Vaccination rate slips again for kids in Allegheny County schools
While just under 95% of school-aged children are vaccinated against preventable diseases, the rate has been slipping for years.
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While just under 95% of school-aged children are vaccinated against preventable diseases, the rate has been slipping for years.
About 40% of Pennsylvania homes have elevated levels of radon, something Allegheny County hopes to help combat with free test kits.
Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings.
The Allegheny County Health Department first issued a consumer alert on Dec. 3.
Inspectors found rodent droppings inside several rooms inside the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company's production facility.
In 2023, Allegheny County reported 355 COVID-19-related deaths and over 5,000 hospitalizations.
A recent inspection revealed at least a dozen violations related to food safety.
A bar in Pittsburgh's Mt. Oliver neighborhood was ordered to close after an inspector found a "mold-like substance" on food.
Powassan virus is still rare, but the number of reported cases has increased over the last few years, according to the CDC.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
The announcement from the ACHD comes as cases of Pertussis are on the rise nationwide.
Mosquitoes collected in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood tested positive for West Nile virus.
The Allegheny County Health Department has reported a total of ten cases.
A Pittsburgh bagel shop and delicatessen has been hit with a consumer alert by the Allegheny County Health Department.
Cravingz on Broadway Avenue was ordered to shut down due to several health department violations.
The health department says that the gentlemen's club along Morewood Avenue wouldn't allow inspectors into the building.
The department says the Clairton Coke Works facility violated the Clean Air Act operating permit more than 360 times.
The department says the Clairton Coke Works facility violated the Clean Air Act operating permit more than 360 times.
Pictures sent to KDKA-TV show backup in the basement, where you can also see some equipment stored.
The restaurant located in the Cultural District is known for its authentic Greek food and wine
U.S. Steel will pay for public health projects as well as invest in upgrades to the facility.
Dirt, mold, and other hazards were found during the inspection.
The county health department is fining U.S. Steel $2.2 million for violations primarily at the Clairton Coke Works.
The Waterworks Cinema had rodent droppings as well as dead mice throughout the building.
The Allegheny County Health Department says a recent inspection found live insects crawling in and on bags of rice.
Nearly a dozen coyotes were found dead along a hillside in Ohio on Tuesday.
Dozens of dead animals were found at an Ohio home following a house fire, including 24 dogs that animal rescuers say were pulled from a single bedroom.
The decapitated and handless body found in 1970 in New York has been identified as a Pennsylvania man, authorities said.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Nearly a dozen coyotes were found dead along a hillside in Ohio on Tuesday.
Dozens of dead animals were found at an Ohio home following a house fire, including 24 dogs that animal rescuers say were pulled from a single bedroom.
The decapitated and handless body found in 1970 in New York has been identified as a Pennsylvania man, authorities said.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
March Madness is officially underway. PTL and Talk Pittsburgh have thrown their hat, or should we say, our chicken wing, into the ring!
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Anwan Wesley. As a young parent, Anwan Wesley was made painfully aware of how challenging it can be to get help and information, especially for fathers.
Chef Crystal is showing us how anyone can cook like a professional. Just in time for Women’s History Month, we're looking at a display of products and ingredients from female-owned businesses!
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures.
It’s that one time of year when the Steel City swaps the black and gold for a whole lot of green. And we absolutely commit. We sent Daisy into one of Pittsburgh's most famous Irish pubs to get the party started early.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
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.
Evgeni Malkin scored twice in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Avalanche.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The annual spring game on April 11 will be closed to the public because of ongoing preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Cameras in the Pittsburgh area captured a bright meteor streaking across the sky on Tuesday morning. Lauren Linder reports.
Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration this week will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
The Pittsburgh flood of 1936 was one of the worst floods in the history of the city. Here's a look at what happened 90 years ago.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is considering building a new stand-alone aquarium on the North Shore. Shelley Bortz reports.
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.
