PIAA To Require Officials Get COVID-19 Vaccine To Work State Playoffs
The PIAA is taking another step to ensure the protection of student-athletes.
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The PIAA is taking another step to ensure the protection of student-athletes.
The vast majority of Pennsylvanians who are getting COVID-19, being hospitalized and dying are unvaccinated, data released from the Department of Health Tuesday shows.
The PIAA may soon recommend its student-athletes get vaccinated against COVID.
The union that represents corrections officers in Pennsylvania prisons wants a state court to intervene over the governor's recent mandate that they all get coronavirus vaccines or submit to weekly testing.
Southwestern Pennsylvanians support a mandatory mask requirement in schools but are cool to the idea of mandatory vaccines.
Companies around the country are still trying to decide how to implement President Joe Biden's sweeping new vaccine mandates.
In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Mr. Smalls is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for concert-goers.
A tractor-trailer carrying Moderna COVID-19 vaccines crashed into a concrete barrier and went over an embankment in West Virginia.
Fans going to see Harry Styles at PPG Paints Arena will be required to prove they're vaccinated or show a negative COVID-19 test.
Johnson & Johnson is looking to get its booster shot approved by the FDA. It comes as the delta variant continues to wreak havoc.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is expected to require all district employees to be vaccinated or face regular COVID testing.
Dr. Anthony Fauci urged the public to get vaccinated and said if the "overwhelming majority" of the population does so the US could have the pandemic "under control" by spring of 2022.
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will begin to be available to the general public in September but raise several questions.
Researchers at WVU are working on a new type of COVID-19 vaccine that would be a nasal mist spray instead of a shot.
Carnegie Mellon University will now require COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff too.
Pittsburgh's Cultural District arts organizations will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor performances.
The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
The large majority of Pitt students in university housing have proved they're vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for fans before Saturday night's game against the Detroit Lions.
Giant Eagle is now offering COVID booster shots for people with weakened immune systems.
Eighty percent of Pennsylvanian adults have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday.
If anyone needs a COVID-19 vaccine, UPMC is hosting several upcoming clinics.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says it is "already working with vaccine providers" on providing an additional dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for certain immunocompromised people after new guidance was issued this week.
In this week's On A Positive Note, KDKA introduces you to a group working to open doors for those with disabilities.
An artifact at the center of the Pennsylvania Lottery's Triple Six Fix scandal is hitting the auction block.
A miniature golf course that's been sitting abandoned for nearly 25 years is getting a second chance.
The Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship was created by state lawmakers and funded with taxpayer dollars. But enrollment has become a point of contention.
Picklesburgh moved forward as planned on Friday, with crowds mostly undeterred by the thick haze of wildfire smoke and the "very unhealthy" air quality it created.
Friday will be another day with poor air quality in Pittsburgh as the wildfire smoke worsens.
A Westmoreland County family wants to warn others after they said they found a large void beneath the garage in their house built by Ryan Homes.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
In this week's On A Positive Note, KDKA introduces you to a group working to open doors for those with disabilities.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Which brave soul will take a chance at being the Pickle-Bull riding champ?
Companies all over the world are getting in on this "briney-bash"...so Mikey and David are tossing some wings with "Wing-Stop"
Companies all over the world are getting in on this "briney-bash"...so Mikey and David are tossing some wings with "Wing-Stop"
Is Boaz up for the true test for pickle-loving athletes...we just hope he doesn't "drop the ball" on this one...
Daisy takes us to the heart of the "Dill-Cathlon" a true Olympic style competition...which innocent bystander will take the crown?
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
A bunker and a stone wall protect the front left side of the green.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates will begin the 2027 season in March against the Athletics, making it the earliest start in the history of the franchise.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ending their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, the team announced on Thursday.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In this week's On A Positive Note, KDKA introduces you to a group working to open doors for those with disabilities. Chris Hoffman reports.
Elite 18: No. 5 at Greensburg Country Club
Ford topped JD Power and Associates' 2026 list for mass market car brands. Josh Taylor talked to a Pittsburgh-area dealer.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Almost 50 years ago, a Pennsylvania Lottery scandal rocked the commonwealth and captured the attention of the world. Now it's going up for auction after it was found at an estate sale. KDKA's Barry Pintar 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.
