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REAL ID is the card everyone knows they need, but many keep putting off.
A growing number of Americans are bringing guns to the airport, but not all of them are creatively hidden.
Only federal employees who are deemed essential would be allowed to work during a government shutdown.
The TSA expects a potentially record-breaking holiday travel season.
Transportation Security Administration officials observed a flash-bang grenade within a passenger's bag at the main security checkpoint.
TSA officers prevented more guns from making it onto a plane at Pittsburgh International Airport over the weekend.
TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein says there are no shortcuts when it comes to screening travelers and their belongings.
TSA says the changes are designed to help cut down on lengthy wait times at the security checkpoint.
One reason for the record volume might be that flight prices dipped slightly during the holiday weekend.
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected.
TSA announced changes are coming to the security checkpoints at Pittsburgh International Airport next month as a record number of people are flying.
An inert grenade and a smoke grenade were found at the checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport.
The clock is ticking for people to get a REAL ID.
A Butler County man was found to have a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag.
New technology at the Pittsburgh International Airport will increase efficiency at checkpoints, the TSA said.
The detections, which averaged 16.5 firearms per day in the first three months of the year, were marginally fewer than last year's first-quarter average of 16.8 firearms per day, the TSA said.
Officials say this is the second time the man has violated the firearms policy.
The man was found to have a loaded 9mm pistol in his carry-on bag.
TSA officers stopped more than 100 handguns at checkpoints throughout Pennsylvania airports in 2023.
"The piece of legislation that we will be introducing in the coming weeks will provide the capacity to revoke the permit to carry licenses of any individual who is caught by TSA."
This latest confiscation brings the total number of guns caught at the airport's checkpoints to 40 so far in 2023, five more than the previous record of 35 firearms in 2019.
The two guns were the fourth and fifth that have been confiscated at the checkpoint in the last eight days.
A woman on Tuesday was the second person in three days to bring a gun to the Pittsburgh International Airport.
The CLEAR program, which boasts over 130 million successfully verified passengers, employs biometric technology to verify passengers' identities.
The Transportation Security Administration said it expects a busy summer travel season this year.
The specially wrapped train pays tribute to the iconic "Spirit of '76" streetcar that used to travel through Pittsburgh.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. along Wilner Drive.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. along Wilner Drive.
The specially wrapped train pays tribute to the iconic "Spirit of '76" streetcar that used to travel through Pittsburgh.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Continuing on his historic tour through western Pennsylvania, Boaz takes us to the Century Inn, just in time for America’s birthday.
Pittsburgh native Hannah Rosenberg unveils her writing journey and the messages behind her book.
Dr. Lori turns back time with these items from the 1800s!
The America250 celebrations are all over the city. Daisy Jade is taking us to the Fort Pitt Museum to explore how they are gearing up for this Saturday’s birthday bash!
On this Taste It Tuesday, Ron and Heather get their hands on the Sheetz Big Glizzy hot dog!
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Eight months after a major health system merger was announced, it's set to take effect. KDKA-TV has learned Allegheny Health Network will take over Heritage Valley Health System overnight.
A long and dangerous heat wave is blasting the Pittsburgh area.
Pittsburgh is home to many firsts, including the first commercially licensed radio broadcast in the world back in 1920.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld laws that ban transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of the cases involved a student from West Virginia. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
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.
