Keidel: Giving Thanks For Sports
Since we are upon our great day of gratitude, a pretext for gorging on poultry and then taking our swollen torsos to the nearest television for some football, let's look to sports for reasons to give thanks.
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Since we are upon our great day of gratitude, a pretext for gorging on poultry and then taking our swollen torsos to the nearest television for some football, let's look to sports for reasons to give thanks.
A Butler County woman says she was kicked off of Megabus and left on the side of the road.
Buffalo, New York is buried under feet of snow, and more was in the forecast for Thursday.
On a rare day for Rex Ryan, the embattled coach of the struggling New York Jets was able to smile after a game for the first time since Week 1.
Players play. And these players didn't play well enough.
A Doctors Without Borders physician who recently returned to the city after treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, according to preliminary test results, city officials said Thursday.
The Allegheny County district attorney has dropped charges that a New York man raped two Pittsburgh women in 1992 because the statute of limitations has expired.
Tourism officials want to let the world know why the city of Pittsburgh is one of the best places to visit in the country.
Pope Francis will visit the United States next year, his first U.S visit since becoming Pope in 2013.
A new study says Pittsburgh is the second most "unhappiest" city in the United States.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals recently ranked the top vegetarian-friendly ballparks in Major League Baseball.
In celebration of Independence Day, several cities across the nation are hosting fun-filled activities by day and then concluding with spectacular pyrotechnic shows that can be viewed from miles away. Here are five of the best places in America to celebrate the Fourth of July
While Napa Valley deserves to be mentioned on any short list of the country's top wine destinations, there are several other destinations nationwide that are worthy of merit.
New York City has many of the country's best restaurants but other foodie towns give the city some competition. For instance, Chicago's Alinea and the Napa Valley's Restaurant at Meadowood also deserve merit.
Juan Lagares drove in two runs, Vic Black gave the bullpen a boost and the New York Mets finally managed some timely hits in their first game with a new batting coach, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Tuesday night.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle had good reason to call upon Gaby Sanchez to bat for Ike Davis.
Josh Harrison homered in the seventh inning to make up for a baserunning blunder and made a diving catch in left field to help preserve the Pittsburgh Pirates' first win in the Bronx in 54 years, 5-3 over the New York Yankees on Sunday for a doubleheader split.
Mark Teixeira hit a two-run single, Brett Gardner added an RBI double and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in the opener of a single-admission doubleheader.
A New York woman reeled in what is being called the first ever recorded albino blue marlin off the coast of Costa Rica.
Everything is larger in New York, and Super Bowl Boulevard is no exception. It has the obscene, fun-house distortion you expect when a party is thrown in Times Square.
With all the extra attention an outdoor, cold weather Super Bowl has given the league, the NFL should commit to making the host city a major part of the Super Bowl story every year.
A woman's journey through Pittsburgh's Municipal Courts Building Thursday became the last steps from the United Kingdom - where she now lives - back to Pittsburgh before she would have to recount a trauma she experienced when she lived in Shadyside in 1992.
Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe is reportedly returning to Pittsburgh to shoot another movie.
The pilot, crew and passengers who were on board a plane that made an extraordinary landing on the Hudson River are marking the fifth anniversary of that remarkable day.
A police officer in York County, Pennsylvania, fatally shot a dog and injured its owner after the animal attacked him, authorities said.
A historic Indiana Township, Allegheny County, church that was devastated by a fire in May will have to be torn down and rebuilt.
Pittsburgh Public Safety leaders said they recognize some 911 calls require more than an officer.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
With severe weather forecasted for the early hours in the Pittsburgh region, experts say it's better to prepare for the possibility of sustained power outages when storms hit.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
A police officer in York County, Pennsylvania, fatally shot a dog and injured its owner after the animal attacked him, authorities said.
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
Jessie Orbin, a member of the Waynesburg University wrestling team, died in a motorcycle crash, the university said.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The Mountaineers ended the Trojans' first College World Series appearance with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Dr. Natalie Gentile, co-founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh and founder of Rebel Wellness, is here to cut through the noise and tell us what's really worth paying attention to.
The Pittsburgh Riveters have a new mascot to cheer them on to victory. Boaz is introducing us to her!
What’s the ideal Pittsburgh weekend night?
Remember when Boaz took an ATV ride underground? He’s in Wampum at Mine and Meadows for the adventure.
We’re talking bears; why so many sightings?
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.
