Local Utility Crews Mobilizing For Superstorm Sandy
Local utility crews have mobilized their workers in preparation for widespread power outages anticipated from Superstorm Sandy.
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Local utility crews have mobilized their workers in preparation for widespread power outages anticipated from Superstorm Sandy.
Counties to the east, like Fayette and Westmoreland, are the first to feel the impact of Superstorm Sandy. At the Laurel Summit on Monday afternoon, a heavy, slushy rain pounded the pavement.
In light of the bad weather expected with Hurricane Sandy, local communities are opening up emergency shelters to help people ride out the storm.
The Pittsburgh region is experiencing some persistent rain associated with the so-called Superstorm Sandy, and the soggy ground is likely what caused a hillside to give way in Bridgeville Monday morning.
Sunday afternoon, Gov. Tom Corbett talked about the state's plan for Hurricane Sandy and disaster preparedness efforts.
There's a big mess to clean up for lots of people today after Thursday's powerful storms left their mark across the area. The storms left a messy trail marking their presence, from downed trees to landslides to tens of thousands of people without power.
Some people in western Pennsylvania remain without power after strong storms pummeled the region Thursday.
An accident involving a tractor trailer has knocked out power to part of Uniontown.
A power outage caused some problems at the Allegheny County Jail Sunday evening.
Following a line of afternoon thunderstorms, several thousand homes are without power in the Pittsburgh area.
Several people were without power Thursday morning in Penn Hills after a car slammed into a utility pole overnight and then caught fire.
Strong winds have caused power outages across the area. Allegheny Power has approximately 8,500 customers without power.
With some snow in the forecast, crews were out pre-treating the roads Sunday evening with salt and gravel. But for some residents, the damage was already done when this afternoon's high winds knocked down power lines. Many were left without electricity as temperatures plummeted.
A second power outage has delayed the game with 12:13 in the second quarter. The 49ers lead 6-0. Roethlisberger, who is playing with a high ankle sprain, threw two interceptions in the first quarter.
Another round of storms has knocked out power for thousands of residents in the Pittsburgh area.
Strong thunderstorms rolled through the area this morning. Some locations saw heavy rains, lightning and for others, dime-sized hail.
The thunderstorms and the hot weather have caused some power outages in the Pittsburgh area. According to Duquesne Light, 7,000 customers are without power, mostly in the northern and eastern parts of Allegheny County.
Scattered power outages only made things worse for people dealing with intense heat in the Pittsburgh region.
Fast-moving storms hit the Pittsburgh area Monday night and knocked out power to thousands.
A copper wire theft knocked out power for thousands of people in Cranberry Township.
People in one Pittsburgh neighborhood opened a fire hydrant to keep cool on Monday, which caused a landslide and knocked out power.
Multiple lightning strikes led to the massive power outages in Butler County and northern Allegheny County Tuesday night.
Crews are cleaning up after another round of severe weather moved across the area early this morning.
The gusty winds have kept power crews working all weekend to restore service.
Power is still out for many residents across the area following Wednesday's severe weather.
The heaviest rain is expected from around 6 p.m. through 10 p.m.
A number of schools in the Pittsburgh area have issued delays due to winter weather and potential for freezing rain.
A Slice of New York is opening a Pittsburgh location centered around square pizzas while Burghers Brewing is expanding into the former Sly Fox brewery at the Highline.
White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield is the friendliest small business in Pennsylvania, according to the study by the Advance Funds Network.
Pitt's season didn't end the way they wanted it to last year but Mason Heintschel said he's excited to take the next step in his second year with the team.
The heaviest rain is expected from around 6 p.m. through 10 p.m.
A number of schools in the Pittsburgh area have issued delays due to winter weather and potential for freezing rain.
A Slice of New York is opening a Pittsburgh location centered around square pizzas while Burghers Brewing is expanding into the former Sly Fox brewery at the Highline.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield is the friendliest small business in Pennsylvania, according to the study by the Advance Funds Network.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
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.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joins PTL for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
House hunting is overwhelming, but what if you could see how it all works in one place, and in just a few hours? Next week, the world of real estate is taking over Washington County.
We’re opening up a bakery, but don’t expect buttercream. Garden guru Doug Oster is here to show us how to whip up cakes designed for a very exclusive clientele: birds!
Get ready to start your engines, or maybe charge your batteries, by taking a look inside the Iron City RC Complex, where the cars may be small, but the competition is intense!
We’re about to put our personal priorities on the line with a “wants vs. needs” bracket challenge with Dave Brough from Clearview Federal Credit Union.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
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.
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.
Pitt's season didn't end the way they wanted it to last year but Mason Heintschel said he's excited to take the next step in his second year with the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
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 countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
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.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The ranking, which was based on direct consumer feedback and Google reviews, aimed to identify businesses that are known for warmth, patience, and service.
The businesses announced expansion plans Monday, saying that their plans to team up will transform two prominent locations into a new culinary destination.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Steve Ignatz, a retired Pennsylvania State Police trooper, said jamming emergency lines is a crime.
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.
