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Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute begins developing drones to fight wildfires
After a summer of hazy skies and wildfires across Canada, CMU researchers are working to develop drones to better combat the fires.
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After a summer of hazy skies and wildfires across Canada, CMU researchers are working to develop drones to better combat the fires.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Proceeds from a fundraiser in West Virginia will go to helping the wildfire victims Lahaina, Hawaii.
A local couple was vacationing in Maui, less than a mile from where the wildfires broke out.
At least 99 people were confirmed dead as of Monday evening.
Several local Polynesian groups from in and around Pittsburgh are putting a fundraiser and benefit together for all the people affected on the island of Maui. KDKA's Chris DeRose shares details.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
More than 5,000 fires have raged since May across Canada, tearing through at least 29 million acres of land — and counting.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
Skies across the Pittsburgh area are blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires. A Code Red air quality alert was issued June 28, 2023, by the Department of Environmental Protection for several Pennsylvania counties. Here's a look at the skyline.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours is helping understand how smoke from Canada's wildfires is causing hazy skies here in Pittsburgh.
Seven Western Pennsylvania teams traveled to State College hoping to become PIAA champions.
Pittsburgh's own Neal Shipley made the cut in his U.S. Open debut.
West Mifflin Borough leaders said they don't want to take away residents' pets.
State records show that Sen. John Fetterman has been stopped twice since 2016 for his actions behind the wheel.
A state senator and his neighbor are being hailed for saving the life of a FedEx driver.
Seven Western Pennsylvania teams traveled to State College hoping to become PIAA champions.
Pittsburgh's own Neal Shipley made the cut in his U.S. Open debut.
West Mifflin Borough leaders said they don't want to take away residents' pets.
State records show that Sen. John Fetterman has been stopped twice since 2016 for his actions behind the wheel.
A state senator and his neighbor are being hailed for saving the life of a FedEx driver.
State records show that Sen. John Fetterman has been stopped twice since 2016 for his actions behind the wheel.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
A political newcomer's closer-than-expected finish in Tuesday's special congressional election in Ohio surprised Republicans and jolted Democrats in a former bellwether state.
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement monitors more than a quarter-million migrants in the U.S. through smartphones, but ICE admits its latest technology faces challenges.
Police say several people showed up to South Park over the weekend for a festival that didn't exist.
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A class action lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai looks to hold the company accountable after more than 3,100 vehicle fires since 2010.
A man from Chester said his SNAP benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps, were stolen and now he said he has no idea how he's going to put food on the table.
A restaurant in North Oakland was hit with a consumer alert after an inspector found rodent droppings.
Comedian Aaron Kleiber is teaching us some dad jokes just in time for Father's Day weekend.
Musician and Butler County native Bret Michaels wants to see your pets!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We were able to get a special performance from a couple of the members of "Titanic: The Musical" on PTL!
Daisy spent some time at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center for a behind-the-scenes look at "Titanic: The Musical."
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center has been closed amid complaints that the juvenile justice system has become a revolving door
A class action lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai looks to hold the company accountable after more than 3,100 vehicle fires since 2010.
The FDA says sunscreen lasts only three years, but a Pittsburgh dermatologist said you shouldn't even get that far.
The Shell cracker plant has been beset with environmental problems since it became operational, but some say it has failed its economic promise.
A North Hills woman says a pipe that doesn't belong to her is causing a backyard landslide and flooding out of her home.
Some cancer patients in Butler may soon have to find new facilities for their treatments.
Dr. Collins was one of the local UPMC doctors who helped develop the ImPACT test that's now the standard used around the world for baseline concussion testing.
The senior author of the study shared how these findings could make a difference in helping reverse prediabetes in kids and diabetes prevention.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Seven Western Pennsylvania teams traveled to State College hoping to become PIAA champions.
Pittsburgh's own Neal Shipley made the cut in his U.S. Open debut.
Paul Goldschmidt and Brendan Donovan homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
Tuesday was the team's second day of mandatory mini-camp.
Nolan Arenado and Iván Herrera each had three hits, Sonny Gray pitched seven strong innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2.
A watchdog group says the Environmental Protection Agency should conduct additional soil studies around the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio after independent testing found high levels of chemicals in locally grown garlic.
In just about one year from now, the U.S. Open will come to Oakmont Country Club.
Earlier this month, the two-hospital system officially became UPMC Greene and UPMC Washington.
PennDOT had some traffic concerns while the development was being built, but those have since been resolved.
A new store is reportedly moving into the former Best Buy at the Pittsburgh Mills.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Suri Cruise seemingly revealed her plans to attend Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in a post on the social media platform TikTok.
Tanya Kach's story is the focus of a new Lifetime film that will be released this weekend.
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw is hitting the road and bringing his show to the eastern part of the state.
Rapper "Lil Skies" was arrested last month in Pennsylvania for failing to stop after a vehicle crash.
A different kind of sports competition is underway in Washington County.
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours has your personalized Father's Day weekend forecast.
A proposed law limiting pets in West Mifflin has generated controversy.
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services provided an update on the residents displaced by the fire.
State records show that Sen. John Fetterman has been stopped twice since 2016 for his actions behind the wheel.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.
Check out some of the pictures and video from my visit to Hickory Hearth Highlands!
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, rocked the Realty Building and injured several people.
PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel hopped aboard the inaugural Icelandair flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland.
Three tornadoes touched down across the Pittsburgh area on Friday.