ALCOSAN's $2.5B Plan To Clean Rivers Costs Ratepayers, Raises Objections From Environmentalists
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.
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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.
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.
Of the more than 8 billion people in the world, it's estimated less than 1% have been to all seven continents.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to add regulations to the pet cremation industry to protect animals.
Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking.
An Ohio man is facing felony charges out of Washington County after police said he vandalized a local church.
The Roberto Clemente Museum says Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
Of the more than 8 billion people in the world, it's estimated less than 1% have been to all seven continents.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to add regulations to the pet cremation industry to protect animals.
Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking.
An Ohio man is facing felony charges out of Washington County after police said he vandalized a local church.
The Roberto Clemente Museum says Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking.
Election Day is next week, and we are taking a deeper dive into what voters will see on their ballots in the city. Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is one of a group of local lawmakers who continue to fight layoffs of federal employees by the Trump administration.
The idea for the bill actually started as a middle school social studies project.
Months after the Social Security Administration wrongly declared her dead, Renee Williams is still getting her life back on track.
Sure, cleaning the house is what we think of when it comes to spring cleaning, but it also applies to your bank account.
A new report shows that regional food insecurity continues to rise in the Pittsburgh region.
A Pittsburgh restaurant was hit with a consumer alert after an inspector reported finding dead mice and rodent droppings.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 5.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Some local students are getting ready to travel to Michigan for a one-of-a-kind competition that's all about problem solving. It's called Odyssey of the Mind and we got to see some of the inventions the students created.
We learned more about the upcoming CCAC Automotive Scholarship Car Cruise from our friends at the Neighborhood Ford Store.
A new musical called "Madame Clicquot" is popping the cork right here in Pittsburgh and the stars were here in the studio to chat more about the groundbreaking show.
Fire up the grill, because it's National BBQ Day! We were joined by Walter's BBQ in Lawrenceville to celebrate in the most delicious way.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to add regulations to the pet cremation industry to protect animals.
A tree crashed into a home in Pittsburgh during storms weeks ago, and the homeowners said they have been getting the "runaround" about cleanup.
Above the Challenge offers interactive experiences for individuals on the state's waiver program who are to get out and learn life skills.
Recent outbursts and stories surrounding Sen. John Fetterman have raised questions about his mental health.
Pittsburgh, a city strapped for cash, is owed more than $1 million in uncollected bills for police security.
A recent study shows that rule changes in youth soccer that started in 2016 to reduce concussions are helping.
For the past 24 years, Barbara Kutilek and Moochie Donatucci have dedicated their lives to the cause, but said it's time to say goodbye.
KDKA-TV is joining other stations and companies across our Paramount family in marking Mental Health Action Day.
Sometimes when patients are admitted to hospitals, they catch infections known as "hospital-acquired" or "healthcare-associated" infections.
A film made right here in Pittsburgh, "The Ebony Canal," spotlights black infant health, allowing mothers to share their stories in the hope of reducing health disparities. We were joined by the film's director, Emmai Alaquiva, and two of the mothers featured in the film, Mariah Peoples and Larissa Lane.
The Roberto Clemente Museum says Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A recent study shows that rule changes in youth soccer that started in 2016 to reduce concussions are helping.
Gene Lamont returns to the Pirates as a special advisor, and Truby will serve as a coach.
The Preakness Stakes has a field of nine horses set to race Saturday in Baltimore for the 2025 running of the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal is 90 percent complete, officials said on Tuesday during a tour.
The $43 million project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Fortune named Sheetz one of the most innovative companies in America.
Rite Aid will close 47 stores soon, including several across the Pittsburgh region.
According to reporting, Nippon Steel is doubling down on its efforts to acquire U.S. Steel by mid-June.
The Roberto Clemente Museum says Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
This weekend in Indiana County, the Jimmy Stewart Museum is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
The Pirates are giving away Mac Miller bobbleheads during a game in July, honoring the late rapper with deep Pittsburgh roots.
A Pittsburgh casting company is looking for paid extras to be in the pilot episode of a "Prison Break" reboot.
The popular rock bands Kansas and Jefferson Starship are coming to Fayette County this summer.
Of the more than 8 billion people in the world, it's estimated less than 1% have been to all seven continents. One of the people making up this elusive club lives right in the Pittsburgh area. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman has more, On A Positive Note.
Here's what you need to know about the Millvale Music Festival.
This weekend in Indiana County, the Jimmy Stewart Museum is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Election Day is next week, and we are taking a deeper dive into what voters will see on their ballots in the city. Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Severe storms rocked the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday evening.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
