Online, In Person, Or Remote? How Local Universities Plan To Start The Spring Semester
As COVID-19 cases rise amid the Omicron variant, several universities have changed their Spring 2022 plans.
Back to School
2021 School Mask Guide
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.
Transportation Troubles: Addressing The Bus Driver Shortage This School Year
As students return to the classroom, one issue has continued - a shortage of bus drivers.
More COVID-19 Testing In Kids Creates Long Turnaround Times
A trip to the school nurse ends differently these days. Some schools are sending children home for sneezes and the sniffles.
School Mask Exemption Bill For Students Clears State Senate Committee
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.
Food Supply Shortages In Allegheny County Hitting Schools Hard
Several school districts in Allegheny County are facing a food supply issue.
Parents Losing Patience Over Bus Driver Shortage
Parents say they're reaching their breaking point over the bus driver shortage.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Lays Out Closure Plan For Possible COVID-19 Outbreak
Pittsburgh Public Schools released its plan to close schools should they experience a COVID-19 outbreak.
Hempfield Area School Board Considering Legal Action Against Pennsylvania
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 School District Moves High School And Dutch Ridge Elementary To Remote Learning
Beaver Area High School and Dutch Ridge Elementary School will move to remote learning next week due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
In-Person Classes Resume At University Of Pittsburgh As COVID-19 Cases Rise On Campus
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.
Bus Driver Shortage Continuing To Cause Problems For Districts, Students With School Back In Swing
We're weeks into the school year, and bus companies are still struggling to find enough bus drivers.
Pennsylvania Targets Physicians Offering Stock Doctor's Notes For School Mask Mandate Exemptions
Some Pennsylvania physicians are offering stock doctor's notes for use by parents wishing to have their children exempted from wearing masks in school.
Montour Parents, Students Protest Statewide School Mask Mandate
The first week of the statewide school mask mandate is coming to a close, but not without more protests.
Helping Kids Deal With Mask-Shaming At School As They Return To The Classroom
The battle over masks in schools isn't just taking place during school board meetings, but among students, as well.
COVID-19 Cases Sharply Rise In Allegheny County Kids Too Young To Be Vaccinated
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.
Some Franklin Regional Parents Protest Statewide School Mask Mandate
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."
Allegheny Clarion Valley School District Moves To Remote Learning Due To Positive COVID-19 Cases
With over 100 people in quarantine, the Allegheny Clarion Valley School District will learn remotely on Wednesday.
PAC Giving School Board Slates $10,000 Checks To Keep Classes In-Person
A group called Back to School PA has already given $300,000 to school board candidates, including some in this region.
Students Protest State's School Mask Mandate
A group of students outside of Greater Latrobe Senior High School are protesting Pennsylvania's mask mandate for students and teachers.
Highlands Middle School Moving To Remote Learning Due To COVID-19 Cases
Starting today, students at Highlands Middle School will be utilizing remote learning due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Pennsylvania School Mask Mandate Takes Effect Tuesday, Lawsuit Seeks To Stop It
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 Rising In Kids As Students Head Back To School
COVID-19 cases are rising, especially in kids, as students return to school.
Welcome Back: After Delays, Bus Driver Shortages And More, Pittsburgh Public Schools Students Return
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.
Keeping Kids Safe As They Return To The Classroom Amid The Emerging Delta Variant
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?
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Pittsburgh Weather: Cool conditions ahead of rising temperatures
It's shaping up to be a cool day but temperatures are expected to rise throughout the week.
Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
The price of gas has flowed into almost all areas of life, but right now, a lot of the focus around gas prices is centered around summer vacation and travel plans.
KDKA Links: June 27-July 3
Find links to more information on stories featured on KDKA-TV News below.
Sidney Crosby reacts to fellow Cole Harbour native, long-time friend Nathan MacKinnon winning the Stanley Cup
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon already had a lot in common as hockey players from Nova Scotia, but now they have another thing in common -- being Stanley Cup champions.
Mayor Ed Gainey to call on lawmakers to call for commonsense gun legislation
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey will call on lawmakers to act now with commonsense gun control legislation following a violent weekend in the city.
Annual "Kids & Critters" Event lets kids see animals up-close at Pittsburgh Zoo
An event aimed at giving back was held at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium on Sunday.
Schauffele wins at Travelers after Theegala's double bogey
Xander Schauffele celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary Sunday with a dramatic victory in the Travelers Championship.
More baby formula delivered to the U.S.
More baby formula will be hitting store shelves soon.
Open Streets PGH event takes place across Pittsburgh
The event was a way for bicyclists and pedestrians to discover new things and places across Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Weather: Cool conditions ahead of rising temperatures
It's shaping up to be a cool day but temperatures are expected to rise throughout the week.
Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
The price of gas has flowed into almost all areas of life, but right now, a lot of the focus around gas prices is centered around summer vacation and travel plans.
KDKA Links: June 27-July 3
Find links to more information on stories featured on KDKA-TV News below.
Sidney Crosby reacts to fellow Cole Harbour native, long-time friend Nathan MacKinnon winning the Stanley Cup
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon already had a lot in common as hockey players from Nova Scotia, but now they have another thing in common -- being Stanley Cup champions.
Mayor Ed Gainey to call on lawmakers to call for commonsense gun legislation
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey will call on lawmakers to act now with commonsense gun control legislation following a violent weekend in the city.
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Abortion-rights supporters rally in Pittsburgh
The Supreme Court stripped away the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What does the decision mean?
A Pennsylvania State University professor of law joins KDKA-TV to discuss.
Roe. v Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
The ruling returns the issue to the states. And here in Pennsylvania, it will be a hot-button issue for the foreseeable future.
Roe v. Wade overturned: What's next in Pennsylvania?
KDKA's Andy Sheehan talks to lawmakers and looks ahead to the general election.
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Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
The price of gas has flowed into almost all areas of life, but right now, a lot of the focus around gas prices is centered around summer vacation and travel plans.
Solar patio umbrellas sold at Costco recalled after multiple fires
The solar-powered umbrellas after reports of them catching fire.
Toyota is recalling its first mainstream electric car because the wheels can fall off
The recall affects the BZ4X electric SUV.
Freshpet recalls dog food for possible salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of possible salmonella contamination.
Freshpet recalls dog food
Freshpet is recalling some of its dog food because of a possible salmonella contamination.
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That's A Wrap: June 24, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats Bryan! The winner of our final Mad For Dad giveaway
The winner of our final Father's Day Mad for Dad giveaway is Bryan Walsh of Roschester!
HomeBrew Con has everything beer lovers need to know
John Holl, author, podcaster and beer enthusiast, is getting ready to explore HomeBrew Con!
The Clarks dropping new music
The Clarks drop by to talk about their new music and upcoming concert at Stage AE.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: June 24, 2022 (Pt. 1)
Pittsburgh Today Live's Mikey Hood and Celina Pompeani Mathison catch up on all the latest happenings and preview what's coming up on the show.
KDKA Investigations
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Shelters, federal aid not enough to end homelessness in Allegheny County
There are currently more than 800 people in Allegheny County without a place to call home.
Mayor Gainey plans to walk East Carson Street after midnight this weekend
The weekend is coming and that means folks on the South Side are bracing for large crowds, and fearing the return of gun violence.
Greg Brown: Alford plea frees suspect in 1995 blaze that killed 3 firefighters
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for arson in the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters 27 years ago is free after entering a plea in which he maintains he did not set the fire.
KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
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West Virginia abortion clinics stop services amid SCOTUS decision
While West Virginia does not have a trigger law, the SCOTUS ruling stopped clinics from providing services.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
COVID vaccines for kids under 5 begin arriving at clinics
Local health care providers are waiting for COVID-19 vaccine shipments to arrive in western Pennsylvania.
As summer approaches, how can you keep sensitive skin safe from the sun?
While they may say "all-natural" or "chemical-free" that could be a misnomer.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Sports
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Sidney Crosby reacts to fellow Cole Harbour native, long-time friend Nathan MacKinnon winning the Stanley Cup
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon already had a lot in common as hockey players from Nova Scotia, but now they have another thing in common -- being Stanley Cup champions.
Schauffele wins at Travelers after Theegala's double bogey
Xander Schauffele celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary Sunday with a dramatic victory in the Travelers Championship.
McClanahan strikes out 10, Rays beat Pirates 4-2 for sweep
The Tampa Bay Rays have swept the Pirates after today's contest.
Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5
The Tampa Bay Rays walk it off in the bottom of the ninth.
Former Penguins forward Eric Tangradi to coach Shady Side Academy
The former power forward will head behind the bench.
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Dick's Sporting Goods CEO announces travel expense reimbursement to employees seeking abortions in another state
Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods' CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.
Two more Pittsburgh Starbucks locations vote to unionize
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
West Virginia's unemployment rate drops to 3.5% in May
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
Developers reportedly looking to turn former Quality Inn into mixed use building
More details came out regarding the redevelopment of the hotel site in Oakland.
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.
Entertainment
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The 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine was listed on Airbnb and sold out fast
The novelty rental came and went pretty fast.
Post Malone returning to Pittsburgh
Post Malone is returning to Pittsburgh this fall.
Ringo Starr announces makeup dates for PPG, all postponed concerts
Ringo Starr has announced new concert dates after postponing several shows because two members of his band tested positive for COVID-19.
Kenny Chesney returns to Pittsburgh, concert comes and goes without any major issues
No arrests or any major problems were reported.
Eric Clapton removes Pittsburgh stop from tour
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton's Pittsburgh show has been removed from his tour.
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Military Mondays: June 27, 2022
Military Mondays pays tribute to local servicemen and servicewomen.
Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
KDKA's John Shumway just returned home from his annual pilgrimage to South Carolina.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (6/27)
Get the latest weather updates from meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Mayor Gainey to call on lawmakers to act with commonsense gun legislation
Mayor Gainey's call comes following a violent weekend in Pittsburgh.
Kids & Critters event held at Pittsburgh Zoo
The event gives kids who spent time in the NICU at UPMC Magee and Children's hospitals to get an up close look at some of nature's wildest animals.
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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.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
