Biggest Local Weather Events Of 2011
From snow and hail to thunderstorms and extreme heat, the Pittsburgh area experiences a little bit of everything when it comes to weather and this year was no exception.
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From snow and hail to thunderstorms and extreme heat, the Pittsburgh area experiences a little bit of everything when it comes to weather and this year was no exception.
Some local high school students will be ringing in the New Year across the country. Franklin Regional band members loaded onto a bus early this morning and headed to the airport – bound for the West Coast.
Police say a local mother left her three children at the Westmoreland Mall. But the mother told KDKA-TV it's all a misunderstanding.
A Westmoreland County woman is in the hospital after she was attacked by her own dogs. Neighbors who didn't want to go on camera described the attack on Cooke and one of her dogs as nothing short of horrifying.
Hundreds of parishioners came to Mount Saint Peter Church in New Kensington this Christmas weekend to celebrate the birth of Jesus. But sometime between the conclusion of midnight mass and the service on Christmas morning, thieves broke in stealing roughly $5,000 in Christmas offerings.
Someone went through a lot of trouble to steal tires from a local businessman and now he needs your help the catch the guy. The crime was captured on surveillance tape and it shows the thief going inside not once, but twice.
Police have charged a woman with conning an elderly man out of thousands of dollars. Debbra McAdams responded to the ad with enthusiasm and even made Hoffman, who is in his 80's, think that he cared about him.
Police in Westmoreland County are looking for two men in connection to a car theft. The victim told police someone stole his wallet which had credit cards and $220 cash from a car around 3 a.m. Wednesday.
One person is dead following an accident overnight in Westmoreland County.
Eli Myers, the man accused of killing a part-time East Washington Borough police officer and injuring another, lived a quiet existence inside his home in Webster, Westmoreland County.
One man has been arrested in connection with a double-homicide in Westmoreland County earlier this year.
The man accused in a shooting in New Kensington that left one man dead and another wounded back in October was in court today for a preliminary hearing.
State police in Greensburg say a teenager is facing charges after a pocket knife was found in his possession at a high school in Westmoreland County.
Police are investigating after someone fired a bullet into a child's bedroom in Westmoreland County.
The Westmoreland County Probation Center provides life training, counseling and education for drug offenders. But the program itself is now on probation after it was learned that clients were selling drugs in the parking lot, using drugs and faking urine tests.
Investigators say the 21-year-old man found dead along with his mother earlier this week in a parking lot in Westmoreland County sustained five gunshot wounds to the head.
State police in Greensburg are investigating a violent robbery overnight at the Days Inn in New Stanton. Four suspects, including one woman, broke into a room early Thursday morning and robbed five men whose ages ranged between 20 and 50.
More details are coming out about an apparent murder-suicide in Westmoreland County. Pennsylvania State Police and the Westmoreland County Coroner aren't saying who pulled the trigger as they investigate some unusual circumstances.
Two people were found dead inside a vehicle in Greensburg. The car was discovered in the parking lot of the Red Lobster along Route 30 at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The day started out wet but that rain is expected to transition to snow this afternoon and into the evening with heavier amounts falling to the areas south and east of Pittsburgh.
A man who allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's home ended up with two stab wounds after a friend came to the woman's aid.
Police are investigating a violent burglary and assault in Westmoreland County.
The investigation continues following an accident that claimed the lives of two people on Friday afternoon in Westmoreland County.
There were hugs and handshakes outside the magistrate's office after prosecutors withdrew all charges against a local doctor who shot another man during a road rage incident in Ligonier.
Two people were killed in an accident in Westmoreland County this afternoon. It happened on Route 31 in Donegal.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor called this weekend an "all hands on deck" scenario.
Along with expecting several inches of snow, Pittsburgh will also have cold temperatures.
Did you know that you can pretreat your sidewalks and driveway in the same manner that PennDOT does to the roads and highways?
The National Weather Service said that parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much 14 inches of snow accumulation.
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.
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.
A major snowstorm is on the way, and it's set to arrive on Saturday evening in western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor called this weekend an "all hands on deck" scenario.
Along with expecting several inches of snow, Pittsburgh will also have cold temperatures.
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.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
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.
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Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue is here to tell us why these pint-sized pets pack a whole lot of heart.
Chef Bill Fuller is sharing some of Alta Via's newest vegetarian dishes.
Sometimes the best way to get in shape is to stop being polite, pick up some sticks and make a whole lot of noise.
If January has you feeling gray, there's a new pop-up that's anything but.
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.
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.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Andy Weidl has been the assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2022.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The award is given annually to the top high school football quarterback from western Pennsylvania.
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.
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You can treat your own driveway and sidewalk the same way PennDOT pretreats highways and roads before snowstorms.
The winter storm will be the first for Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration since he was inaugurated earlier this month.
A winter storm system is expected to bring heavy snowfall to western Pennsylvania.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
