Pennsylvania Turnpike adds electric vehicle charging stations to Somerset service plazas
All 17 service plazas on the Turnpike are expected to have electric vehicle charging stations by 2027.
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All 17 service plazas on the Turnpike are expected to have electric vehicle charging stations by 2027.
Troopers on scene told KDKA that the public was not in any danger.
Police said they found more than 17 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County.
The new addition will make it easier to move through traffic and pay for tolls.
Nearly six million drivers are expected to use the Pennsylvania Turnpike through the holiday travel period.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials expect a busy travel period heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
The stretch of road is being closed so that crews can rebuilding the road around the bridges for the new stretch of the Mon/Fayette Expressway.
More than 39.4 million people will hit the roads between Thursday and Monday this Memorial Day weekend, AAA says.
It's Easter Weekend, and according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, millions will be hitting the road.
Footage from Ohio and Pennsylvania State Police shows the harrowing chase that turned deadly on both state turnpikes last week.
New video obtained by KDKA-TV shows the moment police shot and killed a man who they say had stolen a police car and led them on a chase from Ohio into Pennsylvania.
A portion of the eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is shut down after a police chase that began in Ohio.
State troopers will trade in their cruisers for construction vehicles in April as part of the Operation Orange Squeeze safety initiative.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has launched a new text messaging service.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike says drivers could see delays as open road tolling starts making its way to the Pittsburgh area.
If you've been impacted by the detour around Coal Valley Road, there's an end in sight.
For years, drivers have been asking for a project to address the current Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange in Breezewood.
The VA and PA Turnpike partner to provide health resources in Pennsylvania to rural veterans.
PennDOT and PA Turnpike have issued warnings due to dangerous weather conditions Sunday.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
A Pennsylvania Turnpike exchange is planned for Penn Township.
This Thanksgiving travel season has been a continuation of what we've seen all year long with an upward trend, whether it's by car, by train, or by plane.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike plans on redesigning the Breezewood Interchange.
Truckers were greeted with cookies, coffee, pins, and other goodies as part of the week-long celebration.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
As diesel prices continue to sit at all-time highs, they have a direct impact on several industries.
Smithfield Street in Downtown Pittsburgh is being redesigned.
A man was arrested after police said they identified him in a video depicting the sexual abuse of a toddler that was distributed on the dark web.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A man was arrested after police said they identified him in a video depicting the sexual abuse of a toddler that was distributed on the dark web.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
Jurkovec is facing two felony charges in connection with the alleged theft.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
What do you do if you're an hour away from kickoff and friends are coming over to watch the game? Don't panic. Giant Eagle can help you craft a tailgate spread worthy of game day.
Heather and David join antiques appraisal expert Dr. Lori to guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Pittsburgh Earth Day's annual Ecolution Fashion Gala takes place on Sept. 30 at The Pennsylvanian.
Shari Zatman put Heather and David to the test to see if they could create a fall centerpiece!
Party planner extraordinaire Shari Zatman, with Perfectly Planned by Shari, shows how to throw a fall-themed party that's all DIY!
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
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.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The forfeits come just over one week after head coach Brian Tarrant was suspended for the rest of the season for violations of WPIAL rules.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
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.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
More than a year after a whistleblower came forward with allegations involving thousands of dead pets, grieving pet owners are still waiting for the criminal case against a Pittsburgh funeral director to go to trial. But the Pennsylvania attorney general says that will change soon. KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
A New Kensington officer had been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into the excessive use of force on a suspect, who ended up in the hospital with facial fractures. But last night the council accepted his resignation prior to the outcome of that probe. Andy Sheehan reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast.
With an anticipated 2027 budget from Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor expected to be released next week, City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown, giving the current state of the city's finances, recapping events that led to current fiscal challenges and looking for ways of improving its long-term outlook. Josh Taylor reports.
Did former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey waste millions of dollars lavishing contracts on supporters for political gain? An unsealed warrant questions dozens of no-bid contracts and whether the Gainey administration circumvented the law. But today some members of city council pushed back, denying any wrongdoing by themselves or the former mayor.
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.
