Pittsburgh Zoo's northern elephant seal Ellie Mae dies
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's beloved northern elephant seal Ellie Mae has died.
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The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's beloved northern elephant seal Ellie Mae has died.
Before it opens full-time in 2025, the new exhibit will be open for four weeks beginning this weekend.
A macaroni penguin born at the Pittsburgh Zoo was named Hatty after she achieved a hat trick of survival.
Our resident mascot lover Boaz Frankel was very excited to hear the news of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium's new mascot, Ruby, and decided to head to Highland Park and spend some time with the steel city's newest furry friend!
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has a new baby that will have visitors bouncing with excitement.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's new mascot has a name.
One of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium's most popular animals is becoming a mascot! We got to unveil the name of the friendly red panda on today's show.
Sensory Friendly Mornings will take place on June 12 and August 7.
According to experts, storm season began a bit early this year.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium says its animals and staff are safe following Friday's severe storms and tornado touchdowns.
A National Weather Service Pittsburgh damage survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado, with max wind speeds estimated at 105 miles per hour.
KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller spoke with a Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium official who says their animals and staff are safe after Friday's storms brought with them a tornado that damaged zoo grounds.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is getting a mascot, and they're asking the public for help naming it.
Some of Pittsburgh's favorite attractions will offer more than 100,000 free tickets this summer.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is offering discounted admission to people who bring electronic devices to be recycled.
Despite being the official state amphibian, hellbenders aren't exactly overflowing in Pennsylvania's waterways these days.
Six sea turtles that spent months recovering at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium have been released in the ocean.
The Pittsburgh Zoo has welcomed a western crowned pigeon to their flock.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium leaders address animal deaths over past seven months
Five animals have died at the zoo in the past seven months.
As the zoo faces questions over animal deaths and accreditation, the CEO is expected to address the media on Monday.
Since the beginning of the year, there have been three animal deaths at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium.
The Pittsburgh Zoo's popular sea lion Seahawk has died at age 18.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is set to reopen Sunday.
Tsuni, an elephant calf, died of a virus on Friday, and Mrithi, a silverback western lowland gorilla, died two weeks ago during a medical procedure.
A man wanted on multiple bench warrants for nearly half a year was found in an apartment, hiding under a bed.
A sick dog can lead to expensive bills, and For the Love of Chin understands that, and that's why they help those in need.
One person is dead another is hurt after a fiery three-car crash on the Liberty Bridge.
A cold front is passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday, which will lead to chilly temperatures.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region. Another strike killed at least eight in Israel.
A man wanted on multiple bench warrants for nearly half a year was found in an apartment, hiding under a bed.
A sick dog can lead to expensive bills, and For the Love of Chin understands that, and that's why they help those in need.
One person is dead another is hurt after a fiery three-car crash on the Liberty Bridge.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A cold front is passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday, which will lead to chilly temperatures.
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.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
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.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
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.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
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.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2028 Summer Games will feature squash for the first time, and Pittsburgh is a place Olympic hopefuls are gathering.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
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 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.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
When dogs get sick, the bills start to pile up, and many dog owners can't afford it. That's where For the Love of Chin steps in. KDKA's Megan Shinn explains their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Will the Penguins sign Evgeni Malkin to a contract extension soon, what is Cam Heyward's future with the Steelers, and the Pirates are in the heat of Spring Training. KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood is joined by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko to break it all down!
Pittsburgh Regional Transit said that service on the Silver Line will be temporarily suspended in parts of South Park and Bethel Park so that crews can replace and reinforce overhead electrical lines. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details commuters need to know.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
One person is dead and another is hurt after a fiery crash on the Liberty Bridge early on Sunday morning.
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.
