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.
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The state department of health is encouraging 16 and 17-year-olds to get a booster COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Masks will continue to be required inside of all Pittsburgh Catholic schools in the diocese.
Norwin School District will allow face masks to be optional "effective immediately," with masks only required now on school buses and vans.
Restaurants and bars are still picking up the pieces after the COVID-19 pandemic shut business down for a while.
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
An arbitrator granted a grievance filed by the Pittsburgh firefighters union against the city of Pittsburgh over its employee vaccine mandate.
U.S. health authorities again expanded the nation's booster campaign.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 690 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths.
Several girls basketball players in the Blackhawk School District are quarantining after a teammate tested positive for COVID-19.
While Delta remains the dominant strain in Allegheny County, public health leaders discussed the status of the Omicron variant on Wednesday.
The wait continues as the Pennslyvania Supreme Court decides whether masks should be worn in Pennsylvania schools.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 767 new COVID-19 cases and 25 additional deaths.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh is adopting a new vaccine requirement for kids.
Fourteen people have died from COVID-19 at Butler Memorial Hospital since Friday.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 849 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths.
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is something so many in the health community are talking about and what many people at home may be thinking about, as well.
Some hospitals around western Pennsylvania are going through another COVID surge.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 1,523 new COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths over the past 72 hours.
Two tigers at the Pittsburgh Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19.
New COVID-19 restrictions go into effect today, requiring some travelers to test negative for the virus before boarding a flight.
All students, faculty, and staff at all Pitt campuses must provide proof of vaccination by Monday.
After getting a COVID-19 vaccination, a woman was diagnosed with tinnitus shortly thereafter.
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.
A local man believes his COVID-19 booster shot has caused an unusual side effect.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 10,127 new coronavirus cases and 97 deaths.
A Fayette County woman was found guilty of third-degree murder in the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepchild.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the coaching staffs for their American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Former Arizona Cardinal and University of Pittsburgh legend Larry Fitzgerald has officially been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After a deadly shooting late in 2025, the district attorney's office ordered the lodge closed, and a judge ruled in favor of the closure.
A Fayette County woman was found guilty of third-degree murder in the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepchild.
Mercedes Southard's remains were found nearly six months after she was reported missing in Ohio.
Kyle Slaymaker, a self-proclaimed life coach with a "spanking fetish," was found guilty of child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
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
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Daisy is in Washington County to show us why this world-class baseball event remains so special to the community.
Jimmy Big Muscles is back in the PTL kitchen to bring the ocean's freshness all the way to Pittsburgh.
Boaz is turning up the heat at Pittsburgh’s one-of-a-kind Celtic Fire Festival!
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the coaching staffs for their American Hockey League and ECHL affiliates ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Former Arizona Cardinal and University of Pittsburgh legend Larry Fitzgerald has officially been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Steeler Nation made their way out to Latrobe on Saturday for the team's annual nighttime practice. For many fans, the practice presents their only opportunity to check out training camp. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The Senate early on Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, installing President Trump's former defense lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official.
A young child was flown to the hospital after nearly drowning in a pool at a campground in Fayette County.
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, Quaker Valley, and Uniontown Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
