US Steel Fined $1.8M For Clairton Coke Works Emissions
The Allegheny County Health Department fined U.S. Steel $1.8 million for emissions from the Clairton Coke Plant.
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The Allegheny County Health Department fined U.S. Steel $1.8 million for emissions from the Clairton Coke Plant.
The Pennsylvania attorney general's office indicated it might seek the removal of a judge expected to preside over a criminal case in which he has ties to the defendant.
There's a new owner and a remediation plan for the last remaining coal-fired power plant in Allegheny County.
It's the biggest public works project in the history of the region: $2.5 billion in construction aimed at cleaning up our rivers and streams.
The Allegheny County Health Department is fining U.S. Steel for air pollution violations at the Clairton Coke Works.
The Allegheny County Health Department will start sending public air quality alerts for the Mon Valley.
It's a day of bad air in the Mon Valley.
The PWSA is pleading guilty for violating the Clean Water Act, accused of discharging sludge into the Allegheny River.
Many take the air we breathe here in Pittsburgh for granted, but suddenly it's become the topic of major debate.
Environmental experts, supporters and doctors say that everyone in Allegheny County has a right to breathe cleaner air, and that's why they want to boost funding for the Allegheny County Health Department in order to crack down on the biggest polluters.
The Allegheny County Health Department thousands of dollars in more fines against U.S. Steel.
Giant Eagle soon hopes to expand its new policy of eliminating single-use plastic bags to all its stores.
Giant Eagle's process of eliminating single-use plastic bags begins Wednesday.
Carbon emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles are such an environmental problem that 11 states, including Pennsylvania, have created the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) to develop ways to reduce that pollution.
The families of young people diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer confronted Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday over what they called his administration's insufficient response to a health crisis they blame on pollution from the shale gas industry.
Officials approved a plan for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority to reduce the flow of sewage into local rivers.
US Steel and Allegheny County Health Department resolved enforcement orders associated with multiple fires.
People who live or work in Allegheny County can now monitor air pollution in real time.
Gov. Tom Wolf supports allowing his administration to study a petition calling for a cap-and-trade program in Pennsylvania.
Researchers say cooking, cleaning, and other household activities generate levels of pollution in the average home similar to that of a polluted major city.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
Starbucks is going strawless.
The once clear water in several local creeks is now dirty and cloudy, and the people who live nearby are concerned about their safety.
Scientists in Britain and the United States say they have engineered a plastic-eating enzyme that could help in the fight against pollution.
While many areas in the U.S. try to crack down on the littering aspect of not cleaning up after your dog, studies are also finding that dog poop is becoming a major environmental hazard too.
We see icicles hanging down from awnings and roofs, but have you ever seen them form sideways?
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
We will get a few flakes overnight, but little accumulation after a sunny and warm day.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Powered by marshmallows and a big heart, Xander O'Brien has strong opinions about breakfast.
We see icicles hanging down from awnings and roofs, but have you ever seen them form sideways?
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
We will get a few flakes overnight, but little accumulation after a sunny and warm day.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Steelers president Art Rooney II said the new playing surface will be made with a different blend of grass than what has been used in the past.
The new uniforms will be used for the men's and women's teams along with the youth academy students.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
It's common to see icicles hanging from roofs or awnings, but can they form sideways? The Barton Family saw just that, and Ray Petelin explains how it may have happened!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
The U.S. and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday.
A photo shows a person standing on the top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin'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.
