New Allegheny County Employees Required To Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Starting next week, Allegheny County will require all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and current unvaccinated employees will be required to wear masks.
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Starting next week, Allegheny County will require all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and current unvaccinated employees will be required to wear masks.
Vanguard is offering its employees a $1,000 bonus if they get vaccinated against COVID-19 by October.
There are concerning statistics coming from UPMC Children's Hospital.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced additional steps to keep people who are incarcerated protected against COVID-19.
The University of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 guidance requires face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,731 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths.
The Allegheny County Health Director says the "very contagious" delta variant is driving the current wave of COVID-19 infections, and is causing cases and hospitalizations to rise locally.
Effective immediately, Penn State is requiring masks while indoors on all of its campuses.
City leaders hope there can be continued investment in violence prevention groups, employment opportunities and community centers.
As the pandemic among the unvaccinated spreads, some employers are considering whether to require all their employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment.
Parents are pulling their children out of Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Health experts believe districts should mandate masking despite the CDC's current recommendation.
BNY Mellon, one of Pittsburgh's biggest employers, is requiring COVID-19 vaccines for office entry, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times.
On Tuesday, the CDC issued a ban on evictions for areas with "substantial or high" transmission of COVID-19.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,493 new coronavirus cases and 15 additional deaths.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 268 new Coronavirus cases and three additional deaths over the past 48 hours.
Two restaurants on the North Side will start requiring proof of vaccination for dinners.
PPG Paints Arena is recommending masks for everyone inside, starting with tonight's James Taylor concert.
Multiple local counties now have "substantial" COVID-19 spread, according to the CDC.
As coronavirus cases start to climb again, cities across the country are looking at new restrictions.
Local researchers are urging states to work together on COVID mitigation.
All team members and guests are being asked to wear face masks at indoor facilities at Kennywood and Sandcastle.
New concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are growing across Western Pennsylvania and Giant Eagle is taking action to help slow the spread of the virus.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says there are no plans for a mask mandate as the state sees an increasing number of coronavirus cases.
Five of Pittsburgh's museums are being recognized both nationally and locally, and city leaders say it comes at the perfect time.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
A Pittsburgh police detective was charged with felony aggravated assault after a bar brawl last month.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
The two men successfully broke into one home and tried to break into two others across Westmoreland County.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Five of Pittsburgh's museums are being recognized both nationally and locally, and city leaders say it comes at the perfect time.
A Pittsburgh police detective was charged with felony aggravated assault after a bar brawl last month.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
The iconic Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is this weekend, and if you're looking to swap out the black and gold for green, Dr. Tom Petrone, owner of the Irish Design Center joins us to show us what he's got to offer!
Our friend Dr. Natalie Gentile, the co-founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh and Rebel Wellness is back and she's showing us a quick, 10-minute at-home workout that will boost your energy and help you get moving!
Daisy Jade is at the real-life hospital that was the inspiration for The Pitt - Allegheny General Hospital, where she's learning more about how the show represents their jobs, and an upcoming fundraiser that will benefit so many things!
The stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour are sticking around, and they're finding out if Heather and Ron were paying attention to the details of the show!
Heather and Ron are joined in studio by Ellie Roddy and Max Cervantes, two of the stars of the Chicago Broadway National Tour, which is making its latest stop in Pittsburgh!
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The tale of two missing cows in Pittsburgh's North Hills has come to a happy ending, but not without shutting down part of the Parkway North on Wednesday. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti has more.
Dr. Natalie Gentile is talking about GLP-1s.
Camp Lucy is a completely free mental health conference for middle schoolers that creates a space for honest, judgement-free conversations and practical tools to help them cope.
Cassidy Wood is here to share what moves Steelers fans should be watching for during the offseason.
What's the one thing we're all silently wasting money on? Mikey breaks it down, In A Mikey Minute.
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.
