This Week In 3 Sentences Or Less
Here are some of this week's biggest stories in three sentences or less:
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Here are some of this week's biggest stories in three sentences or less:
Don't think you're too smart to get taken. Some of the newest scams have twists and turns you might never expect.
Sunday's AFC Championship Game is already giving Pittsburgh Steelers fans a bad case of déjà vu.
Pirates' center fielder Andrew McCutchen will be appearing on the cover of an MLB video game thanks to the power of social media.
Liberals are apparently not nearly as interested in the "fiscal cliff" as the conservatives are because they really believe that Barack Obama will take care of things for them again.
Obama is hoping to promote the discussion of the Bush tax cut extensions by getting people hooked on the topic and by getting them to use the #My2K hashtag on Twitter.
The night before Thanksgiving is a traditional party night, and that means police are out looking for drunk drivers.
Twitter superstar Ricky Gary joined The Fan Morning Show Friday to offer listeners love advice in his "Dr. Sticky" segment.
It was billed "Campaign Coverage in the Time of Twitter," a discussion at Carnegie Mellon University on the growing role of social media and internet technology in news coverage of politics.
For Pittsburgh foodies, nothing beats a solid, informative Twitter feed. With so many great sites to follow, it's no wonder the food culture here is exploding, especially with social media sites blowing up feeds with tips, insider information and food news any cuisine junkie can get behind. Pittsburgh's foodies to follow on Twitter will keep you in the know with great places to eat and drink all year long.
Welcome to the Best Tweets of the Week! Stop by every week to see a compilation of CW star tweets — sometimes hilarious and other times cool (set photos, series hints and more!)
World famous comedian, Jim Gaffigan is coming to Pittsburgh, and to preview his show, he joined the Fan Morning Show on Tuesday.
With all the communicative access to current local, national, and global information, expecting the masses to settle for media headlines and sound bites is insulting to today's technologically-aware audience.
The Next moves from city to city, each one an iconic, sonic hot spot —Orlando, Baltimore, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Each episode, our four recurring Superstar Icons, Gloria Estefan, John Rich, Nelly, and Joe Jonas will drop in on the lives of four different Contestants — local musical heroes with not just a buzz on the scene, but rather a huge regional following of devoted fans.
Have you ever felt wronged and wanted to complain to a company? Well, complaining has gotten a whole lot easier thanks to social media.
As millions of people get involved with social media, there are some new issues coming to light. The sites include Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more and the social media world continues to grow.
It's the end of a social experiment. A class at Robert Morris has been out of touch with social media for 48 hours.
Rallies and demonstrations, both large and small, are being held in cities across the nation following the death of Trayvon Martin in Florida.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to labor attorney Doug Smith about the perils of what you put online and how it can jeopardize your career.
Another Steelers' veteran is on his way out of Pittsburgh.
Check out our live video and Twitter updates from the red carpet. Keep up with all the Grammy award winners, red carpet stunners and celebrity gossip in real-time.
The man accused of making a threat against a local college campus on Twitter late last week is now in police custody. Michael Mollett turned himself in to a state police detective Sunday evening just outside of the KDKA-TV studios - in the lobby of One Gateway Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.
After a two-day shutdown at Penn State Beaver, school officials say the campus has been reopened and classes are set to resume on Monday.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Paul Martin sat down with The Fan's Jim Colony to talk about social media and the upcoming season.
Some Allentown residents are pushing Pittsburgh Regional Transit to restore regular light rail service to their neighborhood.
A winning ticket in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing would have the option of accepting an estimated lump sum cash payment of $781.3 million, or one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments.
Here's a Christmas Day forecast for the Pittsburgh area.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife, Maria, have welcomed their fifth child.
Some Allentown residents are pushing Pittsburgh Regional Transit to restore regular light rail service to their neighborhood.
A winning ticket in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing would have the option of accepting an estimated lump sum cash payment of $781.3 million, or one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments.
Here's a Christmas Day forecast for the Pittsburgh area.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife, Maria, have welcomed their fifth child.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Pittsburgh City Council heard hours of public testimony Saturday as it prepares to vote on a 2026 budget, while facing a $20 million deficit.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Marvin the cat makes a surprise appearance during the holiday special.
Team PTL sings during Heather and David's Holiday Sing-a-Long Special!
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours sings "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
The team makes delicious Christmas pinwheel cookies!
Jackie Evancho sings "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offense.
For the 25th consecutive season, the Steelers are sending multiple players to the Pro Bowl Games.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood are pushing for PRT to keep the light rail moving through the area.
The shooting happened in November outside the Washington Community Club on North Main Street.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance. Here's what that means.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Police in Pittsburgh are looking for a man in connection with a shooting in Beechview.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
