Hundreds of people ring in 2026 with annual Polar Bear Plunge
The frigid temperatures didn't bother hundreds of people who started their new year by splashing into the icy cold waters of the Monongahela River.
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The frigid temperatures didn't bother hundreds of people who started their new year by splashing into the icy cold waters of the Monongahela River.
It's called the season of giving, but according to The Salvation Army, its holiday donation drive is struggling.
The Salvation Army of Western PA estimates that upwards of 60,000 pounds of donated clothes and shoes will need to be thrown away.
A rare gold coin worth thousands of dollars was found in a Salvation Army kettle in Washington County.
An "angel" donor will match donations made at some red kettles across western Pennsylvania.
Around 75 volunteers worked to pack and serve food.
Workers from the Pittsburgh-area branches of the Red Cross and the Salvation Army are in Florida for Hurricane Milton.
The $562,561 surpassed the goal by more than $10,000.
The Salvation Army's local division has reached only about 28% of its fundraising goal for the Red Kettle Campaign.
In just a few short weeks, the Red Kettle Campaign kicks off once again and the Salvation Army is looking for volunteers.
The Salvation Army and First National Bank hosted a Back-to-School Bash in the South Hills Saturday for students in and around Pittsburgh.
The unexpected cost of clothing can be taxing for families and the Salvation Army stepped in to help.
Yards upon yards of donated fabric were on sale to help the Salvation Army.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Major Jodi Lloyd and Lauren Fair, of the Salvation Army, about the Light Project, which was created to lead individuals gracefully out of human trafficking.
A hot meal on a cold day can go a long way, but when that meal comes with a little Christmas cheer, it can make all the difference.
A hot meal on a cold day can go a long way, but when that meal comes with a little Christmas cheer, it can make all the difference.
After the storm ripped apart homes and lives alike, our area is stepping up to help.
After Hurricane Fiona devastated the island, The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania is stepping up to help those in need. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the story.
As students prepare for the first day of school, local organizations are making sure they don't walk into class emptyhanded.
The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Hosted The 30th Annual Women's Auxiliary Fabric Sale This Past Weekend
The Salvation Army in Washington County is helping victims of last week's fire at the Thomas Campbell Apartments.
Charitable and humanitarian organizations in Pittsburgh have already jumped into action to help those affected by the tornadoes in the midwest.
The Salvation Army provided over 100,000 toys to children in need last year alone.
The Salvation Army needs your help making sure local kids have a merry Christmas.
The Salvation Army needs volunteers for its Red Kettle Campaign this year.
Hempfield Township has announced plans for how they plan to allocate the $1.4 million surplus that is being carried over from 2025.
A man is suspected of killing his wife and his mother-in-law before turning the gun on himself, police in West Virginia said.
A Peters Township High School senior is facing over 300 felony charges after investigators said he catfished and sextorted nearly two dozen minors.
A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday.
A man was hit and killed while walking on I-80 in Mercer County after his vehicle became disabled on Thursday night, the coroner said.
Hempfield Township has announced plans for how they plan to allocate the $1.4 million surplus that is being carried over from 2025.
A man is suspected of killing his wife and his mother-in-law before turning the gun on himself, police in West Virginia said.
A Peters Township High School senior is facing over 300 felony charges after investigators said he catfished and sextorted nearly two dozen minors.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
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.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
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.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Barking Beauties is one of the best pet groomers in the city, and to go along with their eight locations to get your furry friend touched up, they also have a mobile salon! Daisy Jade checked out all they have to offer to keep your pup stylin' and profilin'!
One Pittsburgh-based, women-owned brand is turning team spirit into standout style as the NFL Draft draws closer to happening in Pittsburgh! Lauren Morris of Full Count Threads joins us in studio to "throw some fits!"
Lillith in Shadyside might not be a hidden gem to Pittsburghers, but for the rest of the country, they're starting to take notice. Chef Jamilka Borges is a semifinalist for the James Beard Awards and she joins us in the PTL kitchen to whip up some tasty treats!
Last year, Talk Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Today Live launched a Fish Fry Bracket to find which fish fry Pittsburghers love the most. Now, Daisy Jade goes to visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral Fish Fry for some great eats!
Pittsburgh Today Live begins with the pierogi that has caught everyone's attention at the Olympics, your Friday Free For All questions, and so much more!
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.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
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.
Sidney Crosby skated in a closed session on Friday morning, but will not be in the lineup against Finland.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Joseph "Trip" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
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.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A new documentary tells the story of WAMO, an iconic Pittsburgh radio station, during its time under Black leadership.
Hempfield Township has announced plans for how they plan to allocate the $1.4 million surplus that is being carried over from 2025. Erika Stanish reports.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancera nd is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Researchers say diagnoses in young adults have been rising for more than two decades.
Burgh Book Baddies reveal the book picks for this month.
Here's what to watch this weekend. And if you're looking to get off the couch, here are some events happening around the Pittsburgh area.
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.
