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?
A massive Washington County bar brawl last summer was between rival biker gangs, investigators said in court.
A controversial suspension inside the Knoch School District in Butler County has sparked backlash from parents and athletes.
George Washington earned his stripes, tested his resolve and learned from his defeats in western Pennsylvania.
A Uniontown mother is demanding answers after she says her son was hit in the head with a wooden stool by his classmate.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
A massive Washington County bar brawl last summer was between rival biker gangs, investigators said in court.
A controversial suspension inside the Knoch School District in Butler County has sparked backlash from parents and athletes.
George Washington earned his stripes, tested his resolve and learned from his defeats in western Pennsylvania.
A Uniontown mother is demanding answers after she says her son was hit in the head with a wooden stool by his classmate.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Mayor O'Connor's letter to the city council laid out his plan to improve snow preparedness in the city.
West Virginia's attorney general is preparing to argue for the state's law banning transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
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.
That's a wrap for Pittsburgh Today Live this week, so let's take a look back at the best moments from the week!
It's nine days into 2026, and that means there is still plenty of time to reach your fitness goals, so Lisa Stugart, fitness and nutrition expert, joins Heather and David for some at-home workout tips!
Team PTL's Heather Abraham took a trip over to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to get the inside scoop on this year's Pittsburgh RV Show!
Squirrel Hill is home to plenty of restaurants, unique shopping spots, and, of course, coffee. A new but nostalgic coffee shop, Pre Amp Coffee, opened in November, and Boaz Frankel is checking out all they have to offer!
A puppy was found inside a suitcase earlier this month at Pittsburgh International Airport, but thanks to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Bolt's story has taken a turn for the better! They join Heather and David to talk about him and the rest of their rescue efforts!
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.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith confirmed Thursday that the Tennessee Titans have reached out to interview him for their head coach opening.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Ryan O'Hearn is a Pittsburgh Pirate.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
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.
The smash hit Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" has been renewed for a third season.
Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour will make a stop at Acrisure Stadium in August.
"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.
It’s not too early to think about a spring break trip. How about Erie?
Burgh Book Baddies are breaking down this month’s contenders.
The Pittsburgh RV Show is pulling out all the stops. Heather is taking us inside three models.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood!
A massive Washington County bar brawl last summer was between rival biker gangs, investigators said in court.
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.
