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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
The Bucco Brick saga continues. The #Pirates have said about 3,000 people requested their replica brick. Those are starting to arrive. Brick owners say this is what they wanted. It’s a way to keep their memories preserved.
July 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Bucco Brick saga continues. The #Pirates have said about 3,000 people requested their replica brick. Those are starting to arrive. Brick owners say this is what they wanted. It’s a way to keep their memories preserved.
We learned of some concerns with the traffic lights at the new I70/SR 51 interchange. People told us they were causing some delays. We reached out to PennDOT and learned the timing issues have been fixed. The lights should be working.
July 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We learned of some concerns with the traffic lights at the new I70/SR 51 interchange. People told us they were causing some delays. We reached out to PennDOT and learned the timing issues have been fixed. The lights should be working.
With the promise of billions of dollars of investment in the area in the field of AI, we are taking a look at what energy improvements may be needed to meet the energy demands.
July 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
With the promise of billions of dollars of investment in the area in the field of AI, we are taking a look at what energy improvements may be needed to meet the energy demands.
The display will be bronze plaques.
July 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The display will be bronze plaques.
The Pirates announced the replacement for the Bucco Brick display. They will be put in the facade of PNC Park along West General Robinson Street and Mazeroski Way.
July 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Pirates announced the replacement for the Bucco Brick display. They will be put in the facade of PNC Park along West General Robinson Street and Mazeroski Way.
Rendering for Bucco Brick display
July 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Rendering for Bucco Brick display
We are learning about the results from the Sports and Exhibition Authority’s feasibility study about having a #WNBA team in our region. #Pittsburgh was not selected as an expansion city last week. There are still ways it could be in the running in the future.
July 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We are learning about the results from the Sports and Exhibition Authority’s feasibility study about having a #WNBA team in our region. #Pittsburgh was not selected as an expansion city last week. There are still ways it could be in the running in the future.
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 There are plenty of Independence Day activities happening across the area today. You can find it all here: bit.ly/4emJkO1
July 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 There are plenty of Independence Day activities happening across the area today. You can find it all here: bit.ly/4emJkO1
Update on the Bucco Bricks. Messages like this have been sent out to people about their replica bricks.
July 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Update on the Bucco Bricks. Messages like this have been sent out to people about their replica bricks.
A new chaperone policy started at Ormsby Pool on the city’s South Side. The park’s and rec director says there’s been incidents that are distracting to lifeguards. The new policy says people under 15 need to have a chaperone that’s 21 or older.
June 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A new chaperone policy started at Ormsby Pool on the city’s South Side. The park’s and rec director says there’s been incidents that are distracting to lifeguards. The new policy says people under 15 need to have a chaperone that’s 21 or older.
The heat is intense enough that it has caused at least one local road to melt, according to drivers. PennDOT says the heat mixed with bigger trucks has caused parts to rip up. They say they addressed the issue and are looking at long term fixes.
June 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The heat is intense enough that it has caused at least one local road to melt, according to drivers. PennDOT says the heat mixed with bigger trucks has caused parts to rip up. They say they addressed the issue and are looking at long term fixes.
The #heatwave and direct sunlight can turn outside objects into a hazard. Some of this playground equipment can quickly become 130-150 degrees. Doctors say this can lead to contact burns if people are not careful.
June 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The #heatwave and direct sunlight can turn outside objects into a hazard. Some of this playground equipment can quickly become 130-150 degrees. Doctors say this can lead to contact burns if people are not careful.