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PTL hosts Mikey Hood and Katie O'Malley talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
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PTL hosts Mikey Hood and Katie O'Malley talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Actor and artistic director Jennifer Tober and actor and playwright Stoney Richards join the show to tell us about this year’s Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks productions!
Forget normal workouts. It’s time for fitness with a party twist. Body Rock 10.0 is back and here to raise the bar, and maybe drop it, too! It’s a celebration of 10 years of sweat, strength, and serious fun.
We all know Pittsburgh loves a good festival, especially when it’s "nacho" average food fest! We’re getting a sneak peek at the wildest party in town: TacoMania, while chatting with Mark Turic, the founder of TacoMania, and Marlyn Parra, the chef and owner of Cilantro & Ajo.
Shari Zatman is here to guide the plot, but here’s the real cliffhanger: Can Mikey and Katie finish the “Book Stack” floral centerpiece in under four minutes?
Book clubs aren’t new, but it feels like everyone’s in one these days. Why chat about the book when you can turn the whole thing into a party? Shari Zatman from Perfectly Planned by Shari is here to show us how to take your next book club from cozy to cover-to-cover fabulous!
We talking to Bubba, of 100.7 Star Pittsburgh, after his record attempt at consecutive rides on the Steel Curtain roller coaster at Kennywood Park.
We've got fashion influencer Chloe Xandria in studio to show us how to convert our summer fashion favorites into trendy fall wear!
PTL's Katie O'Malley is introducing us to the Vital Sips coffee truck. It's an ambulance converted into a coffee truck for all of Pittsburgh's caffeine emergencies and the proceeds go to charities!
Giant Eagle's Chef Crystal Baldwin is back in the kitchen with an easy recipe for back to school time.
This week, Dr. Lori is appraising your Disney treasures! Guess along with Daisy and David on how much they're worth!
We're welcoming KDKA-TV Sports legend Bob Pompeani back to the studio to unveil his new bobblehead, which will be given away at an upcoming Washington Wild Things game!
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying a unique ice cream. Jeni's is out with a new opaque mixture!
Since the attacks, the memorial has become a place of education and reflection.
It's July and blueberries are in season.
Canada geese are causing problems on Route 8 in Shaler, stopping traffic.
City Mission has served thousands of meals and offered shelter to many over the years.
Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin has a great recipe for a summertime picnic dessert in this Cooking Corner on PTL!
Amazon's Prime Day event is underway.
A new ranking from LoveFood.com lists Pamela's as the best diner in Pennsylvania.
Shake Shack, a popular fast-food restaurant chain, is coming to the Ross Park Mall.
After the catastrophic flooding in Texas, here are some tips to stay weather aware overnight.
The African penguin chicks that hatched at the National Aviary have new names, and they're ready to join the colony.
Some Pittsburgh Public Schools paid big money for pouches to keep devices locked away, but this first week back in the classroom will bring big changes for students and parents. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller shares more.
"You get to be a part of the reason somebody else feels welcome."
Students across the Pittsburgh area went back to school Monday, including in McKees Rocks, where they got a special welcome to kick off a new year at Sto-Rox High School. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
How do you handle a sick child during the school year?
Heather stopped by the Sognatore Salon to check out some new hairstyles for back-to-school!
Rania Harris is sticking with her roots, giving us another Greek recipe your sure to love!
Rania Harris is reaching back to her Greek roots with this recipe.
Giant Eagle Prepared Food Chef Crystal Baldwin is getting us ready for Sunday's big game with snacks and dips!
This recipe from Rania Harris' kitchen is a great burger alternative.
We're back in the kitchen with Rania Harris! She's got a hearty, filling recipe for these cold, damp winter days.
Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Chef Crystal Baldwin is sending us to the shores of the sunlit Mediterranean with this recipe.
It's mac and cheese with a twist! Raina Harris is back in the kitchen with the recipe.
Warm up on these cold winter days with this soup recipe from Rania Harris.
Daisy visited a local spot where your pup can learn to jump, weave and wow just like the pros!
Daisy joined us live from a local alpaca farm where it's all about fiber, fun and furry new friends.
Canine Companions puppy raisers Derek and Nan Hought stop by with our PTL pup Maz. We're getting an update on all the commands she's learning in order to become a Canine Companions service dog.
PTL's Daisy Jade heads to the South Side to get the details of Goat Fest 2025!
We got to see the finished product of the PTL office makeover!
Mikey Hood and Kara Huffmyer, from Happy Lark Home Organizing, took on the task of tidying up the PTL office.
The kids were hard at work all morning making works of art. The Tufting Studio joined us to show us how to make these unique rugs.
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and treasures! This week's theme is tablescapes.
Are you thinking about buying a home with a homeowners association? Christine Zaremski-Young from Edgar Snyder & Associates helps answer your questions.
Bubba from 100.7 Star broke the record for most consecutive rides on Kennywood's Steel Curtain.
The social media post showed people taping fireworks to the backs of mice and igniting the fireworks.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will recall top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler later this week, reports say.
With all the sounds, dancing, and music, you'd think it's the last day of school, not the first.
We may still have a few weeks of summer left and all of fall to go, but the farmer's almanac has released its winter predictions.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said that President Trump's promise to end mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections won't affect elections in Pennsylvania.
U.S Rep. Summer Lee plans to introduce the Access to School Supplies Act.
An upcoming bill from Congresswoman Summer Lee plans to help teachers get the proper resources for free. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
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.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and Katie O'Malley talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Actor and artistic director Jennifer Tober and actor and playwright Stoney Richards join the show to tell us about this year’s Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks productions!
Forget normal workouts. It’s time for fitness with a party twist. Body Rock 10.0 is back and here to raise the bar, and maybe drop it, too! It’s a celebration of 10 years of sweat, strength, and serious fun.
We all know Pittsburgh loves a good festival, especially when it’s "nacho" average food fest! We’re getting a sneak peek at the wildest party in town: TacoMania, while chatting with Mark Turic, the founder of TacoMania, and Marlyn Parra, the chef and owner of Cilantro & Ajo.
Shari Zatman is here to guide the plot, but here’s the real cliffhanger: Can Mikey and Katie finish the “Book Stack” floral centerpiece in under four minutes?
A Westmoreland County woman says her champion show dog died after eating a new shipment of dog food.
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.
Allegheny Health Network just announced record enrollment in its nursing program.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced on Monday that it had identified the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025.
Several parks across the Pittsburgh area will now have equipment for any cardiac emergencies that may take place.
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.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will recall top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler later this week, reports say.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Max Scherzer pitched six strong innings to notch his 220th career win, and George Springer hit an early two-run home run as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Highmark Stadium is looking at major upgrades.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
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.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Filming of the Hershey biopic has wrapped, and now Pittsburghers have a chance to own a piece of its production.
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.
With all the celebrating, loud noises, music, and exuberance, you'd think it was the last day of school at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, but it's in fact the first. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele got to experience it first hand!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and Katie O'Malley talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Actor and artistic director Jennifer Tober and actor and playwright Stoney Richards join the show to tell us about this year’s Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks productions!
Forget normal workouts. It’s time for fitness with a party twist. Body Rock 10.0 is back and here to raise the bar, and maybe drop it, too! It’s a celebration of 10 years of sweat, strength, and serious fun.
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.
