Pennsylvania woman competing for title of Miss Earth
Haley Poe from Erie, Pennsylvania, was crowned Miss Earth USA in a first-of-its-kind pageant-turned-reality show. Now she’s heading overseas to compete for the title of Miss Earth.
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Haley Poe from Erie, Pennsylvania, was crowned Miss Earth USA in a first-of-its-kind pageant-turned-reality show. Now she’s heading overseas to compete for the title of Miss Earth.
A new reality show is putting a fresh spin on pageants, mixing glam with going green. Pennsylvania native and Miss Earth USA national finalist Haley Poe joins us to talk more about “Pretty Down to Earth.”
In a world obsessed with trends, a group of local designers is creating timeless statements out of yesterday's scraps. We got a first look at an annual fashion gala where innovation walks hand-in-hand with sustainability.
The riverfront site of the proposed Esplanade on the North Side is a brownfield — a piece of land contaminated by former industry.
District 5 Councilmember Barb Warwick introduced the legislation on Tuesday.
"We can produce anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 pounds of honey at the airport."
Pennsylvania is pledging to get half of the state government's electricity from solar power by next year.
On this Earth Day, business owners on the South Side are cleaning up.
The peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning has its first hatchling.
On this Earth Day, business owners on the South Side are cleaning up. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah has more.
We celebrated Earth Day on PTL with some trash. We learned what goes where when it comes to our garbage with the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
Studies show that one-third of all food in the United States goes uneaten and the average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that never gets consumed. Jennifer England, from 412 Food Rescue, was here to give us some simple ways to reduce food waste at home.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is offering discounted admission to people who bring electronic devices to be recycled.
Billions around the world will participate in Earth Day next week and there are plenty of ways to help out right here in our community. Natalie Bencivenga joined us to share some of the projects going on in our community.
Despite being the official state amphibian, hellbenders aren't exactly overflowing in Pennsylvania's waterways these days.
Spring is here, and Pittsburgh is showing off her eastern redbud trees.
Our Kidsburgh ambassador, Yu-Ling Behr, was back with a family-friendly guide to Pittsburgh's earth month activities.
Dave Kuiawa, from Fine Wine and Good Spirits, joined us to show us some Earth Day drinks!
Team PTL got their hands a bit more dirty today. Daisy was at Allegheny Commons Park, helping with the big clean-up at Lake Elizabeth!
PTL's Daisy Jade visits the Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History in Oakland to get a preview of the fabulous designs that will be shown off at the Pittsburgh Earth Day Ecolution Fashion Gala.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Larissa Russo, the founder of The Refillery, a zero-waste business looking to make the city a greener place to live.
The organization Asez Wao partnered with Tree Pittsburgh to plant 100 trees in the park.
While another Earth Day is behind us, there are still ways that you can improve the health of our planet and also for yourself.
Many people took time to give back to the planet by doing some spring cleaning Saturday.
KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
A wild turkey visited the Glez Hazel bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh.
More than $300,000 worth of counterfeit designer bags and jewelry were seized in Pittsburgh, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Tuesday.
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.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
A wild turkey visited the Glez Hazel bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh.
More than $300,000 worth of counterfeit designer bags and jewelry were seized in Pittsburgh, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Tuesday.
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.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
"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.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
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.
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.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Lauren Rowe. An educator and counselor in the West Mifflin Area School District, she is giving back to the school that raised her, making sure the next generation is full on the inside and out.
Chef Crystal Baldwin makes an easy recipe for shrimp fritters and highlights some Black-owned vendors, with products available at Giant Eagle!
Dr. Lori appraises more of your antiques. Today’s theme is: kitchen kitsch!
Daisy Jade is live at Kretchmar’s Bakery in Beaver to get the party started!
David is back! He and Heather are celebrating with new milkshake flavors!
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.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
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.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A girls' basketball game at the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament became a lesson in sportsmanship on Friday.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
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.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
"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.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries tomorrow, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years. Barry Pintar reports.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes. Some are too far gone to be restored by even the most motivated house-flipper. Demolishing these blighted buildings can involve hiring outside companies to do the work for a lot of cash. So instead local and federal lawmakers found a way to keep that money inside the area by capitalizing on the blight to create jobs.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
Jesse Jackson is being remembered by many in the local civil rights movement, including Tim Stevens, who founded the Black Political Empowerment Project in Pittsburgh. Ross Guidotti reports.
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.
