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A risk with in cold temperatures is a home losing its heat - here's what you need to do should that happen.
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.
Some students at Slippery Rock University said their air conditioning in the dorm is broken, making studying and sleeping unbearable.
At least seven teen football players have died in the U.S. in August. Experts say parents of teen football players should be proactive.
As a late summer heat wave continues to grip the Pittsburgh area, student-athletes are braving the scorching temperatures.
School districts are taking extra steps to keep their student-athletes safe in this heat. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
August may be coming to a close, but the hot temperatures remain.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
Hey Ray, why is it when it gets too hot, airplanes cannot fly?
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
Due to some intense heat and humidity, the city of Pittsburgh has opened five of its cooling centers as forecasted temperatures look to exceed 90 degrees.
What kind of precautions do firefighters take to cool off in hot weather?
What kind of precautions do firefighters take to cool off in hot weather? KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn went looking for answers.
On Wednesday, Morgantown Police were alerted to an infant left inside a car.
KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd shares tips and warning signs that parents and children can use if asthma flares up during hot weather.
The heat will be on again Wednesday, and it'll be high enough that students at dozens of Pittsburgh Public Schools will be learning from home instead of their classrooms.
Summer is around the corner, so it will only get hotter.
KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman shares some simple tips to stay cool if you lack an A/C unit.
If there is no air conditioner in your apartment or house, you will want to make sure you are finding ways to get air moving. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman shares more details.
While the heat breaks overnight, we all know what it's like when summer temperatures spike for days. Energy crews prepare for those extreme conditions all year long.
While the heat breaks overnight, we all know what it’s like when summer temperatures spike for days. Energy crews prepare for those extreme conditions all year long. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
No one wants to wake up in bed shivering, but this is the week when you have to think about the temperature in the house and expect the furnace may be needed.
A parent whose two students attend Greenfield told KDKA the building has no air conditioning, and to add to the problem, he said they can't open the windows.
Severe thunderstorms, rainfall and wind will occur in the area on Sunday.
A man was injured after shots were fired at a vehicle in the South Side.
Pittsburgh Police and University of Pittsburgh Police broke up the Saint Patrick's Day weekend crowd.
Droves of people lined up on Grant Street and the Boulevard of the Allies to see over 200 marching units, bands, and floats.
Erik Karlsson scored a power-play goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 7-3.
Severe thunderstorms, rainfall and wind will occur in the area on Sunday.
Police, fire, and EMS have been called to the scene of a possible roof collapse on Semple Street.
The parents of the man who was last seen with Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic released a statement on Friday.
One of the biggest celebrations of the year in Pittsburgh is this weekend and the city says they're ready for the massive crowds.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that the Elon Musk-led DOGE is now working with USPS.
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.
The president threatened to take retaliatory action in response to EU tariffs on U.S.-made whiskey.
Most people have traded in their car for a new one and the warranty talks begin, but did you know you can get a refund for your trade-in's warranty?
Once the old Washington Mall is torn down, Costco will become the anchor tenant.
Demand goes up this time of year, which could lead to paying more for the sweet treats.
The Pennsylvania Lottery is looking to increase its jackpots on some bigger scratch-off games.
A new tenant is moving into the Terminal in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District.
Sieb's Pub & Restaurant treated Team PTL to a smorgasbord of Irish-themed food ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Ash Andrews, the president and CEO of Venture Outdoors, joined us to teach Heather and Ron some knot-tying techniques for boating.
Daisy spoke with a local author to learn more about F1 legend, Sir Lewis Hamilton.
The stars of the St. Patrick's Day Parade are here to spill the tea on what it really takes to wear the crown of Pittsburgh Irish royalty.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Zappala said if health conditions can be linked to the apartment units, they will no longer be fit for usage.
A group in our area is working to give people the answers and relief they need when dealing with a bleeding disorder that goes untreated. We were joined by the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation to learn more.
From tossing and turning to racing thoughts, a lot of us struggle to get those eight hours of sleep every night. We spoke to a sleep expert about how to improve our sleeping habits.
Erik Karlsson scored a power-play goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 7-3.
Skenes won the NL Rookie of the Year award last season.
Authorities are investigating claims of embezzlement at the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League.
Hayes is fifth-leading scorer for the Pens' AHL affiliate with 17 goals and 18 assists through 44 games this season.
It may not have been the quarterback news Pittsburgh was waiting for, but the Steelers announced the return of Mason Rudolph on Thursday.
Irish pub Harp and Fiddle is preparing for the increase in business around St. Patrick's Day.
Once the old Washington Mall is torn down, Costco will become the anchor tenant.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
The company says closing the store, along with the pharmacy located inside, was a "difficult, but necessary" decision.
A proposal would remove a lane of traffic on Penn Avenue to add a bike lane, but the businesses say they are not in favor.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
Pittsburgh will be Billy Joel's first show back on the road after the singer postponed four months' worth of stops for "a medical condition."
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
After a vehicle collision between a PRT bus and another vehicle, the bus driver had to be pulled from the wreckage but received minor injuries.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Pittsburgh Police and University of Pittsburgh Police broke up a massive crowd of students partying Saturday in front of the same home where a porch roof collapsed on Friday under the weight of people partying atop it.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Another edition of one of the country's largest Saint Patrick's Day parades was completed on Saturday. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele has the details.
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.
