Six Flags brings down Kingda Ka roller coaster, once the tallest in world
Roller coaster Kingda Ka was imploded at New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure on Friday morning.
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Roller coaster Kingda Ka was imploded at New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure on Friday morning.
There's a growing body of research that shows microplastics from broken-down plastic trash can affect health.
Timo Meier beat Alex Nedeljkovic in the seventh round of a shootout to lift the New Jersey Devils past the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2.
Sean Higgins appeared in court in Salem County, New Jersey, to be arraigned on charges for the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
From minimum wage increases to changes in health insurance coverage, here's a look at some of the new laws taking effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025.
Steven Ranke was wanted for retail theft in what is being called an 'organized retail theft ring' across multiple states.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
President-elect Donald Trump claimed the federal government wants to "keep people in suspense" on the mystery drones.
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew.
A judge ruled Sean Higgins should remain in jail ahead of future court proceedings on charges he killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A joyful, funny, yet fierce competitor — that's how Johnny Gaudreau was remembered Wednesday by members of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Katie Gaudreau wrote on Instagram that her brothers Johnny and Matthew were the "best big brothers a little girl could have asked for."
Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed while riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, according to police.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's deaths sent shockwaves through the hockey community. Here's what people are saying.
Police in Bridgeton, New Jersey are looking for a woman who allegedly hopped a fence and got up close to a tiger enclosure at the Cohanzick Zoo.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Edward Kang allegedly flew from Newark to Jacksonville to confront a fellow gamer for being "a bad person online."
If you are a Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware SNAP benefit recipient and have noticed your EBT balance has been drained, here are some of the next steps you can take.
"It is a matter of when, not if" the spiders are set to arrive, experts say, and it could happen any day now.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported today near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday.
A 26-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives in Levittown, Pennsylvania, has been take into custody.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's director of community says "countless lives" were saved after an alleged terror plot was thwarted.
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $1.8 million was sold in Cambria County.
An expert explains which areas in the Pittsburgh area are most problematic for flash flooding.
State police brought their recruitment efforts to western Pennsylvania with "Get to Know Us Day."
State officials announced Thursday that chip technology will soon make SNAP debit cards, known as EBT cards, more secure.
The show was called off because of the wet and muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's director of community says "countless lives" were saved after an alleged terror plot was thwarted.
A teenager is listed in grave condition after he fell approximately three stories from a roof in Highland Park.
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $1.8 million was sold in Cambria County.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
Table Magazine’s Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, is back to tell us about three things to do this weekend.
Immersive theater is all the rage, and soon it's going to go bump in the night with Campfire Stories, the latest production from the Vigilance Theater Group. Here to tell us all about it are founder Sean Collier and actresses Sydney DuBose and Elizabeth Glyptis!
No passport needed to take in the food and culture this weekend, and here to tell us more about the Placek Family Slavic Festival, sponsored by Best Windo and Doors, is Jim Shustrick, the entertainment coordinator for the event.
What's old is new - Apple revealed its first-ever folding iPhone, and it's already turning heads. Here to show us what makes it different is PTL tech expert Cami Nwokedi.
The nationally touring festival is making its Steel City debut this weekend, and Xinyu Ye, Panda Fest's event manager, joined PTL to give us a sneak peek at the "panda-monium!"
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4.
Christian Yelich's two-run double in the seventh inning sent the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
U.S. Steel's logo will be featured on all Penguins' helmets in the 2026-27 season.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh.
West Virginia assistant football coach Noel Devine has been arrested on a felony strangulation charge.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Local legend Donnie Iris will headline an early show at Pittsburgh's newest music venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
"Countless lives" were saved after the FBI thwarted an alleged "mass casualty attack" planned by a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's director of community security said. KDKA's Mamie Bah reports.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The Pennsylvania State Police held a first-of-its-kind event with the goal of helping to recruit people interested in careers serving the commonwealth. And today, the general public got a chance to get to know them and everything they do at Point State Park.
Former KDKA-TV creative development manager Drew Moniot takes us back to the 1980s, when he was tasked with creating the identity of Pittsburgh's newest professional football franchise, the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers. From branding the team to producing the commercials that introduced the Maulers to the city, Moniot shares an inside look at the challenges of promoting a sports brand from the ground up.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
