Fire Closes Popular Playground In Latrobe
A popular Westmoreland County play area is closed indefinitely after vandals set a fire that caused extensive damage.
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A popular Westmoreland County play area is closed indefinitely after vandals set a fire that caused extensive damage.
Facing the World War I "Doughboy" statue in the center of Main Street, Mount Pleasant, across from the Veterans Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, Grille 31 offers up wall after wall of photos.
A tornado touched down near Ligonier on Friday, damaging more than two dozen buildings and now the cleanup effort is in full swing. Steve and Tracy Pelesky's home has become the iconic image for the storms.
Severe weather tore through the area Friday night, uprooting trees, knocking down power lines and causing damage to several homes. The day after, cleanup got underway and weather officials traveled around assessing the damage.
Emergency officials say an apparent tornado touched down in Westmoreland County. Dan Stevens with Westmoreland County Emergency Management said the tornado caused major damage, destroying several buildings.
Police say an argument between relatives led to a shooting in Westmoreland County. Keyonta McIntyre, 19, is charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault in the shooting of 24-year-old Adonte Rainey near the Rostraver Apartments.
Authorities are investigating a shooting in Westmoreland County.
Police are looking for a driver following a hit-and-run in Arnold. Witnesses say a white Chevy pickup truck blew through a red light at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 14th Street, hitting a 12-year-old girl who was on her bike.
Four people were flown to the hospital after a crash in Westmoreland County early Sunday morning.
At least one person was killed in an early Saturday morning fire in Westmoreland County.
An employee at a care home is charged with putting a mentally-challenged man in a headlock and punching him in the side. Adam Kachmarek, 23, is charged with neglecting a care dependent person, simple assault and harassment.
Crews are battling a large fire at a barn in Westmoreland County. KDKA-TV has learned the barn along Possum Hollow Road in North Huntingdon was hit by lightning just before 5:30 p.m.
Westmoreland County has started a new public alert system to keep residents informed.
\It was March 28, and Barber had just seconds to get out. She was only able to grab her cat, a lock box and her purse. Of course, she never thought about the equipment from the cable company, but it later became a source of frustration.
A Spirit Airlines plane lifted off from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport Thursday packed with nearly 200 passengers excited to be on the inaugural flight to Orlando, Fla.
Tense moments this morning after the floor of that parking garage gave way. The $3 million renovation project on the Latrobe parking garage began back in February.
Emergency crews are at the scene of a crash in Westmoreland County. A car is on its roof on Route 30 in North Huntingdon Township.
A Westmoreland County teenager had to be flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after she was beaten with a baseball bat.
A man accused of stalking a college student in Westmoreland County will stand trial. John Bennish, 60, is now headed to trial on charges he stalked a Seton Hill University student over a period of months.
A Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher is in hot water for allegedly not following proper procedure on a call involving a relative.
A man is recovering after he was hit by a tree and knocked into a ditch at an excavation site Thursday morning in Westmoreland County.
Three quarters of a million local residents may get a new congressman this fall as Democrat Mark Critz and Republican Keith Rothfus battle to represent this area.
The body of a missing woman from Washington County was discovered early this morning in a vehicle parked in parking lot in Westmoreland County.
It's not every day you see a black stretch limo pull up in front of your school, but this was the scene at Sloan Elementary in Murrysville Wednesday morning. Inside the stylish ride - 9-year-old Shannon Bassett, her family and Pittsburgh Penguin Pascal Dupuis.
A local woman was trusted with her church's money. Now, she is accused of stealing $25,000.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
A mom of two was having a tough day when she bought a lottery ticket. But soon she was crying tears of joy.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
A mom of two was having a tough day when she bought a lottery ticket. But soon she was crying tears of joy.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
Our resident movie buff, Ron Smiley, is here with his Reel Review of what’s new on screen.
Bold looks, custom vibes, and pieces that actually match your style. Daisy’s giving us some ideas for a new outdoor space with some help from Levin Furniture & Mattress!
Group painting nights and art classes are having a moment, but what if the studio came to you? Hannah Wolfe with The Traveling Palette has brought the painting to us!
For many Pittsburghers, the May Market, which will soon be open at Phipps Conservatory, marks the start of planting season. Boaz is there for a sneak peek!
Coupon expert Shayna tells us how to make the most of Mother’s Day and Memorial Day deals.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe had three hits, including his 10th homer, and Joey Bart also went deep to back Mitch Keller, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and KDKA is committed to discussing mental health in a positive and constructive way to help break down the stigma surrounding it. Today we're talking about kids' mental health and what families need to know.
The cruise ship at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak is on its way to Spain's Canary Islands. At this hour, multiple states are monitoring former passengers who have returned home from the cruise, and health officials are reassuring the public that the risk is low.
A cyberattack disrupted students from coast to coast, from grade schools all the way to universities. It shut down a system called Canvas used by thousands of schools, including some in the Pittsburgh area. While it’s back online, it’s still causing safety concerns. Lauren Linder reports.
Jinx Hairston was stabbed to death on Thursday night, police in Penn Hills said.
A man wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing and two hit-and-run pedestrian crashes was taken into custody following a manhunt in Penn Hills, authorities said on Friday.
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.
