139 unvaccinated South Carolina students quarantining after measles exposure
More than 130 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
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More than 130 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
Vaccination coverage among kindergartners decreased for all reported vaccines during the 2024 to 2025 school year, data posted to the CDC website showed.
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases.
A measles outbreak has been declared in Pennsylvania.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Two cases of measles have been confirmed within Pennsylvania.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Health officials say a child who had not been vaccinated died of measles in West Texas — the first death in an outbreak that has now infected more than 200 people.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
A West Virginia hospital has confirmed the first known case of measles in the state since 2009.
Infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm that measles is on the rise nationwide, with several major cities reporting outbreaks.
Infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm that measles is on the rise nationwide, with several major cities reporting outbreaks. What is being seen here in Western Pennsylvania? KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti has more.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
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.
A Westmoreland County man is facing multiple charges, including trafficking, after police said he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and offered to buy her from her mother.
A map shows how much snow could fall in the Pittsburgh area by tomorrow.
A man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in Lower Burrell on Wednesday morning, police said.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
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.
A Westmoreland County man is facing multiple charges, including trafficking, after police said he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and offered to buy her from her mother.
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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.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of Pittsburgh!
It’s Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Heather and David are learning how to get creative with Workshop PGH!
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.
Brandin Cummings scored 23 points for Pitt in a 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Here are storylines to watch for the Pittsburgh Steelers after head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their search for the team's next head coach following the resignation of Mike Tomlin.
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down from his position on Tuesday afternoon.
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."
Four cats were killed in a house fire in Turtle Creek on Wednesday night.
A man was found dead in a home in Beaver County on Wednesday.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in Lower Burrell on Wednesday morning, police said.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
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.
