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New Cell Phone Scam Targets Verizon Customers
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We love our phones, but the bill, not so much.
What happened at Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook brought into the nation's spotlight the need to be able to text a 911 call center for help.
Ads for Verizon Wireless say it has the most reliable mobile network in the nation, and that's true according to a new report.
About 1,000 employees from Verizon Wireless in Cranberry and Warrendale have learned they have to move in order to keep their current jobs.
Even if you have put your phone number on the Do Not Call List, the calls may be coming through. And not just on your home phone; your cell phone is not immune from the telemarketers reach.
It's a real battle out there, as the nation's major wireless service providers want to capture more of the market by luring you away from your current network.
Verizon has released its first Transparency Report.
A few hundred Verizon residential and business customers who rely on landlines are without service.
With all the hype on retail stores opening their doors on Thanksgiving, hours before Black Friday, it's easy to forget that many large retail stores have not given in to the pressure to do that.
A thief with a very specific shopping list took nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise Sunday from two H.H. Gregg stores.
Problems are exactly what Verizon is trying to head off in the hot weather.
The White House is defending a court order that gives the government permission to collect the phone records of millions of Verizon customers.
You could get $50,000 if you know who is stealing copper telephone cables in Washington and Lawrence Counties.
Verizon is reportedly offering a $50,000 reward for information in cases of stolen copper telephones wire.
Residents of rural W. Va. towns will now have a place on the map.
The Amber Alert for the missing 5-year-old girl from Philadelphia may have been helpful in her recovery.
What's the best cell phone service? Verizon and two smaller companies, Consumer Cellular and U.S. Cellular, just earned top ratings in Consumer Reports' latest survey. But if you're trying to save money, Consumer Reports says a pre-paid service can be a better option.
In a TV commercial, Samsung makes fun of Apple fans, claiming that Android phones have had better features and capabilities than the iPhone 5 for ages. Back in the labs, Consumer Reports puts all the phones through their paces, assessing each one's features and options.
It's called throttling -- deliberately slowing down your access to the internet from your smart phone.
A landline phone service outage is affecting Verizon customers living in the Baldwin-Whitehall area.
Police say they're beefing up patrols at the Waterfront in Homestead after a pair of smash and grab burglaries. The most recent theft occurred just after midnight early Tuesday morning when someone used a hammer to break into the AT&T store through the front window.
Verizon workers will return to their positions Monday night despite not having a new collective bargaining agreement in place yet.
Striking Verizon workers gathered for a rally in front of Sen. Pat Toomey's office in Station Square and then marched to company's headquarters downtown.
Verizon Spokesperson Lee Gierczynski can't say how many people in our area may be waiting for landline phone service to be restored for various reasons, but he says the wait is definitely longer than normal.
Phone service went out in Lemont Furnace and Verizon believes saboteurs were possibly behind it. The phones went out because someone got into a locked underground vault with a key and turned off the breakers.
More rain is expected today with scattered showers and storms possible.
The opening hole at the Pittsburgh Field Club is rarity with its design.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The Par 4 1st hole gives you a chance to start your round off on a strong point.
Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals.
More rain is expected today with scattered showers and storms possible.
The opening hole at the Pittsburgh Field Club is rarity with its design.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The Par 4 1st hole gives you a chance to start your round off on a strong point.
Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a resolution honoring Corey Comperatore.
With President Biden dropping out of the race, there's growing speculation that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pennsylvania's governor was in Pittsburgh on Monday to talk about big investments coming to Pennsylvania to strengthen manufacturing and reduce pollution.
Governor Josh Shapiro once again threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris but stopped short of answering any questions about joining her ticket.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
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A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
PTL's Ron Smiley tells us what he did during his summer vacation last week.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Congratulations to the winners of the Journey and Def Leppard ticket giveaway!
Katie spent time at PNC Park this morning to get a scoop on the Pirates' big weekend. While Yinzerpalooza was a party on the field, it was also a chance to celebrate some special Bucs fans who are swinging for the fence every day.
Esquina Cantina, in Lawrenceville, is hosting a quinceanera! They stopped by the PTL kitchen to tell us about the big event!
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Dr. Paul Leong, the owner of Sistine Plastic Surgery, joined us to share advice on what daily routines will make a difference for mature skin and how to properly use some common products like retinol.
Health challenges like cancer and heart attacks have knocked down Ronald Davis, but he continues to not just get back up, but keep moving.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
The opening hole at the Pittsburgh Field Club is rarity with its design.
The Par 4 1st hole gives you a chance to start your round off on a strong point.
Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The hole can play as long as 634 yards and its layout has a number of different facets that make it unique.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with all you can watch out for.
Get the latest weather updates from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Under a plan outlined by Democratic leaders, delegates are expected to vote virtually to confirm Harris as the nominee by August 7.
The hole offers multiple risk-reward opportunities.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.