Texas warning of "maneater" screwworms that lay eggs in flesh
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."
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Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."
The Pennsylvania Farm Show's annual butter sculpture features a dairy cow and a backdrop depicting the Keystone State.
A group of farmers surprised a Beaver County boy with a new steer after the one he was raising went missing.
Challenges are becoming harder and harder to overcome.
Look no further than your lawn to see the effect the hot dry weather has had. For local farmers, it's more than an inconvenience. They are losing crops and money. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
This marks only the second-ever case of bird flu in humans in the U.S.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
The invasive species have the ability to "attack or defoliate hundreds of tree and plant species," the USDA warns.
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
Guinness World Records declared the record for the "behemoth blueberry" that's as big as a ping pong ball.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
The invasive insect has the potential to threaten honey production, native pollinators and the agriculture industry.
David Brandt became well-known for comments he made in 2012 at a Natural Resources Conservation Service event held on his farm.
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
The CDC added that there have been no cases in humans in the U.S.
The 2020 Westmoreland Fair has been canceled.
The state's secretary of agriculture says there is no threat of a meat shortage as the coronavirus spreads through meat processing plants.
A package of agriculture-related legislation is in the hands of the Pennsylvania Senate after recent passage in the state House.
Margaret Schlass of Marshall is one of six young farmers, and the only woman, profiled in a new documentary called "Farmland."
Officials took action earlier this month after crop-destructing beetles were found in a bag of rice originating in the Middle East.
It's not as nasty as Giant Hogweed, which can leave you with burns if you touch its sap, but another weed is causing concern in Pennsylvania.
Hitching health and greener planet hopes to the local food movement? You may want to reconsider.
It's Easter weekend, and there is a lot of seasonal, family fun to be had!
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, "Kush + Orange Juice," 15 years ago.
Temperatures climb back into the 80s today, but cooler temperatures and potential storms loom.
The decision on those potential satellite campus closures won't come until mid-May.
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.
It's Easter weekend, and there is a lot of seasonal, family fun to be had!
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, "Kush + Orange Juice," 15 years ago.
Temperatures climb back into the 80s today, but cooler temperatures and potential storms loom.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The decision on those potential satellite campus closures won't come until mid-May.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will celebrate the opening of a new Hershey's chocolate manufacturing plant on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Cody Balmer "made reference to the governor's faith" before setting a fire that burned the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg this weekend, the Dauphin County DA said.
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
An arsonist set fire to the home on the first night of Passover, which Shapiro and his family celebrated with other members of the Jewish community.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
Blogger Stephanie Gigliotti, and her son Vincent, stopped by to share a viral trend they created this Easter season by dyeing marshmallows.
The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendant from doing business in Pennsylvania, along with consumer restitution and civil penalties.
Our fitness expert Aubrey Worek was in the PTL studios to give us some tips on how to stay active while on vacation.
Sean Collier is back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Our gardens are soaking it up right now and it's the perfect recipe for getting some veggies and flowers in the ground. Our garden guru Doug Oster was here to help us kick off the spring planting season the right way.
PTL is hopping into the spring season with a visit to the National Aviary! We got the inside scoop on their Eggstravagant Celebration.
The Steel City Emporium is back with another DIY project that's perfect for spring!
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's long-standing goals record earlier this month when he scored his 895th career goal.
The rebuilding Penguins missed the postseason for the third straight year.
Duquesne University's Megan McConnell received a training camp invitation from the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA.
Pittsburgh will be watching as Green Bay, Wisconsin, gets ready for the 2025 NFL Draft next week.
During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Aaron Rodgers said he is in no rush to make a decision about his future.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
Microsoft says it's "slowing or pausing" some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio.
The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years.
While they feel the tariffs could help their industry, they could still do some damage.
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, "Kush + Orange Juice," 15 years ago.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal icons Judas Priest will share the stage for a co-headlining tour across North America later this year.
It's Kennywood's earliest opening day since 1931.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
The decision on potential satellite campus closures won't come until mid-May.
The volunteer fire chief in Homestead has been permanently removed from his position after he was charged with disorderly conduct.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
It's time to rise and grind for Duquesne University basketball star Megan McConnell.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
