Remembering USAir Flight 427, the worst aviation disaster in Pennsylvania history
132 people were killed when the plane crashed in Hopewell Township on September 8, 1994.
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132 people were killed when the plane crashed in Hopewell Township on September 8, 1994.
A Utah man whose behavior on a place force the flight to be diverted to Pittsburgh has pleaded guilty.
An unruly passenger who caused a New York-bound jet to be diverted to Pittsburgh threw items from his carry-on onto the floor, accused a flight attendant of being an FBI agent and kicked people who tried to subdue him, according to a criminal complaint.
It's the end of the runway for US Airways, as its merger with American Airlines nears completion.
The final US Airways flight has begun its roundtrip journey between Philadelphia and San Francisco.
The final US Airways flight is taking off from Philadelphia and stopping in Charlotte, North Carolina, then Phoenix and San Francisco.
A former county executive says US Airways is insulting the city that helped give it its start.
After more than 75 years of flying, the end is near for US Airways.
Due to big changes in 2015, consumers may benefit by taking another look at the best frequent flyer programs.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation makes dreams come true every day for kids across the country, including the Pittsburgh area.
The FAA is investigating after US Airways Flight 1702, which was headed from chilly Philadelphia to the warm weather of Fort Lauderdale, was forced to make an emergency landing just after taking off from Philadelphia International Airport.
US Airways says it will be closing its Pittsburgh operations center, taking away hundreds of jobs.
The Justice Department has reached agreement to allow the merger of US Airways and American Airlines.
Executives of US Airways and American Airlines are vowing to fight a move by the Federal Government to block their merger.
The Justice Department and a number of state attorneys general on Tuesday challenged a proposed $11 billion merger between US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp.
"The pilot came on, said we can't land," said Veina Lofton of Slippery Rock.
A plane from Ireland has made an emergency landing in Philadelphia because of an unspecified threat.
It is not something you hear very often in Pittsburgh, but Cleveland has something out city could use.
KDKA's Rob Pratte talks to State Sen. Jay Costa, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, State Rep. Mark Mustio, and a former airline employee about the US Airways and American Airlines merger and its effects on the region.
Earlier this week, U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker said it was likely the airline will move its flight operations center to Dallas in the next couple years. Six-hundred local jobs are at stake.
A federal bankruptcy judge signed off Wednesday on the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways.
American Airlines and US Airways are now one company and the value of the merger is around $11 billion.
American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation.
The high winds caused turbulence that sickened several US Airways passengers on a flight from Phoenix that was diverted before landing in Pittsburgh. So many people became physically sick on US Airways Flight 632 that they had to remove those passengers while they cleaned the aircraft.
When the Midfield Terminal of Pittsburgh International Airport opened in October of 1992 it was the dawning of a new age of aviation for the region.
A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Caleb Flynn was charged with murder in the death of Ashley Flynn, a beloved teacher in Tipp City, Ohio.
A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
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.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
It's the time of year when the green milkshakes, better known as the Shamrock Shake, return to McDonald's! PTL got a preview of the classic drink and learned that this year, all purchases are going toward a good cause!
As part of Black History Month, we highlight the story of how Anthony Cayce went from a McDonald's crew member to franchise owner. He took time out of his day to talk to PTL's Daisy Jade in East Liberty.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is legendary, but before you start drinking your green beers, you can get a workout in! Troy Schooley and Michael Costello from P3R join PTL to talk about the Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready to raise the curtain on another spectacular performance of the classic "Annie!" Pittsburgh Today Live's Daisy Jade got an inside look of what theater-goers can expect from this performance!
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
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.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper did not rule out Sidney Crosby for the remainder of the Olympics.
Bob Palko led West Allegheny to eight WPIAL championships and one PIAA state title in 24 seasons at the school.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Bob Palko is headed back to West Allegheny and will be back on the sidelines as the school's new head football coach.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple for failing to detect and report the sharing of this material on its systems and devices. Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
