How long should I thaw my turkey before Thanksgiving? What you need to know one week out
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
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Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
Today marks the first day of the fall turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
Experts say large gatherings are making a comeback, and so are lower prices when it comes to your turkey.
Cave expert Mark Dickey was hit with internal bleeding as he helped chart the Morca cave system, leaving him stuck more than 3,200 feet underground.
Blocking traffic, attacking the mailman, even chasing little kids headed to the park -- a flock of turkeys is getting a bad rap in a city neighborhood.
So far, the group has raised more than $29,000.
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission recorded the oldest female turkey ever found in the state.
iPhone 13s, gaming consoles, Christmas lights and turkeys have all been caught up in the global snarl.
Steelers first-round pick Najee Harris is teaming up with a law firm to give away 600 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.
With only 17 days left before Thanksgiving, we need to talk turkey.
The usually mellow Senator Bob Casey went on the offense when talking about healthcare, guns, Turkey and the impeachment inquiry.
It may be April, but there was a turkey trot in Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Another recall for ground turkey, following a Salmonella outbreak.
More than 150 illnesses from a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey products have been reported across the country, including in Pennsylvania.
An unusual obstacle brought traffic to a halt in the Hill District on Thursday evening.
In a tweet from the country's official account, Swedish officials announced that the famous meatball recipe was brought to the country 300 years ago by King Charles XII.
If you've ever driven on Washington Road in Mount Lebanon, you may have encountered a wild turkey that causing quite the stir.
Turkish archaeologists believe they may have discovered the remains of St. Nicholas - from whom the legend of Santa Claus emerged.
A wild turkey is giving thanks after safely making its way across a heavily trafficked Massachusetts interstate during rush hour.
A gunman in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria's civil war after he killed Russia's ambassador to Turkey.
Attention shoppers: there's a price war going on for your Thanksgiving dollar.
November is here and it's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! With that in mind, Chef Bill Fuller stopped by PTL to make a feast!
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
Here's a recipe for David's holiday lemontini!
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
A 2-year-old girl was killed in a "non-intentional shooting" at a home in Columbus, Ohio, police said.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
A 2-year-old girl was killed in a "non-intentional shooting" at a home in Columbus, Ohio, police said.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Pittsburgh City Council heard hours of public testimony Saturday as it prepares to vote on a 2026 budget, while facing a $20 million deficit.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
We received almost 2,000 pictures of your pets enjoying the holidays, so we're going to show you as many as we can in less than a minute.
Sean Collier is back with another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Heather went behind the scenes at one of the latest PassPass Pittsburgh money drops.
The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and showing up empty-handed is not an option. Chef Crystal is serving up a showstopper with these crab cake stuffed shrimp.
We're back for another round of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offense.
For the 25th consecutive season, the Steelers are sending multiple players to the Pro Bowl Games.
Brandon Lowe, a two-time All-Star second baseman, is ready to make an impact in Pittsburgh after the Pirates acquired him from Tampa Bay.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A man was shot in Beechview on Tuesday night.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The holiday market in Downtown Pittsburgh is seeing high foot traffic still.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
