Smithfield Street Bridge to undergo $8 million renovation
Traffic restrictions will be in place but the bridge will remain open through most of the project.
South Side
Smithfield Street Bridge undergoing restoration
The $8 million renovation project will bring traffic restrictions along with it.
PennDOT shifts East Carson Street paving work to daylight hours due to workers being harassed
A major paving project on Pittsburgh's South Side is being moved from nighttime work to early morning hours because of PennDOT workers being harassed.
The South Side Fashion Show returns for 2022
The South Side Fashion Show returns to Carson Street on October 1, 2022.
UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH ride underway
Today is the day that hundreds of bikers will take off in the PedalPGH ride!
Allegheny County Heath Department to treat local neighborhoods for mosquitoes
Collected samples tested positive for the West Nile virus.
District Attorney Stephen Zappala meets with South Side bar owners to discuss reducing violence
District Attorney Stephen Zappala and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald privately met with bar owners on the South Side to discuss solutions to violence in the neighborhood; KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
One person in custody following shooting on the South Side
KDKA's Bryant Reed shares the latest details after another shooting was confirmed on Pittsburgh's South Side.
Security guard detains suspected shooter on South Side, victim in critical condition
Pittsburgh Police say a security guard helped detain the suspect in an overnight shooting.
Victim in critical condition after South Side shooting
According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, a security guard helped detained the suspect. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the latest from Pittsburgh Police Headquarters.
2 Pittsburgh officers injured while trying to arrest suspect on South Side
Two Pittsburgh police officers were injured while trying to make an arrest on the South Side.
2 Pittsburgh officers injured while trying to arrest suspect on South Side
Two Pittsburgh police officers were injured while trying to make an arrest on the South Side.
Developers break ground at former Joseph F. Finch Distillery
The South Shore Distillery is expected to be up and running by late 2023.
Whiskey distillery returns to South Side
Developers broke ground at the former Joseph F. Finch Distillery on the South Side.
Excuses Bar & Grille closing its doors
A popular South Side bar is closing.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, South Side business owners discuss solutions to violence
Mayor Ed Gainey is keeping his promise to residents and business owners on Pittsburgh's South Side to help curb the violence that has plagued the area; KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
Man charged in shooting that injured twins on the South Side
A man has been charged in a shooting that injured two people back in May on the South Side.
Three women shot on the South Side
All three women were believed to be shot somewhere near S. 12th Street.
Mayor Gainey getting briefed on arrest near Ormsby Pool
Mayor Ed Gainey addressed the arrest of a 15-year-old boy with a gun after a fight near Ormsby Pool on the South Side; KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
Residents safely escape after South Side apartment building catches on fire
Two people safely escaped their South Side apartments when a building next door went up in flames; KDKA's Briana Smith reports.
Apartment fire on South Side
The Pittsburgh Bureau of fire responded to a four-alarm fire on the South Side. KDKA's Briana Smith has the details live from the scene.
Early morning fire on the South Side considered suspicious
The building is located in the 1900 block of E. Carson Street.
Juvenile arrested with gun after fight near South Side pool
A juvenile was arrested after he was spotted with a gun near a Pittsburgh pool during a fight.
Juvenile arrested with gun after fight near South Side pool
A juvenile was arrested after he was spotted with a gun near a Pittsburgh pool during a fight.
Mayor Ed Gainey makes a late-night visit to South Side amid increase in gun violence
The mayor walked E. Carson Street, meeting with police and citizens alike.
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Fall Foliage Report: 'Spectacular' colors expected this year as trees start to change
The first fall foliage report of the season is here and it's predicting "spectacular" colors.
Live Updates: Ian forecast to become hurricane again after tearing through Florida
Florida is seeing widespread devastation in the storm's wake.
Student in custody, staff member hospitalized after assault at Oliver Citywide Academy
A student is in custody and a staff member is in the hospital after an assault at Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy.
Simon & Schuster announces AuthorFest with John Irving and Jason Reynolds on Oct. 13
Bestselling authors John Irving and Jason Reynolds will participate in a conversation moderated by Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp.
Pittsburgh police and ATF offering $10,000 reward for information regarding vehicle arson
They are looking for two suspects that set fire to three Pittsburgh police cruisers.
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Fall Foliage Report: 'Spectacular' colors expected this year as trees start to change
The first fall foliage report of the season is here and it's predicting "spectacular" colors.
Live Updates: Ian forecast to become hurricane again after tearing through Florida
Florida is seeing widespread devastation in the storm's wake.
Student in custody, staff member hospitalized after assault at Oliver Citywide Academy
A student is in custody and a staff member is in the hospital after an assault at Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy.
How to help: Give to those devastated during hurricane season
Hurricane season is leaving a path of destruction through the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and now into Florida.
Pittsburgh police and ATF offering $10,000 reward for information regarding vehicle arson
They are looking for two suspects that set fire to three Pittsburgh police cruisers.
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Anti-Fetterman billboard paid for by Oz campaign goes up in Braddock
The billboard continued Oz's strategy of calling the former Braddock mayor "soft on crime."
CBS News poll delves into key issues for Pennsylvania voters, tightening race between Fetterman-Oz
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll is diving deeper into the heated races coming up in the midterm elections.
Economy, abortion shape Pennsylvania races — CBS News Battleground Tracker
Democrats lead in key Senate and gubernatorial contests.
EXPLAINER: Doug Mastriano's plan for Pennsylvania school choice
Doug Mastriano has alluded to proposals that would be a transformative overhaul of the state's K-12 education system.
Mastriano's views on abortion go beyond the position of anti-abortion groups
Political editor Jon Delano has more on what exactly Mastriano said.
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FDA recalls two salad dressings for undeclared ingredients
Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing and Tuscan Gardens Restaurant Style Italian Dessing are being pulled from store shelves due to undeclared soy and wheat.
Etiquette in the air: Vacationer survey tracks courtesy among flyers
Do you take your shoes off? What about reclining your seat? The new survey dug into all of this.
Parent's Perspective: Tips for early holiday shopping
Here are some tips to help you get a head start on holiday shopping!
Deadlines coming soon for relaxed rules on flexible spending accounts
You may not even realize it, but you could lose out on hundreds of dollars when the year ends -- and it's money you're already setting aside for yourself.
Nissan recalls 20K vehicles over power steering problem
Nissan is recalling more than 20,000 vehicles for a power steering problem.
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Something Good: Woofstock
The Washington Area Humane Society is set to hold a fun pet-themed event -- Woofstock.
Healthy and stealthy easy to make meals
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison is in the PTL Kitchen with registered dietician and author Emily Kyle for advice on making healthy, easy to make meals.
PTL Weekend Guide: Sept. 29, 2022
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look at what's going on around town this weekend!
Lincoln Park Center for the Performing Arts opens season with "Into the Woods"
PTL's Mikey Hood visits the Lincoln Park Center for the Performing Arts where they are getting ready to open their new season with a classic -- "Into The Woods!"
Dining Dish: Oakland's restaurant scene
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette foodie Hal B. Klein has a look at Oakland's vibrant dining scene and how it has changed over the years!
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Police at odds with progressive district judges
For years, police and district justices have worked in tandem, but more recently they've been at war.
Kids saving kids: How statewide reporting tools can help prevent, stop school shootings
Ashlee Petranovich, a high school junior in Colorado, constantly thinks about something many generations before her did not.
Pittsburgh's land bank hasn't rehabbed a single blighted house in its 9 years
The Pittsburgh Land Bank hasn't rehabbed a single house in nine years.
Homeowner says scammer listed Lawrenceville home for sale on Zillow
It is just the latest scam to bilk prospective buyers out of money.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Health
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Preparing for the BF-7 COVID-19 variant and flu season
Move over, BA-4 and BA-5, there's a new COVID-19 variant that's spreading even as the push is on for the current round of boosters.
Biden Administration to hold first conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health since 1969
The goal is to end hunger in America in eight years.
Gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano said women who get abortions should be charged with murder
Mastriano made the comments in 2019 on a Harrisburg radio program after he introduced an abortion ban in the state senate.
Allegheny County reports 2nd human West Nile virus case
A second human case of West Nile virus has been found in an Allegheny County resident.
Could daily coffee help you live longer? New study suggests health benefits
Now there's scientific proof: coffee may be as good for your heart as it is for your soul.
Sports
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Jets QB Zach Wilson will start Sunday against Pittsburgh
Zach Wilson was back under center for the New York Jets, taking snaps and preparing to start for the first time this season.
Andújar's bases-clearing double lifts Pirates over Reds 4-1
Miguel Andújar hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Steelers' Najee Harris unveils grab-and-go breakfast cart at Barack Obama Academy
If Najee Harris isn't making moves on the football field, he's doing it in the community.
Mike Tomlin: There are a lot of things we need to do better
With his team 1-2 and facing the New York Jets at home on Sunday, Mike Tomlin addressed the media in his weekly presser.
Suwinski double keys 4-run 7th, Pirates beat Reds 8-3
Jack Suwinski hit a two-run double to key a four-run seventh inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Monday night.
Business News
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The Good Stuff: Cookie Cookie Ice Cream
A new ice cream shop has opened in our area -- and they're helping kids with special needs find the right employment fit.
Here are the Bed Bath & Beyond stores that are set to close
Beleaguered retailer announced more than 50 locations that will be shuttered, including several in Ohio.
What is quiet quitting?
What is quiet quitting?
Moonlit Burgers set to open second location in Pittsburgh
The popular burger joint opened during the pandemic will get a second location.
Raising Cane's poised to open first Pittsburgh-area location
It's a time to celebrate for chicken finger lovers in Western Pennsylvania.
Entertainment
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Monessen native Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59
Coolio died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
Celebrate Autumn: A guide to fall festivals in Western Pennsylvania
Enjoy autumn at these fall festivals going on throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Harry Connick Jr. coming to Pittsburgh this holiday season
Harry Connick Jr. is coming to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Queen Elizabeth II moved to Westminster Hall to lie in state
The queen's son King Charles III, and his sons William and Harry, were among the members of the royal family who accompanied her coffin through the British capital.
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KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (9/29)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours' 7-day forecast!
Pittsburgh police and ATF offering $10,000 reward for information regarding vehicle arson
A $10,000 reward is posted for anyone with information regarding the arson of three Pittsburgh police cruisers.
Pittsburgh Promise receives gift
Pittsburgh Public School students joined a college fair put on by the Pittsburgh Promise. As KDKA's Bryant Reed explains, the organization got a gift to keep giving students educational opportunities.
Join us for KDKA STEAM Fest at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Join us for KDKA STEAM Fest on Oct. 10, 2022, at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
Coming up on PTL!
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Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
