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.
More than 300 pigeons were rescued from a hoarding situation in Pennsylvania, a wildlife rehabilitation center said.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
The University of Pittsburgh was one of eight schools selected by NASA to track the spacecraft and report the data back.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
More than 300 pigeons were rescued from a hoarding situation in Pennsylvania, a wildlife rehabilitation center said.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
The University of Pittsburgh was one of eight schools selected by NASA to track the spacecraft and report the data back.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
Just like he does every Thursday, Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins the show to give us a rundown of the best events coming to the 'Burgh this weekend!
KDKA's Chris Hoffman has been on the NFL Draft beat for weeks now, and he's hosting KDKA-TV's streaming show, Draft Command, and he's giving us the rundown of what the city can expect.
Our friend Yu-Ling Behr from Kidsburgh is back on the show and she's giving us the springtime rundown of family fun!
They only last a couple of minutes, but they take an entire year to build! Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting a firsthand look at the CMU Buggy Races!
Ron Smiley is back on PTL and while it may be a couple of days late, we celebrate him with a delicious cake and a round of Think, Thank, Thunk!
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
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.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be offering spaces throughout the city.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates officially unveiled their 2026 City Connect jerseys, with a nod to Pittsburgh's "Sister Bridges."
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.
The 9th overall pick signed an extension that runs through the 2034 season.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
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.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
The Steelers will offer fans multiple ways to engage with the team during the NFL draft.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The pandemic inspired a Duquesne professor to create a line of satirical cocktails. Dr. Philipp Stelzel joins us with his cocktail creations.
How to find joy in life's small moments.
Just like he does every Thursday, Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins the show to give us a rundown of the best events coming to the 'Burgh this weekend!
KDKA's Chris Hoffman has been on the NFL Draft beat for weeks now, and he's hosting KDKA-TV's streaming show, Draft Command, and he's giving us the rundown of what the city can expect.
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.
