Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for chunks of space rock
Meteorite hunters are combing Ohio for fragments of a space rock that streaked across the sky earlier this week.
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Meteorite hunters are combing Ohio for fragments of a space rock that streaked across the sky earlier this week.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Cameras in the Pittsburgh area captured a bright meteor streaking across blue sky on Tuesday morning.
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars sold for more than $5 million when it went up for auction on Wednesday at Sotheby's.
People reported seeing a meteor streak across the sky in the Pittsburgh area on Monday night.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
People across the eastern U.S. and in parts of Canada saw a dazzling light show on Wednesday night, as a fireball entered the atmosphere and burned up.
The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 41 miles per second.
A bright meteor was captured blazing across the sky on a doorbell camera in
Suzy Kop, a resident of the home, told CBS Philadelphia that the object landed in her father's bedroom.
The 1-meter asteroid was discovered just hours before it hit Earth's atmosphere and almost 10 years to the day that an asteroid about 20 times bigger hit Chelyabinsk, Russia.
The American Meteor Society received over 200 reports of this large meteor.
The American Meteor Society received over 200 reports of this large meteor on Thursday. (Video credit: William Glasser In Latrobe)
The meteor shower was visible to some in the Pittsburgh region.
A meteor appeared to fall from the sky above Beaver County last night.
Several reports poured in about a green fireball or meteor streaking across the sky in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening.
Early on Sunday morning, hundreds of reports poured in after what appeared to be a meteor lit up the skies across the East Coast.
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, the Leonid meteor shower will send shooting stars across the sky.
When the skies above Pittsburgh lit up early Wednesday morning, social media was abuzz trying to figure out what it was or what had just happened.
Several social media users across the east coast reported seeing a streak of light across the morning sky followed by a bright flash.
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower puts on one long summer show in July and August, but it will peak at the end of July.
Australian scientists are searching for the remnants of a meteor which burned spectacularly across the sky in Perth Tuesday night.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
There are growing calls for Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena to step down from his leadership position.
A Whitehall man who went viral for turning his front yard into a food pantry says he's expanding his efforts to help keep kids fed over summer break.
Not only are gas prices hitting everyday drivers, they're also hitting the bottom lines of first responders' operations.
The former office manager of Willowbrook Country Club in Apollo is accused of stealing more than $300,000.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
There are growing calls for Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena to step down from his leadership position.
A Whitehall man who went viral for turning his front yard into a food pantry says he's expanding his efforts to help keep kids fed over summer break.
Not only are gas prices hitting everyday drivers, they're also hitting the bottom lines of first responders' operations.
The former office manager of Willowbrook Country Club in Apollo is accused of stealing more than $300,000.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
Mikey introduces us to Danny, a young man who dreams of a future in law.
For decades, Rick Sebak has been synonymous with the City of Pittsburgh, and he's got the stories to tell. He took a walk with our very own Boaz Frankel to hear some of those tales.
More than 25 restaurants in Oakland are offering everything from quick bites to full dining experiences, and here to tell us about it and how you can plan your culinary tour are Chris as Will from the University Club at Pitt.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re talking with “Listen Lucy” Founder, Jordan Corcoran about the camp she started for young minds.
Travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on the show, and he's giving you the advice you need for your summer plans, OR, if you're planning to follow the Steelers to Paris, how you can save some cash to get there.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
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 Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Evgeni Malkin might get his wish to remain in Pittsburgh.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave. Meghan Schiller reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A Whitehall man who went viral for turning his front yard into a food pantry says he's expanding his efforts to help keep kids fed over summer break.
Gas prices continue to sit near the $5 mark for the better part of the Pittsburgh region. Not only is it impacting people's wallets, but it's also hitting the bottom lines of first responders' operations. Chris Hoffman reports.
As gas prices in western Pennsylvania near $5 a gallon, it's putting a strain on everyone's wallets. Josh Taylor has some tips for how to save.
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.
