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Prantl's Bakery is celebrating 160 years by giving their burnt almond torte a Pittsburgh twist
We were joined by Prantl's president of public relations, Susan McCarthy, and torte maker, Rachel Baker.
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Learning more about the Book Shopping Spree
Social media is inspiring a new generation of readers. One new trend on Instagram and TikTok is a book shopping spree. We learned more about this from local teen Lily Baumgardner and Amy, from the Unqualified Therapists podcast.
Family Matters: Conscious Parenting
Conscious parenting is the practice of being mindful of who you are as a parent and reflecting on how your mental and physical health affects your children. We dove into that subject with Muffy Mendoza and Gregg Behr.
16-year-old Noah Musloe aspiring to be the next big name in music out of the Steel City
Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa. They both got their start in Pittsburgh. A local student hopes to be the next big name to come out of the Steel City. His name is Noah Musloe and he's already making his own rap songs at 16-years-old.
Discovering more of the Burgh with Jeremy and Angie
A new year gives us all the opportunity to have some brand new adventures. Jeremy and Angie Jones, from Discover the Burgh, are back with some exciting new things you can check out this month in Pittsburgh!
Chef Alekka and Heather create a delicious stir fry
After Chef Alekka and Heather got done chopping all of those vegetables, we put them in a delicious stir-fry dish!
Chef Alekka teaches Heather how to properly chop vegetables
Chef Alekka joined us in the KDKA Kitchen today to teach Heather how to chop vegetables, as well as important knife preserving skills.
Expert advice on reshaping your garden into a backyard oasis
If you're looking to re-design your garden, Abi Falcioni, the owner of Perrico Gardens, stopped by to give us some tips on creating your dream garden in your backyard.
Heather and Mikey react to viral 9-month vacation cruise
This went viral on TikTok, a 9-month long vacation on a cruise ship that is starting for $60,000. Heather and Mikey reacted to it on today's show.
Uncluttering your makeup bag with Rachel Reid
Rachel Reid, of Subtl Beauty, joined us to showcase some tips and tricks to organizing your makeup bag.
Ideas that will have a positive impact on your furry friend
Tori Mistick, from the blog Wear Wag Repeat, stopped by to show us some ideas when it comes to canine enrichment, and ways to have a positive impact on your dog.
Talk the Talk: January 4, 2024
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham, Mikey Hood and Kelly Dzanaj!
Healthy alternatives to comfort food
Host Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood are joined in the kitchen by Carleen King, the owner of Carmi Express, to try out some healthier alternatives to comfort food.
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Talk Pittsburgh Links: Jan. 5, 2024
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Talk Pittsburgh Links: Jan. 4, 2024
Let's get the conversation started with Rachel Reid, Perrico Gardens, and more! Click for more information about today's guests!
"A Table for All:" 1,000-pound butter sculpture revealed for 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show
The 1,000-pound diorama depicts Pennsylvanians sitting at a table with different backdrops.
Roberto Clemente 1971 game-used bat heading to auction for upwards of $250,000
The game-used bat is headed to auction late next month.
Post-holiday season makes for prime opportunities for bargain shopping
Retailers need the space for many spring-related items that are coming in, which can make for big discounts.
Pittsburgh family dog eats $4,000 in cash
A Pittsburgh couple's dog got himself into some big trouble after wolfing down the most expensive dinner of his life.
Pittsburgh launches pilot program to clean staircases across the city
These five stairways are located at: Arch Street, Kenwood Avenue, Basin Street, Arcola Way and Carrie Street.
Talk Pittsburgh Links: Jan. 3, 2024
Let's get the conversation started with Carmi Express, Dr. Natalie Gentile, and more! Click for more information about today's guests!
Pittsburgh Pirates announce details of 2024 PiratesFest
PiratesFest is back and the team announced the details.
Pa. Attorney General announces debt cancellation for Pittsburgh area students
Students are now free of $218,000 in total debt from the closed Pittsburgh Career Institute.
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Chef Alekka and Heather create a delicious stir fry
After Chef Alekka and Heather got done chopping all of those vegetables, we put them in a delicious stir-fry dish!
Chef Alekka teaches Heather how to properly chop vegetables
Chef Alekka joined us in the KDKA Kitchen today to teach Heather how to chop vegetables, as well as important knife preserving skills.
Healthy alternatives to comfort food
Host Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood are joined in the kitchen by Carleen King, the owner of Carmi Express, to try out some healthier alternatives to comfort food.
Getting our New Year off to a scrumptious start with Taqueria Acosta
Nourishing your body and soul with some new Mexican-inspired cuisine. That's exactly what you'll get at Taqueria Acosta in Seven Fields. We were joined by the restaurant's owners, Chris and Roberta Acosta.
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Learning how to be present with our loved ones with Calm Pittsburgh
Dana Kirkpatrick, the owner and director of Calm Pittsburgh, joined the show to give us some tips on how to be present with our loved ones and not be distracted at home.
Wellness Wednesday: "Pain gap" leads to women being undiagnosed
It's an unfortunate reality for many women: at the doctor's office or hospital, they voice concerns about their pain, only to be dismissed. Dr. Natalie Gentile with Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh joins us to talk about this "pain gap," which leads to women being underdiagnosed and under-treated.
Pitt professor Beatriz Luna on her study regarding when children start thinking like adults
When we turn 18, the government and society view us as adults, but do our minds always get the memo? A recent study may have found the answer to the difficult question, when can adolescents think like adults? We were joined by Pitt professor Beatriz Luna to talk about their findings.
Point Park University's Annie Malady on recent cult documentaries making headlines
We're learning more about the secrets of cults, as new documentaries are letting us look inside these tight-nit, and often bizarre, communities. We dug into what draws people in, and why they stay.
Learning how to stay grateful with The Unqualified Therapists
The holiday season is the perfect time to start practicing gratitude. It does take some work, but in the end, you'll reap the benefits. We're learning how to stay grateful with the Unqualified Therapists, Amy Baumgardner and Sarah Simone.
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Family Matters: Conscious Parenting
Conscious parenting is the practice of being mindful of who you are as a parent and reflecting on how your mental and physical health affects your children. We dove into that subject with Muffy Mendoza and Gregg Behr.
Family Matters: Best spots for a weekend getaway
Karyn Locke, from the travel blog "With Sand and Snow", stopped by to show us which places you should check out for a great weekend getaway!
Family Matters: Tips for setting New Year’s resolutions
Many people are using this month to come up with resolutions to start 2024 off right. Barron Whited, a counselor with Agora Cyber Charter School, says this is the perfect time for parents to focus on how to help their kids thrive.
Family Matters: Potential changes to custody battles in Pa. family courts
Changes could be coming to Pennsylvania family courts as advocates push back against parental alienation claims. They're throwing their support behind a bill aimed at protecting children from abuse. We were joined by Meg St-Esprit who just wrote an investigative piece on these custody battles.
Family Matters: Regulating Emotions
Our parenting expert, Patty Maxwell with Engage Kidz, was here to talk about why teaching children how to regulate their emotions is so important.
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Pitt football parts way with 3 offensive coaches
The program announced that assistant coaches Dave Borbely, Andre Powell and Tim Salem will not return for the 2024 season.
You can get rid of your Christmas tree by feeding it to goats in Pittsburgh
If you are still in the giving spirit, you may want to consider donating your old Christmas tree to a good cause.
Fern Hollow Bridge collapse documents reveal failure to maintain bridges
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed on Jan. 28, 2022.
U.S. Steel fined $2.2 million by Allegheny County Health Department for air emission violations
The county health department is fining U.S. Steel $2.2 million for violations primarily at the Clairton Coke Works.
Police use fingerprints to identify armed robbery suspect accused of shooting Monroeville sergeant
Police released the identity of the suspect accused of shooting a Monroeville police sergeant multiple times.
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Stiffer penalties for fentanyl dealers and teacher raises among W. Va. legislative priorities
Leading lawmakers in West Virginia also want to remove disruptive students from classrooms and boost funding for emergency responders.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Leaders in Pittsburgh want to raise awareness of PACT Act
U.S. Senator Bob Casey championed a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Only Pa.'s courts have power to remove Trump from ballot, top election official says
Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth says he's not able to remove Trump from the ballot like Maine and Colorado have ahead of the 2024 election.
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Pittsburgh marketing expert explains hype around Stanley cups
Why are Stanley tumblers so popular all of a sudden?
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Post-holiday season makes for prime opportunities for bargain shopping
Retailers need the space for many spring-related items that are coming in, which can make for big discounts.
Peoples Natural Gas files rate case with Pa. Public Utility Commission, proposing rate hikes
The rate hikes could amount to a 21 percent increase in bills for residential customers.
Pa. Attorney General announces debt cancellation for Pittsburgh area students
Students are now free of $218,000 in total debt from the closed Pittsburgh Career Institute.
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That's a Wrap: January 5, 2024
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
PTL Pupdate: Obas
We have a new puppy and her name is Obas!
Crafting burgers with Burghers Brewing Co.
We're just five days into 2024 and Pittsburgh's lineup of fresh eats is already growing by the minute. We had on Burghers Brewing Co., a new hot spot on the South Side, to show us what they're all about.
Burgh Buzz: January 5, 2024
Ron Smiley and Celina Pompeani-Mathison talk about what everyone's buzzing about this week in the burgh!
First-hand look at the Pittsburgh RV Show
A piece of the action rolled up to the PTL studios. Heather got a first hand preview of the Pittsburgh RV Show!
KDKA Investigations
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SmileDirectClub customers left hanging after bankruptcy filing
A popular telehealth company that promised straighter smiles announced it's going under.
Closure of Ellwood Medical Center at center of political controversy involving President Joe Biden's brother
House Republican have subpoenaed James Biden to question whether he -- and in turn Joe Biden -- benefited from the mismanagement of a private equity firm that ultimately led to the closure of the town's biggest employer.
Emails show Pittsburgh has failed to comply with regulations for needle exchanges
Discarded used syringes are a public health hazard.
Requirements for affordable housing being blamed for bringing projects to standstill
The city says it can find a middle ground with developers.
Owners of some Honda HR-V vehicles report "randomly" shattering rear windshields
A North Hills woman said she can still hear the loud shatter and remember the feeling of total disbelief.
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U.S. Steel fined $2.2 million by Allegheny County Health Department for air emission violations
The county health department is fining U.S. Steel $2.2 million for violations primarily at the Clairton Coke Works.
Pennsylvania has one of the highest xylazine overdose death rates, CDC says
According to the CDC, Pennsylvania has one of the highest overdose death rates when it comes to xylazine.
40% of Pennsylvania homes may be exposing people to cancer-causing gas, American Lung Association says
Forty percent of homes in Pennsylvania may be exposing people to a cancer-causing gas.
Sober curious, gray-area drinkers and more terms to know this Dry January
Many people gear up to quit alcohol for a month as part of the "Dry January" challenge. Here's what to know about health benefits as well as terms and tips.
Survey: Improving physical health named top resolution for 2024
Experts suggest being realistic when it comes to your goals by setting benchmarks.
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Pitt football parts way with 3 offensive coaches
The program announced that assistant coaches Dave Borbely, Andre Powell and Tim Salem will not return for the 2024 season.
Penguins Perspectives: Dubas's last all-in bet paid off, now it's time for another
The Eastern Conference is wide open this year and now it's time for the Penguins to take advantage of that.
Hall ties career high as Michigan State routs Penn State, 92-61
Malik Hall matched his career high with 24 points and Mady Sissoko matched his career best with 12 rebounds as Michigan State routed Penn State, 92-61.
Crosby's power-play goal in 3rd period sends Penguins to 6-5 win over Bruins
Sidney Crosby scored on the power play to snap a third-period tie and added two assists, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby named NHL All-Star
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is headed to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game.
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Pittsburgh marketing expert explains hype around Stanley cups
Why are Stanley tumblers so popular all of a sudden?
Pittsburgh's Astrobotic one of two companies to attempt first US moon landings since Apollo missions
Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended.
LG Electronics partnering with West Virginia to advance renewable energy, telehealth businesses
LG Electronics is partnering with the state of West Virginia to develop technologies in renewable energy, telehealth and other industries.
SmileDirectClub customers left hanging after bankruptcy filing
A popular telehealth company that promised straighter smiles announced it's going under.
North Hills Wahlburgers closes permanently
The Wahlburgers in the North Hills is permanently closed.
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Actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
Kennywood's Spinvasion named one of the nation's best new theme park attractions
Kennywood's Spinvasion is one of the best new theme park attractions in the country, according to a poll.
How 2 Pa. artists built the butter sculpture at the PA Farm Show
The 1,000-pound "A Table For All" will be on display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show until Jan. 13. Artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton started it at their Conshohocken, Pa. studio.
David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
"Mary Poppins" star Glynis Johns dies at 100
Glynis Johns won a Tony Award for her role in "A Little Night Music" and starred in the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins" as suffragette Winifred Banks.
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KDKA News Update PM: January 5, 2024
KDKA News Update PM: January 5, 2024
Nonprofit accepting Christmas trees as snacks for goats
If you are still in the giving spirit this weekend, you may want to consider donating your old Christmas tree to a good cause. That good cause: feeding a herd of hungry goats. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Allegheny County Health Department fines U.S. Steel $2.2 million for air emission violations
If you sometimes smell something like rotten eggs in the air, chances are it's hydrogen sulfide coming from the Mon Valley. The county health department is fining U.S. Steel millions of dollars to bring it under control. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
New inspection reports released related to Fern Hollow Bridge
KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (1/5)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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PHOTOS: Monroeville Police officer shot following armed robbery of Crumbl Cookies store
The officer is expected to be okay and a suspect is in custody.
KDKA Alumni return for 70th Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon
To mark the 70th Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon, we had so many KDKA alumni return to help the children and their families at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Here's a look!
PHOTOS: Newborn babies at UPMC dress up for holidays in warm pajamas and handmade knit hats
Newborn babies at UPMC dressed up for a ride aboard the "Magee Express."
PHOTOS: Steelers drop Thursday Night Football matchup vs. Patriots
The Steelers lost 21-18 to the 2-10 visitors from New England.
PHOTOS: Steelers stumble in 24-10 loss to visiting Cardinals
The Cardinals had dropped nine straight road games in a row before today's win in Pittsburgh.
