75 years of KDKA-TV: Remembering some of Pittsburgh's biggest weather events
First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley is here remembering some of the major weather disasters we've covered.
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First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley is here remembering some of the major weather disasters we've covered.
Our first broadcast was on January 11, 1949 and was a live, one-hour program broadcast from the Syria Mosque in Oakland.
To mark the 70th Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon, we had so many KDKA alumni return to help the children and their families at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Here's a look!
The performance also includes more than 100 artists from the professional company and school.
"Primetime News on KDKA+" is launching on Jan. 8, 2024.
Lucille in Mt. Lebanon turned 100 today, and her family said she had one wish: to meet Bob Pompeani.
Join First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin, and Elizabeth Petelin, for a 30-minute special on our favorite "Hey Ray!" segments!
John's first day here at KDKA-TV was October 31st, 1988.
Watch as Andrew Fillipponi, Mark Kaboly and Will Graves join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this live edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
PTL's Katie O'Malley visits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank where they are busy packing boxes and getting supplies ready for our neighbors in need this Thanksgiving. The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund is in full swing.
This weekend is looking like the first frost of the season, so if you've been gardening all summer, how can you protect those plants?
One lucky student got his own escort to school on Friday morning.
KDKA STEAMfest presented by Williams hosted fun and engaging STEAM activities, demonstrations, and experiments for kids from elementary, middle and high school on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.
Emma Munson died 10 years ago, but a decade later, her family is keeping her spirit alive through charitable acts.
This week on Fan Nation, two newlyweds/Steelers super fans, Steelers Warrior (Kevin Eash) and Steelers Warrior Princess (Paula Spruill), skipped the chapel and decided to get married at a Steelers Tailgate party. See the fun with Yinzer Pope, Steelers Jesus, and tons of Steelers Fans.
The W&J Presidents are hosting the visiting Titans at Cameron Stadium!
Pittsburgh's CW is now known as KDKA+.
The action starts tonight when Blackhawk squares off with Beaver Falls at Geneva College!
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
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We're getting an early look at Season 5 of the hit CBS show, "Tough As Nails," which for the first time is set on Canadian soil.
As part of Community Day for Paramount, the employees of KDKA-TV did a pet food and supply drive to give back to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh! We collected a mountain of supplies and food for the pets waiting for homes at HARP.
Ever wonder what's in the fridge at KDKA-TV? Well, here's your chance to find out! Host Heather Abraham takes NEXTPittsburgh's Boaz Frankel, the host of Yinzer Backstage Pass, on a tour of our studio.
The longtime outfielder/designated hitter is reportedly staying in Pittsburgh.
On Monday morning, travelers were lined up for early flights at Pittsburgh International Airport.
The man convicted in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting will remain on death row after Biden commuted dozens of federal inmates' sentences.
The family of a Pittsburgh-area man battling terminal cancer got a free solar system.
Monday started off with lows in the teens and single digits, but the Pittsburgh area will see a warm-up as the day goes on.
The longtime outfielder/designated hitter is reportedly staying in Pittsburgh.
On Monday morning, travelers were lined up for early flights at Pittsburgh International Airport.
The man convicted in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting will remain on death row after Biden commuted dozens of federal inmates' sentences.
The family of a Pittsburgh-area man battling terminal cancer got a free solar system.
Monday started off with lows in the teens and single digits, but the Pittsburgh area will see a warm-up as the day goes on.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
The longtime outfielder/designated hitter is reportedly staying in Pittsburgh.
The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
Santa and Mrs. Claus made a stop at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh's East Side shelter to spread some holiday cheer to animals looking for their forever homes.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Millions of Americans are heading home for the holidays with what's beginning to look like another record holiday travel period. On Monday morning, travelers were lined up for early flights at Pittsburgh International Airport. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn has more.
In Uniontown on Sunday, people in recovery held an event to give back to their community for the holidays. The Hope House of Uniontown joined leaders from Saint Vincent de Paul to host a toy drive.
It’s the season of giving, and a business is doing what it can to help a Pittsburgh family in need. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish has more.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
