Pittsburgh International Airport, AAA brace for record-setting travel over Memorial Day Weekend
This weekend is expected to be the second-highest Memorial Day travel weekend since AAA began tracking in 2000.
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This weekend is expected to be the second-highest Memorial Day travel weekend since AAA began tracking in 2000.
The lines were long at the airport as this weekend is expected to be the largest travel weekend since 2005.
Many will be hitting the road this weekend and gas prices have been ticking up. Why is that and can we expect savings any time soon?
The grills are undoubtedly getting fired up this weekend, but you have to make sure you aren't getting your guests sick.
More cars are expected to travel 50 miles or more this weekend than just about any time in the last 24 years.
Whether it's heading to the beach, or traveling to out-of-town family, here are some practical tips and travel times to help you get there safely, and on time. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports.
Boaz was at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum on today's show to get a preview of a local Memorial Day celebration.
Many butchers and grocers around the Pittsburgh area are bracing for the calm before the holiday storm of people looking for good meat at a good price.
KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose takes a look and shares some tips for maximizing your dollar ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.
Many butchers and grocers around the Pittsburgh area are bracing for the calm before the holiday storm of people looking for good meat at a good price. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
People planning a road trip or catching a flight for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend may be joined by almost 44 million other travelers.
Liz Aquino, from the Good Manners Group, joined us to help us navigate the holiday weekend with grace and respect.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
The event takes place between 11 and 3.
Biking, walking their dogs, and just enjoying a warm, sunny day, Point State Park was the place to be.
Dozens came together, paused, and reflected on those who lost their lives in service of the United States.
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Millions will fire up the grill for the first time this Memorial Day but safety is paramount.
The ceremony honors those who lost their lives while serving in submarines.
For years, Nicholas P. Wargo's Purple Heart was missing. His family was presented with it this past weekend.
Several communities will honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Each year the club and volunteers show their gratitude by placing geraniums on the graves of soldiers.
For Thomas Grates, it's about remembering those who served and being a resource for them.
A group of 11 people from KDKA-TV joined CrossFit Pittsburgh for a good cause on Saturday.
It's a grueling challenge to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
Fans in Pittsburgh gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation before Thursday's Penguins-Devils game at PPG Paints Arena.
A well-known owner of a Mt. Washington diner is fighting her toughest battle yet, but she's not doing it alone.
It is hard to imagine that money spent and collected at casinos and in slot machines around the state can wind up being used at local volunteer fire departments throughout the commonwealth, but it's true.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
Fans in Pittsburgh gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation before Thursday's Penguins-Devils game at PPG Paints Arena.
A well-known owner of a Mt. Washington diner is fighting her toughest battle yet, but she's not doing it alone.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
It is hard to imagine that money spent and collected at casinos and in slot machines around the state can wind up being used at local volunteer fire departments throughout the commonwealth, but it's true.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
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.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Coiller is back giving his rundown of the best events you can check out in the city this weekend!
If you're looking for a can't-miss breakfast spot, look no further than Export and Wade's Breakfast & Grille. The owners, Alan and Karen joined Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen for a live demonstration of how they do breakfast!
February is American Heart Month, so we welcome Daniel Hill from House Call Personal Training to show us some heart-y exercises you can do right from the comfort of your own home.
Diner Week on PTL carries on today, and Daisy Jade is at the B&B Family Diner in Perryopolis where the portions are piled high!
They're calling it a relationship hack: When is the best time for couples to go to bed, and should they go to bed at the same time? Heather and David talk about that, as well as surprise our producer Maria!
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.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Fans in Pittsburgh gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation before Thursday's Penguins-Devils game at PPG Paints Arena.
The team announced Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with an injury.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
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.
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.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
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 new kits will be used for the men's and women's teams along with the youth academy students.
On Thursday, there was a celebration of history and aviation in Forest Hills. Plus, a new program was introduced, ready to help people take to the skies.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Meghan Schiller joins us to catch up on some of the investigative stories you'll see on KDKA.
Dr. Katie Stewart explains the science of why we suddenly click with certain people.
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.
