Hey Ray: Magnetic money
When you think of magnetic money, you think of coins, but it's your paper money, too!
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When you think of magnetic money, you think of coins, but it's your paper money, too!
It's a question I get a lot, so let's try to answer it!
Did you know that Pi can be used to make a prediction?
Let's do some "survival science" like how to find your direction!
Even though certain metals may not be magnetic, they can still interact with magnets!
The weather doesn't always change right along with the seasons and a viewer question is a motivation for this week's post!
In physics, sometimes, the reaction you get is not the reaction you expected. Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains with a cool experiment.
Ray Petelin is here to tell you all about "cross-quarter days" and Groundhog Day!
Potholes make your commute this time of year a brought one, but what causes them?
You may wonder why we meteorologists don't just use wind chill - here's why!
For years, Ray has been trying to figure out how Santa does it and now he thinks he's cracked the case!
What is the difference between a meteoroid, a meteor, and a meteorite, and why do they burn up in the atmosphere?
This time of year we hear the word "Graupel" so how does form and what is it?
Did you know that there's a bunch of science packed into "pop?"
People think a lot of things are the same, that includes weather and climate, but as Ray Petelin explains, they are not the same thing.
Did you ever notice your breath can heat and cool things? Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us the science of how that works!
You certainly know the dark color of pop, but did you know you can use milk to take the color out of it? Ray Petelin shows you the science in a new Hey Ray!
Lighting a candle seems pretty normal, and pretty easy, but sometimes, the way it lights can be anything but normal. Ray Petelin breaks down the science in a new Hey Ray!
Have you ever been sitting around a campfire, get up and move, only to have the smoke you were trying to avoid follow you? Well, as Ray Petelin explains, there's a scientific reason for that!
Whether you call it pop or you call it soda, there's a way to make the can go pop without cracking the tab! Ray Petelin shows you how in a new Hey Ray!
Spots on the Sun's surface can tell us a lot about what is going on with the Solar Cycle. Ray Petelin explains why they're important to watch in a new Hey Ray!
You may have heard us talk about "meteorological seasons" that don't match up with the seasons you typically see on the calendar. While that may sound weird, there is a reason meteorologists use these different dates. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
One viewer wrote in to ask Ray Petelin, why do storms have different names around the world? Well, while it's true they do go by different names around the world, they're still the same kind of storms.
As summer winds down, we start to reach the peak of hurricane season, which leads to a lot of questions of how hurricanes form. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray.
Some kind of clouds can help predict the weather.
Rodgers, 41, was already playing with a broken left wrist.
Twelve residents were safely evacuated after a fire tore through an apartment complex in New Castle, Lawrence County, on Sunday.
Saturday was the final day of the beloved restaurant in Millvale, as they said goodbye after 90 years.
A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
From the day the Penguins hired Kyle Dubas, many Pittsburghers noticed he looked quite a bit like the new mayor-elect.
"I haven't heard of anyone step back," Gov. Patrick Morrisey told CBS News in an interview. "They wanted to stay. They wanted to complete the mission and serve their state and country."
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Black Friday has gone from a single day of deals to a week or more of sales, and that can lead to getting ripped off. Here's what shoppers should know.
Sean Collier shows us where to go and what to see this holiday weekend!
Daisy shows us around for some early-season shopping.
Local actor, Shaler’s own Daniel Gerard Bittner, quizzes David and Mikey on their knowledge of Les Misérables!
Local actor, Shaler’s own Daniel Gerard Bittner, returns home for the holidays, thanks to Les Misérables!
Daisy Jade visits the Heinz History Center to learn all about the life of David McCullough and the artifacts on display in the History Center’s special archive room!
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
On Monday, Pittsburgh City Council took aim at a controversial $6 million comprehensive plan, saying the public is being short-changed.
Campers who bought lifetime memberships to a Laurel Highlands campground say they are being told they have to leave.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
With costs expected to go up for the Affordable Care Act, people are examining potentially more affordable options.
Beginning in fall 2026, Independence Health System will operate under the WVU Medicine brand.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Fall 2025 safety report card from a patient safety group gave high marks to many Pittsburgh-area hospitals.
Rodgers, 41, was already playing with a broken left wrist.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
From the day the Penguins hired Kyle Dubas, many Pittsburghers noticed he looked quite a bit like the new mayor-elect.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Bills today is set for 4:25 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
For more than 90 years, the Grant Bar & Grill was a gathering place in Millvale. On Saturday, it officially closed its doors.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
At least one person is dead and others are in the hospital after a police shooting and chase shut down I-279 south for hours.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day.
One person has died after an overnight house fire in Ben Avon, Allegheny County. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
