Mayor Bill Peduto: Pittsburgh Is Preparing For Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
Preparations are underway in Pittsburgh for when the coronavirus comes here.
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Preparations are underway in Pittsburgh for when the coronavirus comes here.
"There's no difference between a small kid who goes to elementary school in Fox Chapel and a small kid who goes to the elementary school in Wuhan. They both have equal meaning. They both have an equal importance, and that's why it is on the scientific community, to solve international problems."
A lot of crowd attracting events in Pittsburgh are happening this weekend. Hockey games, basketball games, and, of course, the ever crowd-pleasing Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show.
After the news of a dog in China testing weak positive for the coronavirus, people have been on edge about their pets catching the virus and spreading it to other people and animals.
With the first confirmed cases of Coronavirus hitting Pennsylvania, the Penguins are taking extra steps to ensure the health of players, employees and fans.
The University of Washington will not hold any classes in-person through March 20 over fears of the coronavirus spreading in the state.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf has signed an emergency disaster declaration due to the coronavirus.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has confirmed the state of Pennsylvania has its first two cases of coronavirus.
After returning home from a cruise where some passengers had the coronavirus, a local couple is quarantined inside their home.
With scenes of the coronavirus appearing everywhere, these can be scary times, especially for the young.
Pittsburghers are among the passenger on a California cruise ship being tested after a coronavirus death.
Health officials say to wash your hands for 20 seconds to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Here's some Pittsburgh songs to help you keep the time.
The Greensburg Diocese is making changes to Mass amid the global coronavirus outbreak.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced Thursday that there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania at this time.
Some of today's guests/topics include: Coronavirus Concerns, Pittsburgh Magazine, and Chef Bill Fuller! Click for more information about today's guests!
For environmentally-conscious coffee lovers, they may have to wait awhile before they can bring their own cups again.
The head custodian in the Beaver Area School District and his staff disinfect the school buildings and the administration offices four times a year with BactroKill, a disinfectant manufactured by a local company.
If you come down with a cough and fever in the coming days and think it could be coronavirus, don't immediately rush to your local emergency room.
We asked viewers to submit coronavirus questions on our official KDKA Facebook page.
The Allegheny County Health Department has a new director.
Hand sanitizer sold out? There's a way to make your own right at home.
Hasbro's supply chain is being interrupted by the outbreak and this could impact the production of the popular toy.
Carnegie Mellon is suspending university-sponsored international travel for students amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Pirates cleaned their spring training facility after a Florida man tested positive for coronavirus.
When it comes to our parents and grandparents, we are blessed around here to have many of them still with us.
On Thursday morning, Steve Pelesky was fired by the Westmoreland County Prison Board, and the deputy was put on administrative leave.
A Pennsylvania Lottery player recently won a $1.63 million jackpot by purchasing a Match 6 Lotto ticket online.
The legendary Penguins goaltender will be inducted into the Penguins Hall of Fame on November 14.
Karoline Heintz, 18, was a first-year student on the PennWest California soccer team and her death is being investigated as suspicious.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Karoline Heintz, 18, was found dead this morning and her death is being investigated as suspicious.
Penn State frat brother Thomas Robinson thought his arrest in a cocaine ring was a prank, new documents reveal.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
On Thursday morning, Steve Pelesky was fired by the Westmoreland County Prison Board, and the deputy was put on administrative leave.
A Pennsylvania Lottery player recently won a $1.63 million jackpot by purchasing a Match 6 Lotto ticket online.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
Pittsburgh Today Live's Turkey Fund Kickoff Show will take place on Sept. 18. 2026, with tickets going on sale on Aug. 25!
Table Magazine's Arts and Culture Editor Sean Collier shares his ideas on how to spend this weekend in Pittsburgh.
Back-to-school season can be stressful, so a certified family physician shares ways to make this time easier!
Heather and Daisy meet Uzo, the local rescue pup that is a top-10 finalist in People Magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest!
Content Creator and former college football player Cullen Honohan extends his viral online career to help put Robert Morris University basketball more on the map.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
The legendary Penguins goaltender will be inducted into the Penguins Hall of Fame on November 14.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that quarterbacks Allar and Howard will suit up against the Jets on Friday.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
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.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
A new resource for community members on Mount Washington will open next week: the Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank. KDKA's Jessica Riley was there for the ribbon-cutting.
Pittsburgh Today Live's Turkey Fund Kickoff Show will take place on Sept. 18. 2026, with tickets going on sale on Aug. 25!
The Westmoreland County Prison Board voted on Thursday morning to fire the prison warden and placed the deputy warden on administrative leave.
Karoline Heintz, 18, of McMurray, was found dead inside a vehicle near the California Public Library early Thursday morning.
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.
