Tenants say ignored safety issues preceded deadly Wilkinsburg apartment fire
Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
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Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
A man has died following a fire inside an apartment complex in Wilkinsburg, officials said.
Pittsburgh police have arrested a 34-year-old Wilkinsburg man in connection with a domestic violence investigation involving alleged kidnapping and assault.
A man was found shot in the head on South Avenue in Wilkinsburg on Tuesday night.
A man was found shot in the chest on Remington Drive late on Saturday night.
The burglary and shooting happened at a home along McNary Boulevard around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Dior Richardson was arrested after police said he left a traffic stop and then caused a massive crash along Penn Avenue.
Nine people were injured in a five-vehicle crash in Wilkinsburg on Thursday night, police said.
A Wilkinsburg man has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with an investigation in Westmoreland County.
A drug addiction program that's helped hundreds of people across the Pittsburgh area is now set to close by the end of the month.
A man wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a teenager this summer in Wilkinsburg was arrested in Miami, authorities said.
County police arrested and charged a suspect in a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead on the sidewalk in Wilkinsburg earlier this year.
The Mifflin Avenue and South Avenue United Methodist Church gathered for a special service.
The man allegedly offered children money to come into his home.
A recent home demolition left a deep hole, creating a safety and sanitary issue.
The mayor warned of a group of men who are targeting young women with stun guns, air pistols, and BB guns.
Young males are "targeting" women in Wilkinsburg with stun guns, air pistols and BB guns, the borough's mayor said on Thursday.
Wilkinsburg Mayor Dontae Comans posted about reported immigration activity on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
ALDI will open a new location in the Wilkinsburg area in Pittsburgh, offering more affordable prices for its products.
Brandon Franklin was arrested and convicted of a home invasion that left one man dead in 2019.
A sleeping woman woke up to find a masked man standing over her bed, police in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, said.
A man has died after being shot in Wilkinsburg.
Investigators believe the car hit a utility pole and caught fire.
Investigators believe the car hit a utility pole and caught fire.
The Wilkinsburg Police Department is investigating after a dead dog was found in the trash over the weekend.
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
As police continue to investigate the crash near the Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members are mourning the two people killed.
The Fightin' Planet won the March Madness-style bracket to become the best high school mascot in America!
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
As police continue to investigate the crash near the Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members are mourning the two people killed.
The Fightin' Planet won the March Madness-style bracket to become the best high school mascot in America!
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
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.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
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.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins us like he does every Thursday for the best weekend events happening in the 'Burgh!
All across Pittsburgh, schools, museums, parks, and libraries are turning into "hands-on hubs" for learning and Yu-Ling Behr of Kidsburgh joins us to tell us what fun your kids could be having!
In just one week, Heather Abraham and David Highfield will throw out the first pitch at PNC Park, so they called in an old friend for some pointers!
Getting a chance to walk on the field at PNC Park is basically a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but not only can you do that, it will be for a good cause!
Anna Hazo was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and at just 25 years old, she's been writing music. Now, from a studio created by herself, she's got a song that this year's graduates will be humming for a long time.
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.
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.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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.
The former left fielder and coach died on Monday, May 4.
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli spent more than 30 years as Penn State University's Director of Athletic Medicine.
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.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins us like he does every Thursday for the best weekend events happening in the 'Burgh!
All across Pittsburgh, schools, museums, parks, and libraries are turning into "hands-on hubs" for learning and Yu-Ling Behr of Kidsburgh joins us to tell us what fun your kids could be having!
In just one week, Heather Abraham and David Highfield will throw out the first pitch at PNC Park, so they called in an old friend for some pointers!
Getting a chance to walk on the field at PNC Park is basically a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but not only can you do that, it will be for a good cause!
Anna Hazo was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and at just 25 years old, she's been writing music. Now, from a studio created by herself, she's got a song that this year's graduates will be humming for a long time.
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.
