At Televised Town Hall, Toomey Predicts Quick Aid To Harvey Victims
Sen. Pat Toomey predicted that Congress will move quickly on an emergency aid package for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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Sen. Pat Toomey predicted that Congress will move quickly on an emergency aid package for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Rescuers began a block-by-block search of tens of thousands of Houston homes Thursday, pounding on doors and shouting as they looked for anyone — alive or dead — who might have been left behind in Harvey's fetid floodwaters, which have now damaged more than 87,000 homes and destroyed nearly 7,000 statewide.
The White House says President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts.
A baseball game won't fix Houston's problems. But it will help.
In Texas, the official death toll surpassed 30 on Wednesday and was expected to climb as authorities investigated several other deaths to determine whether they were storm related.
A woman who moved to Pittsburgh from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina says seeing the aftermath of Harvey brings back difficult memories.
Gasoline prices are going up and there's one obvious explanation -- the devastating, long-lasting storm in Texas.
Actress Sandra Bullock is donating $1 million dollars to help Hurricane Harvey victims.
Outdoors retailer Bass Pro Shops says they are donating dozens of boats and supplies to help with the ongoing rescues in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
The owner of a Houston mattress chain has opened up his stores as a shelter for hundreds of Texans displaced by floods.
With its flood defenses strained, the crippled city of Houston anxiously watched dams and levees Tuesday to see if they would hold until the rain stops, and meteorologists offered the first reason for hope — a forecast with less than an inch of rain and even a chance for sunshine.
Officials acknowledge the grim reality that fatalities linked to Harvey could soar once the devastating floodwaters recede.
Carmen Pace and her family have been trying to reach her brother, a Pittsburgh native living in Texas, for days now.
Some native Pittsburghers who are now living in Texas have been battered by the storms.
A television station is reporting that six family members are believed to have drowned in Houston when their van was swept away by floodwaters.
As Hurricane Harvey continues to ravage the Texas coast, here's a list of organizations that need donations for disaster relief.
While the weather has been mostly calm locally, moisture from a tropical depression could move in this week.
Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but it continues to batter parts of Texas.
A number of Pittsburghers are trapped in the floodwaters of Houston.
Fifteen assisted living facility residents were airlifted out of their flooded building to safety in Texas on Sunday.
ropical Storm Harvey continues to head back toward the Gulf of Mexico at a slow pace.
Both major airports in Houston have been closed amid severe flooding blamed on Tropical Storm Harvey.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says emergency personnel have responded to more than 2,000 calls to 911 for rescues in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. He said priority was being given to life-threatening calls.
President Donald Trump will travel to hurricane-ravaged Texas on Tuesday.
At least a dozen volunteers from western Pennsylvania are heading to Texas to help the Red Cross with Hurricane Harvey assistance.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
Jurkovec is facing two felony charges in connection with the alleged theft.
A 67-year-old Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a scam in which a caller falsely claimed to be a U.S. Secret Service agent.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is now in spay-and-neuter mode for the next day as part of its ninth annual spay-a-thon. KDKA-TV’s Jessica Riley shares more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from Allegheny Health Network's Wexford Hospital.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
