Hey Ray: Gyroscopes
While some toys seem pretty simple, they actually work with the help of some cool science!
While some toys seem pretty simple, they actually work with the help of some cool science!
They aren't the same as the balloons you'd find at Party City, but they're plenty important!
Weather records are old, but when they're broken, it's a big deal!
While that wind on the beach can make a mess, it also makes dunes and these are important!
One small change in the number that represents magnitude can mean a major difference.
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!
Sometimes prolonged summer heat creates a "heat dome."
Did you know that space weather affects weather here on earth?
You may have heard that the atmosphere is a fluid, we'll show you how to make a mini model of the atmosphere!
Certain things just seem impossible but with science? They become possible.
I often get asked why the temperatures we report are different from what you see on your home thermometer.
I accidentally mixed hard-boiled eggs and raw eggs. Now, how can I tell the difference?
Our atmosphere, it's kind of just a big sandwich!
How big hail can get is all about wind!
In our solar system, we notice things because of the science of shine, and for this shine discussion, we are going to focus on the only star in our solar system: the sun!
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!
We get a lot of atmospheric data from weather balloons and now Ray and Elizabeth spoke with Fred from NWS Pittsburgh about exactly what it is they do!
Pittsburgh's weather data goes back more than 150 years, so when a record gets broken, it's a big deal! Ray Petelin spoke with Fred McMullen at the National Weather Service Pittsburgh office.
A windy day at the beach can make a sandy mess. Those windy days are very important to the beach's health, though! Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains.
Not all numbers are easy to understand. When it comes to earthquakes, one small change in the number that represents the magnitude can mean a major difference in how strong that earthquake is - Ray Petelin is here to explain.
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! Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains the difference.
This time of year, we're used to a lot of heat and prolonged heat, that's why Ray is here to explain "heat domes!"
Ray Petelin is known for forecasting the weather on earth, but today, he's talking about space weather!
You may have heard that the atmosphere is a fluid. Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us how to make a mini model of the atmosphere using a different fluid...Water!
Certain things just seem impossible but with science? They become possible. Ray and Elizabeth are back with a cool experiment!
The shooting happened at the Chevy Chase Community Center, just about a mile away from campus.
Dozens of shots were fired inside the Chevy Chase Community Center, leaving one person dead and eight others injured.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for two teenagers who escaped a Westmoreland County juvenile detention center.
The sunshine managed to break through clouds in many spots this afternoon, yet areas north along I-80 and south of I-70 are still dealing with some pesky showers that will stick around through late tonight.
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund has provided holiday meals to more than a million families.
Sen. Cory Booker and his staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas began carrying out its large-scale offensive against Israel "and sheltered in place for their safety," his office said.
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
Most Republicans say yes to both and split over "MAGA," as Americans look for bipartisanship.
Several state and local leaders took to social media Saturday to condemn the deadly attacks in Israel.
Pennsylvania is suing to shut down a used car dealer in Cambria County accused of scamming consumers on Facebook.
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
On October 14, all retailers within city limits will be prohibited from using single-use plastic bags.
The proposal would raise prices for "peak times" in the city's neighborhood.
Mt. Lebanon, Whitehall, Finleyville, and Bethel Park are all slated for upgrades.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We've got an update on former PTL pup Violet! She was raised by Lily Swanson and is now matched with her forever person through Canine Companions.
PTL's Boaz Frankel visits the David L. Lawrence Convention Center where they are getting set up for the Pittsburgh Fall Home Show. If you're looking for floral inspiration, Laura Dowling, the former White House floral designer, is appearing at this season's show!
It's a zombie invasion! It's Halloween season and The Scarehouse is scaring up some scares once again. Their zombies are here to haunt Heather Abraham and David Highfield.
Forgotten items from the Pittsburgh International Airport's lost and found, including several cars and even a snazzy pair of python snakeskin boots, will hit the auction block this weekend. PTL's Katie O'Malley has a preview
From packages to groceries to dinner showing up on our doorsteps, we live in a fast-paced world with non-stop deliveries.
Mary Beth Rhodes says she can't keep living without working toilets or sinks.
It was supposed to be a day at the ballgame, but a woman from Maryland says it turned into a nightmare.
There's a crisis in reading, and scores across America are abysmal.
It's part of a growing trend of schools choosing private security over uniformed police officers.
YogaSix in the South Hills is expanding the studio's inclusivity and accessibility to people living with traumatic brain injuries.
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out.
The joint statement pointed to a disturbing trend they're seeing among the general public.
One man's cancer journey has resulted in a wave of gratitude, shining a light on each and every person who helped him and his wife.
Legislation to keep an animal tranquilizer accessible for its intended use by veterinarians, but criminalize it in combination with other drugs, has passed the Pennsylvania state House.
Kenny Pickett hit George Pickens for a 41-yard touchdown with 1:17 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10.
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Colin White to a one-year contract on Saturday.
The Riverhounds' 2023 season is starting to wrap up and tonight's action against the Tampa Bay Rowdies is coming to you live on KDKA+ and on KDKA.com!
The Steelers walked the runway as fashion models Friday night.
Cooke, 45, played in 1,046 NHL games over his 16-year professional career, scoring 167 goals and accruing 1,135 penalty minutes.
Most of the reaction to the death of a rail worker who mistakenly stepped in front of two CSX locomotives last month has focused on whether the 19-year veteran should have seen the train coming.
On October 14, all retailers within city limits will be prohibited from using single-use plastic bags.
McCandless business owners are concerned a property owner is kicking them out to make way for a new development.
A sheriff's sale of the Pittsburgh Mills was canceled after the owner paid $11.5 million owed in special assessment taxes.
The agreement comes after the union representing Duquesne Light workers voted to authorize the strike earlier this week.
Keanu Reeves was spotted at Coffee Tree Roasters ahead of his show in Pittsburgh on Friday.
"I have a lot of other things that I would love to focus on, so I'm going to lock the door on the studio for a little bit."
The rare and significant collection of string instruments from the Holocaust can be seen at Carnegie Mellon.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh in August 2024.
The annual Pittsburgh Fall Home Show highlights a weekend of fall fun!
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Dozens of shots were fired inside the Chevy Chase Community Center, leaving one person dead and eight others injured. KDKA's Alexandra Todd reports.
The shooting happened at the Chevy Chase Community Center, just about a mile away from the college campus. KDKA's Lauren Linder shares the latest information.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for two teenagers who escaped a Westmoreland County juvenile detention center.
Farmers from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and Ohio grow these behemoths and weigh them at the Dayton Fairground in Dayton, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Today Live went sailing on the high seas, errr, three rivers with PNC and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to kick off the 421st annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund campaign.
Pittsburgh police evacuated part of a neighborhood in Garfield as law enforcement and SWAT teams converged on the area due to a dangerous "active shooting situation" on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
Other homes were destroyed and several people were injured in the explosion in the Rustic Ridge Estates section of Plum.
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
The jury has recommended the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the gunman convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The trial has been ongoing since the spring.