Scary-Looking Insect Invades Area, But Don't Call Them Ticks
Those plump, round insects seem to be everywhere these days. They're called billbugs, beetles, and weevils. But don't call them ticks, because they're not.
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Those plump, round insects seem to be everywhere these days. They're called billbugs, beetles, and weevils. But don't call them ticks, because they're not.
More and more people are using reusable bags instead of paper or plastic. It's all in an effort to help the environment, but in doing so, are you hurting your health?
For years now, when it comes to sunscreen, we have been told to choose one that has the best SPF for us – the higher the number, the better the protection.
For years, we've thought the only way to treat appendicitis was to remove the appendix. Well, what if you could treat it simply with antibiotics?
The FBI is now investigating Johnson & Johnson over a device used to treat thousands of women for a common problem.
The idea of reproducing a living being from DNA is the stuff Jurassic Park and Dolly the Sheep are made of. But is it really possible to reproduce someone from DNA?
It was a big day for two Salvation Army employees. Kate Esker and Mike Riemer both underwent surgery at Allegheny General Hospital on Tuesday, and are recovering well. Esker donated a kidney to Riemer.
Recently, chain restaurants Pizza Hut and Taco Bell announced the removal of artificial ingredients and coloring in its foods. It's a growing trend among food manufacturers and restaurants, but will it make a difference to your health?
Are you among the millions who feel like they're not getting enough sleep? Tired all the time? Snoring could be the culprit, whether from you or your partner. However, there are three things you can do to cut down on the snoring.
After a day of going full-speed, it's often hard to put on the brakes and simply coast into sleep.
As Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC celebrates its 125th anniversary this week, it's fitting to remember that the idea for a Pittsburgh hospital exclusively for kids came from ... a kid.
For people whose cancer has stopped responding to standard therapy and are out of treatment options, a new trial is starting soon called the NCI-MATCH trial.
Nails on a chalkboard is a sound that just about everybody hates. But what if almost every sound you heard made you angry or anxious?
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's lung transplant program has been put on probation by the United Network for Organ Sharing, a nonprofit that oversees American transplants.
Gov. Tom Wolf and Attorney General Kathleen Kane hailed a court decision Friday that they had sought in a bid to protect Medicare Advantage enrollees caught in the middle of a feud between two western Pennsylvania health care giants.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Rain chances and storm chances return to the forecast on Wednesday.
Pączki, a classic Polish baked good that's similar to a donut, have grown in tradition over the years as people prepare to give up things like sweets for the Lenten season.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Lauren Rowe. An educator and counselor in the West Mifflin Area School District, she is giving back to the school that raised her, making sure the next generation is full on the inside and out.
Chef Crystal Baldwin makes an easy recipe for shrimp fritters and highlights some Black-owned vendors, with products available at Giant Eagle!
Dr. Lori appraises more of your antiques. Today’s theme is: kitchen kitsch!
Daisy Jade is live at Kretchmar’s Bakery in Beaver to get the party started!
David is back! He and Heather are celebrating with new milkshake flavors!
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A girls' basketball game at the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament became a lesson in sportsmanship on Friday.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are being spent to improve one intersection in Oakland near the University of Pittsburgh campus, and the money comes from a state grant. KDKA’s Chilekasi Adele details what’s coming.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
As Fat Tuesday marks the final day before the beginning of the Lenten season, one Pittsburgh bakery expects it to be one of their busiest days of the year as they roll out pączki and other Mardi Gras-themed treats by the dozen. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Lauren Rowe. An educator and counselor in the West Mifflin Area School District, she is giving back to the school that raised her, making sure the next generation is full on the inside and out.
Chef Crystal Baldwin makes an easy recipe for shrimp fritters and highlights some Black-owned vendors, with products available at Giant Eagle!
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.
