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Roads Reopen After Water Main Break
Fort Pitt Boulevard is open again after a water main break last week.
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Fort Pitt Boulevard is open again after a water main break last week.
A string of stores were damaged after a pipe ruptured and sent water gushing into a local strip mall.
Superstorm Sandy's effects continue to be felt throughout western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.
From Westmorland County to the City of Pittsburgh, Superstorm Sandy let her presence be known across the local area – including gusty winds, heavy rains, snow and flooding. Here's a look at some of the destruction.
Romney was asked at a presidential debate whether FEMA should be shut down in light of the deficit. Romney replied that FEMA should "absolutely" be shut down. He was asked specifically if that included disaster relief. He replied that it was "immoral" to provide such relief in the face of "larger debts", emphasizing that "it makes no sense at all" to have such programs.
At the height of the storm, the Allegheny County Emergency Operations Center took about 400 calls about downed wires, flooded basements and water on roadways.
Numerous power outages are being reported around the area. In addition, many trees came down as a result of the high winds and rain, but flooding remains a major concern in some areas.
Hurricane Sandy continues to wreak havoc along the East Coast.
As Superstorm Sandy made landfall along the coast of New Jersey around 8 p.m. Monday, the rain and winds began to pick up here in Pittsburgh, drenching the area.
Counties to the east, like Fayette and Westmoreland, are the first to feel the impact of Superstorm Sandy. At the Laurel Summit on Monday afternoon, a heavy, slushy rain pounded the pavement.
The so-called Superstorm Sandy is packing quite a punch, and the effects are being felt locally as rain continues to fall across the region and gusty winds whip through.
Plane, train and bus transportation all along the east coast was brought to a grinding halt as Hurricane Sandy closed in on the United States.
Hurricane Sandy continues on a course to make landfall in southern New Jersey late tonight or early Tuesday.
Local leaders are talking about some of their concerns when Hurricane Sandy is felt here in our area.
Rain in the area apparently caused flooding in Baldwin. KDKA-TV has received reports of flooding on Streets Run Road.
The fight against rising water in Greenfield will have a new weapon as crews began installing a new line to prevent flooding Monday morning.
It rained hard this weekend and in the Oakwood section of Pittsburgh, two people had to be rescued from a pickup truck. "Once that creek runs full barrel, that water [has] nowhere to go but to back up onto the streets," Pittsburgh Public Works Director Rob Kaczorowski said.
Downed trees and flooded roadways made for some hazardous conditions Sunday when strong storms battered the area. The storms were particularly bad just south and east of Pittsburgh.
The Sunday rain had been predicted, but even when it arrived, it seemed to come from out of nowhere. The storm brought lightning, thunder, heavy and fast rains and another round of flash flooding, trapping at least two people in a vehicle in East Carnegie.
Photos of flash flooding on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012.
Storm damage photos from July 28, 2012.
The clean-up continues after Friday's flash floods shut down roads, damaged homes and left behind a lot of mud and debris.
Hours after the flood waters receded in Pittsburgh's South Hills neighborhoods, it was all about washing away the mess it had left behind.
Constant, steady and heavy rains throughout the day caused flash flooding that paralyzed some of the busiest roads in the South Hills Friday afternoon. Now, cleanup is underway as local residents and business try and pick up the pieces after a very big mess.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
Arnold's police chief has been placed on administrative leave just six months after being named chief.
A woman was found dead and severely beaten underneath a bridge in Carnegie on Sunday morning.
A robber refused to leave the home and the homeowner shot him twice.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
Arnold's police chief has been placed on administrative leave just six months after being named chief.
A woman was found dead and severely beaten underneath a bridge in Carnegie on Sunday morning.
A robber refused to leave the home and the homeowner shot him twice.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
The Harris campaign will make stops at canvassing events, phone banks, and visit local businesses in western Pennsylvania.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
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New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Financial expert, YouTuber and author Rachel Cruze has some tips for making a budget before going back to school shopping. She says it can really help to eliminate overspending.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
As football season gets underway, we're taking a look back at some of the very first Women of Steel. Did you know the Pittsburgh Steelers once had cheerleaders. We're chatting with two of the Steelerettes.
The inaugural Iron City Car Cruise is rolling into Creighton this weekend. Daisy Jade has a preview.
This weekend's PNC Park Family Fun Day has a very special message. The Neighborhood Ford Store, Pirates Charities, Quilt for the Cure, Glimmer of Hope and the AHN Chill Mobile are giving children the chance to make a difference one square at a time.
The Dubai Chocolate Bar is taking social media by storm. Sharmaine Stock, of Mainely Dipped, knows the secrets behind these sweet treats and she's in the kitchen to show us too.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Smoke and vape shops seem to be popping up everywhere you look these days, and not everyone is happy about that.
Is the Gainey administration fulfilling its promise to create new affordable housing in Pittsburgh?
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The CDC said the outbreak is linked to turtles with shells less than four inches in length.
Dental care should be part of your child’s back to school routine. Pediatric dentist Dr. Erin Issac joins Talk Pittsburgh with some tips for parents.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
Russell Wilson slogged through a forgettable preseason debut in Pittsburgh.
It was the fifth consecutive loss for Seattle, which began the day in second place in the AL West.
The team is looking to keep its unbeaten streak alive!
The Pirates DH left Friday night's game with an injury.
Paul Skenes struck out six and ended a four-start winless streak, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
Wawa broke ground in West Virginia, moving into an area where rival Sheetz already operates dozens of stores.
Some Rue21 stores, including two in the Pittsburgh area, are reopening under new ownership.
The Steelers' annual training camp in Latrobe has had a big economic impact these last few weeks.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Kaley Bastine got quite the surprise of her own during the event aimed at raising money for the department.
Arnold's police chief has been placed on administrative leave just six months after being named chief.
In this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano is joined by the operations manager of the Braddock Battlefield History Center, Shawn MacIntyre to discuss everything about a historic place you may not know about!
With the Democratic National Convention starting in Chicago this week, the Harris-Walz campaign will be coming to Pittsburgh today to kickoff a bus tour. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the details.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
A man was found shot multiple times on Sylvan Avenue in Homestead early on Sunday morning.
The northern lights and the Perseid meteor shower were spotted in the Pittsburgh area on Monday.
The driver of a truck smashed into an overpass on Route 40 in Washington County on July 31, 2024.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."