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'The Grand Old Lady Of The Cincinnati Zoo': Gorilla At Cincinnati Zoo Dies At Age 50
A gorilla named Samantha, the oldest mammal at the Cincinnati Zoo, has died at the age of 50.
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A gorilla named Samantha, the oldest mammal at the Cincinnati Zoo, has died at the age of 50.
The Cincinnati Zoo is using the third birthday of its beloved hippo that was born premature as a way to raise money for Australian wildlife affected by the recent bushfires.
A zoo in Ohio has welcomed a new baby giraffe shortly after losing the 12-year-old male giraffe that sired him.
The Cincinnati Zoo is offering a chance to win a one-of-a-kind painting from the very popular Fiona the baby hippo.
The Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed a baby tamandua.
It might only be puppy love, but Cincinnati's famed hippo Fiona has her first public suitor.
No public events are planned at the Cincinnati Zoo marking the one-year anniversary of the shooting of an endangered gorilla.
No public events are planned at the Cincinnati Zoo marking the one-year anniversary of the shooting of an endangered gorilla.
The Cincinnati Zoo has called again on a canine to play the role of nanny for other animals' babies.
The Cincinnati Zoo says a baby hippo born prematurely has taken her first steps.
The Cincinnati Zoo has rejoined Twitter after a two-month hiatus that was sparked by outrage over the May shooting death of Harambe, the zoo's 17-year-old gorilla.
The Twitter account of an Ohio zoo targeted by online critics and trolls over the shooting of a gorilla has been taken down.
Harambe, the Ohio zoo gorilla shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy got into his enclosure, has taken on life after death.
Experts at a zoo in the Moroccan capital of Rabat are trying to understand why an elephant hurled a stone toward visitors, killing a 7-year-old girl.
An Ohio prosecutor says he isn't seeking charges against the mother of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla exhibit, resulting in the shooting of an endangered gorilla to protect him.
An Ohio prosecutor plans to announce next week whether to pursue charges against parents of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla exhibit.
Officials at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium say if a child entered the gorilla exhibit and was put in danger as happened recently in Cincinnati, they would have no choice but to shoot the animal.
Panicked zoo visitors watched helplessly and shouted, "Stay calm!" while one woman yelled, "Mommy loves you!" as a 400-pound-plus gorilla loomed over a 4-year-old boy who had fallen into a shallow moat at the Cincinnati Zoo.
The Cincinnati Zoo's director says zoo security officers killed a 17-year-old gorilla that had grabbed a small boy who fell into the gorilla exhibit moat.
Kennywood has been around for over 100 years, but next week, it's doing something it's never done before.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather, Mikey, Kelly and Boaz! Click for more information about today's guests!
Officials have a plan for parking on Sept. 14, when the Pirates play hours before Backyard Brawl.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance spoke about the economy at a campaign event in Philadelphia today.
Both sides say the fight is not over.
Kennywood has been around for over 100 years, but next week, it's doing something it's never done before.
Officials have a plan for parking on Sept. 14, when the Pirates play hours before Backyard Brawl.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance spoke about the economy at a campaign event in Philadelphia today.
Both sides say the fight is not over.
The Quick Stop location along South Main Street in Butler will receive $5,000 for selling the winning ticket.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance spoke about the economy at a campaign event in Philadelphia today.
Both sides say the fight is not over.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to host an "economic and energy event" in York, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
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New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Financial expert, YouTuber and author Rachel Cruze has some tips for making a budget before going back to school shopping. She says it can really help to eliminate overspending.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
As football season gets underway, we're taking a look back at some of the very first Women of Steel. Did you know the Pittsburgh Steelers once had cheerleaders. We're chatting with two of the Steelerettes.
The inaugural Iron City Car Cruise is rolling into Creighton this weekend. Daisy Jade has a preview.
This weekend's PNC Park Family Fun Day has a very special message. The Neighborhood Ford Store, Pirates Charities, Quilt for the Cure, Glimmer of Hope and the AHN Chill Mobile are giving children the chance to make a difference one square at a time.
The Dubai Chocolate Bar is taking social media by storm. Sharmaine Stock, of Mainely Dipped, knows the secrets behind these sweet treats and she's in the kitchen to show us too.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Smoke and vape shops seem to be popping up everywhere you look these days, and not everyone is happy about that.
Is the Gainey administration fulfilling its promise to create new affordable housing in Pittsburgh?
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The CDC said the outbreak is linked to turtles with shells less than four inches in length.
Dental care should be part of your child’s back to school routine. Pediatric dentist Dr. Erin Issac joins Talk Pittsburgh with some tips for parents.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Officials have a plan for parking on Sept. 14, when the Pirates play hours before Backyard Brawl.
Rookie center Zach Frazier will now be thrust into the starting center position.
Matsuyama birdied the 17th and 18th holes for his 10th career PGA Tour victory and first FedEx Cup playoffs title.
Jose Luis Ballester became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur.
George Kirby worked six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners ended a five-game skid with a 10-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The agreement to sell the GetGo locations to Canadian-based Couche-Tard is expected to close in 2025.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
Wawa broke ground in West Virginia, moving into an area where rival Sheetz already operates dozens of stores.
Some Rue21 stores, including two in the Pittsburgh area, are reopening under new ownership.
The Steelers' annual training camp in Latrobe has had a big economic impact these last few weeks.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Bus drivers are constantly on the lookout for dangerous drivers. They say not knowing the rules of the road can lead to costly mistakes; KDKA-TV's John Shumway reports.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
A petition for a ballot referendum that Jewish organizations call antisemitic was dropped shortly before a judge was expected to hear objections to the case. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
It's the 12th year for the event that helps students get what they need to be successful in the classroom.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The northern lights and the Perseid meteor shower were spotted in the Pittsburgh area on Monday.
The driver of a truck smashed into an overpass on Route 40 in Washington County on July 31, 2024.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."