Fall foliage colors muted in several regions due to drought
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Watch CBS News
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
It's certainly been some time since the Pittsburgh area has seen a washout like Monday.
As of Wednesday, the Pittsburgh area is in its 11th dry day in a row.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Drought conditions are showing substantial signs of improvement across much of the Ohio Valley region.
The past week provided very little relief to the area's drought conditions.
he Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is asking its customers to voluntarily conserve water due to widespread drought.
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.
While the drought has been wreaking havoc on farmers, leaving fields brown and dead, on Christmas tree farms, most trees are still evergreen.
Pennsylvania American Water is asking its customers to reduce nonessential water use.
Officials are urging people to use caution and hold off on burning.
Firefighters are on high alert and chasing fire after fire due to the dry conditions.
Nearly the entire Pittsburgh area is under a drought watch, meaning residents and businesses are encouraged to conserve water.
This week's drought monitor continues to show slowly expanding and deteriorating drought conditions across Western Pennsylvania.
Namibia will cull more than 700 animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos, and distribute the meat to people impacted by severe drought in the southern African country.
Parts of Western Pennsylvania are still in a drought.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
The drought watch was lifted for most of the Pittsburgh area, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
Western Pennsylvania got some rain Monday, but experts said it was not enough.
100% of Pennsylvania is now dealing with some kind of drought.
It's hot, we haven't seen much rain, so that much mean drought, right?
Does it seem like we haven't seen a lot of rain? The answer might surprise you. KDKA's John Shumway is on the case.
Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside.
A 75-year-old man died after apparently falling 50 feet while rock climbing at Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.
As part of his partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, Paul Skenes visited the Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Ross Township.
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.
National, state and local hunger-relief networks are teaming up to try to cut hunger in half by 2035.
A small vessel was recovered from the river Monday morning.
Police said a woman "went through hell" as her son beat her to death for over an hour at their home in West Newton.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside.
A 75-year-old man died after apparently falling 50 feet while rock climbing at Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
Daisy takes a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo to visit the new lion cub!
Chef Doug Heilman shows Heather and David how to make a rustic tart filled with fruit or veggies!
You can bring your own container to The Refillery and replenish everyday items without buying more plastic.
A historic merger between two theater companies in Pittsburgh took place, and they have a new name. Tickets for their season are on sale now.
David and Heather recap their fun-filled weekends!
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.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded offensive lineman Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, according to reports.
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.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside and talked to PennDOT about what it takes to respond to this kind of incident in hopes of reassuring people next time they're driving through one of the area's tunnels. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
As part of his partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, Paul Skenes visited the Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Ross Township.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proven invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will temporarily shift to synchronous remote learning at 35 school buildings this week due to projected high temperatures. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz 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.
