KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

KDKA-TV, also known as channel 2, is a television station located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that broadcasts CBS network programs. It is part of the CBS News and Stations division and is closely linked with the CW station WPCW (channel 19), which is licensed in Jeannette. Both stations operate from shared studios in the Gateway Center situated in downtown Pittsburgh. The transmitter for KDKA-TV is positioned in the Perry North area of the city. Notably, KDKA-TV and its sister station KYW-TV in Philadelphia are the only CBS-affiliated stations east of the Mississippi River that have call signs starting with "K."

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English

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#821

United States

#185

News and Media

#22

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Lakers select Adou Thiero in second round of 2025 NBA Draft

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Michael Guise

Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: June 25, 2025 The Los Angeles Lakers selected Adou Thiero with the sixth pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft in Brooklyn on Thursday. Thiero was drafted No. 36 by the Lakers after a reported trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves to secure the selection. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Lakers received the No. 36 pick after sending pick No. 45 and cash to Minnesota.
New report indicates emperor penguins are living on thin ice

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Molly McCrea |Anne Makovec

Emperor penguins live in some of the most remote and environmentally pristine regions in the world. But that doesn't mean they're safe from the impacts of a warming planet. Just ask Dr. Birgitte McDonald, a researcher at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. For 15 years, she's studied emperor penguins and how they dive, swim, and forage for food. A new report published in the journal Nature has deepened her concern about the penguins' survival.
15 people charged in "Operation Dirty Paper" investigation into Pennsylvania chop shop

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Michael Guise

More than 10 people were charged in connection with an investigation targeting a chop shop operation in Pennsylvania, authorities said. In a news release on Thursday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said 15 people and two businesses in Lebanon County were charged after "Operation Dirty Paper," an investigation into the chop shop operation that involved vehicle title washing, fraudulent vehicle inspections and identity theft.
The stock market is nearing a record high after cratering in April. Here's why.

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Cunningham |Aimee Picchi

The S&P 500 is approaching a record high, marking a stunning turnaround from April when stocks nosedived after President Donald Trump unveiled a flurry of tariffs on so-called "Liberation Day."The S&P 500 has jumped 23% since closing at its 2025 low on April 8. On Thursday, it closed up 9 points, or 0.8%, to 6,141, just three points shy of its record closing high of 6,144 on February 19.
2 juveniles shot, killed in Pitcairn

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Michael Guise

KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (6/26) Two juveniles were shot and killed in Pitcairn on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. In a news release, the Allegheny County Police Department said officers were called to Shaw Alley near Wood Street for a report of a shooting around 3 p.m. At the scene, first responders found two victims who had been shot, Allegheny County police said. The two victims, who police believe are juvenile males, were taken to a local hospital, where they died.
Adam Sandler bringing "You're My Best Friend" comedy tour to Boston

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Neal Riley

Adam Sandler spotted at New Hampshire playground New Hampshire native Adam Sandler is going on a North American comedy tour this fall, and one of his stops will be in Boston. The "You're My Best Friend" tour comes to the TD Garden on Sept. 30. No performances are scheduled in New Hampshire, but he is making another stop in New England at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on Sept. 26. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at noon, but a pre-sale is already underway.
Restrictions limiting activities on Colorado's Clear Creek lifted

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Jennifer L. McRae

Restrictions that were put in place on Colorado's Clear Creek earlier this month have been lifted. The Jefferson County Sheriff and the City of Golden lifted restrictions on the waterway at noon on June 24. That includes the boundaries of the restrictions enacted on June 9 from Jefferson County's western border at State Highway 119 eastward along the canyon through the city limits of Golden to Vanover Park.
Fort Worth Man charged with murder of American Airlines flight attendant last seen in March

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | S.E. Jenkins |Aarhus Universitet

A 66-year-old Fort Worth man has been charged with the murder of an American Airlines flight attendant who has not been seen since March, authorities said. Dennis William Day initially denied having any involvement in 47-year-old Rana Nofal Soluri's disappearance when questioned by Fort Worth police at his home in the 1600 block of Grantland Circle. He later admitted that he "snapped" when she threatened to call police and strangled her with his bare hands.
Xcel Energy tests drones for power line inspections in Colorado

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Jennifer L. McRae

Xcel Energy tested drone technology in Colorado with the goal of speeding up restoration times when lines have been deactivated because of fire danger. The technology is designed for customers in the high country. Xcel told CBS Colorado that it can power up a drone and use it to inspect the lines to determine whether it's safe to turn them back on.
Colorado Rockies announces changes to front office

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Jennifer L. McRae

The Colorado Rockies are making changes to the front office, specifically executive leadership. On Thursday, the team announced that President & Chief Operating Officer Greg Feasel, a member of the Rockies front office since 1995, will step down at the end of this season. The team said former Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Walker Monfort has immediately moved into the role of executive vice president of the Rockies.