Penn State hiking tuition for students over the next two years
Penn State announced tuition increases for both in-state and out-of-state students.
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Penn State announced tuition increases for both in-state and out-of-state students.
A recent report shows teachers in Pennsylvania are leaving the classroom and field of education faster than ever before. Host Heather Abraham is taking a closer look at The Genius Joy and Love Academy, which is a local program aimed at getting more students of color into the teaching profession.
Young people are turning away from teaching as a job, citing the low pay and uncertainty over education. "People feel demotivated," one student said.
The state government approached two weeks without full spending authority on Tuesday, while loose ends remained untied.
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the Republican-controlled Senate to return to the Pennsylvania Capitol to finalize a state spending plan.
Governor Josh Shapiro is planning to line-item veto a $100 million appropriation in order to sign and approve the state's budget bill.
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.
Police said the increased law enforcement presence is the result of what they called "behavior within the community."
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
Township manager and secretary Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty.
A spokesperson for Pitt said they can't speak to the specific plans the university says for the Hemingway's property.
Severe weather, including the potential for a tornado, is possible in the early morning hours of Thursday for parts of the Pittsburgh area.
A police officer in York County, Pennsylvania, fatally shot a dog and injured its owner after the animal attacked him, authorities said.
Township manager and secretary Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
A spokesperson for Pitt said they can't speak to the specific plans the university says for the Hemingway's property.
Police said the increased law enforcement presence is the result of what they called "behavior within the community."
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
We’re learning easy exercises you can do right from your hotel room, so you can stay active wherever your travels take you.
This week's waiting child, Melody, has a huge imagination and a creative spirit. So, we took her to one of the most colorful and creative spaces around town.
It’s time to learn how a few simple tools can keep your summer essentials from playing hide-and-seek, and Happy Lark Home Organizing shows us how.
Daisy is taking us to a mountain retreat that wants to roll out the red carpet for you and your four-legged sidekick!
Jeff’s journey is expected to cover more than 3,000 miles and take several months to complete as he pedals from coast to coast in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Township manager Mary Perez said the decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors and riders alike.
Two weeks after a boil water advisory was lifted in Belle Vernon, residents say they still do not have answers.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day with Pirates insider Robby Incmikoski.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast for June 17, 2026.
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.
