Kansas City Royals Become First Team To Sign A Player With Autism
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
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Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
Shohei Ohtani is a special talent, and his pursuit of something that hasn't been done in 100 years should be applauded.
After a rough spring training, the Angels prized offseason acquisition looked good in his regular season debut.
The Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins in their home opener on Monday.
The Pirates enter their home opener at PNC Park with a record of 3-0 after a sweep of the Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park.
Mother Nature couldn't keep Pittsburgh Pirates fans from attending Monday's home opener.
The Pirates (3-0) are undefeated as they return to Pittsburgh for Monday's home opener.
The Pirates completed a sweep of their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with victories of 1-0 and 8-6 on Sunday.
Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer in the 13th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-10 victory over Detroit on Friday.
The baseball season began with a bang. Pittsburgh native Ian Happ hit a home run for the Chicago Cubs on the very first pitch of the year.
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are going to have to wait another day to see their team take the field.
An in-depth preview of Pirates season-opening series against the Tigers.
The San Francisco Giants had high hopes for the 2018 season, but injuries to two key pitchers within the last week could derail their playoff hopes.
Grab your peanuts and crackerjacks, ballparks officially open for the season this week!
With Opening Day just a few days away, the Pirates sent six players to the minor leagues on Monday to pare down their roster to 25 players.
A lot's been made about the changes to the Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup, but fans will also notice several changes around the ballpark.
The Dodgers top prospect is the headliner of a talented group of prospects out west.
The Angels Shohei Ohtani struggles on the mound and at the plate; Astros Jose Altuve signs a lucrative contract extension.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz says his mother is doing well after her ordeal of being kidnapped in their native Venezuela.
The Angels made a big splash this off-season adding a big, young talent to their team.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' players are fully aware of fan base discontent following an off-season of fan favorites being traded away.
Luis Castillo, Jameson Taillon, Josh Hader head the division's crop of flourishing arms all looking to try and chase down the Cubs.
It hasn't been that long since the Pittsburgh Kid thrilled the crowds at PNC Park with his glove and his bat, but now he's wearing the New York Yankees' pinstripes.
You think a Gulf Coast sunset is bright on Anna Maria Island, well, it's nothing compared to the brightness of a smiling Josh Harrison while holding his little girl, Kinsli Rose.
With the departures of Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole, new faces have arrived in the Pittsburgh Pirates' Spring Training clubhouse.
After a large fight broke out between a group of juveniles over the weekend, businesses are calling on officials to keep Market Square safe.
A Westmoreland County man drove his SUV into his neighbor's home on Monday morning, coming within just feet of hitting a 3-year-old girl.
The dog, described as a senior yellow Labrador, had no identification or microchip.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Fayette County recently sold a $3 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
NFL safety Damar Hamlin was back at his alma mater on Monday to launch a new scholarship initiative.
After a large fight broke out between a group of juveniles over the weekend, businesses are calling on officials to keep Market Square safe.
A Westmoreland County man drove his SUV into his neighbor's home on Monday morning, coming within just feet of hitting a 3-year-old girl.
The dog, described as a senior yellow Labrador, had no identification or microchip.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Fayette County recently sold a $3 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
The Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge continues with a look at the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8."
There are spots in your home that you clean on repeat, like the counters and floors, but what about the places that get a pass? Those “out of sight, out of mind” zones? Kim Rice and Michele Ramey from Cleaning Maid Beautiful are here with simple, free tips to get those spots truly clean.
Big voices, bold looks, and some seriously iconic costumes will be making their grand debut on Monday night, as the Pittsburgh Opera is turning its theater into a full-on runway for the annual fashion show.
Spring Cleaning Week is officially underway on PTL, and we’re starting in a spot that most of us try to ignore: the drain. Patrick the Handyman is here to walk us through cleaning out the drain, step by step.
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.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
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.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
The Pittsburgh Pirates debut for highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin will have to wait.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
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.
After a large fight broke out between a group of juveniles over the weekend, businesses are calling on officials to keep Market Square safe.
Pennsylvania State Police are working to answer critical questions about what happened in the hours before a deadly crash that killed four Yough High School students. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
A Westmoreland County man drove his SUV into his neighbor's house on Monday morning, coming within just feet of hitting a 3-year-old girl inside. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday to assist with Transportation Security Administration operations. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti shares more details.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
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.
