Kennywood opens for its 127th season
It's Kennywood's earliest opening day since 1931.
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It's Kennywood's earliest opening day since 1931.
Saturday, April 12, or 4-1-2 Day, Kennywood will open its doors with old favorites and new amusements.
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
Kennywood plans to reopen its ride known as the Steel Curtain after it had previously been closed.
Kennywood is bringing a nostalgic mascot back to the park, and even before his big debut, he's making quite the impression on social media.
Kennywood has unveiled its newest themed area in the amusement park ahead of the season-opening date on April 12.
Kennywood said they're using a third-party system to conduct an audit and that is what led to the wrongful charges.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are looking to hire over 2,000 team members for the upcoming seasons.
For Kennywood's longest season yet, you can attend many different themed events throughout the year.
Kennywood is replacing Thomas Town with a new themed area.
We caught back up with Boaz at Kennywood where he was checking out their largest holiday lights display ever!
Almost nothing shines brighter this season than the holiday lights and events at Kennywood. Boaz was there today checking out all Kennywood has to offer this holiday season!
Kennywood is adding an Easter celebration to its calendar next year, starting the 2025 season extra early.
Holiday Lights is in its 13th season and is expected to feature more than 3 million bulbs and will have Pennsylvania's tallest Christmas tree on display.
Kennywood has been nominated for hosting one of the country's best theme park holiday events.
Kennywood fans have the chance to get their hands on a piece of history from the beloved amusement park.
We broke some news on PTL today! The general manager of Kennywood, Ricky Spicuzza, gave us the details on how you can score a piece of Kennywood history!
Kennywood Park is offering a chance to get your hands on a piece of park history from the Thunderbolt, Jack Rabbit, and Racer.
After being shut down for the 2024 season, the amusement park provided updates on the progress being made to reopen the Steel Curtain.
Daisy stopped by Kennywood Amusement Park to give us the scoop of on the scariest frights and tastiest bites at Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest.
Kennywood has been around for over 100 years, but next week, it's doing something it's never done before.
Gardell will be at Kennywood on Sunday to kick off the Fall Fantasy Parades at Kennywood.
Temperatures are reaching upwards of 90 degrees today, but Christmas is on the mind at Kennywood.
Police in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania are looking for a man who they say set multiple fires to deal with spiders.
The team announced Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with an injury.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Highs should reach into the 50s after a snowy morning.
A number of schools in the Pittsburgh area have issued delays due to winter weather.
Police in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania are looking for a man who they say set multiple fires to deal with spiders.
The team announced Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with an injury.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Highs should reach into the 50s after a snowy morning.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Primanti Bros. is opening its doors early on Sunday as Team USA faces Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
It's been an iconic show for 49 seasons, but there's so much history surrounding it. Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt puts Heather and David's knowledge of the show to the test!
The 50th season of Survivor premieres tonight, and Pittsburgh Today Live is joined by Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, a Pittsburgh native who was the runner up of season 44!
We're going back in time once again and Daisy Jade checks out Totin's Diner in Wexford, which is another classic throwback!
The Beauty and the Beast Broadway Tour is coming to Pittsburgh, and a Johnstown native is taking center stage! Kathy Voytjo joins PTL to talk about the show and coming home.
PTL Diner Week continues and today, we're in Westmoreland County where Boaz is going back in time at Back to the 80s Diner in Greensburg!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The team announced Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with an injury.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
The Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
A late-night fire tore through the Millvilla Apartment Building in Millvale, injuring several people and forcing residents from their homes. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the latest from the scene.
As the Penguins prepare to return to NHL action this week, the team announced that captain Sidney Crosby will miss a minimum of four weeks. KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood has the latest update.
It's been an iconic show for 49 seasons, but there's so much history surrounding it. Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt puts Heather and David's knowledge of the show to the test!
The 50th season of Survivor premieres tonight, and Pittsburgh Today Live is joined by Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, a Pittsburgh native who was the runner up of season 44!
We're going back in time once again and Daisy Jade checks out Totin's Diner in Wexford, which is another classic throwback!
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.
