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You've heard the phrase "Dog Days of Summer," but you'd be surprised to learn it has nothing to do with our furry friends.
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You've heard the phrase "Dog Days of Summer," but you'd be surprised to learn it has nothing to do with our furry friends.
You might have heard the term St. Elmo's Fire from the movie, but it's also a meteorological phenomenon!
Have you ever run your finger around the edge of the glass to make a sound? It's energy and science!
Some cloud formations can look scary, and they can be a sign of a storm. Here's how they form and what they are.
If you've heard the term "The Cone of Silence," it's more than something from TV or movies; it's also scientific!
Once you shuffle a deck of cards, something really special can happen!
Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us some other weird ways we measure in this edition of Hey Ray.
Some may wonder if lightning can strike in the same place twice, and if a human can survive multiple strikes.
Remember making paper popper noise makers in school? Well, you might not realize, there's a lot of science behind them!
Pi is a ratio that can be used to measure many different things including someone's hat size.
The Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers can both freeze but one may be more likely than the other.
Using the different sides of aluminum foil has been a discussion having some wonder if it makes a difference.
The sun can make you sneeze if you have ACHOO syndrome.
A fun way to collect money can be done through a swirling motion in a money vortex.
Ice Jams can cause issues like blocking water from moving downstream.
While we may dream of a White Christmas in the 412, the weather is often much more interesting than that. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
Every generation when they get older love to brag about how much snow they had to deal with as a kid, but which Pittsburgh generation has the bragging rights? Ray Petelin breaks it down!
Did you ever notice your breath can heat and cool things? Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us the science of how that works!
You certainly know the dark color of pop, but did you know you can use milk to take the color out of it? Ray Petelin shows you the science in a new Hey Ray!
Lighting a candle seems pretty normal, and pretty easy, but sometimes, the way it lights can be anything but normal. Ray Petelin breaks down the science in a new Hey Ray!
Have you ever been sitting around a campfire, get up and move, only to have the smoke you were trying to avoid follow you? Well, as Ray Petelin explains, there's a scientific reason for that!
Whether you call it pop or you call it soda, there's a way to make the can go pop without cracking the tab! Ray Petelin shows you how in a new Hey Ray!
Spots on the Sun's surface can tell us a lot about what is going on with the Solar Cycle. Ray Petelin explains why they're important to watch in a new Hey Ray!
You may have heard us talk about "meteorological seasons" that don't match up with the seasons you typically see on the calendar. While that may sound weird, there is a reason meteorologists use these different dates. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
One viewer wrote in to ask Ray Petelin, why do storms have different names around the world? Well, while it's true they do go by different names around the world, they're still the same kind of storms.
A new Steelers playoff season comes with new lyrics to the classic fight song.
Two Pittsburgh Regional Transit projects starting next week will impact light rail service.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down.
The suspects made more than 800 transactions, involving 450 EBT cards.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A Bensalem shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it's closing its doors, six years after opening.
Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has set a new campaign finance record in the state with $30 million on hand as he seeks a second term this fall.
"Donald Trump and far-right extremists in Congress have repeatedly attempted to rewrite history, and whitewash the horrific events of Jan. 6," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.
The Justice Department said it is still poring through millions of documents that may be related to Jeffrey Epstein, as the Trump administration grapples with a mandate to release all files on the late sex offender.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The official 50-day countdown to the 50th season of Survivor begins today, and Heather and David are opening a box of goodies from the show!
Every January 1, we tell ourselves we're going to turn over a new leaf and make positive changes, but there are always slips and stumbles. Certified life coach Marlene Boas joins the show to tell us how you can make positive change all year long!
The PTL Kitchen is now a flavorful playground as Heather and David are joined by Alawya Alawami the owner of PGH Green & Grain Company to learn how to make healthy eating flavorful and fun.
We find Team PTL's Daisy Jade at Breezy Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary, a place for all things parrots!
For the first time in their history, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds are champions! Mid-fielder and team captain Danny Griffin and defender Illal Osumanu join Heather and David to talk about their magical season!
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
A new Steelers playoff season comes with new lyrics to the classic fight song.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Matt Sieg signed with West Virginia University last month and has been named the Maxwell Football Club's High School Player of the Year.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Pittsburgh to film a fifth and final season.
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
A portion of I-79 in Washington County was shut down early on Wednesday morning after a landslide brought debris onto the road. KDKA's Ross Guidotti spoke with PennDOT about the cause.
The official 50-day countdown to the 50th season of Survivor begins today, and Heather and David are opening a box of goodies from the show!
Every January 1, we tell ourselves we're going to turn over a new leaf and make positive changes, but there are always slips and stumbles. Certified life coach Marlene Boas joins the show to tell us how you can make positive change all year long!
The PTL Kitchen is now a flavorful playground as Heather and David are joined by Alawya Alawami the owner of PGH Green & Grain Company to learn how to make healthy eating flavorful and fun.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
