Local Civil Rights Leader, Tuskegee Airman Passes Away
Local Civil Rights fighter and Tuskegee Airman Wendell G. Freeland died at his home early Friday morning. He was 88-years-old.
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Local Civil Rights fighter and Tuskegee Airman Wendell G. Freeland died at his home early Friday morning. He was 88-years-old.
It's been a very long time coming. After 13-long years, Pittsburgh's World War II Memorial was dedicated on Dec. 6.
After 13 long years, Pittsburgh's World War II Memorial was dedicated this morning.
With Veterans Day events being held all across the area today, some are quite small, while others fill entire banquet halls.
During World War II, a Pittsburgh artist sketched hundreds of portraits of servicemen and women.
It was a day that some World War II veterans thought they would never live to see: the dedication and unveiling of Tuskegee Airman's Memorial of Greater Pittsburgh.
They were fighting two wars at once - World War II and the war against bigotry.
A new exhibit was unveiled Thursday at the Pittsburgh International Airport. It tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II.
Joe Walters celebrates his 100th birthday with a round of golf at Westwood Golf Club in West Mifflin. Legally blind, the World War II veteran doesn't let a little thing like heat get in his way.
Albert Crawford was like thousands of young Americans in the wake of Pearl Harbor. He dropped out of high school and at the age of 17, and joined the Navy.
Memorial Day means family, cook outs and remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can have this lifestyle.
They were members of the Greatest Generation, and when their country called, they answered. Now, a group of veterans have made a one-day trip to Washington D.C. to see the World War II Memorial.
In today's Black History Month salute. We take a look at a man who served during World War II.
A family in Ambridge got a potentially explosive surprise while going through the basement of their father's home after he passed away.
When the soldiers and sailors shipped out for World War II, many women enlisted, too. Not in the Army or the Navy, but in the WACS and the WAVES. Those were the service organizations that cared for the wounded coming back home. One of those women was Virginia Forsythe-Rye.
Hundreds of local veterans were honored Wednesday at Shaler Area Middle School.
They've been waiting nearly 70 years, but the family of a World War II veteran is finally getting some closure. A funeral was held Saturday for Marine Corporal John Yeager of New Kensington.
A local Marine is finally coming home nearly 70 years after his death. World War II Marine Corporal Jack Yeager, of New Kensington, was killed in action back in 1944.
More than 1,000 Jeeps will find their way to Butler this weekend. The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival honors the first one of all. It was built in Butler on the cusp of World War II.
KDKA Radio's Chris Moore talks with Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, the man who navigated the plane, Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb that ended World War II.
The Latrobe Fourth of July celebration is a tradition for many across the area, but this year it's a bittersweet occasion as a special group of veterans ride in their final parade.
Few aircraft have achieved the stature and fame of the "Memphis Belle." The Memphis Belle was the first American bomber to successfully complete 25 missions over enemy territory. Decades later, a popular film would introduce the bomber and her crew to a new generation.
It's the 63d reunion for the men of the 95th infantry, who liberated a French city from Nazi forces in November, 1944. They were hailed as the "Iron Men of Metz."
Over 200 veterans from Wisconsin, Illinois and other parts of the upper Midwest are moving through the area en route to Washington, D.C. as part of the Vets Roll Project.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
If you've ever wanted to get closer to a hummingbird, there are a couple of ways you can make it happen right in your own yard!
After a long stretch of dry and sunny weather, severe storms are possible around 4 p.m. on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the 2026 NCAA super regionals at noon at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
The woman accused of assaulting a teen referee at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center will soon have her record cleared.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
If you've ever wanted to get closer to a hummingbird, there are a couple of ways you can make it happen right in your own yard!
After a long stretch of dry and sunny weather, severe storms are possible around 4 p.m. on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the 2026 NCAA super regionals at noon at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
The woman accused of assaulting a teen referee at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center will soon have her record cleared.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Daisy Jade is getting some facetime with 90s legends, The Spin Doctors, who will be the Friday headliner at the arts festival!
Mikey Hood is checking out the wild side of the arts festival with the Neighborhood Ford Store!
Randy Fenoli of "Say Yes To The Dress" fame, joins Heather and David for a special chat ahead of his appearance at the Rivers Casino.
The Artist Market is a place to discover something unexpected, and now, you just have to find a place to display that something unexpected! Boaz Frankel is giving you a look at many of this year's offerings!
Heather and David are getting a first "hand" look at how the Squonk Joy Machine transforms music into an interactive, musical playground!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the 2026 NCAA super regionals at noon at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Atlanta Braves opened another home series with a victory, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday night.
West Virginia University is hosting Cal Poly at 12 p.m. at the Kendrick Family Ballpark at the Monongalia County Baseball Complex.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Watch as teams from Grove City, Pine Richland, and Trinity Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Grove City, Pine Richland, and Trinity Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Grove City, Pine Richland, and Trinity Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Grove City, Pine Richland, and Trinity Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
The family of an 83-year-old Pittsburgh man who was found dead in his neighbor's home after being reported missing is speaking out.
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.
