Japanese moon lander touches down, but doomed by power glitch
Japan's innovative "SLIM" moon lander safely touched down, but appeared to be doomed by a post-landing power loss.
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Japan's innovative "SLIM" moon lander safely touched down, but appeared to be doomed by a post-landing power loss.
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander has likely met its fiery end
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
The countdown is on, with history being made right here in Pittsburgh as Astrobotic's lunar lander finally goes to the moon with Carnegie Mellon's rover on board.
Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended.
If successful, this will be the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon since the Apollo program.
Americans from Oregon to Texas were able to view this weekend's eclipse.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
On Aug. 30, you will be able to see the month's second full moon, also known as a blue moon. It will appear bigger and brighter than usual, making it a supermoon, too.
August features a pair of supermoons. The second supermoon will be a rare blue moon.
The minimum distance between Mars and Earth is about 34 million miles, according to NASA.
The new development would be situated on land used as parking lots and owned by the Carnegie Science Center.
Venture Outdoors will be offering a unique way to experience Saturday's strawberry moon at North Park.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
The phenomenon, once known as "Earthshine," occurs when the dark side of the moon is illuminated by light reflecting off planet Earth.
A Pittsburgh native will have to wait a little longer for his space journey.
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
PTL's Daisy Jade visits Astrobotic's new Moonshot Museum to talk with Executive Director Sam Moore about the new spacecraft they are building.
NASA said the eclipse will provide a little "celestial magic" during the so-called Beaver Moon.
The duo took thousands of photos to create the glowing image of Earth's lunar companion – and it does not disappoint.
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching, with plans to grace the night sky on Sunday night.
Astrobotic aims to launch the first-ever commercial mission to the moon.
The top two seeds in Class 5A are ready to battle it out for the WPIAL Championship on Saturday at Heinz Field.
Jason Isbell says he's requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test for anyone attending his shows.
A late astronaut and Pittsburgh native is receiving a special honor.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Savanna Jones, a student at Wilberforce University in Ohio, has died.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Savanna Jones, a student at Wilberforce University in Ohio, has died.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
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.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel is getting dirty with this assignment, but it's all in an effort to clean up Pittsburgh's parks!
It started with just one location, and one idea, now 70 years later, Pittsburgh's own 84 Lumber has become a household name!
This year, you can skip the shopping cart and find something one-of-a-kind at the I Made It Market! Carrie Nardini joins us to show some of the unique gifts you can get for mom.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is meeting the cast of Pittsburgh Musical Theater's production of Dear Evan Hansen, and she even got a sneak peek at the upcoming performances!
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.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
JJ Wetherholt led off with a home run against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, and the St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 10-5 to complete a four-game sweep.
Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
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.
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.
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.
The paper's leadership will oversee a staff that is considerably smaller than its current size.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA's Ricky Sayer got the chance to tag along with Pittsburgh EMS during the 2026 NFL draft.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The coach of the Bishop Canevin baseball team is looking for a living donor. He is in stage 5 renal failure.
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.
