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BREAKING NEWS: Corey O'Connor has defeated Tony Moreno in Pittsburgh's mayoral race, the Associated Press projects. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Corey O'Connor defeats Tony Moreno in race for Pittsburgh mayor, AP projects
Corey O'Connor defeated Tony Moreno in the race for mayor of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, the AP projects.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Corey O'Connor has defeated Tony Moreno in Pittsburgh's mayoral race, the Associated Press projects. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
The Mon Incline is still closed after almost 30 people had to be rescued this past weekend. The PRT says one of the motor controllers failed. The incline will be closed for at least the rest of the week.
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Mon Incline is still closed after almost 30 people had to be rescued this past weekend. The PRT says one of the motor controllers failed. The incline will be closed for at least the rest of the week.
After the AWS outage, local cyber experts explain how this showed how fragile our system is and how there is little competition in cloud-based services.
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
After the AWS outage, local cyber experts explain how this showed how fragile our system is and how there is little competition in cloud-based services.
Politicians continue to argue, but those who depend on government funding are suffering the consequences. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Pittsburgh organization that depends on state funding calls budget impasse a "preventable crisis"
The state impasse is impacting the Pittsburgh region.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Politicians continue to argue, but those who depend on government funding are suffering the consequences. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
The morning commute on I-79 was a crawl for some drivers because a cow was in the median. After a couple hours, the cow was taken to safety. It made for a laugh for several drivers.
October 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The morning commute on I-79 was a crawl for some drivers because a cow was in the median. After a couple hours, the cow was taken to safety. It made for a laugh for several drivers.
Wrong way detection systems continue to go up for exits along Route 28. We are taking a look at where PennDOT is in the process, how they are working, and when the project will be done.
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Wrong way detection systems continue to go up for exits along Route 28. We are taking a look at where PennDOT is in the process, how they are working, and when the project will be done.
James Sever, the alleged lawn mower bomber from Salem Township who is accused of trying to blow up his former landlord, appeared in court on Monday. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Alleged Westmoreland County lawn mower bomber pleads not guilty in court
James Sever, the alleged lawn mower bomber from Salem Township who is accused of trying to blow up his former landlord, had his day in court.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
James Sever, the alleged lawn mower bomber from Salem Township who is accused of trying to blow up his former landlord, appeared in court on Monday. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
A #Pittsburgh City Council member wants to meet with #Pirates leadership after another losing season. She wants to see what can be done to get a winning product on the field. According to the council member, the more the team wins, the more revenue the city gets.
October 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A #Pittsburgh City Council member wants to meet with #Pirates leadership after another losing season. She wants to see what can be done to get a winning product on the field. According to the council member, the more the team wins, the more revenue the city gets.
Pittsburgh Police continue to investigate after a stabbing injured 3 students at Carrick High School. A 16-year-old was taken into custody by police.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Police says it’s investigating how a knife got into the school.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Police says it’s investigating how a knife got into the school.
September 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Pittsburgh Police continue to investigate after a stabbing injured 3 students at Carrick High School. A 16-year-old was taken into custody by police.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Police says it’s investigating how a knife got into the school.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Police says it’s investigating how a knife got into the school.
BREAKING NEWS: Three students were injured at Carrick High School on Wednesday morning following a stabbing, authorities said. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
3 students injured in stabbing at Carrick High School, authorities say
The school has been placed on lockdown.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Three students were injured at Carrick High School on Wednesday morning following a stabbing, authorities said. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
We finally got some rain in our region. Farmers are happy to see the wet weather. One says without irrigation systems, their plants wouldn’t have made it.
September 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We finally got some rain in our region. Farmers are happy to see the wet weather. One says without irrigation systems, their plants wouldn’t have made it.
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, judge rules
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in New York City, where his two state terrorism charges were thrown out.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
"It's just evil. It's beyond sick." An Armstrong County woman is facing charges after police said they found three dead babies in her house. MORE: cbsloc.al/3K2wqcY
Pennsylvania woman charged after 4 dead babies found in home, sources say
An Armstrong County woman is facing charges after police said they found four dead infants in her house.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"It's just evil. It's beyond sick." An Armstrong County woman is facing charges after police said they found three dead babies in her house. MORE: cbsloc.al/3K2wqcY
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With two weeks to go the Pirates are 7th in MLB in runs against, and fifth in NL. Significantly ahead of SEVERAL playoff teams. They have the best pitcher in baseball and best prospect in baseball. For a normal franchise you SHOULD be optimistic. This is not a normal franchise.
September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With two weeks to go the Pirates are 7th in MLB in runs against, and fifth in NL. Significantly ahead of SEVERAL playoff teams. They have the best pitcher in baseball and best prospect in baseball. For a normal franchise you SHOULD be optimistic. This is not a normal franchise.
"The Pitt," HBO Max's popular Pittsburgh-based medical drama show, was a big winner on Sunday night at the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
"The Pitt" and Noah Wyle take home several Emmy awards for Pittsburgh-based show's first season
The show won for outstanding drama series and Noah Wyle won his first Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"The Pitt," HBO Max's popular Pittsburgh-based medical drama show, was a big winner on Sunday night at the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university, President Trump says. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/l...
Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university, Trump says
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Trump confirmed.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university, President Trump says. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/l...
BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters and first responders are on the scene of a large fire in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said. cbsloc.al/41KH2Dr
Heavy smoke and flames billow as crews fight fire in Squirrel Hill
Firefighters and first responders are on the scene of a large fire in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters and first responders are on the scene of a large fire in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said. cbsloc.al/41KH2Dr
State Police say that Kourtney Eutsey, 31, will be facing criminal homicide charges after her adopted 9-year-old daughter who went missing from Dunbar Township was found dead in the Youghiogheny River near Smithton.
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9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey found dead after reported missing from Fayette County, foster mother being charged with homicide
9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey was found dead in the Youghiogheny River and 31-year-old Kourtney Eutsey is being charged with criminal homicide.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
State Police say that Kourtney Eutsey, 31, will be facing criminal homicide charges after her adopted 9-year-old daughter who went missing from Dunbar Township was found dead in the Youghiogheny River near Smithton.
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Changes are coming to the Parkway East. The Squirrel Hill interchange will get a whole new design. The hope is to alleviate the current traffic mess. It’s planned to tentatively start in 2029.
September 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Changes are coming to the Parkway East. The Squirrel Hill interchange will get a whole new design. The hope is to alleviate the current traffic mess. It’s planned to tentatively start in 2029.
The Pittsburgh area is one step closer to Wegmans moving in. Cranberry Township leaders approved for the developers to start doing the work to get the store built. It’s expected to open in 2027 and bring about 500 jobs.
August 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Pittsburgh area is one step closer to Wegmans moving in. Cranberry Township leaders approved for the developers to start doing the work to get the store built. It’s expected to open in 2027 and bring about 500 jobs.
The man who died following multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant has been identified. cbsloc.al/45D2346
Man who died after explosions at U.S. Steel Clairton plant identified
The man who died following multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant on Monday has been identified as Timothy Quinn.
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August 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The man who died following multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant has been identified. cbsloc.al/45D2346
The Allegheny County Health Department is advising people within 1 mile of the Clairton plant to remain indoors, close all windows and doors, set HVAC to recirculate, and use exhaust fans.
August 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Allegheny County Health Department is advising people within 1 mile of the Clairton plant to remain indoors, close all windows and doors, set HVAC to recirculate, and use exhaust fans.
BREAKING NEWS: Multiple people have been injured after a reported explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant. cbsloc.al/45onG80
Explosion reported at U.S. Steel Clairton plant, multiple people injured
First responders were alerted to the incident just before 11 a.m.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Multiple people have been injured after a reported explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant. cbsloc.al/45onG80
The Parkway East will have a full closure from Squirrel Hill to Edgewood/Swissvale. It will run from Saturday night to Monday morning. We have the detours and advice from PennDOT.
August 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The Parkway East will have a full closure from Squirrel Hill to Edgewood/Swissvale. It will run from Saturday night to Monday morning. We have the detours and advice from PennDOT.
Congratulations to all of the KDKA nominees!
August 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Congratulations to all of the KDKA nominees!