Recapping the 72nd annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon
Rachel Petrucelli, the president of the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation, joins us in the studio to reveal the total amount raised at this year’s Free Care Fund Telethon.
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Rachel Petrucelli, the president of the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation, joins us in the studio to reveal the total amount raised at this year’s Free Care Fund Telethon.
Dr. Katie Stewart tells us why the feeling of “I should be happier than this” can be unsettling, but it can also be understood.
Boaz tells us his favorite songs for the holiday season.
Heather breaks down the four movies or streams to check out this weekend.
Heather takes a quick trip to the Cultural District to learn what’s new with this year’s PSO Holiday Pops.
Boaz and Heather are talking about a spiral millennials can relate to.
The veteran CBS journalist is known for heartwarming stories, but we’re talking to him about his latest project that shines a light on tragedy and loss.
The KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon is just one day away! We’re meeting another patient, Elexa, and sharing her story
We're talking about how the path to becoming a nurse could soon change.
Boaz takes a trip to the Carnegie Museum to show off their holiday tree display.
The founder of Pittsburgh Astrology talks about signs and shifts from 2025 to 2026.
We are always blown away at how his masterpieces take shape.
Barry is Back! Barry Pintar joins Heather to talk the talk today.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
How do you choose a gift people actually want and not just politely smile about? Mikey breaks it down In A Mikey Minute.
As we get ready for our 72nd annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon, we want you to meet some of the children who alive today thanks to the care they received at UPMC Children's. Among them is 18-year-old Kyree Beachem and 19-year-old Nico Beachem of Ellwood City.
Today we're showing you ways to minimize waste and maybe even get the family involved in a little holiday craft time.
The architects of AI are TIME's person of the year for 2025.
Here's a recipe for pork tenderloin with a cranberry hot pepper jelly glaze.
Dick Van Dyke turned 100 and he has no plans of slowing down. What do you still hope you're able to do when you're as old as him?
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood!
There will be plenty of cookies, hot chocolate, and even a visit from Santa when the Promise Center of Homewood welcomes Pittsburgh-area families to its annual Christmas toy giveaway.
The Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh ensures no child is denied medical care. This week as we get ready for our 72nd annual telethon, we want you to meet some of the children who are alive today thanks to the care they received at UPMC Children's. Among them is 6-year-old River Schafer of Kittanning, one of our two junior co-hosts for this year's telethon.
Boaz visits a Squirrel Hill bakery and coffee shop.
Martha Stewart has an interesting idea for where she wants to be buried, and you can actually do it in Pittsburgh!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
The announcement of the Tribune-Review's new publication comes in the wake of the Post-Gazette's decision to close in May.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
The announcement of the Tribune-Review's new publication comes in the wake of the Post-Gazette's decision to close in May.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of Pittsburgh!
It’s Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Heather and David are learning how to get creative with Workshop PGH!
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Here are storylines to watch for the Pittsburgh Steelers after head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Four cats were killed in a house fire in Turtle Creek on Wednesday night.
A man was found dead in a home in Beaver County on Wednesday.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in Lower Burrell on Wednesday morning, police said.
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.
