• Port Authority Connect Card Changes Go Into Effect In 2020 For Seniors

    Port Authority Connect Card Changes Go Into Effect In 2020 For Seniors
    PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — Bus riders faced long lines at the Port Authority Service Center on Monday as they prepare for new changes in 2020.With 98 lines, the buses are always running and senior citizens are using the city’s various public transportation options for free.
    “I use it periodically. But more so in the wintertime, I ride the bus,” Ruth McCord told KDKA on Monday.
    “I’m retired, but my wife rides the trolley, the T, and I’m on it periodically,&
  • Inmate Dies At Allegheny County Jail

    Inmate Dies At Allegheny County Jail
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are investigating the death of an inmate.Corrections officers at the facility found a man unresponsive just before 7:30 a.m. on Monday.According to a spokesperson, the officers performed CPR on the inmate until medics arrived.When medics arrived about 20 minutes later, the inmate was pronounced dead.The inmate’s name or cause of death has not been released.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  • ‘It Was The Best Christmas Ever’: Andrew McCutchen And Wife Welcome Baby Armani, Their 2nd Child

    ‘It Was The Best Christmas Ever’: Andrew McCutchen And Wife Welcome Baby Armani, Their 2nd Child
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Andrew McCutchen and his wife got an amazing early Christmas gift.
    (Photo Credit: mariamccutchen/Instagram)
    The couple welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Armani X McCutchen.
    McCutchen’s wife announced the news on Instagram on Monday.
    The child was born on Christmas Eve. He weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces.“Armani X McCutchen Born on Christmas Eve. 8lbs 4oz 21inches. The X signifies 10 years that Andrew and I have been together It was the best Christm
  • Pitt Holds Off Canisius 87-79 In Last Non-Conference Game

    Pitt Holds Off Canisius 87-79 In Last Non-Conference Game
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coming into Monday’s non-conference finale against Canisius, Pittsburgh freshman Justin Champagnie had made just five 3-pointer on 37 attempts.
    Against the Golden Griffins, he made 5 of 6 and tied his career high by scoring 21 points as the Panthers held off Canisius 87-79.
    Champagnie took the ball to the corner and hit a 3-point shot on Pitt’s first possession of the game. On the second possession, he hit another. A quick steal and a fast break later, and Cha
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  • TRAFFIC: Noblestown Road Bridge in North Fayette expected to reopen

    TRAFFIC: Noblestown Road Bridge in North Fayette expected to reopen
    The bridge, located between Finks Run Road and Main Street, has been closed since May 22 because of an abutment issue.
  • Steelers Sign Linebacker Tuzar Skipper To Multi-Year Deal

    Steelers Sign Linebacker Tuzar Skipper To Multi-Year Deal
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tuzar Skipper will be back with the Steelers next season.
    The team announced Monday that the linebacker has signed a two-year contract.
    The undrafted rookie was a standout in preseason and training camp but was released in September by the team.
    He was signed by the New York Giants and played in six games before rejoining the Steelers.He did not appear in any games with Pittsburgh.
  • Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang Named ‘Last Men In’ Candidate For 2020 All-Star Game

    Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang Named ‘Last Men In’ Candidate For 2020 All-Star Game
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s a chance that Jake Guentzel won’t be the only Penguin headed to the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been named a “Last Men In” candidate.This gives fans the opportunity to vote for the last skater to make each division roster.Letang won the “Last Men In” vote for the 2019 All-Star Game, getting named to the Metropolitan Division roster alongside teammate Sidney Crosby.The competition Letang faces thi
  • 90-year-old homicide victim was once linked to contract killing

    90-year-old homicide victim was once linked to contract killing
    Samuel Rende was among those charged in 1981 in the murder-for-hire slaying of Norman McGregor. He pleaded no contest in 1985 to conspiracy.
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  • LOOKING BACK: Pittsburgh News Year In Review 2019

    LOOKING BACK: Pittsburgh News Year In Review 2019
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – It’s hard to believe, but 2019 is nearly over.
    Before we turn the calendar to 2020 and start a new decade, let’s take a look back at the five biggest stories in Pittsburgh over the past year.
    NUMBER 5:
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    Steel Curtain Opens At KennywoodSteelers Country came to Kennywood in July with the opening of the park’s newest, record-breaking thrill ride! The Steel Curtain set a world record for the highest inversion at 197 feet, and a reco
  • Penguins Forward Jake Guentzel To Play In 2020 NHL All-Star Game

    Penguins Forward Jake Guentzel To Play In 2020 NHL All-Star Game
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jake Guentzel will be representing the Penguins on the Metropolitan Division All-Star team this year in St. Louis.Guentzel currently leads the Penguins in goals with 19 and points with 40. He is second only to Evgeni Malkin in assists with 21.The 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend is scheduled for January 24 and 25 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.This is Jake Guentzel’s first all-star appearance.
  • Police Warn Against Celebratory Gunfire On New Year’s Eve

    Police Warn Against Celebratory Gunfire On New Year’s Eve
    (CBS Local) — Police across the country are reminding people that it is illegal and extremely dangerous to fire celebratory gunshots into the air to bring in the new year.
    Although rare, people being shot by celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve and other holidays like the Fourth of July does happen, prompting police and ballistics experts to caution people that bullets fired into the air can have serious consequences.
    “What goes up must come down, and the results are tragic wh
  • ‘Learn Some Respect,’ Antonio Brown Takes Another Jab At Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

    ‘Learn Some Respect,’ Antonio Brown Takes Another Jab At Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — AB apparently is not done going after JuJu Smith-Schuster for winning the Steelers MVP in 2018.Brown took to Twitter again Monday to relay yet another cryptic tweet surrounding the duo’s torn and tattered relationship.“Boo Boo Shoester was ready under 500 U Bum learn some Respect”Boo Boo Shoester was ready under 500 U Bum learn some Respect
    — AB (@AB84) December 30, 2019Earlier this year, after JuJu won the team MVP in 2018, Brown went after the
  • Pitt Football Defensive Back Paris Ford Says He’s Returning Next Season

    Pitt Football Defensive Back Paris Ford Says He’s Returning Next Season
    OAKLAND (KDKA) — Pitt Football will be getting a crucial part of their defense back in 2020.Defensive back Paris Ford took to Twitter on Monday to announce he would be returning to the Panthers next season.
    God’s Plan ~ @Pitt_FB pic.twitter.com/xmLiSKP5tg
    — Paris Ford (@DiddyBop12_) December 30, 2019
    2019 was a break out year for Ford, recording 60 solo tackles, three forced fumbles, and three interceptions in 13 games played.In October, Ford was named ACC Defensive Back Of The
  • Woman Wakes Up From 7 Month Coma After Family Told To ‘Pull The Plug’

    Woman Wakes Up From 7 Month Coma After Family Told To ‘Pull The Plug’
    ALLIANCE, Ohio (CBS Local)— An Ohio woman was in a coma for seven months due to a mysterious illness — but her and her mother’s fight for her survival led to a second chance at life.
    Kertisha Brabson, 31, of Alliance fell into a coma in September 2018 after her mother noticed she was acting funny.
    “Something has taken over and ruining my daughter,” Kertease Williams told CBS affiliate WBNS. “I just don’t know what.”
    At the hospital, Kertisha was do
  • ‘Open Hunting Season On Jews’: Rabbi Myers Outraged Over Rise In Violence, Hate

    ‘Open Hunting Season On Jews’: Rabbi Myers Outraged Over Rise In Violence, Hate
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is condemning violence against people of the Jewish faith following an attack over the weekend at a Chanukah celebration in New York.
    The knife ambush happened Saturday night at the home where more than 100 Orthodox Jews were gathered, reports CBS News’ Tom Hanson. Witnesses said a man stormed in with a weapon and his face covered.
    Five people were stabbed, including a rabbi’s son and an elderly man who is now in critical condition.
    Over
  • CDC: Flu Deaths Rise To 2,100 Nationwide In 2019

    CDC: Flu Deaths Rise To 2,100 Nationwide In 2019
    (CBS Local) — Flu-like illnesses are on the rise and have been elevated for seven weeks across all regions of the country, according to CDC’s latest FluView report.
    The report estimates that flu has caused at least 4.6 million flu illnesses, 39,000 hospitalizations and 2,100 deaths since the season began in September. That’s 300 more deaths than the previous week.
    The CDC says there have been 22 pediatric flu deaths so far this season, including three more children last week. N
  • Greta Thunberg: ‘Wouldn’t Have Wasted My Time’ Talking To President Trump About Climate Change

    Greta Thunberg: ‘Wouldn’t Have Wasted My Time’ Talking To President Trump About Climate Change
    LONDON (CBS Local) — 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says meeting President Donald Trump would be a waste of time because he wouldn’t listen to anything she has to say.
    Thunberg made the comment during an interview with BBC radio’s Today program on Monday. During the interview, she was pressed about what she would have told Trump if they spoke during her visit to the United States earlier this summer to attend the UN Climate Action Summit in New York.
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  • ‘Darlene Harris Day’ Declared In Pittsburgh After Councilwoman Harris’ Last Meeting

    ‘Darlene Harris Day’ Declared In Pittsburgh After Councilwoman Harris’ Last Meeting
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- It marked the end of an era on Monday for Pittsburgh City Council. The long-time member from District 1 Darlene Harris served her last meeting.She had been a member since 2006 serving several North Side communities. Most of the meeting revolved around honoring her service.
    The council proclaimed Monday to be Darlene Harris day in the city and presented here with a couple of gifts.She took the time to share a kind word with each member of the council, and they all shared their
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Eligible For HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ After Missing Playoffs For Second Year In A Row

    Pittsburgh Steelers Eligible For HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ After Missing Playoffs For Second Year In A Row
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have failed to make the postseason for a second consecutive year, which means the team joins a special list heading into 2020.According to the NFL’s specifications, teams who miss the playoffs for consecutive years are eligible to be featured in the next season’s edition of “Hard Knocks.”“With the loss preventing them from being in the playoffs for the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are now eligible to appear
  • 'A method to her madness': City council says farewell to Darlene Harris

    'A method to her madness': City council says farewell to Darlene Harris
    “We have been both friends and foes. She was a fierce adversary and a very generous ally,” said Councilman Ricky Burgess.
  • Sharon Stone Blocked On Bumble Because Users Thought Her Profile Was A Fake

    Sharon Stone Blocked On Bumble Because Users Thought Her Profile Was A Fake
    LOS ANGELES (KDKA) — Dating can be hard, even for celebrities.Meadville-native and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania alumni Sharon Stone learned that firsthand recently.
    I went on the @bumble dating sight and they closed my account.Some users reported that it couldn’t possibly be me!Hey @bumble, is being me exclusionary ?Don’t shut me out of the hive— Sharon Stone (@sharonstone) December 30, 2019
    After the 61-year-old actress created an account on the popular online dat
  • Pa. Game Commission: Probe Into Video Showing Deer Being Tortured Nearly Complete

    Pa. Game Commission: Probe Into Video Showing Deer Being Tortured Nearly Complete
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission warden says the investigation into a video allegedly showing two teenagers torturing an injured deer is nearly finished.
    In an update to the case, the warden tells KDKA that the Game Commission anticipates “making an appointment with the DA after the New Year’s Day holiday.”
    The disturbing video, which has caused public outcry, surfaced on Nov. 30. The video shows two teens appearing to stomp on and kick an injured deer
  • Allegheny County Attorney Suspended Following Guilty Plea Of Solicitation Of Sexual Of Children

    Allegheny County Attorney Suspended Following Guilty Plea Of Solicitation Of Sexual Of Children
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has suspended an Allegheny County attorney after he entered into a guilty plea of criminal solicitation of sexual abuse of children.According to the court’s disciplinary board, attorney Rosendo Dacal, has been placed on temporary leave.Dacal entered into a guilty plea in the Court of Common Pleas in Washington County to criminal solicitation of sexual abuse of children and criminal use of a communication facility.The suspension wi
  • Allegheny County Attorney Suspended Following Guilty Plea Of Solicitation Of Sexual Abuse Of Children

    Allegheny County Attorney Suspended Following Guilty Plea Of Solicitation Of Sexual Abuse Of Children
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has suspended an Allegheny County attorney after he entered into a guilty plea of criminal solicitation of sexual abuse of children.According to the court’s disciplinary board, attorney Rosendo Dacal, has been placed on temporary leave.Dacal entered into a guilty plea in the Court of Common Pleas in Washington County to criminal solicitation of sexual abuse of children and criminal use of a communication facility.The suspension wi
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Spring-Like Temperatures To Plunge Back Into The 30s

    Pittsburgh Weather: Spring-Like Temperatures To Plunge Back Into The 30s
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It felt more like early spring than winter when you got out of bed this morning.
    We had some heavy downpours, but we also hit 60 degrees at 6 a.m.
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    Through the day, showers will become more scattered and taper off, leaving us with a peak or two of sunshine this afternoon.
    WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
    Temperatures will fall into the 40s this evening and lows overnight will be back
  • PTL Links: December 30, 2019

    PTL Links: December 30, 2019
    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Animal Friends
    Liberty Magic
    Fine Wine and Spirits
    Organization Rules, Inc.
    PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
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  • 1 Driver Dead, Another Hospitalized After Head-On Crash In Fayette Co.

    1 Driver Dead, Another Hospitalized After Head-On Crash In Fayette Co.
    LUZERNE TOWNSHIP (AP) — Authorities say a head-on crash in western Pennsylvania has left one driver dead and the other hospitalized.
    The crash in Luzerne Township occurred around 2:20 a.m. Monday.
    Authorities say 24-year-old Raekwon Stevenson, of Charleroi, was speeding on Thornton Road when he crossed over the center line and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by Valerie Brown.
    Stevenson was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later, while Brown, a 58-year-old McClellandtown res
  • 1 Person Hospitalized After Shooting In Uniontown

    1 Person Hospitalized After Shooting In Uniontown
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Fayette County that sent one person to the hospital.
    It happened just after 2 a.m. along North Gallatin Avenue in Uniontown, near the Family Dollar store.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Police responded to the area and spent more than two hours at the scene.
    One person was taken to the hospital with injuries. That person’s condition has not been released.
    Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  • Us: This was almost the perfect New Year's resolution story

    Us: This was almost the perfect New Year's resolution story
    A convicted felon’s path to redemption included working full time for five years while doing tattoo artistry. That all changed Dec. 16. 
  • Next leg of Mon-Fayette Expressway from Jefferson Hills to Duquesne finally moving forward

    Next leg of Mon-Fayette Expressway from Jefferson Hills to Duquesne finally moving forward
    The Pennsylvania Turnpike has bought more than half the property and utility relocation has begun on the next eight miles of the toll road.
  • Darlene Harris leaving City Council with a roar

    Darlene Harris leaving City Council with a roar
    Will she be missed in city hall? “Some, I don’t think would think that,” she said, in an obvious nod to Mayor Bill Peduto and Bruce Kraus.
  • Walkabout: I tried to give Christmas the slip, but it wouldn’t let me

    Walkabout: I tried to give Christmas the slip, but it wouldn’t let me
    I found myself infected by the spirit of Christmas in unexpected ways this year.
  • Local Hockey Team Hosts Inaugural Alumni Game To Raise Money For Suicide Prevention

    Local Hockey Team Hosts Inaugural Alumni Game To Raise Money For Suicide Prevention
    GIBSONIA (KDKA) — Dan and Molly Rupprect dropped the ceremonial first puck at center ice in memory of their daughter Maura.The Deer Lakes Hockey Club held its inaugural Maura Rupprect Alumni Hockey Game to raise money to improve mental health awareness and suicide prevention at Frozen Pond Arena.Maura Rupprect was a 16-year-old sophomore who loved hockey.She died by suicide last February.“I think her situation there were signs her friends probably saw but they just didn’t know
  • Report: Cleveland Browns Fire Head Coach Freddie Kitchens

    Report: Cleveland Browns Fire Head Coach Freddie Kitchens
    CLEVELAND (KDKA) — According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen, the Cleveland Browns have fired head coach Freddie Kitchens.Browns fired Freddie Kitchens, per @mortreport and me.
    — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 30, 2019
    This comes on the heels of the Browns finishing the season with a 6-10 record.Kitchens was named head coach of the Browns in January.
  • Steelers Lose To Baltimore 28-10, Eliminated From Playoff Contention

    Steelers Lose To Baltimore 28-10, Eliminated From Playoff Contention
    BALTIMORE (KDKA) — The Steelers lost to the Baltimore Ravens 28-10 and the Tennesee Titans defeated the Houston Texans 35-14, ultimately eliminating the Steelers from the playoff picture.The Steelers will finish the season 8-8.
    Stay with KDKA.com for a full game recap.
  • Chick-Fil-A Employee’s Bright Attitude Goes Viral

    Chick-Fil-A Employee’s Bright Attitude Goes Viral
    (CNN) — A Chick-fil-A employee in Wilmington, North Carolina, has caught the attention of his community with his infectiously upbeat customer service and bright attitude.
    A regular customer took video of employee Jeremiah Murrill one day as she placed her drive-thru order at the restaurant.
    She posted the video on Facebook. In two weeks, it had 170,000 views and hundreds of comments by people who recognized Murrill’s signature smile and excellent customer service.
    In the Facebook vid
  • Duquesne Loses Second Straight, Fall To Marshall 83-61

    Duquesne Loses Second Straight, Fall To Marshall 83-61
    CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrod West hit four 3-pointers and scored a season-high 22 points as Marshall easily defeated Duquesne 83-61 on Sunday.
    Darius George added a career-high 19 points for Marshall (6-7) and Taevion Kinsey had 13.
    The game was part of a doubleheader at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. No. 22 West Virginia defeated No. 2 Ohio State 67-59 in the first game. These were the first college games in the arena since its two-year renovation

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