Respiratory illnesses on the rise across Pittsburgh area, health experts say
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
The health department said that ThaiFoon Pittsburgh was cited for numerous violations during a recent inspection of the restaurant.
Multiple complaints were filed from people who said they got sick after eating at the restaurant earlier this month.
Allegheny County's lead removal program celebrated a big milestone this week: 300 homes are now lead-free due to the program.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced on Monday that it had identified the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
2 people were killed and numerous others were injured when multiple explosions happened at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant on Monday.
Products may include raw milk sold in pint, half-gallon, and gallon containers as well as several types of cheeses.
The ACHD said mosquito samples found West Nile Virus in six neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
Concerns came after the Allegheny County Health Department said repairs were being done inside the plant.
The Allegheny County Health Department has begun treating stormwater catch basins across several boroughs.
A $20 million investment will go toward treatment, services for impacted communities, and expanded support for those with opioid use disorder.
The Allegheny County Health Department will begin trying to kill mosquitoes before they even take flight.
The Allegheny County Health Department says that the restaurant located along East Warrington Avenue was cited for more than a dozen different violations during a recent inspection.
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
The Walnut Grill in Fox Chapel was hit with a consumer alert that was lifted following a reinspection.
The Allegheny County Health Department issued the consumer alert earlier this week following an inspection at the restaurant.
Doctors say Allegheny County is seeing some of the highest numbers of emergency room visits in a few years.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill South neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
A closed sign is now posted at the store.
While just under 95% of school-aged children are vaccinated against preventable diseases, the rate has been slipping for years.
About 40% of Pennsylvania homes have elevated levels of radon, something Allegheny County hopes to help combat with free test kits.
Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings.
The Allegheny County Health Department first issued a consumer alert on Dec. 3.
Inspectors found rodent droppings inside several rooms inside the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company's production facility.
Those who live in Russellton will soon have to take a longer trip to get their groceries.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities in Pennsylvania for upgrading their traffic signals.
Temperatures will linger in the 20s for the rest of the week, but milder temperatures will come to the area next week.
A fight led to a stabbing, and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Shaler Township.
Those who live in Russellton will soon have to take a longer trip to get their groceries.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities in Pennsylvania for upgrading their traffic signals.
Temperatures will linger in the 20s for the rest of the week, but milder temperatures will come to the area next week.
A fight led to a stabbing, and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Shaler Township.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The group will be performing to light up the city with the sounds, sights, and soul of Brazil.
The two businesses share a kitchen in Mars and are now looking for a new space to go to.
Imagine being at a fancy dinner awaiting three fabulous courses and you find yourself at the center of a culinary mystery.
Every city celebrates New Year's Eve, but Pittsburgh knows how to show off, making it a shared experience that gives everyone something special to enjoy!
Gardening guru Doug Oster is here to prove you can still dig into gardening even in the coldest months.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Aaron Rodgers isn't talking like someone ready to retire.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’ forecast!
People who live in the Russellton neighborhood of West Deer will soon need to travel miles away to pick up groceries. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the story.
A nearly $30 million investment will go to communities all across Pennsylvania as part of the Green Light-Go Program. KDKA's Jessica RIley spoke with one PennDOT representative about the program.
Drivers should prepare for overnight closures between the Edgewood/Swissvale and Churchill interchanges for the next two years. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the details.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities for upgrading their traffic detection systems, and western Pennsylvania will get nearly $30 million in grants. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
