NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S.
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.
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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.
With several events going on around the Pittsburgh region, plenty of people will be outside.
Are our health care systems seeing a rise in heat-related cases?
The consequences of a heat wave are more than just high temperatures.
More than 100,000 people were without power at one point after storms hit Western Pennsylvania amid a heat wave on Monday.
Duquesne Light expects to have power fully restored by Friday night.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he's working closely with utility companies to restore power
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
People in Ross Township who have been without power for two days are growing frustrated.
The hot weather continues on Wednesday as highs could reach once again into the mid-90s.
With Pittsburgh bracing for a heat wave, several cooling centers across the area are opening up.
An expert explains what should stay and what should go when it comes to the food in your fridge after losing power.
The heat isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
The 90-degree temperatures this week are especially a concern for those who work outside.
Doctors are stressing the importance of listening to your body as a potential heat wave descends on the Pittsburgh area.
What kind of precautions do firefighters take to cool off in hot weather?
An Excessive Heat Watch will go into place on Monday as a heat wave is possible this week.
Before the hot temperatures move in next week, we could see some strong to severe storms this evening.
Temperatures will soon be reaching into the 90s and staying cool is not as difficult as it may seem.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
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.
The universe is full of waves, and they are not all created equally. Some are mechanical, and others are electromagnetic, even though they are all energy!
Temperature records have been breaking all over, as our Earth registers some of the hottest periods ever measured. Experts say it's the "new normal."
After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the Burbank home, police said. It was also seen in the neighborhood.
Sometimes prolonged summer heat creates a "heat dome."
A former Westmoreland County police chief and a man accused of dealing him prescription pills are facing charges, the DA's office announced.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
A water main break that affects the courthouse and sheriff's office has closed both for the day.
An hours-long standoff ended early on Friday morning, and a man wanted in New Jersey was taken into custody in Sharon.
A former Westmoreland County police chief and a man accused of dealing him prescription pills are facing charges, the DA's office announced.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
A water main break that affects the courthouse and sheriff's office has closed both for the day.
An hours-long standoff ended early on Friday morning, and a man wanted in New Jersey was taken into custody in Sharon.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier tells us about four things to see and do this weekend.
Heather and David are learning about a new eye care option in Cranberry Township, and how screens are adding to your eyes’ wear and tear.
Heather and David are joined by Pamela Mysels from Fine Wine & Good Spirits to learn how to make some seasonable sips!
Mikey is hanging out with Joey Thurby from Neighborhood Ford Store to learn what her car needs, now that winter is here.
Former Steelers quarterback and founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation Charlie Batch is in studio with Heather and David to talk about the PTL Toy Drive, specifically what happens to the gifts once the toy drive is over.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
With costs expected to go up for the Affordable Care Act, people are examining potentially more affordable options.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Skenes and Dunne joined a two-day USO Tour and visited sailors abord the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five games.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
On Saturday, the powder will be ready, and the slopes will be set when Seven Springs officially opens for the season. KDKA's Jessica Riley caught up with General Manager Brett Cook about what visitors can expect this year.
A water main break downtown has shut down the Allegheny County Courthouse as well as the City-County Building. KDKA's Ross Guidotti has more on the impact of the closure and when the break is expected to be fixed.
You may have noticed that the holiday shopping traffic has been pretty rough this year, but there's a reason for that. John Shumway reached out to PennDOT to find out why.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
