Rt. 228 Work Could Force Some Residents Out Of Homes
Some people who live along Route 228 in Butler County may be forced to sell their homes and move.
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Some people who live along Route 228 in Butler County may be forced to sell their homes and move.
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in her Mars home Wednesday night.
Students and staff were forced to evacuate Mars Area High School in Butler County when smoke filled the building on Tuesday morning.
Landing on the Moon was an historic moment.
The rural landscape of western Pennsylvania is peppered with natural gas well rigs. But the rewards and risks of the industry are now being weighed heavily in Mars, Butler County.
Choose your favorite Halloween candy!
There's a bear cub on the loose in Butler County. At least two people have seen it first hand and because they live so close to each other, neighbors believe it's likely the same bear looking for food.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to astronaut Buzz Aldrin about his new book, and why he thinks we need to go to Mars.
Students were evacuated from Mars Area High School Monday morning after the school received a bomb threat.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a vehicle fire in Mars this afternoon.
We preview the biggest WPIAL football games from the opening weekend of the 2012 season, including our featured game between two Class AAAA contenders and new conference rivals.
This new conference, a result of the Greater Allegheny more or less merging with the Keystone, per biennial district realignment, features two of last year's WPIAL semifinalists and another team that could go on a lengthy playoff run in 2012.
With the words "touch down confirmed," Mission Control in Houston erupted in a frenzy of elation and relief, as Land Rover "Curiosity" settled safely on the surface of Mars.
Dutifully executing its complex flight control software, the Mars Science Laboratory silently raced toward its target Sunday, picking up speed as it closed in for a 13,200-mph plunge into the Red Planet's atmosphere and an action-packed seven-minute descent required a rocket-powered "sky crane" to lower the one-ton nuclear-powered rover to the surface. It went off without a hitch.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a warehouse fire in Butler County Friday afternoon.
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum remained resolute in his pursuit of the Republican nomination in the presidential race Tuesday night, after former Governor Mitt Romney swept three primaries.
Mars was trying to become just the fourth team in the "modern era" of western PA high school hockey to win four Penguins Cups in a row, but Quaker Valley's defense shut down the Planets for its first title in four years.
Monday is a big night for Penguins Cup hopefuls in Class AAA. Last Tuesday was a big night for one in Class A, but we think the race in that classification is far from over...
The community is reacting to news a man used an elaborate ploy on Facebook to make sexual contact with young girls.
Once again, the Class A silver medalists bowed to the defending champs. But they weren't just beaten by one man on Tuesday...they were beaten by three.
Justin Sabilla is leading Chartiers Valley while seizing control of the Class AA scoring race, and the female All-Star goaltender he played against recently might be a harbinger of high school hockey's future in western Pennsylvania...
We recap the All-Star games, salute the December Players of the Month, and see what Canon-McMillan's chances are of ending the regular season undefeated...
Players who juggle high school hockey with their travel teams have their work cut out for them, but a key member of Mars' state championship team believes it can be a big help too.
We look at how this year's PIHL Outdoor Charity Series will impact the standings, and we examine the tight AAA-Sec. 2 race, which will become even tighter for at least one team...
Police say the same man is responsible for two robberies in communities north of Pittsburgh. The most recent incident happened 10 p.m. Sunday at the 7-Eleven in Pine Township.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
33-year-old Isaiah Booker died at the hospital after he was shot in the chest late Monday in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
A strand of DNA. An eerie doorbell video. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance reaches 100th day with no sign of a breakthrough.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
33-year-old Isaiah Booker died at the hospital after he was shot in the chest late Monday in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
A strand of DNA. An eerie doorbell video. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance reaches 100th day with no sign of a breakthrough.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
School’s almost out for the summer, but before those backpacks hit the floor, and brains switch to sleep mode, we’re on a mission to beat the summer slump.
This is the time of year when a lot of fun events start to pop up. There’s something you’ll want to add to your calendar that trades two legs for two wheels. It’s called Rush to Crush Cancer, and it supports the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
It’s time to pack the bags, grab the sunscreen, and cue the vacation mode. If you’re planning a cruise, what should you know before you go?
Yinzers take their salads very seriously, including the popular strawberry pretzel salad. In honor of the upcoming Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad Standoff, we're making a strawberry pretzel salad martini!
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed kicker Chris Boswell to a four-year contract extension.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pirates 7-6.
Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
A man was critically wounded when he was shot twice in the chest late Monday in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
South Park Township in Pennsylvania is taking steps to crack down on e-bikes amid safety concerns.
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.
