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!
Crews are searching for a missing Washington County man along the Monongahela River, using high-tech equipment to assist them.
Thirty Department of Public Works trucks hit Pittsburgh streets on Saturday for a "pothole blitz."
The jury reached its verdict after about two hours of deliberations.
Despite the snow, sub-zero temperatures, and a long workday, one young mail carrier went above and beyond to get a wallet back to its owner.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
Crews are searching for a missing Washington County man along the Monongahela River, using high-tech equipment to assist them.
Thirty Department of Public Works trucks hit Pittsburgh streets on Saturday for a "pothole blitz."
The jury reached its verdict after about two hours of deliberations.
Despite the snow, sub-zero temperatures, and a long workday, one young mail carrier went above and beyond to get a wallet back to its owner.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
There is no better way to wrap up PTL's takeover of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show than with the full team.
Is it better to lease or buy a new car?
Boaz takes the Ford Motor Company simulator for a spin.
The Ford ASSET program helps educate local students.
Ford does so much work in the community to make Pittsburgh a better place to live!
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
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.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Known as "The Baron of the Bullpen," Elroy Face is often credited with being the man who pioneered the modern relief pitcher.
Pitt has struggled this year with a 2-10 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, and Rickard Rakell all recorded points as their teams opened the competition with victories.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
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.
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Crews are searching for a missing Washington County man along the Monongahela River, using high-tech equipment to assist them. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
SWAT personnel shot and struck an individual in Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, on Saturday night after the suspect fired shots at responding authorities during a standoff.
Thirty Department of Public Works trucks hit Pittsburgh streets on Saturday for a "pothole blitz."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A jury has found a woman and her accomplice guilty of first-degree murder for conspiring to kill the woman's mother.
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.
