PETA Calls For Punxsutawney Phil's Retirement, Suggests Replacing Him With Persimmon Seeds
PETA is once again calling for the retirement of Punxsutawney Phil.
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PETA: Retire 'Long-Suffering' Punxsutawney Phil, Replace Him With Animatronics
PETA wants some big changes made to a longstanding Groundhog Day tradition.
PETA Offers Up To $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To Arrest Of Person Who Tied Firecrackers To Cat's Paw
PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for anyone who can help solve the case of who tied firecrackers to a cat's front paw.
PETA Offering Reward To Find Suspect Who Killed Hempfield Twp. Cow
PETA is offering a reward for help finding the person who killed a cow in Hempfield Township.
'Just For Show': Pittsburgh Zoo Issues Response To PETA Filing Complaint Over Baby Elephant's Death
The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium has issued a response to the latest attack from PETA.
PETA Calls For End Of Animal Acts In Shrine Circus After 7 People Injured By Spooked Camel
Animal rights groups are calling on the Shrine Circus to stop using animals in its shows.
PETA Seeks To Memorialize Lobsters Killed In Crash With Roadside Monument
PETA is looking to build a large tombstone to memorialize lobsters killed in a truck crash in Maine.
Cage Free: Animal Crackers No Longer Behind Bars On New Packaging
After more than a century behind bars, the beasts on boxes of animal crackers are roaming free.
Pittsburgh Zoo Baby Elephant Gravely Ill
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium says that their new baby elephant is gravely ill.
PETA Lodges New Allegations Against Pitt's Labs
PETA has fired another salvo at Pitt claiming 50 incidents of abuse on research mice.
PETA: Polar Bear Died Of Broken Heart After Companion Sent To Pittsburgh Zoo
PETA is blaming a broken heart for the death of a polar bear.
PETA Still Not Satisfied After Investigators Find No Violations At Pitt Lab
PETA's undercover video purported to show abuse of the animals housed at The University of Pittsburgh's John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center in Lawrenceville.
PETA Files Complaint Against Pitt Research Lab, Set To Release Undercover Video
The University of Pittsburgh says it's been cleared by the United States Department of Agriculture, after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals filed a complaint about the treatment of lab animals at Pitt's Rangos Research facility in Lawrenceville.
PETA Pens Letter Asking NHL To Ban Use Of Live Animals
PETA has sent a letter to the NHL asking them to ban the use of live animals at hockey games.
PETA Furious About Live Penguins Being Put Onto Ice During Stadium Series
Fans at Heinz Field were delighted over the weekend by live penguins from the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium waddling on the ice.
SeaWorld Admits Workers "Infiltrated Animal Rights Groups"
SeaWorld is acknowledging that it sent a worker to infiltrate an animal rights group which opposed the theme park.
PETA: Turn 'Silence Of The Lambs' House Into Museum For Wearing Skins Of Slain Animals
An animal rights group wants to convert the western Pennsylvania house used in the film "The Silence of the Lambs" into an empathy museum, where visitors could wear the skins of slain and abused animals.
PETA Offers $5,000 To Find Person Who Killed Bald Eagle
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is offering a reward to help find the person who shot a Bald Eagle that ultimately died as a result of its injuries.
Changes Being Made To Mt. Lebanon Deer Culling Plan
Some changes are being made to a controversial deer culling plan in Mount Lebanon.
Anti-Culling Protesters Demonstrate At Mt. Lebanon Meeting
People who are against Mount Lebanon's controversial plan to thin the deer herd in their community made their voices heard during a commissioners' meeting and protest on Monday night.
USDA Report Orders Pittsburgh Zoo To Review Use Of Dogs To Herd Elephants
A report by the USDA has ordered changes to the way the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium uses dogs to help control its elephants and protect human handlers.
PETA Criticizes Zoo Using Dogs To Herd Elephants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating complaints by People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals that Pittsburgh zoo officials are being cruel by using dogs to herd its elephants.
PETA's Top 5 Vegetarian-Friendly MLB Ballparks
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals recently ranked the top vegetarian-friendly ballparks in Major League Baseball.
Pittsburgh Woman Named PETA's "Sexiest Vegan Next Door"
A Wexford woman has been named PETA's "Sexiest Vegan Next Door." The animal rights group held a nationwide contest to find the sexiest vegan in the country.
Pittsburgh Woman Finalist For PETA's Sexiest Vegan
A local woman could end up named PETA's "Sexiest Vegan Next Door 2014."
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Cosmo on Carson to close in September as owners eye transition to sports bar
A popular nightclub on the South Side is shutting down.
Springdale firefighters from early 1900s receive grave markers
On Wednesday, the department unveiled new headstones for the men.
Police searching for 3 suspects in connection with mass shooting near West Philly rec center
For any shooting near a rec center, school or library, the city will offer a $10,000 reward for info leading to arrest.
Remains of Korean War soldier to be buried in Pennsylvania
The remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Ohio killed in the Korean War will be buried in Pennsylvania, officials said.
Butler Area School District no longer allows snacks for birthday celebrations
Butler Area School District is changing its birthday celebration policy.
Injured blue heron rescued by Pittsburgh animal control officer
A Pittsburgh animal control officer found a blue heron.
Airbnb launches 'anti-party technology'
Local Airbnb hosts have mixed thoughts about the short-term rental company's new screening system.
Officials warn drivers to be careful as back to school makes roads busier
Back to school affects not only schools, students and families but also other drivers on the roads.
Alleged Capitol rioter Robert Morss will stand trial without a jury
Federal prosecutors say Robert Morss was an instigator during the riot.
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Cosmo on Carson to close in September as owners eye transition to sports bar
A popular nightclub on the South Side is shutting down.
Springdale firefighters from early 1900s receive grave markers
On Wednesday, the department unveiled new headstones for the men.
Police searching for 3 suspects in connection with mass shooting near West Philly rec center
For any shooting near a rec center, school or library, the city will offer a $10,000 reward for info leading to arrest.
Remains of Korean War soldier to be buried in Pennsylvania
The remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Ohio killed in the Korean War will be buried in Pennsylvania, officials said.
Butler Area School District no longer allows snacks for birthday celebrations
Butler Area School District is changing its birthday celebration policy.
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Two bills in Pennsylvania General Assembly aim to create open primaries
The goal is to allow voters who aren't registered to a specific party to participate in primary elections.
Doug Mastriano challenges Josh Shapiro to 2 debates
6:17: Mastriano challenged Shapiro to a debate with some weird rules
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
President Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act into law
President Biden is signing the Inflation Reduction Act, making it officially a law, on Tuesday.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice: Voters shouldn't decide abortion access issue
The Republican governor said the state's abortion law falls under the scrutiny of the Legislature and the attorney general.
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Thousands of SUVs recalled due to seatbelt issue
General Motors has issued a recall that impacts thousands of SUVs.
Thousands of SUVs recalled due to seatbelt issue
The recall includes Escalades, Suburbans, Tahoes, and Yukons.
Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Frozen pizzas recalled because they may contain metal pieces
The USDA has announced a recall for frozen pizzas that may be contaminated with metal pieces.
Pittsburgh-based 4moms recalls more than 2M infant rockers, swings after baby dies
Pittsburgh-based 4moms is recalling more than 2 million infant rockers and swings after a baby died.
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Something Good: A new bicycle
A Pittsburgh police officer is helping out a local girl who lost her bicycle in a fire.
Eye On Health: AHN Seneca Valley
In this week's Eye On Health, we're getting a look inside the new AHN Seneca Valley Outpatient Center in Harmony.
One Tank Away: On the golf course at Avalon Golf & Country Club
PTL's Daisy Jade heads to Lawrence County for a little summer getaway at the Avalon Golf & Country Club in New Castle.
Waiting Child: Gwen
This week's Waiting Child is Gwen! (ID #: C33AA28)
Cooking With Rania: Greek Salad
Rania Harris is using all those fresh garden vegetables in this week's recipe!
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Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
In 10 months as Washington County DA, Jason Walsh seeks death penalty against 8
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
City says affordable housing is one way to help people experiencing homelessness
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
KDKA Investigates: Helping people experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Developers say cracker plant in Beaver County will be economic boost needed for region
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
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CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Doctors not concerned about monkeypox spreading at schools
A confirmed monkeypox case was found at a YMCA camp just weeks before the beginning of the school year.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
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Four-run first inning helps Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
The Pirates were held scoreless for seven innings.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Steelers fans from North Carolina have not missed a game in 7 years
Steelers fans from North Carolina have not missed a game in 7 years
Pirates' Rodolfo Castro suspended 1 game for having cellphone in pocket during game
The penalty, which included an undisclosed fine, had been set to take effect Tuesday night when the Pirates hosted Boston.
WPIAL to host 2022 championship football games at Acrisure Stadium and Norwin High School
Four of the six title games will be played at Acrisure Stadium.
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President Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act into law
President Biden is signing the Inflation Reduction Act, making it officially a law, on Tuesday.
CEO of Brighton Rehab, 4 others indicted on health care fraud charges
Federal investigators have indicted five people, including the CEO of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County, of health care fraud.
Unpaid unemployment: the frustrations surrounding delays in receiving payments
Several times per week here at KDKA, we hear from unemployed people whose frustrations have boiled over while trying to get some help from the state -- so John Shumway went asking for answers.
Animal shelters overwhelmed as more and more people surrender their pets
Animal shelters in some areas of the country are seeing more pets returned to their care.
Recall expands for baked goods possibly contaminated with plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands is expanding its voluntary recall of baked goods over the potential presence of hard pieces of plastic.
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August Wilson House grand opening draws family, community members, and supporters
The doors to the renovated building opened on Saturday.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Yo-Yo Ma to join Pittsburgh Symphony for one-night performance in February
The legendary cellist will be in Pittsburgh for one night only.
Organizers announce plans for Little Italy Days in Bloomfield
The 20th annual Pittsburgh Little Italy Days returns to Bloomfield on Aug. 18-21.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
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Penn Hills SD to receive state grant towards security, mental health
State Senator Jay Costa says enhancing school security and mental health resources were a priority for state lawmakers.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: August 17, 2022 (Pt. 3)
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: August 17, 2022 (Pt. 1)
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: August 17, 2022 (Pt. 2)
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (8/17)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
