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.
Carter Pesacreta, a 16-year-old high school student, was killed in an ATV crash in Hancock County, West Virginia, officials said.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
At Aliquippa High School, a Penn State University researcher is studying head impacts to keep players safer.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Carter Pesacreta, a 16-year-old high school student, was killed in an ATV crash in Hancock County, West Virginia, officials said.
Chris "Block" Gordon, a popular TV personality and drag racer, was killed in a "devastating" crash at a raceway in Ohio, authorities said.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
A six-point buck was illegally shot in Bedford County, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Boaz loves cookies, so on his last day, we had Inside Out Cookie surprise him with lots of sweet treats.
Since Boaz loves making songs, producers Teddy and Maria made him a goodbye song for his last day.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh brings its education ambassador, Vedder, for Boaz's last day.
Heather and David talk about their weekends, and Boaz joins them for his last day at KDKA.
Daisy visits The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens to check out their newest exhibition!
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A Fayette County soccer organization is seeking help from the community after its soccer fields were vandalized.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Mike McCarthy wants to work with Joey Porter Jr., but the Pittsburgh Steelers and the cornerback are at an impasse over a new deal.
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.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene. According to Chelsie and Ian Brooks, it left them facing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Now they're questioning West Penn Power's response time. KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Football season is kicking into high gear and so is a research project using technology and physics to study head impacts in football. At Aliquippa High School, home to one of the most storied football teams in the region, a Penn State University researcher is studying head impacts to keep players safer. KDKA's Kristine Sorensen reports.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
President Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" before the U.S. unveiled new sanctions that Treasury chief Scott Bessent vowed would amount to "the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary."
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.
