Highly mutated strain of new COVID variant reported in Michigan
Cases of the new COVID variant BA.2.86 have been spotted in Michigan, Denmark and Israel.
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Cases of the new COVID variant BA.2.86 have been spotted in Michigan, Denmark and Israel.
In the early days of the pandemic, people got used to eating their restaurant food at home. Today, they're back in restaurant dining rooms — but still prefer to get meals via the drive-thru, a pickup window or delivery more than they did before.
After a significant drop off in routine vaccines, health officials are finally starting to see those numbers tick back up.
After a significant drop off in routine vaccines, health officials are finally starting to see those numbers tick back up.
COVID-19 trends remain far below levels seen at this time last year, but the numbers are ticking upwards.
Only In-N-Out employees in California and Oregon will be exempted from the requirements due to state laws there.
Researchers also found humans have likely spread the virus to deer at least hundreds of times.
A new report is highlighting alarming trends across the country when it comes to health care.
"Almost all" the agencies studying the issue assess the virus "was not genetically engineered," a U.S. intelligence report states.
Federal investigators have subpoenaed Gov. Jim Justice's office about the Do it for Babydog sweepstakes, focusing on car dealers that supplied trucks for the lottery.
Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald announced Thursday afternoon the end of the county's COVID-19 vaccine and leave policies.
The White House's COVID Response Coordinator says it marks a transition point, not an end to COVID-19.
Walensky has overseen the agency since the early days of the Biden administration.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
500,000 "Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests" distributed to CVS and 16,000 distributed to Amazon should be thrown out.
Now that the major hospitals have lifted their masking requirements, does that signal the final all-clear?
KDKA's John Shumway is here to examine the efficacy of masks, with several Pittsburgh-area hospitals recently lifting or easing mask policies in their buildings.
Dr. Vivek Murthy says it poses risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes a day, and the crisis got much worse as COVID spread.
Masks will still be required in specific areas where patients are "particularly vulnerable to infection."
UPMC is ending universal masking at most of its facilities and locations.
The drugmaker says the FDA could clear the new COVID drug for immunocompromised in months.
Allegheny Health Network is making masks optional for patients, visitors and employees, the health care system announced on Thursday.
Allegheny Health Network is making masks optional for patients, visitors and employees.
The latest round of boosters comes amid a swath of changes now greenlighted by FDA and CDC to COVID-19 vaccines.
The White House had previously voiced its opposition to the bill.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $1.42 million was sold in Westmoreland County.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $1.42 million was sold in Westmoreland County.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Boaz Frankel catches up with PTL life coach Marlene Boas for a long-overdue “Boaz & Boas” conversation about widening your in-person social circle.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
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.
