Extreme heat warning for Pittsburgh area continues Saturday
The extreme heat warning for the Pittsburgh area has been extended through Saturday night.
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The extreme heat warning for the Pittsburgh area has been extended through Saturday night.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
The residents of the Marian Plaza Apartments in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood do not have air conditioning.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
The last time Pittsburgh hit 100 degrees was in 1995.
The National Weather Service is reminding people in the Pittsburgh area to take precautions in the dangerous heat.
A heat wave is bearing down on western Pennsylvania with high temperatures and "feels like" temperatures expected to be near 100 degrees.
The hottest temperatures of 2026 are expected this week with heat indexes forecasted to be near 100 degrees.
The heat is on in the Pittsburgh area this week. Here's how high the temperatures will get.
The hottest daytime temperatures of the week are expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Pittsburgh area is bracing for a heat wave over the next several days with high temperatures expected at or near 90 degrees for multiple days in a row.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
More than 160 million people are experiencing extreme heat in parts of the U.S. The dangerous heat has forced some young athletes to change how they practice.
The hot, sticky weekend is continuing into the start of the week.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley.
Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
Some people are seeking relief from the heat in libraries.
A Pittsburgh woman is facing charges after police said she left her dogs outside, giving both of them heat stroke.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high temperatures.
Firefighters in Canton Township, Washington County, faced extreme heat and dry fire hydrants on Wednesday.
A pharmacist warns that certain medications may put people at greater risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
As the Pittsburgh area deals with the extreme heat, doctors are warning that there can be serious health consequences.
A lifeguard shortage is complicating the summer schedule of the public pool in Derry Borough, leaders say.
With extreme heat remaining in place across the Pittsburgh region through at least Wednesday, several cooling centers have opened to give residents a place to escape the dangerous temperatures.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
PennDOT is utilizing its Western Regional Traffic Management Center to stay one step ahead of trouble on detour routes during the closure of the Parkway East.
Three people are facing charges after a naked child was found walking on a road in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
Jacob Huber, 24, died at the scene after his vehicle was hit head-on by another vehicle that was driving the wrong way on the highway.
The 7th hole at Seven Oaks is one of the biggest tests on the course, a challenging par 5.
Jacob Huber, 24, died at the scene after his vehicle was hit head-on by another vehicle that was driving the wrong way on the highway.
PennDOT is utilizing its Western Regional Traffic Management Center to stay one step ahead of trouble on detour routes during the closure of the Parkway East.
During the Parkway East closure, PennDOT is encouraging drivers to use a website that provides updates on how traffic is flowing around the I-376 detours.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Three people are facing charges after a naked child was found walking on a road in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s One Day of Giving will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Your donation can help more than 200 local nonprofits providing essentials like food, shelter, healthcare, and childcare. Today, Daisy Jade heads to the Rainbow Kitchen Community Services in Homestead, where they’ve been serving the Mon Valley with meals, hope, and support for more than 40 years.
Bruster’s brings out some new flavors just in time for National Ice Cream Day, and if you’re lucky, you may be able to score free ice cream for a year!
Heather takes us over to a fantasy mobile book vendor to explore the possibilities at the upcoming Brighton Heights Book Fair.
Dr. Lori brings us some antique metals. Do you know what they’re worth?
Heather and David are getting an early taste of Picklesburgh for today’s Taste It Tuesday!
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
The 7th hole at Seven Oaks is one of the biggest tests on the course, a challenging par 5.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mystic Rock, which hosted the 84 Lumber Classic for many years, remains one of the best championship courses in western Pennsylvania.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Paul Skenes won his second straight start after going winless for nine in a row.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours!
While its name is changing, Astrobotic's mission isn't.
PennDOT utilizes a real-time traffic center to try and stay ahead of issues that pop up on the detours during the 25-day closure of the Parkway East.
Jacob Huber, 24, died at the scene of the crash.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s One Day of Giving will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Your donation can help more than 200 local nonprofits providing essentials like food, shelter, healthcare, and childcare. Today, Daisy Jade heads to the Rainbow Kitchen Community Services in Homestead, where they’ve been serving the Mon Valley with meals, hope, and support for more than 40 years.
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.
