Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force Urges Residents To Get Tested As Syphilis Cases Spike
The Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force wants to curve a spike in cases of syphilis in Allegheny County.
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The Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force wants to curve a spike in cases of syphilis in Allegheny County.
It was a major problem that will forever be associated with Flint, Mich., and now local health officials are considering mandatory lead testing for young children.
Nationwide, the CDC says they expect flu activity to keep increasing across the country over the next several weeks.
Officials say the result of an audit show that the Allegheny County Health Department has not prioritized responding to local concerns about elevated lead levels in public water.
There are new warnings about pollution in Pittsburgh, which could affect tens of thousands of people who live and work Downtown.
Allegheny County officials confirm a resident at the Kane Regional Center in McKeesport has tested positive for Legionella.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a warning for people in Sewickley after a dog was attacked by a rabid raccoon.
The Allegheny County Health Department is responding to a new report that shows an unprecedented high for sexually transmitted diseases in the United States.
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) issued a rabies warning for Etna residents Friday.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for an Oakland restaurant.
The Allegheny County Health Department listened Monday to comments for and against a proposed ban on vaping in public spaces.
Oral rabies vaccine baits have been distributed throughout South Fayette Township.
The problem of heroin addiction, and the growing use of opioid-related pain killers was front and center Thursday night in Coraopolis.
A "dangerous heat wave" is moving through Pennsylvania this weekend.
A panel of doctors at UPMC say the HPV vaccine should become mandatory.
The Allegheny County Health Department is advising people in the Borough of Millvale to be on the lookout for rabid animals.
The Commoner's wood-burning oven has been churning out delicious flatbreads, but also sending the smoke into the alley out back.
The Allegheny County Health Department is considering a mandate that would require 11 and 12-year-olds to receive one of three doses of the HPV vaccine before being admitted to school.
A Family Dollar in Munhall has been closed due to a rodent infestation.
A restaurant in Braddock Hills remained open Friday despite the Allegheny County Health Department's orders to close.
A cafe on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University in western Pennsylvania has been closed for cleaning after more than 40 people reported becoming ill after eating there last week.
The mosquito that carries the Zika virus is a problem in Brazil.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced Friday that they have come to an agreement with the United States Steel Corporation.
At the Allegheny County Health Department Board of Health meeting, a timely topic was on the agenda Wednesday - Zika virus.
A woman is claiming to have found a cockroach in her carry out thai chicken from Houlihans.
A Beaver County woman says she is lucky to be alive after what police describe as an attempted kidnapping steps from her own front door.
A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth more than $1 million was sold in Butler County.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
Jessie Orbin, a member of the Waynesburg University wrestling team, died in a motorcycle crash, the university said.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
Jessie Orbin, a member of the Waynesburg University wrestling team, died in a motorcycle crash, the university said.
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
A black bear was caught on camera swimming in North Park Lake, prompting a warning from Allegheny County officials.
A Beaver County woman says she is lucky to be alive after what police describe as an attempted kidnapping steps from her own front door.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The Mountaineers ended the Trojans' first College World Series appearance with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday.
West Virginia must win Tuesday's game, or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Some residents in the Swisshelm Park section of Pittsburgh say they were blindsided by PennDOT over when and how long Commercial Street would be closed. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
A Baden, Pennsylvania, woman says she is lucky to be alive after what police describe as an attempted kidnapping steps from her own front door. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. The 62-year-old former Manhattan architect was arrested in 2023 for the killings, which dated to 1993. He admitted in April that he strangled eight sex workers to death, dismembered and hid their bodies across Long Island.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
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.
