Extreme heat affects millions of workers. Will new proposed rules bring relief?
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
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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.
Summer is around the corner, so it will only get hotter.
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.
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.
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. KDKA's Erika Stanish shares the story.
As sports and schools return, the heat is still here and that could be a risk for the young athletes.
The memorial service was held Thursday night at the Sutersville Primitive Methodist Church.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Ahmet Zaimoglu of Arnold was arrested and taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
A suspicious fire at a home in Beaver Falls led to the discovery of numerous dead cats in the basement, authorities said.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
The memorial service was held Thursday night at the Sutersville Primitive Methodist Church.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Ahmet Zaimoglu of Arnold was arrested and taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A suspicious fire at a home in Beaver Falls led to the discovery of numerous dead cats in the basement, authorities said.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back in studio on another Thursday morning to give us some of the best events happening in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Our friends from 1-800-GOT-JUNK joined Team PTL's Boaz Frankel for some helpful tips on how to cut the junk from your garage this spring!
Chef Bill Fuller is back in the PTL Kitchen and he's showing us all the ways Casbah in Shadyside is celebrating "Lamb Week."
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by beauty expert Antonette Medved for some tips on how you can keep that makeup drawer clean and organized!
Heather and David discuss the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, and then Ron Smiley joins with some riddles!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby left Thursday's Pittsburgh Penguins-Ottawa Senators game at the Canadian Tire Centre and did not return.
Paul Skenes didn't even get through the first inning on opening day.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
The chief of the Beaver Falls Fire Department said up to 10 dead cats were found in the basement of a home that caught fire on Thursday.
The four Yough students were killed when the car they were in crashed into a tree near Creek Road in Sewickley Township early Saturday morning.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A man was injured after a shootout at the Edgewood Towne Center on Thursday afternoon.
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.
