Study: Pa. 2nd Worst In Nation In Waterway Industrial Pollution
A new study ranks Pennsylvania as the second worst in the nation when it comes industrial pollution in our waterways.
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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.
Pittsburgh will host one of four national public hearings on the Obama administration's plan to limit carbon dioxide pollution from electric power plants.
People who live in Bellevue and Avalon have long complained about pollution from the Shenango Coke Plant on Neville Island.
Little Blue is a two-square mile lagoon containing untold tons of coal combustion waste, and folks who live nearby say it's made their lives a misery.
AGH received grant money to conduct a study to find the cause of increase asthma in children in the Pittsburgh area.
Seven of 10 members of the Neville Island Good Neighbors Working Group are quitting, saying they're frustrated that air pollution caused by a Pittsburgh-area coke plant isn't being fixed fast enough.
Local climate change experts are coming together next month to persuade Pittsburghers to begin using sustainable energy instead of non-renewable energy resources that pollute and raise the temperature of the Earth.
From the air it might look like an inviting lake, but Little Blue Run is filled with fly ash and calcium sulfate trapped at FirstEnergy's Bruce Manfield Plant seven miles away.
Every year Americans use more than 100 billion plastic bags.
A new bill introduced by State Sen. Daylin Leach could impose a two cent tax on each new plastic bag used by grocery shoppers statewide.
New research in Pennsylvania demonstrates that it's hard to nail down how often natural gas drilling is contaminating drinking water: One study found high levels of methane in some water wells within a half-mile of gas wells, while another found some serious methane pollution occurring naturally, far away from drilling.
Elderly people and anyone with respiratory issues are advised to stay indoors this weekend because of poor air quality.
One West Virginia community has found a valuable new use for a low-tech tool: A dog's nose is sniffing out the source of sewage-system leaks fouling local waterways.
Chris Moore was joined by the Professor and Chair of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA and former CDC Atlanta employee Richard Joseph Jackson on Sunday.
The test is simple, but if you fail, it'll cost you as much as $10,000 -- potentially bankrupting many.
A citizens' group has sued a longwall mining company in southwestern Pennsylvania, claiming it is polluting key waterways - including at least one high-quality fishing stream - that feed the Monongahela River.
With all the hot weather this summer, 2012 has had 13 ozone action days so far – already more than last year's nine days, seven in 2010 and six in 2009. Breathing ozone can trigger coughing, a scratchy throat, or worse, it can aggravate asthma and emphysema.
Thirteen Pittsburgh-area families in need are getting new furnaces as part of the Tudi Mechanical Systems' "Heat for the Needy" charity program.
A man is in custody after Pittsburgh police say he attempted to impersonate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a burglary.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Expecting senior citizens to be able to move homes on their own can pose a serious risk, but one nonprofit found a safe solution.
A woman was taken into custody after she allegedly stabbed a patient to death at the Polk Living Center in Venango County.
Thirteen Pittsburgh-area families in need are getting new furnaces as part of the Tudi Mechanical Systems' "Heat for the Needy" charity program.
A man is in custody after Pittsburgh police say he attempted to impersonate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a burglary.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Team PTL shares simple ways to find happiness with one go-to move!
Tony Ciotoli, from City Grows, shows us which plants can help purify spaces during the cold, stuffy winter months!
Fitness Trainer, Daniel Hill of House Call Personal Training, shows us some simple exercises to get your body moving!
Local content creator, Jimmy Big Muscles, channeled his “Nonna’s” Chicken Cotoletta for today’s recipe!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
McConnell, a Chartiers Valley High School graduate, reached the milestone with two assists in the first quarter of Friday's game.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Thirteen Pittsburgh-area families in need are getting new furnaces as part of the Tudi Mechanical Systems' "Heat for the Needy" charity program.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A man is in custody after Pittsburgh police say he attempted to impersonate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a burglary.
A suspect is in custody after two people were found dead following a shooting in Beaver County. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Moving is stressful no matter your age, but for senior citizens, moving can pose a serious safety risk. That's why Jill Yesko Diana founded the nonprofit Safe Moves for Seniors to lend a free helping hand. Megan Shinn spoke to her about her work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
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.
