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.
Hempfield Township has announced plans for how they plan to allocate the $1.4 million surplus that is being carried over from 2025.
A man is suspected of killing his wife and his mother-in-law before turning the gun on himself, police in West Virginia said.
A Peters Township High School senior is facing over 300 felony charges after investigators said he catfished and sextorted nearly two dozen minors.
A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday.
A man was hit and killed while walking on I-80 in Mercer County after his vehicle became disabled on Thursday night, the coroner said.
Hempfield Township has announced plans for how they plan to allocate the $1.4 million surplus that is being carried over from 2025.
A man is suspected of killing his wife and his mother-in-law before turning the gun on himself, police in West Virginia said.
A Peters Township High School senior is facing over 300 felony charges after investigators said he catfished and sextorted nearly two dozen minors.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
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.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
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.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Barking Beauties is one of the best pet groomers in the city, and to go along with their eight locations to get your furry friend touched up, they also have a mobile salon! Daisy Jade checked out all they have to offer to keep your pup stylin' and profilin'!
One Pittsburgh-based, women-owned brand is turning team spirit into standout style as the NFL Draft draws closer to happening in Pittsburgh! Lauren Morris of Full Count Threads joins us in studio to "throw some fits!"
Lillith in Shadyside might not be a hidden gem to Pittsburghers, but for the rest of the country, they're starting to take notice. Chef Jamilka Borges is a semifinalist for the James Beard Awards and she joins us in the PTL kitchen to whip up some tasty treats!
Last year, Talk Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Today Live launched a Fish Fry Bracket to find which fish fry Pittsburghers love the most. Now, Daisy Jade goes to visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral Fish Fry for some great eats!
Pittsburgh Today Live begins with the pierogi that has caught everyone's attention at the Olympics, your Friday Free For All questions, and so much more!
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.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
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.
Sidney Crosby skated in a closed session on Friday morning, but will not be in the lineup against Finland.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Joseph "Trip" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
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.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
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.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Will Sidney Crosby play on Sunday for Team Canada against the U.S. in the gold medal game? Here's the latest injury update on Crosby.
A new documentary tells the story of WAMO, an iconic Pittsburgh radio station, during its time under Black leadership.
Hempfield Township has announced plans for how they plan to allocate the $1.4 million surplus that is being carried over from 2025. Erika Stanish reports.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancera nd is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Researchers say diagnoses in young adults have been rising for more than two decades.
Burgh Book Baddies reveal the book picks for this month.
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.
