get much relief over the next week.
'This is our reality and this is where we are': School security in the forefront of discussion as kids head back to school
There are so many things that go into getting kids ready to go back to school, but this year, there is an undercurrent of security questions like never before.
Pittsburgh Police investigating series of weekend shootings
Pittsburgh Police are actively investigating a series of shootings that took place throughout several city neighborhoods over the weekend.
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John Fetterman says he's 'grateful' as he returns to campaign trail
It was his first campaign appearance rally since suffering a stroke prior to the primary.
Judge vows to move quickly on dispute over mail-in votes
The Commonwealth Court judge said she will rule as quickly as possible.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
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Going back to school on a budget
We're talking with the thrifty Brittany Newcomb who has some great tips for parents on how to back to school shop on a budget!
PNC Bank to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees
The move is a follow-up to the launch of PNC's "Low-Cash Mode" alerts.
Lyons Magnus expands recall of nutritional drinks
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Lyons expands recall nutritional drinks
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Electric generation costs in Pennsylvania increasing again Sept. 1
Pennsylvania regulators are warning that the cost of electric generation will increase again for some customers next month.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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That's A Wrap: Aug. 12, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Something Good: Back to school pics (8/12)
We want to see your back to school photos!
PTL Pupdate: Canine Companions graduation day
It's graduation day for the newest crop of Canine Companions' service dogs!
Avoiding back pain from backpacks
We're talking with Dr. Jocelyn Idema, a spine and orthopedic surgeon, about how to help your kids avoid back pain from those overstuffed backpacks.
Going back to school on a budget
We're talking with the thrifty Brittany Newcomb who has some great tips for parents on how to back to school shop on a budget!
KDKA Investigations
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In 10 months as Washington County DA, Jason Walsh seeks death penalty against 8
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
City says affordable housing is one way to help people experiencing homelessness
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
KDKA Investigates: Helping people experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Developers say cracker plant in Beaver County will be economic boost needed for region
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Environmentalists watch water quality with cracker plant set to open in Beaver County
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Health
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CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Case of monkeypox detected at camp in Beaver County
The YMCA of Pittsburgh said the infected person is now quarantining.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
Johnson & Johnson to discontinue all talc-based baby powder by 2023
The decision is part of the transition to all cornstarch-based powder.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Sports
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Estrada hits 2-run HR in 9th, Giants edge Pirates 8-7
The Pirates get swept by the Giants after blowing the lead in the bottom of the 9th.
Pirates slump continues after 2-0 loss to Giants
It's the Pirates' fifth loss in six games.
Steelers and Seahawks set for preseason matchup at Acrisure Stadium
There will be plenty for fans tonight on the North Shore.
Pirates open series against Giants with 5-3 loss
It was the Pirates sixth loss in eight games.
Browns' Deshaun Watson apologizes 'to all the women I have impacted'
Deshaun Watson was accused of sexually harassing or assaulting the women during the therapy sessions in 2020 and 2021.
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CEO of Brighton Rehab, 4 others indicted on health care fraud charges
Federal investigators have indicted five people, including the CEO of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County, of health care fraud.
Unpaid unemployment: the frustrations surrounding delays in receiving payments
Several times per week here at KDKA, we hear from unemployed people whose frustrations have boiled over while trying to get some help from the state -- so John Shumway went asking for answers.
Animal shelters overwhelmed as more and more people surrender their pets
Animal shelters in some areas of the country are seeing more pets returned to their care.
Recall expands for baked goods possibly contaminated with plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands is expanding its voluntary recall of baked goods over the potential presence of hard pieces of plastic.
Kraft Heinz reaches deal to continue presence at Acrisure Stadium
The iconic Heinz Ketchup bottles may no longer be on the end zone scoreboard, but they are not leaving Acrisure Stadium.
Entertainment
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August Wilson House grand opening draws family, community members, and supporters
The doors to the renovated building opened on Saturday.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Yo-Yo Ma to join Pittsburgh Symphony for one-night performance in February
The legendary cellist will be in Pittsburgh for one night only.
Organizers announce plans for Little Italy Days in Bloomfield
The 20th annual Pittsburgh Little Italy Days returns to Bloomfield on Aug. 18-21.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
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Security in schools (Pt. 2)
KDKA's John Shumway discusses what's in the forefront of many minds as kids head back to school.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (8/15)
Get the latest weather updates from meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Security in schools (Pt. 1)
KDKA's John Shumway discusses what's in the forefront of many minds as kids head back to school.
No one injured in chaotic Homewood crash
The crash occurred at the intersection of North Murtland and Kelly Street.
Pittsburgh Police investigating series of weekend shootings
Three shootings took place throughout the city, KDKA's Briana Smith reports.
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Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
