Seasonal allergies are in full force. Why are they so bad right now?
Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
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Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
Doctors say there are some things you can do to prevent allergy outbreaks.
Researchers in London say there's a better way to help allergy sufferers predict and prevent pollen-borne punishment.
With the warmer spring weather already here, it's starting the cycle of growth and pollen a bit early. If you suffer from allergies, you know what’s coming, so is there anything you can do about it? KDKA-TV's John Shumway has more.
There are ways to mitigate the suffering from allergy spikes as the trees bloom.
With unseasonable temperatures and unpredictable weather, allergy season has sort of come early.
Researchers have found COVID-19 infection rates and pollen counts can track together, too.
There's bad news for allergy sufferers in Western Pennsylvania. AccuWeather's spring forecast says we'll see above average levels of pollen this year.
Spring is officially here, and with it come the beautiful flowers and longer days to enjoy the sunshine.
Fall may be just around the corner, but one of the big allergy triggers of late summer will likely stick around for a while.
While pollen allergies have subsided, a different allergy has kicked up.
The spring blooms sure look pretty, but they don't feel so pretty when that pollen causes allergic reactions.
You may have already noticed it - the dreaded sneezing, itchy eyes and scratchy throat that comes with allergy season.
The polar vortex made it a bad winter... will it also make it a bad spring?
Spencer Levin, 9, sees his allergist once a month to get shots to help his hay fever.
Ragweed allergy sufferers, there's a reason you might be sneezing right now: the pollen is near its peak.
Allergy season may be starting early in other parts of the country, but with the recent cold weather, that may not be the case here.
Spring time is usually when the trees start to bud followed by a runny nose, an itchy throat and itchy eyes. All of these symptoms set in earlier this year due to the mild winter.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
One driver was severely injured in the crash and flown from the scene by medical helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, state police said.
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers drowned Friday while swimming at the company's new Bahamas resort. Police said both were Americans.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Step inside the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse and you'll find stories galore.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
One driver was severely injured in the crash and flown from the scene by medical helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, state police said.
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers drowned Friday while swimming at the company's new Bahamas resort. Police said both were Americans.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Step inside the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse and you'll find stories galore.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Pennsylvania Democrats are promoting a bill that would ban federal agents from wearing masks while working in the state.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
We'll miss our beloved Team PTL members, Patty and Steve! We wish them all the best in retirement!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking to invite a unique guest to your final summer pool party, Merveda the Mermaid is available in western Pennsylvania! Team PTL's Daisy Jade gets to know the aquatic attraction!
What's summer without a little bit of outdoor competition? Team PTL has a little bit of friendly fun thanks to Yinz Bounce N'AT!
If you're still looking for some last-minute summer fun, you can head to DelGrosso's Park in Altoona, and that's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade learning about all the fun they have to offer!
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Saturday's contest was the only home preseason game of the 2025 season.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.
Kickoff for the Steelers-Buccaneers game is set for 7 p.m. and you can watch the game on KDKA-TV.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
KDKA's Megan Shinn takes a look back at the news of the week, including the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant, the city's struggling finances and more.
In this week's Sunday Spotlight, KDKA's Megan Shinn visits the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, a hub for Pittsburgh artists.
College students are returning to Oakland this week ahead of a new fall semester at the University of Pittsburgh. Anyone who is not a student or family is urged to avoid the neighborhood as traffic will be heavy; KDKA's Jessica Riley reports.
One man was killed in a rollover crash in Cook Township, Westmoreland County.
Allegheny County police are investigating after a late-night fight in West Mifflin left one man dead and another man injured.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
