Soldier Gives Family Big Holiday Surprise At Penguins' Game
It was the surprise of a lifetime for a local family this weekend when their brother, who is serving in the Army, returned home from overseas just in time for the holidays.
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It was the surprise of a lifetime for a local family this weekend when their brother, who is serving in the Army, returned home from overseas just in time for the holidays.
Sidney Crosby scored his 20th goal of the season Saturday, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins win a season-high seventh straight game with a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.
Penguins' backup goaltender Jeff Zatkoff has signed a two-year contract extension with the team.
Chris Kunitz scored his 19th goal, Sidney Crosby had two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped out to a four-goal lead before beating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Thursday night for their season-high sixth straight victory.
Brandon Sutter scored in the third period and then rescued the Penguins with the only goal of the shootout to lift Pittsburgh to a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
This time of year, plenty of letters are addressed to the North Pole and Mr. Santa Claus. Well, it pays to have people in the right places. Lucky enough for me, I was able to intercept a few Christmas lists (as the big day is just a week away) that were addressed to Santa that emanated from right here in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended for five games without pay by the NHL for a check to the head of Detroit forward Justin Abdelkader.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking to extend their winning streak to five games when they take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight.
Pens forward Craig Adams joined 93-7 The Fan for his weekly visit, and said that the team's best player so far does not wear number 87.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night at CONSOL Energy Center.
The Penguins are already battling a series of injuries on the blue line, but they will likely be without another defenseman because of a suspension.
It took about a week, but the NHL finally handed down its disciplinary action against Boston Bruins' tough guy Shawn Thornton.
The Pittsburgh Penguins unveiled the jerseys the team will wear when they take the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2014 Stadium Series.
Pens winger Pascal Dupuis joined The Fan Morning Show Thursday prior to practice and before the league meets with Shawn Thornton about his hit on Brooks Orpik.
It is so easy to blame the NHL. A cop out, really.
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma joined Vinnie and Cook to talk about suspensions, the role of fighting, the current state of the Pens, and his planning for the Olympics.
Kids from 63 Allegheny County schools got a close look today at their sports idols on ice.
The Craig Adams Show with Vinnie and Cook featured discussion on the Shawn Thornton and James Neal incidents in Boston.
Evgeni Malkin scored in his return from a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby added his 16th goal, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night.
Some 34-hundred miles from the North Pole, as the sleigh flies, the Holiday Market is back for its second season in Market Square.
James Neal has been suspended for five games for an incident that happened during the Penguins' 3-2 loss against the Boston Bruins Saturday night.
Brooks Orpik became the latest victim of a disturbing trend in the National Hockey League over the weekend.
Zdeno Chara scored with 13 seconds left in regulation after David Krejci tied it late, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night in a game that saw Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik taken from the ice on a stretcher.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being pulled down and punched by Boston's Shawn Thornton in the opening period.
Sidney Crosby went through a cluster of New York Islanders like they weren't even there. With the puck on his stick in overtime, all he saw was the net. And then he hit it.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
An 8-year-old died after an accident involving farm equipment in Mercer County on Friday morning, authorities said.
A family from Elizabeth found a megalodon tooth while on vacation.
Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
The Promise Center of Homewood held a special celebration this week to recognize the students who completed their summer reading program.
An 8-year-old died after an accident involving farm equipment in Mercer County on Friday morning, authorities said.
A Beaver Falls High School teacher is facing charges after police said she was having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
A family from Elizabeth found a megalodon tooth while on vacation.
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Westmoreland County detectives have charged a Leechburg man who allegedly had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a minor for years.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Tech Expert & Entrepreneur Cami Nwokedi showed Heather & David a "smart notebook" that's designed to do less so your kids can learn more.
Fitness & Nutrition Expert Lisa Stugart showed Heather & David how to make a Snack Station for all the hungry kids out there who will soon be heading back to school.
Daisy Jade takes a trip to the Pitt Shop to see how the University of Pittsburgh is upping its game when it comes to Back to School swag.
Heather & David got to hold some iconic Pirates history, like an original signed Roberto Clemente and Dave Parker bat. They had to put on their white gloves for this one!
Robby Incmikoski, who's probably been seen a few times on KDKA Sports, did his first-ever PTL live shot at the Washington County Agricultural Fair. He got to see why this fair is the oldest-running agricultural fair in Western PA. He went for the rides, but stayed for the food.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Pony League World Series championship game was canceled because organizers said the rain made the field "unplayable."
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Little Italy Days brings tens of thousands of people to Bloomfield, so it may be surprising to hear that some local businesses choose to skip the festival entirely. KDKA's Ricky Sayer reports.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and Will Graves discuss the sports topics of the day.
Back in the day, kids were expected to help around the house simply because they were part of the household. And studies suggest those responsibilities may help develop skills linked to future success. Holly Wilbanks is breaking down why making your kids do the dishes could actually be an investment in their future.
School drop-offs, practices, homework, meetings -- pretty soon our calendars are going to need their own calendars. Which is why we want school night dinners to be quick, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring! Chef Anthony from Don’s Appliances is sharing a recipe that's a weeknight winner for the whole family.
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.
