Verizon Employees Set To Strike, Customers Could Be Affected
Strike placards arrived at the Communications Workers of America Local 13500 in Millvale, a sign that a strike is imminent against Verizon in Pittsburgh.
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Strike placards arrived at the Communications Workers of America Local 13500 in Millvale, a sign that a strike is imminent against Verizon in Pittsburgh.
It's called a switching station -- and it's off limits to most people, let alone television cameras.
Verizon workers in nine states could walk off the job as soon as early Sunday if union negotiators don't reach an agreement over benefits with the wireless carrier.
New national rankings by the independent firm Root-Metrics has Verizon Wireless on top. But, national rankings don't really matter.
A new promotion by Sprint aims to lure customers away from other carriers, but is it too good to be true?
A proposed site for a new cell tower is generating plenty of controversy in Westmoreland County.
We love our phones, but the bill, not so much.
What happened at Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook brought into the nation's spotlight the need to be able to text a 911 call center for help.
Ads for Verizon Wireless say it has the most reliable mobile network in the nation, and that's true according to a new report.
About 1,000 employees from Verizon Wireless in Cranberry and Warrendale have learned they have to move in order to keep their current jobs.
Even if you have put your phone number on the Do Not Call List, the calls may be coming through. And not just on your home phone; your cell phone is not immune from the telemarketers reach.
It's a real battle out there, as the nation's major wireless service providers want to capture more of the market by luring you away from your current network.
Verizon has released its first Transparency Report.
A few hundred Verizon residential and business customers who rely on landlines are without service.
With all the hype on retail stores opening their doors on Thanksgiving, hours before Black Friday, it's easy to forget that many large retail stores have not given in to the pressure to do that.
A thief with a very specific shopping list took nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise Sunday from two H.H. Gregg stores.
Problems are exactly what Verizon is trying to head off in the hot weather.
The White House is defending a court order that gives the government permission to collect the phone records of millions of Verizon customers.
You could get $50,000 if you know who is stealing copper telephone cables in Washington and Lawrence Counties.
Verizon is reportedly offering a $50,000 reward for information in cases of stolen copper telephones wire.
Residents of rural W. Va. towns will now have a place on the map.
The Amber Alert for the missing 5-year-old girl from Philadelphia may have been helpful in her recovery.
What's the best cell phone service? Verizon and two smaller companies, Consumer Cellular and U.S. Cellular, just earned top ratings in Consumer Reports' latest survey. But if you're trying to save money, Consumer Reports says a pre-paid service can be a better option.
In a TV commercial, Samsung makes fun of Apple fans, claiming that Android phones have had better features and capabilities than the iPhone 5 for ages. Back in the labs, Consumer Reports puts all the phones through their paces, assessing each one's features and options.
It's called throttling -- deliberately slowing down your access to the internet from your smart phone.
Community Empowerment Association hosted a youth takeover safety event.
The daughter of the owners of the two dogs that killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport said she can't justify what happened.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new small species barn.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
Joseph Sasso was killed after the driver of a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into his SUV on the Parkway North, authorities say.
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
More than 100 child porn files were found in the home of Jesse White, a former Democratic state representative, officials said.
A judge sentenced two men to life in prison after they were convicted of mailing a Clearfield County woman a bomb that detonated and killed her.
Community Empowerment Association hosted a youth takeover safety event.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Boaz gives us a tour of his garden and shows us the strangest things he is growing.
Heather Abraham took a look at the brand new Steel City Classics collection and gave a preview of what fans can pick up at training camp.
Some of the cast joins PTL to talk about the show, presented by the Pittsburgh CLO.
Daisy Jade is live outside the studio with Six Gun Sally, one of Pennsylvania's premier southern rock bands. The group is about to start on the next leg of their summer tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Boaz Frankel joins David Highfield for WHATCHA THINK WEDNESDAY .. and the question is all about four-letter words?!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The elevator dates back to the 1930s and takes players from the 17th green to the 18th tee.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburgh held a youth takeover safety event on Wednesday in Homewood.
The daughter of the owners of the two dogs that killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport said she can't justify what happened.
Elite 18: No. 17 at Fox Chapel Golf Club
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new small species barn.
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.
