Shapiro backs off $100M private schools program in budget stalemate
Pennsylvania House Democrats are returning to the Capitol as they object to a budget deal between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senate Republicans.
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Pennsylvania House Democrats are returning to the Capitol as they object to a budget deal between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senate Republicans.
Hosts Heather Abraham and Kelly Dzanaj welcome Michele De La Reza to the studio to learn about how Attack Theatre is helping teachers and students boost their creativity through dance.
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
The West Virginia Board of Education has appointed a new superintendent of schools.
With more cuts expected, West Virginia University's governing board moved forward Friday with slashing 12 graduate and doctoral programs amid a $45 million budget shortfall.
The Boys & Girls Club of Western Pa. has teamed with Thermo Fisher Scientific to provide girls and young women with opportunities in STEM and STEAM careers.
West Virginia's Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court judge erred when she ordered Gov. Jim Justice to block an independent board from authorizing publicly-funded charter schools.
There is no age limit on learning! La Roche University has recently named their Lifelong Learning Center after their late president. Host Heather Abraham welcomes the center's executive director Jennifer Engel and student Rebecca Watkins to the studio.
Two more private colleges in our region are starting nursing programs as the nation struggles with a nursing shortage.
Ohio parents could see more public money in their pockets next year to help send their children to private and religious schools, or to fund homeschooling, under changes to a voucher program that Republican state lawmakers and the governor are expected to hammer out by month's end.
Host Heather Abraham sits down with Pennsylvania's Principal of the Year. Dr. Tim Wagner is an Upper St. Clair alum who is now leading the high school.
Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers.
.When the kitten was found, he was only 2 weeks old.
The audience cheered loudly as Justin accepted the diploma from the Seton Hall University president.
The remains of five more Native American children who died at a notorious government-run boarding school in Pennsylvania will be disinterred this fall and returned to descendants.
Starting in the new academic year, students at Shaler Area High School will have the opportunity to take a new course in firefighting. Host Heather Abraham finds out more.
A bill that would ban nearly all diversity and inclusion training requirements at Ohio's public colleges and universities has cleared the GOP-dominated Ohio Senate.
Being Black or enrolled in the foster care system are some of the biggest risk factors for facing school suspension in West Virginia.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Yu-Ling Cheng, of Remake Learning Days, and Jeff Fuller, of the state Department of Education, about how The Backpack Challenge helps young people become career ready.
As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession.
PTL's Heather Abraham unveils the Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and then visits Millie's Homemade Ice Cream headquarters to find out more about a sweet summer reading program!
Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr is back to talk about what's in store for this year's Remake Learning Days program.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Maggie Burke, who will be graduating from Duquesne University, to become an educator. She has overcome dyslexia and wants to give back to young people.
The superintendent from the North Allegheny School District is on the move.
Police said a woman with three kids in her minivan was drunk, high and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing the passenger.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
The district attorney's office charged Rajon Wilson in a shooting that left another man dead.
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said.
Police said a woman with three kids in her minivan was drunk, high and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing the passenger.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The district attorney's office charged Rajon Wilson in a shooting that left another man dead.
"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.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
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?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday and he's giving you a rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Buying a house is one of the biggest milestones in a person's life, but figuring out how to is a massive challenge. That's why Dollar Bank's "The Way Home" workshop is so important. Susan Kelly and a first-time homebuyer join Heather and Daisy with all the information new homebuyers need!
Morgan Freeman has played several iconic roles throughout his storied career, now, he's bringing his symphonic blues experience tour to Pittsburgh. Heather Abraham talked to the legendary actor about why he chose this project.
Spring break is nearly here and there's no doubt the kids will say the phrase, "I'm bored!" So, Yuhling Behr from Kidsburgh joins Heather and Daisy for some fun, at-home spring break ideas!
College hoops is taking up residence at PPG Paints Arena this weekend when the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament will tip off! The A10 Commissioner, Bernadette V. McGlade, joined PTL to talk about the tournament!
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.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
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.
North Allegheny finished the first day of the state championships in first place and are the defending champions.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ohio's plan to use unclaimed funds to help fund construction of a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns has been temporarily blocked in court.
Here is a Pittsburgh Steelers free agency tracker for the 2026 offseason.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
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.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Commuting in Pittsburgh has been a headache for years, but a new study found that the Parkway East is one of the "angriest" commutes in the commonwealth. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has more.
Police said that Lagomau Malu, 23, was responsible for abusing her 3-year-old son who died Wednesday. KDKA's Jessica Riley spoke with neighbors about the case.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday and he's giving you a rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Buying a house is one of the biggest milestones in a person's life, but figuring out how to is a massive challenge. That's why Dollar Bank's "The Way Home" workshop is so important. Susan Kelly and a first-time homebuyer join Heather and Daisy with all the information new homebuyers need!
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.
