Veteran from Pittsburgh will go to final resting place in Ross Township
A World War II veteran from Pittsburgh will go to his final resting place in Allegheny County after his remains were unidentified for 80 years.
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A World War II veteran from Pittsburgh will go to his final resting place in Allegheny County after his remains were unidentified for 80 years.
The veteran will be buried in Belle Vernon, Fayette County.
U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak was a gunner aboard a B-29 "Superfortress" in Japan in March 1945.
It is believed the area where the playground was initially built was used as a Home Guard training ground and the bombs were buried at the end of the war.
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.
Dozens of local veterans and community members showed up at Monessen City Park to rededicate an M4 Sherman tank that has stood sentry on the park's hillside since 1959.
The last fully operational World War II landing ship tank has docked on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
The work is expected to take 10 to 14 days.
The tour features two planes, both of which saw action during the war.
This 15-stop city tour is meant to give people locally and around the country a taste of life on board two World War II bombers during the 1940s. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
Eighty years ago, 150,000 Allied troops stormed Normandy, France on D-Day to rescue Europe from the tyranny of Nazi Germany.
The remains of a western Pennsylvania World War II soldier who went missing in action have been identified.
Ellenbogen corresponded and vouched for hundreds of Jews so they could enter the U.S., saving their lives from the atrocities of Hitler's Third Reich.
Henry Ellenbogen may not be a household name in 2024, but he was a U.S. congressman and longtime judge in Allegheny County, and in the 1930s and early 40s, he helped lead an effort to get Jewish people out of Nazi Germany and Austria, ultimately helping them escape the Holocaust. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
Tuskeegee Airman Colonel James H. Harvey will serve as grand marshal of the 2024 Pittsburgh Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 15.
The Beaver County native was unidentified for years, but he finally found his way home and was laid to rest.
An airman from Pittsburgh who was 21 years old when he was killed in World War II has been accounted for.
What's the deal with the giant anchor that sits in the middle of the sidewalk near the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh?
The remains of a Pennsylvanian soldier who died in a prison camp during World War II have been identified.
Starting at 10:30, representatives from different military branches marched down Liberty Avenue as spectators cheered and waved American flags.
A Pittsburgh-area tree service company is giving back in honor of Veterans Day.
At the ripe old age of 103, World War II veteran Herman Skerlong of Bethel Park is still full of stories.
A soldier from Pittsburgh who was killed in World War II will be laid to rest after his remains were identified.
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.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
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.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
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.
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.
From Duquesne to Ligonier, you don’t have to own a passport to travel to France.
A South Fayette senior isn’t waiting for graduation to chase his dreams. Learn how he’s already in business, thanks to his own golf apparel brand.
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.
