PTL Links March 30, 2016
Some of today's guests/topics include: Salvation Army, Post-Gazette 'Seen' Column & Rania Harris. Click for more information about today's guests!
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Some of today's guests/topics include: Salvation Army, Post-Gazette 'Seen' Column & Rania Harris. Click for more information about today's guests!
Thirty members of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary turn out each Wednesday at the organization's warehouse in Green Tree to sort fabrics and yarn for the 28th annual Fabric Fair.
For the past two years, a man has been willingly living in a box to raise money and awareness of the homeless.
Donating, recycling, or just getting rid of an old TV for free is getting to be a real challenge in Pennsylvania.
It was a long Friday night and Saturday for the Duquesne basketball team. They were among the slew of people stranded in the snow on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, due to a massive storm rocking the east coast.
One week before Christmas, the Salvation Army was still short of its goal of raising $2,604,268 in western Pennsylvania.
Steelers' linebacker Arthur Moats has disguised himself as a mover for Bob's Discount Furniture.
You may have already seen or heard the bell ringers, but the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign officially kicks off today.
Some of today's guests include: Heinz History Center, Salvation Army Garbage Bag Gala & Night Of The Singing Dead! Click for more information about today's guests!
Some of today's topics include: Rivers Casino Salvation Army's Most Amazing Race Point Park University Click here for more of today's links!
Police and SWAT team members surrounded a home in McKees Rocks late Tuesday night and through Wednesday morning.
It has been nearly a month since a Salvation Army employee gave a co-worker a second chance at life.
It was a big day for two Salvation Army employees. Kate Esker and Mike Riemer both underwent surgery at Allegheny General Hospital on Tuesday, and are recovering well. Esker donated a kidney to Riemer.
Michael Riemer, Director of Emergency Disaster Services at The Salvation Army's Western Pennsylvania Division, is to receive a kidney Tuesday from co-worker Kate Esker.
The SWAT team has been called to a situation in Homewood.
Some of today's topics include: J Film Festival Salvation Army Fabric Fair Doug Oster Click here for more of today's links!
Crews were called to a three-alarm fire early Tuesday morning in the Larimer section of Pittsburgh.
The Salvation Army says they are well-behind their fundraising goal for the holiday season.
A mystery donor in Morgantown is continuing a tradition that began in the late 1970s.
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign has been helping people since the late 1800s. This week, the charitable organization paired up to with Walmart to take some kids shopping.
Police need help tracking down a couple who decided to steal one of the Salvation Army's Red Kettles from a local store.
Sheena Allen and her 5-year-old daughter London are looking at the Christmas holiday worry-free this year.
Although the holidays usually inspire us to give more, the Salvation Army says donations are down this year.
Lisa Hawkins, like many people, was compelled to donate to one of the numerous Salvation Army red kettles.
Dr. Alfred Garwood's life is a miracle, and with that in mind, he has an obligation to do something worthwhile. That something is the Eradicate Hate Summit.
A flash flood risk is in place for most of the region on Sunday, with areas to the south of Pittsburgh seeing the highest risk.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Dr. Alfred Garwood's life is a miracle, and with that in mind, he has an obligation to do something worthwhile. That something is the Eradicate Hate Summit.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
A flash flood risk is in place for most of the region on Sunday, with areas to the south of Pittsburgh seeing the highest risk.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
It's a special performance! The debut of a song written by PTL's Maria DeBone and performed by PTL producer Teddy Stevenson! After all, we are neighbors every day!
As part of the 5th annual PTL KDKA Turkey Fund Kickoff Show, celebrating 45 years of the KDKA Turkey Fund, six amazing partners and friends donated some prizes for lucky members in the live audience!
Auctioneer Roger Croll from Croll's Mills Auction Services returns to PTL, and he helps us with bidding on a live painting from Kati Schoeb, lunch with Dr. Lori, a PTL experience, and Pittsburgh Steelers tickets with on-field access!
It's a special edition of our weekly game, "What's It Worth?" Dr. Lori joined us on stage to appraise three items belonging to Mikey, Ron, and Daisy!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards with two touchdowns, Koby Howard scored twice and No. 14 Penn State cruised past Buffalo 55-13.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Dr. Alfred Garwood's life is a miracle, and with that in mind, he has an obligation to do something worthwhile. That something is the Eradicate Hate Summit. Megan Shinn shares his work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A flash flooding risk is in place, with the highest chance occurring to the south of Pittsburgh. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley has the forecast.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Workers, parents, and union members rallied this weekend to reaffirm their support for the county's paid parental leave proposal.
Dr. Mark Cantrell, a professor of public health at Duquesne University, was one of the Americans who were killed in the flooding and mudslides earlier this year in Nepal.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the 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.
