• New Guidelines Double The Number Of People Who Should Get Yearly Lung Cancer Screenings

    New Guidelines Double The Number Of People Who Should Get Yearly Lung Cancer Screenings
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Claude Lape was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at age 57.
    Lots of people in his family had lung cancer.“My father died of lung cancer, and I had two sisters with lung cancer,” he says.And over 30 years, he was a heavy smoker.“I was probably smoking a pack and a half, easy,” he says.Now young smokers could get an earlier diagnosis.
    “Seventy percent of them are detected in later stages. Those stages are just harder to cure, frankly,&rdquo
  • Diocese Of Greensburg Celebrates 70th Anniversary With Special Mass

    Diocese Of Greensburg Celebrates 70th Anniversary With Special Mass
    GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The Diocese of Greensburg marked the 70th anniversary of its formation on Wednesday.
    The diocese held a special Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg to commemorate the event. The services focused on the diocese, past and future, and how it was originally led by a Lamb.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Seventy years ago, Pope Pius made a brand-new diocese from the then-massive Catholic population of western Pennsylvania.
    “Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, and
  • Furry Tails: Pa. Is ‘Lucky’ To Have A Nose That Can Detect The Spotted Lanternfly

    Furry Tails: Pa. Is ‘Lucky’ To Have A Nose That Can Detect The Spotted Lanternfly
    By: KDKA-TV Digital Content Producer Heather Lang
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania is “lucky” to have a new weapon in the fight against an invasive species that can cause a lot of property destruction.
    Lucky, the German Shepherd, and her handler Shane Philips are part of the state’s Department of Agriculture.
    After hundreds of hours of training, Lucky will finally be able to put her nose to good use detecting Spotted Lanternfly eggs.
    (Source: Penn Vet Working Dog Center/F
  • Driver Crashes Into River While Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ On Phone, Rescued By FedEx Driver

    Driver Crashes Into River While Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ On Phone, Rescued By FedEx Driver
    TRUCKEE, Calif. (KOVR-TV) — A FedEx driver braved freezing cold water to save a woman who lost control of her car and crashed into a river in California on Monday.
    “It was definitely some of the coldest water,” FedEx Express driver Brandon Alt told KOVR-TV. “I felt obligated. I was the only one on the road that saw the accident. I had to do something.”
    California Highway Patrol says a Subaru crashed into the Truckee River after swerving off the road. CHP Officer Set
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  • House Signs Off On President Biden’s COVID Relief Bill, Meaning More Money For Western Pa.

    House Signs Off On President Biden’s COVID Relief Bill, Meaning More Money For Western Pa.
    WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill.
    As soon as the president signs the bill, most Americans will get a check for $1,400.
    In the end, it was a party-line vote. Not a single Republican in Congress supported President Biden’s plan, but a win is a win, and this one means more cash in the hands of individuals, families, small businesses, schools and local governme
  • Local Father, Son Shave Their Heads To Raise Money For Childhood Cancer Research

    Local Father, Son Shave Their Heads To Raise Money For Childhood Cancer Research
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local father and son are going bald this year for a good cause, and they’re doing it together.
    Aaron Colf, an Aiken Elementary School teacher, and his son Aaron Jr. are shaving their heads with other faculty and students on March 12. They’ll be doing it virtually instead of in-person like they’ve done for the past 10 years.
    It’s to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer researc
  • South Fayette School District Suspends Teacher For ‘Inappropriate, Offensive And Unacceptable’ Assignment About Slavery

    South Fayette School District Suspends Teacher For ‘Inappropriate, Offensive And Unacceptable’ Assignment About Slavery
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The South Fayette Township School District says they have suspended a teacher over a controversial social studies assignment on the topic of slavery.
    According to the district, a student alerted the administration to the piece of homework and they were then able to review it.#BREAKING: South Fayette high school teacher suspended following assignment about the slave trade. The superintendent described the assignment as “inappropri
  • Ohio Judge And Wife Convicted In Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured 19 Year-Old Young Man

    Ohio Judge And Wife Convicted In Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured 19 Year-Old Young Man
    MARION, Ohio (AP) — A county judge and his wife were convicted on multiple charges after they left the scene of a hit-and-run crash that injured a 19-year-old man last week, the state Attorney General’s office announced Wednesday.
    The verdict means Jason Warner, 50, who serves as a Marion County Common Pleas judge, will lose his post because state law bars a convicted felon from serving as a judge. He was elected in November 2018 but has been on a leave of absence.
    Warner was found g
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  • Westmoreland County Airshow Returns With Drive-In Attendance

    Westmoreland County Airshow Returns With Drive-In Attendance
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    GREENSBURG (KDKA) – This year’s Westmoreland County Airshow is returning, this time with drive-in attendance.Arnold Palmer Regional Airport Director Gabe Monzo said the show will be able to have 1,000 cars.After a hiatus last year, the 2021 airshow will be held May 29 to 30. The website said it’ll feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with a new Super Hornet.Tickets can be bought online.
  • Kia Issues Recall For Thousands Of Vehicles For Major Fire Risk

    Kia Issues Recall For Thousands Of Vehicles For Major Fire Risk
    DETROIT (AP) — Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment fire.
    The Korean automaker is recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Sportage SUVs and 2017 through 2019 Cadenza sedans to fix the problem. The company says a short circuit in the hydraulic electronic brake control unit can cause excessive current, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners should also park them away from structures until repairs are made.
    The
  • Lawmaker Calls For Halt On PennDOT Plan To Toll 9 Bridges

    Lawmaker Calls For Halt On PennDOT Plan To Toll 9 Bridges
    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) — The chairman of Pennsylvania’s Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday said he wants to halt plans to toll nine major bridges on interstates around the state.
    Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Wayne Langerholc, R-Cambria, introduced a bill to require legislative authorization of any proposed transportation project with a user fee, even it is approved by a public-private transportation board lawmakers created in 2012.
    The bill also aims to creat
  • 3 Men Injured In North Side Shooting

    3 Men Injured In North Side Shooting
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit is trying to piece together what sparked a triple shooting on the North Side Tuesday night.
    A nearby apartment building was riddled with bullets near James and Suismon streets. Inside on the third floor, a man and his girlfriend heard it all.
    “We heard what sounded like about 20 or so more,” said Brad Divins.
    There were dozens of gunshots on a street Divins said he feels safe calling home. He’s lived in his apar
  • Arborist Says Cicadas May Be The Least Of Our Creep Crawly Worries This Spring, Summer

    Arborist Says Cicadas May Be The Least Of Our Creep Crawly Worries This Spring, Summer
    By: KDKA-TV Digital Content Producer Heather Lang
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s that time of year when all the creepy crawly critters come back out to play.
    You have probably been hearing a lot about the return of the cicadas, but it turns out that might not be the only insect that will be bugging us this spring and summer.
    This season’s influx of cicadas are known as Brood X. It sounds like a pretty menacing name, but Dave Sherbondy, a certified arborist with The Davey Tree Company
  • Abandoned mine reclamation extension introduced

    Abandoned mine reclamation extension introduced
    Rep. Matt Cartwright pushes bills to reauthorize Abandoned Mine Land Trust Fund and revitalize economies of coal communities
  • Abandoned mine reclaiation legislation introduced

    Abandoned mine reclaiation legislation introduced
    Rep. Matt Cartwright pushes bills to reauthorize Abandoned Mine Land Trust Fund and revitalize economies of coal communities
  • ‘Prayers Are Being Answered’: Former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Switzer’s Son Discharged From Hospital

    ‘Prayers Are Being Answered’: Former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Switzer’s Son Discharged From Hospital
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After his 9-month-old son tested positive for COVID-19 and needed surgery, former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Switzer said Christian has been discharged from the hospital.
    Mr. man was discharged from the hospital yesterday evening. We didn’t get any clear answers on why what happened, happened but, to see him sleep through the night with no bleeding and wake up in a playful mood this morning means our prayers are being answered. Thank you all.pi
  • Foundation partners to invest $20M in distressed 'opportunity zones' around the region

    Foundation partners to invest $20M in distressed 'opportunity zones' around the region
    A new fund will target job creation and economic development initiatives in low-income communities in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.
  • Flea market in a parking garage? Car bazaar!

    Flea market in a parking garage? Car bazaar!
    The concept is inspired by the British tradition of “car boot” sales, when vendors sell goods out of the trunk (or the “boot”) of their car.
  • Department Of Labor And Industry Hiring 500 Employees To Answer Unemployment Compensation Calls

    Department Of Labor And Industry Hiring 500 Employees To Answer Unemployment Compensation Calls
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Department of Labor and Industry is hiring hundreds of new customer service representatives to help with unemployment calls.Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced Wednesday that at least 500 employees will be added to the unemployment compensation call center and says experienced existing employees will transition to revolving claims full time.They also want to hire 50 to 100 new customer service team leaders.“To the individuals on
  • Department Of Labor And Industry Hiring 500 Employees To Answer Unemployment Calls

    Department Of Labor And Industry Hiring 500 Employees To Answer Unemployment Calls
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Department of Labor and Industry is hiring hundreds of new customer service representatives to help with unemployment calls.Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced Wednesday that at least 500 employees will be added to the unemployment compensation call center and says experienced existing employees will transition to revolving claims full time.“To the individuals on unemployment programs who’ve struggled to reach one of our cu
  • Police Looking For Missing 68-Year-Old Jose Garza, Believed To Be In Beaver Falls Area

    Police Looking For Missing 68-Year-Old Jose Garza, Believed To Be In Beaver Falls Area
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    SHELOCTA, Pa. (KDKA) – State police are looking for a missing 68-year-old Indiana County man believed to be in the Beaver Falls area.
    Police say Jose Garza from Shelocta was reported missing by a family member on Wednesday.
    (Photo provided by State Police)
    Troopers think he may be in the Beaver Falls area and driving a light gray 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Pennsylvania registration 79272PD. There’s a Pittsburgh Steelers sticker in the rear passenger side
  • Adams Twp. Police Looking To Bring K-9 To Department

    Adams Twp. Police Looking To Bring K-9 To Department
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    ADAMS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The Adams Township Police Department is working toward the introduction of its first K-9 unit.
    On Facebook, the police chief says they hope to have one in place by the first week of August.The department is also raising money to help offset some of the costs of getting a K-9 including training, supplies and gear, medical expenses and more.
    If you’d like help, donations can be made to:Adams Township Police Department690 Valencia RoadMars,
  • Westmoreland County Added To Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine

    Westmoreland County Added To Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Westmoreland County is one of eight counties added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2021 spring hatch.
    This puts the quarantine for the invasive species at 34 counties. Westmoreland County isn’t completely infested, but there are a few municipalities dealing with infestations, the Department of Agriculture says.
    “The Spotted Lanternfly is more than a pest in the literal sense. It’s wreaking
  • COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 2,594 More Coronavirus Cases, 43 More Deaths

    COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 2,594 More Coronavirus Cases, 43 More Deaths
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 2,594 new Coronavirus cases and 43 additional deaths.
    The statewide total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic has risen to 955,730 since Monday’s report, according to the state’s data.
    There are 1,530 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 313 patients are in the ICU.
    Gov. Tom Wolf recently eased gathering limits and lifted
  • Why Does The Sun Make Us Happy?

    Why Does The Sun Make Us Happy?
    MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you’ve been in a better mood over the past week, you might want to look towards to sky to say thanks.
    The bright sun and spring-like warmth has a way of lifting our spirits. And with daylight saving time around the corner, that had us wondering why does the sun make us happy? Good Question. Jeff Wagner learned how it brightens our day in more ways than one.
    The sun has incredible power that goes well beyond providing earth’s natural light. It not only cr
  • Bruce Levine On Thaddeus Stevens Book: ‘Abraham Lincoln Respected Him, But Found Him To Be A Royal Pain’

    Bruce Levine On Thaddeus Stevens Book: ‘Abraham Lincoln Respected Him, But Found Him To Be A Royal Pain’
    (CBS Local)– Thaddeus Stevens is a name that many people aren’t familiar with, but the former Republican Congressman was one of the most important voices in the fight against racism and slavery during the 1860s.
    Stevens was amongst the first at the time to look at the Civil War as an opportunity to remake the country into a true multiracial democracy. Historian and author Bruce Levine recently released the definitive biography on Stevens for Simon & Schuster called “Th
  • COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 209 More Coronavirus Cases, No Additional Deaths

    COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 209 More Coronavirus Cases, No Additional Deaths
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 209 new Coronavirus cases and no additional deaths.
    Of the newly reported cases, 105 are confirmed from 620 PCR tests. There were 104 probable cases.
    The dates of positive tests range from Dec. 7 to March 9. According to the Health Department, two cases from December were just recently transferred to Pennsylvania from an out-of-state testing site.
    The Health Department says new cases range in age
  • U.S. aid to Pa. draws GOP warning to use it for one-time costs

    U.S. aid to Pa. draws GOP warning to use it for one-time costs
    Pennsylvania state government is expected to receive more than $7 billion from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package making its way through Congress, or almost one-fifth of its operating costs this year.
  • Pa. audit confirms Biden got more votes than Trump, but can’t tell us much else

    Pa. audit confirms Biden got more votes than Trump, but can’t tell us much else
    While the audit's results indicate a high degree of confidence in the outcome, they cannot answer some of the finer questions about how the election was run.
  • McKeesport City Council Will Live Stream Meetings

    McKeesport City Council Will Live Stream Meetings
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – The McKeesport City Council is planning to provide a live audio feed of their council meetings.The decision comes as part of a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union.Residents will also be able to submit comments in writing or in person.The group claimed the council prevented public participation during January’s meeting, which they said was a violation of the Sunshine Act.
  • PTL Links: March 10, 2021

    PTL Links: March 10, 2021
    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Ashle Taylor Collection
    Davey Tree Expert Company
    NCAA Frozen Four
    Rania’s Catering
    Rania’s Recipe
    The Grammys on CBS
    Y108Pittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
    Twitter
    Instagram
  • Cooking With Rania: Bourbon And Mustard Glazed Salmon

    Cooking With Rania: Bourbon And Mustard Glazed Salmon
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, has an under the sea theme going on this month. Today it’s her Bourbon and Mustard Glazed Salmon!
    Bourbon and Mustard Glazed Salmon
    Ingredients:1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    1 large shallot, minced
    1/4 cup bourbon
    1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
    1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
    Coarse salt and ground pepper
    4 – 6 ounce salmon filets – skin removed
    1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
    Crisp steamed asparagusDir
  • A.J. Buckley On Bringing His Experience As A Father To ‘SEAL Team’: ‘You Worry About All The Things That Can Potentially Happen To You’

    A.J. Buckley On Bringing His Experience As A Father To ‘SEAL Team’: ‘You Worry About All The Things That Can Potentially Happen To You’
    (CBS) – SEAL Team is back with a new episode tonight at 9:00PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The latest installment in the military drama is titled “Reckoning” and will see the team adjusting to Ray’s new position as well as the fallout from last week’s bombshell that Sonny is expecting a child.
    CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to A.J. Buckley, who plays Sonny, about this week’s episode, the show’s dedication to employing veterans and crying
  • Heinz History Center Offering ‘Pop-Up’ Weddings

    Heinz History Center Offering ‘Pop-Up’ Weddings
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With COVID-19 restrictions, smaller weddings have been the name of the game during the pandemic.That said – a new trend is emerging: “Pop-Up Weddings.”
    The smaller weddings have been offered at more places and that includes the Heinz History Center.They say they have two spots left on March 27 and they’re offering more on June 26.It’s a 90-minute wedding, complete with a ceremony and a cocktail hour.Their motto: &ldqu
  • Penguins Name Katerina Wu As Data Scientist

    Penguins Name Katerina Wu As Data Scientist
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have hired 22-year-old Katerina Wu as a data scientist in the team’s hockey operations department.Wu will design and implement new statistics to evaluate both player and team performance.She will report to the Penguins’ Director of Hockey Operations, Sam Ventura.“We are thrilled to add Katerina to the Penguins organization,” said Ventura. “She is uniquely qualified to work in hoc
  • SEE IT: Maskless Uber Passengers Assault, Cough On, Pepper Spray Driver After He Refuses Them Service

    SEE IT: Maskless Uber Passengers Assault, Cough On, Pepper Spray Driver After He Refuses Them Service
    SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — An Uber driver in San Francisco was assaulted and coughed-upon by a woman riding with two other women after he refused them service for not wearing masks, in an attack the driver captured on video.
    San Francisco police also said one of the women sprayed what is believed to be pepper spray into the vehicle and toward the driver after leaving the vehicle. The incident happened Sunday at about 12:45 p.m. at San Bruno Ave. and Silver Ave.
    The video was shot on Sunday b
  • Gov. Tom Wolf Nominates Dr. Denise Johnson As Next Physician General

    Gov. Tom Wolf Nominates Dr. Denise Johnson As Next Physician General
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Governor Tom Wolf has named his nominee for Pennsylvania Physician General.Gov. Wolf named Dr. Denise Johnson as his nominee.If confirmed, Dr. Johnson would succeed Dr. Wendy Braund, who served as interim Physician General after Dr. Rachel Levine left the position.
    Most recently, Dr. Johnson served as the Chief Medical Officer at Meadville Medical Center.
  • North Franklin Township Unveils Plans To Replace Municipal Building

    North Franklin Township Unveils Plans To Replace Municipal Building
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Plans were unveiled on Tuesday to replace the North Franklin Township Municipal Building.Leaders displayed renderings that showed the design for the new complex.The new complex will cost $2 million but the township says they did not raise taxes or take on any long-term debt in order to pay for it.“We’ve had multiple flooding incidents, mold issues, we’ve had to replace the carpeting, and the building is simply outdated,&rd
  • ‘You Really Don’t Have To Hold It In:’ Pittsburgh Psychologist Uses Autism Diagnosis As Inspiration

    ‘You Really Don’t Have To Hold It In:’ Pittsburgh Psychologist Uses Autism Diagnosis As Inspiration
    CASTLE SHANNON (KDKA) – Imagine navigating your way through a so far very successful life only to discover you’ve been carrying around baggage you did not know you had.
    “I have Autism but didn’t know it,” says Dr. Rueben Brock. A practicing clinical psychologist, a professor at California University, husband, and father of three Dr. Brock says the stress of pandemic life brought the realization and the eventual diagnosis.
    “It started with some of my closest re
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures Could Reach The 70s On Wednesday

    Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures Could Reach The 70s On Wednesday
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We are off to a mild start and it gets even better this afternoon.It’ll be a gorgeous day with temperatures flirting with the 70s!
    WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
    If we make it to 70 it’ll be the first 70-degree day this year! It’ll be a bit breezy at times with increasing clouds.
    Our next round of precipitation arrives tomorrow with highs still in the mid to upper 60s and southwester
  • Tull Theater offers medical workers free tickets to 'The Father'

    Tull Theater offers medical workers free tickets to 'The Father'
    The limited-time offer is Tull’s way of thanking health care workers for their efforts over the last year.
  • Heat’s Meyers Leonard To Be Away From Team Indefinitely After Using Anti-Semitic Slur

    Heat’s Meyers Leonard To Be Away From Team Indefinitely After Using Anti-Semitic Slur
    MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A video posted on Twitter shows Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard using an anti-Semitic slur while playing Call of Duty on a Twitch stream.
    The team is aware of the video, the NBA is also looking into the matter.
    Tuesday evening, Leonard apologized in an Instagram post, writing he was “deeply sorry for using an anti-Semitic slur.”
    Leonard added he “didn’t know what the word meant at the time” but that his “ignorance about its history an
  • ‘A Lot Of Opportunity Here:’ Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Supports Infrastructure Bill

    ‘A Lot Of Opportunity Here:’ Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Supports Infrastructure Bill
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said to KDKA’s Money Editor Jon Delano that he supports a strong infrastructure bill that would include funding for public transit along with road and bridge repair.Delano: Are you prepared to provide funding for new rail cars here in Pittsburgh?Secretary Buttigieg: I think there is a lot of opportunity there. We’ll look at what combination of grant funding, mandatory funding, might be available. But bottom line I want
  • Vehicle Crashes Into Pole On Brownsville Road, Intersection Expected To Be Closed For Hours

    Vehicle Crashes Into Pole On Brownsville Road, Intersection Expected To Be Closed For Hours
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    SOUTH PARK (KDKA) – A vehicle crashed into a pole on Brownsville Road near Wilhelm Avenue early on Wednesday morning.The driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital and the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.According to police, the closure will last “a while” and the power company will be on scene to repair the pole.Police are investigating the crash.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  • Braddock Council Votes To Leave Police Regionalization Plan

    Braddock Council Votes To Leave Police Regionalization Plan
    BRADDOCK (KDKA) – Braddock Council members voted on Tuesday night to no longer be a part of a police regionalization study.Braddock, North Braddock, East Pittsburgh, and Rankin had been considering a joint police force.However, North Braddock had already opted out of the plan.
    Braddock joined North Braddock on Tuesday night.KDKA’s Lindsay Ward will have more details on the plan to better protect the Mon Valley on Your Day Pittsburgh.
  • Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink Wraps Up 45th Season

    Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink Wraps Up 45th Season
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Schenley Park ice skating rink has closed for the season.2021 marked the 45th year of skating at the outdoor rink.Due to the pandemic, capacity was limited this year in order to comply with state COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
  • Candidates File For Pa. Supreme Court Opening

    Candidates File For Pa. Supreme Court Opening
    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Several candidates made a petition filing deadline Tuesday to appear on the primary ballot for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, where a single vacancy is opening.
    The Department of State website said it had received filings from three Republican candidates, Commonwealth Court judges Kevin Brobson and Patricia McCullough, as well as by Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Paula A. Patrick. Brobson is from Dauphin County and McCullough is from Allegheny County.
    The lon
  • Safer steps: Smart Growth America pushes for better road design to reduce pedestrian deaths

    Safer steps: Smart Growth America pushes for better road design to reduce pedestrian deaths
    Smart Growth America claims a 45% increase in pedestrian deaths from 2010 to 2018 could be reduced with safer design of U.S. roadways.
  • Dangerous by design? Group urges road improvements to reduce pedestrian deaths

    Dangerous by design? Group urges road improvements to reduce pedestrian deaths
    In its biennial report called “Dangerous by Design,” Smart Growth America continued its efforts to improve conditions for those who walk or use wheelchairs, scooters or other devices to get around.
  • Women Facing Charges After 2 Young Boys Found Wandering Alone In Allegheny County

    Women Facing Charges After 2 Young Boys Found Wandering Alone In Allegheny County
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    ELIZABETH, Pa. (KDKA) — Two women are facing charges after two kids were found wandering alone.
    Police say the 4-year-old and 8-year-old boys were walking a dog on Bunola River Road in Elizabeth on Saturday.The boys’ mother, Danielle Torbich, told police her friend, Danyelle Washington, was supposed to be watching the boys.

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