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 woman was critically injured after she was hit by the driver of a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus in Oakland on Monday.
A 15-year-old boy was on a FaceTime call with a friend when he was killed in a crash in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
Two people from Pennsylvania are facing charges after two girls from Tennessee were kidnapped, authorities said.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, begin Friday, Feb. 6.
Many homeowners across the Pittsburgh area are dealing with ice dams.
Punxsutawney Phil looked for his shadow during the 2026 Groundhog Day ceremony.
A woman was critically injured after she was hit by the driver of a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus in Oakland on Monday.
A 15-year-old boy was on a FaceTime call with a friend when he was killed in a crash in Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
Two people from Pennsylvania are facing charges after two girls from Tennessee were kidnapped, authorities said.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, begin Friday, Feb. 6.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
We’re talking with a financial expert from Clearview Federal Credit Union to learn how to keep our money safe and insulated this winter.
Chef and content creator Doug Heilman is showing us how to wow our friends with a potato board.
We’re taking a look at some viral videos, and with the help of Edgar Snyder, learning who is at fault.
Boaz is knocking on the door. Will Phil answer?
Daisy is jumping into a winter sport you’ll see at the big games, and that is curling!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, begin Friday, Feb. 6.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh is the best city in the country for football fans, according to a new ranking from WalletHub.
The surging Pittsburgh Penguins will have to find a way forward without longtime defenseman Kris Letang.
The Pittsburgh Penguins extended their winning streak to six with a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Jasmine Jones, a Greensburg, Pennsylvania, native, is a former Hempfield High School track and field star who is now heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, as one of the newest members of Team USA's bobsled roster. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
Many homeowners across the Pittsburgh area are dealing with ice dams
People are venturing out and walking on the city's frozen rivers. However, city officials warn against it.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
After a major winter storm and record low temperatures, a homeowner in Glassport said her gas service has failed repeatedly, leaving her and her neighbors without reliable heat.
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.
