Respiratory illnesses on the rise across Pittsburgh area, health experts say
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have shared different recommendations for children getting COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
UPMC is requiring masks again, citing "substantial levels" of respiratory illness.
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.
Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.
In 2023, Allegheny County reported 355 COVID-19-related deaths and over 5,000 hospitalizations.
The latest round of free COVID test kits will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Pittsburgh researchers are doing everything they can to help prevent another devastating pandemic from happening again.
After a large fight broke out between a group of juveniles over the weekend, businesses are calling on officials to keep Market Square safe.
A Westmoreland County man drove his SUV into his neighbor's home on Monday morning, coming within just feet of hitting a 3-year-old girl.
The dog, described as a senior yellow Labrador, had no identification or microchip.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Fayette County recently sold a $3 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
NFL safety Damar Hamlin was back at his alma mater on Monday to launch a new scholarship initiative.
After a large fight broke out between a group of juveniles over the weekend, businesses are calling on officials to keep Market Square safe.
A Westmoreland County man drove his SUV into his neighbor's home on Monday morning, coming within just feet of hitting a 3-year-old girl.
The dog, described as a senior yellow Labrador, had no identification or microchip.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Fayette County recently sold a $3 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
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.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
The Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge continues with a look at the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8."
There are spots in your home that you clean on repeat, like the counters and floors, but what about the places that get a pass? Those “out of sight, out of mind” zones? Kim Rice and Michele Ramey from Cleaning Maid Beautiful are here with simple, free tips to get those spots truly clean.
Big voices, bold looks, and some seriously iconic costumes will be making their grand debut on Monday night, as the Pittsburgh Opera is turning its theater into a full-on runway for the annual fashion show.
Spring Cleaning Week is officially underway on PTL, and we’re starting in a spot that most of us try to ignore: the drain. Patrick the Handyman is here to walk us through cleaning out the drain, step by step.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
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.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
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.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
The Pittsburgh Pirates debut for highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin will have to wait.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are working to answer critical questions about what happened in the hours before a deadly crash that killed four Yough High School students. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
A Westmoreland County man drove his SUV into his neighbor's house on Monday morning, coming within just feet of hitting a 3-year-old girl inside. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday to assist with Transportation Security Administration operations. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti shares more details.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
The Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge continues with a look at the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8."
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.
