Junko Tabei, 1st Woman To Climb Everest, Dies At 77
Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei, who died Thursday at 77, devoted her adult life to scaling peaks, climbing the tallest mountains in more than 70 countries.
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Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei, who died Thursday at 77, devoted her adult life to scaling peaks, climbing the tallest mountains in more than 70 countries.
The woman in an iconic photo shown kissing an ecstatic sailor in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II has died. Greta Zimmer Friedman was 92.
Kenny Baker, the 3-foot 8-inch actor who played R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, has died. He was 81.
Anton Yelchin, a rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new "Star Trek" films, was killed in a car accident early Sunday, police and his publicist said.
Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family.
Pop music superstar Prince was found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis on Thursday.
Country music legend Merle Haggard has died at the age of 79, according to the Associated Press.
Legendary broadcaster Wayne Van Dine died Friday, at the age of 77, after a battle with cancer.
His name was Charles Anderson, but the Pittsburgh Blues scene knew him as Chizmo Charles.
Actor Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek series has died in Los Angeles.
Ed Sabol, the NFL Films founder who revolutionized sports broadcasting and reimagined pro football from an up-and-coming league to must-watch theater, has died. He was 98.
A young boy from Bethel Park, who lost his battle with a rare form of brain cancer, was laid to rest this morning.
A tremendous outpouring of support from local law enforcement is expected at the funeral of a Bethel Park boy whose dream was to become a police officer.
A little boy, who captured the heart of the entire city during his battle with a rare disease, has died.
A family in Eastern Pennsylvania is suggesting the Pittsburgh Steelers may be at least partly to blame for their loved one's death.
Chuck Noll, the man who forever changed the image and fortunes of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, died Friday night at the age of 82.
Remembering author and poet Maya Angelou, who died at the age of 86.
Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for "Annie" can only dream of being as beloved - or as important - as Shirley Temple.
The baseball Hall of Fame says slugger Ralph Kiner has died. He was 91.
Paul Warhola, a World War II Navy Veteran and elder brother of the artist Andy Warhol, has died. He was 91.
Local Civil Rights fighter and Tuskegee Airman Wendell G. Freeland died at his home early Friday morning. He was 88-years-old.
Nelson Mandela made one visit to Pittsburgh back in 1991. But one local man has a very special connection to Mandela.
Former Pittsburgh Steeler L.C. Greenwood has died.
It's a sad day in Steelers Nation. Steelers Hall of Fame defensive back Jack Butler died Saturday morning following a lengthy battle with a staph infection.
Pittsburgh homicide detectives are investigating the death of a local renowned doctor and it appears she was poisoned.
A new mayor was sworn in at the Glassport borough meeting after the former mayor was accused of violating a protection from abuse order for a third time.
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.
A man is facing charges after his dog attacked a K-9 while police and the FBI were serving a warrant.
A former NFL player who is now a youth football coach in Beaver County is accused of assaulting his own 6-year-old child during a game.
Waters have receded in the city of Washington after Saturday's heavy rain, but the cleanup is still underway in flood-prone areas.
Jonathan Kramer, 21, was arrested and accused of planning an attack against the American people.
A former NFL player who is now a youth football coach in Beaver County is accused of assaulting his own 6-year-old child during a game.
A new mayor was sworn in at the Glassport borough meeting after the former mayor was accused of violating a protection from abuse order for a third time.
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.
A man is facing charges after his dog attacked a K-9 while police and the FBI were serving a warrant.
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 Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Judge Judy officially passes the gavel to her son, Adam, to launch an exciting new era of court television called "Adam's Law."
By supporting United Way's 211 line, Duquesne Light Company helps ensure customers can quickly connect with those resources and receive the help they need from organizations that know their communities best.
From delicious dining and local drinks to unique boutiques and fascinating history, PTL takes a trip down Zelienople's Main Street to discover what makes this town so special.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
From hand-cut steaks to scratch-made cocktails, an award-winning restaurant in Greensburg is making an impact in the community. Daisy found out how they're serving up more than just good food.
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.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
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.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
A Pittsburgh-area hospital is seeing a concerning uptick in withdrawals from what many describe as "gas station heroin."
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.
During his 25 years as head coach, Joe David led Mt. Lebanon to three WPIAL titles
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
Sunday brought with it a big first win for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as football is back in the Steel City.
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 international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
"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.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast.
A new mayor was sworn in at the Glassport borough meeting on Tuesday after the former mayor was accused of violating a protection from abuse order for a third time. KDKA's Mamie Bah reports.
Three people were killed when a Los Angeles news helicopter crashed in the San Fernando Valley near the scene of a deadly bus crash.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
The Pirates held their annual day of service in honor of Roberto Clemente Day across the MLB. KDKA's Josh Taylor reports.
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.
