City of Pittsburgh turns to USDA sharpshooters to deal with deer population in city neighborhoods
Urban deer have chewed through the city's major parks, and now they're in neighborhoods. The city has a new way of dealing with the overpopulation.
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Urban deer have chewed through the city's major parks, and now they're in neighborhoods. The city has a new way of dealing with the overpopulation.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he shot another hunter who he thought was a turkey.
A man pleaded guilty to illegally killing a 16-point trophy buck, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said.
The animal fell onto Lester Harvey, who was standing about 10 feet from the bottom of the tree, officials said.
A hunter in Ohio was hit with a record fine after poaching an 18-point buck during the 2023 hunting season, authorities said.
The crew at Ciafre Deer Processing is already putting in the work one day into deer rifle season.
Saturday marks the first day of deer rifle hunting season in Pennsylvania.
This weekend, hunters from the Pittsburgh area will be out and about as deer hunting season begins.
Today marks the first day of the fall turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
Three Washington County men will spend time in jail after pleading guilty to killing over 20 deer during a poaching spree.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission released the three Sunday hunting dates for this season.
Antlerless deer licenses will be guaranteed to most Pennsylvania hunters when they go on sale in June.
Sunday hunting could finally happen in Pennsylvania, and on more than just three Sundays a year.
The Game Commission says the bear was found in Stewart Township on Saturday.
Raymond Seville Jr. of McConnellsburg died on Nov. 25 in Belfast Township, Fulton County.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are preparing for the beginning of deer rifle season.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are preparing for the beginning of deer rifle season. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd tells you what to expect and how to stay safe for hunters and hikers.
The hunters are licensed and authorized for the hunt through Suburban Wildlife Management Solutions to reduce the deer population in the parks.
Pittsburgh City Council approved the Gainey administration's plan for bow hunts to cull the deer population in two parks this fall.
In an effort to control the deer population that is threatening Pittsburgh's greenspaces, archery hunts in Frick and Riverview parks will take place during deer archery season this fall.
Many hunters experienced long wait times when trying to get their license in the first round of sales. This happened because it was the first time licenses were sold online and there was an increase in demand. KDKA's Jessica Guay shares more.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said its computers crashed because too many hunters tried to get too many doe tags too quickly.
There's a new process to buy antlerless licenses in Pennsylvania when they go on sale next Monday.
A man from Findlay Township is accused of killing numerous deer over past two years without the proper permits.
After an albino whitetail deer was killed in Fayette County, residents are reminiscing over the community icon.
After opening its first location in Ohio, Wawa has started its expansion into Sheetz's territory.
Gus & Yiayia's iceball cart is back open on the North Side, though it'll be the first summer without Gus.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
Pittsburgh will be watching as Green Bay, Wisconsin, gets ready for the 2025 NFL Draft next week.
A Kittanning tattoo artist is giving people a chance to cover up images from a hateful or painful past for free.
After opening its first location in Ohio, Wawa has started its expansion into Sheetz's territory.
Gus & Yiayia's iceball cart is back open on the North Side, though it'll be the first summer without Gus.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh will be watching as Green Bay, Wisconsin, gets ready for the 2025 NFL Draft next week.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Cody Balmer "made reference to the governor's faith" before setting a fire that burned the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg this weekend, the Dauphin County DA said.
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
An arsonist set fire to the home on the first night of Passover, which Shapiro and his family celebrated with other members of the Jewish community.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
Blogger Stephanie Gigliotti, and her son Vincent, stopped by to share a viral trend they created this Easter season by dyeing marshmallows.
The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendant from doing business in Pennsylvania, along with consumer restitution and civil penalties.
Our fitness expert Aubrey Worek was in the PTL studios to give us some tips on how to stay active while on vacation.
Sean Collier is back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Our gardens are soaking it up right now and it's the perfect recipe for getting some veggies and flowers in the ground. Our garden guru Doug Oster was here to help us kick off the spring planting season the right way.
PTL is hopping into the spring season with a visit to the National Aviary! We got the inside scoop on their Eggstravagant Celebration.
The Steel City Emporium is back with another DIY project that's perfect for spring!
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Pittsburgh will be watching as Green Bay, Wisconsin, gets ready for the 2025 NFL Draft next week.
During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Aaron Rodgers said he is in no rush to make a decision about his future.
Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0.
Avonworth is on a mission for vengeance after losing the PIAA 3A state title game last year.
Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López was ejected from the game after the benches cleared.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
Microsoft says it's "slowing or pausing" some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.
The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal icons Judas Priest will share the stage for a co-headlining tour across North America later this year.
It's Kennywood's earliest opening day since 1931.
The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
Gus & Yiayia's iceball cart is back open on the North Side, though it'll be the first summer without Gus.
A mail fraud crackdown led to the arrest of a Philadelphia man at a hotel room in Wilkins Township.
A woman was killed in a "tragic accident" in the parking garage of a UPMC facility in Shadyside.
Pittsburgh will be watching as Green Bay, Wisconsin, gets ready for the 2025 NFL Draft next week.
Tattoos can be expensive, but sometimes, the real cost goes far beyond money, especially when the ink is tied to a hateful or painful past. But one Pittsburgh-area tattoo artist is offering a chance at a fresh start. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
