Pa. Man Who Claimed He Escaped Auschwitz Admits Story A Lie
A 91-year-old Pennsylvania man who has for years lectured to school groups and others about what he said were his experiences at Auschwitz now says he was never a prisoner.
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A 91-year-old Pennsylvania man who has for years lectured to school groups and others about what he said were his experiences at Auschwitz now says he was never a prisoner.
Mitchell Higginbotham was one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. He recently passed away at the age of 94. Saturday, he was laid to rest at Sewickley Cemetery.
A small World War II vintage plane taking part in celebrations of its 75th anniversary flew a partial loop while smoke spewed from it and then crashed in the Hudson River Friday.
A 101-year-old Florida woman is getting a second chance at prom.
A World War II hero who survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor reached out to Get Marty with a very special need.
A Sherman tank rolled into Pittsburgh on June 17, and took up residence at Heinz History Center during its World War II exhibit.
The heroes of the USS Pittsburgh were honored this Veterans Day at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.
A line on the North Shore Riverwalk was three times as long as the vessel they were waiting to board on Labor Day.
It's a long way from Evansville, Indiana, to Pittsburgh's North Shore when you're traveling 10 miles an hour.
Sunrise in Ambridge. LST 325, which landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, would pass the town that built so many of the vessels.
It was an unusual delivery to the Heinz History Center -- a 37-ton Sherman tank now parked outside the museum as part of the center's "World War II -- We Can Do It" exhibit.
An empty shell of crumbling brick is all that remains of the Bantam car company, the Butler plant which played a huge role in winning World War II.
The bomb squad has been called to the city's Brighton Heights section after a live mortar was reportedly found in a home this afternoon.
This Saturday, Heinz History Center will open an exhibit called "We can do it! Pittsburgh's impact on World War II."
The battlefield stretched around the world for American forces in World War II.
Two hearses make their way through the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
World War II was winding down in the Phllipines, but danger lurked behind each tree, as American soldiers pushed their way through the island nation, driving Japanese forces toward the sea.
A local World War II veteran has dedicated his life's work to getting his former sergeant from the Battle of Iwo Jima recognized for saving his life during the war.
A local family waited nearly 50-years for the remains of their soldier to be returns after World War II, now his recently discovered personal items are on display for all to see.
Many know Chicago is known as "the Windy City" and Wrigley Field is one of America's oldest baseball stadiums, but there are a lot of other things about this great city that are not widely known.
Weekend visitors to Allegheny County Airport will get a chance to see the "Memphis Belle."
June 6, 1944. Thousands of lives hung in the balance as young men stormed the beaches. Many would not come back. Of those who did, a precious few remain.
Friday June 6 marks the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, the day the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy to eventually defeat Hitler and the Nazi's. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed the 160,000 troops that this operation is a crusade where "we will not accept anything less than a full victory."
World War II Veteran talks about his experience with D-Day.
Paul Warhola, a World War II Navy Veteran and elder brother of the artist Andy Warhol, has died. He was 91.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro celebrated $678 million in new investments in education as part of the newly signed state budget.
Three people were killed and two were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 North in Jackson County, West Virginia.
Nearly four months after a tragic crash claimed the lives of four Yough High School students, one grieving family said they're now facing another heartbreaking ordeal.
A Westmoreland County family wants to warn others after they said they found a large void beneath the garage in their house built by Ryan Homes.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Pennsylvania will be under a Code Purple air quality alert on Friday due to wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
A Westmoreland County family wants to warn others after they said they found a large void beneath the garage in their house built by Ryan Homes.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang said the demolition "went extremely well."
Three people were killed and two were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 North in Jackson County, West Virginia.
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 wants to warn others after they said they found a large void beneath the garage in their house 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.
Get ready for a *dazzling* weekend full of outdoor art celebrations, an iconic magic show, and a trip down south for your ears.
Happy Lark Home takes Mikey on a true garage-gutting experience, so you can take back your space.
Caesar Sauce is entering the ring this month along with the new McCrispy strips...Mikey is taking a bite of the action.
David sits down with "Big Brother" host Julie Chen for all the hot buzz happening in the House this season!
Daisy Jade takes us over to Zieros, a local business in Dormont that is giving real meaning to the term "Zero Waste."
A Westmoreland County family wants to warn others after they said they found a large void beneath the garage in their house 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.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
With 11 confirmed cases of cyclospora in Allegheny County, here's what a couple of doctors have recommended you do to stay healthy.
Eleven people have been sickened by cyclospora, a parasite that causes watery diarrhea, the Allegheny County Health Department announced on Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ending their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, the team announced on Thursday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins begin the season in Philadelphia in a Stanley Cup Playoffs rematch.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Laurel Valley's 9th hole plays long, uphill, and into the wind.
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.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The arrival of thick smoke in Pittsburgh due to wildfires in Canada has raised the awareness of doctors about patients with respiratory issues.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials. Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
President Trump delivered a White House address focused on election security, as he continues to insist — falsely — that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro celebrated $678 million in new investments in education as part of the newly signed state budget.
KDKA's Meghan Schiller joins us to talk about the latest stories she's gotten action on.
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.
