Poor air quality and bad smells consume parts of Pittsburgh area
There's something unpleasant in Allegheny County's air.
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There's something unpleasant in Allegheny County's air.
There will be unhealthy levels of air pollution on Tuesday for sensitive groups of people.
Temperatures in the low to mid 90s with sunny skies are likely to contribute to high concentrations of ozone throughout the region.
Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Fayette, Westmoreland, and Washington counties are included in the impacted area.
The report found that the Pittsburgh area came in 19th worst in the nation for long-term particle pollution.
From multiple police officers killed in the line of duty, the East Palestine fiery train derailment, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial, and a deadly house explosion in Plum Borough, it's been a year full of headlines.
The state of Pennsylvania will work with a major natural gas producer to collect in-depth data on air emissions and water quality at well sites, enhance public disclosure of drilling chemicals and expand buffer zones.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
Strong and destructive straight-line winds are the main concern followed by the chance for large hail.
A Code Red Air Quality Action Day has been issued by the Department of Environmental Protection for the second straight day.
Since it's unhealthy to be outside, parents have found a way to move the fun indoors.
It's going to be another day of smoky, hazy skies.
With another smoke-laden day, can air conditioning keep you healthy?
A Code Red Air Quality Action Day has been issued for the second straight day.
The return of Canadian wildfire smoke will once again impact our air quality.
Experts say when air quality is this bad, kids with asthma and other respiratory issues are more at risk.
The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday for parts of Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.
The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day day for Monday for parts of Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.
With concerns about air quality, machines with the Allegheny County Health Department do a real-time sampling of the air.
Skies will remain hazy with the possibility of scattered afternoon to evening rain.
On Wednesday, a Code Red alert was issued.
The university says the hiring freeze comes amid "the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding of research grants under the Trump administration."
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
The university says the hiring freeze comes amid "the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding of research grants under the Trump administration."
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
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The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
In what was a razor-thin vote, County Controller Corey O'Connor won the Allegheny County Democratic Committee's endorsement for mayor.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
As Trump's trade war looms over Canada, the ruling Liberal Party has chosen veteran economist Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
We've all seen the price of eggs and it's leading to people looking for alternatives and that could include Pittsburgh's own Rent The Chicken.
Las Palmas in Beechview imports at least half of its products and could begin to feel a squeeze if tariffs remain in place.
The popular bakery is offering nearly a dozen different flavors of paczki for Fat Tuesday.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for this new edition of Pop Talk Live!
We learned how to foster that page-turning obsession from a young age in today's Books and Beyond. This segment is sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association.
BB and Bur Pastry Kitchen and Bakery joined us in the PTL kitchen to show us some baked goods recipes without the use of eggs.
When a dog needs life-saving care but the vet bill is sky high, a local charity called the Izzie Fund makes sure tough financial times don't mean heart-breaking goodbyes,
Daisy joined us from the Dragon's Den in Homestead, a historic place that transformed into an epic challenge course helping kids and adults conquer fears, build confidence and have a blast.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
Babies born as early as 32 weeks are becoming more common nationally and locally.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Daisy was joined by Aubrey Worek to tackle those intimidating machines and to show us how to feel confident using gym equipment.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
Beginning this season, the field will be called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and the rights will run through the 2039 season.
Neither Uniontown nor Meadville will advance after the incident in their first round game Friday night.
Hotel Saxonburg management announced the historic restaurant would be closing.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio.
Another store is closing in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood.
An economic blackout which is a pause on spending, is a movement making its way to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
He was previously nominated in the category for his work on Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."
The legendary comedians will take the stage later this year.
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Whooping cough has seen a dramatic rise across the U.S. as well as Allegheny County where cases have spiked by 47,000%. KDKA's Jessica Guay has the story.
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the latest.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and the 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Beginning this season, the field will be called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and the rights will run through the 2039 season.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
A late interception from quarterback Drew Allar allowed Notre Dame to get in field goal range.
