Pitt Professor Back Home In Kyiv As Ukraine Braces For Russian Invasion
A University of Pittsburgh professor of economics is back home in Kyiv as Ukraine braces for an imminent Russian invasion.
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A University of Pittsburgh professor of economics is back home in Kyiv as Ukraine braces for an imminent Russian invasion.
A word of warning surrounding cyberattacks is being issued from top U.S. security leaders following President Biden's announcement of sanctions on Russia.
The Pittsburgh Ukrainian community maintains a close watch on the possibility of a Russian invasion.
With tensions escalating on the Russian border, one native Pittsburgh family is forever grateful they were able to get their newborn out of Ukraine safely.
With U.S. leaders warning of Russia invading Ukraine this week, local Ukrainians are worried for friends and family still over there.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey is criticizing the Attorney General for his use of the U.S. Attorney's office in Pittsburgh as part of the Ukraine investigation.
The U.S. Attorney in Pittsburgh reportedly will be vetting information from Rudy Giuliani about the Biden family.
House Democrats are moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry, and some local lawmakers are on board, while others are against it.
Under the watchful eye of Taras Shevchenko, the bard of Ukraine, bubbling pots of cabbage are readied for parish ladies to nimbly wrap around a mix of ground meats for Halupki.
President Barack Obama is calling for international investigators to have "immediate and full access" to the site in eastern Ukraine where a passenger jet was shot down last week.
International monitors moved gingerly Saturday through fields reeking of the decomposing corpses that fell from a Malaysian airliner shot down over rebel-held eastern Ukraine, trying to secure the sprawling site in hopes that a credible investigation can be conducted.
There is growing international outrage over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in the skies over war-torn Ukraine.
At least one American was on board the Malaysia Airlines flight shot down over Ukraine Thursday.
A local man is watching developments in Ukraine very closely.
An adviser to Ukraine's Interior Minister says a Malaysian passenger plane carrying 295 people has been shot down over a town in the east of the country.
The State Department has updated its warning, urging U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Crimea and eastern regions of Ukraine.
A local missionary is in Ukraine and gives us his unique perspective on the protests and unrest.
More than 5,000 miles separate the domes of St. Marys Ukrainian Orthodox Church in McKees Rocks from the the recent violence in Kiev's Independence Square and the tense stalemate with Russia in Crimea.
Dave Hughes spent some time in Ukraine working with the Peace Corps. He got to know and understand the country and people, so when the protest happened, he was surprised how fast it spread.
Saint Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie is celebrating its 110th Easter.
After reading a newspaper story, the plight of Ukrainian orphans tugged at the heartstrings of a local couple and they felt called to do something for two of those special kids.
Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to get more families into homes in the city, and that's what the "Clean and Lien" campaign aims to do.
A tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-79 and crashed into a van, causing the closure.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
A nighttime crash during the week of Christmas is now causing major traffic backups every afternoon on Interstate 79.
A U-Haul truck made its way onto the tracks at Station Square early Friday morning.
Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to get more families into homes in the city, and that's what the "Clean and Lien" campaign aims to do.
A tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-79 and crashed into a van, causing the closure.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
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.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
During the campaign, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to clean up homes and neighborhoods in the city, especially when it comes to blighted properties. On Friday, the "Clean and Lien" campaign was the first step. KDKA's Chris Hoffman has the story.
Overnight, a minivan crashed straight into the UPMC Shadyside medical building, smashing through the front doors and traveling inside the building. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
Overnight, a minivan crashed straight into the UPMC Shadyside medical building, smashing through the front doors and traveling inside the building. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 79 near the Warrendale exit are closed after a tractor trailer crash.
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.
