Hey Ray: Naming the arctic and Antarctic
People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?
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People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The rare condition could be deadly for the penguin, as it makes it easier for predators to hunt it, experts say.
Two humpback whales used the "Golden Spiral" to go hunting – and it created a "mesmerising dance" that one lucky photographer says he'll never forget.
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
Penguins in Antarctica have been under threat for years as climate change slowly melts away their homes.
In the summer of 2018, scientists found a "ghost particle" in Antarctica now they're learning where it came from and how it got here.
Scientists say a vast iceberg has broken off from a key floating ice shelf in Antarctica.
Next week Mt. Lebanon native Peg Pardini will run a marathon in Antarctica but that's not the impressive part. Pardini will complete the challenge of running a marathon on each of the seven continents.
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to wind chills potentially dipping to 25 degrees below zero.
The deep freeze hitting the Pittsburgh area can cause big problems for your furnace.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
The Panthers will open the season with four straight home games against Miami (Ohio), Central Florida, Syracuse, and Bucknell.
Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC's roster for next week's Pro Bowl Games, reports say.
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to wind chills potentially dipping to 25 degrees below zero.
The National Weather Service said that wind chills in the Pittsburgh region could fall as low as 25 below zero.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closures and delays for Tuesday after a historic storm blew through, leaving inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures.
The deep freeze hitting the Pittsburgh area can cause big problems for your furnace.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
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.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Panthers will open the season with four straight home games against Miami (Ohio), Central Florida, Syracuse, and Bucknell.
Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC's roster for next week's Pro Bowl Games, reports say.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The cold temperature alone can create a risk you may not be aware of and KDKA's John Shumway is here to explain.
Many people in Pittsburgh are still digging out after Sunday's historic snowstorm.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburgh is facing extreme cold after a historic snowstorm this weekend.
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.
