FDA And Health Experts To Meet Wednesday To Discuss Future Of COVID-19 Boosters
Starting this morning, the FDA will begin discussing the future of COVID-19 booster shots.
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Starting this morning, the FDA will begin discussing the future of COVID-19 booster shots.
The tests will start going out next week.
Due to the pandemic, the Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship will remove the attendance requirement for one year.
Masks and proof of vaccination will now be set by the performer rather than the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
The FDA has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to allow adults age 50 and older to get a second booster.
The union representing faculty at the University of Pittsburgh is taking action in response to the university's change to its campus COVID-19 policies.
A local doctor said parents should talk to their health care provider if the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6 is approved by the FDA.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools board of directors just approved changes to the district's health and safety plan which exempts a select group of students from having to wear masks in certain settings.
The company says the vaccine works in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Senator Bob Casey tested positive for COVID-19.
Parents of students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools system will soon have a chance to voice their opinions when it comes to mask-wearing in the classroom.
Port Authority has announced free fares will continue through next Sunday.
This two-year pandemic and the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine has taken its toll on consumers, says a local marketing research firm.
Many of them said they weren't against the vaccine, just being told they were required to get it.
Two of Pittsburgh's largest universities are relaxing their COVID-19 rules and restrictions.
Bus routes and T routes continue to be impacted by workers suspended over the vaccine mandate.
The Allegheny County Jail will reopen to visitors starting on Monday.
The board reviewed the administration's proposed plan during Wednesday's agenda review meeting.
Allegheny County leaders said COVID cases are still dropping.
As the battle between unvaccinated employees and Port Authority continues, they're telling riders to expect delays.
As the Port Authority's COVID-19 vaccine mandate has gone into effect, the residual effects could have impact on thousands of local students and their ability to get to school.
It's deadline day for hundreds of local workers as the Port Authority's COVID-19 vaccine requirement goes into effect.
Doctors said that compliance with COVID-19 safety precautions was a huge help in slowing down the spread.
With call-offs up after the company's vaccine requirement was allowed to stand, they're worried many will be left waiting.
A significant number of call-offs is being described as an "apparent protest" by Port Authority.
The burglary and shooting happened at a home along McNary Boulevard around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke.
A man was charged with DUI causing death in the crash that killed former West Virginia lawmaker Tony Whitlow.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly signing reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal.
If you're from around Pittsburgh, you've definitely heard of a wedding cookie table.
The burglary and shooting happened at a home along McNary Boulevard around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke.
A man was charged with DUI causing death in the crash that killed former West Virginia lawmaker Tony Whitlow.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly signing reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal.
If you're from around Pittsburgh, you've definitely heard of a wedding cookie table.
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a bill to make all schools phone-free in the state.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dan Frankel is speaking out in defense of Admiral Rachel Levine after a decision made by the Trump administration to make a change within the Department of Health and Human Services. KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor reports.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
Which member of Team PTL is most likely to sing off-key while caroling? Who’s the most likely to post the most holiday selfies? We’re bringing in Santa Claus himself for the Naughty or Nice Poll!
Mikey and Chef Crystal take the PTL Holiday Spectacular to the kitchen for some Christmas cookie chaos.
Boaz is consulting with Richard Marsh, writer and performer of “Yippee Ki Yay,” the most over-the-top holiday parody in existence, to finally answer the big question: Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie or a seasonal scam? Some other fan favorites might be getting coal, too.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your treasures in this edition of What's It Worth.
It’s the ultimate holiday hustle. The Mini Stars have only a few minutes to blitz through a blizzard of Christmas carols before time runs out!
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly signing reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal.
The Pittsburgh Pirates landed the No. 5 overall pick during Tuesday's 2026 MLB Draft Lottery.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to play next week against Miami despite a brief hospital visit.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Police said a man was shot after walking in on a burglary inside his home.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
The brother of the bouncer killed outside an Elks Lodge in Westmoreland County over the weekend was charged with homicide.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
President Trump spoke in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night to sell his economic agenda ahead of a challenging midterm election season for congressional Republicans.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
