How long should I thaw my turkey before Thanksgiving? What you need to know one week out
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
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Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
Today marks the first day of the fall turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
Experts say large gatherings are making a comeback, and so are lower prices when it comes to your turkey.
Cave expert Mark Dickey was hit with internal bleeding as he helped chart the Morca cave system, leaving him stuck more than 3,200 feet underground.
Blocking traffic, attacking the mailman, even chasing little kids headed to the park -- a flock of turkeys is getting a bad rap in a city neighborhood.
So far, the group has raised more than $29,000.
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission recorded the oldest female turkey ever found in the state.
iPhone 13s, gaming consoles, Christmas lights and turkeys have all been caught up in the global snarl.
Steelers first-round pick Najee Harris is teaming up with a law firm to give away 600 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.
With only 17 days left before Thanksgiving, we need to talk turkey.
The usually mellow Senator Bob Casey went on the offense when talking about healthcare, guns, Turkey and the impeachment inquiry.
It may be April, but there was a turkey trot in Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Another recall for ground turkey, following a Salmonella outbreak.
More than 150 illnesses from a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey products have been reported across the country, including in Pennsylvania.
An unusual obstacle brought traffic to a halt in the Hill District on Thursday evening.
In a tweet from the country's official account, Swedish officials announced that the famous meatball recipe was brought to the country 300 years ago by King Charles XII.
If you've ever driven on Washington Road in Mount Lebanon, you may have encountered a wild turkey that causing quite the stir.
Turkish archaeologists believe they may have discovered the remains of St. Nicholas - from whom the legend of Santa Claus emerged.
A wild turkey is giving thanks after safely making its way across a heavily trafficked Massachusetts interstate during rush hour.
A gunman in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria's civil war after he killed Russia's ambassador to Turkey.
Attention shoppers: there's a price war going on for your Thanksgiving dollar.
November is here and it's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! With that in mind, Chef Bill Fuller stopped by PTL to make a feast!
Just over a week after a deadly crash on the Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members gathered Friday to remember one of the victims.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The historic Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road, still runs through Pennsylvania.
Just over a week after a deadly crash on the Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members gathered Friday to remember one of the victims.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The historic Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road, still runs through Pennsylvania.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
If your current security system is just a dog and a basic lock, it might be time for an upgrade. East End Handyman Company's Patrick McLaren is back on PTL to show us how you can install a security camera.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is at the CCAC West campus and she's learning more about their annual car show!
Shari Zatman is back for another segment, this time, she's giving us the instructions on how to make a floral graduation cap!
Our friend, Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari is here to help you get through graduation season by showing you how to plan the perfect party!
In a world of viral trends, Corrine has been proving that the old Hollywood glamour hasn't gone anyway, it just needed a refresh.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their 2026 schedule.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Just over a week after a deadly crash on Pittsburgh's Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members gathered together Friday to remember one of the victims. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Getting kids excited about reading can be hard, but across the Pittsburgh area, teachers are increasingly finding a way with help from the Pittsburgh Penguins and U.S. Steel. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer explains how.
The Ladies of Laughter's Funny and Fabulous Tour has helped launch and spotlight some of comedy's biggest names. And now it's bringing a lineup of powerhouse women to the Steel City.
It's the newest venture from a pastry chef who’s gone from Michelin-starred kitchens to building her own sweet empire right here in Pittsburgh.
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.
