Cicada invasion begins as Brood XIV swarms parts of U.S. See photos.
It is a one-in-17-year event for Brood XIV, which digs its way up from the soil as it warms and descends on neighborhoods in the billions.
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It is a one-in-17-year event for Brood XIV, which digs its way up from the soil as it warms and descends on neighborhoods in the billions.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years — but spring arriving sooner interferes with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning.
The coroner determined the manner of death was accidental.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.
The move marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which has vowed to deport millions of immigrants living in the country without legal status.
The Penguins signed rookie Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year entry-level deal and forward Boko Imama to a one-year extension.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning.
The coroner determined the manner of death was accidental.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.
Upwards of 200,000 people are expected to attend the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club this week.
The move marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which has vowed to deport millions of immigrants living in the country without legal status.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota politicians and their spouses early Saturday morning.
The move marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which has vowed to deport millions of immigrants living in the country without legal status.
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
President Trump will visit Pittsburgh to attend the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit next month.
Giant Eagle has released another list of stores that will take over prescriptions from closing Rite Aid locations.
As the company looks for a buyer after declaring bankruptcy, a lawsuit is seeking to block the sale of sensitive, personal data.
As the uncertainty surrounding tariffs continues in Washington, price increases could be coming.
A woman in Ross Township said her electric bills do not make sense.
After announcing the initial 30 locations, Giant Eagle announced 17 more across western Pennsylvania.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got the first look at a brand new revival of "Sister Act" by Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
Planning a wedding and watching the price tag climb higher can be stressful. Saving With Shayna was here to share some smart ways to save on your wedding without sacrificing your style.
We find Team PTL's Daisy Jade in Collier Township where they're celebrating their 150th anniversary!
You might have noticed a hanger on your door from Duquesne Light Company, and it's likely because they're in the area trimming trees to keep them off your power lines. PTL's Katie O'Malley talks with DLC's Jereme Didier about the work they're doing.
A woman in Ross Township said her electric bills do not make sense.
County coroners say that dozens of remains go unclaimed every year, and the numbers appear to be increasing.
A growing sinkhole outside a home on Pittsburgh's North Side is causing problems for one homeowner.
South Side business leaders say crime is down, but the number of vacant storefronts on East Carson Street is growing.
Jeannette would like to breathe life back into its downtown but says out-of-state real estate speculators are standing in the way.
We spoke with Dr. Becky Clarkson and Dr. Cynthia Conklin about the connection between the brain and the bladder.
A new study published by University of Pittsburgh researchers is offering solutions.
The show's creators, stars and producers are dedicated to real-world accuracy.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
AHN is warning that most Cigna members won't have in-network access to its physicians and facilities unless a new agreement can be reached.
The Penguins signed rookie Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year entry-level deal and forward Boko Imama to a one-year extension.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
During the 1994 U.S. Open, Latrobe native Arnold Palmer played in the tournament at Oakmont for the fifth time in his career.
Four of the top ten ranked golfers in the world won't be playing this weekend at the U.S. Open.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes struck out five in five scoreless innings. Skenes was matched by Cade Horton, who permitted three hits in 5 2/3 shutout innings.
Giant Eagle has released another list of stores that will take over prescriptions from closing Rite Aid locations.
Trump claimed that as part of a "golden share" ownership stake in U.S. Steel, Americans will own 51% of the company, but what that meant is unclear.
With the convenience of online shopping and delivery, one industry that's gotten hit the hardest is that of the shopping mall.
Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny.
Due to construction ahead of the NFL Draft Downtown, organizers were forced to find a new home for the festival.
In a room somewhere in western Pennsylvania, concert promoter Rich Engler's treasures are on display.
May Pang has brought a rare collection of candid photos of John Lennon to Sharpsburg.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Vintage machines are gaining popularity, driven by a wave of support from celebrities like Taylor Swift and Tom Hanks.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a burglary at a Bethel Park gun store.
The mayor of Mercer, Pennsylvania, is facing criminal charges, one of them being a felony.
A 43-year-old man was pronounced dead in an accidental drowning at Ohiopyle State Park.
Pittsburgh is among the hundreds of places expected to have protests on Saturday as part of a "No Kings" rally. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
Sound and energy are really cool things, but Ray Petelin shows how that energy can be transferred from one place to another in a new Hey Ray!
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
The U.S. Open is underway at Oakmont Country Club, and even the newborns at a Pittsburgh hospital are excited.
More than 500,000 items will be available at the main merchandise pavilion at the U.S. Open next week at Oakmont Country Club.
