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The KDKA Afternoon News is joined by J.R. Shaw, Executive Director of the Washington County Tourism and Promotion Agency.
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The KDKA Afternoon News is joined by J.R. Shaw, Executive Director of the Washington County Tourism and Promotion Agency.
The Washington County District Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against one of three people accused of robbing and killing their neighbor in Washington County.
A two-vehicle accident in Washington County sent one person to the hospital Saturday evening.
A fire sent crews to a drilling facility in Avella this afternoon.
Some people who live in Clover Hill, Washington County, are upset with one farmer's method to keep the birds away.
More than a dozen students had to be taken to the hospital Monday morning after a school bus collided with a pickup truck in Washington County.
One person was killed in a Saturday evening crash in Washington County.
Police are investigating after two people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Washington County Saturday morning.
A community is in mourning today following the death of one of their neighbors after fire broke out at a home in Washington County. According to the Washington County Coroner's Office, 64-year-old Mary Ann Detrick was discovered inside the house on East McMurray Road in Peters Township around 8 a.m.
Authorities are investigating following the death of a 4-month-old child in Washington County.
The family of a young woman who died in a car crash gathered on what would have been her 20th birthday to demand that charges be filed in the case. Adair Porter was sitting in the passenger seat of a car at a traffic light in Peters Township in July 2010.
A New Eagle volunteer firefighter is accused of stealing $40,000 worth of items from his department and selling the items for scrap. Monongahela Police arrested 25-year-old Michael Griest and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Tiffany Gola Tuesday afternoon.
A group of football players at Canon-McMillan High School is among 30 students cited for underage drinking. Just before midnight Saturday, North Strabane got a tip of an underage drinking party at a home on Long Road.
Governor Tom Corbett outlined his plan for state oversight of Pennsylvania's booming Marcellus Shale natural gas industry Monday.
An elderly couple in Washington County had to be rescued after their son found them over a hillside behind their home. It's possible the Ed Petrisek, 95, and his wife, Betty, 93, spent the night there.
The search is underway for suspects after a home invasion and shooting in Washington County Tuesday morning.
A man who allegedly broke into a home and held a gun to the homeowner's head is no longer facing charges in the case. Jonathan Finley, the victim in the case, says he feels the justice system has failed him.
Just one day after Peters Township council unanimously voted to let a judge decide whether a referendum to ban natural gas drilling can appear on the November ballot, the township solicitor went to court hoping to block such a referendum.
A bridge over Ten Mile Creek was demolished Monday afternoon.
State police are investigating after a man was wounded during a burglary in Washington County Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. at a home on Isabella Avenue in North Charleroi Borough.
A school bus accident in Washington County sent over two dozen students to the hospital this morning; but fortunately, none of the youngsters suffered any serious injuries.
Three government agencies are investigating after several children who attended the Washington County Fair contracted the flu. The fair ran from August 13-20.
One person has died following an accident Saturday evening near the First Niagara Pavilion in Washington County.
Tonight is the kickoff for high school football in western Pennsylvania, but the stadium will be dark in one Washington County community. They won't be playing Friday or Saturday night football in Burgettstown because of a recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
They heard the call to come on down and they came. The Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington County played host to hundreds of people who want to be contestants on "The Price Is Right."
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared a state of emergency on Monday after a historic winter storm blanketed the region in deep snow.
A massive winter storm system dumped upwards of 10 inches of snow on parts of the Pittsburgh area on Sunday.
The FAA says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
News broke over the weekend that the Pittsburgh native is being hired to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach of the Steelers.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Sunday as a massive winter storm system blanked the Pittsburgh area with snow. More flights were canceled Monday.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared a state of emergency on Monday after a historic winter storm blanketed the region in deep snow.
Pittsburgh could see up to 16 inches of snow throughout the day on Sunday.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area have issued delays, closures or remote learning days for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
A massive winter storm system dumped upwards of 10 inches of snow on parts of the Pittsburgh area on Sunday.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
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.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
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.
News broke over the weekend that the Pittsburgh native is being hired to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach of the Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh's four-game western Canada trip.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach has reached a verbal agreement to be hired by the Steelers to replace Mike Tomlin.
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.
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 country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor addressed the media and public on Monday morning following a historic winter storm that blanketed the Pittsburgh region in deep snow.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor addressed the media and public on Monday morning following a historic winter storm that blanketed the Pittsburgh region in deep snow.
Pittsburgh was hit with historic snowfall on Sunday as a massive winter storm system moved across western Pennsylvania.
Places like West Mayfield and Beaver Falls were among those in the Pittsburgh area with the highest reported snowfall from Sunday's historic winter storm.
Pittsburgh and the rest of western Pennsylvania were hit with historic snowfall from a winter storm on Sunday.
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.
