Interstellar comet passing by Mars seen in rare images
The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
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The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars sold for more than $5 million when it went up for auction on Wednesday at Sotheby's.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Juniors and seniors were shown what the consequences of driving impaired could lead to as they get ready for prom.
Feel like a round of mini golf? Something new and unique is coming to Mars-Bethel Golf, next to Mars High School. PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a preview.
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
The minimum distance between Mars and Earth is about 34 million miles, according to NASA.
PTL's Mikey Hood is blasting of to Mars, Pa., where they have a lot of space-themed activities going on this weekend to celebrate a brand new year on Mars, the planet.
Saturday's bout of severe weather wreaked havoc across the area, including Butler County.
The district added texting to its mass notification system.
The district said an incident involving a weapon took place in the parking lot around 9:30 Friday night.
The district said an incident involving a weapon took place in the parking lot around 9:30 Friday night.
A Mars Area School District student accused of bringing a knife to school is facing a misdemeanor charge.
The microphone picked up 308 dust pings as the dust devil whipped by, the study's author said.
There will be a chili cookoff, a tree lighting at 5:30, a parade at 7:30, a holiday market, free carriage rides, and of course, Santa, and Mrs. Claus.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison visits the Carnegie Science Center where Director Jason Brown is giving her a tour of the new and amazing Mars: The Next Giant Leap exhibit.
The project has been two years in the making and replaces Roboworld.
The exhibit is called Mars: The Next Giant Leap. The $4.5 million project has been two years in the making and replaces Roboworld.
A new app is coming to parents in the Mars Area School District.
Heinz is taking ketchup into the future, unveiling a new mix, using tomatoes grown as if they were on Mars!
A strong statement came from Armstrong County commissioners in response to a video that surfaced of students shouting vulgar names and phrases at a female high school hockey player during a game last week.
A local school district is apologizing and some students could be banned from watching their high school hockey team in person.
A man from Mars, Pennsylvania is set to appear in front of a judge on child porn charges.
A new candy store is bringing joy to a community in Butler County.
Rileigh Wingfield, 15, was killed in an ATV crash in Elkins, West Virginia.
Jacob Hemlick's body was pulled from the Berlin Reservoir in Portage County, Ohio, authorities said.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
Another man has been charged in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Westmoreland County shopping center in 2022.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
Rileigh Wingfield, 15, was killed in an ATV crash in Elkins, West Virginia.
Jacob Hemlick's body was pulled from the Berlin Reservoir in Portage County, Ohio, authorities said.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Another man has been charged in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Westmoreland County shopping center in 2022.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
The iconic Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is this weekend, and if you're looking to swap out the black and gold for green, Dr. Tom Petrone, owner of the Irish Design Center joins us to show us what he's got to offer!
Our friend Dr. Natalie Gentile, the co-founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh and Rebel Wellness is back and she's showing us a quick, 10-minute at-home workout that will boost your energy and help you get moving!
Daisy Jade is at the real-life hospital that was the inspiration for The Pitt - Allegheny General Hospital, where she's learning more about how the show represents their jobs, and an upcoming fundraiser that will benefit so many things!
The stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour are sticking around, and they're finding out if Heather and Ron were paying attention to the details of the show!
Heather and Ron are joined in studio by Ellie Roddy and Max Cervantes, two of the stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour, which is making its latest stop in Pittsburgh!
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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.
Here is a Pittsburgh Steelers free agency tracker for the 2026 offseason.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Optimism seems to be taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, as the airport authority not only closes in on finishing a new terminal but also potentially lands another budget airline to call Latrobe home. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration has plans to announce that steps are needed to avoid a budget crisis in Pittsburgh.
It's been nearly two years since five people died in a house fire in the city of Jeannette, Westmoreland County. There were eight people — two parents and their six small children — inside the home on March 20, 2024, when flames broke out. Erika Stanish reports.
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.
