Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
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Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
With several events going on around the Pittsburgh region, plenty of people will be outside.
The consequences of a heat wave are more than just high temperatures.
Are our health care systems seeing a rise in heat-related cases?
Duquesne Light expects to have power fully restored by Friday night.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he's working closely with utility companies to restore power
People in Ross Township who have been without power for two days are growing frustrated.
The hot weather continues on Wednesday as highs could reach once again into the mid-90s.
An expert explains what should stay and what should go when it comes to the food in your fridge after losing power.
The 90-degree temperatures this week are especially a concern for those who work outside.
The heat isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
More than 100,000 people were without power at one point after storms hit Western Pennsylvania amid a heat wave on Monday.
Doctors are stressing the importance of listening to your body as a potential heat wave descends on the Pittsburgh area.
With Pittsburgh bracing for a heat wave, several cooling centers across the area are opening up.
What kind of precautions do firefighters take to cool off in hot weather?
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
An Excessive Heat Watch will go into place on Monday as a heat wave is possible this week.
Before the hot temperatures move in next week, we could see some strong to severe storms this evening.
Temperatures will soon be reaching into the 90s and staying cool is not as difficult as it may seem.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
A parent whose two students attend Greenfield told KDKA the building has no air conditioning, and to add to the problem, he said they can't open the windows.
After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the Burbank home, police said. It was also seen in the neighborhood.
Thanks to the Steelers, six high schools and seven colleges met for a first-of-its-kind kickoff to the Girls Flag Football season.
Dane Myers drove in Otto Lopez in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Marlins' second walk-off victory in three days.
K-9 Ambroos had been battling cancer over the last few months and officially retired from the force on March 24.
State troopers will trade in their cruisers for construction vehicles in April as part of the Operation Orange Squeeze safety initiative.
About 60 rappelled down EQT Plaza on Saturday.
Thanks to the Steelers, six high schools and seven colleges met for a first-of-its-kind kickoff to the Girls Flag Football season.
Dane Myers drove in Otto Lopez in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Marlins' second walk-off victory in three days.
K-9 Ambroos had been battling cancer over the last few months and officially retired from the force on March 24.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
State troopers will trade in their cruisers for construction vehicles in April as part of the Operation Orange Squeeze safety initiative.
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
At least 19 accounts were impacted after an 18-year-old man hacked into them in order to steal gas.
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Ron joined us for some quick helpful tips on how make sure your phone is working and as clean as possible.
We got to meet Melissa from Dance Moms on the show today. She's trading in the dance floor for the soccer field, well, sort of.
Daisy stopped by Phipps Conservatory to check out their new exhibit, Tropical Forest Panama!
Chef Jon Lloyd was here to show us how to elevate your backyard BBQ with grilled lamb chops, homemade mint chimichurri and truffle-infused mashed potatoes.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
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.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Microplastics are everywhere. While it can seem overwhelming to avoid them, Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to help simplify the process with some easy-to-follow steps.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
Thanks to the Steelers, six high schools and seven colleges met for a first-of-its-kind kickoff to the Girls Flag Football season.
You can watch Pittsburgh Riverhounds games during the 2025 UCL season in the player below.
Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 4-3.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss.
A Pittsburgh pizzeria is bringing home the title of World's Best Cheese Slice.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices.
The tour coincides with the band's fifth and newest studio album.
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
Pop-punk legends blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and AFI are among the headliners for the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival.
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
One man has died after a late-night shooting in McKeesport. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares the latest details.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
Girls' flag football in high school and college is growing rapidly, locally and nationally, and that excitement and growth were on full display at Saint Vincent College on Saturday afternoon. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
The Connellsville community lined the streets on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to Officer Ambroos, the police department's K9.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
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.
