Hey Ray: How high tide and low tide really work
When you're at the beach, you notice high and low tide but how does that really work?
When you're at the beach, you notice high and low tide but how does that really work?
If you've ever noticed a temperature disparity between rural and urban areas, there's a scientific reason for that!
You know when you're chopping onions and it stinks? We've got the solution to "Stop the stink."
The internet says you can find a difference between full or empty batteries by bouncing them...fact or fiction?
There is a term you probably heard a meteorologist use before when talking about thunderstorm chances.
Ray Petelin doesn't quite understand Snapchat, but he does understand invisible messages!
They look like tornadoes, but they are much different.
Stepping on a LEGO, it hurts! Stepping on multiple LEGOs? Not as much! Wait...really?
Warm nights are coming so how can we keep cool? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin tell you how!
Love birdwatching? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin have tips on how to get them to your backyard!
There is a little science disguised as magic.
Did you ever notice that things seem "lighter" in a swimming pool, even things that sink?
It is grilling season, but before we get cooking, we need to make sure we have enough propane first.
We are getting to the time of year when sunscreen becomes even more important.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us how to essentially "trap" that light in water in this cool experiment.
You may have heard that Earth is getting a mini-moon and that seems pretty cool, but will you even be able to see it? Ray Petelin is here to explain!
A viewer wrote in to ask Ray - "Why can we sometimes see the moon during the day?" The answer may not be what you think!
Withe colder air on the horizon, testing your home for Radon is very important. Ray and Elizabeth Petelin explain in an all-new Hey Ray!
We always perceive the sun to be yellow, but is it actually yellow? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin explore this question!
We've all put popcorn on the stove or in the microwave, but what is the science behind those popping kernels? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are popping in with some science!
Western Pennsylvania is home to plenty of creeks and rivers, so how can you distinguish between the two? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are here to explain!
One viewer asks: Why can they only hear the train whistle at Fallingwater when it's about to rain? Ray Petelin investigates this mystery in an all-new Hey Ray!
Have you ever heard that airplanes can't fly when it gets too hot? Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains why in today's Hey Ray.
If you've been on a walk or a hike on a hot summer's day, you've no doubt noticed a difference in heat and humidity from low vegetation to high vegetation. Ray Petelin explains the science behind "corn sweat."
If we use some markers, a plastic bag, and some water - we can make magic! Ray and Elizabeth Petelin have a cool experiment in an all-new Hey Ray!
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
As cooler fall weather settles in, it won't be long before the leaves start changing and falling into yards.
Sheetz lost to rival Wawa in a convenience store customer satisfaction survey.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
A veteran and mental health advocate is trekking across the country without shoes to accomplish a feat never done before.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
Former President Donald Trump is returning to the Butler Farm Show grounds for the first time since an assassination attempt in July. KDKA-TV has team coverage.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Republican challenger David McCormick have held the first debate in their race for a swing-state seat.
Trump returned Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Former President Barack Obama will be in Pittsburgh next Thursday to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Sheetz lost to rival Wawa in a convenience store customer satisfaction survey.
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Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
When it comes to imported goods at local stores amid the port strike, experts say now is not the time to panic buy.
Some are making their lists and checking them twice. We talked about some helpful holiday shopping strategies ahead of the holiday season.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We have our first pictures of our new PTL puppy that will be raised to be a service dog for Canine Companions.
KDKA's own Women of Steel Cassidy Wood and Susie Cool are out with a new episode of Every Blade of Grass with Cool & Cass on YouTube. They're breaking down the Steelers and Cowboys matchup.
The Pittsburgh Gaming Expo is back at the Monroeville Convention Center. PTL's Daisy Jade checks out some of the classic games sure to spark some nostalgia.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads to the mountains to get a preview of Seven Springs AutumnFest. They have a lot of activities planned, including axe throwing. Plus, an early look ahead to ski and snowboarding season.
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
A man from Beaver Falls said a check washing scam almost cost him nearly $2,000.
A rise in counterfeit airbags has inspired a new campaign for consumers.
Emergency medical services operations across the state have been in crisis
Temperatures are rising over pickleball in Cranberry Township.
A veteran and mental health advocate is trekking across the country without shoes to accomplish a feat never done before.
The Allegheny County Health Department recently released new numbers on how many kids in the county have lead poisoning.
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
UPMC is set to take over the operations of several MedExpress locations.
A federal lawsuit accuses UPMC of holding a monopoly over workers, and now the Department of Justice is involved.
Jahiem White ran for 158 yards and a touchdown, and West Virginia rolled past Oklahoma State 38-14.
Eli Holstein threw three touchdowns and rushed for another as Pittsburgh beat North Carolina 34-24 Saturday.
Drew Allar threw for 237 yards with a touchdown and ran for another score to lead No. 7 Penn State to a 27-11 win over UCLA.
Week 6 of Pennsylvania high school football is here.
Shortstop Ryan Cox is not your typical baseball player, in large part, because this isn't your typical baseball game.
Sheetz lost to rival Wawa in a convenience store customer satisfaction survey.
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
When it comes to imported goods at local stores amid the port strike, experts say now is not the time to panic buy.
The Eat'n Park in Bridgeville is looking to fill dozens of positions before reopening in the coming weeks.
PPG Paints Arena, UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, and other venues will play host to multiple championships and tournaments.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
A veteran and mental health advocate is trekking across the country without shoes to accomplish a feat never done before. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
KDKA-TV's Jon Delano talks to Michael Johnson, the author of "Fixing Congress."
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
What will you be for Halloween? Here are some of your favorite KDKA anchors and reporters in their costumes to give you inspiration.
Ahoy Team PTL! For the third year in a row, we kicked off the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund with the PTL Gateway Clipper Cruise. The weather may have taken a stormy turn, but we made the most of it all to support a great cause.
The course underwent extensive renovations ahead of next June's tournament.
Pitt came back from a 10-point deficit in the 4th quarter.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump arrived in Shanksville, Pa., to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.