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.
Kennywood is tightening up its chaperone policy for the summer, requiring all kids 15 and under to be accompanied by a supervising adult 21 or older.
Dozens of kids and teenagers have been charged in connection with a brawl at Hersheypark on opening day.
A Carnegie Mellon University alumna won a Tony Award for her work on "Schmigadoon!," which took home best musical on Sunday night.
A 24-year-old woman who was babysitting a 3-month-old earlier this year is now charged after the child suffered several injuries.
A tornado touched down in Washington County on Saturday, the National Weather Service's Pittsburgh office confirmed.
Kennywood is tightening up its chaperone policy for the summer, requiring all kids 15 and under to be accompanied by a supervising adult 21 or older.
Dozens of kids and teenagers have been charged in connection with a brawl at Hersheypark on opening day.
A Carnegie Mellon University alumna won a Tony Award for her work on "Schmigadoon!," which took home best musical on Sunday night.
A 24-year-old woman who was babysitting a 3-month-old earlier this year is now charged after the child suffered several injuries.
A tornado touched down in Washington County on Saturday, the National Weather Service's Pittsburgh office confirmed.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Melanie from 100.7 Star joins us as she does every Monday to talk Morgan Wallen's concert cancellation in Pittsburgh, celebrity date nights, and Dua Lipa saying "I do" twice!
Jeff Koontz is preparing for one of the toughest endurance races on the planet, and he's raising money for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund with every mile!
Your local library is easier than hitting up your local Apple Store. Daisy Jade visits the Western Allegheny Community Library for a look at gadgets you can, literally, check out!
Terina Hicks from Cobbler World joins Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen to show us how you can enjoy all the chocolatey, marshmallowy goodness without the sticky mess!
We've got an immersive experience to showcase the Bridal Luncheon and Designer Showcase happening in Pittsburgh with Randy Fenoli from Say Yes to the Dress. It includes a full tasting event with pastry chef David Lowry and Amber Peck!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the 2026 NCAA super regionals at noon at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
A man was found dead inside a garage in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood on Sunday evening, officials said.
A Penn State student was shot and killed early Saturday morning near his home in South Philadelphia. William Schmidt, 22, was shot in the area of the 1900 block of Durfor Street just after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to police.
Federal authorities said there will not be a watch party outside of Madison Square Garden when the Knicks take on the Spurs in Game 3. President Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said last week he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner, James Dolan.
Morgan Wallen canceled his show in Pittsburgh on Saturday due to the threat of inclement weather. He responded to fans' criticisms in an Instagram video.
Iran and Israel said Monday that they had halted military operations following a dramatic exchange of fire that tested an incredibly fragile truce between Tehran and Washington.
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.
