CMU Building Evacuated After Chemical Spill
A small spill of a substance called methyl methacrylate prompted an evacuation at a CMU building and HAZMAT officials said it's the first incident of its kind that they've responded to.
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A small spill of a substance called methyl methacrylate prompted an evacuation at a CMU building and HAZMAT officials said it's the first incident of its kind that they've responded to.
Officials are investigating after a body was found along a popular walking trail.
One man is in jail today after police say a crime spree ended with a stolen University of Pittsburgh van plowing through a convenience store in Oakland this morning.
Oakland has no shortage of great places to eat. It's hard to get bored, since the menus and locations are as diverse as the student population!
As many as 250 "Occupy Pittsburgh" protestors marched in Oakland Wednesday night, gathering on the steps of Soldiers and Sailors Hall for speeches.
Police say the body of a 23-year-old man was found in bed in a house in the 3800-block of Pierce Street.
It's one of the busiest places for pedestrians in the area, but it's also one of the most dangerous. Forbes Avenue in Oakland has been the scene of dozens of crashes over the last few years, but part of the problem also involves people on foot who don't obey the law.
Officials say police have found the driver who sheared a utility pole early this morning in Oakland.
A local man will have to wait for his day in court on charges that he sped through a DUI checkpoint sending officers diving out of the way over Labor Day weekend/
Not long ago, I noticed a creeping trend in the city of steel. When The Goodie Truck rolled on to the scene a few years ago, I was ecstatic. It made Pittsburgh feel trendy in the food scene! But it stood alone, save the amazingly delicious Pad Thai truck that, for as long as I can remember, has served the heat from the corner of Fifth and Bigelow. Last year, the owners of downtown's hip hot dog shop Franktuary took their meat to the streets. So I decided it was time to check them out.
Water service has been restored in Oakland. According to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority officials, a 12-inch line broke on Bates Street Tuesday morning.
A water main break caused plenty of problems in Oakland today as residents were left without water service, a street had to be closed down and, in at least one case, a car was towed away.
Five Pittsburgh city council members said they would introduce legislation next Tuesday to stop enforcement of parking meters -- citywide -- at 6 p.m. for the rest of the year.
A recent rash of robberies has authorities and students at the University of Pittsburgh on alert.
Police are investigating an accident on the University of Pittsburgh campus this afternoon that sent a Pitt student to the hospital. The 19-year-old student was in a wheelchair on the sidewalk along Forbes Avenue near the Cathedral of Learning.
Thousands of Pitt students will be moving in throughout the day on Tuesday.
A water main break created a watery mess early this morning in Oakland.
A small explosion sent Hazmat crews and emergency officials to the Chevron Science Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland this morning.
If you use public transportation, filming of "The Dark Knight Rises" will probably affect your commute at some point while various scenes are being shot.
In the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning, a small enterprise has sprung. For $9, you too can wear the black and gold soon to be made famous by the Gotham Rogues, the team set to take over Heinz Field as part of "The Dark Knight Rises."
Once again the Mellon Institute steps transformed into Gotham City Hall for the day so that Batman and Bane could roll on with their grudge match.
A big crowd of onlookers gathered in Oakland today in hopes of catching a glimpse of Batman in action as filming continues for "The Dark Knight Rises."
Forty-First Street in Lawrenceville is apparently what Gotham City looks like. The street will be shut down Friday for filming of the latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises."
The SWAT team was called to a home in Oakland on Wednesday.
A busy intersection was shut down, crews were scrambling to make repairs and the only water flowing was from the pumps extracting water from the massive hole. An old 12-inch pipe burst late Sunday night in Oakland. The water punched through the asphalt and tore a destructive path down Dithridge.
We've got at least one more day of unseasonable temperatures before the wind, rain, and snow move into the area.
A home along West Waldheim Road in Fox Chapel Borough caught fire.
The shooting happened at the Bevington Building within the Villages of Easton apartments.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
We've got at least one more day of unseasonable temperatures before the wind, rain, and snow move into the area.
A home along West Waldheim Road in Fox Chapel Borough caught fire.
The shooting happened at the Bevington Building within the Villages of Easton apartments.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
In dealing with its first big test of the season, Pittsburgh is getting failing grades.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have "fair maps" for Congress.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
The new Horizon Market in New Kensington opened its doors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
As we get ready for our 72nd annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon, we want you to meet some of the children who are alive today thanks to the care they received at UPMC Children's. Among them is 13-year-old Antonio Jimenez of Hollidaysburg.
Rania brought the brie for her final PTL kitchen appearance!
Rania is making an easy and delicious holiday salad!
Heather, David and Boaz join in to tell Rania which recipes they’ve loved best!
From how to keep a pie from weeping, to the best kitchen items for a new apartment, Rania has your answers!
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
For most, the holiday season is known as the season of giving. For Leah Taylor, it's the season where she received one of the greatest gifts she could ever receive.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Fenway Sports Group is set to sell the Penguins to the Hoffmann family, reports say.
Pitt is making its fifth straight Final Four appearance and hoping to get over the hump and make it to the title match.
Bush was found not guilty after being arrested and charged with assault earlier this year.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
The famed star sang and danced his way into America's heart through his illustrious career that has spanned nearly eight decades.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The fire broke out early Thursday morning along West Waldheim Road.
It's unclear if any injuries were reported or if any arrests were made.
While celebrating accomplishments on immigration, trade, and lowering prices, President Trump insisted that affordability was improving.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
