CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
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Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
There has been a steep rise in flu cases across Pennsylvania, and the number of flu patients admitted to the hospital is rising.
Doctors say Allegheny County is seeing some of the highest numbers of emergency room visits in a few years.
The superintendent canceled in-person learning for two days as the flu hit the district hard.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Pitt, The National Institutes of Health, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are teaming up for this study.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The latest data comes as the FDA is weighing a major revision to the flu shots.
UPMC Children's Hospital took part in the study.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
In an attempt to reduce the spread of the virus, schools in the Charleroi Area School District are closed until Monday.
Amoxicillin can't treat viruses like RSV and the flu, but it's needed for secondary infections the viruses cause.
Three finalists for the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award come from our region.
If you've heard the term "The Cone of Silence," it's more than something from TV or movies; it's also scientific!
Two homes in McKeesport caught fire overnight, prompting a response from multiple crews.
While we dodged most of the intense storms, cooler weather is moving in behind them.
A truck driver who triggered a deadly chain-reaction crash with a charter bus carrying Ohio high school band students was convicted of vehicular homicide but cleared on more serious charges.
Three finalists for the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award come from our region.
If you've heard the term "The Cone of Silence," it's more than something from TV or movies; it's also scientific!
Two homes in McKeesport caught fire overnight, prompting a response from multiple crews.
While we dodged most of the intense storms, cooler weather is moving in behind them.
A truck driver who triggered a deadly chain-reaction crash with a charter bus carrying Ohio high school band students was convicted of vehicular homicide but cleared on more serious charges.
Malcolm Kenyatta is pushing back against claims made by David Hogg.
Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking.
Election Day is next week, and we are taking a deeper dive into what voters will see on their ballots in the city. Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is one of a group of local lawmakers who continue to fight layoffs of federal employees by the Trump administration.
Months after the Social Security Administration wrongly declared her dead, Renee Williams is still getting her life back on track.
Sure, cleaning the house is what we think of when it comes to spring cleaning, but it also applies to your bank account.
A new report shows that regional food insecurity continues to rise in the Pittsburgh region.
A Pittsburgh restaurant was hit with a consumer alert after an inspector reported finding dead mice and rodent droppings.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 5.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Some local students are getting ready to travel to Michigan for a one-of-a-kind competition that's all about problem solving. It's called Odyssey of the Mind and we got to see some of the inventions the students created.
We learned more about the upcoming CCAC Automotive Scholarship Car Cruise from our friends at the Neighborhood Ford Store.
A new musical called "Madame Clicquot" is popping the cork right here in Pittsburgh and the stars were here in the studio to chat more about the groundbreaking show.
Fire up the grill, because it's National BBQ Day! We were joined by Walter's BBQ in Lawrenceville to celebrate in the most delicious way.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to add regulations to the pet cremation industry to protect animals.
A tree crashed into a home in Pittsburgh during storms weeks ago, and the homeowners said they have been getting the "runaround" about cleanup.
Above the Challenge offers interactive experiences for individuals on the state's waiver program who are to get out and learn life skills.
Recent outbursts and stories surrounding Sen. John Fetterman have raised questions about his mental health.
Pittsburgh, a city strapped for cash, is owed more than $1 million in uncollected bills for police security.
A recent study shows that rule changes in youth soccer that started in 2016 to reduce concussions are helping.
For the past 24 years, Barbara Kutilek and Moochie Donatucci have dedicated their lives to the cause, but said it's time to say goodbye.
KDKA-TV is joining other stations and companies across our Paramount family in marking Mental Health Action Day.
Sometimes when patients are admitted to hospitals, they catch infections known as "hospital-acquired" or "healthcare-associated" infections.
A film made right here in Pittsburgh, "The Ebony Canal," spotlights black infant health, allowing mothers to share their stories in the hope of reducing health disparities. We were joined by the film's director, Emmai Alaquiva, and two of the mothers featured in the film, Mariah Peoples and Larissa Lane.
The Philadelphia Phillies scored four runs on just one hit in an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Roberto Clemente Museum says Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
A recent study shows that rule changes in youth soccer that started in 2016 to reduce concussions are helping.
Gene Lamont returns to the Pirates as a special advisor, and Truby will serve as a coach.
Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal is 90 percent complete, officials said on Tuesday during a tour.
The $43 million project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Fortune named Sheetz one of the most innovative companies in America.
Rite Aid will close 47 stores soon, including several across the Pittsburgh region.
According to reporting, Nippon Steel is doubling down on its efforts to acquire U.S. Steel by mid-June.
The Roberto Clemente Museum says Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
This weekend in Indiana County, the Jimmy Stewart Museum is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
The Pirates are giving away Mac Miller bobbleheads during a game in July, honoring the late rapper with deep Pittsburgh roots.
A Pittsburgh casting company is looking for paid extras to be in the pilot episode of a "Prison Break" reboot.
The popular rock bands Kansas and Jefferson Starship are coming to Fayette County this summer.
You've heard the term "Cone of Silence," right? Well, Ray Petelin is here to explain how it's more than just a concept from TV and movies, it applies to weather!
Crews from multiple towns were called to battle two house fires in McKeesport overnight. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the latest from the scene.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
A woman in Penn Hills is still cleaning up after severe storms ripped through western Pennsylvania in late April.
Severe storms rocked the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday evening.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
