Environmental group files intent to sue U.S. Steel
The environmental group Three Rivers Waterkeeper intends to sue U.S. Steel over oil sheens in the Monongahela River.
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The environmental group Three Rivers Waterkeeper intends to sue U.S. Steel over oil sheens in the Monongahela River.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
A federal judge ordered the Chemours Chemical Company to immediately stop discharging unlawful levels of cancer-causing chemicals into the Ohio River from the company's Washington Works plant in West Virginia.
Concerns came after the Allegheny County Health Department said repairs were being done inside the plant.
Pittsburgh is in the top 12 and top 16 for the two worst air quality categories (smog and soot related air quality), worse than last year's report.
The legacy toy company is increasing the certified renewable or recycled materials that go into its bricks in an effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
U.S. Steel is trying to put people at ease about what a battery shutdown at its Clairton Coke Works could mean for the area.
One of the oldest parts of U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works has shut down for good.
A new study finds that county residents have a higher mortality rate from fine particulate pollution than other parts of the country, particularly in the poorer towns of the Mon Valley and parts of the city.
A new study finds that county residents have a higher mortality rate from fine particulate pollution than other parts of the country, particularly in the poorer towns of the Mon Valley and parts of the city. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is unveiling a plan to fight climate change.
A court says Pennsylvania can't enforce a regulation to make power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
David K. Smith, 55, of Paducah, Kentucky, entered the plea in federal court in Huntington to discharge of refuse into navigable waters.
Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court.
Extreme temperatures and air pollution are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks that result in death.
A Pennsylvania nonprofit released a new report revealing the state’s largest climate polluters in 2021. KDKA's Briana Smith has more on the locations of these facilities and their impact on the environment.
Ohio will have until the end of June to finish a plan to aimed at combating toxic algae blooms that have flourished in Lake Erie since the late 1990s.
Young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems are advised to limit outdoor activities.
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
Researchers say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Greenpeace USA blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as "fiction."
The Allegheny County Health Department issued the alert Saturday morning.
Organizers said that 70 years ago, the rivers were comparable to an open sewer.
It is part of a court settlement with the EPA and the Allegheny County Health Department.
A recent study showed Pittsburgh is still among the worst cities for air quality.
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said there's room for movement locally in comparison to the national average.
Hector Saballos Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the bar, citing negligence and safety issues.
Evan Jackson, 19, and Kiara Williams, 19, are each facing charges in connection with a Swissvale armed carjacking earlier this month.
Police are searching for a suspect in a brutal assault in Beaver County.
A 6-year-old boy died in a motocross crash in West Virginia over the weekend, officials say.
Evan Jackson, 19, and Kiara Williams, 19, are each facing charges in connection with a Swissvale armed carjacking earlier this month.
The eaglets in the U.S. Steel nest are starting to fledge, with two of them recently taking their first flights above the Monongahela River.
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said there's room for movement locally in comparison to the national average.
Hector Saballos Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the bar, citing negligence and safety issues.
Police are searching for a suspect in a brutal assault in Beaver County.
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Chef Crystal from Giant Eagle shows us how to turn blueberries into a delicious cobbler.
The Andy Warhol Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a centennial celebration. Mikey gives us a preview of this birthday bash!
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures. This week, Dr. Lori takes us "round and round" with the value of these circular-shaped items.
Daisy Jade is kicking off her morning with some yoga, but she's on a farm, surrounded by livestock.
Heather and David unveil their "new home" for the next few weeks, and childhood nostalgia comes back for Taste It Tuesday!
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.
Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.
Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Pirates.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
Chef Crystal from Giant Eagle shows us how to turn blueberries into a delicious cobbler.
The Andy Warhol Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a centennial celebration. Mikey gives us a preview of this birthday bash!
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures. This week, Dr. Lori takes us "round and round" with the value of these circular-shaped items.
Daisy Jade is kicking off her morning with some yoga, but she's on a farm, surrounded by livestock.
Heather and David unveil their "new home" for the next few weeks, and childhood nostalgia comes back for Taste It Tuesday!
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.
