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The movie has it flaws but accurately tells the basic story that Dr. Bennet Omalu and former Pittsburgh Steelers Dr. Julian Bailes uncovered the danger of concussions that rocked the National Football League.
One of the doctors who worked with Dr. Omalu on CTE was Dr. Julian Bailes. He joined the "KDKA Morning News" to talk about the movie, CTE and if he thinks children should play football.
Pitt is putting together a foundation named for the pathologist the movie "Concussion" is based on.
The new film "Concussion" opens nationwide on Christmas Day.
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger says he has played through a lot of injuries, but the brain is not something to mess with.
The Steelers fell to the Seahawks on Sunday, and Ben Roethlisberger's day ended early when he left the field with a suspected concussion.
There's a new trailer out for the Will Smith movie, "Concussion," that was shot in Pittsburgh.
The trailer is out for Will Smith's new movie "Concussion," which was shot in Pittsburgh.
Varsity athletes at Pitt are participating in a large new study on concussions. Today, Pitt softball and baseball players participated in a battery of pre-season concussion evaluations.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang received a bit of good news today.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been crippled by injuries this year to all of their position, but one could be strengthened again come playoff time.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without star defenseman Kris Letang for an undermined amount of time.
West Virginia senior quarterback Clint Trickett is retiring from football because of concussions and won't play in the Liberty Bowl on Monday against Texas A&M.
A local attorney and his client took on the NFL and won.
Melissa Yancec is now out of the hospital, recovering from what she says was diagnosed as a concussion after getting pushed and hit in the head at Sunday's Steelers game at Heinz Field.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown briefly left Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens with a head injury.
A man is in the hospital after he somehow lost control of his car and crashed on a West Homestead street overnight.
The Pirates roster moves continue as outfielder Starling Marte has been activated from the 7-day concussion disabled list while third baseman Pedro Alvarez was put on the bereavement list.
When Starling Marte was out of the Pirates' lineup Tuesday night, it was called a manager's decision, but it seems there was more to it.
The late Hall Famer center Mike Webster anchored the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line in the glory days of the 1970s.
The National Football League has agreed to pay cash awards to any player who suffers from dementia and other diseases linked to head hits.
Could a certain kind of brain imaging called high definition fiber tracking help diagnose concussion and assess recovery?
Just like in the regular season Percy Harvin's return to the field in the postseason was short lived as Harvin will not be playing against San Francisco this weekend.
Four people are now facing fines and community service for a fight on Halloween.
An internet outage at PRT has taken several systems offline.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
The decline in temperatures continues today before a cold weekend.
The fire broke out at an apartment building along North Pittsburgh Street just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
An internet outage at PRT has taken several systems offline.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
The decline in temperatures continues today before a cold weekend.
The fire broke out at an apartment building along North Pittsburgh Street just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Katie O'Malley and Rania were back in the kitchen making a blintz souffle!
This week's Waiting Child is Yanxel.
We dove into the merry mayhem on how to stay festive, and heart-healthy, without skipping a beat this season. This segment was sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, together with Allegheny Health Network.
Travel expert Bobby Laurie was here with the tips and advice you need to make your trip a breeze, or perhaps a little less turbulent.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Fitness instructor Jordan Rose joined the program to show us some kettlebell exercises to help build full-body strength.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
The Sporting News named the sophomore linebacker a first-team All-American, making him the first sophomore Pitt defensive player to earn the honor since 1978.
Ogunjobi provided meals and supplies to immigrants resettling in Pittsburgh ahead of Christmas.
Seth Henigan threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns in his final game for No. 25 Memphis.
Pitt has made it to the final four of the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight year.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Carl Lam's forecast!
At least six families are without a home.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Several neighbors told KDKA that the intersection where the crash happened is dangerous.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
