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As COVID-19 cases rise amid the Omicron variant, several universities have changed their Spring 2022 plans.
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As COVID-19 cases rise amid the Omicron variant, several universities have changed their Spring 2022 plans.
As many aspects of everyday life continue to change and evolve amid the COVID-19 pandemic, education is one area that is included in that conversation.
As students return to the classroom, one issue has continued - a shortage of bus drivers.
A trip to the school nurse ends differently these days. Some schools are sending children home for sneezes and the sniffles.
A bill that would allow parents in Pennsylvania to exempt their children from wearing a mask at school cleared a state Senate committee on Tuesday as Republican lawmakers started making good on their pledge to counter the governor's statewide mask mandate.
Several school districts in Allegheny County are facing a food supply issue.
Parents say they're reaching their breaking point over the bus driver shortage.
Pittsburgh Public Schools released its plan to close schools should they experience a COVID-19 outbreak.
Members of the Hempfield Area School Board could join a lawsuit against the state's mask mandate for schools, or could file their own lawsuit.
Beaver Area High School and Dutch Ridge Elementary School will move to remote learning next week due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
As in-person classes will resume at the University of Pittsburgh on Monday, the return to the classroom is being met with a growing concern over COVID-19 cases.
We're weeks into the school year, and bus companies are still struggling to find enough bus drivers.
Some Pennsylvania physicians are offering stock doctor's notes for use by parents wishing to have their children exempted from wearing masks in school.
The first week of the statewide school mask mandate is coming to a close, but not without more protests.
The battle over masks in schools isn't just taking place during school board meetings, but among students, as well.
About 11 times more children too young to be vaccinated got COVID-19 in August compared to June, Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen said Wednesday.
From the high school to the middle school, parents in the Franklin Regional School District made sure their message was heard: "our children, our choice."
With over 100 people in quarantine, the Allegheny Clarion Valley School District will learn remotely on Wednesday.
A group called Back to School PA has already given $300,000 to school board candidates, including some in this region.
A group of students outside of Greater Latrobe Senior High School are protesting Pennsylvania's mask mandate for students and teachers.
Starting today, students at Highlands Middle School will be utilizing remote learning due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
In an effort to keep schools from shutting down due to COVID-19, a statewide mask mandate in all Pennsylvania schools will go into effect this week.
COVID-19 cases are rising, especially in kids, as students return to school.
The start of the school year has bounced around but Pittsburgh Public Schools students will have their first day in class to start the year Friday.
With the vaccine not yet approved for children 12 and under and classrooms opening once again - how can we keep kids safe as they head back to school?
The move uses the full power of the federal government to help address the shortage.
As we head into the weekend, the temperatures will spike but storms and showers are possible.
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed in an apartment in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood.
Have you noticed traffic on the roadways starting to return near pre-pandemic levels? While drivers may be returning to the roads, manners for drivers seem to be lagging behind.
The community can make their voices heard at a public meeting.
Firefighters battled the flames for a couple of hours before the building collapsed.
Macy's provided $10,000 in gift cards for 30 students.
Today, Pittsburgh residents will have a chance to weigh in how the city handles short-term property rentals. This comes in the wake of last month's deadly mass shooting on the city's North Side.
The move uses the full power of the federal government to help address the shortage.
As we head into the weekend, the temperatures will spike but storms and showers are possible.
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed in an apartment in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood.
Have you noticed traffic on the roadways starting to return near pre-pandemic levels? While drivers may be returning to the roads, manners for drivers seem to be lagging behind.
It comes amid a too-close-to-call U.S. Senate primary between David McCormick and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Allegheny County election officials said final results could take until Friday.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said he can resume his duties after he got a pacemaker following a stroke.
Democrats and Republicans went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots, and a day later, there are still two races that haven't been called.
According to police, David Huff was filming voters, yelling at them, and causing a disturbance at the polling location.
The move uses the full power of the federal government to help address the shortage.
After many people were cooped up due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families want to get away this summer -- but scammers know that, too, and for them, this is a big opportunity.
A heated blanket sold nationwide is being recalled because of a burn risk.
A heated blanket sold nationwide is being recalled because of a burn risk.
It seems like a week doesn't go by without a new scam surfacing.
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is celebrating National Kids to Parks Day with a concert in Schenley Park by Squonk Opera.
This week's Commonwealth Charter Academy Educator of the Week is Shannon O'Black!
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison heads over to the Heinz History Center to meet up with CEO Andy Masich for a World War II history lesson ahead of Memorial Day.
We're chatting with Karla Schell, the associate executive director of YMCA Camp Kon-o-kwee Spencer, about the ins and outs of sending your kids off to summer camp.
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
After years of criticism, police traffic stops in minority neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh have been reduced.
Parishes in the Pittsburgh Diocese are on alert for the potential of protesters disrupting masses this weekend over the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.
A recovery house operator in Sharpsburg says a dispute with her new landlord is putting the future of her program in jeopardy.
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
The government website for people to request free COVID-19 at-home tests is now accepting a third round of orders.
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
A variety of Starburst, Skittles, and Life Savers gummies are now under recall.
In a world of junk food and video games, it's hard to get kids moving.
Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs 3-2 Wednesday night, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
As a freshman, he accepted a scholarship to play shortstop at Duke. But now he has attention from the pros.
A new addition is coming to Heinz Field that will honor the team's legends.
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a 7-0 win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
Both stressed their preference would like to keep playing alongside captain Sidney Crosby for as long as they possibly can.
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has included Pittsburgh on a limited five-city tour in September.
He graduated from the university's School of Drama in 1991
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
In an effort to address the baby formula shortage, President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act.
Investigators are looking into a sudden uptick in hepatitis cases in children across the country.
Ross Township Police Sergent Joseph Serowik is filing a lawsuit alleging his character has been destroyed. KDKA's Lindsay Ward has more on this exclusive story.
KDKA's John Shumway reports on the traffic trends spiking back up.
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.
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh on the morning of Jan. 28, 2022. The structure is located at Forbes and Braddock Avenues and spans Frick Park, below is Hot Dog Dam Dog Park and a walking/running trail.