McKeesport school employee placed on leave after apparent student confrontation
A McKeesport Area High School staff member has been placed on leave after allegedly getting into a physical confrontation with a student.
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A McKeesport Area High School staff member has been placed on leave after allegedly getting into a physical confrontation with a student.
Three Allegheny County Council members are spearheading legislation that calls for property reassessments every three years starting.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
ICE agents arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday to assist with TSA operations.
A woman was found shot in the head inside a McKees Rocks home on Friday night.
A student brought pepper spray and "an electronic stun device" on a Chartiers Valley School District bus Friday morning, police said.
A man is facing charges after law enforcement said they seized drugs, guns, tens of thousands of dollars and a boat from a home in Coraopolis.
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The chief of the Glassport Borough Police Department said ICE has made 17 arrests in the borough over the last two weeks.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Pittsburgh recently sold a $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket.
Ted Frank, 54, of Center Township, is accused of leaving a threatening voicemail at the Islamic Center of Western Pennsylvania late last week.
Friday's high winds also left their mark on a baseball field in West Deer Township.
Lagomau Malu is accused of hitting her son multiple times in the head because he wet the wed and he died the next day.
A bloodhound helped track down a missing 14-year-old girl after strong winds prevented authorities from sending up drones.
Police said the home invasion and shooting along Vogels Lane on Sunday night appears to be targeted.
Powerful winds hit the Pittsburgh area on Friday night, causing widespread damage and power outages.
Two people, including a 10-year-old, were injured in a shooting in McKeesport on Thursday.
Police said a woman with three kids in her minivan was drunk, high and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing the passenger.
Two cars caught fire in a crash on Route 8 in Allison Park
Police said that Lagomau Malu, 23, was responsible for abusing her 3-year-old son who died Wednesday.
More than one year after a fire caused extensive damage to the auditorium at West Mifflin Area High School, the newly renovated performing arts center reopened.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating death threats made against the president of the Allegheny County Council.
The animals broke loose from a farm in McCandless, Allegheny County.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
Days after kids got into a major brawl in Downtown Pittsburgh, some school leaders are reacting, trying to get ahead of more potential activity this weekend.
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Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Ligonier Beach is undergoing a cleanup project. The township is asking for volunteers on April 11.
A woman was taken into custody after law enforcement officers surrounded a Downtown Pittsburgh parking garage with guns drawn.
Days after kids got into a major brawl in Downtown Pittsburgh, some school leaders are reacting, trying to get ahead of more potential activity this weekend.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Ligonier Beach is undergoing a cleanup project. The township is asking for volunteers on April 11.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari is teaching Heather and David how to make baseball-themed placemats!
Since the Pirates open their season on the road, chances are you’ll be catching that first pitch from your couch. Why not make it an experience? Shari Zatman, of Perfectly Planned by Shari, is showing us how to turn our home into a baseball diamond!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
For the third consecutive season, Skenes will donate $100 for every strikeout he records.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 46th goal as the Colorado Avalanche eased by the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
From Norwin High School to Pitt, roots run deep in Pittsburgh for Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
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.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Days after kids got into a major brawl in Downtown Pittsburgh, some school leaders are reacting, trying to get ahead of more potential activity this weekend. Pittsburgh Public Schools left a voice message for families Tuesday night, informing them about a flyer circulating on social media of a "downtown takeover" on Friday. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Ligonier Beach is undergoing a cleanup project. The township is asking for volunteers on April 11.
A woman was taken into custody after reportedly having a gun in a Downtown Pittsburgh parking garage on Stanwix Street.
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.
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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.
