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That's A Wrap: April 18, 2025
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That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Daisy was at Macy's to learn how to create a prom-perfect makeup look!
"Ascend" is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends movement, technology and imagination. We got a preview of the production from the executive producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, Kiesha Lalama.
Our PTL Pup Maz is training hard to become a canine companion. She joined us in the studio today and even brought a friend!
Katie stepped into the forge to try her hand at blacksmithing and gave us a sneak peek at a festival this weekend that celebrates the art of the anvil.
David Highfield and Ron Smiley talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Our fitness expert Aubrey Worek was in the PTL studios to give us some tips on how to stay active while on vacation.
Sean Collier is back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Our gardens are soaking it up right now and it's the perfect recipe for getting some veggies and flowers in the ground. Our garden guru Doug Oster was here to help us kick off the spring planting season the right way.
PTL is hopping into the spring season with a visit to the National Aviary! We got the inside scoop on their Eggstravagant Celebration.
The Steel City Emporium is back with another DIY project that's perfect for spring!
David Highfield and Daisy Jade talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
This week's Waiting Child is Royal.
Looking for something you saw on PTL? Here are the links from our latest shows.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
We have a new way for you to connect with us and join our conversations.
Springtime in western Pennsylvania doesn't just bring blooming flowers and warmer weather. It also signals the start of kitten season.
A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.
In an open letter to fans, the team has offered to give the original owners of the "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake.
Try this Greek side dish with your Easter dinner! Rania Harris is showing Katie how to make spanakopita.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
The borough says their zoning officer will be issuing letters to people violating ordinances.
State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.
Try this Greek side dish with your Easter dinner! Rania Harris is showing Katie how to make spanakopita.
Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin is elevating your Easter dinner with this Herb-Rubbed Lamb Rack with Garlic-Beer Sauce recipe.
Rania Harris is showing us how to use up those Easter dinner leftovers with this quiche recipe!
Rania Harris is helping Katie get ready for Easter Sunday!
Giant Eagle's Chef Crystal Baldwin is helping us get ready for Easter Sunday dinner with this great side dish!
Rania Harris is back in the kitchen with Katie O'Malley to wrap up her March seafood series for Lent!
We're back in the kitchen with Rania whipping up a French dish: salad nicoise.
Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin has a great recipe for the Lenten season!
Pittsburgh's own Animal Friends is taking part in one of the biggest adoption events in the nation. We learned more about it from Katie Gaus and Veronica Rigatti.
2025 is the year of the snake and we're committed! Reach Out Reptiles joined the show, and they brought along some friends too, to show us how reptiles can help the environment and community.
With warmer weather finally here, it's a perfect time to get the pets outside, but there are also some hidden dangers to watch out for. Dr. Mike Hutchinson was here to share some tips to keep our pets safe in the spring season.
When a dog needs life-saving care but the vet bill is sky high, a local charity called the Izzie Fund makes sure tough financial times don't mean heart-breaking goodbyes,
Dr. Lori joins us to appraise more of your treasures and antiques! Play along with Heather and David in his round of What's It Worth!
Kimberly Hairston Neal, also known as the Modern Steward, was here to drop some knowledge about what everyday household items you may be holding on to for too long.
We learned how to roll with any budget when it comes to decorating your space with rugs at World of Rugs in Robinson Township. This segment was sponsored by World of Rugs.
There are so many things Pittsburghers take pride in, one of which is what part of town we're from. Dominic Janidas joined us in focusing on our city's different neighborhoods ahead of a 4-1-2 day.
David and Heather played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
All three people who live at the home were able to safely get out.
Pittsburgh Police say the shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Sunday along Cypress Street.
Shipley sank a 38-foot birdie putt to win the tournament in the fifth hole of a playoff.
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
A Philadelphia-based political organization is heavily involved in Mayor Ed Gainey's re-election effort, funding attack ads on Corey O'Connor while supplying organizers to work directly on the mayor's campaign.
Dauphin County officials released the 911 call placed by Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence over the weekend.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
Blogger Stephanie Gigliotti, and her son Vincent, stopped by to share a viral trend they created this Easter season by dyeing marshmallows.
The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendant from doing business in Pennsylvania, along with consumer restitution and civil penalties.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Daisy was at Macy's to learn how to create a prom-perfect makeup look!
"Ascend" is a one-of-a-kind experience that blends movement, technology and imagination. We got a preview of the production from the executive producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, Kiesha Lalama.
Our PTL Pup Maz is training hard to become a canine companion. She joined us in the studio today and even brought a friend!
Katie stepped into the forge to try her hand at blacksmithing and gave us a sneak peek at a festival this weekend that celebrates the art of the anvil.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
The announcement builds on top of the $37 million Leidos has given to the university over the past couple of decades.
A measles outbreak has been declared in Pennsylvania.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.
Shipley sank a 38-foot birdie putt to win the tournament in the fifth hole of a playoff.
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo hit two-run homers, and Manzardo added a sacrifice fly in the 10th to rally the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game sweep.
The drive that fuels Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is burning as bright as ever, even as his team struggles.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions as they prepare for the NFL draft.
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
Microsoft says it's "slowing or pausing" some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, "Kush + Orange Juice," 15 years ago.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal icons Judas Priest will share the stage for a co-headlining tour across North America later this year.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Bishop Zubik joined the KDKA-TV Morning News by phone to talk about the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88.
Crews spent hours battling the fire at the home along Garvin Road.
Police say a man was shot in the head along Cypress Street.
Watch as Jeff Hathhorn, Andrew Fillipponi, and Will Graves join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
