Beet Juice, Molasses, Even Cheese Brine Being Used To Treat Frozen Roadways
A splash of beet juice, a dollop of molasses, a squeeze of cheese brine. In the coldest weather, the recipe for safer roads often goes beyond the usual sprinkling of salt.
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A splash of beet juice, a dollop of molasses, a squeeze of cheese brine. In the coldest weather, the recipe for safer roads often goes beyond the usual sprinkling of salt.
It doesn't matter where you live, when a water line freezes, defrosts and refreezes a break can happen at any moment.
Freezing temperatures caused a water main break that's left hundreds without water in Beaver County.
A man trying to thaw the pipes with a blow dryer and heater in his Beaver County home sparked a large fire Friday.
Several crews are on the scene of a large fire at a business in Aliquippa.
Crews were called in when fire broke out at a Beaver County florist shop this afternoon.
Parents were at the former CJ Mangin School in Monaca to play Santa Claus. They were there choosing free toys to put under the tree to fulfill dreams on Christmas morning.
An 85-year-old nun took the witness stand today, still recovering from her injuries after authorities say she was attacked, beaten and sexually assaulted earlier this month in Beaver County.
A district attorney in western Pennsylvania is asking questions about a sheriff's office that gave out free or reduced-fee gun permits.
Andrew Wanto, 29, is in trouble with the law and out of a job in Ambridge.
Police have issued several arrest warrants after busting a retail theft ring that spanned four counties.
Acting on instinct, a man tried to save his neighbors from their burning home Sunday night.
Tragedy struck Sunday night in the small Borough of Industry in Beaver County.
A Beaver County man and woman are facing some 20-different charges, after police say they held victims in an apartment, forced them to strip naked, and at one point stole their food and cooked it.
Former Bridgewater councilman Gregory Scott Hopkins has been found guilty of third-degree murder in the 1979 strangling death of 23-year-old Catherine Walsh.
Earlier this year, union workers and residents worried about the future of Friendship Ridge nursing home in Beaver County.
Closing arguments began Thursday morning in the murder trial of former Bridgewater councilman Gregory Scott Hopkins.
Wednesday was the final testimony in the murder trial of former Bridgewater Councilman Gregory Scott Hopkins.
It was a Friday, Nov. 1, around 11:30 a.m. on Scaife Road in Sewickley Heights.
A former western Pennsylvania borough councilman has taken the stand in his own defense to deny that he killed his former girlfriend more than three decades ago.
Two Beaver County mothers are facing charges for allegedly leaving their children at home while they allegedly went a neighbor's house to drink.
Crews battled a house fire in Baden, Beaver County early Friday morning.
The owner of a Beaver County daycare is facing charges, accused of leaving a 6-month-old in her care alone in a parking lot.
Sami Mayer literally didn't know what hit her.
Gregory Hopkins was a councilman in Bridgewater, but today he's the defendant in a murder trial. It's a case that goes back 34 years in Beaver County.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
Jurkovec is facing two felony charges in connection with the alleged theft.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day as part of its ninth annual spay-a-thon. KDKA-TV’s Jessica Riley shares more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from Allegheny Health Network's Wexford Hospital.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
