Former KDKA-TV personality Jon Burnett posthumously diagnosed with CTE
CTE, known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a brain disease believed to be caused by repeated head injuries.
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CTE, known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a brain disease believed to be caused by repeated head injuries.
There are efforts to make the game of football safer, starting with the NFL.
The Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh is working to learn more about CTE by studying people who've participated in high-concussion-risk sports, from recreation to the professional level.
The Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh is working to learn more about CTE by studying people who've participated in high-concussion-risk sports, from recreation to the professional level.
KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen visited Burnett again to share some social media comments.
Jon is participating in a study at the National Sports Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh.
Jon Burnett was one of Pittsburgh's favorite on-air personalities for 36 years.
Jon Burnett was one of Pittsburgh's favorite on-air personalities for 36 years.
The University of Pittsburgh announces their newest resource -- the National Sports Brain Bank.
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On Sept. 17, multi-platinum country music star Luke Bryan will bring his Farm Tour to 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
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Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
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The Tony Awards happen this Sunday, but you don't need a hotel reservation and three days in the Big Apple to experience Broadway at its best. Here to give us a look at the lineup coming to the Steel City starting this fall is the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Kendra Whitlock Ingram."
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
There will be plenty of professional artists showcasing their talent at this weekend's ChalkFest, but now, Boaz Frankel is trying his hand at the medium with his rendition of Heather and David!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
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Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
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Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
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The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
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The first needle-free insulin option for children with diabetes just got the all-clear from the Food and Drug Administration.
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.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
