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Human remains found in vehicle pulled from the Allegheny River in Oakmont
OAKMONT, Pa. — Human remains were found in a vehicle that was pulled from the Allegheny River in Oakmont. The vehicle was found in the water near California Avenue at around 5:15 p.m. Sunday. After a dive team assisted with the removal of the vehicle, Allegheny County homicide detectives...
Cranberry man killed in Pittsburgh crash
Cranberry Township resident Aiden Tanner, 19, died in a motorcycle crash on Route 51 in Pittsburgh on Friday evening, July 19. The accident was reported just after 8:30 p.m., and Pittsburgh police, fire, and medical units responded to the scene. When they arrived, they found a Tanner unresponsive on the road. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Butler Township’s Walker joins Lancaster hockey team for tournament
CRANBERRY TWP — Ken “K.D.” Walker has a background in both hockey and law enforcement. Both helped bring him to the ice for the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games hockey tournament at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township. The resident of Butler Township knew the hockey portion...
2 vendors allegedly robbed at Picklesburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh police are investigating after two vendors working at Picklesburgh were apparently robbed.Officers say it happened around 7 p.m. Sunday on the Boulevard of the Allies. They say one vendor's backpack with cash from her sales was taken from her unlocked car. A bag with cash and valuables was also taken from another vendor nearby.Police say they're looking for any video from the area. Anyone with information should call police.
Greensburg’s Mark Goetz has best finish in Korn Ferry Tour
Greensburg native Mark Goetz began the final round of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship tied for the lead. While he didn’t win his first event, he did have his best finish. Goetz began the day at 19-under-par and finished at 21-under tied for third. It...
Rain chances increase throughout Pittsburgh area as week progresses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- After a gorgeous weekend, clouds will roll in overnight, bringing a bit more humidity on Monday with increasing rain chances ahead of a warm front that will lift through the area. Alert: None.Aware: Several chances for showers/pop-up storms this week. A few scattered showers will be possible by mid-morning into lunch, with a few scattered thunderstorms popping up through Monday afternoon. Tuesday will bring a few scattered showers at times, but Wednesday, and especially Thursday, will have better rain chances as a cold front approaches late in the week. Right now, models are only showing between a quarter to around half an inch of rain for most through midweek, but it's very dry, and everything will help at this point.So far, temps look to stay more seasonable in the lower to mid-80s through the week, with very low chances of any type of severe weather. WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
Impact Day Monday: afternoon showers
PITTSBURGH — Clouds will increase and thicken tonight in advance of a system that will pass near us on Monday. A shower is possible Monday morning south of I-70, but the better rain chances arrive through the afternoon. It appears the best chance of rain will be east of the city, but rain will be around during and through the evening commute, making Monday an Impact Day. Most of Tuesday and Wednesday will be dry before a cold front drops into the area on Thursday. Timing is still a question on Thursday, but we may need to hoist an Impact Day for Thursday as well. We dry out and warm up through next weekend.
It’s berry-picking season! Our latest KDKA video has the details on kid-friendly farms near Pittsburgh
One of the great things about Pittsburgh’s location is that our region is full of beautiful farms where families can pick berries, cherries, wild flowers and more. Earlier this summer, Kidsburgh published our annual guide to five great local farms where family can pick fruit and flowers, sharing all the details about where to find these farms and what they offer.
Bicyclist struck by car in downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Police are looking for the driver who hit a bicyclist in downtown Pittsburgh and drove off. The cyclist was found at Commonwealth Place and Boulevard of the Allies around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Pittsburgh Public Safety said she had "abrasions and bruises" and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Waterford Heritage Days honors fireman shot and killed in Butler Co. last weekend
Just over a week ago, Corey Comperatore was shot and killed at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, PA after an assassination attempt on the former president. People across the nation have been memorializing him, including at an event in Waterford Sunday. For the last day of the Waterford Heritage...
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA: A New Chapter Unfolds
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA, once a significant retail hub, is undergoing a transformative phase with its demolition. The mall, which has been a part of the community for decades, is now set to be razed, marking the end of an era and the beginning of new possibilities for the site.
Jensen Nelson Following Coach Samantha Pitter From Pitt To Miami-OH With Transfer
Nelson swam personal best times at midseason as a freshman with Pitt and would have been the 2nd fastest 200 backstroker for Miami this past season. Jensen Nelson has announced he will transfer to Miami-OH for the upcoming school year after spending his freshman season with Pitt. Nelson’s transfer follows former Pitt associate head coach Samantha Pitter who was hired as the next head coach of Miami-OH earlier this month.
Pitt Football Represents at Pittsburgh Pirates Win
It wasn’t just Yinzerpalooza at Saturday afternoon’s Pittsburgh Pirates game. It was also Pitt Night. Darrelle Revis threw out the first pitch before the game, wearing a custom Revis Pirates jersey, and the Aliquippa native didn’t embarrass himself — even though the pitch was a bit high.
Henderson, Mann, Swan and Crocker win Butler feature races on Mid-Season Championship night
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Butler Motor Speedway hosted it Mid-Season Championships which featured double points for all classes on Saturday night. Feature race winners were Robby Henderson in the UMP Modifieds, Jett Mann in Sprints, Eric Swan in Street Stocks and Ryan Crocker in Four Cylinders. Crocker and...
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