Protesters Join Canonsburg Parade After Reaching Agreement With Officials
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A community organizer threatened a rally and protest with more than 100 people during the Canonsburg Independence Day parade. That did happen, but not the way he had planned...
View ArticlePhantom Fireworks Continues Operations Despite Threat
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (KDKA) — It’s the busiest time of year for Phantom Fireworks. “We are a quintessential Fourth of July business,” said Bill Weimer, Vice President of Phantom Fireworks. “If we don’t...
View ArticleVolunteers To Comfort North Side Shelter Dogs During July 4th Fireworks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While people enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July, dogs can be terrified by them. So a group of volunteers will comfort dogs at a local animal shelter today. The Humane Animal...
View ArticleSearching For The Best Spot: People Flock To Point State Park For Fourth Of...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The migration to the confluence has been steady throughout the day all aimed towards being in the best spot for the fireworks at Point State Park. The Miles family came from...
View ArticleShaler Township Fourth Of July Fireworks Rescheduled
GLENSHAW (KDKA) — Shaler Township has announced their Fourth of July Fireworks have been rescheduled due to weather. According to officials, they will be rescheduling their fireworks show to Sunday,...
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Two Teens Wounded In Shooting After Downtown Fireworks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two teenagers are in critical condition following a shooting just minutes after the end of the Fourth of July fireworks show downtown. According to Pittsburgh Police, the shooting...
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City Officials Looking Into Additional Safety Plans Following Post-Fireworks...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The echo of the fireworks through downtown had barely faded when it was replaced by the echos of gunfire. “We heard the gunfire,” said Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell...
View ArticleWest Penn Hospital Sees 4th Of July ‘Baby Boom’
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For many Pittsburgh families, celebrations for the Fourth of July came early. West Penn Hospital helped deliver a record-breaking 40 babies in 36 hours. A total of 26 newborns were...
View ArticleConfederate Flag Wristbands Handed Out At Swimming Pool Over July 4th Weekend
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (CBS Local) — — A woman visiting a North Carolina swimming pool over the July 4th weekend said she was shocked when she noticed that the wristband she was wearing had part of the...
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Warrant Issued For Suspect In Fourth Of July Shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Camerin Caldwell in connection to the double shooting that took place in the Cultural District on July 4. Caldwell, 18 of the...
View ArticleCoronavirus In Allegheny County: Brentwood Borough Cancels Fourth Of July...
BRENTWOOD (KDKA) — One of the bigger Fourth of July celebrations in our region will not happen this year. Brentwood borough canceled its holiday festivities, including the parade, for the summer. In a...
View ArticleCoronavirus Cancellations: Monroeville Cancels Memorial Day And Fourth Of...
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Monroeville has canceled its Memorial Day and Fourth Of July events because of coronavirus. In a Facebook post, Mayor Nick Gresock says planning these events would be “greatly...
View ArticleCoronavirus Cancellations: Latrobe Cancels Fourth Of July Festivities
LATROBE (KDKA) – Latrobe is joining the list of towns canceling its Fourth of July festivities. The organizing committee says that the planning and fundraising efforts cannot continue with the...
View ArticleCoronavirus Cancellations: Pittsburgh-Area Communities Cancel Memorial Day...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Many communities are canceling their Memorial Day parades because of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan for reopening the state includes a ban on large gathering, even...
View ArticleZambelli Fireworks Facing Challenges As Coronavirus Restrictions Force...
LAWRENCE COUNTY (KDKA) — In the past four days, reality sunk in. Canonsburg’s Fourth of July celebrations — complete with its chair reservation system for the parade — were scrubbed over the weekend,...
View ArticleJuly 4th Fireworks Celebrations In Western Pennsylvania: Where You Can Watch
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many boroughs, townships and other municipalities have cancelled their Fourth of July celebrations, but some places are pushing forward with plans for fireworks. The City of...
View ArticleCity Of Pittsburgh Forms Fireworks Taskforce To Deal With 389% Increase In...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One thing we know Pittsburghers love is a good fireworks show. However, with public shows canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are putting on their own shows...
View ArticleAs Fireworks Boom Throughout Pittsburgh Area, PTSD Sufferers And Pets Left To...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh police have seen such a dramatic surge in fireworks complaints since the beginning of June. In response, the city has created a fireworks task force to address the...
View ArticleHealth Experts Remind Pittsburghers To Follow Coronavirus Safety Guidelines...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re thinking about putting out a food spread for your Fourth of July party, health experts recommend putting hand sanitizer on the table to encourage your guests to have good...
View ArticlePittsburgh Police To Enforce Social Distancing, Make Sure People Are Wearing...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This year, Pittsburgh Public Safety’s Fourth Of July plan looks a lot different. Public Safety says Pittsburgh Police and law enforcement agencies will be out Saturday, but instead...
View ArticleCity Of Pittsburgh Warns Residents Following 2 Fireworks-Related Fires And An...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With fireworks complaint calls up nearly 400%, the city of Pittsburgh is using three recent incidents to remind residents about the dangers of fireworks. The city says it believes...
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Governor Wolf: ‘Wearing Masks Gives Us More Freedom’
HARRISBURG (KDKA) – On the Fourth of July holiday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that wearing masks would provide them with more freedom to do the things they love. “This...
View ArticleFireworks Taskforce In Pittsburgh Responds To Over 100 Firework Complaints...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Fireworks Taskforce responded to 131 calls complaining about fireworks in the area on July 4. Public Safety elaborated those were just the calls the task force actually...
View ArticleMonroeville Cancels 2021 Fourth Of July Parade
By: KDKA-TV News Staff MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Spring just started, but the municipality of Monroeville is looking ahead to summer, announcing the cancelation of its Fourth of July Parade. The...
View ArticleMayor Bill Peduto Hints At Possible Fourth Of July Celebration In Downtown...
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Mayor Bill Peduto dropped a hint on Thursday that Independence Day in Pittsburgh could be a big one. The mayor said he is talking with County Executive Rich...
View ArticlePittsburgh’s Traditional Fourth Of July Fireworks Celebration Returning This...
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The city’s traditional Fourth of July fireworks celebration will return this year. #Pittsburgh is pleased to announce it will hold an Independence Day...
View ArticleCanonsburg Fourth Of July Parade Returning In 2021
By: KDKA-TV News Staff CANONSBURG (KDKA) – Canonsburg’s Fourth of July Parade is returning in 2021. The parade will be held on Saturday, July 3 and this year’s grand marshals will be essential workers...
View ArticleMonessen To Host A Fourth Of July Parade, First In At Least 10 Years
By: KDKA-TV News Staff MONESSEN (KDKA) — The City of Monessen will host a Fourth of July parade. It will be the first held in at least 10 years. They will line up at the Monessen boat launch, then...
View ArticleAAA: Despite Highest Gas Prices In 7 Years, More Than 43 Million Americans To...
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Despite the highest gas prices in 7 years, more than 43 million Americans are expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July weekend. AAA says more than 47...
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West Penn Burn Center Prepares For Fourth Of July Weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We’re just days away from the Fourth of July weekend filled with grilling, drinking and fireworks. But all that fun can lead to serious injuries. As the risk of fireworks injuries...
View ArticleJuly 4th Fireworks In Western Pa. 2021: Where You Can Watch
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One year after many boroughs, townships and other municipalities had to cancel their fireworks shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fourth of July celebrations...
View ArticlePa. Turnpike Expecting To See More Than 6 Million Drivers Over The Holiday
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is expecting a busy holiday weekend in 2021. They are preparing for more than six million drivers over the next 11 days. That would...
View ArticleState Leaders Reinforce Safety For July 4th Celebrations
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — State leaders are reminding everyone to celebrate responsibly this Fourth of July weekend. PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, and state police joined forces...
View Article‘A Little Bit Of Normal’: Organizers Hope City’s Fourth Of July Celebration...
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When it comes to the City of Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July Celebration in Point State Park this weekend, organizers say it won’t be as big as some of the events...
View ArticleHeavy Police Presence Planned For Fourth Of July Celebrations At Point State...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As the city of Pittsburgh gears up for the Fourth of July, security in downtown Pittsburgh will also be ramped up. “We are seeing crowds at events that far exceed the size of crowds...
View ArticleFood Safety For The Fourth: How To Avoid Food-Borne Illnesses On Independence...
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re hosting a cookout today, the CDC has a warning. If you’re making a cold dish with pre-cooked chicken: reheat it before using it. The warning is...
View Article‘It’s Really Nice To See All The People Gather Together:’ Pittsburghers Flock...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – “You can’t beat the city of Pittsburgh fireworks, they’re the best.” That was the feeling as people packed into Point State Park for food, fun, and fireworks on Independence Day....
View ArticleTrash Can And Dumpster Fires: Pittsburgh Fireworks Task Force Kept Busy For...
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Safety’s Fireworks Task Force was kept busy the night of Independence Day. In total, over 150 fireworks-related complaints were issued by...
View ArticleBlue Jackets Goalie Matiss Kivlenieks Dies After Fireworks Accident
COLUMBUS (AP) – Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of...
View ArticleTeen Killed, 11 Hurt In Ohio Holiday Block Party Gunfire
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Gunfire during a Fourth of July block party left a 17-year-old boy dead and 11 other people injured, Toledo’s police chief said. Hundreds of people were at the party when shooting...
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