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Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
North Allegheny finished the first day of the state championships in first place and are the defending champions.
The Mars Area school board voted 7-2 on Tuesday to hire Zachary Benedek to replace Eric Kasperowicz as the high school football coach.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
Bob Palko led West Allegheny to eight WPIAL championships and one PIAA state title in 24 seasons at the school.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Peyton, Kendall, and Chase Coury have the Burrell Bucs in position to make the WPIAL playoffs.
Spell had previously committed to Penn State and is the No. 1 running back recruit in the country.
The award is given annually to the top high school football quarterback from western Pennsylvania.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
During his four years at Pitt, Aaron Donald became one of the most accomplished defensive linemen in college football history.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
Matt Sieg signed with West Virginia University last month and has been named the Maxwell Football Club's High School Player of the Year.
Larkin topped KDKA's Shelley Bortz's longstanding record of 1,977 points.
The first phase of the stadium was completed in August and included things like new turf, grandstands, and lighting.
"I don't think anything has made me or my family happier than this opportunity," Terry Smith said Monday.
The four WPIAL title games being played at Acrisure Stadium will air on KDKA+ on Saturday.
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The matchups for the championship games will be determined by this Friday's semifinal contests.
Four high school basketball games are being played at PPG Paints Arena on December 22.
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Hardy was a standout at Penn Hills High School before attending Penn State University.
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Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
The Mount Pleasant Township couple that is accused of killing their 15-month-old baby was in court for the first time on Wednesday.
North Huntingdon residents are cleaning up after a tornado warning overnight.
Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
The Mount Pleasant Township couple that is accused of killing their 15-month-old baby was in court for the first time on Wednesday.
North Huntingdon residents are cleaning up after a tornado warning overnight.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
If you’re planning on getting organized this year with some spring cleaning, it’s also a good time to do a “digital spring refresh" and get your monthly bills in order, too.
Pittsburgh sports fans are known for their passion, but just how far does that black-and-gold pride go? KDKA-TV’s Fan N'ATion finds out!
Easter is this weekend for many, and next weekend for those celebrating Orthodox Easter. Different dates, same delicious tradition: a beautiful braided sweet bread that takes center stage on the table.
PTL hosts Daisy Jade and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
The new display panels will replace the original sidewalk bricks, which have required repeated repairs since the park opened in 2001.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Aaron Donald's high school football career began as an undersized player, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of the NFL's all-time greats and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer.
North Huntingdon residents were cleaning up on Wednesday after a tornado warning overnight, but after surveying the area, the National Weather Service determined the area was hit with high winds.
Two days after a deadly fire at Douglas Plaza Apartments in Wilkinsburg claimed the life of a man who couldn't escape, tenants are now saying the conditions inside are not just concerning but dangerous. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
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.
