Power Grid Seeing Record Demand Due To Cold
Electricity demand has spiked across central and eastern states hit by severe cold, and power grid authorities are asking people to conserve energy when possible.
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Electricity demand has spiked across central and eastern states hit by severe cold, and power grid authorities are asking people to conserve energy when possible.
A West Virginia researcher has discovered a new crayfish species and named it after one of the families in the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Pennsylvania State Police think they have a break in a violent home invasion case, but need your help to track down the suspect.
The woman who drowned her son in a local hotel bathtub has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
God's Acre Cemetery in Bethany, W. Va., has an eerie beauty, and a reputation that is eerier still.
Consol Energy -- formerly Consolidation Coal Company -- is getting out of the domestic coal business, at least in West Virginia.
There are new details on an alleged meth lab that was discovered in West Virginia on Thursday.
Grazing in a misty rain they look so calm and docile, and for the most part, they are, but they are also a major threat when you are behind the wheel.
West Virginia authorities are trying to find the source of a natural gas explosion that destroyed a home on Elderville Road near Follansbee Friday, killing 13-year-old Hannah Mozingo and injuring her mother, father and sister.
Authorities say the driver of a loaded log truck that collided with a train carrying 63 passengers and four crewmembers on a West Virginia sightseeing trip is the lone fatality in an accident that hurt 23 others.
Neighbors of a former police officer who fired at a federal courthouse in West Virginia before being killed say the man had recently revealed he had cancer.
The U.S. Marshals Service says a man with an assault-type rifle fired 15-20 shots at the federal courthouse in Wheeling before security officers returned fire, critically injuring the man.
Officials are investigating after an explosion at a gas plant in West Virginia.
The jury has found a West Virginia woman accused of drowning her 2-year-old son in a hotel bathtub guilty of first-degree murder.
The defense has rested their case in the trial of a woman who is accused of drowning her 2-year-old son in a hotel room bathtub.
A prosecutor claims a woman charged in the drowning death of her 2-year-old son in a Pittsburgh hotel killed the boy to get back at her husband during a bitter divorce.
Jury selection continues today for a woman from West Virginia who is accused in the drowning death of her 2-year-old son in a bathtub at a local hotel.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Pirates named outfielder Andrew Lambo their Minor League Player of the Year and Tyler Glasnow their Minor League Pitcher of the Year on Monday.
In separate hearings Thursday, a magistrate in Wheeling, W. Va., said there was enough evidence to hold two men in custody in the beating death of a college student earlier this month.
A West Virginia pastor is being forced out of his church job for allowing law officers to borrow the church's bus to catch meth lab operators.
Frank Tulock grew up in Washington, Washington County.
Major oil and natural gas industry groups in Pennsylvania are backing efforts to change the state's endangered and threatened species laws, despite objections from some sportsmen's and environmental groups.
Batman and Captain American came to the rescue when a house in West Virginia caught fire.
Authorities were called to the scene after a plane went down in Beaver County this evening.
After being accused of trying to smother her infant son on 15 occasions including once at Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital, Rachel Nelson pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault.
Officials in Washington County say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after.
The impending winter storm surely poses issues for driving over the next few days, but it could also have major effects on transit.
Allegheny County police are investigating after two men were found with gunshot wounds to their legs following a vehicle crash in Pittsburgh.
The suspect is being held in the Allegheny County Jail and is awaiting arraignment.
Extreme cold, deep snow, and chemicals on the roads and sidewalks can throw off your pets' normal routine and put them at risk.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
Officials in Washington County say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after.
The National Weather Service said that parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much 14 inches of snow accumulation.
The impending winter storm surely poses issues for driving over the next few days, but it could also have major effects on transit.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
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.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach has reached a verbal agreement to be hired by the Steelers to replace Mike Tomlin.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
PiratesFest will end an hour earlier than scheduled, and several players will not be in attendance.
Anthony Mantha scored twice, Sidney Crosby made it three in an early 37-second span and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Thursday night.
Andy Weidl has been the assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2022.
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.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
Officials in Washington County, Pennsylvania, say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Meteorologist Trey Fulbright shares the latest developments as snow begins to make its way into the Pittsburgh region.
A major winter storm is preparing to blanket western Pennsylvania, bringing bitter cold and inches upon inches of snow. However, it's not just about prepping yourself and your home; you need to think about pets, too. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
A man is dead, and a woman had to be taken to the hospital after a crash in North Park on Saturday morning.
Allegheny County police are investigating after two men were found with gunshot wounds to their legs following a vehicle crash in Pittsburgh.
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.
