Controller Calls Lead In Children A Crisis; Health Dept. Disagrees
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner is calling high blood lead levels in Pittsburgh's children a public health crisis, but the health department disputes her claims.
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Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner is calling high blood lead levels in Pittsburgh's children a public health crisis, but the health department disputes her claims.
A peeved President Donald Trump browbeat Republican opponents of his party's reeling health care bill Monday.
If you are one of the 426,000 Pennsylvanians who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, there is good news and bad news.
After four transplants in seven years, a Greene County woman has yet another chance at life, thanks to someone very near and dear to her heart.
Sen. Bob Casey spoke in Pittsburgh on Friday and said if the Republican healthcare bill passes, many stand to lose.
Thousands of people in the City of Pittsburgh may be drinking water with elevated levels of lead and not even know it.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Republican bill erasing but not replacing much of President Barack Obama's health care law would mean an additional 32 million uninsured people by 2026.
Salmonella, bacteria typically blamed for serious food poisoning, is now being used to fight cancer.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
About 120 people turned out Tuesday night in the social hall of the Connellsville Church of the Immaculate Conception Parish.
Officers patrolling public middle and high schools in one of northeast Ohio's largest cities will start carrying the overdose antidote naloxone during the coming school year.
The Allegheny County Health Department is making no apologies for its crackdown on restaurant safety.
That morning cup of coffee may help you live longer.
It was a revolutionary idea - a way to treat cancer without the side effects of chemotherapy. Doctors called it promising, but it has hit a major roadblock.
Greensburg Roman Catholic Bishop Edward Malesic penned a letter in response to the growing heroin epidemic and how he believes parishioners can get involved and save lives.
Royce Moser was in court after being accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, last month.
Peter Thatcher, Sandra Thatcher and their two kids, Noah and Layla, were killed in a crash in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Two bodies were recovered from the Monongahela River, as crews searched the water after a towboat and a private vessel collided.
Royce Moser made numerous Google searches, including "what does God say about murder," after allegedly killing PennWest student Karoline Heintz.
Severe weather is possible in parts of the region today, along with temperatures that could feel like they're in the 100s.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
The National Aviary debuts its newest ambassadors, skunk sisters! They're asking for name suggestions.
Chef Crystal Baldwin with Giant Eagle shows Heather and David how to make a game day winning dish.
Robby Incmikoski heads to the Lernerville Speedway to get a preview of the Yinzer 100 N'at before races start.
It's September, so David and Heather are trying fall drinks for Taste It Tuesday.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Brandon Lowe scored from third base on an error with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-12 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Metal detectors and bag checks will be in place for all events at Gladiator Stadium and at the Middle/High School gymnasium.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
The heat index in the Pittsburgh area could reach into the 100s on Wednesday, and that goes along with potential severe storms. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley has the forecast.
Royce Moser made numerous Google searches, including "what does God say about murder," after allegedly killing PennWest student Karoline Heintz.
Robby Incmikoski and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Leaders in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, are considering changing the zoning rules for nearly 800 acres of land.
Two bodies were recovered from the Monongahela River, as crews searched the water after a towboat and a private vessel collided.
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.
