LATEST NEWS
Rain chances increasing throughout the day for the Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There's another severe weather chance today. Any Alert Days Ahead? Today is a First Alert Weather Day with severe weather possible. Rain totals today may hit an inch.Aware: Some places (higher elevations, north of I-80) could see frost over the weekend.Technically, there are two distinct periods where severe weather will be possible. The first chance for severe weather likely occurs from 9 a.m. to noon. A line of showers will slowly track north with severe weather being possible from the city of Butler to the south. Large hail is the biggest concern this morning. Downpours and frequent...
Barbara Corcoran: 3 Cities To Invest in Real Estate Now Before Prices Skyrocket
The real estate market is ever-changing, so cities that are affordable now may not be in a matter of years. If you're looking to buy an investment property, it's always ideal to buy when prices are...
"No release, no alternative" Judge issues ruling on suspected drug dealer who previously skipped court date
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - No release, no alternative. That's the order from an Allegheny County judge when it comes to a suspected drug trafficker who had previously missed a court date. Yan Cepeda is accused of having more than a million dollars worth of cocaine and suspected fentanyl with him when he was arrested in Downtown Pittsburgh last fall. He was arrested on Aug. 31 in Pittsburgh following a trip from New York. A search of his bags turned up 9 kilograms of fentanyl, the attorney general's office said.RELATED STORIES: District Judge Xander Orenstein removed from hearing arraignments for "an indefinite amount of time"Man accused...
Severe Weather Mauls the Midwest Tuesday
A trio of supercells then moved through southwest Michigan (top of the page). Portage took what looked like a direct hit from one of the tornadic storms, producing the expansive damage below. NWS Grand Rapids conducted their survey and concluded the damage was from a EF-2 with winds of 135mph. Two tornadoes possibly touched down in the small suburb of Kalamazoo.
2024 Gene Kelly Award nominations for top high school musicals announced
PITTSBURGH — Nominations are out for this year's Gene Kelly Awards, a celebration of high school musicals and their incredible student performers. Among the shows being recognized is the Woodland Hills pilot production of "Wonderland," a grown-up version of "Alice in Wonderland." It scored multiple nominations, including Best Musical, Best Vocal Ensemble and Best Dance Ensemble.
PTL Links: May 9, 2024
Visit the links below for more on today's guests & topicsLive Nation Concert WeekKidsburgh | More Kidsburgh Reports | Remake Learning DaysBuck Mason | Leanne Ford InteriorsGene Kelly Award nominees full listPTL Weekend GuidePittsburgh MagazineWidening the Lens | Carnegie Museum of ArtFriendship, Flower and Folk Festival | Baum GroveTall Trees: 2000s Hip-Hop and R&B Party | Spirit in Lawrenceville'Burgh BuzzGreater Pittsburgh Festival of BooksChildren's Museum of Pittsburgh Family PortraitsHuman Fooseball in Market SquarePittsburgh Today Live on Social MediaFacebookX, the site once known as TwitterInstagram
Bill poised to stop illicit use of dangerous animal tranquilizer to head to Gov. Shapiro’s desk
The “Zombie Drug” or “Tranq” are two nicknames for the powerful animal tranquilizer called Xylazine. While not made for human use, it’s often mixed with fentanyl, pressed into tiny pills and sold as a potentially deadly street drug. And until now, it was very difficult for law enforcement to target.
Adorable photos show babies dressed up in floral outfits for first Mother's Day
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital wore homemade floral hats and special onesies to celebrate spring and Mother's Day. The newborn babies arrived just in time for Mother's Day. The babies wore colorful onesies and yellow floral hats that were handmade by UPMC Magee nurse Caitlin Pechin and other volunteers. The babies will be celebrating their first Mother's Day on Sunday. UPMC says the babies are "blooming" at Magee-Womens Hospital.
Amazon gives inside look to distribution warehouse in North Versailles
Walking into Amazon’s 140,000-square-foot distribution center in North Versailles on Thursday was a bit of a “full-circle” moment for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. “When I was growing up, we had the Eastland Mall here, which was a leader in its time,” said Davis, a native of nearby McKeesport. “It declined, but we’ve now seen Amazon rebuild this site.”
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.