Extreme cold puts water heaters to the test across Pittsburgh area
When temperatures plunge, it's not just people feeling the freeze. Plumbers say water heaters are under serious stress, too.
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When temperatures plunge, it's not just people feeling the freeze. Plumbers say water heaters are under serious stress, too.
A new report said more needs to be done to prepare for storm damage in the Pittsburgh area.
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
Imelda was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane on Tuesday and threatened to bring hurricane conditions to Bermuda by Wednesday evening.
Duquesne Light Company officials went before a group of leaders from across Allegheny County on Wednesday.
The biggest changes to the forecast come for the middle part of the week, and most of these changes have to do with a slight shift in Hurricane Erin's intensity and path.
The rain arrived in the area early Friday morning and it could be sticking around for the rest of the weekend.
The intense windstorm that hit western Pennsylvania in April is still on the minds of Pittsburgh city officials and emergency responders.
A local expert from the National Weather Service answered some of our questions regarding if this extreme weather is something we just need to get used to.
Residents and travelers to any Allegheny County attraction need to be aware of the weather and take responsibility for their safety.
After the catastrophic flooding in Texas, here are some tips to stay weather aware overnight.
Today will be a First Alert Weather Day beginning at Noon due to flash flooding risk.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day with the chance for severe weather in western Pennsylvania.
Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday.
A northern West Virginia area still cleaning up from flash flooding less than two weeks ago has been hit with torrential rains again.
Flash flooding caused by torrential rains on Saturday turned deadly in northern West Virginia. Officials said up to 4 inches of rain fell within about half an hour.
A doubleheader will be scheduled for Thursday, with the postponed game scheduled for 5:40 p.m. Thursday's original game will remain at 1:10 p.m.
Over 100 people were rescued after a stream in North Park flooded, stranding a group of Girl Scouts.
Torrential rain on Saturday led to historic and deadly flooding in northern West Virginia.
Another round of stormy weather is moving into the Pittsburgh area late Monday afternoon.
The Unionville Volunteer Fire Department caught the worst of the damage on camera.
The destructive windstorm that swept across the Pittsburgh region on April 29 knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people, causing confusion and frustration.
Many people are still cleaning up from last month's big windstorm.
Kicking on when it senses the loss of power, the generator keeps the home office working as well as medical equipment, the air conditioner, and it saves the contents of the refrigerator.
Downpours spark floods in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, leaving one boy dead and forcing dozens to evacuate inundated homes and schools.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
It was a busy night for workers at the pizza shop in Delmont on Thursday.
Rebecca Auborn was indicted in 2023 and was ordered to serve four life sentences with the possibility of parole after 60 years.
Joseph "Trips" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week.
The world-famous Wienermobile made a stop at the KDKA-TV studio in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday.
It was a busy night for workers at the pizza shop in Delmont on Thursday.
Rebecca Auborn was indicted in 2023 and was ordered to serve four life sentences with the possibility of parole after 60 years.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Joseph "Trips" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
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.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
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.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
It's the time of year when the green milkshakes, better known as the Shamrock Shake, return to McDonald's! PTL got a preview of the classic drink and learned that this year, all purchases are going toward a good cause!
As part of Black History Month, we highlight the story of how Anthony Cayce went from a McDonald's crew member to franchise owner. He took time out of his day to talk to PTL's Daisy Jade in East Liberty.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is legendary, but before you start drinking your green beers, you can get a workout in! Troy Schooley and Michael Costello from P3R join PTL to talk about the Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready to raise the curtain on another spectacular performance of the classic "Annie!" Pittsburgh Today Live's Daisy Jade got an inside look of what theater-goers can expect from this performance!
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.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
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.
Joseph "Trips" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper did not rule out Sidney Crosby for the remainder of the Olympics.
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.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
The Wienermobile will be making several stops through parts of the city this weekend.
The pizza shop suffered heavy damage when a fire ripped through the business in 2024.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
A family in Ellwood City says frozen pipes are to blame for why they haven't had water for a week.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
