Looking back at Pittsburgh's coldest winters
As part of the Dollar Energy Fund Cool Down for Warmth, First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery is taking a look back in the record books to find the coldest winters Pittsburgh has ever seen.
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As part of the Dollar Energy Fund Cool Down for Warmth, First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery is taking a look back in the record books to find the coldest winters Pittsburgh has ever seen.
As part of the Dollar Energy Fund Cool Down for Warmth, First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley is breaking down the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite.
KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin showed us this morning how ice forms and if there was a way to watch it grow.
They make look frozen, but with the sunshine and warming temperatures, safety officials' warning is simple: stay off the ice.
The warmer weather means kids are back in class after spending much of last week learning from home because of the cold.
The bitter cold last week caused rivers to freeze across the Pittsburgh area, and experts worry that could create problems as the temperatures increase again.
The Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department said they received at least three 911 calls about kids who were playing on ice.
Power was ultimately restored on Thursday evening, but for hours on Wednesday and into Thursday, students had few places to go.
We're in the time of year when potholes pop up just about everywhere on the road, but there are plenty of ways to avoid damage to your car.
For the second time in as many days, another Pittsburgh street was turned into a sheet of ice due to rushing water.
For nearly two days, a water main break caused water to flow down Berg Street, turning it into a sheet of ice.
It's so cold the rivers throughout the Pittsburgh area are freezing, and experts say that could mean big problems.
The City of Pittsburgh stepped in and helped the residents of the Maple Ridge Apartments.
You see them all over social media, tips and tricks on how to beat the winter weather, but do any of them work?
In places like Franklin and Butler, temperatures dropped to -10 degrees with wind chills as low as -25 degrees.
Wednesday will hit negative degrees, but totals will be in the positives up to 30 degrees for the rest of the week.
Sub-zero temperatures are difficult for people to deal with, but it can be challenging for pets too, especially dogs.
Western Pennsylvania power companies are asking customers to be prepared during this cold stretch.
More than a dozen units at an apartment building in the East Hills of Pittsburgh are without heat.
Dozens of closings and delays have been announced across western Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Doctors are warning about the health impacts of extreme cold ahead of the single-digit temperatures expected this week.
The mayor tells KDKA-TV they have been virtually out of salt since Saturday and have been trying to get more for weeks.
The arctic air is on our doorstep and will take hold tonight.
Salt is a hot commodity as western Pennsylvania has been continuously battered by winter weather.
An extreme cold watch has been issued for the entire Pittsburgh area next week.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five games.
The Cloud 9 Tour will be making a stop in Pittsburgh on June 16.
The nighttime freezing temperatures Pittsburgh is experiencing pose a unique risk to people experiencing homelessness.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five games.
The Cloud 9 Tour will be making a stop in Pittsburgh on June 16.
The nighttime freezing temperatures Pittsburgh is experiencing pose a unique risk to people experiencing homelessness.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier tells us about four things to see and do this weekend.
Heather and David are joined by Pamela Mysels from Fine Wine & Good Spirits to learn how to make some seasonable sips!
Heather and David are learning about a new eye care option in Cranberry Township, and how screens are adding to your eyes’ wear and tear.
Mikey is hanging out with Joey Thurby from Neighborhood Ford Store to learn what her car needs, now that winter is here.
Former Steelers quarterback and founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation Charlie Batch is in studio with Heather and David to talk about the PTL Toy Drive, specifically what happens to the gifts once the toy drive is over.
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.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
With costs expected to go up for the Affordable Care Act, people are examining potentially more affordable options.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five games.
The PIAA football championship games are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Cumberland Valley High School.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The nighttime freezing temperatures Pittsburgh is experiencing pose a unique risk to people experiencing homelessness.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
We’re learning about contrast enhanced mammography with UPMC.
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.
