WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

WTAE-TV, known as channel 4, is a TV station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that is affiliated with ABC. The station has been under the ownership of Hearst Television since it first began broadcasting, making it one of the two stations established by Hearst, the other being the flagship WBAL-TV in Baltimore. The studios for WTAE are situated on Ardmore Boulevard (PA 8) in the Wilkinsburg area, which has a Pittsburgh mailing address. Its transmission tower can be found in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania.

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#29470

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#5457

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#151

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Travel ban to affect 19 countries; impact felt in western Pennsylvania

1 day ago | wtae.com | Kalea Gunderson

President Donald Trump has announced a new travel ban that affects 19 countries, effective Monday. Nationals from 12 countries will be banned from entering the U.S., while another seven countries face partial restrictions. These partial restrictions mean that individuals from the affected nations without valid visas will not be allowed entry. Trump travel ban: Which countries are affected? Who is exempt?
Steelers 2025 Schedule: Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh to take on his 2 former NFL teams

1 day ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

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Police confirm investigation underway after body found in Allegheny County

2 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

Allegheny County police are investigating after a body was found in McKeesport Wednesday night. Officials with the department confirmed to Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that officials were investigating after a body was found near Walnut Avenue just before 8 p.m. We're told multiple officers remain on the scene. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has a crew heading to the scene and will provide more updates as they are made available.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news.
Pittsburgh Mills mall owners sued by Walmart, Sam's Club over road conditions

2 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

Real estate trusts for Walmart and Sam’s Club filed a lawsuit against the owners of Pittsburgh Mills mall, alleging they've failed to maintain the facility's roads despite being contractually obligated to make repairs.
Police: Man facing charges after assault outside family court center in Allegheny County

2 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

A man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a woman and two children outside of a family court center in Pittsburgh Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint, a physical dispute was reported on Forbes Avenue outside of the Family Law Center located within the 440 block of Ross Street in downtown Pittsburgh just before 11:30 a.m. An officer already in the area went to the reported incident and saw other officers attempting to break up and detain multiple individuals.
3 arrested in connection to death of former Woodland Hills High School football player in Larimer

2 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

Police said three people suspected in the shooting death of a former high school football player in Pittsburgh's Larimer neighborhood have been arrested. In a post from Pittsburgh Public Safety Wednesday, officials said Zion White, John Kyles, and Marcus Johnson are all being held in the Allegheny County Jail on charges in connection with the shooting death of Gavin Yarbough last year. On Sept.
Tarentum Borough declares emergency closure of bridge after sinkhole formation

2 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

A local disaster emergency was declared in Tarentum Borough after the formation of a sinkhole resulted in the immediate closure of a populated bridge.
Pa. State Police investigating after 1 injured in house explosion in Muddy Creek Township

2 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a caller reported multiple explosions from inside a home in Butler County on Wednesday afternoon. In a Facebook post by the Harmony Fire District and the Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company, first responders and fire officials were called to the 200 block of Sawyer Road in Muddy Creek Township following reports of a house on fire.
Mayor Ed Gainey's wife, security member involved in crash; Injuries reported

3 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

Officials are investigating after Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's wife and a member of the mayor's security detail were involved in a crash Tuesday. A spokesperson from the mayor's office confirmed First Lady Michelle Gainey and a member of the mayor’s security detail were involved in a crash with another vehicle. Officials said Michelle Gainey was evaluated by first responders and was released from the scene with minor injuries.
Pub announces location closure after three years along the North Shore

3 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

WEBVTT ANDREW: HE IS SUCH A DAREDEVIL. SHANNON: HE REALLY IS. ANDREW: AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAVELERS CAN ENJOY A POP-UP PUB. IT CAN BE FOUND IN CONCOURSE C. VOODOO BREWING IS THE LATEST PIECE TO BRING MORE OF OUR REGIONAL FLAVOR INTO THE TERMINAL? WE ARE REALLY TRYING TO SHOW PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TO PITTSBURGH BEFORE WHAT A SPECIAL PLACE THIS REGION IS AND WHAT AMENITIES THAT WE HAVE TO COVER.