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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.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Three tourists were shot and killed outside a rental home near Kissimmee, in Central Florida, in what authorities described as a random attack.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
Otters were captured playing in the snow on a trail camera in a Pennsylvania state park.
"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
Schools are already making plans for Tuesday, issuing delays and closures in anticipation of temperatures that will feel like sub-zero.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Three tourists were shot and killed outside a rental home near Kissimmee, in Central Florida, in what authorities described as a random attack.
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
A Brookline 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.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Another blast of winter is knocking on our door. It’s about to be cold, so the couch or movie theater is officially calling our names, and maybe an electric blanket, too!
PTL's etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, is here to share the rules we’re ready to say goodbye to in 2026.
We’re a few weeks into the new year, and if your resolutions are still hanging on, but your patience in the kitchen is not, Chef Doug Heilman is here with an easy, light recipe that delivers big flavor without the fuss.
Just a few days ago, champions were crowned at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and while some winners walked away with trophies, one took home bragging rights that you can sip!
Over the last few years, we’ve watched CBS News anchors from around the country say yes to the unknown in the CBS series “Never Too Late.” Now, Pittsburgh Today Live is throwing its hat, or should we say saw, into the ring.
A Brookline couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
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.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach for the first time in nearly 20 years after Mike Tomlin stepped down last week.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
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.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a bitter blast, with the windchill expected to make temperatures feel below zero.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
This week's edition of Intersections with Mamie Bah.
Here's how some Pittsburghers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back.
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.
