WW2 veteran Jim Snider celebrates 100th birthday with surprise party at Penn Hills American Legion
The local hero was born and raised in Freeport and joined the Army Air Corps right after his high school graduation.
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The local hero was born and raised in Freeport and joined the Army Air Corps right after his high school graduation.
The Allegheny County Airport is playing host to some historic WWII planes.
For years, Nicholas P. Wargo's Purple Heart was missing. His family was presented with it this past weekend.
Ferencz secured convictions for 22 former Nazi commanders who were charged with murdering over 1 million Jews, Gypsies and others.
William Montgomery steered a damaged aircraft from Germany to England so that his crew could safely parachute to land. He died in the plane crash.
Army Cpl. Joseph H. Gunnoe, 21, of Charleston, was reported missing in action in November 1944 in Germany.
Hamler served in a top-secret, elite unit known as "Merrill's Marauders."
A new memorial was dedicated in Baldwin for 98-year-old Russell "Huck" Hamler, a World War II veteran.
West Virginia native Hershel W. "Woody" Williams fought over several hours at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison heads over to the Heinz History Center to meet up with CEO Andy Masich for a World War II history lesson ahead of Memorial Day.
For one local family, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day brings special grief and sorrow.
Three World War II veterans received France's highest honor on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
The John Glenn Centennial Celebration was held in Ohio over the weekend.
"That's All, Brother" a restored WWII plane that led the D-Day bombings will visit Dayton next week.
In just a few days, a Pittsburgh woman who served as a World War II code-breaker will be celebrating her 100th birthday.
An Austrian man who died in December has left an undisclosed fortune to the French village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon to thank residents for hiding his family from Nazis during World War II.
The memories from World War II remain vivid for a Westmoreland County veteran.
The oldest living American to serve in World War II is turning 111 years old, and you can join the celebration.
A rock inside a cave in The Netherlands appears to have the inscription of a soldier from Pittsburgh that was left during World War II.
A 104-year-old US Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II is asking people to send him cards for Valentine's Day.
A Westmoreland County veteran celebrated a very special birthday.
One local World War II veteran reflected on his involvement in the Battle of the Bulge.
The annual commemoration ceremony marking the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will continue as planned Saturday, three days after a US sailor killed two civilian workers and injured another before killing himself at the US naval base.
A submarine that was carrying 80 sailors during World War II went missing 75 years ago and it has finally been found.
A World War II pilot was missing for nearly 75 years. Last year, divers found his plane on the sea floor and he was returned home.
The Pittsburgh area started Thursday with lows near freezing.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Authorities say a corrections officer has died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
For the third time in the team's history, the Steelers played in a major matchup against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
The Pittsburgh area started Thursday with lows near freezing.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Authorities say a corrections officer has died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
For the third time in the team's history, the Steelers played in a major matchup against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
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.
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.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
For the third time in the team's history, the Steelers played in a major matchup against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing the Kansas City Chiefs today. Here's how to watch the Christmas Day game.
Here's what Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson gifted the offensive line for the holidays.
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.
Here are some tips and tricks for the gift return rush.
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours has the latest forecast!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and KDKA Radio's Suzie Cool discuss the sports topics of the day.
Steelers fans KDKA-TV talked with before Wednesday's game were filled with holiday hope, but their moods turned a little sour after the clock hit zero. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has the reaction to this late-season skid.
Today in Beaver County, the spirit of giving was alive and well with free meals, clothing and more being handed out to the community. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd shows how they came together for the 31st year in a row.
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.
