Year in review: 2024's biggest sports stories
It was a year full of headlines for sports in the Pittsburgh area.
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It was a year full of headlines for sports in the Pittsburgh area.
Toledo beat Pittsburgh 48-46 in a BCS-record six overtimes at the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field on Thursday.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Pitt lost 3-1 to Louisville in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
The Sporting News named the sophomore linebacker a first-team All-American, making him the first sophomore Pitt defensive player to earn the honor since 1978.
Pitt has made it to the final four of the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight year.
Chas Bonasorte was a member of Pitt's 1976 national champion football team. He was 70 years old.
Pitt swept Kentucky 3-0 on Saturday at the Petersen Events Center to punch their ticket to the semifinals in Louisville.
The Lincoln Park graduate's 30 points were the most this season by an ACC freshman.
Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel said they look forward to the chance to transform women's healthcare.
The bowl game will mark Pitt's 38th all-time postseason appearance.
Pitt volleyball fans are excited for the team to start its quest for a national championship.
Pitt has earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament for the first time in program history.
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Pitt went 29-1 this season and won the ACC title.
The Panthers are 28-1 this year and have won 13 straight matches.
Student workers voted Friday overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
Isaac Brown rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Shough threw for two scores and Stanquan Clark had two of Louisville's three interceptions as the Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 37-9 on Saturday.
Pitt will play the Wisconsin on Sunday for the tournament title.
Cade Klubnick sprinted 50 yards for a go-ahead touchdown with 1:16 remaining and No. 17 Clemson fended off Pittsburgh 24-20.
It's an exciting weekend ahead on Pittsburgh's North Shore for football fans.
Holstein left Pitt's game against Virginia last week with a head injury and is questionable for the ACC matchup against the No. 17 ranked Tigers.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
Xavier Brown caught a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Virginia upset No. 23 Pittsburgh 24-19.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
Scott Township is among multiple towns and municipalities where a lack of rock salt is causing some difficult decisions.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Temperatures will continue to fall on Thursday and through the weekend as the snow and cold return to the area.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
Scott Township is among multiple towns and municipalities where a lack of rock salt is causing some difficult decisions.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
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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.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of Pittsburgh!
It’s Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Heather and David are learning how to get creative with Workshop PGH!
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.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
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.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
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!
Scott Township is among multiple towns and municipalities where a lack of rock salt is causing some difficult decisions. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Early last year, kids were having a ball at the playground at the Little Village Learning Center, but after a landslide caused it to close, the owner hasn't been able to get through to the city to acquire the proper permits to fix it. John Shumway reached out to the city, and this is what happened.
Kruz Bailey-Baker died at UPMC Children's Hospital several days after he and another child were playing with a gun when it accidentally discharged at a home along Kirkbride Street.
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.
