Efforts to protect NFL players from head injuries trickle down to high school
There are efforts to make the game of football safer, starting with the NFL.
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There are efforts to make the game of football safer, starting with the NFL.
The NFL has been working to improve the safety of players after former players have been diagnosed with neurological problems.
Experts at the University of Pittsburg released a first-of-its-kind study identifying the brutal dangers of slap fighting.
The Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh is working to learn more about CTE by studying people who've participated in high-concussion-risk sports, from recreation to the professional level.
The two edge rushers were placed into the protocol in the last two days.
Antwan Black was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit on Friday.
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
As the U.S. population ages, concussions are happening more often.
The players want strengthened protocol in order to avoid what happened to Dolphins' QB Tua Tagovailoa.
A court case in litigation for several years will finally head to a jury trial next week.
Hundreds of men whose medical tests were rescored to eliminate racial bias now qualify for awards.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are teaming up to offer a concussion awareness and baseline testing initiative for young local athletes.
A local man with ALS who lost his lawsuit against the NCAA has had his appeal rejected.
Steelers Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson is currently being evaluated for a possible concussion, and his return to today's game is questionable.
Sidney Crosby can add another award to his trophy case.
Neurologist Dr. Bruce Cotugno says when he saw the hit Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph took, he knew it was serious.
A 10-year-old Michigan boy was charged with aggravated assault last week after another boy suffered a concussion during a schoolyard game similar to dodgeball.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are offering free concussion testing.
A claims administrator for the NFL concussion fund says it has paid out $485 million since its start in 2017.
A former football player at Cal U is suing the NCAA over claims the association didn't do enough to protect athletes from concussions.
Bella Adkins is a gymnast and cheerleader, but then a concussion from snowboarding put her on the sidelines.
The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case as players' lawyers accuse it of trying to delay payments and rewrite the $1 billion settlement.
Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker and known instigator Vontaze Burfict may be done with football.
Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge is on a quest to find answers for CTE.
Rileigh Wingfield, 15, was killed in an ATV crash in Elkins, West Virginia.
Jacob Hemlick's body was pulled from the Berlin Reservoir in Portage County, Ohio, authorities said.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
Another man has been charged in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Westmoreland County shopping center in 2022.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
Rileigh Wingfield, 15, was killed in an ATV crash in Elkins, West Virginia.
Jacob Hemlick's body was pulled from the Berlin Reservoir in Portage County, Ohio, authorities said.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Another man has been charged in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Westmoreland County shopping center in 2022.
"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.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
The iconic Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is this weekend, and if you're looking to swap out the black and gold for green, Dr. Tom Petrone, owner of the Irish Design Center joins us to show us what he's got to offer!
Our friend Dr. Natalie Gentile, the co-founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh and Rebel Wellness is back and she's showing us a quick, 10-minute at-home workout that will boost your energy and help you get moving!
Daisy Jade is at the real-life hospital that was the inspiration for The Pitt - Allegheny General Hospital, where she's learning more about how the show represents their jobs, and an upcoming fundraiser that will benefit so many things!
The stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour are sticking around, and they're finding out if Heather and Ron were paying attention to the details of the show!
Heather and Ron are joined in studio by Ellie Roddy and Max Cervantes, two of the stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour, which is making its latest stop in Pittsburgh!
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.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
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.
Here is a Pittsburgh Steelers free agency tracker for the 2026 offseason.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
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.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
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."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Optimism seems to be taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, as the airport authority not only closes in on finishing a new terminal but also potentially lands another budget airline to call Latrobe home. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration has plans to announce that steps are needed to avoid a budget crisis in Pittsburgh.
It's been nearly two years since five people died in a house fire in the city of Jeannette, Westmoreland County. There were eight people — two parents and their six small children — inside the home on March 20, 2024, when flames broke out. Erika Stanish 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.
