• PennDOT: Drivers Make Merging Into Construction Zones Worse Than It Needs To Be

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Blue skies, sunshine and an open road ahead.
    It’s the story of summertime on the Interstate highways of Pennsylvania.Suddenly, there is a spot of orange on the horizon, and as you get closer, the words come into focus: LANE CLOSED AHEAD.
    Around here, the reaction is almost automatic as drivers in the Bridgeville rest area told KDKA:
    “I just look ahead and gradually merge over.”“I start looking to get into that lane before I get there.”&ldqu
  • NFL Draft Headed To Cleveland In 2021, Kansas City in 2023

    KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) – The NFL’s draft road show is headed to Cleveland and Kansas City.
    To celebrate the Browns’ 75th anniversary, the 2021 draft will be held in Cleveland. Two years later, the home of the Chiefs gets its chance.
    In recent years, the league has taken the draft out of New York and to Chicago; Philadelphia; Arlington, Texas; and Nashville. Next year it will be in Las Vegas a few months before the Oakland Raiders move there.
    “This is an exceptional oppor
  • 2 Pittsburgh Charter Schools To Close Thursday & Friday Due To Alleged Threat

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two Pittsburgh charter schools will be closed for the remainder of the week due to an alleged threat.
    Urban Pathways K-5 Charter School and Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School will be closed Thursday and Friday. All school activities will also be canceled.
    School officials say law enforcement alerted them about an alleged threat Wednesday.
    “Our primary concern is the safety of our students and staff,” Urban Pathways Charter School assistant principal James Fr
  • Report: BNY Mellon To Lay Off More Workers In Pittsburgh

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — BNY Mellon will reportedly be laying off more workers in Pittsburgh.
    The Pittsburgh Business Times says the company is in the process of cutting 7,000 staff members, which is about one-eighth of the company’s workforce.
    A spokesperson says that the cuts are part of “periodic staff reductions.”
    Shares of BNY Mellon have fallen by 20% over the last year.
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  • Kidsburgh: School For The Deaf Students Learn To Express Themselves Through Dance

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local dance company is collaborating with the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood, teaching the students dance, and the children who are deaf or hard of hearing are even able to feel the music with the help of special technology.
    Professional dancers from Attack Theatre, a dance company celebrating 25 years in Pittsburgh next year, work with 9,000 students and teachers around the region every year in outreach programs, but this partnership is unique.
  • Gov. Tom Wolf Says Early Stats Point To Drop In 2018 Overdose Deaths

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says preliminary statistics are pointing to a decrease in overdose deaths in Pennsylvania last year, as his administration suggests the opioid crisis might be starting to wane in some parts of the state.
    Wolf spoke Wednesday as he participated in a training session on how to administer a nasal spray that reverses an opioid overdose.
    Wolf says physicians are issuing fewer opioid prescriptions and doctor-shopping is over, thanks to a 2016 law that require
  • Man Sentenced To 20 To 50 Years In Slaying Outside Pittsburgh Market

    PITTSBURGH (AP) – A man has been sentenced to 20 to 50 years in prison in the death of a man gunned down while waiting outside a western Pennsylvania market for a submarine sandwich order.
    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that 21-year-old Brandon Cerra pleaded guilty to third-degree murder minutes before his Allegheny County jury trial was scheduled to begin Wednesday.
    He was charged in the slaying of 30-year-old Michael Freeman Jr. outside Hanini’s Market in the Brighton Heights
  • State Police Investigating Meth Manufacturing Facility In Indiana Co.

    HOMER CITY, Pa. (KDKA) – State police in Indiana County say they are investigating a possible methamphetamine manufacturing facility.
    Troopers say they received a tip on Wednesday regarding the manufacturing of methamphetamine in the area of Buffington Township. Responding troopers canvased the area and found items related to the manufacturing of meth inside of a plastic bag along Stewart Hollow Road.
    The state police’s Clandestine Laboratory Response Team was notified and investigat
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  • Former Bethel Park Councilman Accused Of DUI Now Facing Theft, Forgery Charges

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A former Bethel Park councilman who was accused of driving under the influence is facing new charges.
    Brandon Colella was in court Wednesday. He’s facing five new charges, including theft and forgery.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    He was originally arrested in Mt. Lebanon, where witnesses say he was driving erratically. Police say he failed a sobriety test.
    RELATED STORIES:Former Bethel Park Councilman Arrested Again, Faces DUI Charges
    Bethel Park Councilman Facing Drug, F
  • PA officials reverse course on local family support center funding

    PA officials reverse course on local family support center funding
    Allegheny County’s 28 family support centers aim to help families with young children with everything from parenting classes to economic self-sufficiency.
  • Gov. Wolf Encourages Acts of Kindness Tomorrow For ‘1-4-3 Day’, Honoring Fred Rogers

    PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf encourages Pennsylvanians to take time Thursday to participate in acts of kindness in celebration of “1-4-3 Day,” a day honoring Fred Rogers.
    “I’m challenging all Pennsylvanians to use tomorrow to exhibit the type of neighborly kindness Fred Rogers sought to spread around the world,” said Gov. Wolf. “Pennsylvania is a commonwealth rooted in kindness and generosity, and this is our day to show the world the positive
  • Mayor Peduto Says City ‘Will Not Pay’ Ransom In Event Of Cyberattack

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto says the city would “not pay” a ransom in the event of a cyberattack like the recent one in Baltimore that crippled the city’s online systems.
    Mayor Peduto told KDKA’s Meghan Schiller “we will not pay,” and the city doesn’t have any money set aside to pay ransom anyway.
    The hackers in Maryland demanded a ransom from Baltimore City two weeks ago, and warned officials they would lose data after 10 days
  • Man On 50-State Mowing Tour For Veterans Stops In Pittsburgh

    CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A man and his lawn mower, named G.I. Moe, are on a 50-state tour, mowing veterans’ lawns for free.Rodney Smith Jr., founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Service, recently stopped in Canonsburg as part of his “Thank You For Your Service Tour.”
    He mowed U.S. Army veteran Mr. Morton’s yard and shared a few before and after pictures on Twitter.I had the honor & privilege of mowing forMr. Morton inCanonsburg,PA. He served 20+ years in the U.S Arm
  • Healthy Dog Euthanized To Be Buried With Owner As Dictated By Will

    Chesterfield, Va. (CBS Local) — A healthy dog was recently euthanized in Virginia after its late owner left specific instructions in her will that the dog was to be put down and laid to rest with her.
    The executor of the dead woman’s estate arrived at an animal shelter in Chesterfield County on March 8 and asked to euthanize a healthy Shih Tzu mix named Emma. “Heartbroken” shelter personnel at Chesterfield County Animal Services had several discussions with the executor,
  • Deputies: Lawmaker Punched Wife For Not Undressing Quickly Enough For Sex

    LUCEDALE, Miss. (CBS Local) — A Mississippi lawmaker allegedly punched his wife when she failed to get undressed quickly enough when he wanted to have sex, authorities said.
    State Rep. Douglas McLeod was intoxicated when deputies responded to the McLeod home in Lucedale shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, according to an investigative report filed with the George County Sheriff’s Department.
    The 58-year-old Republican lawmaker had punched his wife in the face, bloodying her nose, the rep
  • ‘I’m Worried About The Guys We Have Here’ With Antonio Brown Gone, Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster Is Ready For Bigger Role In 2019

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– JuJu Smith-Schuster is ready for the road ahead as the 2019 season moves closer.JuJu spoke to the media for the first time this season during day two of Steelers OTAs on the South Side.He promises to be as fully available to the media, which was a change from 2018, where the rising star was only around to talk roughly once a week.“I’m not going to be an a**hole,” Smith-Schuster said. “Promise.”
    JuJu claims this is not a dig at former Steeler
  • Community College In Pa. Will Offer 70 New Programs This Upcoming Year

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Students attending community college in Pennsylvania will have more programs to choose this upcoming year.
    The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges released on Wednesday the addition of 70 new programs to campuses around the Commonwealth.
    Included in the new programs are in-person and distance education opportunities in STEM, hydroponic agriculture and substance abuse treatment.
    “As the largest provider of higher education in Pennsylvania, our community
  • Man pleads guilty to 2017 North Side homicide, gets 20-50 years in prison

    Man pleads guilty to 2017 North Side homicide, gets 20-50 years in prison
    Brandon Cerra pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for fatally shooting Michael Freeman Jr. outside Hanini Market in Marshall-Shadeland.
  • Homeless Valedictorian Scores More Than $3 Million In College Scholarships

    (CNN) — The stress of senior year can be overwhelming. Combine that with challenges at home, and it can derail any high school student’s academic career.
    Memphis high school senior Tupac Mosley maintained a 4.3 GPA, scored a 31 on his ACT, and was named valedictorian — all while dealing with the death of his father and the lack of a permanent home.
    His accomplishments earned him dozens of college scholarships worth more than $3 million.
    “It’s honestly an honor and a
  • Take A Trip To ‘Love Island’ With CBS This Summer

    American audiences will get a chance to visit Love Island this summer starting Tuesday, July 9th, only on CBS. New episodes will air every weeknight at 8:00 PM ET/PT through Wednesday, August 7.
    “As the buzziest reality show in the U.K., Love Island has won the hearts of viewers across the pond as well as around the world, creating appointment viewing and fanfare for audiences everywhere. We are thrilled to bring our version of this cultural phenomenon to CBS,” said Sharon Vuong, Sen
  • FlyBy 5K And Fun Run Gives Runners Ability To Run The Runway Of Pittsburgh International Airport

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Are you ready to run the runway at Pittsburgh International Airport?
    Registration is now open for the fourth annual FlyBy 5K and two-mile fun run and walk. The race that will take place at the Pittsburgh International Airport on September 21 gives runners the ability to run or walk the runway at the airport where more than 9.6 million people travel annually.The event is organized by Pittsburgh Three Rivers Matathon, Inc. (P3R) in partnership with the Allegheny County Ai
  • Police: Off-duty N. Braddock cop, mistakenly alleging scam, handcuffs insurance salesmen

    Police: Off-duty N. Braddock cop, mistakenly alleging scam, handcuffs insurance salesmen
    Penn Hills police responded to Sharon Jackson’s home and ended up charging the officer with official oppression and simple assault.
     
  • CMU to help airport corridor, North Huntingdon with transportation issues

    CMU to help airport corridor, North Huntingdon with transportation issues
    The Traffic21 program will help the Airport Corridor Transportation Association expand shuttle service, North Huntingdon with traffic.
  • Pittsburgh Zoo Names Clouded Leopard Cubs Rukai And Kansas

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium’s two clouded leopard cubs have officially been named.
    Zookeepers introduced Rukai and Kansas to the public Wednesday morning at The Islands exhibit.
    The tiny cubs played, romped and pounced during the play session and news conference at 11 a.m.
    WATCH: Full News Conference —
    Rukai was born at the Pittsburgh Zoo on March 14 to mom Saya and dad Pi. However, zookeepers are now hand raising her because she was not nursing prop
  • West Virginia City Manager Reinstated After DUI Plea

    WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – The city manager of Wheeling, West Virginia, has been reinstated to his job after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol.
    News outlets report the Wheeling City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to reinstate suspended City Manager Robert Herron.
    Herron was sentenced Monday to 104 hours of community service. Authorities have said he was involved in a car crash in March and arrested with a blood-alcohol level of about 0.305%. The legal state limit is 0.08%
  • Student Allegedly Set Fire In Greensburg Central Catholic Locker Room

    GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A student at Greensburg Central Catholic allegedly set fire to a locker room inside the school.
    Police and firefighters were called to the school located on Armory Drive at 11:30 a.m. on April 25 for a fire alarm.Pennsylvania State Police say that a 16-year-old male student admitted to starting a fire inside a locker room.The unidentified student is now facing charges of arson and related offenses, causing or risking catastrophe, institutional vandalism and criminal mis
  • $5M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Ross Township

    MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – An Allegheny County Giant Eagle sold a winning Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions ticket worth $5 million.
    The winning ticket matched all five white balls drawn: 10-50-55-56-58. The Giant Eagle, in McIntyre Square on McKnight Road earns a $10,000 selling bonus for selling the winning ticket.
    “At Giant Eagle, we strive to provide our customers a variety of convenience-oriented services and offerings, including the ability to purchase Pennsylvania Lottery ticke
  • $5 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Pittsburgh

    MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – An Allegheny County Giant Eagle sold a winning Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions ticket worth $5 million.
    The winning ticket matched all five white balls drawn: 10-50-55-56-58. The Giant Eagle, in McIntyre Square on McKnight Road earns a $10,000 selling bonus for selling the winning ticket.
    A winner hasn’t been identified yet. Winners can only be identified after prizes are claimed and tickets validated.If you have the winning ticket, call the Lottery at 717
  • Survey: Half Of Americans Use Swimming Pools As Communal Bathtub

    (CBS Local) — Summer is almost here and that means there’s a good chance you’ll soon be taking a dip in the pool to cool off.
    But beware before you get in.
    A new survey reveals more than half of Americans (51 percent) use swimming pools as a communal bathtub — using the pool as a substitute to showering or rinsing off after engaging in exercise or yard work. That’s despite nearly two-thirds (64 percent) saying they know that pool chemicals do not eliminate the need
  • Listen: Late Pittsburgh Rapper Mac Miller’s Song ‘Benji The Dog’ Leaked

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A song from the late Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller was leaked on the internet Monday.
    Hypebeast reports that the song titled “Benji the Dog” surfaced, however, the origins of the track still remains unclear.RELATED STORIES: Celebrity Condolences Pour In On Twitter For Rapper Mac Miller After Reported Fatal Overdose
    RELATED STORIES: Frick Park Market Co-Owner Remembers Mac Miller: ‘His Drive Was Tremendous’
    RELATED STORIES: Memorial At Blue Slide P
  • School Board Member Censured Over Racist Post Loses Primary

    MCMURRAY, Pa. (AP) – A longtime school board member who was censured over a racist Facebook post that was published on his personal page has lost his bid for re-election.
    William Merrell was one of six Republican primary candidates seeking nominations for five seats on the board in Peters Township, a school district outside Pittsburgh.
    His loss Tuesday came one day after the board made its censure decision. Merrell has apologized for his posts, saying that although he has a right to voice
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Warmer Temperatures Moving Back In, Along With Showers And Storms

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The cool down won’t last very long with today’s highs returning to the mid- to upper-70s.
    Tuesday’s high ONLY hit 60 degrees and there was even some light rain/drizzle around.You look at the dynamics of Monday versus Tuesday, and you’d take rain on Monday afternoon every time over the Tuesday setup, but that’s what makes forecasting fun.
    Highs today should reach the upper-70s with cloudy conditions once again expected.The area should be dry
  • U.S. Energy Secretary Orders Air Monitor Data Released From Uranium Plant Near School

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has ordered his agency to release more than four years’ worth of data from air monitors near an Ohio school where trace amounts of radioactive material were discovered.
    Perry says the data from 2015 through the first quarter of this year comes from six air monitoring stations on Energy Department property and ten in the surrounding southern Ohio community.
    Perry told Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in a letter Monday the data was provided
  • Crews Continue Repairs On Massive Strip District Water Main Break

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews are making progress repairing a massive water main break that created a geyser along busy Smallman Street in the Strip District.
    A 36-inch water main ruptured near 16th Street around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    The flooding occurred near the Produce Terminal Building, which is undergoing a major renovation, and closed the road as crews isolated the break and located the underground valves to shut off the water.
    Officials worked throughout the night on
  • Tornado Touches Down In Lancaster County, Estimated Speed Of 105 Mph

    DENVER, Pa. (AP) – Weather officials say a tornado that touched down in Pennsylvania over the weekend, damaging structures and downing trees and power lines, had maximum wind speeds estimated at 105 mph.
    The National Weather Service earlier confirmed that “a brief EF-1 tornado” touched down Sunday evening in West Cocalico Township in northern Lancaster County.
    The weather Tuesday confirmed the tornado’s wind speed and said it traveled for a mile along a 125-yard-wide path
  • PTL Links: May 22, 2019

    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Rania’s Catering
    Rania’s Recipes
    Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “Dear Evan Hansen”
    “You Will Be Found” Music Video
    Idlewild
    Leslie Odom Jr.
    Ask Dr. G
  • Cooking With Rania: Lemon Pound Cake With Limoncello Berries

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This week, Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen making the perfect dessert to go with your Memorial Day barbecue feast!
    Lemon Pound Cake with Limoncello Berries
    Ingredients:3 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 pound unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
    2 cups sugar
    8 eggs
    1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    ½ cup lemon juice
    2 tablespoons grated lemon
    Whipped Cream (optional
  • She's walking 2,473 miles to see Ellen DeGeneres and help Best Friend Animal Society

    She's walking 2,473 miles to see Ellen DeGeneres and help Best Friend Animal Society
    Rebecca McCrea, of Butler, left May 18 to make the trek. She hopes to arrive in Burbank, Calif. in August.
  • Suspect In Custody After Overnight Domestic Incident, SWAT Situation

    LINCOLN BOROUGH (KDKA) — Police have a suspect in custody following a domestic situation and lengthy overnight standoff in Lincoln Borough.
    However, he wasn’t found inside the home that police and SWAT officers had surrounded for hours.
    During that time, flashbangs could be heard going off at the scene. Numerous police departments, state police and SWAT officers swarmed the scene.Police say it was a domestic situation that turned into a SWAT situation. We hear that “flash-bang&
  • Six Pittsburgh restaurants recycle oyster shells to help Chesapeake Bay

    Six Pittsburgh restaurants recycle oyster shells to help Chesapeake Bay
    The Oyster Recovery Partnership is part of an effort to return oyster shells to the Chesapeake Bay to help restore declining habitats.
  • Lawsuit seeks millions in damages over delays in completing Kaufmann's/Macy's redevelopment

    Lawsuit seeks millions in damages over delays in completing Kaufmann's/Macy's redevelopment
    160-room hotel can’t open because of ‘extreme delay’ in completing the former department store construction, lawsuit alleges
  • 2 Injured In Ohio River Boulevard Crash

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash on Ohio River Boulevard.
    It happened at Allegheny Avenue just before 10 p.m. Tuesday.Two vehicles were involved in the crash.Pittsburgh: 2-vehicle crash w/injuries – Ohio River Boulevard (Route 60) at Allegheny Avenue. Ohio River Boulevard (Route 60) is closed northbound in the area.
    — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) May 22, 2019
    Ohio River Boulevard was closed near the Marshall ramp in Chateau while t
  • Kennywood Reconsiders Ride Policy For Amputees After Complaint

    WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Summertime means Kennywood is open, but one man was recently told that some rides may not be open to all.
    Three years ago, Jeff Logan lost his lower right leg to infection, but that hasn’t stopped him from doing all the activities he enjoyed before doctors amputated the limb.
    “I ride a motorcycle. I jet ski. I still boat. I like to hike,” he said.
    Logan also loves thrill rides, but two weeks ago at a season pass holder invite-only day at Kennywood, h
  • Rochester Borough Police Arrest Burglary Suspect

    ROCHESTER, Pa. (KDKA) – Rochester Borough Police say the suspect in a rash of burglaries has been arrested.
    Jason Bowker was apprehended and sent to the Beaver County Jail.
    He’s facing multiple charges, including burglary, theft and assault.
    Source: Rochester Borough Police Department/Facebook
    Police say guns, cash and jewelry were taken from homes.
    Residents are reminded to lock their doors and windows and report any suspicious activity.
  • 2-Year-Old Found Wandering Park Alone, Babysitter Facing Charges

    TARENTUM (KDKA) — A Tarentum babysitter is facing child endangerment charges after a 2-year-old boy was found wandering in Riverview Memorial Park all by himself Tuesday evening.The police department posted to social media asking if anyone could identify the toddler, whose first name is Giovanni.Officers told KDKA News the father arrived at the police station after he was notified by someone he knew. The father was at work during the time.The father is not being charged, but the babysitter
  • DA Stephen Zappala Wins Democratic Primary, 2 Pittsburgh-Area Incumbents Defeated

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — A look at the winners in key races in Pennsylvania’s primary:
    PITTSBURGH DISTRICT ATTORNEY
    Pittsburgh’s longtime top prosecutor has fended off a challenge in the Democratic primary, his first in 20 years.
    Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala on Tuesday defeated Turahn Jenkins, a former public defender who criticized his handling of the case of a white police officer charged in the fatal shooting of a black teenager.
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    PHILADELPHIA MAYOR
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  • Pirate Parrot, Phillie Phanatic Engage In Acts Of Kindness For ‘1-4-3 Day’

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Thursday is the 143rd day of the year, but in Pennsylvania, it’s “1-4-3 Day.”
    Mister Rogers used “1-4-3” as a way to say “I love you.” There is one letter in “I,” four letters in “love,” and three letters in “you.”
    Earlier this year, Gov. Tom Wolf officially proclaimed May 23 as “1-4-3 Day” and challenged Pennsylvanians to show their neighbors more kindness.
    The Pirate Parrot and P
  • Zappala retains seat as district attorney

    Zappala retains seat as district attorney
    Incumbent Stephen A. Zappala Jr. wins over newcomer Democratic challenger, Turahn Jenkins. 
  • Peters Township school board member censured over racist Facebook posts loses primary

    Peters Township school board member censured over racist Facebook posts loses primary
    At stake in each district is the selection of leaders who will enact policies, adopt budgets and shape the course of education for thousands of students.
  • Pirates Shut Down By Rockies, 5-0

    PITTSBURGH (AP) – German Márquez struck out seven over eight dominant innings, Trevor Story hit his 11th home run and the Colorado Rockies cooled off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Tuesday night.
    Márquez (5-2) gave up three hits, walked one and didn’t allow a runner to third base as the Rockies snapped a four-game losing streak. Márquez improved to 4-1 in five career starts against the Pirates and lowered his ERA to 2.08 away from Coors Field.
    Charlie Blackmon went 3

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