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.
Local hospitals and some pharmacies have received their first shipments of a new drug aimed at fighting against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Coronavirus cases have seen a steady decline, as they are at their lowest in Allegheny County in months.
West Virginia has identified its first two cases of a descendant of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news release on Tuesday.
As the pandemic drags on, a new sub-variant of Omicron is starting to show up. The World Health Organization reports it's on the rise in dozens of countries.
PTL's Mikey Hood talks with Dr. Timothy Law, the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services at Highmark, about the threats the COVID-19 pandemic still poses, as well as the Delta and Omicron variants.
While cases continue to climb, medical professionals say it could be much worse without the vaccines.
Coronavirus cases have been surging in Allegheny County.
The Port Authority said riders are seeing delays after more than two dozen employees tested positive for COVID-19 and one died in just three days.
Coronavirus cases continue to surge across the region as students go back back to school following the holiday break.
Monoclonal antibodies look to ease symptoms and cut down on recovery time.
Allegheny Health Network is reinstating temporary restrictions on patient visitation due to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
As this wave of COVID sweeps across the region, it's raising concerns for all of us.
Local hospitals and infusion clinics have shifted to administering just one of the three monoclonal antibody treatments.
As the Omicron variant spreads, many doctors are urging people to not only wear masks, but to switch to a different type.
As demand for at-home COVID-19 tests continues to increase, there could be false negatives.
So how do you know if you have it, and why are some people in your household getting sick while others aren't?
The first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have been detected in Allegheny County.
No cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in Allegheny County, though it's "only a matter of days" before it's detected, the county's health leader said Wednesday.
President Joe Biden announced the government will provide 500 million free rapid home-testing kits.
It's the Covid Christmas decision facing almost all families this year. Is the risk of future infection worth the reward of quality time with loved ones?
Penn State announced on Monday that the omicron variant has been found on its main campus.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday.
New coronavirus concerns are taking center stage from coast to coast with cases now climbing, testing sites swamped, and families now rattled as they prepare for the holiday during this serious spike.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
The San Diego Padres ended the Pittsburgh Pirates' five-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory on Monday at PNC Park.
A 20-year-old young man was killed when a trench collapsed in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, last week, authorities said.
Traffic experts say the NFL draft will be a test for Pittsburgh's roads.
Rafael Duran Malave raped and killed a woman in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before fleeing to Puerto Rico, police said.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
The San Diego Padres ended the Pittsburgh Pirates' five-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory on Monday at PNC Park.
A 20-year-old young man was killed when a trench collapsed in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, last week, authorities said.
Traffic experts say the NFL draft will be a test for Pittsburgh's roads.
Rafael Duran Malave raped and killed a woman in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before fleeing to Puerto Rico, police said.
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Today's Money Monday conversation is all about avoiding those rookie mistakes when it comes to "drafting" your cash! Clearview Federal Credit Union's Tamara Carrerio has some plays drawn up to help us score big.
What’s an arcade doing in a church, and why is it hosting a beer festival? Daisy Jade is taking us to one of Pittsburgh’s most unique venues for a sneak peek.
We put the call out on social media to see which eateries in western Pennsylvania served the best wings. And you delivered with thousands of votes. The winner of the PTL side of the Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge is The Steel Plate in Monessen.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
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.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The San Diego Padres ended the Pittsburgh Pirates' five-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory on Monday at PNC Park.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a hot streak, and this year, there's a new way to celebrate by hoisting a traffic cone.
Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
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.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
A man was found shot to death on a front porch in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, on Saturday night, authorities said.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
President Trump's deadline for Iran to reach a deal to end the war or face punishing strikes on its bridges and power plants is less than 24 hours away.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Traffic experts say the NFL draft will be a test for Pittsburgh's roads. Chris Hoffman reports.
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.
