Consumers spent $5.6 billion on Thanksgiving Day — but not on turkey
Americans shelled out billions to buy clothes, electronics, jewelry and toys — including robot vacuums and tablets.
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Americans shelled out billions to buy clothes, electronics, jewelry and toys — including robot vacuums and tablets.
"It's for people that either have to eat alone or who can't really afford a nice meal for their family."
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
The officers also helped fill the shoes of Officer Jeffrey Crawford, who continues to recover from a life-saving kidney transplant.
The officers also helped fill the shoes of Officer Jeffrey Crawford, who continues to recover from a life-saving kidney transplant.
Stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, and pie were all on the menu Thursday at Ma & Pop's Country Kitchen in Bethel Park. Most of these items can normally be purchased at this local favorite, but seeing as Thursday was Thanksgiving, all the food was free. KDKA's Chris DeRose reports.
Local businesses teamed up to share delicious meals on Thanksgiving morning.
Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table.
Strike up the band and bring up the banner for the annual South Park Thanksgiving Day Parade!
The mission is expecting to feed more than 2,000 people facing homelessness and food insecurity this holiday.
The mission is expecting to feed more than 2,000 people facing homelessness and food insecurity this holiday.
"Get Stuffed With Love" started two decades ago with 250 meals and has grown to what it is today.
The night before Thanksgiving is sometimes referred to as "Blackout Wednesday."
Folks across western Pennsylvania are finishing all their errands ahead of the holiday.
It's expected to be the busiest day of the Thanksgiving holiday stretch.
KDKA's John Shumway has the list of mistakes and recommendations.
KDKA's John Shumway is here to help.
Local grocery store chains will have varying hours on the Thanksgiving holiday.
Those departing from Pittsburgh International Airport are being met with construction cones and signs.
Millions of people will tune in to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday and you may spot some familiar faces. We spoke to two local music teachers who will be marching with the Band Directors Marching Band.
We've got Thanksgiving in a bowl for this Taste It Tuesday thanks to Sienna Mercato.
One of the busiest travel weeks of the year in the U.S. is typically the week of Thanksgiving – and for some people, that means transporting turkey. But how do you keep your food safe and make sure it gets where you're going?
Travelers could run into some trouble as a cross-country storm is expected during this record-setting travel week.
AAA is predicting that at least 55 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving holiday, the majority hitting the road.
Julie Start and Bethany Kleppick are the co-owners of Sapphire and Lace Design. They stopped by today to talk about their examples of centerpieces for a Thanksgiving table.
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
There is a chance Tuesday could end up a First Alert Weather Day due to freezing rain
Police said a man was shot along Huey Street near a Sunoco gas station and another man was shot near Madison Avenue.
Olympic bronze medalist Jasmine Jones was celebrated by her family and friends at a surprise party held in Greensburg on Sunday.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
There is a chance Tuesday could end up a First Alert Weather Day due to freezing rain
Police said a man was shot along Huey Street near a Sunoco gas station and another man was shot near Madison Avenue.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Olympic bronze medalist Jasmine Jones was celebrated by her family and friends at a surprise party held in Greensburg on Sunday.
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
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.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
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.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
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.
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.
Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2028 Summer Games will feature squash for the first time, and Pittsburgh is a place Olympic hopefuls are gathering.
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.
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.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The recent attacks on Iran could soon cause impacts locally on gas prices.
Police were called to Lysle Boulevard and Madison Avenue around 30 minutes apart on Sunday night.
Watch as Ray Fittipaldo, Will Graves, and Brian Batko join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
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.
