West Virginia House passes bill to allow religious exemptions for student vaccines
The religious exemption is included in a bill that would let private schools decide whether to implement vaccine mandates.
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The religious exemption is included in a bill that would let private schools decide whether to implement vaccine mandates.
An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics.
West Virginia lawmakers are pushing to make the state the 12th in the nation to ban smoking in cars with children.
Licensed psychologist Dr. Katie Stewart is helping parents navigate interactions with deeply feeling children, who experience emotions more intensely than others. Host Heather Abraham sits down with her to get her tips.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison visits the Heinz History Center where CEO Andy Masich is talking more about the NFL Play 60 Training Camp for kids!
A terrifying incident on board an Alaska Airlines flight has the NTSB urging parents to stop flying with children in their lap.
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies has sued Ohio over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz LLC, joined us to give families tips on how to handle the holiday season.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning about using probiotic products for preterm infants due to potentially fatal health risks.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
PTL's Boaz Frankel heads to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh to check out the new exhibit, Wobbleland, and what it's all about!
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr is back with some great information for families on getting ready for the hustle and bustle of back to school time.
The researchers found what they called significant associations between gas industry activity and two ailments.
In this Eye On Health, hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are talking with psychiatrist Dr. Gary Swanson, of Allegheny Health Network, about the anxieties and pressures children and teens face at back to school time.
Since 2013, The Pittsburgh Foundation has been raising money to support organizations that provide basic supplies and resources for communities in need. Their call to action is called One Day, and it happens Aug. 1, but where exactly does the money go? PTL's Mikey Hood visits Pittsburgh Scholar House to find out how they help kids.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield welcome Aimee Kolick and Nina Wiebalk, of Family Resources, to the studio with Mac and Cheese. These service dogs-in-training will help children going through hard times.
Host Heather Abraham welcomes Executive Director Tammy Aupperle to the studio to talk about Jeremiah's Place. It is Pittsburgh's only crisis nursery for families in crisis or emergencies.
A tweet about affordable childcare by a local mom and freelance journalist recently went viral. Host Heather Abraham welcomes Meg St-Esprit to talk about the growing problem for families.
A former Westmoreland County police chief and a man accused of dealing him prescription pills are facing charges, the DA's office announced.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
A water main break that affects the courthouse and sheriff's office has closed both for the day.
An hours-long standoff ended early on Friday morning, and a man wanted in New Jersey was taken into custody in Sharon.
A former Westmoreland County police chief and a man accused of dealing him prescription pills are facing charges, the DA's office announced.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
A water main break that affects the courthouse and sheriff's office has closed both for the day.
An hours-long standoff ended early on Friday morning, and a man wanted in New Jersey was taken into custody in Sharon.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier tells us about four things to see and do this weekend.
Heather and David are learning about a new eye care option in Cranberry Township, and how screens are adding to your eyes’ wear and tear.
Heather and David are joined by Pamela Mysels from Fine Wine & Good Spirits to learn how to make some seasonable sips!
Mikey is hanging out with Joey Thurby from Neighborhood Ford Store to learn what her car needs, now that winter is here.
Former Steelers quarterback and founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation Charlie Batch is in studio with Heather and David to talk about the PTL Toy Drive, specifically what happens to the gifts once the toy drive is over.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
With costs expected to go up for the Affordable Care Act, people are examining potentially more affordable options.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Skenes and Dunne joined a two-day USO Tour and visited sailors abord the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five games.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
On Saturday, the powder will be ready, and the slopes will be set when Seven Springs officially opens for the season. KDKA's Jessica Riley caught up with General Manager Brett Cook about what visitors can expect this year.
A water main break downtown has shut down the Allegheny County Courthouse as well as the City-County Building. KDKA's Ross Guidotti has more on the impact of the closure and when the break is expected to be fixed.
You may have noticed that the holiday shopping traffic has been pretty rough this year, but there's a reason for that. John Shumway reached out to PennDOT to find out why.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.