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Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Survey finds more than half of Pittsburgh area youth have lost a family member to gun violence
CeaseFirePA and the Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence conducted the survey.
Thousands of SUVs recalled due to seatbelt issue
The recall includes Escalades, Suburbans, Tahoes, and Yukons.
Crash on the North Side brings down light pole
No one was inside the vehicle once police arrived.
PennDOT opening 'Driver Improvement Schools' for those facing suspensions
The six-hour course is for drivers who have moving violations.
Pittsburghers have a small chance to see the Northern Lights on Thursday morning
Places in a dark area with a large view of the north will be your best bet.
Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Two bills in Pennsylvania General Assembly aim to create open primaries
The goal is to allow voters who aren't registered to a specific party to participate in primary elections.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Back To School
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Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Back To School: School lunches (Pt. 2)
Need some ideas for a affordable back to school lunches? KDKA's John Shumway has you covered!
Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
First Alert Weather
Pittsburghers have a small chance to see the Northern Lights on Thursday morning
Places in a dark area with a large view of the north will be your best bet.
Pittsburgh Weather: Fall-like conditions continue on Wednesday with scattered rain
While it won't be a washout, there is a chance for quick downpours or stray thunderstorms.
Meet the KDKA First Alert Weather Team
The KDKA First Alert Weather Team brings you the latest forecasts and weather information to keep you and your family safe and informed.
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The Weather Watcher Network is a way for you to join the KDKA Weather Team. By sharing your weather observations, photos, and storm reports you will help us monitor weather conditions neighborhood by neighborhood, as it happens.
Steelers Training Camp
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Pickett's game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks
It was the dawning of a new era for the Steelers and they began this new era with an impressive win.
Former Steelers RB Tim Worley returns to training camp, reflects on his career
The 1989 seventh overall pick looked back on a career that became derailed.
KDKA Steelers Training Camp Fan Guide
The Steelers are back at Saint Vincent College for training camp. Here's a guide to help you with all you need to know before heading to Latrobe.
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Four-run first inning helps Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
The Pirates were held scoreless for seven innings.
Steelers fans from North Carolina have not missed a game in 7 years
Steelers fans from North Carolina have not missed a game in 7 years
Pirates' Rodolfo Castro suspended 1 game for having cellphone in pocket during game
The penalty, which included an undisclosed fine, had been set to take effect Tuesday night when the Pirates hosted Boston.
WPIAL to host 2022 championship football games at Acrisure Stadium and Norwin High School
Four of the six title games will be played at Acrisure Stadium.
Antonio Brown expresses interest in joining the Dallas Cowboys
With the NFL season just weeks away, Antonio Brown is angling to join the Dallas Cowboys.
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Back To School: School lunches (Pt. 2)
Need some ideas for a affordable back to school lunches? KDKA's John Shumway has you covered!
Back To School: School lunches (Pt. 1)
With everyone trying to save money, how can you make sure your child has a good school lunch that isn't too expensive? KDKA's John Shumway has the experts telling you how!
Legislation seeks to open Pennsylvania primary elections
New legislation in the general assembly would move Pennsylvania to an open primary system. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the details.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (8/17)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’ forecast!
Scott Township man pleads guilty to fraud
66-year-old Randy Frasinelli pleaded guilty to taking nearly $4 million in PPP loans.
Featured On Your Day Pittsburgh
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Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Parent's Perspective: How to handle your kids' after-school meltdowns
As school routines are about to kick back into high gear, those first few weeks can be both challenging and exhausting.
'This is our reality and this is where we are': School security in the forefront of discussion as kids head back to school
There are so many things that go into getting kids ready to go back to school, but this year, there is an undercurrent of security questions like never before.
KDKA Investigations
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In 10 months as Washington County DA, Jason Walsh seeks death penalty against 8
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
City says affordable housing is one way to help people experiencing homelessness
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
KDKA Investigates: Helping people experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Developers say cracker plant in Beaver County will be economic boost needed for region
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Environmentalists watch water quality with cracker plant set to open in Beaver County
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
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Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Survey finds more than half of Pittsburgh area youth have lost a family member to gun violence
CeaseFirePA and the Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence conducted the survey.
Thousands of SUVs recalled due to seatbelt issue
The recall includes Escalades, Suburbans, Tahoes, and Yukons.
Crash on the North Side brings down light pole
No one was inside the vehicle once police arrived.
PennDOT opening 'Driver Improvement Schools' for those facing suspensions
The six-hour course is for drivers who have moving violations.
Politics
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Two bills in Pennsylvania General Assembly aim to create open primaries
The goal is to allow voters who aren't registered to a specific party to participate in primary elections.
Doug Mastriano challenges Josh Shapiro to 2 debates
6:17: Mastriano challenged Shapiro to a debate with some weird rules
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
President Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act into law
President Biden is signing the Inflation Reduction Act, making it officially a law, on Tuesday.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice: Voters shouldn't decide abortion access issue
The Republican governor said the state's abortion law falls under the scrutiny of the Legislature and the attorney general.
Consumer News
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Thousands of SUVs recalled due to seatbelt issue
The recall includes Escalades, Suburbans, Tahoes, and Yukons.
Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Frozen pizzas recalled because they may contain metal pieces
The USDA has announced a recall for frozen pizzas that may be contaminated with metal pieces.
Pittsburgh-based 4moms recalls more than 2M infant rockers, swings after baby dies
Pittsburgh-based 4moms is recalling more than 2 million infant rockers and swings after a baby died.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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Pittsburgh Today Live
What's it Worth with Dr. Lori: Aug. 16, 2022
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures.
New show 'Sprung' filmed in Pittsburgh
PTL's David Highfield catches up with the actors Martha Plimpton and Garret Dillahunt, the stars of "Sprung," a new streaming show filmed in Pittsburgh.
Lawrence County Fair's Steer Show
PTL's Celina Pompeani learns more about the Steer Show at the Lawrence County Fair.
A delicious preview of Little Italy Days!
PTL's Mikey Hood is getting a preview of the food and fun featured at Bloomfield's annual Little Italy Days!
Fun, food and farm animals featured at the Lawrence County Fair
PTL's Celina Pompeani visits the 69th annual Lawrence County Fair!
KDKA Investigations
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In 10 months as Washington County DA, Jason Walsh seeks death penalty against 8
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
City says affordable housing is one way to help people experiencing homelessness
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
KDKA Investigates: Helping people experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Developers say cracker plant in Beaver County will be economic boost needed for region
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Environmentalists watch water quality with cracker plant set to open in Beaver County
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Health
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Back To School: Packing a healthy lunch on a dime
There are plenty of ways to pack a healthy, affordable, and delicious lunch for your child.
Doctors not concerned about monkeypox spreading at schools
A confirmed monkeypox case was found at a YMCA camp just weeks before the beginning of the school year.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Case of monkeypox detected at camp in Beaver County
The YMCA of Pittsburgh said the infected person is now quarantining.
Sports
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Four-run first inning helps Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
The Pirates were held scoreless for seven innings.
Steelers fans from North Carolina have not missed a game in 7 years
Steelers fans from North Carolina have not missed a game in 7 years
Pirates' Rodolfo Castro suspended 1 game for having cellphone in pocket during game
The penalty, which included an undisclosed fine, had been set to take effect Tuesday night when the Pirates hosted Boston.
WPIAL to host 2022 championship football games at Acrisure Stadium and Norwin High School
Four of the six title games will be played at Acrisure Stadium.
Antonio Brown expresses interest in joining the Dallas Cowboys
With the NFL season just weeks away, Antonio Brown is angling to join the Dallas Cowboys.
Business News
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President Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act into law
President Biden is signing the Inflation Reduction Act, making it officially a law, on Tuesday.
CEO of Brighton Rehab, 4 others indicted on health care fraud charges
Federal investigators have indicted five people, including the CEO of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County, of health care fraud.
Unpaid unemployment: the frustrations surrounding delays in receiving payments
Several times per week here at KDKA, we hear from unemployed people whose frustrations have boiled over while trying to get some help from the state -- so John Shumway went asking for answers.
Animal shelters overwhelmed as more and more people surrender their pets
Animal shelters in some areas of the country are seeing more pets returned to their care.
Recall expands for baked goods possibly contaminated with plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands is expanding its voluntary recall of baked goods over the potential presence of hard pieces of plastic.
Entertainment
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August Wilson House grand opening draws family, community members, and supporters
The doors to the renovated building opened on Saturday.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Yo-Yo Ma to join Pittsburgh Symphony for one-night performance in February
The legendary cellist will be in Pittsburgh for one night only.
Organizers announce plans for Little Italy Days in Bloomfield
The 20th annual Pittsburgh Little Italy Days returns to Bloomfield on Aug. 18-21.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Latest Videos
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Back To School: School lunches (Pt. 2)
Need some ideas for a affordable back to school lunches? KDKA's John Shumway has you covered!
Back To School: School lunches (Pt. 1)
With everyone trying to save money, how can you make sure your child has a good school lunch that isn't too expensive? KDKA's John Shumway has the experts telling you how!
Legislation seeks to open Pennsylvania primary elections
New legislation in the general assembly would move Pennsylvania to an open primary system. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the details.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (8/17)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’ forecast!
Scott Township man pleads guilty to fraud
66-year-old Randy Frasinelli pleaded guilty to taking nearly $4 million in PPP loans.
Latest Galleries
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Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
