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.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
The eagles at Glen Hazel have had an exciting few weeks. First, laying eggs, and now running into some wild animals, at least caught on camera.
A church is calling on volunteers to help pack meals for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
So-called facsimile firearms are becoming a bigger problem for law enforcement.
What was supposed to be the final day of a picture-perfect family vacation quickly turned into a nightmare for one Pittsburgh-area family when a hazard in a resort pool caused a devastating injury to their young daughter.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
The eagles at Glen Hazel have had an exciting few weeks. First, laying eggs, and now running into some wild animals, at least caught on camera.
A church is calling on volunteers to help pack meals for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
So-called facsimile firearms are becoming a bigger problem for law enforcement.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
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?
Melanie Taylor from “The Bubba Show” on 100.7 Star has the latest celebrity gossip!
Every generation has new technology that suddenly changes the way we communicate, and that includes the sudden influx of AI tools. Etiquette expert Liz Aquino is here to help.
What happens when a group known for fighting for people decides to start fighting for fresh food?
We’re learning how to do some pop-up embroidery with the owner of Loops and Littles, Emily Kelsch!
Dr. Mike joins PTL once again, and he's sharing some of the funniest ways he’s seen a pet escape for the great outdoors!
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
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.
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.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Griffin Lake won the individual title, taking second in both smallbore and air rifle, to help West Virginia claim the 2026 NCAA rifle championship, the 21st in program history.
Noel Acciari scored the go-ahead goal at the 8:03 mark of the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Utah Mammoth 4-3.
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.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
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.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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."
We’re learning how and when music makes a memory with some help from Dr. Katie Stewart.
The second annual gala to support and raise awareness for St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a huge affair, and we're learning all about it.
Boaz Frankel is taking a field trip to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History to show us around Naturefest.
Mary Ours lets us know if we’re getting wind, rain, snow or all three this week.
We're creating fun St. Patty's Day cocktails.
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.
