Allegheny County whooping cough cases rose to high levels in 2024
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
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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.
In 2023, Allegheny County reported 355 COVID-19-related deaths and over 5,000 hospitalizations.
A recent inspection revealed at least a dozen violations related to food safety.
A bar in Pittsburgh's Mt. Oliver neighborhood was ordered to close after an inspector found a "mold-like substance" on food.
Powassan virus is still rare, but the number of reported cases has increased over the last few years, according to the CDC.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
The announcement from the ACHD comes as cases of Pertussis are on the rise nationwide.
Mosquitoes collected in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood tested positive for West Nile virus.
The Allegheny County Health Department has reported a total of ten cases.
A Pittsburgh bagel shop and delicatessen has been hit with a consumer alert by the Allegheny County Health Department.
Cravingz on Broadway Avenue was ordered to shut down due to several health department violations.
The health department says that the gentlemen's club along Morewood Avenue wouldn't allow inspectors into the building.
The department says the Clairton Coke Works facility violated the Clean Air Act operating permit more than 360 times.
The department says the Clairton Coke Works facility violated the Clean Air Act operating permit more than 360 times.
Pictures sent to KDKA-TV show backup in the basement, where you can also see some equipment stored.
The Westmoreland Co. DAs Office says the situation started when officers were trying to serve a search warrant on a possible shooting suspect.
More than 15 people are expected to speak during the public comment period of Friday's board meeting.
Two PennDOT projects on busy roads in the North Hills and in the South Hills are getting underway this weekend.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Gerhardt Konig is facing attempted murder charges and is being held on $5 million bail.
The Westmoreland Co. DAs Office says the situation started when officers were trying to serve a search warrant on a possible shooting suspect.
More than 15 people are expected to speak during the public comment period of Friday's board meeting.
Two PennDOT projects on busy roads in the North Hills and in the South Hills are getting underway this weekend.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
The U.S. Postal Service says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudsters.
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service.
Sean Collier is back with another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Katie rolled up her sleeves and took on the ultimate spring cleaning mission: cleaning the air ducts. This segment was sponsored by Stanley Steemer.
Chef Bill Fuller was here to show us how we can take those frozen foods we forgot about in the freezer and turn them into some delicious meals.
Pittsburgh-native and star of season 48's edition of "Survivor" joined Pittsburgh Today Live to talk more about how the tribal merge this season could shake everything up.
Expiration dates have a sneaky way of creeping up on us, so we're put our knowledge to the test. Ron was here to show us different food and products to see if we can guess when they expire.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Microplastics are everywhere. While it can seem overwhelming to avoid them, Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to help simplify the process with some easy-to-follow steps.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Jiri Kulich scored twice as part of a five-goal second period, and the Buffalo Sabres routed Pittsburgh 7-3 in an outing Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke an NHL record for point-per-game consistency he shared with Wayne Gretzky.
Kyle Stowers hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the debut of Marlins manager Clayton McCullough.
Sidney Crosby has made more history as he skates toward the end of the 2024-25 season.
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices.
Kendra Ross, Duolingo's director of social impact, is making a difference.
In 2026, one building in the Strip District will transform into Isaly's!
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
Pop-punk legends blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and AFI are among the headliners for the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival.
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
Gerhardt Konig is facing attempted murder charges and is being held on $5 million bail.
Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool one student talked about bringing a gun onto the school bus on Friday.
More than 15 people are expected to speak during the public comment period of Friday's meeting.
Traffic is going to be reduced to a single lane in both directions near Babcock Boulevard.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
