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.
"Miss Pittsburgh," the plane that hung for years above the security gates at Pittsburgh International Airport, may finally have a safe landing place.
A Westmoreland County man is accused of stabbing his stepfather multiple times over the weekend.
Springtime is usually when construction season starts to come into bloom, but with the NFL draft coming to Pittsburgh, a construction moratorium will be in place.
Police have charged a woman in a hit-and-run on Sunday morning at Rivers Casino that sent two people to the hospital.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
"Miss Pittsburgh," the plane that hung for years above the security gates at Pittsburgh International Airport, may finally have a safe landing place.
A Westmoreland County man is accused of stabbing his stepfather multiple times over the weekend.
Springtime is usually when construction season starts to come into bloom, but with the NFL draft coming to Pittsburgh, a construction moratorium will be in place.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Police have charged a woman in a hit-and-run on Sunday morning at Rivers Casino that sent two people to the hospital.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
With the warmer temperatures settling in, that means farmers' market season is officially back. To celebrate, Chef Doug Heilman is here with bright, simple ideas to help you make the most of all the produce you’ll be bringing home.
Easter baskets are usually packed with jelly beans and chocolate eggs, but what if you tucked in something a little more unexpected this year, like cake? Evan Morgan-Newpher, owner of Evanly Bakes, created this sweet, mess-free treat.
Spring is a natural reset point, and that can include your fitness! Mikey and David are joined by an old friend, Daniel Hill of House Call Training, who gives you some easy, at-home workouts to kickstart your spring!
Mikey and David are joined by Derek Rochna, the owner of The Farmer's Burger, a new burger truck in Pittsburgh!
With all the chaos at the airport recently, you may be tempted to cancel your flight, but there are some things you should check before you hit the cancel button!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
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.
Sidney Crosby is set to return to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins' game on Monday night against the New York Islanders.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers is expected to make a decision about his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the upcoming NFL draft.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
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 first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
"Miss Pittsburgh," the plane that hung for years above the security gates at Pittsburgh International Airport, may finally have a safe landing place. Andy Sheehan reports.
A Westmoreland County man is accused of stabbing his stepfather multiple times over the weekend.
With the warmer temperatures settling in, that means farmers' market season is officially back. To celebrate, Chef Doug Heilman is here with bright, simple ideas to help you make the most of all the produce you’ll be bringing home.
Easter baskets are usually packed with jelly beans and chocolate eggs, but what if you tucked in something a little more unexpected this year, like cake? Evan Morgan-Newpher, owner of Evanly Bakes, created this sweet, mess-free treat.
Springtime is usually when construction season starts to come into bloom, but with the NFL draft coming to Pittsburgh, a construction moratorium will be in place. KDKA's Chris Hoffman 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.
