Year in review: 2024's biggest news stories
2024 was a year full of headlines, breaking news, and big stories.
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2024 was a year full of headlines, breaking news, and big stories.
The longtime outfielder/designated hitter is staying in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates sent minor-league pitcher Joe Vogatsky to Boston for Valdez.
Earlier this week, the team made a trade, acquiring first basemen Spencer Horwitz in a swap for Luis Ortiz and two pitching prospects.
The Pirates sent Luis Ortiz and two minor-league pitchers to Cleveland in exchange for the first baseman.
Parker played 11 seasons for the Pirates from 1973 to 1983.
Brent Strom has been hired as the Pittsburgh Pirates' assistant pitching coach.
Strzelecki was designated for assignment by the Guardians earlier this month.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Hague returns to the Pirates after spending time with the club as a player in the early 2010s.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes finished third in the National League Cy Young Award voting on Wednesday.
People are calling and flocking to sports cards and memorabilia stores looking for the one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was named the National League Rookie of the Year.
A Robinson Township collectibles shop thinks it can one-up the Pirates' offer for a special Paul Skenes rookie card.
The Pirates are offering 30 years' worth of season tickets behind home plate in exchange for a rare Paul Skenes rookie card.
Skenes' historic rookie season continued, being named to the 2024 All-MLB First Team.
Four billboards calling for owner Bob Nutting to sell the team were raised around Pittsburgh earlier this week.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was named a finalist for the National League Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards.
Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne will be Saturday's guest pickers on ESPN's College Gameday for the LSU-Alabama game.
Triolo is the 21st member of the Pittsburgh Pirates to win a Gold Glove Award since they began being presented in 1958.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says the team needs to get better faster following a last-place finish in the NL Central.
Andy Haines and Justin Meccage are no longer with the Pirates.
Skenes is the second player from the Pirates to be named the publication's Rookie of the Year alongside Andrew McCutchen in 2009.
Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees ended the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Paul Skenes pitched two perfect innings in his Yankee Stadium debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five homers, including four off rookie Luis Gil, in a 9-4 win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs.
Highs will hit the mid-70s and the weather is looking fantastic
The park opens for the season on Saturday as the Phantom's Revenge turns 25 years old this year.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
Airbnb hosts in Pittsburgh are coming to terms with the possibility of earning less money than they expected.
Three motorcycle club members are charged in thefts targeting Harley-Davidson dealerships in Pennsylvania.
Highs will hit the mid-70s and the weather is looking fantastic
The park opens for the season on Saturday as the Phantom's Revenge turns 25 years old this year.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
Airbnb hosts in Pittsburgh are coming to terms with the possibility of earning less money than they expected.
Three motorcycle club members are charged in thefts targeting Harley-Davidson dealerships in Pennsylvania.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back on PTL and he's letting you know the best weekend events in Pittsburgh!
The Kitchen at Soba is offering up some heat to celebrate the Thai new year, Songkran, and Chef Bill Fuller shows us just how delicious they are!
Joining the show is Liz Aqiuno an etiquette expert and she's giving some tips and tricks on how we can show the rest of the country how hospitable we are during the NFL draft.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade takes us to Lawrenceville and one of the best places to grab a drink with friends this summer - Spirit!
If you're going to be at the Pirates game on May 14, two familiar faces are taking the mound - Heather and David! They talk strategy, and much more on today's PTL Chat!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
There are plenty of events happening around the city for the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at the Live! Casino in Hempfield Township to open Mangia, a new market and eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine from local favorite DeLallo.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
It's prime time for the yellow flowers and you'll want to deal with them before they seed.
The park is celebrating milestone anniversaries for two of its iconic rides this year.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss today's sports topics.
With a week to go until the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, many had been hoping they can cash in by renting out their homes to visitors.
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.
