Hey Ray: Star trails and planetary motion
Tracking the stars in the night sky can tell us a lot about how the Earth moves!
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Hey Ray: Frostquakes and Cryoseism
The cold weather can cause some weird things including loud booms!
Hey Ray: Popping ice
if you've put an ice cube in a drink, you've seen the cracks and heard the pops, but why does that happen?
Hey Ray: Cold tires
As winter approaches, so do the cold temperatures, and this means the pressure in your tires could be decreasing.
Hey Ray: Time change to-do list
The clocks are getting pushed back this weekend, but it's not all we should be doing!
Hey Ray: Flip-flopping flow
High and low pressures flow in different directions in different hemispheres - so why do they flip-flop?
Hey Ray: What is the difference between cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons?
They are three words that are used interchangeably, but there are some differences.
Hey Ray: Gyroscopes
While some toys seem pretty simple, they actually work with the help of some cool science!
Hey Ray: The importance of weather balloons and what they do
They aren't the same as the balloons you'd find at Party City, but they're plenty important!
Hey Ray: The movement of Pittsburgh's weather station
Weather records are old, but when they're broken, it's a big deal!
Hey Ray: Sand dunes and why they're important
While that wind on the beach can make a mess, it also makes dunes and these are important!
Hey Ray: Earthquake magnitudes
One small change in the number that represents magnitude can mean a major difference.
Hey Ray: The many different waves
The universe is full of waves, and they are not all created equally. Some are mechanical, and others are electromagnetic, even though they are all energy!
Hey Ray: Heat Domes
Sometimes prolonged summer heat creates a "heat dome."
Hey Ray: Space weather and the Northern Lights
Did you know that space weather affects weather here on earth?
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Hey Ray: Star trails
If you look up and track the stars, you can learn a lot about how the Earth moves and Ray Petelin is here to show you how!
Hey Ray: Frostquakes
When it's cold you sometimes hear loud booms, but what causes them? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are back to explain!
Hey Ray: Popping Ice Cubes
You know the sound - that pop when you put ice cubes in a cold or hot drink, so why does that sound happen and what causes it? Ray Petelin is here to explain!
Hey Ray Special
Join First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin, and Elizabeth Petelin, for a 30-minute special on our favorite "Hey Ray!" segments!
Hey Ray: Cold Tires
Winter is coming up quick and with it so are cold temperatures. That means the pressure in your tires could be decreasing...but why is that? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are here to explain why!
Hey Ray: Time change to-do
Clocks are falling back this weekend, but just fixing your clocks isn't all you should be doing. Ray and Elizabeth Petelin get you set for the change!
Hey Ray: Flip-flopping pressures
High and low pressures rotate in different directions in different hemispheres - Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are here to tell you why!
Hey Ray: Cyclones, Typhoons, and Hurricanes
They are three words that get used interchangeably, but they do have a lot in common! Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are here to explain!
Hey Ray: The science of water
Ray Petelin is conducting a special edition of Hey Ray live on Pittsburgh Today Live. He's joined by students from The Ellis School to teach them the science of water!
Hey Ray: The science of gyroscopes
Some toys are simple, fun, and look pretty cool - but there is science behind them that make them work! Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are here to show you how a gyroscope works!
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Pitt football parts way with 3 offensive coaches
The program announced that assistant coaches Dave Borbely, Andre Powell and Tim Salem will not return for the 2024 season.
You can get rid of your Christmas tree by feeding it to goats in Pittsburgh
If you are still in the giving spirit, you may want to consider donating your old Christmas tree to a good cause.
Fern Hollow Bridge collapse documents reveal failure to maintain bridges
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed on Jan. 28, 2022.
U.S. Steel fined $2.2 million by Allegheny County Health Department for air emission violations
The county health department is fining U.S. Steel $2.2 million for violations primarily at the Clairton Coke Works.
Police use fingerprints to identify armed robbery suspect accused of shooting Monroeville sergeant
Police released the identity of the suspect accused of shooting a Monroeville police sergeant multiple times.
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Stiffer penalties for fentanyl dealers and teacher raises among W. Va. legislative priorities
Leading lawmakers in West Virginia also want to remove disruptive students from classrooms and boost funding for emergency responders.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Leaders in Pittsburgh want to raise awareness of PACT Act
U.S. Senator Bob Casey championed a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Only Pa.'s courts have power to remove Trump from ballot, top election official says
Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth says he's not able to remove Trump from the ballot like Maine and Colorado have ahead of the 2024 election.
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Pittsburgh marketing expert explains hype around Stanley cups
Why are Stanley tumblers so popular all of a sudden?
Latest Product Recall Information
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
Post-holiday season makes for prime opportunities for bargain shopping
Retailers need the space for many spring-related items that are coming in, which can make for big discounts.
Peoples Natural Gas files rate case with Pa. Public Utility Commission, proposing rate hikes
The rate hikes could amount to a 21 percent increase in bills for residential customers.
Pa. Attorney General announces debt cancellation for Pittsburgh area students
Students are now free of $218,000 in total debt from the closed Pittsburgh Career Institute.
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That's a Wrap: January 5, 2024
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
PTL Pupdate: Obas
We have a new puppy and her name is Obas!
Crafting burgers with Burghers Brewing Co.
We're just five days into 2024 and Pittsburgh's lineup of fresh eats is already growing by the minute. We had on Burghers Brewing Co., a new hot spot on the South Side, to show us what they're all about.
Burgh Buzz: January 5, 2024
Ron Smiley and Celina Pompeani-Mathison talk about what everyone's buzzing about this week in the burgh!
First-hand look at the Pittsburgh RV Show
A piece of the action rolled up to the PTL studios. Heather got a first hand preview of the Pittsburgh RV Show!
KDKA Investigations
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SmileDirectClub customers left hanging after bankruptcy filing
A popular telehealth company that promised straighter smiles announced it's going under.
Closure of Ellwood Medical Center at center of political controversy involving President Joe Biden's brother
House Republican have subpoenaed James Biden to question whether he -- and in turn Joe Biden -- benefited from the mismanagement of a private equity firm that ultimately led to the closure of the town's biggest employer.
Emails show Pittsburgh has failed to comply with regulations for needle exchanges
Discarded used syringes are a public health hazard.
Requirements for affordable housing being blamed for bringing projects to standstill
The city says it can find a middle ground with developers.
Owners of some Honda HR-V vehicles report "randomly" shattering rear windshields
A North Hills woman said she can still hear the loud shatter and remember the feeling of total disbelief.
Health
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U.S. Steel fined $2.2 million by Allegheny County Health Department for air emission violations
The county health department is fining U.S. Steel $2.2 million for violations primarily at the Clairton Coke Works.
Pennsylvania has one of the highest xylazine overdose death rates, CDC says
According to the CDC, Pennsylvania has one of the highest overdose death rates when it comes to xylazine.
40% of Pennsylvania homes may be exposing people to cancer-causing gas, American Lung Association says
Forty percent of homes in Pennsylvania may be exposing people to a cancer-causing gas.
Sober curious, gray-area drinkers and more terms to know this Dry January
Many people gear up to quit alcohol for a month as part of the "Dry January" challenge. Here's what to know about health benefits as well as terms and tips.
Survey: Improving physical health named top resolution for 2024
Experts suggest being realistic when it comes to your goals by setting benchmarks.
Sports
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Pitt football parts way with 3 offensive coaches
The program announced that assistant coaches Dave Borbely, Andre Powell and Tim Salem will not return for the 2024 season.
Penguins Perspectives: Dubas's last all-in bet paid off, now it's time for another
The Eastern Conference is wide open this year and now it's time for the Penguins to take advantage of that.
Hall ties career high as Michigan State routs Penn State, 92-61
Malik Hall matched his career high with 24 points and Mady Sissoko matched his career best with 12 rebounds as Michigan State routed Penn State, 92-61.
Crosby's power-play goal in 3rd period sends Penguins to 6-5 win over Bruins
Sidney Crosby scored on the power play to snap a third-period tie and added two assists, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby named NHL All-Star
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is headed to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game.
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Pittsburgh marketing expert explains hype around Stanley cups
Why are Stanley tumblers so popular all of a sudden?
Pittsburgh's Astrobotic one of two companies to attempt first US moon landings since Apollo missions
Two private companies are aiming to get the U.S. back in the moon-landing business, more than five decades after the Apollo program ended.
LG Electronics partnering with West Virginia to advance renewable energy, telehealth businesses
LG Electronics is partnering with the state of West Virginia to develop technologies in renewable energy, telehealth and other industries.
SmileDirectClub customers left hanging after bankruptcy filing
A popular telehealth company that promised straighter smiles announced it's going under.
North Hills Wahlburgers closes permanently
The Wahlburgers in the North Hills is permanently closed.
Entertainment
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Actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
Kennywood's Spinvasion named one of the nation's best new theme park attractions
Kennywood's Spinvasion is one of the best new theme park attractions in the country, according to a poll.
How 2 Pa. artists built the butter sculpture at the PA Farm Show
The 1,000-pound "A Table For All" will be on display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show until Jan. 13. Artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton started it at their Conshohocken, Pa. studio.
David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
"Mary Poppins" star Glynis Johns dies at 100
Glynis Johns won a Tony Award for her role in "A Little Night Music" and starred in the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins" as suffragette Winifred Banks.
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KDKA News Update PM: January 5, 2024
KDKA News Update PM: January 5, 2024
Nonprofit accepting Christmas trees as snacks for goats
If you are still in the giving spirit this weekend, you may want to consider donating your old Christmas tree to a good cause. That good cause: feeding a herd of hungry goats. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Allegheny County Health Department fines U.S. Steel $2.2 million for air emission violations
If you sometimes smell something like rotten eggs in the air, chances are it's hydrogen sulfide coming from the Mon Valley. The county health department is fining U.S. Steel millions of dollars to bring it under control. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
New inspection reports released related to Fern Hollow Bridge
KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
KDKA-TV Evening Forecast (1/5)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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PHOTOS: Monroeville Police officer shot following armed robbery of Crumbl Cookies store
The officer is expected to be okay and a suspect is in custody.
KDKA Alumni return for 70th Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon
To mark the 70th Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon, we had so many KDKA alumni return to help the children and their families at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Here's a look!
PHOTOS: Newborn babies at UPMC dress up for holidays in warm pajamas and handmade knit hats
Newborn babies at UPMC dressed up for a ride aboard the "Magee Express."
PHOTOS: Steelers drop Thursday Night Football matchup vs. Patriots
The Steelers lost 21-18 to the 2-10 visitors from New England.
PHOTOS: Steelers stumble in 24-10 loss to visiting Cardinals
The Cardinals had dropped nine straight road games in a row before today's win in Pittsburgh.
