Hundreds Attend Dedication Ceremony For Pittsburgh's World War II Memorial
After 13 long years, Pittsburgh's World War II Memorial was dedicated this morning.
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After 13 long years, Pittsburgh's World War II Memorial was dedicated this morning.
With Veterans Day events being held all across the area today, some are quite small, while others fill entire banquet halls.
During World War II, a Pittsburgh artist sketched hundreds of portraits of servicemen and women.
It was a day that some World War II veterans thought they would never live to see: the dedication and unveiling of Tuskegee Airman's Memorial of Greater Pittsburgh.
They were fighting two wars at once - World War II and the war against bigotry.
A new exhibit was unveiled Thursday at the Pittsburgh International Airport. It tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II.
Joe Walters celebrates his 100th birthday with a round of golf at Westwood Golf Club in West Mifflin. Legally blind, the World War II veteran doesn't let a little thing like heat get in his way.
Albert Crawford was like thousands of young Americans in the wake of Pearl Harbor. He dropped out of high school and at the age of 17, and joined the Navy.
Memorial Day means family, cook outs and remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can have this lifestyle.
They were members of the Greatest Generation, and when their country called, they answered. Now, a group of veterans have made a one-day trip to Washington D.C. to see the World War II Memorial.
In today's Black History Month salute. We take a look at a man who served during World War II.
A family in Ambridge got a potentially explosive surprise while going through the basement of their father's home after he passed away.
When the soldiers and sailors shipped out for World War II, many women enlisted, too. Not in the Army or the Navy, but in the WACS and the WAVES. Those were the service organizations that cared for the wounded coming back home. One of those women was Virginia Forsythe-Rye.
Hundreds of local veterans were honored Wednesday at Shaler Area Middle School.
They've been waiting nearly 70 years, but the family of a World War II veteran is finally getting some closure. A funeral was held Saturday for Marine Corporal John Yeager of New Kensington.
A local Marine is finally coming home nearly 70 years after his death. World War II Marine Corporal Jack Yeager, of New Kensington, was killed in action back in 1944.
More than 1,000 Jeeps will find their way to Butler this weekend. The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival honors the first one of all. It was built in Butler on the cusp of World War II.
KDKA Radio's Chris Moore talks with Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, the man who navigated the plane, Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb that ended World War II.
The Latrobe Fourth of July celebration is a tradition for many across the area, but this year it's a bittersweet occasion as a special group of veterans ride in their final parade.
Few aircraft have achieved the stature and fame of the "Memphis Belle." The Memphis Belle was the first American bomber to successfully complete 25 missions over enemy territory. Decades later, a popular film would introduce the bomber and her crew to a new generation.
It's the 63d reunion for the men of the 95th infantry, who liberated a French city from Nazi forces in November, 1944. They were hailed as the "Iron Men of Metz."
Over 200 veterans from Wisconsin, Illinois and other parts of the upper Midwest are moving through the area en route to Washington, D.C. as part of the Vets Roll Project.
She's a French baroness. He was an American coal miner. Bill Winowich, of Shaler Township, was an Army medic stationed in France in World War II when he met the translator who would become his wife.
Police found a cache of weapons inside of a Brighton Heights home. A man described by neighbors as a recluse and a hoarder hasn't been seen for several weeks.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
A man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home and setting a fire in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood on Saturday.
Homicide detectives are leading the ongoing investigation.
The suspect is currently being held in the Allegheny County Jail.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
A man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home and setting a fire in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood on Saturday.
Homicide detectives are leading the ongoing investigation.
The suspect is currently being held in the Allegheny County Jail.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
More than 90,000 customers are under a boil water notice due to an early morning power surge at a treatment plant.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Daisy takes us live to learn more about 100.7 Star's Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition.
We’re hearing from some of you! How did you meet? What is your love story?
Daisy shows us how to see our closet in a different way.
Some local pups will be in the game this year, and we’re meeting one from Animal Friends!
The band has a Pittsburgh connection, and we’re getting a performance live in the studio!
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.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
More than 90,000 customers are under a boil water notice due to an early morning power surge at a treatment plant.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headlines the five-player 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
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.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
More than 90,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers are under a boil water notice as of Saturday morning.
A man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home and setting a fire in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood on Saturday.
A man was found dead inside a home in Pittsburgh's Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood after a reported stabbing early Saturday morning, police said.
Watch as teams from Derry Area, Ligonier Valley, and Steel Valley high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
