Kennywood nominated for best amusement park, roller coaster in new polls
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
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Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
Kennywood plans to reopen its ride known as the Steel Curtain after it had previously been closed.
Kennywood is bringing a nostalgic mascot back to the park, and even before his big debut, he's making quite the impression on social media.
Kennywood has unveiled its newest themed area in the amusement park ahead of the season-opening date on April 12.
Kennywood said they're using a third-party system to conduct an audit and that is what led to the wrongful charges.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are looking to hire over 2,000 team members for the upcoming seasons.
For Kennywood's longest season yet, you can attend many different themed events throughout the year.
Kennywood is replacing Thomas Town with a new themed area.
We caught back up with Boaz at Kennywood where he was checking out their largest holiday lights display ever!
Almost nothing shines brighter this season than the holiday lights and events at Kennywood. Boaz was there today checking out all Kennywood has to offer this holiday season!
Kennywood is adding an Easter celebration to its calendar next year, starting the 2025 season extra early.
Holiday Lights is in its 13th season and is expected to feature more than 3 million bulbs and will have Pennsylvania's tallest Christmas tree on display.
Kennywood has been nominated for hosting one of the country's best theme park holiday events.
Kennywood fans have the chance to get their hands on a piece of history from the beloved amusement park.
We broke some news on PTL today! The general manager of Kennywood, Ricky Spicuzza, gave us the details on how you can score a piece of Kennywood history!
Kennywood Park is offering a chance to get your hands on a piece of park history from the Thunderbolt, Jack Rabbit, and Racer.
After being shut down for the 2024 season, the amusement park provided updates on the progress being made to reopen the Steel Curtain.
Daisy stopped by Kennywood Amusement Park to give us the scoop of on the scariest frights and tastiest bites at Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest.
Kennywood has been around for over 100 years, but next week, it's doing something it's never done before.
Gardell will be at Kennywood on Sunday to kick off the Fall Fantasy Parades at Kennywood.
Temperatures are reaching upwards of 90 degrees today, but Christmas is on the mind at Kennywood.
Officials at Kennywood have announced that they are expanding the annual Holiday Lights show this winter.
The park closed the ride temporarily so modifications could be made following an inspection by the Department of Agriculture.
Amid a rash of gun store break-ins, one couple in North Versailles Township is sleeping in their store out of fear they could be next.
Donated by a friend of the department, Hank is now the unofficial mascot of the Aliquippa Fire Department.
Jake Mangum collected three more hits and Shane Baz struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0.
The Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington and optioned closing pitcher David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Time is running out to get a Real ID, and in an effort to help drivers, several centers will be open on Mondays through the deadline.
Amid a rash of gun store break-ins, one couple in North Versailles Township is sleeping in their store out of fear they could be next.
Donated by a friend of the department, Hank is now the unofficial mascot of the Aliquippa Fire Department.
Jake Mangum collected three more hits and Shane Baz struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington and optioned closing pitcher David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.
A federal judge says enforcing the requirement that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots include an accurate exterior envelope date violates the federal Constitution.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
A man has saved hundreds of lives with his government work in western Pennsylvania.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
At least 19 accounts were impacted after an 18-year-old man hacked into them in order to steal gas.
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
A new movie screening is coming to Pittsburgh! Here's how to check out "Free for All: Inside the Public Library."
Stop! Don't eat that! It's an April Fools' joke!
We got to reveal the Flounder Four in our PTL Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket!
The one and only Lee Terbosic visited us today to show us a mind-blowing magic trick, and chat about the upcoming season at Liberty Magic.
Chef Crystal Baldwin was in the PTL kitchen showing us a recipe that will steal the show on Easter Sunday. This segment is sponsored by Giant Eagle.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
One of the most successful types of transplants are when living donors give their own organs.
Two cases of measles have been confirmed within Pennsylvania.
The Pa. Auditor General's Office announced the performance audit into one of the insurance programs that used a loophole that cost taxpayers more than $350,000.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Jake Mangum collected three more hits and Shane Baz struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0.
The Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington and optioned closing pitcher David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II says there are "positive signs" that Aaron Rodgers will play in Pittsburgh.
With more than a year before the draft comes to Pittsburgh, the NFL is looking to get small businesses in on the action.
For one youth baseball team in Armstrong County, the season isn't starting as planned.
With more than a year before the draft comes to Pittsburgh, the NFL is looking to get small businesses in on the action.
Norfolk Southern wants two other companies to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
A Pittsburgh pizzeria is bringing home the title of World's Best Cheese Slice.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium will soon debut a new Ice Age exhibit.
The new BNY Fab Lab opened to the public on March 29.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The tour coincides with the band's fifth and newest studio album.
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
After seeing the news about the rash of gun store break-ins across Western Pennsylvania, the owners of Target to Field Precision have taken to sleeping in their store in order to keep it safe. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso spoke with them and why they're taking this drastic measure.
The Aliquippa City Fire Department celebrated their four-legged crew member who just turned one year old and has already been making a positive impact on firefighters' mental health. KDKA's Jessica Guay met the handsome pup.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A new movie screening is coming to Pittsburgh! Here's how to check out "Free for All: Inside the Public Library."
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
