Hey Ray: Staying safe when it's icy outside
The temptation to walk or play on ice during the winter is high, but staying safe is more important. Here's how you can check if it's safe.
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The temptation to walk or play on ice during the winter is high, but staying safe is more important. Here's how you can check if it's safe.
The warmer-than-normal temperatures seen on Tuesday can cause problems for people and property.
Another blast of cold air, high winds, and light to moderate snow is on the way for Friday into the upcoming weekend.
With all the recent snow and cold temperatures, does that guarantee the Pittsburgh area will experience a lot of flooding this spring?
There's no doubt that this winter has been colder and snowier than average so far in western Pennsylvania and much of the Upper Ohio Valley.
The Mars Area Public Library has been dealing with significant water damage caused by ice dams.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Lori Musto said that crews don't have the capacity to simply go and dig out the snow to physically remove it from the highways.
A meteorologist from the National Weather Service said conditions to make the snow go away are not in our favor.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
Christine Bowen got stuck on railroad tracks in her new Jeep as she was headed to work and a plow driver became her guardian angel before a train barreled through the area.
Cleanup on city side streets and alleys continued Tuesday. Contractors were brought in to help after dozens of city trucks went down.
If you take a drive around just about anywhere in the Pittsburgh region, you'll see mailboxes covered in snow and even plowed in.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
For the third day in a row, schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closings and delays because of the weather.
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to wind chills potentially dipping to 25 degrees below zero.
The deep freeze hitting the Pittsburgh area can cause big problems for your furnace.
After a storm dumped about a foot of snow across the Pittsburgh area, PennDOT said main roads are looking good, though there's still some work to do on secondary streets.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared a state of emergency on Monday after a historic winter storm blanketed the region in deep snow.
When Mother Nature drops 11 inches of snow, some Pittsburghers break out the shovels. Others break out the snowboards.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closures and delays for Tuesday after a historic storm blew through, leaving inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Sunday as a massive winter storm system blanked the Pittsburgh area with snow. More flights were canceled Monday.
Some parts of the Pittsburgh area reported as much as 20 inches of snow on Sunday.
Schools across the Pittsburgh area have issued delays, closures or remote learning days for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Officials in Washington County say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In churches and fire halls, fish fry events are held for good causes and health inspectors want to make sure people don't get sick.
This will be the church's 11th year of 'Ash and Dash' at Faith Lutheran, where people can get ashes in their vehicle before heading off to work or school.
Pitt is nationally ranked for the first time in program history.
Terri Lawson is accused of credit card misuse from when she was the manager of Rankin Borough.
Oakmont Borough Council passed a resolution barring the borough from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
In churches and fire halls, fish fry events are held for good causes and health inspectors want to make sure people don't get sick.
This will be the church's 11th year of 'Ash and Dash' at Faith Lutheran, where people can get ashes in their vehicle before heading off to work or school.
Pitt is nationally ranked for the first time in program history.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Terri Lawson is accused of credit card misuse from when she was the manager of Rankin Borough.
"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.
Pitt is nationally ranked for the first time in program history.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
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.
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.
Pitt is off to a hot start this season.
Terri Lawson faces felony charges related to alleged credit card misuse from when she was the manager of Rankin Borough.
Oakmont Borough Council passed a resolution barring the borough from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
