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West Virginia University to increase tuition about 5% and cut some programs West Virginia University is increasing tuition by just under 5% a semester and cutting several majors from its divisional campuses. 1H ago
Zach Bryan picked a Pittsburgh bar to preview his new album. We now know if he will stop by. Brillobox said that country music star Zach Bryan will not be stopping by during its album preview sessions this week. 2H ago
Autism advocate says more needs to be considered with new state police cards Pennsylvania State Police just kicked off a new initiative to help officers interact with people with autism. 2H ago
Pennsylvanians say Property Tax/Rent Rebate program will help them make ends meet Many people may not even know they qualify to receive extra cash from the state. 2H ago
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act Assange, who has been in custody in the United Kingdom, is set to appear in a U.S. court in the Northern Mariana Islands updated 34M ago
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Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act Assange, who has been in custody in the United Kingdom, is set to appear in a U.S. court in the Northern Mariana Islands updated 34M ago
Active shooters spiked from 2019-2023 compared to prior 5 years, FBI says In 2023, 105 individuals were killed during active shootings, the highest level in years, the FBI said. 15H ago
Map shows state abortion restrictions 2 years after Supreme Court overturned Roe The high court overturned the right to abortion two years ago. Here's where abortion access stands in states. 2H ago
Dr. Jill Biden makes campaign stop in Pittsburgh to speak about reproductive rights Dr. Jill Biden made a campaign stop in Pittsburgh on Sunday for her husband and Vice President Harris to talk about reproductive freedoms nationwide and in the Commonwealth. 11H ago
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Tree of Life campus in Squirrel Hill After months of demolition, the site of the Tree of Life synagogue is ready for construction. 11H ago
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Consumer News Sharing tips and tricks to battle inflation at the grocery store Budget coach Brittany Newcomb joined us to share some tips for tackling your next grocery list. Jun 21 05:15
Latest Product Recall Information Want to check the latest product recalls, click here! May 17, 2023
Consumer alert issued for Pittsburgh convenience store after inspector finds rodent droppings A Pittsburgh convenience store was hit with a consumer alert after an inspector found rodent droppings. Jun 19
Expert explains what food in the fridge is safe to eat after losing power An expert explains what should stay and what should go when it comes to the food in your fridge after losing power. Jun 19
More than $22 billion will be spent on Father's Day, National Retail Federation says A National Retail Federation survey finds around 75% of Americans are expected to celebrate. Jun 16
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Pittsburgh Today Live Marvin Minute: New birdie toy David Highfield is sharing some new video of his cat, Marvin, with his new toy. 7H ago 01:02
Congrats Samantha Moatz | Eat'n Park's Superburgers for Superheroes The first winner of Eat'n Park's Superburgers for Superheroes prize is Samantha Moatz, the founder and executive director of 412Thrive. 7H ago 01:40
Pop Talk Live: June 24, 2024 Elista from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live! 11H ago 03:52
Steph Cozza breaks down the best shows and movies you can stream Founder and film critic from "Cinema Vixens," Steph Cozza, joined us with a summer streaming guide! 11H ago 04:11
Dr. Mike Hutchinson talks important things to know with the summer sun and your pets Veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson joined the show to tell us some ways we can keep our pets safe during the summer months. 11H ago 04:28
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Pittsburgh parks director takes blame for rehiring terminated employee In emails obtained through a right-to-know request, the city parks director takes full responsibility. 3H ago
What's behind the sudden rise in Pittsburgh-area vape shops? Critics say it's time to rein them in Smoke and vape shops are springing up in business districts in the Pittsburgh area. 4H ago
Commissioner wants answers about how Beaver County Housing Authority spends public's money Questions have been raised about how the director of the Beaver County Housing Authority and her board members are spending the public's money. Jun 18
Beaver County Housing Authority leaders have taken dozens of glamorous out-of-state trips The executive director and board members of the Beaver County Housing Authority spend a lot of time out-of-state. Jun 17
Shuman Juvenile Detention Center expected to reopen in 2 to 3 weeks, leaders say The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center has been closed amid complaints that the juvenile justice system has become a revolving door Jun 13
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Doctor explains how to stay cool for outdoor events in Pittsburgh this weekend With several events going on around the Pittsburgh region, plenty of people will be outside. Jun 21
Talking symptoms, testing and treatment of prostate cancer For men's health months, we're telling you about one local group that's spreading awareness in an effort to save lives. The founder of Prostate Cancer Pittsburgh, Jerry Livingston, joined the show to tell us more. Jun 21 05:28
Woman at Pittsburgh hospital becomes first to receive vaccine for early-stage breast cancer The vaccine, given in three doses, was developed over decades of research by doctors at UPMC. 5H ago
567,000 chargers sold at Costco recalled after 2 homes catch fire Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns. Jun 20
Vitamix recalls 569,000 blender parts after dozens of injuries The nationwide recall includes Vitamix products that were previously repaired in a 2018 recall amid 27 reports of cut hands. Jun 20
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Pittsburgh Penguins announce 2024 pre-season schedule The Penguins will play in seven pre-season games before kicking off the 2024-25 campaign. 8H ago
Neal Shipley finishes inside top ten at professional golf debut Shipley will make his PGA Tour debut later this week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. 17H ago
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour event after climate protesters run onto green Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes. Jun 23
Yandy Díaz sparks offense as Rays earn 3-1 win over Skenes, Pirates Yandy Díaz hit a home run off the first pitch from Paul Skenes before leading off a two-run eighth inning with a single, sparking a 3-1 win for the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jun 23
Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100-meter final to earn spot on U.S. Olympic team Three years ago, Richardson won the same race, only to see the victory stripped because of a positive marijuana test. Jun 23
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Pennsylvania court will decide whether skill game terminals are gambling machines Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines. Jun 23
Washington County prepares for Pony League World Series Washington County leaders are getting ready for the Pony League World Series, which brings in lots of money for the county. Jun 21
Pittsburgh halts work on new UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower The city of Pittsburgh has abruptly halted work on the new billion-dollar UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower​. Jun 21
Gov. Shapiro apologized to NFL for being "such a pain" in pushing for draft The Pennsylvania governor reflected on how he was persistent in getting the 2026 NFL Draft to Pittsburgh. Jun 20
Philips Respironics to lay off and relocate hundreds of Pittsburgh-area employees Philips Respironics is laying off workers and closing its offices in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square. Jun 19
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Zach Bryan picked a Pittsburgh bar to preview his new album. We now know if he will stop by. Brillobox said that country music star Zach Bryan will not be stopping by during its album preview sessions this week. 2H ago
"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23
ScareHouse attraction not returning in 2024 Fans of fright may be horrified to learn the ScareHouse will reportedly not be returning this year. Jun 22
Late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek to be honored with new Forever stamp The longtime TV host, who died in 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, is being remembered with a new Forever stamp by the United States Postal Service. Jun 22
Justin Timberlake breaks his silence at tour stop: "It's been a tough week" Justin Timberlake spoke about his recent arrest on D.W.I. charges while performing in Chicago as part of his world tour. Jun 22
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Latest Videos First flight of eaglet in U.S. Steel nest captured on camera The first flight of the eaglet in the nest by U.S. Steel's Irvin Plant was caught on camera. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more. 2H ago 02:23
Pennsylvania State Police unveil informational cards for people with autism Pennsylvania State Police just kicked off a new initiative that will help officers navigate interactions with people with autism. It's a colorful card hoping to improve autism awareness. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller asked autism advocates and state police to weigh in on the idea. 2H ago 02:36
Pittsburgh International Airport issues travel alert for long lines The Pittsburgh International Airport issued a travel alert advising people with early morning flights to arrive up to three hours early because of record-breaking crowds and long lines. 2H ago 00:47
Pennsylvanians say Property Tax and Rent Rebate program will help them pay bills Many people may not even know they qualify to receive extra cash from the state. 3H ago 02:10
Chisel your jawline with gum? In the latest edition of Beauty Buzz, we are working with what we have and testing out some popular hacks for plumper lips and a chiseled jaw. 3H ago 01:14
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Photos show damage after storms roll through Pittsburgh area Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday. Jun 17 9 photos
Pro-Palestinian protesters return to University of Pittsburgh Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh. Jun 4 11 photos
John Shumway goes "cow cuddling" at Hickory Hearth Highlands Check out some of the pictures and video from my visit to Hickory Hearth Highlands! May 31 10 photos
Photos show extensive damage caused by explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, rocked the Realty Building and injured several people. May 28 9 photos
Boaz Frankel goes on Icelandic adventure for PTL and Talk Pittsburgh PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel hopped aboard the inaugural Icelandair flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland. May 24 14 photos
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Shumway had been co-hosting a radio show with Larry Richert for decades. A media professional who has interacted with KDKA producers for several years says the reason behind Shumway's departures is that he didn't fit the direction producers wanted to take the show anymore, and they wanted someone “more combative.”

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Q: Is Celina Pompeani no longer a part of the KDKA-TV news team? Rob: Pompeani is a freelancer and has never been on staff at KDKA. She continues to be part of Channel 2's “Pittsburgh Today Live” show but she's no longer anchoring traffic coverage during the station's morning newscasts.

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Celina continued to work at the Penguins up through the end of the 2022-23 hockey season, before having her son, Sonny! In 2015, Celina won her first Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award, for her weekly entertainment segment on PensTV, Pens Trends!

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How much does a Kdka make in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? As of Jun 19, 2024, the average annual pay for the Kdka jobs category in Pittsburgh is $49,380 a year.

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A few hours later, KDKA-TV weekend morning meteorologist Falicia Woody posted on social media that, “as of last week, I am no longer working for Paramount-CBS.” KDKA Radio is owned by Audacy, while KDKA-TV is a division of CBS News, which itself is owned by Paramount Global.

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Celina Pompeani is a familiar face around Pittsburgh. The daughter of legendary sportscaster Bob Pompeani, Celina has become an Emmy-winning TV personality on KDKA-TV while serving as the in-arena host for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Erica Mokay is a highly motivated and seasoned journalist with 10 years of experience in the television industry. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to adapt in evolving situations and repeatedly master new skills in order to keep up with a fast paced, demanding industry.

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Jon Delano is the Money & Politics Editor for KDKA-TV (CBS) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a position he began on a full-time basis in 2001 after joining the station in 1994 as its political analyst.

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Butler native Jill Szwed joins WTAE-TV next month as a weekend morning meteorologist. A couple of months after the departure of weekend morning meteorologist Kasey Reigner, WTAE-TV hired Butler native Jill Szwed to join its weather team, which will again be back up to five forecasters.

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Reigner announced earlier this week via social media that she has chosen not to renew her contract with Channel 4. She first arrived in Pittsburgh a little more than two years ago and will end her time as a WTAE meteorologist on Nov. 30.

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