'Scary Clown Threats': Philadelphia Police, Schools Probe Social Media Posts
School officials and police in Philadelphia say they are investigating social media posts with what they called "scary clown threats."
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School officials and police in Philadelphia say they are investigating social media posts with what they called "scary clown threats."
Philadelphia police are looking for a driver who they allege purposely hit a crossing guard after she yelled at him for almost striking a child with his car.
A blood trail led police to Philadelphia after they found a woman dead in Delaware County.
Firefighters say a man has been rushed to Temple University Hospital after his car was firebombed near the campus in north Philadelphia.
A "rambling" note expressing hatred for police was found after a man opened fire on a Philadelphia police officer then went on a shooting spree, injuring a second officer, killing a woman and wounding three other people before he was shot and killed by police in an alley, authorities said Saturday.
Police say a Philadelphia pastor's wife pulled out a gun and shot an armed man who was trying to rob her and her family.
Student tour guides at a college outside Philadelphia say they have been told not to bring prospective students or their parents into a dormitory because it frequently smelled of marijuana.
A woman walking through a park in Philadelphia was stunned when something slimy slapped her in the face.
Police in Philadelphia say they've had to clear an outdoor concert stage after more than 1,000 people rushed it during a Labor Day weekend show.
Officials say two swastikas were painted on bathroom doors in the library of a private liberal arts college near Philadelphia.
Police say a man has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash in north Philadelphia that killed a woman in a wheelchair.
Authorities say another heat-related death has been recorded in Philadelphia during the current heat wave.
Philadelphia is urging residents not to swim in dumpsters after a rented trash bin was filled with fire hydrant water and transformed into a pool.
After three days of Democratic stars, including a pair of presidents, asserting she is ready for the White House, Hilary Clinton must make that case for herself on her nominating convention's final night.
Most of the activity of the Democratic National Convention is happening inside the Wells Fargo Center, but there is also a lot of action outside.
Breaking a historic barrier, Democrats triumphantly chose Hillary Clinton as their White House nominee Tuesday night, the first woman ever to lead a major political party into the general election.
Gov. Tom Wolf, who is also serving as the chair of the Pennsylvania delegation, joined the "KDKA Morning News" and says Pennsylvania is a "very important" state for Hillary Clinton to win.
Ending months of animosity, Bernie Sanders robustly embraced his former rival Hillary Clinton Monday night.
The Democratic National Convention gets underway Monday in Philadelphia with much bigger demonstrations than the Republican convention and much higher temperatures as the region copes with an oppressive heat wave.
In sweltering heat, Democrats from across the nation arrived in Philadelphia on Sunday.
We may be able to carry games in our pockets on our cellphones now, but there's nothing quite like a good, old-fashioned arcade.
Prosecutors say a New Jersey man paid a Philadelphia woman to allow him to sexually assault two girls for years.
A 13-year-old Philadelphia boy who was playing with a gun with several other teens has died after he was shot in the face.
A police officer who was shot seven times while conducting a drug investigation was saluted colleagues as he left a Philadelphia hospital.
An officer shot several times near Philadelphia got a call from country singer Kenny Chesney with an apology for announcing at a concert that he had died of his injuries.
Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The bodies of two young girls were found inside suitcases in Cleveland, Ohio, police said on Tuesday.
A stunning video shows a brick shattering the front door of a restaurant in Ambridge before a man hurls himself through the broken glass.
A video shows a rat running around the beer taps at The Urban Tap, a bar on Pittsburgh's South Side.
Seven men pleaded guilty on Monday to a series of robberies perpetrated at Pennsylvania highway rest stops in several counties.
Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The bodies of two young girls were found inside suitcases in Cleveland, Ohio, police said on Tuesday.
A stunning video shows a brick shattering the front door of a restaurant in Ambridge before a man hurls himself through the broken glass.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A video shows a rat running around the beer taps at The Urban Tap, a bar on Pittsburgh's South Side.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
Chef Crystal Baldwin is here to spice things up with a flavorful Moroccan salmon that might just become your new Friday tradition.
Pittsburgh’s past is coming to life with a swirl of cocktails, the hum of live music, and the delicious aroma of local bites! Daisy Jade was live at the Heinz History Center with a sneak peek.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joins PTL for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh has fired women's basketball coach Tory Verdi.
Pitt's season didn't end the way they wanted it to last year but Mason Heintschel said he's excited to take the next step in his second year with the team.
Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0.
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.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
A Pittsburgh-area boy set out to collect 300 cereal boxes to help feed classmates in need. But he's crushed his goal, thanks to KDKA-TV viewers.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A stunning video shows a brick shattering the front door of a restaurant in Ambridge before a man hurls himself through the broken glass. Shelley Bortz reports.
Golfers are ready to get back to work.
Federal authorities are now involved in the investigation into unauthorized hate messages broadcast over local police radio, including a threat to Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's life.
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.
