40 years ago, a tornado outbreak killed 75 people in Pennsylvania
It's been 40 years since western Pennsylvania endured one of the worst tornado outbreaks ever to hit the area.
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It's been 40 years since western Pennsylvania endured one of the worst tornado outbreaks ever to hit the area.
After a tornado ripped the roof off of a salt barn in Butler County, the NWS was out on Thursday morning surveying the damage.
The Unionville Volunteer Fire Department caught the worst of the damage on camera.
Wednesday was another surveying day for the NWS and while 5 tornadoes have been confirmed, in Smithfield, they believe it was straight-line winds.
On Tuesday, the NWS confirmed at least one more EF-1 tornado touched down in our area, taking Sunday's total to 5.
National Weather Service storm surveyors found damage consistent with EF1 tornadoes.
2024 was a year full of headlines, breaking news, and big stories.
A tornado touched down in a Pittsburgh neighborhood on Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Museum admission and golf tours will be free of charge.
The site was closed for a little over two months after an EF-1 tornado ripped through it back in July.
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
It could take months before a historic Westmoreland County battlefield is deemed safe to reopen to the public.
It could take months before a historic Westmoreland County battlefield is deemed safe to reopen to the public. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
While cleanup is underway, there's still a lot of work to be done.
It has been nearly a week since a massive EF1 tornado touched down at the Bushy Run Battlefield in Westmoreland County. And while cleanup is underway, there's still a lot of work to be done. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
The National Weather Service is confirming two more tornadoes from Wednesday's severe storms.
Numerous parts of the area are cleaning up the damage left behind.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
A tornado touched down in Westmoreland County on Wednesday.
Powerful storms left a wide trail of destruction in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina and Missouri. But there were also remarkable stories of survival.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in Beaver County on Saturday.
An old idea says you should open windows before a tornado to equalize the pressure, but does that work?
A tornado that ripped through a Washington County community two weeks ago has changed the way residents there look at the sky.
A tornado that ripped through a Washington County community two weeks ago has changed the way residents there look at the sky. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
Can you do anything to make sure your trees are stormproof?
Investigators believe Spencer and Monique Tepe were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. last Tuesday in their home located in the Near East Side neighborhood of downtown Columbus.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around.
Carnegie's new mayor, Sam Bigham, is making history.
Investigators believe Spencer and Monique Tepe were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. last Tuesday in their home located in the Near East Side neighborhood of downtown Columbus.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around.
Carnegie's new mayor, Sam Bigham, is making history.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan spoke to him about his plans for Pittsburgh.
Just like his father 20 years ago, Corey O’Connor became the mayor of Pittsburgh on Friday, taking the oath of office. In his inaugural address, he promised hope and optimism for the city’s future. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
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Before the calendar fills up and life gets loud, there’s a moment where you get to decide what the new year actually looks like. Not with a “to-do” list, but with something called a “vision board." Here's how it works.
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David is in the kitchen with Doug Heilman, and they are kicking off the new year in a fresh, feel-good way.
Seth Holmes designed, created, and tattooed under nonstop pressure, battling some of the best artists from around the world while taking "Ink Master" season 17 all the way to the finale, and now, he’s putting ink on Heather!
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A priest went viral for blessing the field ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers' game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the AFC North title for the first time since the 2020 season.
Sidney Crosby scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Pittsburgh to film a fifth and final season.
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The inauguration celebration for Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor continued with a party at the Children's Museum.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan spoke to him about his plans for Pittsburgh.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
