Hey Ray: Staying safe when it's icy outside
The temptation to walk or play on ice during the winter is high, but staying safe is more important. Here's how you can check if it's safe.
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The temptation to walk or play on ice during the winter is high, but staying safe is more important. Here's how you can check if it's safe.
The warmer-than-normal temperatures seen on Tuesday can cause problems for people and property.
Another blast of cold air, high winds, and light to moderate snow is on the way for Friday into the upcoming weekend.
With all the recent snow and cold temperatures, does that guarantee the Pittsburgh area will experience a lot of flooding this spring?
There's no doubt that this winter has been colder and snowier than average so far in western Pennsylvania and much of the Upper Ohio Valley.
The Mars Area Public Library has been dealing with significant water damage caused by ice dams.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Lori Musto said that crews don't have the capacity to simply go and dig out the snow to physically remove it from the highways.
A meteorologist from the National Weather Service said conditions to make the snow go away are not in our favor.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
Christine Bowen got stuck on railroad tracks in her new Jeep as she was headed to work and a plow driver became her guardian angel before a train barreled through the area.
Cleanup on city side streets and alleys continued Tuesday. Contractors were brought in to help after dozens of city trucks went down.
If you take a drive around just about anywhere in the Pittsburgh region, you'll see mailboxes covered in snow and even plowed in.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
For the third day in a row, schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closings and delays because of the weather.
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to wind chills potentially dipping to 25 degrees below zero.
The deep freeze hitting the Pittsburgh area can cause big problems for your furnace.
After a storm dumped about a foot of snow across the Pittsburgh area, PennDOT said main roads are looking good, though there's still some work to do on secondary streets.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared a state of emergency on Monday after a historic winter storm blanketed the region in deep snow.
When Mother Nature drops 11 inches of snow, some Pittsburghers break out the shovels. Others break out the snowboards.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closures and delays for Tuesday after a historic storm blew through, leaving inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Sunday as a massive winter storm system blanked the Pittsburgh area with snow. More flights were canceled Monday.
Some parts of the Pittsburgh area reported as much as 20 inches of snow on Sunday.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area have issued delays, closures or remote learning days for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Officials in Washington County say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 22 marks World Encephalitis Day, helping to raise awareness of a disease many don't know about.
Six-year-old Pim Neill of Pittsburgh is doing something no little girl has ever done as a Girl Scout.
A 90-year-old oak in Fayette County is a reminder of the legacy John Woodruff made at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
A caregiver in Washington County is accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from two vulnerable men who depended on him for daily care.
A beloved basketball coach and a city worker were killed in a triple shooting in Huntington, West Virginia, on Friday morning.
February 22 marks World Encephalitis Day, helping to raise awareness of a disease many don't know about.
Six-year-old Pim Neill of Pittsburgh is doing something no little girl has ever done as a Girl Scout.
A 90-year-old oak in Fayette County is a reminder of the legacy John Woodruff made at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A caregiver in Washington County is accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from two vulnerable men who depended on him for daily care.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Barking Beauties is one of the best pet groomers in the city, and to go along with their eight locations to get your furry friend touched up, they also have a mobile salon! Daisy Jade checked out all they have to offer to keep your pup stylin' and profilin'!
One Pittsburgh-based, women-owned brand is turning team spirit into standout style as the NFL Draft draws closer to happening in Pittsburgh! Lauren Morris of Full Count Threads joins us in studio to "throw some fits!"
Lillith in Shadyside might not be a hidden gem to Pittsburghers, but for the rest of the country, they're starting to take notice. Chef Jamilka Borges is a semifinalist for the James Beard Awards and she joins us in the PTL kitchen to whip up some tasty treats!
Last year, Talk Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Today Live launched a Fish Fry Bracket to find which fish fry Pittsburghers love the most. Now, Daisy Jade goes to visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral Fish Fry for some great eats!
Pittsburgh Today Live begins with the pierogi that has caught everyone's attention at the Olympics, your Friday Free For All questions, and so much more!
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Sidney Crosby skated in a closed session on Friday morning, but will not be in the lineup against Finland.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Joseph "Trip" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
February 22 marks World Encephalitis Day, helping to raise awareness of a disease many don't know about.
A local Girl Scout has captured the hearts and minds of people near and far for her record-breaking cookie-selling achievements. Josh Taylor has more on a historic day for a history-making little girl.
The Pennsylvania Lottery is bringing a new game to the state. Barry Pintar reports.
A 90-year-old oak in Fayette County is a reminder of the legacy John Woodruff made at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. KDKA's Chris DeRose reports.
A caregiver in Washington County is accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from two vulnerable men who depended on him for daily care.
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.
