Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
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Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
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."
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the "Famous Amos" cookies known the nation over, died peacefully on Wednesday, his family said.
The PGA Tour did not disclose Mark Carnevale's cause of death, only saying that he died suddenly.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died, his sons confirmed Sunday.
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
The North Texas man is being remembered across the world for his inspirational story of resilience, after living in an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio.
Richard Lewis, the actor and comedian known for his long-running stand-up career and recurring role in the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is dead at 76.
Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Community members and businesses are stepping up after KDKA-TV shared a story about a theft from a youth baseball league.
Crews could be seen filling some potholes around the mall as late as last week.
We're entering a six-day stretch with a persistent and very active weather pattern across western Pennsylvania and much of the country.
Interstate 79 has been shut down due to an overturned triaxle dump truck.
Rania Harris is helping Katie get ready for Easter Sunday!
Community members and businesses are stepping up after KDKA-TV shared a story about a theft from a youth baseball league.
Crews could be seen filling some potholes around the mall as late as last week.
We're entering a six-day stretch with a persistent and very active weather pattern across western Pennsylvania and much of the country.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Interstate 79 has been shut down due to an overturned triaxle dump truck.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
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.
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.
We got a preview of the Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair happening this weekend at the Heinz History Center.
We're stepping into Rania's kitchen for an Easter tradition with a flavorful twist. We made Wine, Balsamic and Rosemary Lamb Chops.
Spring is a season of growth. We spoke to Marlene Boas about how to have a growth mindset and for tips on wanting to start something new.
The national tour of "Peter Pan" flew into Pittsburgh last night. We sat down with one of the show's famous troublemakers, and a Pittsburgh native, on today's show.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
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.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Community members and businesses are stepping up 24 hours after KDKA-TV shared a story about a theft from an Armstrong County youth baseball league. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder shares the update.
This week's Waiting Child is Justin.
We got a preview of the Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair happening this weekend at the Heinz History Center.
We're stepping into Rania's kitchen for an Easter tradition with a flavorful twist. We made Wine, Balsamic and Rosemary Lamb Chops.
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.
