Remembering USAir Flight 427, the worst aviation disaster in Pennsylvania history
132 people were killed when the plane crashed in Hopewell Township on September 8, 1994.
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132 people were killed when the plane crashed in Hopewell Township on September 8, 1994.
A Utah man whose behavior on a place force the flight to be diverted to Pittsburgh has pleaded guilty.
An unruly passenger who caused a New York-bound jet to be diverted to Pittsburgh threw items from his carry-on onto the floor, accused a flight attendant of being an FBI agent and kicked people who tried to subdue him, according to a criminal complaint.
It's the end of the runway for US Airways, as its merger with American Airlines nears completion.
The final US Airways flight has begun its roundtrip journey between Philadelphia and San Francisco.
The final US Airways flight is taking off from Philadelphia and stopping in Charlotte, North Carolina, then Phoenix and San Francisco.
A former county executive says US Airways is insulting the city that helped give it its start.
After more than 75 years of flying, the end is near for US Airways.
Due to big changes in 2015, consumers may benefit by taking another look at the best frequent flyer programs.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation makes dreams come true every day for kids across the country, including the Pittsburgh area.
The FAA is investigating after US Airways Flight 1702, which was headed from chilly Philadelphia to the warm weather of Fort Lauderdale, was forced to make an emergency landing just after taking off from Philadelphia International Airport.
US Airways says it will be closing its Pittsburgh operations center, taking away hundreds of jobs.
The Justice Department has reached agreement to allow the merger of US Airways and American Airlines.
Executives of US Airways and American Airlines are vowing to fight a move by the Federal Government to block their merger.
The Justice Department and a number of state attorneys general on Tuesday challenged a proposed $11 billion merger between US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp.
"The pilot came on, said we can't land," said Veina Lofton of Slippery Rock.
A plane from Ireland has made an emergency landing in Philadelphia because of an unspecified threat.
It is not something you hear very often in Pittsburgh, but Cleveland has something out city could use.
KDKA's Rob Pratte talks to State Sen. Jay Costa, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, State Rep. Mark Mustio, and a former airline employee about the US Airways and American Airlines merger and its effects on the region.
Earlier this week, U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker said it was likely the airline will move its flight operations center to Dallas in the next couple years. Six-hundred local jobs are at stake.
A federal bankruptcy judge signed off Wednesday on the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways.
American Airlines and US Airways are now one company and the value of the merger is around $11 billion.
American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation.
The high winds caused turbulence that sickened several US Airways passengers on a flight from Phoenix that was diverted before landing in Pittsburgh. So many people became physically sick on US Airways Flight 632 that they had to remove those passengers while they cleaned the aircraft.
When the Midfield Terminal of Pittsburgh International Airport opened in October of 1992 it was the dawning of a new age of aviation for the region.
Ashley Flynn, a teacher in Tipp City, Ohio, was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion, authorities said.
If you frequently travel the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, be prepared for possible delays for the next month.
Long before daffodils signal the start of spring, there's another sure sign of the impending weather change in Pittsburgh: potholes.
With snow still packed on the ground in places and ice covering parts of the rivers, concerns are now shifting to potential flooding and ice movement.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Ashley Flynn, a teacher in Tipp City, Ohio, was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion, authorities said.
If you frequently travel the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, be prepared for possible delays for the next month.
Long before daffodils signal the start of spring, there's another sure sign of the impending weather change in Pittsburgh: potholes.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
With snow still packed on the ground in places and ice covering parts of the rivers, concerns are now shifting to potential flooding and ice movement.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
PTL Love Week may have been last week, but we're still feeling the love because you sent in so many submissions of your stories, so we're sharing some more!
Daisy visits Treasure House, a unique boutique that helps get Pittsburgh-area women back on their feet!
Phil Kondrot from Edgar Snyder & Associates shares some random Presidential trivia. See if Heather and Ron know which former U.S. president was a lifeguard!
Parker James was once told his quest to become a storyteller couldn’t happen because he was dyslexic. Fast-forward to today, and Parker’s work is now a popular YouTube series with 20 million viewers each week!
Veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson quizzes Heather and Ron on their winter pet care know-how.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
A girls' basketball game at the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament became a lesson in sportsmanship on Friday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
A device that can pick up certain electronic signals is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as it may detect emissions from her pacemaker, according to sources from CBS News.
If you frequently travel the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, be prepared for possible delays for the next month.
PennDOT crews hit the road on Monday to try to fill at least some of the bigger potholes that have opened up during this recent thaw. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
Temperatures are rising across the Pittsburgh area, and while people are welcoming the break from the bitter cold, that rapid warm-up could come with risks. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz has more.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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.
