Local woman riding out Hurricane Melissa says it's "the scariest thing"
As Hurricane Melissa rips through Jamaica, thousands of locals and visitors are riding it out.
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As Hurricane Melissa rips through Jamaica, thousands of locals and visitors are riding it out.
Imelda was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane on Tuesday and threatened to bring hurricane conditions to Bermuda by Wednesday evening.
One viewer asks, "Why do Atlantic storms have one name and Pacific storms have another?"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As summer winds down, we approach the peak of hurricane season, so how does the eye of the storm develop?
Erin, the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, became post-tropical on Friday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said.
If you've ever wondered how hurricanes get their names, it's actually a pretty rigorous process!
There are some indications that the main development region for Atlantic tropical systems will become active in the next seven to 10 days.
The 2025 list of hurricane and tropical storm names was last used in 2019. This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have an above-normal number of storms.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at the country's forecasting agency.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
"CBS Mornings" contributor David Begnaud shows how Trooper got a second chance with a couple who share a longstanding connection with his breed.
Arrest records show Malinowsky was arrested for trespassing and failure to appear in court on previous charges of operating an unregistered vehicle and having no valid driver's license.
FEMA says it made some "operational adjustments" for safety reasons but said later it would resume normal operations after the threat turned out to be less serious than first feared.
Millions of homes and businesses had no power in the days after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Trump is one point closer to Harris nationally in CBS News' polling than last month, and the decisive battleground states also remain effectively even.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
Joseph Malinowski, known as "Lieutenant Dan," told CBS News that he wasn't afraid of Hurricane Milton, despite his boat being slammed into a wall.
People in Florida are cleaning up and starting the recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton rolled through.
Workers from the Pittsburgh-area branches of the Red Cross and the Salvation Army are in Florida for Hurricane Milton.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday was the last day to evacuate due to Hurricane Milton.
Two brothers from Western Pennsylvania living in Florida took different approaches ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
A man is set to face charges after two dogs were tied to the front door of the Washington Area Humane Society.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala sent a letter to local police chiefs alerting them about a change to the law.
An Ohio man was arrested in connection with a triple shooting in West Virginia that killed a beloved basketball coach and a city worker.
Travel agencies said that in the last year or so, there has been apprehension about traveling to Mexico.
Families are grappling with so many issues related to technology, and AI is developing so quickly that it can be hard to keep up.
A man is set to face charges after two dogs were tied to the front door of the Washington Area Humane Society.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala sent a letter to local police chiefs alerting them about a change to the law.
An Ohio man was arrested in connection with a triple shooting in West Virginia that killed a beloved basketball coach and a city worker.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Travel agencies said that in the last year or so, there has been apprehension about traveling to Mexico.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
Primanti Bros. is opening its doors early on Sunday as Team USA faces Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
Big rumors, real loss and very real parenting are just a few of the things that we’re getting caught up with in today’s Pop Talk Live with Melanie from 100.7 STAR.
It’s time to take a bite out of a local diner spot that came highly recommended to us from all of you in Butler County: Family Tradition Restaurant.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino is back to answer life’s most pressing question: Is there a proper way to eat diner food, and have we been doing it wrong this whole time?
Next up on our tour of PTL Diner Week, it’s off to Beaver County, where a drive-in diner is getting a lot of buzz. Daisy popped the top on her Mustang and took a trip up to Bridgewater to check it out.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Fans across the country and in western Pennsylvania erupted as the Americans defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
The Greensburg native won the bronze in the two-woman bobsled race.
Team Canada announced that Sidney Crosby will not play against the United States in the gold medal game.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
A new initiative called Variety of Firsts is kicking off across our area.
Here's how you can try not to bust your bracket, while supporting organizations in our community.
In today's Home Sweet Heather, we're making the viral potstickers recipe.
Your Forecast by the Ours: Feb. 23, 2026
A new documentary preserves the history, voices and culture of WAMO.
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.
