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.
Whenever we get a big snowfall, people ask, "Why is snow white?" The answer, as always, is science!
People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?
Every time snow is in the forecast, three magic words are uttered somewhere in western Pennsylvania!
A White Christmas is nice, but in Pittsburgh, the weather is much more interesting on December 25.
People always love to brag about how much snow they used to get back in the day, but who really has the bragging rights in Pittsburgh?
Have you ever noticed that your breath can both warm and cool things down? There is a science behind that!
Mixing drinks is a time-honored tradition, but did you know that you can use milk to knock the color out of cola?
Lighting a candle seems normal, even easy, but there's a lot of science behind getting the flame lit and keeping it lit!
Have you ever been around a bonfire only to find that the smoke seems to follow you around? Well, there's science behind that!
While some call it pop, and others call it soda, this experiment will be more about popping than about what you call Coca-Cola!
Have you seen the Northern Lights? They're more than just pretty colors; when you see them in Pittsburgh, there's science behind it!
You often hear meteorologists talk about meteorological and astronomical seasons, but what is the difference?
One viewer asks, "Why do Atlantic storms have one name and Pacific storms have another?"
As summer winds down, we approach the peak of hurricane season, so how does the eye of the storm develop?
When rivers, lakes, and ponds freeze over, it's natural to want to go play on them, but checking them for safety is important. Ray Petelin explains what you need to do to make sure you don't fall through.
When we get large snowfalls, the same question gets asked - why is snow white but when it melts, it's clear? Ray Petelin answers that in a new Hey Ray!
KDKA meteorologist Ray Petelin uses science to debunk some popular conspiracy theories.
Places, people, and things have a variety of reasons for why they are named the way they are, but have you ever thought about why the Arctic and Antarctic have their names? Ray Petelin has and he explains it in a new Hey Ray!
Whenever snow falls in Pittsburgh, you hear the same refrain: milk, bread, and toilet paper, but do we really need to have those in our home? Ray Petelin makes sure you know how to prepare when snow is coming!
While we may dream of a White Christmas in the 412, the weather is often much more interesting than that. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
Every generation when they get older love to brag about how much snow they had to deal with as a kid, but which Pittsburgh generation has the bragging rights? Ray Petelin breaks it down!
Did you ever notice your breath can heat and cool things? Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us the science of how that works!
You certainly know the dark color of pop, but did you know you can use milk to take the color out of it? Ray Petelin shows you the science in a new Hey Ray!
Lighting a candle seems pretty normal, and pretty easy, but sometimes, the way it lights can be anything but normal. Ray Petelin breaks down the science in a new Hey Ray!
A number of schools in the Pittsburgh area have issued delays due to winter weather.
The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. at an apartment building along Grant Avenue.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
Public outcry prompted a Fayette County community to back off plans to switch one full-time police officer to a part-time role.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Primanti Bros. is opening its doors early on Sunday as Team USA faces Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey.
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.
Heather and David play a Diner Week-themed game!
Sam Nwagbo, a Pittsburgh-area McDonald's owner and operator, talks with Mikey Hood about his dreams, his journey with the brand, the barriers he overcame, and the lessons he's learned building success.
Daisy and Ron take a trip to J & J's Family Restaurant in Allegheny County as PTL Diner Week rolls on!
We’re learning what’s trending in weddings with Cassie Horrell, the wedding pro!
Boaz was live at Shady Elms Kitchen in Hickory, Washington County, which is our fifth diner of the week!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
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.
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.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
Fans across the country and in western Pennsylvania erupted as the Americans defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
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.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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.
President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address of the modern era on Tuesday night and defended his record on the economy and immigration, one year into his second term.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Public outcry is prompting a Fayette County community to back off plans to switch one full-time police officer to a part-time role.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Here's are some guests with Pennsylvania ties for Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
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.
