Beaver & Butler County 2014 Fireworks Listings
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Brighten up your July 4th holiday by enjoying fireworks displays and community events throughout Beaver and Butler Counties! BEAVER COUNTY Bridgewater 4th Annual Beaver County BOOM!...
View ArticleOfficials Urge Safe Driving Over Holiday Weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Law enforcement officials are trying to get the word out. They want to keep you – and other drivers safe this Fourth of July weekend. Last year, there were 1,109 DUI-related crashes...
View ArticleThree Rivers Regatta To Kick Off July 2
It is almost time for this year’s Three Rivers Regatta Fourth of July celebration. There will be events for the whole family, including “Pogo-Palooza” and power boat races. This year’s event runs from...
View ArticleBig Butler Fair Is Part Carnival, Part Food Fest
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — The Big Butler Fair has been coming around for 159 years. The largest fair in western Pennsylvania is a mix of rides, carnival games and hundreds of booths featuring food you won’t...
View ArticleFourth Of July Travel: What To Expect And How To Prepare
If you thought travel was a pain for Memorial Day, get ready for this year’s Fourth of July. According to AAA 41 million Americans expected to travel this year, which means highways and airports will...
View ArticleCanonsburg Fourth Of July Parade Info
Today is the first day to set out your chairs and claim your spot for this year’s Canonsburg Fourth of July Parade. The Canonsburg parade is the largest Fourth of July parade in our area and is said to...
View ArticleFurry Tails: A Hero’s Hero
“He’s my best friend.” The story of former U.S. Army Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan and his service dog Tuesday is about much more than a man and his pet. You see, Tuesday is not a pet. No, Capt....
View ArticleExpect A Packed 4th Of July Downtown With Regatta, Pirates & Furries
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The next three days, expect the City of Pittsburgh to be bouncing with over half a million people. “It’s gonna be ridiculous especially on Friday,” said Miesha Henriquez of Penn...
View ArticleIncreased Security Measures After Powerful Chemicals Go Missing
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Pittsburgh Police have been investigating the theft of chemicals from a laboratory at the Community College of Allegheny County. Police and school officials aren’t saying what...
View Article17 World Cup Fans More Prepared For The Fourth Of July Than You
By Chris Kral Now that the U.S. has been eliminated from the World Cup, it’s time to focus our attention on Independence Day. What better way is there to bounce back from a loss than by celebrating our...
View Article5 Things You Did Not Know About Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
By Adam Bloom America the beautiful is about to celebrate its 238th year in existence. Time to take the day off, light up the ol’ barbecue and open a cold beverage. Or there’s the alternative – turn...
View ArticleHundreds Of Thousands Expected Downtown For 4th Of July
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the Fourth of July weekend upon us, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to crowd Downtown and the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Pirates have home games all weekend....
View ArticleJuly 4th Celebrations Underway Downtown
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hundreds of thousands of people are expected in downtown Pittsburgh to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The weather couldn’t be better and with so many events to pick from,...
View Article1 Little Girl Killed, Another Injured In Dresser Accident
ALIQUIPPA (KDKA) –One girl has died and another remains in the hospital after a dresser fell on top of them Friday morning. According to officials at the scene, the incident happened at a home in the...
View ArticleThousands Take Part In Brentwood Independence Day Festivities
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It is one of the oldest and largest Fourth of July parades in the area. Once again, Brentwood did not disappoint. Thousands of people lined the streets to take part in the town’s...
View ArticleMcCutchen Has 4 Hits In Pirates’ Rout Of Phillies
By NATE BARNES Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) When Andrew McCutchen stepped to the plate in the eighth inning, he wasn’t looking for a home run but he thought he had one to complete a cycle. No such...
View ArticleThousands Celebrate The 4th Of July Downtown
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hundreds of thousands of people were downtown to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The weather couldn’t have been better and with so many events to pick from, Downtown was...
View ArticleCleanup Underway After Record Numbers Pack Point State Park
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tens of thousands of people came to Point State Park waiting until dark for the skies to light up in one of the greatest fireworks shows ever over the skies of downtown Pittsburgh....
View ArticleKennywood Hot Dog Eating Contest Part Of Celebrate America
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You might spend the Fourth of July leisurely eating grilled hamburgers or hot dogs, but a few people will take it a step farther with a competitive eating contest. Kennywood will...
View ArticleYou Gotta Regatta: This Summer’s Festivities Include Power Boats, Ferris...
http://media.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/CBSPIT_1205201518372001133AA.mp4 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — They struck up the band at Rivers Casino Amphitheater as plans were announced for the EQT Three Rivers Regatta...
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