Potatoes on your windshield, cooking oil on a shovel. Finding fact vs. fiction for winter weather hacks.
You see them all over social media, tips and tricks on how to beat the winter weather, but do any of them work?
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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.
Temperatures will drop going into the next week and more snowfall is expected today.
The cold weather and snow has made Pittsburgh area resident's commute more difficult.
Temperatures are expected to be below zero degrees next week.
A neighbor that the boys helped last week wanted to return the favor and reward the boys for their kindness, so she went online and bought them exactly what they wanted.
Firefighters in White Oak battle fires in freezing temperatures, but it doesn't stop them from getting the job done.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us how snow can be other colors than white.
Frosbite can lead to permanent tissue damage and hypothermia can lead to cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, or even death.
Another round of snow is expected to dump a widespread 1 to 3 inches across the Pittsburgh area.
A "severely frostbitten" dog was brought to the Beaver County Humane Society
There's been a lot of snow but not enough sleds for a group of friends in New Kensington.
If you've been left with a layer of ice, it can make for a difficult approach, so KDKA's John Shumway is here with some suggestions.
Parts of the Pittsburgh area received as much as 10" of snow.
A massive winter storm system brought large amounts of heavy snowfall to the Pittsburgh region.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their search for the team's next head coach following the resignation of Mike Tomlin.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down from his position on Tuesday afternoon.
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, the Kamin Science Center, and others are nominated as some of the best in the country.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their search for the team's next head coach following the resignation of Mike Tomlin.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
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.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of Pittsburgh!
It’s Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Heather and David are learning how to get creative with Workshop PGH!
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
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 Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their search for the team's next head coach following the resignation of Mike Tomlin.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down from his position on Tuesday afternoon.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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 Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
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.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Investigators are now looking into the cause of two separate fires in neighboring homes in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood. One of them killed a man and sent a woman to the hospital. KDKA-TV’s Megan Shinn has more.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of 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.
