FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Pittsburgh native authors book on development of COVID-19 vaccine
Pittsburgh native authors book on development of COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna to ask U.S. regulators to approve COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6
The vaccine could be ready by summer.
CDC clears way for adults over the age of 50 to get second booster shot
Doctors said a modest and temporary boost is better than none.
17 Port Authority employees fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Seventeen unvaccinated Port Authority workers have been fired while over 100 are still off the job pending their disciplinary hearings.
Port Authority Waives Fares Through Sunday Amid Worker Shortage Forced By Vaccine Mandate
The Port Authority is giving free rides through Sunday because 180 drivers are about to be taken off the job for violating the agency's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Port Authority Warns Of Service Disruptions After Employees Call Off In 'Apparent Protest'
A significant number of call-offs is being described as an "apparent protest" by Port Authority.
FDA Gives Full Approval To Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Eye On Health: Delta Vs. Omicron
PTL's Mikey Hood talks with Dr. Timothy Law, the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services at Highmark, about the threats the COVID-19 pandemic still poses, as well as the Delta and Omicron variants.
Some Immunocompromised Adults Eligible For 4th COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
With COVID cases packing hospitals, there is talk of another dose of the vaccine. KDKA learned some UPMC patients were getting notes of a fourth vaccine dose on their portals.
Port Authority Mandates Full COVID-19 Vaccinations For All Employees
The Port Authority will now require the COVID-19 vaccine for all 2,600 of its employees.
West Virginia Wants To Administer 4th COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he will ask the CDC for permission to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines.
CDC Backs FDA In Reducing Time Between Primary And Booster Dose Of Pfizer Vaccine
The CDC has backed the FDA's decision to shorten the interval between an initial series of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and a booster shot.
FDA Expands Pfizer Boosters For Kids As Young As 12
The FDA is expanding Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for U.S. children as young as 12 as the Omicron variant spreads.
278 City Employees Have Refused To Follow City's Vaccine Mandate After Deadline Passed
The city is starting to take "disciplinary action" against these employees.
Pa. Department Of Health Urging Teens 16 And 17 Years Old To Get COVID Booster Shot
The state department of health is encouraging 16 and 17-year-olds to get a booster COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Man In Italy Uses Fake Silicone Arm To Try To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
A 50-year-old man tried to pass off a silicone arm as his own at a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in northern Italy, in an attempt to get a vaccine certificate without actually getting inoculated.
Deadline Approaches For Allegheny County Employees To Prove Vaccination Or Face Termination
Allegheny County workers have until midnight to show proof of COVID vaccination or face losing their jobs.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald Requests All Businesses Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
An appeal is going out today to all Allegheny County businesses about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pittsburgh Researchers Find Young Adults Have Lowest Antibody Levels After COVID-19 Infection
Pittsburgh researchers found young adults have the lowest antibody levels after COVID-19 infection.
Thomas Jefferson High School Holding COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For Kids 5 To 11
Thomas Jefferson High School is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for kids ages 5 to 11.
West Virginia Grandparents Raising Grandkids Can Get School Vouchers If Vaccinated
West Virginia grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren ages 5 to 11 can receive a $150 school voucher if they are vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday.
UPMC Schedules 10K COVID-19 Vaccinations For Kids In 1st Day
UPMC scheduled over 10,000 vaccine appointments for kids as young as 5 within one day of the CDC authorizing Pfizer's vaccine.
Pittsburgh Police Union Files Grievance Over COVID-19 Vaccine Rule
The Pittsburgh police union is filing a grievance over the city's COVID-19 vaccine rule.
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Homewood residents come together to honor gun violence victims
Flowers were planted as a sign of remembrance.
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh consolidating more parishes
Three new parishes will be created.
Pittsburgh Weather: Steamy and sunny heading into June
Warm temperatures will be sticking around.
Carnegie Lake hosts 2022 fishing derby
Kids were able to catch some fish and have some fun.
Butler Rib and Music Festival is underway
It's festival season in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh spray parks open for the summer
The little ones now have a fun way to fight off the summer heat.
Governor proposes 'significant' spending to protect schools
Ohio's governor has shared his plan of action following the Uvalde school shooting.
Kennywood announces opening date for the return of the Kangaroo
Lovers of the classic ride won't have to wait long!
South Shore Riverwalk and Chalk Festival happening this weekend
The sidewalks of Pittsburgh will soon be colorful works of art!
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Homewood residents come together to honor gun violence victims
Flowers were planted as a sign of remembrance.
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh consolidating more parishes
Three new parishes will be created.
Pittsburgh Weather: Steamy and sunny heading into June
Warm temperatures will be sticking around.
Carnegie Lake hosts 2022 fishing derby
Kids were able to catch some fish and have some fun.
Butler Rib and Music Festival is underway
It's festival season in Pittsburgh.
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Governor proposes 'significant' spending to protect schools
Ohio's governor has shared his plan of action following the Uvalde school shooting.
Votes still being counted; McCormick heads to court next Tuesday
The counting of votes continues in the Republican U.S. Senate race between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick.
Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg not likely to budge on push for gun control
Gun control bills in this state almost never make it out of committee for a vote in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania Primary: Oz-McCormick race too close to call, recount ordered
Pennsylvania's top election official said Wednesday that the margin between the top two candidates in last week's Republican primary for U.S. Senate is tight enough to trigger a statewide recount, dragging the outcome into June.
McCormick's lawsuit to count all mail-in votes brings wrath of GOP
Dave McCormick is asking the court to order the counting of all undated mail-in ballots that were received on time.
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More peanut butter products recalled
More products are under a recall for possible salmonella contamination.
Hyundai issues recall for 239,000 cars due to exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants.
Candy containing Jif peanut butter added to recall list
Another product is on the recall list connected with a major recall of Jif peanut butter for possible salmonella.
Cargill recalls some chocolate products
Cargill is recalling several products sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store and online, including chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz crackers and peanut butter meltaways.
Giant Eagle recalls GetGo apple slice packets
Giant Eagle is pulling its GetGo branded apple slice packets with peanut butter.
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That's A Wrap: May 27, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats! Announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription gift certificate
We're announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription spa gift certificate and unveiling next month's Father's Day giveaways!
PTL Pupdate: Pups go to the Pirates game
Canine Companions puppy raiser Jill Sabo and service dog-in-training Donny are in studio to update us on the outreach efforts they have going on in the Pittsburgh area.
Daisy's outdoor space gets a makeover from Levin Furniture
Levin Furniture designer Tom Tomasic gives Daisy Jade's outdoor space a makeover for summer!
All-American Magician Eric Davis does some Memorial Day magic
We're starting off Memorial Day weekend with some patriotic fun from All-American Magician Eric Davis!
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KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
Questions surround the Office of Community Health and Safety
Community leaders who supported the creation of the office have grown impatient.
KDKA Investigates: Firefighters union says city awarded contract for engines without input
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Mayor Gainey calls reduction in traffic stops 'a good thing'
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
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Staying away from the 'danger zone': Keeping your food safe on Memorial Day Weekend
Nothing ruins a fun weekend like foodborne illness.
Healthy Gaming: Keep your body pain and ache-free while on your phone or playing games
Summer's coming, and that means kids will be playing more video games.
Pre-cooked bacon food topping recalled because packages could have metal pieces
Smithfield Meats is recalling more than 185,000 pounds of pre-cooked bacon toppings, the USDA said.
J.M. Smucker Company issues recall of Jif peanut butter products due to potential salmonella contamination
A total of 14 illnesses have been reported across 12 states.
Sen. Casey introduces bill to protect families from baby formula shortages
Sen. Bob Casey along with other lawmakers have introduced a bill to avoid future baby formula shortages.
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Padres offense awakens in sixth inning to power them over Pirates 4-3
Luke Voit homered in the sixth inning sparking San Diego's comeback against the Buccos.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins' star Jaromir Jagr in car accident in Czech Republic
Former Pittsburgh Penguins star Jaromir Jagr is okay after getting in a car accident Wednesday in his native Czech Republic.
Pirates fall 2-1 to Rockies in extra innings
Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Omar Khan named Steelers general manager
Kevin Colbert stepped down as GM after the 2022 NFL Draft.
Penguins GM: "in a perfect world" Malkin and Letang stay
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wants to find a way to have Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stay with the club for the rest of their careers.
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Mineo's Pizza House in Allison Park temporarily closing
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
Sunday Business Page: Making sense of the economy
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce event seeks to help the next generation
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
City and county joint report details tax-exempt property and its impact on revenue
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
Sunday Business Page: 'Operation Warp Speed'
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
Entertainment
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Paid extras needed for season 2 of 'Mayor of Kingstown,' filming in Pittsburgh
Paid extras are needed for season two of "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner and filming in Pittsburgh.
Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh looking for paid extras
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Carrie Underwood announces 43-city tour that will roll through Pittsburgh
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
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Busy Beaver, Westmoreland Food Bank have food drive
Busy Beaver and the Westmoreland Food Bank teamed up to collect food for local families in need.
Homewood residents plant flowers to remember lives lost to gun violence
Several Homewood residents joined in to plant flowers as a way to remember the lives that have been lost to gun violence.
Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese creating three new merged parishes
Three new parishes will now be consolidated from ten existing churches.
KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (5/28)
Stay up to date with meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Butler Rib & Music Festival kicks off
The Butler Rib & Music Festival kicks off this weekend at the Butler Farm show grounds
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17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
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.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
Port Authority Bus Lifted From Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Site
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
