PennDOT receives federal grant money to improve roadways
PennDOT is getting $700,000 in federal grant money to help improve the resiliency of roadways in Pennsylvania.
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PennDOT is getting $700,000 in federal grant money to help improve the resiliency of roadways in Pennsylvania.
Late September, or early October is when most of the construction will be completed on one of Pittsburgh's most congested highways.
Pittsburghers know how much of a headache Route 28 construction can be but as John Shumway exclusively learned, it will be finished before the year is over.
Brian Peters designed the sound barrier artwork that will be up on Route 28 and he spoke exclusively with John Shumway about his design, what it will do, and how he chose the waves.
Today, and over the next couple months, PennDOT is hosting hiring events looking to hire full and part-time positions.
Route 28 northbound is back open after stones fell from an overhead railroad bridge onto the roadway.
A weeks-long closure of the New Kensington Bridge will begin today.
Two bills are being discussed in Harrisburg looking to protect drivers from tickets and fines.
Two bills are being discussed in Harrisburg looking to protect drivers from tickets and fines.
The result of all of this has changed rush hours and KDKA's John Shumway takes a look at how that has impacted all of us.
The 150-ton load consists of a giant steel cone that's 136' long and weighs 150 tons.
Traffic between the Neville Island Bridge and Crafton will be split into two lanes, similar to the current work being done north of the bridge.
If it seems like Route 28 has been under construction since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth...it's almost over.
After years and years of work, PennDOT tells our very own John Shumway that the major construction projects will be done this year.
May is National Bicycle Safety Month.
Cleanup groups said this time of year is when people notice and express their anger.
The superstructure of the bridge is being replaced, as well as a partial replacement of some of the substructure.
Thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure bill, more construction will be on the way this summer.
As construction season looms with more projects on the horizon, PennDOT is emphasizing road safety. KDKA's John Shumway has more.
PennDOT is spending nearly $330 million on construction projects across three counties.
The contract could fast-track getting the bridge reopened.
PennDOT announced new license plates to honor military members and their families.
Over the next few years, PennDOT will begin replacing the Commercial Street Bridge and they want your input.
After years of planning, construction on the next phase of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will get underway this month.
Now that PennDOT has gotten the I-79 construction zone north of the Neville Island Bridge sorted out, it's time to drop the next shoe.
Aliquippa and the city's water authority declared a state of emergency on Monday after three water main breaks.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Pitt has hired College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over its struggling women's basketball program.
Brett Dadig, a self-proclaimed Pittsburgh social media influencer, pleaded guilty to stalking 11 different women across multiple states.
The state House unanimously approved a bill to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry.
Aliquippa and the city's water authority declared a state of emergency on Monday after three water main breaks.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Pitt has hired College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over its struggling women's basketball program.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Brett Dadig, a self-proclaimed Pittsburgh social media influencer, pleaded guilty to stalking 11 different women across multiple states.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
The Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge continues with a look at the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8."
There are spots in your home that you clean on repeat, like the counters and floors, but what about the places that get a pass? Those “out of sight, out of mind” zones? Kim Rice and Michele Ramey from Cleaning Maid Beautiful are here with simple, free tips to get those spots truly clean.
Big voices, bold looks, and some seriously iconic costumes will be making their grand debut on Monday night, as the Pittsburgh Opera is turning its theater into a full-on runway for the annual fashion show.
Spring Cleaning Week is officially underway on PTL, and we’re starting in a spot that most of us try to ignore: the drain. Patrick the Handyman is here to walk us through cleaning out the drain, step by step.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt has hired College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over its struggling women's basketball program.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Aliquippa and the city's water authority declared a state of emergency on Monday after three water main breaks.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
A self-proclaimed Pittsburgh social media influencer pleaded guilty to stalking 11 different women across multiple states, federal officials said.
Making garlic bread and chicken alfredo | Home Sweet Heater
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.
