Riders Stuck On Kennywood Roller Coaster
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Riders got stuck on a Kennywood roller coaster Sunday afternoon. According to park officials, the Phantom’s Revenge stopped when the ride’s computer sensed a problem. The ride...
View ArticlePTL Links: July 4, 2017
Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics: Venture Outdoors Andy Amrhein At Evey True Value Hardware Celebrate America In Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Regatta Idlewild Kennywood Big Butler...
View ArticleKennywood Hosts Wrestling Tournament
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Hundreds of wrestlers hit the mats and the rides at Kennywood Park. Kennywood turned the tables, or flipped the mats, on the longtime custom or traditionally wrestling in the gym....
View ArticleOfficials: Letter Promising Free Kennywood Vacations Are ‘Too Good To Be True’
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When Lauretta Gardner, of Lincoln Place, went to her mailbox, she was pleasantly surprised to find a letter offering something for free. “Right away, I thought, gee, I won...
View ArticlePTL Links: July 21, 2017
Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics: Crafton Ice Cream Delite Crafton Ice Cream Delite Facebook National Ice Cream Month Liberty Mile Kennywood History Center’s Museum Shop/...
View ArticleKennywood Celebrates 90th Anniversary Of Racer Coaster
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Devoted coaster riders showed up for the 90th anniversary celebration of The Racer at Kennywood on Saturday. The wooden coaster, built in 1927, has been named a historic landmark...
View Article‘I Felt Something Warm On My Leg’: Girl Describes Horrific Incident At...
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Police in West Mifflin are trying to find a man accused of committing a lewd act on a teenage girl at Kennywood. They released surveillance images of the suspect on Wednesday,...
View ArticleBig Honors For Local Amusement Parks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A big honor for Kennywood. The amusement park was recognized for several of its attractions at the Golden Ticket Awards in Bristol, Connecticut. For the eighth straight year, Noah’s...
View ArticleKennywood’s Log Jammer Being Retired At End Of Season
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Kennywood is preparing to say goodbye to a popular attraction. According to a press release, the Log Jammer will be retired when the summer season...
View ArticleLog Jammer Shut Down For Hours On Second-To-Last Day Of Operation
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Kennywood fans hoping to ride the Log Jammer one last time during its final weekend of operation had a frustrating day Saturday. With the Log...
View ArticleFans Line Up For Last Rides On Kennywood’s Log Jammer
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — For more than 40 years, the Log Jammer thrilled and soaked fans at Kennywood, but that all came to an end Sunday. Fans endured long lines and...
View ArticlePTL Links: Oct. 3, 2017
Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics: Kennywood Phantom Fright Nights & Happy Hauntings Pittsburgh Public Theater Doors Open Pittsburgh Pa. Trolley Museum Visit Washington...
View ArticleMan Arrested For Committing Lewd Act On Teen At Kennywood
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — A man has been arrested for committing a lewd act on a teenage girl at Kennywood back in July. West Mifflin Police say 39-year-old James Wright,...
View ArticleKennywood Gearing Up For Final Phantom Fright Night Weekend
You have a few days left to go to this year’s Phantom Fright Nights at Kennywood. Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday night are the last days of this year’s event. New this year is the Sky Rocket VR...
View ArticleNew Roller Coaster Under Consideration To Replace Kennywood’s Log Jammer
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the always popular Log Jammer was shut down this year, Kennywood Park was mum on what might replace the iconic ride. But KDKA-TV has learned...
View ArticleKennywood Getting Ready For Annual Holiday Lights Celebration
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Kennywood is, once again, inviting you to the park for its annual Holiday Lights display. The Christmas celebration begin Nov. 24 and will run...
View ArticleMan Sues Kennywood, Says He Got Eye-Eating Parasite While On Raging Rapids Ride
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburghers know all about the Raging Rapids – a Kennywood staple and a great way to cool off on those hot summer days. Robert and Krystsina...
View ArticleAmerican Amusement Park Museum’s Photos Show Log Jammer Being Dismantled
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Fans were sad to say goodbye to the Log Jammer at Kennywood last summer. Now, the American Amusement Park Museum has posted some photos of the fan...
View ArticleAll Aboard! Kennywood Adding New ‘Thomas Town’ Attraction To Park
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s youngest train enthusiasts will love the new addition coming soon to Kennywood. Officials announced Tuesday the park’s newest...
View ArticleRenderings, Photos Offer Sneak Peek Of ‘Thomas Town At Kennywood’
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New photos and renderings show what park-goers can expect to see at Kennywood’s new “Thomas the Tank Engine” attraction this summer. In February,...
View Article