Pittsburgh-area school bus companies still facing shortage of drivers
As the first day of the new school year races toward us, many bus companies say they're still doing more with less.
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As the first day of the new school year races toward us, many bus companies say they're still doing more with less.
If you have not taken your child to the eye doctor in a while, now is a good time.
Barron Whited, of Agora Cyber Charter School, shared tips on how to get the school year started on the right foot.
Carlow University showed PTL how to get college-ready and even shared some Dorm Room 101 for the upcoming freshmen.
Sleep experts say now is the time to start making adjustments ahead of the return to school.
August is Back to School Month.
That change in routine can leave parents with a whole pile of different emotions.
Karyn Locke, with Sand and Snow, joined us to share some getaway ideas that will get kids excited about the school year.
We kicked off our back-to-school coverage by answering questions that you sent in about starting middle school.
Getting back into a routine at Back to School time can be difficult, including for college-age students and their parents. Here are some tips and tricks for students of all ages; KDKA's John Shumway reports.
Courtney Waugaman, a teacher from Mars Area Middle School, joined us to go over what students need this year to make the school year a success.
This year at Plum Borough School District, teachers will be wearing special badges for everyone's safety.
It's never too early to start getting ready for the first day of school.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with what the experts advise.
School is back in session, and parents are getting settled into new routines. For some in the Montour School District, it came with a change they didn't expect in their kids' schedules when it came to recess.
We continued our conversation about the reading crisis and how educators are making critical changes to get students back on track. Penn Hills Elementary School principal Kristin Brown and reading specialist Kristen Marino joined Heather to talk about this very subject.
PTL's Daisy Jade visits Izzazu Salon, Spa, and Blowout Bar for a look at some easy hairstyles for back to school and back to work time.
Students are back in class and learning about the new changes in Pittsburgh Public Schools.
It's the first day of school for Pittsburgh Public Schools students. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay stopped at one of the high schools to see what's new this year.
KDKA's John Shumway took a look at the new tool that has some controversy attached to it.
Parents within the North Allegheny School District are frustrated after they said they were notified one day before the start of the school year that no transportation would be available to take their kids to and from school.
Parents within the North Allegheny School District are frustrated after they said they were notified one day before the start of the school year that no transportation would be available to take their kids to and from school. KDKA's Erika Stanish shares the story.
In this Something To Tech About, PTL's Ron Smiley welcomes Verizon tech expert Chris Serico to the studio to talk about the latest and greatest trends in back to school technology.
School administrators have a plan in place to help students through this difficult time.
The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals.
Port Authority police are investigating a shooting that took place aboard a P1 bus near Homewood Station.
A former Pennsylvania Department of Corrections employee is accused of sexually assaulting a former Fayette County prison inmate.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
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The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals.
Port Authority police are investigating a shooting that took place aboard a P1 bus near Homewood Station.
A former Pennsylvania Department of Corrections employee is accused of sexually assaulting a former Fayette County prison inmate.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
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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.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
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.
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.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Greater Latrobe, South Fayette, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
It's one of the biggest celebrations in the United States, and happening today is the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade. KDKA's Jessica Riley gives you all the information you need about today's festivities!
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.
