Potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
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Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Dominus was chartered through Woodland Hills, and it was denied approval to go virtual after a tied school board vote.
Looking for the perfect e-reader for your kids? Jouralist Meg St-Esprit has tips to help you find the right fit and get kids reading.
As kids go back to school, districts across our region are grappling with how to deal with kids having cell phones at school.
For hundreds of students, Monday is the first day of the new school year, and that includes Pittsburgh Public Schools.
AI can be a useful tool to help parents save time and money when they're doing back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips.
The last groups of college students will move in this weekend, and that means they're on their own, in more ways than one.
South Fayette ninth grader Jasim Khilji used community donations and hard work to get the monument built.
Students in the Connellsville Area School District are voicing concerns and fighting to reverse a decision to eliminate class rank.
With all the sounds, dancing, and music, you'd think it's the last day of school, not the first.
A nationally known educator who helps schools implement his innovative teaching methods visited Pittsburgh today. One local program is giving the highly praised Ron Clark Academy a try. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele spoke with him.
The New Kensington-Arnold School District is installing vape detectors in its junior and senior high schools.
U.S Rep. Summer Lee plans to introduce the Access to School Supplies Act.
Safety and security is always at the top of mind for parents, but especially at Back to School time. The safety experts at the FBI Pittsburgh field office stop by to chat about what parents and guardians need to know. Plus, a cool opportunity with the FBI for young people considering law enforcement and forensics as a career.
As back-to-school is in the air across the region, so is the threat of mold in several of the buildings and facilities across the district.
With every school bus that rolls down the street, pets are left behind after a summer of stimulation, often causing pet depression.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is celebrating its students while setting them up for success.
Families are shopping early for school supplies and scouting for discounts amid concerns about the potential impact of tariffs.
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Wright hosts the back-to-school event every year.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping educators stock up on teaching supplies in the midst of economic uncertainty across the country.
Whether it's on the school bus, commuting to school, or even on the roads during bus pick-up, everyone has to be safe.
We're just days away from many schools welcoming students back into the classroom, but getting there is always a challenge. Team PTL's Katie O'Malley spoke with Krise Transportation about the job openings they have as school is nearly back in session!
Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is changing at a rapid pace, and students aren't hesitating to use it in school.
Point Park says it's anticipating one of its largest freshman classes in history and doesn't have enough room for all of them.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The new stadium is expected to be completed by June 2027.
Kennywood Boulevard was shut down on Sunday afternoon as police responded to the area during a preplanned march.
An 18-year-old from Indiana County was arrested after he told multiple people he wanted to "shoot up the parade."
Griffin Lake won the individual title, taking second in both smallbore and air rifle, to help West Virginia claim the 2026 NCAA rifle championship, the 21st in program history.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The new stadium is expected to be completed by June 2027.
Kennywood Boulevard was shut down on Sunday afternoon as police responded to the area during a preplanned march.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
An 18-year-old from Indiana County was arrested after he told multiple people he wanted to "shoot up the parade."
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
That's a wrap for this week on PTL.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is putting on "All Hands On Deck!"
Boaz checks out an Irish pub on wheels.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Boaz has a preview of what to expect.
Mia Asano is one of the most talked about electric violinists in the world right now, with millions of fans and hundreds of millions of views. She joined PTL before her show in Whitehall.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
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.
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.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Griffin Lake won the individual title, taking second in both smallbore and air rifle, to help West Virginia claim the 2026 NCAA rifle championship, the 21st in program history.
Noel Acciari scored the go-ahead goal at the 8:03 mark of the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Utah Mammoth 4-3.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
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.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
After Friday's heavy winds, thousands were without power and the utility companies are still working to restore power into Sunday. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the latest on those efforts.
In South Park, if you want to feel like you're stepping into the movie Jurassic Park, the Jurassic Alcove is the place for you. Megan Shinn shares their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood is joined by the Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey who is live from Pirates Spring Training. They talk about this season's outlook for the Buccos, the upcoming NCAA Tournament, and more Steelers' free agency moves.
Downtown Pittsburgh was feeling extra lucky on Saturday morning. Thousands packed the city streets as the St. Patrick’s Day parade turned Pittsburgh into a sea of green. KDKA’s Jessica Riley takes us into the celebration.
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.
