Penn Hills officer died by suicide after complications from Lasik, parents say
A mother and father in Penn Hills say they're wading through an ocean of grief right now, but they're fighting through the pain for a purpose.
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A mother and father in Penn Hills say they're wading through an ocean of grief right now, but they're fighting through the pain for a purpose.
After recent teen suicides in the Pittsburgh area, here are signs that friends and family can look for to step in and prevent a tragedy.
A West Virginia judge ordered that a monitor be put in place to oversee state child protective services placements in hotels and camps after a 12-year-old boy in state care attempted suicide in a hotel room.
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Can you imagine biking 3,000 miles? One woman is doing just that across the U.S. and she's riding through Pittsburgh.
Some Republican lawmakers in West Virginia want to ban transgender youth at risk for self-harm or suicide from accessing medical interventions such as hormone therapy.
One in eight people globally are living with a mental health condition. Mental health organizations in the Pittsburgh area are reminding people to raise awareness and help break the stigma.
Mental health experts say the three-digit number has made help more accessible than before.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Allison Spinneweber, the owner of East End Therapists, about the growing mental health crisis among teenagers -- what's behind it and how to help parents understand.
The walk kicked off this morning at Highmark Stadium in Station Square.
Help is just a short phone call away.
James Madison University said it will cancel the remainder of its softball season as the death of student athlete Lauren Bernett was ruled a suicide.
Mental health matters: That's the message that's rapidly spreading in the wake of Lauren Bernett's sudden death amid a spike in suicides among women's college athletes.
The country music star died by suicide according to her daughters.
Callers can reach help now at (800) 273-TALK (8255), before the change in July.
Police in Ohio say two young girls were shot and killed in a Columbus apartment and their father then shot and killed himself.
The Federal Communications Commission is moving ahead with plans to designate a three-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988.
A memorial now sits at the site where police believe a man used an explosion and fire to kill himself on his daughter's wedding day.
The suicide rate rose 41% in the United States from 1999 to 2016, and the people at the highest risk have a few factors in common, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open on Friday.
A grieving York County mother is using her heartache to warn other parents of the dangers that lurk on the internet.
On Sunday night, Port Authority Police found Drew Camoosa, a depressed and suicidal man from New Jersey, walking along the railroad tracks near the East Busway.
Allegheny County Police are investigating after a patient committed to Western Psych was found dead in the Ohio River.
The crash happened around 8 p.m. on Sunday along Route 980.
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Monongahela River on Sunday afternoon.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei served in the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s where he developed close ties with the military services and with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The crash happened around 8 p.m. on Sunday along Route 980.
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Monongahela River on Sunday afternoon.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
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.
Boaz makes his final stop of the day, talking to SHLY Deck & Fence to learn about patio covers and maybe win himself a truck?
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show is about more than just hot tubs, porches, and fixer-uppers - it's also about art! Daisy Jade gets a behind the scenes look at one of Pittsburgh's most unique artists!
Team PTL's Boaz is back on today's show, and he's giving you a new and unique way to grow greens - Vegepod!
Heather and David caught up with one of the biggest stars who will be at the home and garden show - Ty Pennington!
Some of our crew here at PTL provided some antiques and old goods for our very own Dr. Lori to see, touch, and appraise!
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
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.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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.
Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Trevor Zegras scored the only goal of the shootout to help the Flyers defeat the Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
Evgeni Malkin has been suspended for five games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin during the Penguins-Sabres game on Thursday.
Ryan McLeod and Alex Tuch scored short-handed goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
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.
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Monongahela River on Sunday afternoon. KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso shares the latest details.
When new moms need a lifeline, advice, or just a place to vent, Nurture PA leans on its network of mentors to help. Megan Shinn shares their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A 38-year-old man was pronounced dead on Saturday afternoon at the Allegheny County Jail.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the Penguins' struggles in the shootout, Pitt basketball, and if they'll get an invite to the NCAA Tournament, and much more!
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.
