How this cold and snow weather impacts our mental and physical health
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
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The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
Reducing barriers to mental health care is the goal of a future bill to be proposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
Cristen Goss is helping moms and daughters build self worth from the inside out.
In our latest Parent Panel, we're chatting with Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch, and Latoya Wilson, of Motherhood Redefined, about parenting teenagers and different parenting styles among friends.
We're chatting with journalist Meg St-Esprit about her latest article in Care.com. She's exploring what to do when children become too attached to their nanny or babysitter.
We're chatting with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, of the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Neurology. She's explaining why beauty sleep is absolutely a real thing and that it's vital for your health.
According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, only 38% of teen boys say they are comfortable talking about their mental health with friends.
According to a poll, about one-third of Americans say they would be comfortable using an AI chatbot as a therapist, and more than half of young people agree. But is that actually a good idea?
PA Unplugged joins Talk Pittsburgh to talk about how smartphones are shaping the way our kids learn and connect and what we can do about it.
Pitt Greensburg professor Dr. Jess Ghilani is back to talk about the infamous Gen Z stare.
Dr. Katie Stewart is joining us for this Empty Nest Reset with Ki Ki B. Jones! We're discussing ways parents can reconnect with their adult children.
Board-certified life coach Dr. Marlene Boas is back on PTL and she joins Heather and David to talk about bridging the generational divide.
We're chatting with Dr. Allison Bashe, from New Directions Mental Health, about tackling anxiety and worry about taking vacations and traveling.
We're welcoming motivational speaker, former Pittsburgh Steeler and all-around positive guy, Arthur Moats, back to the studio. He's got some advice for the busy back to school season and help us reframe our brain into a positive perspective.
We spoke to a middle school teacher this morning and she provided some smart tips for tackling middle school like a pro.
Middle school is the magical and sometimes messy phase when kids trade confidence for camouflage. Dr. Katie Stewart was here to share some tips to help your child build themselves up from the inside out.
After-school and extracurricular activities are valuable for students, but too much too soon can be an issue.
Getting back to school isn't just for the kids, it's for all of us. We learned why this time of year is perfect for a reset with Dr. Deborah Gilboa.
Dr. Katie Stewart joined us to break down why people feel connected to characters on the TV screen.
With great power and sports prowess comes great responsibility. How do athletes handle the pressure of competing at such a high level?
A local yoga pro walked us through some fun, family-friendly yoga moves that you can try at home.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
Pirates' sideline reporter Hannah Mears shared with us a letter from a fan that included an inspiring message that's also a humbling reminder.
Erin Dalton was appointed commissioner of the NYC Department of Social Services.
While temperatures will be cooler on Thursday, it will remain dry and mostly cloudy for the next couple of days.
Pittsburgh's parking landscape has shifted, and shifted often, so how can drivers avoid getting a ticket in all the confusion?
The popular bakery opened in 1992 and will be closing for good after this coming weekend.
Developers said the goal of the project is to ultimately have a way to quickly travel from the West Virginia state line to the east side of Pittsburgh.
Erin Dalton was appointed commissioner of the NYC Department of Social Services.
While temperatures will be cooler on Thursday, it will remain dry and mostly cloudy for the next couple of days.
Pittsburgh's parking landscape has shifted, and shifted often, so how can drivers avoid getting a ticket in all the confusion?
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The popular bakery opened in 1992 and will be closing for good after this coming weekend.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Primanti Bros. is opening its doors early on Sunday as Team USA faces Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey.
They're calling it a relationship hack: When is the best time for couples to go to bed, and should they go to bed at the same time? Heather and David talk about that, as well as surprise our producer Maria!
It's been an iconic show for 49 seasons, but there's so much history surrounding it. Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt puts Heather and David's knowledge of the show to the test!
The 50th season of Survivor premieres tonight, and Pittsburgh Today Live is joined by Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, a Pittsburgh native who was the runner up of season 44!
We're going back in time once again and Daisy Jade checks out Totin's Diner in Wexford, which is another classic throwback!
The Beauty and the Beast Broadway Tour is coming to Pittsburgh, and a Johnstown native is taking center stage! Kathy Voytko joins PTL to talk about the show and coming home.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The team announced Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with an injury.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
The Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
They're calling it a relationship hack: When is the best time for couples to go to bed, and should they go to bed at the same time? Heather and David talk about that, as well as surprise our producer Maria!
Erin Dalton, who was serving as the Allegheny County Department of Human Services director, accepted a job to work in New York City as the commissioner of social services.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Places where you can or can't park in Pittsburgh seem to be ever-changing, but KDKA's John Shumway went looking for answers as to why, and how you can keep yourself from getting ticketed.
The beloved bakery opened in Millvale in 1992 and has become revered for its handcrafted French pastries.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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.
