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A new iPhone feature is causing concern. As NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse reports, it may not be as dangerous as some think: Along with the IOS 17 came NameDrop, which is automatically on following the update. Cybersecurity experts like Duquesne University's Tom Dugas say it could - in theory - make your information easier to get, but it's not as simple as some are making it out to be. There ar...

Police have made an arrest in an online sale turned robbery Tuesday. 18-year-old Tysair Anderson is facing multiple charges - including robbery and simple assault. Police were called to the 1500 block of Davis Avenue around 9:45 a.m. They say when they arrived, a man said he was meeting up with Anderson to give him a pair of shoes purchased online. Instead, Anderson allegedly pulled a gun and robb...

This morning the Steelers posted a statement from Mike Tomlin saying, Matt Canada has been relieved of his duties as offensive coordintator. Live in the newsroom, News Radio KDKA's Suzie Cool has more. Though no official statements have been made, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports running back coach Eddie Faulkner will take over as offensive coordinator, with quarterback coach Mike Sullivan hand...

A man was shot in McKees Rocks early this morning. Allegheny County Police say officers responded to the 16 block of Bell Avenue around 1:30. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the leg. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.     

Yesterday officers were called about a dog tied to a pole that appeared to be abandoned in a short-term parking garage at Pittsburgh International Airport. Investigators do believe they have video of the man from inside the airport, but have yet to identify him. The dog is currently in the care and custody of Animal Friends. Allegheny County Airport Inspector Kenneth Ruckel has more. This is the s...

One man was injured as police responded to reports of shots fired in Turtle Creek last night. It happened in the 100 block of Penn Avenue just after 8:00. When officers arrived they found a man with a leg injury, but he was not shot. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County Police.   

The number of people learning how to steal certain Kia models is growing exponentially. Why and how? NewsRadio KDKA's Paul Rasmussen has the story: The trend is fueled by social media videos showing others how to do it. The thieves call themselves Kia Boys and they've been busy in Pittsburgh. On the Big K Morning Show, Courtney Knotts said her Kia was stolen Saturday from the parking lot at her So...

A huge "March for Israel" is planned for today in Washington, DC. Hundreds of Pittsburgh residents left the city in buses early today to attend the march. One report estimates as many as 60,000 to 100,000 people will gather near the US Capitol this afternoon. The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly designated the march a Level 1 security event, meaning a lot of federal, state and local...

Another outbreak of anti-Semitism last week in Squirrel Hill. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has more: Police are investigating vandalism late last week at Marvista Design and Build in the 2400 block of Beechwood Boulevard. A woman is seen on video hitting a window repeatedly with a hammer where a small sign was posted. It said "We stand with Israel". She took the sign and smashed the window of...

West Jefferson middle school students were taken to the high school this morning following a bomb threat. In a statement, the school district says a note was found at Pleasant Hills Middle School about a bomb in the building. At last report, law enforcement was checking the school. Once the building is cleared, students and staff will return.     

Butler Health System lost more than 43 million dollars in the last fiscal year. Its merger partner, Excela Health, lost 36 million. Combined, what is now Independence Health System more than doubled last year’s losses. System leaders blame pandemic aftershocks, inflation, low reimbursements from Medicaid and Medicare and an aging population. The Tribune-Review reports Independence is cutting jobs,...

Sara Innamorato will be the next Allegheny County Chief Executive, winning the election by just over 8-thousand votes. NewsRadio KDKA's Andrew Limberg has more. The 37-year-old was projected the winner by the AP around 10 p.m., less than an hour later, she addressed a crowd of a couple hundred at Mr. Smalls in Millvale. . She says her administration will be transparent and promote equity. She didn...

Tomorrow, voters decide who replaces Rich Fitzgerald as Allegheny County Executive. NewsRadio KDKA's David Ballarotto has a preview: Polls show the race is tight. Washington and Jefferson Political Science professor Joe DiSarro thinks despite the Democrats'  edge in registered voters,  Republican Joe Rockey might just pull out a win over Sara Innamorato As for the District Attorney's race....DiSar...

Last night on Amazon Prime... The Steelers defense came up big in the final seconds of last night's 20-16 win over Tennessee. After the game, Joey Porter Jr. talked about Alexander's pick: Porter limited Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins to just four receptions. Pittsburgh is 5-3 with the Packers next on the schedule at home on the 12th.    

International service at Pittsburgh International will expand next summer with a new route. Icelandair will start nonstop flights to Reykjavik on May 16th. It is seasonal service through October with four flights a week. Tourism to Iceland was surging before the pandemic shutdown and it is strong agian. Also, from Reykjavik, Icelandair can connect passengers to dozens of European destinations. All...

A 38-year-old man is dead and another is in critical condition following overnight gun violence in Homestead. A 911 call about the shooting came in a few minutes after 1 a.m. and police were sent to the 300 block of East 12th Avenue. First responders say Eric Stephens, of McKees Rocks, died at the scene and the second man was sent to a hospital in critical condition. Allegheny County Police are in...

Tension is growing between Pittsburgh’s mayor and the Allegheny County DA. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has the story: In an in studio interview with the big K morning show, Stephen Zappala suggested he could sue the city to take control of Pittsburgh police. He believes police don't have full range to enforce the laws, leading to increased issues downtown.  Mayor Ed Gainey responded today - d...

A convicted sex offender's bond was revoked by a judge Friday. Nigel Parms was arrested twice for breaking into and squatting in a home under renovation in McKeesport. Marty Griffin has been following the plight of property owner Corey Diethorn, who had been trying unsuccessfully to have Parms removed. A magisterial judge ruled Parms could remain in the apartment until a November bond hearing, but...

Today Pittsburgh commemorates the Tree of Life Synagogue mass shooting that happened on this day five years ago. As NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse reports, the congregation is looking to the future. Tree of Life's Remember. Rebuild. Renew. campaign continues as leaders work to create a new design and mission at the synagogue. CEO Carole Zawatsky says the design process is complete. Crews are com...

North Allegheny schools will soon have a police department. The school board voted unanimously Wednesday to proceed with a proposal for armed officers patrolling the district's buildings. The next step is hiring a police chief and 12 officers. They will be school district employees with authority to detain and arrest students.      

A new lighting system is being installed on Pittsburgh's sister bridges, and tonight we'll get a glimpse of what they'll look like. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is expected to preview the lights on the Rachel Carson Bridge including three animated light shows. The upriver lane of the bridge will be closed to traffic during tonight's event, which gets underway at 8 p.m. The new lights...

Two people are dead following a house fire in Washington County this morning. 911 dispatchers say the fire broke out on the 100 block of East Katherine Avenue in Washington City just after 6 a.m. Firefighters say the structure was fully involved. The flames were under control in less than an hour. Other details are not available yet.    

This morning marked the first frost of the season, but forecasts show a mild start to winter. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has the story: Temperatures will be in the 70s for the rest of the week - perhaps foreshadowing a lack of winter weather to end the year. Meteorologist Matt Benz says it's thanks to an el nino cycle.  He said the tail end of winter could be a different story, where the bul...

Will independent truck drivers soon be forced to leave Pennsylvania? It's a concern on the minds of many truckers. NewsRadio KDKA's Pat Septak explains: [The state of California currently has laws on the books that would require those in the trucking industry to essentially drive more expensive trucks in that state because of the lower emissions. Lewie Pugh [Pew] - the Executive Vice President of...

A man was found shot to death last night in Penn Hills. Allegheny County Police say a 911 call about the shooting came in a few minutes before 11 p.m. First responders sent to the 200 block of McGregor Drive found the man inside a vehicle.