Pa. DEP issues code orange air quality action day for Allegheny County
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
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The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
How bad is Pittsburgh's air?
The potential pollution impact was mitigated because the weather cooperated, the Allegheny County Health Department said.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality concerns for millions of Americans in the Midwest and Northeast.
An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.
Pittsburgh is in the top 12 and top 16 for the two worst air quality categories (smog and soot related air quality), worse than last year's report.
There's something unpleasant in Allegheny County's air.
There will be unhealthy levels of air pollution on Tuesday for sensitive groups of people.
Temperatures in the low to mid 90s with sunny skies are likely to contribute to high concentrations of ozone throughout the region.
Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Fayette, Westmoreland, and Washington counties are included in the impacted area.
The report found that the Pittsburgh area came in 19th worst in the nation for long-term particle pollution.
From multiple police officers killed in the line of duty, the East Palestine fiery train derailment, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial, and a deadly house explosion in Plum Borough, it's been a year full of headlines.
The state of Pennsylvania will work with a major natural gas producer to collect in-depth data on air emissions and water quality at well sites, enhance public disclosure of drilling chemicals and expand buffer zones.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
Strong and destructive straight-line winds are the main concern followed by the chance for large hail.
A Code Red Air Quality Action Day has been issued by the Department of Environmental Protection for the second straight day.
Since it's unhealthy to be outside, parents have found a way to move the fun indoors.
It's going to be another day of smoky, hazy skies.
With another smoke-laden day, can air conditioning keep you healthy?
A Code Red Air Quality Action Day has been issued for the second straight day.
The return of Canadian wildfire smoke will once again impact our air quality.
Experts say when air quality is this bad, kids with asthma and other respiratory issues are more at risk.
The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday for parts of Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.
The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day day for Monday for parts of Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.
With concerns about air quality, machines with the Allegheny County Health Department do a real-time sampling of the air.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
Between the rising temperatures, snow melt, and morning rain, the chances of flooding have increased in the Pittsburgh area.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
It was a busy night for workers at the pizza shop in Delmont on Thursday.
Rebecca Auborn was indicted in 2023 and was ordered to serve four life sentences with the possibility of parole after 60 years.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
Between the rising temperatures, snow melt, and morning rain, the chances of flooding have increased in the Pittsburgh area.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
It was a busy night for workers at the pizza shop in Delmont on Thursday.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
It's the time of year when the green milkshakes, better known as the Shamrock Shake, return to McDonald's! PTL got a preview of the classic drink and learned that this year, all purchases are going toward a good cause!
As part of Black History Month, we highlight the story of how Anthony Cayce went from a McDonald's crew member to franchise owner. He took time out of his day to talk to PTL's Daisy Jade in East Liberty.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is legendary, but before you start drinking your green beers, you can get a workout in! Troy Schooley and Michael Costello from P3R join PTL to talk about the Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready to raise the curtain on another spectacular performance of the classic "Annie!" Pittsburgh Today Live's Daisy Jade got an inside look of what theater-goers can expect from this performance!
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Joseph "Trip" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper did not rule out Sidney Crosby for the remainder of the Olympics.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
You may have noticed that gas prices aren't low in the Pittsburgh area, so KDKA-TV's John Shumway reached out to a couple of experts to find out why, and how you can save money.
KDKA-TV Morning News' Erica Mokay is back for another Frugal Friday, and she's looking into which fast food restaurant gives you best deal on fish sandwiches!
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The Wienermobile will be making several stops through parts of the city this weekend.
The pizza shop suffered heavy damage when a fire ripped through the business in 2024.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
