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The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are teaming up to offer a concussion awareness and baseline testing initiative for young local athletes.
Steelers Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson is currently being evaluated for a possible concussion, and his return to today's game is questionable.
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.
Bella Adkins is a gymnast and cheerleader, but then a concussion from snowboarding put her on the sidelines.
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.
The CDC has released new guidelines regarding children suffering concussions.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took a hit in training camp Tuesday that has him being evaluated for a concussion.
Spinal cord contusions are a serious injury. Inflammation and bruising to the spinal cord can be a devastating problem for function.
An even greater tool at diagnosing concussions is in the works thanks to Dr. Bennett Omalu.
Coming off another big performance, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger joined "The Cook and Poni Show" for the weekly "#1 Cochran Ben Roethlisberger Show" in which he talked about the offense continuing its hot streak.
Is it an ankle injury or headaches stemming from concussions that have held out Ladarius Green?
The wife of former Steelers offensive tackle Justin Strzelczyk is warning others about the effects of CTE.
Just a few years removed from playing NFL football, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El says he wishes he would have never played.
There's official word now on the status of Antonio Brown for this weekend's game against the Denver Broncos.
The movie has it flaws but accurately tells the basic story that Dr. Bennet Omalu and former Pittsburgh Steelers Dr. Julian Bailes uncovered the danger of concussions that rocked the National Football League.
One of the doctors who worked with Dr. Omalu on CTE was Dr. Julian Bailes. He joined the "KDKA Morning News" to talk about the movie, CTE and if he thinks children should play football.
Pitt is putting together a foundation named for the pathologist the movie "Concussion" is based on.
The new film "Concussion" opens nationwide on Christmas Day.
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger says he has played through a lot of injuries, but the brain is not something to mess with.
The Steelers fell to the Seahawks on Sunday, and Ben Roethlisberger's day ended early when he left the field with a suspected concussion.
There's a new trailer out for the Will Smith movie, "Concussion," that was shot in Pittsburgh.
The trailer is out for Will Smith's new movie "Concussion," which was shot in Pittsburgh.
Varsity athletes at Pitt are participating in a large new study on concussions. Today, Pitt softball and baseball players participated in a battery of pre-season concussion evaluations.
A Mexican citizen accused of sexually assaulting a child in 2013 is coming back to Westmoreland County to face trial.
Police are searching for a suspect in two armed robberies minutes apart Friday night.
A man was found dead in Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Friday.
It's time to celebrate Independence Day and there are plenty of celebrations going on in Western Pennsylvania.
Sandcastle debuted its newest water slide Bombs Away Friday.
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect Pennsylvania's congressional districts.
Kidsburgh has a guide to 18 places where you can get wet and cool off outside other than in a pool.
A bill currently in Harrisburg would look to put a limit on when people could shoot off fireworks.
How would you like to have your groceries paid for or your gas tank filled for free?
A Mexican citizen accused of sexually assaulting a child in 2013 is coming back to Westmoreland County to face trial.
Police are searching for a suspect in two armed robberies minutes apart Friday night.
A man was found dead in Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park on Friday.
It's time to celebrate Independence Day and there are plenty of celebrations going on in Western Pennsylvania.
Sandcastle debuted its newest water slide Bombs Away Friday.
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect Pennsylvania's congressional districts.
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect Pennsylvania's congressional districts. As political editor Jon Delano reports, it's a case that goes to who can draw congressional district lines.
State Rep. Matt Dowling of Uniontown will no longer seek reelection.
State Rep. Matt Dowling of Uniontown is facing DUI charges after a crash earlier this month.
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
The FDA has announced the recall of two versions of morphine sulfate pills.
Ford has issued a recall for some of their Bronco vehicles due to an issue with child locks.
The Bryant Ranch prepack could have too much of the drug.
We're helping you shop local and save big for Pride Month.
The FDA is telling caregivers not to use neck floats with babies for water therapy interventions.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Here's what people are buzzing about around Pittsburgh.
Canine Companions puppy raiser John Sabo stops by with Donny to chat about their adventures at his work!
We're talking to the actors from the upcoming Pittsburgh CLO production of "Kinky Boots."
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison checks out the Big Butler Fair!
In a collaboration with CBS News, KDKA Investigates examines crime often going without punishment in our country.
There are currently more than 800 people in Allegheny County without a place to call home.
The weekend is coming and that means folks on the South Side are bracing for large crowds, and fearing the return of gun violence.
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for arson in the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters 27 years ago is free after entering a plea in which he maintains he did not set the fire.
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
A third case of monkeypox is confirmed in Allegheny County, the Health Department said.
Earlier and more than ever, ticks are a concern this summer.
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
The Pittsburgh native launched the online pharmacy earlier this year.
While West Virginia does not have a trigger law, the SCOTUS ruling stopped clinics from providing services.
For 12 years now, Bobby Bonilla received $1.2 million from the New York Mets every July 1 -- and will continue to do so through 2035.
The outburst came one day after the Pirates' Bryan Reynolds had a three-homer game in a win at Washington.
The rookie QB found his name among some of the NFL's best talent.
Bryan Reynolds hit a career-high three homers and drove in six runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Wednesday.
The former Penguins player is moving behind the bench.
Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods' CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
More details came out regarding the redevelopment of the hotel site in Oakland.
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
The popular summer festival has a new location and much more to do.
The novelty rental came and went pretty fast.
Post Malone is returning to Pittsburgh this fall.
Ringo Starr has announced new concert dates after postponing several shows because two members of his band tested positive for COVID-19.
No arrests or any major problems were reported.
Six years after a Mexican citizen was charged with sexually assaulting a child, authorities brought him back to Westmoreland County to face trial.
Sandcastle debuted its newest water slide Bombs Away Friday; KDKA's Royce Jones reports.
The Big Bugler Fair is back; KDKA's Falicia Woody reports.
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect Pennsylvania's congressional districts. As political editor Jon Delano reports, it's a case that goes to who can draw congressional district lines.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Kristin Emery's 7-day forecast!
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
