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You might have heard the term St. Elmo's Fire from the movie, but it's also a meteorological phenomenon!
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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.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Saturday night.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot on the line for him this year.
A record-breaking number of fans explored Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Saturday night.
Here are the Pittsburgh Steelers' pick results from each round of the 2026 NFL draft.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot on the line for him this year.
In a one-on-one interview with KDKA, Gov. Josh Shapiro talked about the NFL draft, the state's economy and public transit.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is bring the famous Broadway musical, Hairspray, to life in Pittsburgh! Our very own Daisy Jade got a sneak peek!
For those who may want to experience the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, but worry it might not be the most family-friendly event, two organizations are teaming up to make sure there is plenty of family fun!
For the first time in 50 years, legendary music producer Rich Engler is opening up his vault that has guitars from some of the biggest musicians in history, and is auctioning them off! Boaz Frankel spoke with him about why he's doing this now.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade caught up with Pittsburgh's own DJ Bonics who is playing a big role in all the draft festivities at Point State Park!
Heather and David are closing out the week from Market Square and they're taking a look back on what was a historic night in Pittsburgh as the NFL draft officially began!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Saturday night.
Paul Skenes had a perfect game into the seventh inning, Konnor Griffin hit his first career home run on his 20th birthday and drove in three runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 on Friday night.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
Football fans from across the globe descended on Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL draft, where the city set a record for the amount of people in attendance. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer spoke with some fans who were thankful the NFL brought the event to the city.
President Trump was safely evacuated out of the White House House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday evening following a shooting.
Police have arrested a suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that took the life of a child in Beaver County.
As the 2026 NFL draft comes to a close in Pittsburgh, Saturday’s festivities didn’t slow down. Pittsburgh loves any chance they can to get active, and they did just that with the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K on Saturday morning. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
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.
