The popular New Year's pretzel and why it's become a holiday tradition
For as long as anyone can remember, pretzels have been a part of welcoming in the new year in Pittsburgh.
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For as long as anyone can remember, pretzels have been a part of welcoming in the new year in Pittsburgh.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
A map shows how much snow the Pittsburgh area is expected to get on New Year's Eve.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
KDKA's Lauren Linder caught up with people in Pittsburgh's Strip District about their hopes for 2026.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
The 32nd annual First Night celebrations will return to Pittsburgh's Cultural District with live music performances, a number of activities, and of course, a countdown to midnight.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and AHN's Wexford Hospital both welcomed babies shortly after midnight.
An estimated 1 million people packed Times Square to watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop Tuesday night.
Thousands of revelers packed Downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for the Highmark First Night celebration.
The Highmark First Night celebration in Pittsburgh will have a lot of activities for just about everybody.
For Pittsburghers, a New Year's pretzel is synonymous with the holiday.
Organizers of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration screwed the last crystals onto the ball before it ushers in the new year one last time.
Highlights for the 31st annual Highmark First Night celebration include a performance by Frzy. the Future of Pittsburgh Ball, and of course fireworks.
As the Future of Pittsburgh Ball rose Sunday night to welcome in the new year, doctors, staff, and parents-to-be were getting down to business in the delivery rooms of two Pittsburgh area hospitals.
The mood was joyous and hopeful, and a six-hour family-friendly New Year's Eve extravaganza began at 6 p.m.
Before tonight's ball drop in New York's Times Square rings in 2024 on the East Coast, revelers can spend the waning hours of New Year's Eve watching performers celebrate the beginning of a new year with music and dance.
Experts suggest being realistic when it comes to your goals by setting benchmarks.
Police, fire and EMS crews, plus Homeland Security officials, will have boots on the ground to ensure public safety.
Daisy was live this morning with DJ Petey C, previewing the most dazzling New Year's Eve Pop-Up at Roost!
We've got plenty of family fun before the ball drops on Sunday!
Downtown Pittsburgh is the place to be on New Year's Eve.
Downtown Pittsburgh is the place to be on New Year's Eve.
Chains with Times Square locations — from Applebee's to Olive Garden — want between $450 to $12,500 to watch the ball drop.
Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
A man wanted on multiple bench warrants for nearly half a year was found in an apartment, hiding under a bed.
A sick dog can lead to expensive bills, and For the Love of Chin understands that, and that's why they help those in need.
One person is dead another is hurt after a fiery three-car crash on the Liberty Bridge.
Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
A man wanted on multiple bench warrants for nearly half a year was found in an apartment, hiding under a bed.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A sick dog can lead to expensive bills, and For the Love of Chin understands that, and that's why they help those in need.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
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.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
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.
Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2028 Summer Games will feature squash for the first time, and Pittsburgh is a place Olympic hopefuls are gathering.
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.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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.
When dogs get sick, the bills start to pile up, and many dog owners can't afford it. That's where For the Love of Chin steps in. KDKA's Megan Shinn explains their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Will the Penguins sign Evgeni Malkin to a contract extension soon, what is Cam Heyward's future with the Steelers, and the Pirates are in the heat of Spring Training. KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood is joined by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko to break it all down!
Pittsburgh Regional Transit said that service on the Silver Line will be temporarily suspended in parts of South Park and Bethel Park so that crews can replace and reinforce overhead electrical lines. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details commuters need to know.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
One person is dead and another is hurt after a fiery crash on the Liberty Bridge early on Sunday morning.
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.
