Hey Ray! More Acorns Falling From Trees This Year
This fall, you may have noticed that acorns have been falling by the bucket load.
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This fall, you may have noticed that acorns have been falling by the bucket load.
Whether you say "slippy" or "slippery," we are getting into the time of year where slipping and sliding occur.
Have you ever had a helium balloon in your car and notice that its movements are much different than you would expect? If you never noticed, it is certainly something to see.
KDKA meteorologist Ray Petelin will show you how to make 'magic' simply by using physics!
In science class, when you study the word "Equinox", you usually hear part of the definition with the words "equal night."
When there is storm damage, many times people feel it was caused by a tornado.
People have been trying to predict the weather for a long time. Before we had radars, satellites in space and weather models, the only way to predict the weather was observation.
Sometimes, we see the light from the sun come down in beams of light.
KDKA meteorologist Ray Petelin says that sometimes science happens too fast, and you need to slow things down to see the details of how the world works.
When meteorologists give weather forecasts, we use words as a way of describing how precipitation will arrive in the area.
Did you know it is harder for the air to warm up on really humid days? While it still feels hot, the moisture in the air means, first means there are more "things" to warm up. There is more to it, though.
Weather-wise, one of the things the summer of 2020 will be known for is the heat and dry weather, leaving burnt lawns around the region.
When you are roasting a marshmallow on the fire, the closer you get to the fire with the marshmallow, the more the marshmallow gets cooked.
Sunsets in our area can be absolutely beautiful.
It used to be said that video games were bad for you, but they have become the building blocks of some pretty cool things, including KDKA-TV's new studio! Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
A viewer noticed a "hole" in the clouds in the sky, and in this edition of Hey Ray, Ray Petelin explains how these form!
When it's hot, you're always looking for a way to cool off, but did you know you can give your heat to other objects? Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
Security cameras can pick up some interesting things, and there is one thing that shows up on cameras that Meteorologist Ray Petelin gets asked about a lot, and today he has the answer.
Summer officially begins on Sunday morning in Pittsburgh, and Ray Petelin is here to break down the "summer stats" for you!
You may know that Ray Petelin considers himself a "Bird Nerd." Today, he is going to show you how to get hummingbirds to come over for a close-up visit!
Coffee is a morning staple for many, and one viewer's coffee comes with a concert built in. Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains why her coffee starts sounding weird!
Sometimes, you look up to the sky, and you see something weird. Other times you look down from up in the sky and you see something extremely weird! That happened to Edna. Pilot's Glory, Glory of the Pilot, or Pilot's Halo — whatever you want to call it, Ray Petelin has an explanation.
A viewer asks, if it's raining outside, but the humidity gauge only reads 74%, shouldn't it be 100%? Ray Petelin has the answer in a new Hey Ray!
The Moon is spherical like Earth, so why do we only see one side of it? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answer.
A 19-year-old man is in the Allegheny County Jail after police say he assaulted two women and a man in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday.
Chris "Block" Gordon, a popular TV personality and drag racer, was killed in a "devastating" crash at a raceway in Ohio, authorities said.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Keith DiMarco was also recently charged with hiding cameras inside a home bathroom.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Boaz loves cookies, so on his last day, we had Inside Out Cookie surprise him with lots of sweet treats.
Since Boaz loves making songs, producers Teddy and Maria made him a goodbye song for his last day.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh brings its education ambassador, Vedder, for Boaz's last day.
Heather and David talk about their weekends, and Boaz joins them for his last day at KDKA.
Daisy visits The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens to check out their newest exhibition!
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzales led off the 12th inning with an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A Fayette County soccer organization is seeking help from the community after its soccer fields were vandalized.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Giovanni Moore, 19, has 13 active cases in Allegheny County, according to court paperwork and records.
DiMarco was arrested for a second violation of a protection-from-abuse order.
The deaths, which are the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years, occurred in Lancaster County.
Study habits can be a point of contention in the household as students go back to school.
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.
