Joplin Native In Pittsburgh Upset By Tornado's Devastation
For a local woman, the devastation in Joplin, Mo., is heartbreaking. While the Jones family has lived in McCandless for the last three years, Joplin is where their family life began.
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For a local woman, the devastation in Joplin, Mo., is heartbreaking. While the Jones family has lived in McCandless for the last three years, Joplin is where their family life began.
Angela Smith, a woman in Baldwin, sits in her living room glued to the TV. She has family in Alabama, one of the states hardest hit by tornadoes.
A strong line of thunderstorms will move into the Pittsburgh area Monday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the line of storms is expected to arrive in Pittsburgh between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
A wave of spring storms is moving through the area.
Al Murray, who owns Al's Roofing Company, a business he and his family have operated for the last 30 years in the Greensburg area, says he got a call from a Texas company that wanted to buy the right to use their name.
Westmoreland County officials have revised their damage estimates from the tornado that struck dozens of homes last week. They spent the weekend visiting each home with damage to compile a final report for the state.
There was overwhelming support Saturday for the victims of Wednesday's tornado in Westmoreland County.
Homeowners continue to clean up after Wednesday's tornado in Westmoreland County.
The Carnegie Science Center welcomed some real storm chasers today, just days after a tornado tore through parts of Westmoreland County on Wednesday.
Inspectors from the National Weather Service went to Westmoreland County to survey the damage from the tornado.
Residents of Westmoreland County are picking up the pieces today after a severe storm and confirmed tornado touched down in Hempfield Township.
The Red Cross is lending a helping hand to the people in Westmoreland County in the aftermath of Wednesday's severe weather.
Officials continue to assess the damage and destruction left behind in parts of Westmoreland County after strong storms moved through the area Wednesday.
Officials with the National Weather Service will be touring parts of Westmoreland County today after storms moved through the area Wednesday, leaving behind damage and destruction. The storms brought heavy rain, hail, high winds and funnel cloud sightings to the area.
KDKA's Larry and John talk to two eyewitnesses of the tornado that struck Westmoreland County.
The storms that hit Hempfield Township didn't just affect the Fort Allen section of town. KDKA's Marty Griffin reports significant damage to the Monkey Wrench Road area near the turnpike.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
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Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
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Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
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West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
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The Mountaineers ended the Trojans' first College World Series appearance with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday.
West Virginia must win Tuesday's game, or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
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A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting an alert from Allegheny County officials.
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