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Have you seen the Northern Lights? They're more than just pretty colors; when you see them in Pittsburgh, there's science behind it!
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Have you seen the Northern Lights? They're more than just pretty colors; when you see them in Pittsburgh, there's science behind it!
The aurora borealis will take to the skies again across Pennsylvania Monday night.
The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them.
People in the Pittsburgh area saw the northern lights on Thursday night.
The colorful auroras of the northern lights were captured by KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin.
The northern lights were visible across the Pittsburgh area on Thursday.
The Northern Lights were seen throughout the Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
The northern lights and the Perseid meteor shower were spotted in the Pittsburgh area on Monday.
Photos of the auroras were captured in Washington County and in Butler.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
The northern lights were visible throughout southwestern Pennsylvania on Friday.
The northern lights were on display in the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.
Plasma particles from the sun are racing toward Earth's atmosphere at 2,000 miles per second.
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The photos shared on social media captured the Northern Lights from Jo Hays Vista early Monday morning.
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Places in a dark area with a large view of the north will be your best bet.
The Northern Lights could be visible this weekend if we get a break from the rain.
The dry summer is going to have a big impact on the autumn colors in Penn's Woods.
An 83-year-old woman from Westmoreland County who was missing overnight was found safe on the shore of a lake.
Rania Harris is back in the kitchen and bringing us her smoky and delicious pork skewers recipe!
The Pittsburgh transit provider will make changes that impact passengers who need to get to Homestead.
Sprout Organics is expanding a recall of its sweet potato, apple and spinach pouches, due to potentially elevated lead levels.
The dry summer is going to have a big impact on the autumn colors in Penn's Woods.
An 83-year-old woman from Westmoreland County who was missing overnight was found safe on the shore of a lake.
The Pittsburgh transit provider will make changes that impact passengers who need to get to Homestead.
A crash at the intersection of Highland and Cornell Avenues at the Ross Township-West View border left at least one person dead.
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are pledging $100 million in upgrades to the historic plant in the Mon Valley.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Former Ohio State football coach and current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel says he won't run for Ohio governor in 2026.
A popular shopping destination in Robinson Township could soon have a new owner.
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
Several areas in Butler County fall under the voluntary notice, and it's expected to last indefinitely.
While posting has become commonplace in our culture, the real-world effects could hurt your job prospects.
Wawa is opening several stores in Centre County, continuing to inch toward the Sheetz stronghold of western Pennsylvania.
Sean Collier is back and he's telling us what to do this weekend. Here's a look at his suggestions to keep you busy.
Rania has caught the sizzle, as our pork-tastic day continues! Katie O'Malley is in Rania's kitchen to whip up some pork skewers!
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Team PTL's Daisy Jade joins us from South Hills Village Mall where Macy's is sharing some of the hottest looks at staple swaps you need for this fall season!
In 1990, an idea sparked the first-ever Pugfest in Pennsylvania, and now, after a decade it's back! David and Heather are joined by Patti Levay, the found, and some representatives from Guardian Angels Pug Rescue to learn more about the day of squishy chaos!
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
Pittsburgh councilmembers plan on introducing new legislation that will change the zoning code for vape shops.
People who live next to a blighted and abandoned property in Sharpsburg say they're living in a nightmare.
The new year is starting at Pittsburgh's colleges and universities, but there will be fewer international students on campus.
After buying a home in Beaver County, a couple says they were appalled when they found a swastika permanently tiled into the basement floor.
Andy Potocki went to the dentist in February of 2024 and asked his hygienist about some tenderness in his jaw.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up this fall. Hear more about how the walk benefits Pittsburgh neighbors.
A third human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Allegheny County.
The Monessen City School District is aware of more than five cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease in its elementary school.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Paul Skenes finished his final start of the year against the Cincinnati Reds and set Pirates records in the process.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Four Top 25 matchups headline the Week 5 college football schedule.
The Reds entered Wednesday's action tied with Arizona, one game behind the New York Mets, in the battle for the third wild card.
Aaron Rodgers isn't exactly a fan of his new helmet.
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are pledging $100 million in upgrades to the historic plant in the Mon Valley.
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
Businesses in Pittsburgh are preparing for a busy weekend.
Sheetz is the second-best employer in the nation for retail workers, according to a new list from Fortune.
Forbes has ranked the top 400 richest people in America, and the list features billionaires from the Pittsburgh area.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
These big productions mean big dollars, especially for small communities.
Pittsburgh was one of five municipalities in the United States to receive the designation in 2025.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders who use some stops at The Waterfront in Homestead may need to plan around that next month. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the story.
An early morning crash on a busy stretch of road at the border of Ross Township and West View left one person dead and power knocked out. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
83-year-old Clara Waters was reported missing earlier this week, but the search came to a safe conclusion when she was found on the shore or Loyalhanna Lake on Thursday morning.
Sean Collier is back and he's telling us what to do this weekend. Here's a look at his suggestions to keep you busy.
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.
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
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