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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Pennsylvania primary election updates
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
2022 Primary Election Guide: Information for Pennsylvania voters
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls May 17 to cast their ballots in the state's Primary Election.
Josh Shapiro tests positive for COVID
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro tweeted Tuesday morning that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Coroner called to crash in Beaver County, road closed in both directions
The Beaver County coroner has been called to the scene of a vehicle crash in Ohio Township.
Mom's Morning Minute: Planning ahead for summer camp season
Summer camp season is just about here. Whether you've already chosen a camp or still deciding, there are some things parents should ask ahead of time.
Pittsburgh Weather: A 'picture perfect' day
Picture perfect weather is expected today.
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
North Huntington Twp. home struck by lightning
One person was injured and a home was heavily damaged by a lightning strike on Monday.
Man injured in Coraopolis shooting
Police are investigating after a man was shot in Coraopolis.
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Pennsylvania primary election updates
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
2022 Primary Election Guide: Information for Pennsylvania voters
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls May 17 to cast their ballots in the state's Primary Election.
Josh Shapiro tests positive for COVID
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro tweeted Tuesday morning that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Coroner called to crash in Beaver County, road closed in both directions
The Beaver County coroner has been called to the scene of a vehicle crash in Ohio Township.
Mom's Morning Minute: Planning ahead for summer camp season
Summer camp season is just about here. Whether you've already chosen a camp or still deciding, there are some things parents should ask ahead of time.
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Josh Shapiro tests positive for COVID
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro tweeted Tuesday morning that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Major parties look to pick 'winning' candidates while worried about voter turnout
Republicans and Democrats can vote in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary.
Tuesday's primary more important than ever as major parties look to pick 'winning' candidates
Republicans and Democrats can vote in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary. As political editor Jon Delano reports, there's a lot at stake, but many citizens are not expected to vote.
Pennsylvania primary election updates
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
2022 Primary Election Guide: Information for Pennsylvania voters
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls May 17 to cast their ballots in the state's Primary Election.
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Heated blankets recalled nationwide due to burn risk
A heated blanket sold nationwide is being recalled because of a burn risk.
Luxe + Willow heated blankets recalled nationwide due to burn risk
A heated blanket sold nationwide is being recalled because of a burn risk.
Recognizing and avoiding scammers who target you through your cell phone
It seems like a week doesn't go by without a new scam surfacing.
Mars Wrigley recalls a number of Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers gummy candy products
A variety of Starburst, Skittles, and Life Savers gummies are now under recall.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 292,000 SUVs
The automaker is advising all owners to stop driving the vehicles until the braking system problem can be fixed.
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Mobile mammogram unit pulls up to Heinz Field
PTL's Mikey Hood is outside of Heinz Field where the Alpha Kappa Alpha Mobile Mammogram Unit has pulled up for free screenings today.
Ask Dr. G: How old is old enough?
A new Netflix show is causing a stir. So, we're asking resiliency expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa how old is old enough for children to start doing chores.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: May 17, 2022 (Pt. 2)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: May 17, 2022 (Pt. 1)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
Pet Of The Week: Jinx
Cody Hoellerman, the chief community engagement officer at Animal Friends, stops by with Jinx, one of the many kittens that will soon be up for adoption at the shelter. It's kitten season and loving adopters are needed.
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KDKA Investigates: Firefighters union says city awarded contract for engines without input
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Mayor Gainey calls reduction in traffic stops 'a good thing'
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
Police traffic stops decreasing in Pittsburgh's communities of color
After years of criticism, police traffic stops in minority neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh have been reduced.
Pittsburgh Diocese on alert amid Roe-v-Wade developments
Parishes in the Pittsburgh Diocese are on alert for the potential of protesters disrupting masses this weekend over the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Sharpsburg recovery house operator at odds with new landlord
A recovery house operator in Sharpsburg says a dispute with her new landlord is putting the future of her program in jeopardy.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Mars Wrigley recalls a number of Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers gummy candy products
A variety of Starburst, Skittles, and Life Savers gummies are now under recall.
On land or in the water: Introducing your child to physical activity
In a world of junk food and video games, it's hard to get kids moving.
US overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says
America's overdose epidemic continues to surge.
Sabotaging Our Sleep: What you can learn from sleep lab about your habits
Our own David Highfield checked out an AHN Sleep Lab to learn about his sleeping habits.
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Pirates give up 1st inning grand slam, open series with 9-0 loss to Cubs
Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 on Monday night.
Vince Williams joins Pine-Richland coaching staff
He is the new linebackers coach for the Rams
Penguins at crossroads after playoff exit to Rangers
An offseason of potentially seismic turnover looms.
Penguins' Brian Boyle has successful knee surgery
Brian Boyle underwent successful knee surgery after he was injured in Game 6.
Antonio Brown's latest tweet has Steelers fans talking
Just five words long, Antonio Brown's latest social media post has turned the Twitterverse upside down.
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Mineo's Pizza House in Allison Park temporarily closing
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
Sunday Business Page: Making sense of the economy
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce event seeks to help the next generation
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
City and county joint report details tax-exempt property and its impact on revenue
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
Sunday Business Page: 'Operation Warp Speed'
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
Entertainment
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Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh looking for paid extras
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Carrie Underwood announces 43-city tour that will roll through Pittsburgh
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
Eric Clapton to perform in Pittsburgh in September
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has included Pittsburgh on a limited five-city tour in September.
Billy Porter serves as CMU graduation keynote speaker
He graduated from the university's School of Drama in 1991
Beyond The Cover: Going in-depth with some of the authors appearing at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books
The inaugural Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is being held this weekend in East Liberty.
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Mobile mammogram unit pulls up to Heinz Field
PTL's Mikey Hood is outside of Heinz Field where the Alpha Kappa Alpha Mobile Mammogram Unit has pulled up for free screenings today.
Ask Dr. G: How old is old enough?
A new Netflix show is causing a stir. So, we're asking resiliency expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa how old is old enough for children to start doing chores.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: May 17, 2022 (Pt. 2)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: May 17, 2022 (Pt. 1)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
Military Mondays: May 16, 2022
Military Mondays pays tribute to local servicemen and servicewomen.
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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.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
Port Authority Bus Lifted From Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Site
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
Bridge Collapses In Pittsburgh's Frick Park
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh on the morning of Jan. 28, 2022. The structure is located at Forbes and Braddock Avenues and spans Frick Park, below is Hot Dog Dam Dog Park and a walking/running trail.
