Board Of Health Votes To Remove Dixon From Director Position
Dr. Bruce Dixon has been the director of the Allegheny County Health Department for nearly 20 years, but he could be out of a job Wednesday afternoon.
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Dr. Bruce Dixon has been the director of the Allegheny County Health Department for nearly 20 years, but he could be out of a job Wednesday afternoon.
It is the scourge of our existence, causing runny noses, lots of coughing, sore throats and yet the common cold remains without a cure.
During KDKA-TV's 5 p.m. newscast on Nov. 3, Donna Fryer was watching a story on how to give CPR. Little did she know that she would use what she learned in that story just six days later.
For centuries, people have been looking for the fountain of youth and many still are. But local doctors are seeing patients who are overdoing skin treatments for their face, causing not only pain but long-term skin damage.
You may turn to a chiropractor to work out your aches and pains, but would you take your pet for an adjustment?
For 20 years he's been the go-to guy for every health emergency, but it appears that Dr. Bruce Dixon's days as head of the Allegheny County Health Department may be numbered.
If your nose is running and you think you have a cold, you may actually have something else.
A 63-year-old man recently became the first Pittsburgh recipient of the new generation of artificial hearts.
A young mother diagnosed with cancer has found a way to give back, by raising $6,000 to donate to a foundation that is helping to keep her alive.
We've all heard about kids developing allergies - but adults? Doctors are seeing it more and more: adults who were never allergic to anything suddenly developing them.
Hundreds of medicines are in short supply -- 28 of them are cancer drugs that hundreds of thousands of people need - a relatively smaller number than the millions that take other drugs, which is one reason reserves are running low.
One in five antibiotic prescriptions in the U.S. are for sinus infections.
You've heard of bowling for dollars, but what about dieting for dollars? A new weight loss program is offering big cash rewards is you can shed some pounds.
Tuesday marked the grand reopening of the West Penn Emergency Room in Bloomfield after a 14-month hiatus.
What Jon Burnett did on his summer vacation ended up being a serious "pain in the neck." A congenital condition in Burnett's neck called "Cervical Stenosis" was traumatized in a water tubing accident on an East Tennessee lake.
A fight involving a Dunbar council member broke out at a memorial event for a 9-year-old Fayette County girl who was found dead last year.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pirates 6-1 on Saturday.
A Churchill woman is charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, access device fraud and 24 counts of issuing bad checks.
A couple in Penn Hills is in the dark, along with a large tree in their front yard, after it came down Friday afternoon.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
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.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
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.
You can help support the Ronald McDonald House's mission during Ronald McDonald Digital Day.
It was just about a year ago that Marlon Wayans was in Pittsburgh promoting the new Scary Movie, and this weekend, he's back for 5 shows at the Pittsburgh Improv!
We're spotlighting some of the best pizza places around Pittsburgh, and we kick things off with breakfast pizza from Dagny's Eatery!
The Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival is back, and Robby is live, giving us a preview of all the barbecue-fueled fun!
Why are David and Heather wearing giant hats?! That answer … and YOUR questions for the Friday Free for All
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
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.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
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.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pirates 6-1 on Saturday.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
West Virginia jumped out to a big first-half lead, then held on for a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
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.
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.
A fight involving a Dunbar council member broke out at a memorial event for a 9-year-old Pennsylvania girl who was found dead a year ago in the Youghiogheny River. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
A couple in Penn Hills is in the dark, along with a large tree in their front yard, after it came down Friday afternoon, blocking the sidewalk that leads up to their front door.
A fight involving a Dunbar council member broke out at a memorial event for a 9-year-old Pennsylvania girl who was found dead a year ago in the Youghiogheny River. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Watch as teams from Hempfield, North Allegheny, and Somerset Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
