Debate Rages On As Air Quality In Region Ranks Among The Worst In The Nation
Many take the air we breathe here in Pittsburgh for granted, but suddenly it's become the topic of major debate.
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.
A new study ranks Pennsylvania as the second worst in the nation when it comes industrial pollution in our waterways.
There are new warnings about pollution in Pittsburgh, which could affect tens of thousands of people who live and work Downtown.
Consol Energy has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a claim that its Bailey coal mining complex in southwestern Pennsylvania repeatedly polluted nearby streams beyond what's permitted under federal and state law.
A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey says more data is needed to be able to say for sure if a link exists between unconventional oil and gas development and degraded water quality.
The state is out with new information about how many private drinking water wells have been contaminated due to drilling activities.
The Department of Environmental Protection has put a drilling company on notice after drinking water was contaminated by gas drilling wastewater in Westmoreland County.
Every time it rains, raw sewage overflows into our rivers and streams – and the federal government is mandating a multi-billion dollar fix to our sewer systems.
The University of Pittsburgh's Posvar Hall will become the first Pitt building to have a roof that "eats" airborne pollution.
The Associated Press projects Republican Dave Sunday and Democrat Eugene DePasquale have won the nominations for Pennsylvania attorney general in Tuesday's primary election.
Summer Lee has defeated Bhavini Patel in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.
Steelers' QB Russell Wilson visited kids at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
KDKA-TV has the county-by-county results for Tuesday's presidential primary in Pennsylvania.
WalletHub released its "Most Gambling-Addicted States" report for 2024.
The Associated Press projects Republican Dave Sunday and Democrat Eugene DePasquale have won the nominations for Pennsylvania attorney general in Tuesday's primary election.
Find results here for Tuesday's primary election in Pennsylvania.
Summer Lee has defeated Bhavini Patel in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.
Steelers' QB Russell Wilson visited kids at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
KDKA-TV has the county-by-county results for Tuesday's presidential primary in Pennsylvania.
Summer Lee has defeated Bhavini Patel in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.
KDKA-TV has the county-by-county results for Tuesday's presidential primary in Pennsylvania.
Find results here for Tuesday's primary election in Pennsylvania.
A group of Thomas Jefferson High School students is helping voters fulfill their civic duty.
Some aren't even old enough to vote, but stationed at polling places in the South Hills and Mon Valley, a group of Thomas Jefferson High School students is helping voters fulfill their civic duty. KDKA-TV's Erica Mokay reports.
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
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Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
One realtor said no matter what neighborhood, home values are way up in Pittsburgh.
Cheers to Taste It Tuesday! We're sampling Yinzer Lager and other new beer flavors from Fat Head's Brewery.
In today's Something Good, we wanted to give a big round of applause and congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steel City Selects, an all-girls hockey association in our area. They recently brought home the bronze medal at the USA Hockey national tournament!
Outreach Teen and Family Services provides counseling services and programs to Pittsburgh teenagers and their families. We learned more about how they help the community and got a preview of their upcoming Golden Gala.
David and Heather play another game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Get your swing ready for golf season. Celina checked out the 1781 Club on PTL this morning!
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
A Pitt professor helps Hollywood get public health representation right.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
A West Virginia hospital has confirmed the first known case of measles in the state since 2009.
There's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients.
Coal miners can breathe at least a small sigh of relief with the new federal rule that cuts their exposure to silica dust.
The money donated comes from Malkin's 'I'm Score for Kids' initative.
Scottie Scheffler winning the RBC Heritage was inevitable.
Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, rookie Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended their skid at six games, beating Milwaukee 4-2 to stop the Brewers' four-game win streak.
Jakob Junis was reportedly alert and conscious after being hit in the head with a ball on Monday at PNC Park.
Wilyer Abreu had three hits and drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Spirit is adding a new nonstop route out of the Pittsburgh International Airport.
This will be the final week of business for the Oakland ice cream shop.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh to meet with steelworkers, promising to keep U.S. Steel American-owned.
The Labor Department has issued a new rule intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust.
A Pitt professor helps Hollywood get public health representation right.
Pitbull is coming to Star Lake this year.
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
The park is opening today for its 126th season.
Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Have you ever watched a TV show like "ER" where there is a lot of medical knowledge needed to portray the stories properly? It turns out there's actually a local professor who helps Hollywood get public health representation right. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd reports.
The shutdown of a marquee ride at Kennywood is now the focus of a legal battle.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
An organization in Penn Hills is giving young people not only a safe place to go and have fun after school, but a place for the community to gather. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen has more.
When kids are growing up, a lot of them say they want to be firefighters. Well, now's your chance. The Pittsburg Bureau of Fire is seeking the area's best to join the ranks of their department. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.