Longtime Kennywood HR Director Joe Barron retires after 51 years at the park
Barron started working at the park in the Penny Arcade in 1972.
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Barron started working at the park in the Penny Arcade in 1972.
A Pittsburgh staple, Primanti Bros. has now opened a location inside Kennywood.
Security scanners designed to detect weapons at PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium and Kennywood are coming under criticism.
There's just one week to go until Kennywood riders can buckle into the park's newest ride.
There's just one week to go until Kennywood riders can buckle into the park's newest ride. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller caught up with some lucky season pass ticket holders who landed early access.
Firetrucks were called to Kennywood on Friday afternoon.
Kennywood was voted one of the top 10 best theme parks in the country, and the Phantom's Revenge was ranked as one of the best coasters in the nation.
Festival organizers couldn't reach an agreement with Kennywood Park on ticket prices.
KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
A spokesperson for Kennywood said the four teens will be banned from the park.
It's a milestone year for Pittsburgh's park and it all begins on Saturday.
In just hours, Kennywood will welcome guests for the 125th season. KDKA's Chris DeRose got a look at the "Spinvasion" the newest ride opening this year.
KDKA-TV's Royce Jones has more.
The race is on ahead of Kennywood's opening day on Saturday.
Kennywood opens for its 125th season on Saturday.
Kennywood opens for its 125th season on Saturday. To mark the milestone, KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose went back in time to the thrilling days of yesteryear to see how the place we all know and love got its start and became what it is today.
Celina is at Kennywood Friday morning to learn what's new at Kennywood this season!
A Primanti Bros. restaurant is coming to Kennywood this year.
A Primanti Bros. restaurant is coming to Kennywood this year.
Kennywood Park will open for its 125th season with security unlike any year before.
Kennywood is opening for its 125th season with security unlike any year before. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller explains why politicians got involved in the park's security.
Kennywood Park is working on an effort to show off its security features to Allegheny County elected officials in the area.
KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso has more.
The new Spinvasion ride landed at Kennywood earlier than expected, and crews spent Thursday unloading parts at the construction site.
In a presser, the DA made the statement that he believes Kennywood is not safe.
A Hempfield woman is facing felony theft charges after detectives accuse her of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a parent-teacher organization fund to use for her own personal gain.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area high school teacher is accused of attempting to sexually assault a student.
The environmental group Three Rivers Waterkeeper intends to sue U.S. Steel over oil sheens in the Monongahela River.
A man is accused of shooting his father in the face with a crossbow in West Virginia.
A Hempfield woman is facing felony theft charges after detectives accuse her of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a parent-teacher organization fund to use for her own personal gain.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area high school teacher is accused of attempting to sexually assault a student.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The environmental group Three Rivers Waterkeeper intends to sue U.S. Steel over oil sheens in the Monongahela River.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
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.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his weekend guide!
Izzazu Salon has a brand-new location in South Hills, and Daisy Jade took a field trip to check out the hottest hair trends.
We’re talking with Extreme Coupon-er, Shayna, about spring saving tips and tricks!
Om Lab by the Om Lounge in the Strip District is taking fitness to new heights with some jump in their step! Team PTL's Daisy Jade checked them out!
PTL producer Maria's cat has a special talent, and it's the inspiration for a new video game! Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about that and more to kick off today's episode of PTL!
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.
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.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
A new baseball season means new foods to try at PNC Park.
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.
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.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Ross Township leaders have proposed measures to regulate the number of massage parlors popping up in the community.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A couple with ties to Pittsburgh built a Pittsburgh-themed bowling alley in the basement of their home in Virginia.
A Hempfield woman is facing felony theft charges after detectives accuse her of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a parent-teacher organization fund to use for her own personal gain. Erika Stanish reports.
The alt-weekly ceased operations after 34 years in January, but will return to publication with both online and print editions.
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.
