Local Girl Invited To White House's Kids' State Dinner
It was a big day for a young girl from Ross Township.
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It was a big day for a young girl from Ross Township.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, CBS will broadcast The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
Declaring "our journey is not complete," President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term before a crowd of hundreds of thousands Monday, urging the nation to set an unwavering course toward prosperity and freedom for all its citizens and protect the social safety net that has sheltered the poor, elderly and needy.
No one can equate to God. And, it's about time someone stood up to Jamie Foxx and his ilk to teach them that – or at least try to teach them that.
While Michelle Obama was complaining to the media that yesterday wasn't much of a 20th anniversary for her and her husband, Mitt Romney was planning his anniversary gift to be presented on the national stage – a slam dunk performance in the first presidential debate against the basketball-loving president.
Preparing for this debate has got to be the most depressing thing Obama has ever done. He must be staring at facts and figures that he can hardly believe – and then realize he has to defend them come Wednesday night – with his biggest critic, Mitt Romney – and the nation – staring at him. It's going to be terrible for Obama.
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek was joined on NewsRadio 1020 KDKA by Julie Gunlock, the director of Women for Food Freedom.
In recent decades, the government has taken to feeding needy children to combat the negativity of trying to learn while being hungry. Now, with new Obama administration regulations on school lunches, we have a government that is causing hunger.
The early returns are in and, according to the Neilson rating company, the Democrats beat the Republicans... and the NFL.
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions of 2012 – yawn-per-yawn – have to be the most uninspiring political conventions in recent history.
Sitting in the Time Warner Cable Arena last night I was struck by how different the Democratic National Convention was from the Republican event last week. Unlike the Republicans in Tampa, Democrats focused on the fight to preserve the middle class and the American Dream.
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
With President Barack Obama's Vice President Joe Biden messing up more and more on the campaign trail as time passes, rumors of Biden being sent home to Delaware for good have abounded since last Friday. Will Hillary Clinton step into his place to save the White House for Obama and the Democrats?
A soldier from Lawrence County has been awarded the Medal of Honor more than 40 years after he died in combat. Army Specialist Leslie Sabo, Jr., was killed while protecting his fellow soldiers from an ambush in Cambodia during the Vietnam War.
First Lady Michelle Obama was in Pittsburgh to help her husband's re-election efforts, but to also honor military families. Her first stop was the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township which has been targeted for closure by the Air Force.
As the presidential campaign prepares to kick into full gear, some big names will be visiting the area on Tuesday.
Michelle Obama is no stranger to Pittsburgh, a visible presence at the G-20 Summit where she greeted local officials and world leaders at the Phipps Conservatory, along with that obligatory visit to Pamela's Restaurant in Millvale.
Thousands of people gathered in Shanksville on Sunday to pay their respects to the heroes who were on board Flight 93 when it went down in an open field 10 years ago in Somerset County.
All eyes have been on Michelle Obama before she entered the White House. Here's a look at some of the first lady's fashion styles.
Page's says the truck needs some renovations but should be hitting the road later this year.
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
Wildwood Road connects Route 51 to Dutch Ridge Road, and many take that route, but they will no longer be able to for quite some time.
Joey Bart, Andrew McCutchen and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each drove in two runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed St. Louis its fourth consecutive loss with an 8-4 victory over the Cardinals.
Remember making paper popper noise makers in school? Well, you might not realize, there's a lot of science behind them!
Page's says the truck needs some renovations but should be hitting the road later this year.
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
Wildwood Road connects Route 51 to Dutch Ridge Road, and many take that route, but they will no longer be able to for quite some time.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Joey Bart, Andrew McCutchen and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each drove in two runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed St. Louis its fourth consecutive loss with an 8-4 victory over the Cardinals.
KDKA-TV Lead Investigator Andy Sheehan undercovers who's behind all this cash which is raising the stakes in who becomes the next mayor.
With just over a month to go before the Democratic primary, the mayor's race is heating up with the sudden infusion of hundreds of thousands of dollars fueling mostly negative ads. The campaign contributions are called independent expenditures. Some call it dark money. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
Pittsburghers were out protesting Elon Musk and President Trump's administration as part of a nationwide movement.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
With stocks falling for three straight days during the announcement of tariffs, what should investors do with the uncertainty?
Refund checks will be distributed by the Office of Attorney General.
If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've probably seen a drop in egg prices, but is this temporary or are they really coming down?
The president announced sweeping global tariffs and that has many worried it could impact their wallets.
It's time to unveil the Tartar 2 of the PTL-Talk Pittsburgh Fish Fry Bracket Challenge!
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
In today's Money Monday, we learned how to make "money talk" fun for children when it comes to saving, spending and budgeting.
Doug Heilman joined us in the PTL kitchen to show us a recipe that's packed with Pittsburgh flavor called the Pittsburgh Pocket.
We celebrated Ron's birthday and played a game of "Do you even know me?"
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
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.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
UPMC is among the many hospitals that have stopped or limited gender-affirming healthcare following an executive order from the president.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
In a letter from the CEO, employees learned on Wednesday that the hospital would be closing at the end of June.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
Joey Bart, Andrew McCutchen and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each drove in two runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed St. Louis its fourth consecutive loss with an 8-4 victory over the Cardinals.
It hasn't been a happy opening week for the local baseball team, between losses, "sell the team" chants, and questions around the "Bucco Bricks."
One current and four former Penguins' goaltenders were gifted specialty cans for not giving up a goal to the new NHL's goal king.
Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Frank Nazar added a goal and Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
With stocks falling for three straight days during the announcement of tariffs, what should investors do with the uncertainty?
President Trump ordered a new review of the bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel.
The company has outpaced its own capacity, showing it's a future full of AI growing opportunities in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates return to PNC Park on Friday, and the North Shore will be packed with fans.
The president announced sweeping global tariffs and that has many worried it could impact their wallets.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
It's the Pittsburgh mecca for all things fandom. Steel City Con is back at the Monroeville Convention Center.
Looking for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four schedule? Here's how to stream the men's and women's games.
Jeremy Renner is bringing his book tour to Pittsburgh
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A beaver that was rescued in western Pennsylvania is getting another chance at life in Wisconsin. KDKA's Jessica Guay has the heartwarming story.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery’s forecast!
Wildwood Road is a frequently traveled shortcut for many in Beaver County, but after this weekend's weather, a landslide will have it shut down for quite some time. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the details.
Remember making paper popper noise makers in high school? Well, as fun as they are, there's a lot of science behind them and Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are here to tell you all about it!
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.
