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.
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.
A cause of death has not been reported.
St. Louis signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson.
Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to Erie to see the total solar eclipse.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
There's a second egg in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
A cause of death has not been reported.
St. Louis signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson.
Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to Erie to see the total solar eclipse.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
Pending a meeting Wednesday involving the Allegheny County Board of Elections, a councilman will drop his lawsuit.
A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a budget for the next fiscal year after criticizing lawmakers for waiting until the very end of their session and approving it with less money for some critically needed programs.
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Before the pandemic, an obsession with lavish weddings came to a head, but lately, that's going away.
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President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
There's a chance whatever you're driving is under recall.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with some expert advice.
Maria D'Antonio from Y108 joined us today for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Our etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, joined us in studio to help us with some common conversation!
Veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchison was here with some ground-breaking news when it comes to our pets' gut health.
Last week's PTL Chicken Parm-A-Thon gave us a hankering for Italian food and lucky for us, a new spot in Coraopolis is serving up just that. We had on the owners of Cafe A Mano, Brian and Lindsay Torchia, to show us one of their dishes!
Rob Fisher, from Edgar Snyder and Associates, was here to break down March Madness pools, and if you have one with your co-workers, what could happen if money gets involved.
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Is the city of Pittsburgh headed into a fiscal disaster?
Falling property values threaten to blow a hole in Pittsburgh's finances.
At Sto-Rox, the superintendent says she spends $8 million to fund underperforming cyber charter school.
A free website encourages a weekly cry and John Shumway talked to the founder about it.
Dieticians say foods rich in magnesium, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids get the seal of approval if you head to the kitchen late at night.
A new study finds that isometric exercise may be the best exercise for lowering your blood pressure.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
The popular actress is sharing her story to encourage others to be their own health advocate.
A cause of death has not been reported.
St. Louis signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson.
Kenny Pickett is ready for a fresh start in Philadelphia.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife Maria have welcomed their fourth child.
Duquesne University's men's basketball coach is retiring at the end of the season.
Russell Wilson is in and Kenny Pickett is out. It is true on the field and in local apparel shops.
Allegheny Health Network is boosting its minimum hourly starting wage to $18 an hour at the end of the month.
The owner of the team and the stadium is seeking a $10 million state grant to help fund the first phase of expansion.
President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
WalletHub named Pittsburgh among the best cities in the country for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Fallingwater in Fayette County has opened for the season.
With hundreds of millions on the line for Powerball and Mega Millions, you'll want to buy your tickets on Monday.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Steel City Con will remain in Monroeville following the announcement that the Monroeville Convention Center will remain open.
Actor Pierce Brosnan, who was fined $500 for stepping off a Yellowstone National Park thermal area trail, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Law enforcement, businesses and organizations are already preparing for the big day.
Two buffaloes were born at Allegheny County's South Park.
KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish has your top stories and the latest weather forecast in the KDKA News Now Update.
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Denver Broncos.
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 16 for a Presidents Day weekend of fun and automobiles.
The Riverwalk along the North Shore is flooded and the 10th Street Bypass is expected to flood today.