Lightning strikes have increased in Pittsburgh. Here's how to stay safe.
Getting zapped by lightning is an enormous danger, and with an uptick in strikes in the Pittsburgh area, here's what you need to know.
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Getting zapped by lightning is an enormous danger, and with an uptick in strikes in the Pittsburgh area, here's what you need to know.
You might have heard the term St. Elmo's Fire from the movie, but it's also a meteorological phenomenon!
An American Airlines flight was forced to land at the Pittsburgh International Airport after the plane was possibly hit by lightning.
This week happens to be Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
A Westmoreland County couple has a major cleanup process ahead of them after their house was struck by lightning.
The home on Lentz Road in Unity Township was hit by lightning and caught fire in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
No one was injured and everyone was able to get out safely.
Homeowners in Brighton Heights, who recently bought their house, were left to clean up after lightning struck their new home.
Runner safety was the chief concern as the Pittsburgh Marathon's return almost didn't happen.
A man died after he was struck by lightning while playing golf last week in northeastern Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Airfield crews at Pittsburgh International Airport were able to quickly repair one of the runways after it was struck by lightning.
On June 13, 1984, Harold Miller lost his son to a lightning strike in Westmoreland County.
An apartment building in Oakmont was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon.
A lightning strike in Moon Township caused a house fire Saturday night.
A man was struck by lightning in Schenley Park on Monday afternoon.
Crews battled a fire at a Jefferson Township monastery Thursday afternoon.
Severe weather led to flooding and lightning strikes in parts of our area Sunday night.
In Monroeville, a lightning bolt struck a tree and traveled a twisting path until it hit a nearby home Wednesday morning.
Heavy rains are causing flooding in parts of the area, including in Armstrong County. There are reports of flooding problems all over the county.
Crews are working to repair a crack in a smokestack at the Edgewood Elementary School that may have been caused by a lightning strike.
Emergency crews were called to a church in Fayette County following a possible lightning strike.
Another round of severe weather moved across the area Thursday afternoon, packing a lot of rain and lightning.
The strong storms and lightning that moved through the area overnight left behind some damage in parts of the area.
Lightning struck and damaged a church in Armstrong County Monday afternoon. According to emergency dispatchers, the incident happened on Main Street in Leechburg around noon.
Lightning struck a transformer box on a utility pole in West View early Tuesday morning.
When a fire destroyed Riley's Pour House in 2024, they pledged to rebuild. Now, it's finally happening.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
For nearly a decade, Allegheny Goatscape has provided goats to Frick Park in an effort to clear invasive species.
The Westmoreland County airport could once again take flight thanks to a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation.
It's the second game in 2 weeks that has had to restrict attendance due to an unspecified threat.
Thomas Robinson is accused of using his status within the Delta Upsilon fraternity to recruit pledges to help with drug trafficking.
A teenager is listed in grave condition after he fell approximately three stories from a roof in Highland Park.
When a fire destroyed Riley's Pour House in 2024, they pledged to rebuild. Now, it's finally happening.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
For nearly a decade, Allegheny Goatscape has provided goats to Frick Park in an effort to clear invasive species.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
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.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
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!
It's a special performance! The debut of a song written by PTL's Maria DeBone and performed by PTL producer Teddy Stevenson! After all, we are neighbors every day!
As part of the 5th annual PTL KDKA Turkey Fund Kickoff Show, celebrating 45 years of the KDKA Turkey Fund, six amazing partners and friends donated some prizes for lucky members in the live audience!
Auctioneer Roger Croll from Croll's Mills Auction Services returns to PTL, and he helps us with bidding on a live painting from Kati Schoeb, lunch with Dr. Lori, a PTL experience, and Pittsburgh Steelers tickets with on-field access!
It's a special edition of our weekly game, "What's It Worth?" Dr. Lori joined us on stage to appraise three items belonging to Mikey, Ron, and Daisy!
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.
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.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the AHN Field at Canonsburg Memorial Stadium.
Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4.
Christian Yelich's two-run double in the seventh inning sent the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
U.S. Steel's logo will be featured on all Penguins' helmets in the 2026-27 season.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh.
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.
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.
Local legend Donnie Iris will headline an early show at Pittsburgh's newest music venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
President Trump said he's banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move by his administration to target media outlets over their reporting.
The Department of Justice announced it reached an agreement with UPMC to end pediatric gender affirming care.
The popular Irish pub in Carnegie burned down nearly two years ago, and today, they're ready to rebuild. KDKA's Chris Hoffman was there for the groundbreaking.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
As they have for the better part of a decade, the goats from Allegheny Goatscape are back in Frick Park to clear some of the brush. KDKA's Josh Taylor had a lunch date with the munching goats.
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.
