Screaming cicadas are coming back in "once in a lifetime" event
This will be the first time since the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 that these broods of noisy, flying insects will emerge from underground.
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This will be the first time since the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 that these broods of noisy, flying insects will emerge from underground.
A U.S. company's lunar lander will soon burn up in Earth's atmosphere after a failed moonshot.
Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended.
An international collaboration of researchers, led by Smithsonian scientists, identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs.
The year's best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
As winter approaches, so do the cold temperatures, and this means the pressure in your tires could be decreasing.
Average temperatures across Earth in 2023 have been dangerously close to the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold scientists have long warned would bring significant challenges to people worldwide.
PTL's Daisy Jade visits the LeMoyne Community Center in Washington County, which has received a grant from the EQT Foundation for the work that they do with children and families.
A University of Pittsburgh professor who has dedicated his life to improving assistive technology for people with disabilities is getting a big honor in Washington DC.
While some toys seem pretty simple, they actually work with the help of some cool science!
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are joined by Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll and Dean Steven Hoven to talk about STEAM education.
The Boys & Girls Club of Western Pa. has teamed with Thermo Fisher Scientific to provide girls and young women with opportunities in STEM and STEAM careers.
While it's still 10 months away, it's definitely time to make plans.
PTL's Mikey Hood is blasting of to Mars, Pa., where they have a lot of space-themed activities going on this weekend to celebrate a brand new year on Mars, the planet.
Host Heather Abraham is in the kitchen with Cory Brennan, Justin Burrus and Ryan Reynolds, the GM, chef and mixologist at Alchemy in Market Square. They're showing us how they use molecular gastronomy on the menu.
The new development would be situated on land used as parking lots and owned by the Carnegie Science Center.
Host Heather Abraham connects with the International Space Station where Pittsburgh native and astronaut Woody Hoburg is telling us about his mission to outer space!
One viewer asks: Why is it on very windy days the water level in the toilet bowl is low?
Host Heather Abraham welcomes the Amp'd Robotics team from McKeesport High School to the studio. They recently went to the robotics World Championships in Texas!
The KDKA kids are learning a little science on Take Your Kids To Work Day! Things are getting slimy with Slime Time Pittsburgh!
Just one year from now, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America.
You may be familiar with a social media trick that makes a screwdriver levitate...does it work?
Host Heather Abraham talks with Dr. Justin Starr, of CCAC. He is the coordinator of the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program and talks about designing experiments for space.
Let's do some "survival science" like how to find your direction!
A man wanted on multiple bench warrants for nearly half a year was found in an apartment, hiding under a bed.
A sick dog can lead to expensive bills, and For the Love of Chin understands that, and that's why they help those in need.
One person is dead another is hurt after a fiery three-car crash on the Liberty Bridge.
A cold front is passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday, which will lead to chilly temperatures.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
A man wanted on multiple bench warrants for nearly half a year was found in an apartment, hiding under a bed.
A sick dog can lead to expensive bills, and For the Love of Chin understands that, and that's why they help those in need.
One person is dead another is hurt after a fiery three-car crash on the Liberty Bridge.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A cold front is passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday, which will lead to chilly temperatures.
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.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
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.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
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.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
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.
A majority of Steelers fans want the team to move on from Aaron Rodgers and remain divided over the hiring of Mike McCarthy.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2028 Summer Games will feature squash for the first time, and Pittsburgh is a place Olympic hopefuls are gathering.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
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 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.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
When dogs get sick, the bills start to pile up, and many dog owners can't afford it. That's where For the Love of Chin steps in. KDKA's Megan Shinn explains their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Will the Penguins sign Evgeni Malkin to a contract extension soon, what is Cam Heyward's future with the Steelers, and the Pirates are in the heat of Spring Training. KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood is joined by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko to break it all down!
Pittsburgh Regional Transit said that service on the Silver Line will be temporarily suspended in parts of South Park and Bethel Park so that crews can replace and reinforce overhead electrical lines. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details commuters need to know.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
One person is dead and another is hurt after a fiery crash on the Liberty Bridge early on Sunday morning.
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.
