1 person killed in multi-vehicle crash on Route 28
Crews cleared the scene shortly after 11:30 a.m.
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Crews cleared the scene shortly after 11:30 a.m.
At least one person has died after a multi-vehicle crash on Route 28.
Route 28 is open to two lanes of traffic in both directions at the Highland Park Bridge interchange after three years.
Route 28 northbound is set to open to two lanes of traffic near the Highland Park Bridge interchange.
KDKA-TV's John Shumway spoke to PennDOT who provided an update on the Route 28 construction project in Pittsburgh.
KDKA-TV's John Shumway spoke to PennDOT who provided an update on the Route 28 construction project
The council said if something can't be done with the bridge, they will have to work on creating some sort of barrier for the trail itself. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Late September, or early October is when most of the construction will be completed on one of Pittsburgh's most congested highways.
Pittsburghers know how much of a headache Route 28 construction can be but as John Shumway exclusively learned, it will be finished before the year is over.
Brian Peters designed the sound barrier artwork that will be up on Route 28 and he spoke exclusively with John Shumway about his design, what it will do, and how he chose the waves.
A short stretch of the northbound lanes of Route 28 is closed due to debris falling from an overhead train bridge.
Route 28 northbound is back open after stones fell from an overhead railroad bridge onto the roadway.
Traffic was being diverted off of 28 and onto the 31st Street Bridge due to the crash.
If it seems like Route 28 has been under construction since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth...it's almost over.
After years and years of work, PennDOT tells our very own John Shumway that the major construction projects will be done this year.
As construction season picks up, officials urge you to be more aware of your surroundings.
Crews were called to the scene just before 4 p.m. on Saturday evening.
First responders shut down traffic as they waited for a medical helicopter.
If you use Route 28, you'll see single-lane restrictions starting Monday.
The northbound side between the Highland Park Bridge and the Delafield Avenue exit will be down to a single lane through April. The southbound side will be a single lane between Fox Chapel Road and the bridge over Center Avenue through mid-February.
The northbound Highland Park Bridge ramp to Freeport Road in Sharpsburg is reopening two months earlier than planned.
The off-ramp from northbound Route 28 to the Waterworks will close Monday morning through mid-November.
The alleged suspects were eventually captured by police.
Alleged homicide suspects were taken down in the middle of traffic at a busy intersection along Route 28. KDKA's Royce Jones shares the latest details.
Police say Frederick Fattman is facing homicide by vehicle charges for a crash that resulted in the death of his passenger.
A man from Pennsylvania is facing charges after police said he confessed to a pastor about a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-wife.
Here's what Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson gifted the offensive line for the holidays.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
A Westmoreland County man can now hear the laughter of his grandchildren after being gifted hearing aids for Christmas.
Football fans are ready to spend Christmas in Pittsburgh for the Steelers-Chiefs game at Acrisure Stadium.
A man from Pennsylvania is facing charges after police said he confessed to a pastor about a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-wife.
Here's what Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson gifted the offensive line for the holidays.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
A Westmoreland County man can now hear the laughter of his grandchildren after being gifted hearing aids for Christmas.
Football fans are ready to spend Christmas in Pittsburgh for the Steelers-Chiefs game at Acrisure Stadium.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
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.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
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.
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An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
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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.
Here's what Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson gifted the offensive line for the holidays.
Football fans are ready to spend Christmas in Pittsburgh for the Steelers-Chiefs game at Acrisure Stadium.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their final injury report ahead of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Monday night.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
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.
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.
KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah has more.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
A transformer fire at Ross Park Mall filled several stores with smoke on Tuesday evening, according to police.
Many restaurants and bars on the North Shore will be waiting to serve football fans on Wednesday.
Over the summer, a weasel-like creature once extinct in Pennsylvania was caught on a trail camera in Westmoreland County. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar shares more details.
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.
