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The arachnids were found at Cologne Bonn airport after customs officials were tipped off by a "noticeable smell" that did not match the expected aroma of the alleged treats.
Among those who spoke at the event was former Steelers running back and Vietnam veteran, Rocky Bleier.
There is a new recognition for those impacted by Agent Orange.
President Biden said he met with China's No. 2 at the G20 summit in India. Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend.
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
It was a celebration with the sole purpose of thanking veterans from all around Pittsburgh.
For the first time since being critically injured during the Vietnam War, Steelers legend Rocky Bleier returned to Vietnam for an ESPN documentary.
A Steelers legend is returning to Vietnam in an ESPN film.
Two hearses make their way through the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
As the world bids farewell to another year, we here at KDKA are saying farewell to one of our longtime colleagues.
Carl Charnesky of Bethel Park was wounded in Vietnam decades ago, but it's only now that he received the purple heart, thanks to the assistance of his congressman, Tim Murphy
The 31st Street Bridge was re-named this weekend for a local war hero who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The national launch of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the peak of the Vietnam War. The year is 1968 - The Year That Rocked America.
"1968: The Year That Rocked America." That's the theme of an exhibit opening next month at the Heinz History Center.
Hall of Fame Steeler Rocky Bleier was wounded in action in Vietnam. Actor Dick Hughes, a Pittsburgh native, was a conscientious objector who went to Vietnam by choice. Decades later, their paths will converge at a Heinz History Center fundraiser.
Running out of ammo, badly wounded Army Specialist Leslie Sabo, Jr. died suppressing enemy fire, allowing a Med-Evac helicopter to lift off from a landing zone in Cambodia. Les Sabo was 22-years-old. It was Mother's Day, 1970.
A Vietnam Veteran in Oakmont found an unpleasant surprise in his front yard on New Year's Day. Tony Pallatto found his flag pole destroyed by vandals.
Vietnam Air Force veteran George Shelly joined KDKA Radio's Chris Moore to talk about what the appropriate age is to enlist into the military.
A father is pleading for justice six years after his son was shot and killed after leaving an after-hours club in Braddock.
A man from Ohio is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and a U.S. soldier on Valentine's Day in North Carolina.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
Pittsburgh-area municipalities are frustrated over rock salt delivery delays. The South Hills Area Council of Governments says it's unhappy with its supplier, Compass Minerals.
A Cold War–era underground nuclear bunker in Union County, Pennsylvania, has hit the market for nearly $2 million.
A father is pleading for justice six years after his son was shot and killed after leaving an after-hours club in Braddock.
A man from Ohio is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and a U.S. soldier on Valentine's Day in North Carolina.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh-area municipalities are frustrated over rock salt delivery delays. The South Hills Area Council of Governments says it's unhappy with its supplier, Compass Minerals.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
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.
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 Fashions, 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 county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
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.
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.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A girls' basketball game at the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament became a lesson in sportsmanship on Friday.
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.
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.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
A father is pleading for justice six years after his son was shot and killed after leaving an after-hours club in Braddock.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday. There are many traditions surrounding it, but one in our region grows bigger every year. Barry Pintar has more on the Polish tradition of paczki.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
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.