BREAKING NEWS: Corey O'Connor has defeated Tony Moreno in Pittsburgh's mayoral race, the Associated Press projects. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

The Mon Incline is still closed after almost 30 people had to be rescued this past weekend. The PRT says one of the motor controllers failed. The incline will be closed for at least the rest of the week.

After the AWS outage, local cyber experts explain how this showed how fragile our system is and how there is little competition in cloud-based services.

Politicians continue to argue, but those who depend on government funding are suffering the consequences. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

The morning commute on I-79 was a crawl for some drivers because a cow was in the median. After a couple hours, the cow was taken to safety. It made for a laugh for several drivers.

Wrong way detection systems continue to go up for exits along Route 28. We are taking a look at where PennDOT is in the process, how they are working, and when the project will be done.

James Sever, the alleged lawn mower bomber from Salem Township who is accused of trying to blow up his former landlord, appeared in court on Monday. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

A #Pittsburgh City Council member wants to meet with #Pirates leadership after another losing season. She wants to see what can be done to get a winning product on the field. According to the council member, the more the team wins, the more revenue the city gets.

Pittsburgh Police continue to investigate after a stabbing injured 3 students at Carrick High School. A 16-year-old was taken into custody by police. Pittsburgh Public Schools Police says it’s investigating how a knife got into the school.

BREAKING NEWS: Three students were injured at Carrick High School on Wednesday morning following a stabbing, authorities said. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

We finally got some rain in our region. Farmers are happy to see the wet weather. One says without irrigation systems, their plants wouldn’t have made it.

Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson​, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

"It's just evil. It's beyond sick." An Armstrong County woman is facing charges after police said they found three dead babies in her house. MORE: cbsloc.al/3K2wqcY

With two weeks to go the Pirates are 7th in MLB in runs against, and fifth in NL. Significantly ahead of SEVERAL playoff teams. They have the best pitcher in baseball and best prospect in baseball. For a normal franchise you SHOULD be optimistic. This is not a normal franchise.

"The Pitt," HBO Max's popular Pittsburgh-based medical drama show, was a big winner on Sunday night at the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university, President Trump says. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/l...

BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters and first responders are on the scene of a large fire in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said. cbsloc.al/41KH2Dr

State Police say that Kourtney Eutsey, 31, will be facing criminal homicide charges after her adopted 9-year-old daughter who went missing from Dunbar Township was found dead in the Youghiogheny River near Smithton. cbsloc.al/4nkOZYl

Changes are coming to the Parkway East. The Squirrel Hill interchange will get a whole new design. The hope is to alleviate the current traffic mess. It’s planned to tentatively start in 2029.

The Pittsburgh area is one step closer to Wegmans moving in. Cranberry Township leaders approved for the developers to start doing the work to get the store built. It’s expected to open in 2027 and bring about 500 jobs.

The man who died following multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant has been identified. cbsloc.al/45D2346

The Allegheny County Health Department is advising people within 1 mile of the Clairton plant to remain indoors, close all windows and doors, set HVAC to recirculate, and use exhaust fans.

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple people have been injured after a reported explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant. cbsloc.al/45onG80

The Parkway East will have a full closure from Squirrel Hill to Edgewood/Swissvale. It will run from Saturday night to Monday morning. We have the detours and advice from PennDOT.

Congratulations to all of the KDKA nominees!

The Bucco Brick saga continues. The #Pirates have said about 3,000 people requested their replica brick. Those are starting to arrive. Brick owners say this is what they wanted. It’s a way to keep their memories preserved.

The new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport is nearly complete​ and thousands of people will soon be notified that they've been picked to participate in a dress rehearsal event before the terminal opens. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

Replica Bucco Bricks are starting to arrive to people who requested them from the @pirates.com www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

We learned of some concerns with the traffic lights at the new I70/SR 51 interchange. People told us they were causing some delays. We reached out to PennDOT and learned the timing issues have been fixed. The lights should be working.

With the promise of billions of dollars of investment in the area in the field of AI, we are taking a look at what energy improvements may be needed to meet the energy demands.

The #Pirates announced the replacement for the Bucco Brick display outside PNC Park. They will use 60 bronze plaques to display the 10,000 messages. The team plans to have them installed by opening day next year. #KDKA

The Pirates announced the replacement for the Bucco Brick display. They will be put in the facade of PNC Park along West General Robinson Street and Mazeroski Way.

We are learning about the results from the Sports and Exhibition Authority’s feasibility study about having a #WNBA team in our region. #Pittsburgh was not selected as an expansion city last week. There are still ways it could be in the running in the future.

New, in-depth storytelling is coming to KDKA. This week is the launch of KDKA Originals. The first installment is coming up Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on KDKA-TV – “In the Crosshairs: The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump.” cbsloc.al/3IjFFo9

Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 There are plenty of Independence Day activities happening across the area today. You can find it all here: bit.ly/4emJkO1

Update on the Bucco Bricks. Messages like this have been sent out to people about their replica bricks.

A new chaperone policy started at Ormsby Pool on the city’s South Side. The park’s and rec director says there’s been incidents that are distracting to lifeguards. The new policy says people under 15 need to have a chaperone that’s 21 or older.

The heat is intense enough that it has caused at least one local road to melt, according to drivers. PennDOT says the heat mixed with bigger trucks has caused parts to rip up. They say they addressed the issue and are looking at long term fixes.

The #heatwave and direct sunlight can turn outside objects into a hazard. Some of this playground equipment can quickly become 130-150 degrees. Doctors say this can lead to contact burns if people are not careful.

Gov. Josh Shapiro reaffirmed the state would provide no funding for any new sports arenas as he championed the state's full sports slate next year during an appearance Sunday at Pocono Raceway. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana was seen taking a swing at a fan from the bullpen during last night's game against the Detroit Tigers. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

The deal is done with #USSteel and #Nippon. The deal says there will be investments made in the Mon Valley and protections over production. Mon Valley leaders are praising it. Union leaders still want their concerns addressed.

A deal is done with US Steel and Nippon. Both companies put out a release saying the partnership is finalized.

BANANA BALL: Savannah Banana fans hoping to see the team at PNC Park in Pittsburgh are learning whether they've won the ticket lottery. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

When political violence happens, we often step back and say, “this is not who we are.” But it keeps happening. 2 killed. 2 survivors. Orphaned kids. And yet, Sen. Mike Lee mocks it online. Until we face the cost of toxic politics, it’s exactly what we’ve become. #TheFinal5

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! A special one to my dad who helped make me the person I am today. It’s a joy to see him be a loving presence in the little guy’s life.

President Trump cleared the way for Japan-based Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel, though key details about the structure of the deal remain unclear. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

If you’re coming out to the US Open, here’s what you cand expect to pay for concessions. 🥤

If you are headed out to the Oakmont Country Club this week for the US Open, neighbors near the course are selling out their front yards for parking. Several are just doing it for a little extra cash. One family is doing it to help fund a scholarship in memory of a loved one killed in a crash.