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The sun is often referred to as a ball of fire in the sky, but is it actually on fire?
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The sun is often referred to as a ball of fire in the sky, but is it actually on fire?
Have you ever noticed when you see a wheel moving at high speed it looks like it is going backward?
Have you ever met an astronaut, or piloted a Mars Rover? Those are some of the things you can do at Pittsburgh's inaugural SpaceBurgh Festival in Market Square.
Boaz was in Market Square this afternoon to get a sneak peek at SpaceBurgh!
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
Iran's reported satellite launch comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Dr. Jimyse Brown and Mike Hennessy, from the Moonshot Museum, joined us to talk more about a pair of NASA astronauts who will be staying solar until the new year.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
A new exhibit has landed at the Carnegie Science Center, bringing some of our favorite Pixar characters to life.
First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours visited the sixth graders at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School in the Pine-Richland School District to talk about the weather.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
Amanda Corneau and Eric Lutz, from Mad Science of Pittsburgh, joined the show to give us a few fun experiments to try with the KDKA Kids!
About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are about to emerge in numbers not seen in many years. Here's where to expect them.
Researchers are now using math and computer science to predict dogs' personalities.
Water can sometimes act differently than we expect - let's check out the science behind it!
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and local State Farm representatives were helping get local kids into the spirit of science this weekend by passing out activity kits.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
The goal of the new interchange is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries.
An additional 1.25" of rain on Sunday has Pittsburgh on pace for a record-setting month.
Bethel Park police are asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing kittens from a moving car.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
The goal of the new interchange is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries.
An additional 1.25" of rain on Sunday has Pittsburgh on pace for a record-setting month.
Bethel Park police are asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing kittens from a moving car.
KDKA-TV Back-to-school 2026
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Tech Expert & Entrepreneur Cami Nwokedi showed Heather & David a "smart notebook" that's designed to do less so your kids can learn more.
Fitness & Nutrition Expert Lisa Stugart showed Heather & David how to make a Snack Station for all the hungry kids out there who will soon be heading back to school.
Daisy Jade takes a trip to the Pitt Shop to see how the University of Pittsburgh is upping its game when it comes to Back to School swag.
Heather & David got to hold some iconic Pirates history, like an original signed Roberto Clemente and Dave Parker bat. They had to put on their white gloves for this one!
Robby Incmikoski, who's probably been seen a few times on KDKA Sports, did his first-ever PTL live shot at the Washington County Agricultural Fair. He got to see why this fair is the oldest-running agricultural fair in Western PA. He went for the rides, but stayed for the food.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Will Graves, Ray Fittipaldo, and Mike DeCourcy join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Robbi Incmikoski and Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
As PennDOT continues its major projects on the Parkway East and the Wexford interchange of I-79, another is kicking into high gear.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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.
