Belle Vernon graduate goes from wrestling mat to race track
Donnie Tasser is a front-tire changer for Alex Bowman in the NASCAR Cup Series.
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Donnie Tasser is a front-tire changer for Alex Bowman in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reaffirmed the state would provide no funding for any new sports arenas and said there were conversations about bringing NASCAR to Philadelphia.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Josef Newgarden won the 2024 Indianapolis 500, becoming the first back-to-back winner in more than 20 years.
Chip Ganassi is one of the most decorated owners in American motorsports.
PTL Producer Krista Kelley is chatting with her former NASCAR broadcast partner Kyle Petty about his new book looking at life in a famous family and the death of his beloved son.
A sixth-grader at LeBron James' school in Ohio was given behind-the-scenes access before NASCAR's race Sunday.
It's the chance of a lifetime for NASCAR fans -- waving the green flag to start the race.
While professional sports teams can host games in counties that are in the 'green' phase, Governor Wolf says that fans will not be allowed.
The racing community is taking a hiatus because of Coronavirus Concerns.
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon guests stars as the members of 'SEAL Team' hit the track on an all-new episode, Wednesday, March 11th at 9PM ET/PT.
NASCAR rejected advertisements for its souvenir programs from multiple firearms companies earlier this summer.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy announce they're expecting their first child next year.
Shoppers at the new Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Monroeville say they found a lot of bargains as the store officially opened on Wednesday.
Hendrick Motorsports says Dale Earnhardt Jr. will retire at the end of this season.
Fans waited in line at the opening of Ollie's Bargain Outlet in McKeesport on Wednesday to meet NASCAR star Kevin Harvick.
Matt Kenseth used some of his veteran experience to find the high groove on the mile concrete track and surge to victory Sunday in the wreck-filled race at Dover International Speedway.
A look at five of the best upcoming major sporting events in America.
"The NFL was a very, very attainable goal," the country music star and former North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker revealed during the exclusive video interview.
So far no charges have been filed against NASCAR driver Tony Stewart in connection with a deadly crash Saturday night at a Sprint-car race in New York.
ESPN/ABC is coming under fire this week after using a split screen during the nail-biting end of the Indy 500 showing Helio Castroneves' galpal instead of the race. He, um, ultimately lost by the way. So that got us thinking which NASCAR Drivers have WAGs who are split screen worthy?
Some of the best American sporting events worth traveling for are the Daytona 500, the Masters Tournament, the Super Bowl the U.S. Open and the World Series.
In the wake of Jimmie Johnson securing his 6th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, Donovan McNabb expressed his belief that NASCAR drivers are not true athletes. Is he out of line, or is this type of racing in no way a sport?
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into the deadly explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Plant, finding it was the result of multiple preventable safety issues.
Two adults are facing charges after a 3-year-old died from cocaine toxicity in Mercer County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday.
A Pittsburgh-area museum is hosting a fundraiser this week to ensure that the early days of American history in our region remain preserved for years to come.
Four months after she was born, the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium's lion cub made her public debut with her new name.
A local family is warning other dog owners about a potentially deadly fungal infection that took the life of their beloved German shepherd.
A local family is warning other dog owners about a potentially deadly fungal infection that took the life of their beloved German shepherd.
Two adults are facing charges after a 3-year-old died from cocaine toxicity in Mercer County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
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The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into the deadly explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Plant, finding it was the result of multiple preventable safety issues.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Bubba from 100.7 Star’s "The Bubba Show" brings us the latest celebrity news.
Check out the back-to-school resources available through Allegheny County’s public libraries.
The organizers of the Bona Fide Bellevue Rhythm and Brews festival are here to discuss this year’s festival.
No, they are not. They go head-to-head with this season’s KD Quiz winners!
GBU Life presents a big check to the winning school of the KD Quiz season!
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Visit Pittsburgh said that the NFL draft brought a record 805,000 people to the city for the three-day event.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Usually held on Friday to echo the high school football tradition, the Steelers moved the practice to Saturday this year in Latrobe.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A new report says U.S. Steel could have prevented last year's deadly explosion at its Clairton plant. KDKA's Ricky Sayer reports.
Two adults are facing charges after a 3-year-old died from cocaine toxicity in Mercer County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement after the DEP found violations of the Air Pollution Control Act at the company's manufacturing plant in Rochester, Beaver County. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
A teacher shortage continues to put pressure on school districts across the country and right here in Pennsylvania, where more than 80% of districts report a shortage of substitute teachers. We're learning about a creative approach that's helping schools, teachers and students.
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.
