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There's important news about the possible link between vaccines and autism.
A local special-needs student showed off some of the things he learned in class this year at the Gateway School District board meeting on Tuesday night.
An Arnold woman is accused of strangling and abusing her 6-year-old son, who has autism, after he defecated in his pants.
A local 7-year-old boy who has autism was never expected to say more than a word or two, but today, he's speaking.
A local 7-year-old boy who has autism was never expected to say more than a word or two, but today, he's speaking.
A south St. Louis father is searching for answers almost a month after his 16-year-old son with autism was shot and killed.
The Dyke family says their son, Dylan, needs his pet ducks. Dylan has autism. His ducks, Bill and Nibbles, are his closest companions.
With back to school just around the corner, this is a good time to start talking to your kids about appropriate ways to interact with students who are on the spectrum.
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
One in 59 kids is on the autism spectrum, a number that's increased tenfold in the last 40 years. This has led to a need for schools to teach autistic children, especially those who are high-functioning.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
The Brighton Heights community came together to help a young boy who recently had his bicycle stolen.
A sensory room will be built at Pittsburgh International Airport by the end of the year to make the travel experience easier on people with sensory processing issues such as autism.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
NBA teams are creating "sensory rooms," which are designed for children with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
Those "first-day-of-school jitters" turned into full blown panic for a McKees Rocks family when their child went missing after he was dropped off at the wrong bus stop.
A magazine in Pittsburgh is helping adults with autism make a difference and allowing them to build confidence and self-esteem.
He is a boy with autism – once afraid of heights, noise and fast-moving things – but he conquered those fears by riding on roller coasters at Kennywood.
This year's hot new toy is a gyrating plastic plaything called the Fidget Spinner. They're spinning off the shelves of stores nationwide.
Wesley Spectrum is a local organization that helps children and families in the Pittsburgh area. They assist with education, behavioral health and autism and Panera Bread has selected Wesley Spectrum to benefit from their "Pieces of Hope" cookie campaign.
Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.
Robert De Niro joined the "KDKA Morning News" to discuss his most important role, a concerned father.
There are some really amazing holiday lights in neighborhoods throughout the area.
The holiday season is a time for fun family traditions. If you are a family living with autism, it's also a great time to start some new traditions.
A woman had to be rushed to the hospital after she was shot in the stomach on Sunday morning inside a McKeesport apartment.
Flames and smoke could be seen billowing from the historic Bantam Jeep building early on Sunday morning.
Temperatures on Sunday in Pittsburgh will hover in the mid-50s, and we will see some sun!
A man had to be taken to the hospital after being stabbed just before 1 a.m. in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.
Kickoff between the Steelers and Colts today is set for 1:00 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
A woman had to be rushed to the hospital after she was shot in the stomach on Sunday morning inside a McKeesport apartment.
Flames and smoke could be seen billowing from the historic Bantam Jeep building early on Sunday morning.
Temperatures on Sunday in Pittsburgh will hover in the mid-50s, and we will see some sun!
When SNAP benefits expire because of the federal government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of Western Pennsylvanians will struggle to afford food.
A man had to be taken to the hospital after being stabbed just before 1 a.m. in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.
Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.
The city controller said Pittsburgh Public Schools could save millions of dollars by changing the way it hands out contracts.
The retention of three Pennsylvania state Supreme Court justices is drawing an unusual amount of attention — and cash.
As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to fail to pass a budget, the squeeze is being felt by students and teachers throughout.
The Pennsylvania state budget impasse could lead to furloughs at the Westmoreland Immediate Unit.
People in Pennsylvania are being alerted to a new scam targeting those who receive SNAP benefits.
Heritage Valley Health System is merging with Allegheny Health Network.
The answer is you have to change to survive and you have to recognize the need to stay ahead of the curve.
Shake Shack is continuing its expansion into western Pennsylvania.
The Community Supermarket in the Heights Plaza Shopping Center is closing.
Who helped Peter’s Pan Shadow steal Tinkerbell’s pixie dust? Viewers voted.. and Boaz reveals the answer!
It’s not a holiday show without DJ Petey C! He challenges Team PTL to a game of “Name that Tune…and Stay Young!”
In honor of the crocodile character in Peter Pan, Grant Kemmerer from The Wild World of Animals brought the real thing, an alligator named “Jr.”, plus a special guest!
The team from Pittsburgh Sword Fighters teaches Peter Pan & David how to defend themselves … so they don’t have to walk the plank!
We’ve seen some tricks, now bring on the treats! Cozy Cottage Bakery joins Peter Pan & Captain Hook in the PTL Kitchen!
Campers who bought lifetime memberships to a Laurel Highlands campground say they are being told they have to leave.
Proposed data centers are getting pushback over environments impacts and energy costs.
People rallied to try and save both jobs and medical care at the only Allegheny Health Network facility in New Kensington.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is responding after learning a swastika and what appears to be a German war eagle were found tiled into the floor of a Beaver County home.
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
In the most recent round of required testing, the city found a historic low in lead levels in drinking water.
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center once again played host to anyone in need of care.
Maybe you have a drawer full of fitness equipment you forgot about like resistance bands, jump ropes, and other various at-home exercise gear, but Aubrey Worek is here for another Fitness Friday to show you, Heather, and David how it can be put to use!
We're sitting down with Dr. Brenda Mendizabal, of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, about ultra-processed foods. What are they and how you and your kids can eat healthier.
Kickoff between the Steelers and Colts today is set for 1:00 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mason Heintschel throws for 304 yards and three touchdowns, leading Pittsburgh to a 35-20 win over Stanford on Saturday.
Rookie forward Brad Lambert scored his first NHL goal and backup goalie Eric Comrie made 28 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 Saturday.
Julian Sayin passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-14.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
Community members have packed into borough council and planning commission meetings in recent weeks with opposition to the proposed data center.
Eos Energy announced a major investment in its operations in the Pittsburgh region.
The changes include prohibiting the use of high-pressure water for cleaning valves as they review best practices.
Heritage Valley Health System is merging with Allegheny Health Network.
Wallen's 2026 tour will stop in Pittsburgh on June 5 and 6, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Actors Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco preview season four of "Mayor of Kingstown" on "CBS Mornings" and talk about working together for the first time.
Michael Keaton was in the Strip District on Monday for the inaugural induction ceremony at Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Crews were on the scene for hours on Sunday morning as flames ripped through the historic Bantam Jeep building in Butler.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
A man had to be taken to the hospital after a fight turned into a stabbing just before 1 a.m. in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
The Monongahela Incline in Pittsburgh got stuck with nearly 30 passengers on board Saturday afternoon.
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.
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
