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Who is running the city of Pittsburgh, Mayor Ed Gainey or SEIU Healthcare?
Violent sexual predators are living just steps away from playgrounds and elementary schools right here in our area.
You may have gotten a call or a letter in the mail: a cash offer to buy your house even though it's not for sale.
Developers said the city's sending out the wrong message.
Recently, three local Jehovah's Witnesses -- two from Butler County, one from Allegheny County -- were indicted on charges of sexually abusing children.
The city promised a program billed as a way to keep funding the police while giving them help to address problems outside their skill set.
Trains carrying volatile and often toxic fuels and chemicals rumble through the Pittsburgh region every day.
There are still scores of people experiencing homelessness without temporary housing and hundreds more who can't find a permanent place to live.
In the past six or seven months, people in Mt. Washington say small groups of juveniles have been breaking into cars and committing other crimes.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is set to unveil a plan to triple the police presence when those problems are most evident.
Several national real estate corporations have been buying hundreds of single-family homes in the Pittsburgh region, turning them into rentals.
They say justice delayed is justice denied.
But $40 million and four years later, 420 Boulevard of the Allies is still not renovated or open for business.
KDKA's Andy Sheehan spoke to business leaders in Pittsburgh on the city trying to bounce back after the "Pittsburgh pause."
Due to the increase in violence in schools, heightened calls for more school security, and for districts to have their own police departments.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
One driver was severely injured in the crash and flown from the scene by medical helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, state police said.
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers drowned Friday while swimming at the company's new Bahamas resort. Police said both were Americans.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Step inside the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse and you'll find stories galore.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Pennsylvania Democrats are promoting a bill that would ban federal agents from wearing masks while working in the state.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
We'll miss our beloved Team PTL members, Patty and Steve! We wish them all the best in retirement!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking to invite a unique guest to your final summer pool party, Merveda the Mermaid is available in western Pennsylvania! Team PTL's Daisy Jade gets to know the aquatic attraction!
What's summer without a little bit of outdoor competition? Team PTL has a little bit of friendly fun thanks to Yinz Bounce N'AT!
If you're still looking for some last-minute summer fun, you can head to DelGrosso's Park in Altoona, and that's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade learning about all the fun they have to offer!
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Saturday's contest was the only home preseason game of the 2025 season.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.
Kickoff for the Steelers-Buccaneers game is set for 7 p.m. and you can watch the game on KDKA-TV.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
KDKA's Megan Shinn takes a look back at the news of the week, including the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant, the city's struggling finances and more.
In this week's Sunday Spotlight, KDKA's Megan Shinn visits the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, a hub for Pittsburgh artists.
College students are returning to Oakland this week ahead of a new fall semester at the University of Pittsburgh. Anyone who is not a student or family is urged to avoid the neighborhood as traffic will be heavy; KDKA's Jessica Riley reports.
One man was killed in a rollover crash in Cook Township, Westmoreland County.
Allegheny County police are investigating after a late-night fight in West Mifflin left one man dead and another man injured.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
