Educator Spotlight: Lauren Yost
In this week's Educator Spotlight, we're honoring Ms. Lauren Yost, a Commonwealth Charter Academy fourth and fifth grade health and physical education teacher.
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In this week's Educator Spotlight, we're honoring Ms. Lauren Yost, a Commonwealth Charter Academy fourth and fifth grade health and physical education teacher.
This Ask The Teacher question goes to Commonwealth Charter Academy 8th grade science teacher Ms. Margaret Sartori!
This week's Educator Spotlight shines on Ms. Jill McGurgan at sixth grade language arts teacher with Commonwealth Charter Academy.
This week's Educator Spotlight features Commonwealth Charter Academy 12th grade English teacher, Hayley Hulbert.
We're talking with Carrie Lowery, the Youth Services Specialist at the Bridgeville and South Fayette Libraries, about how local libraries are on a mission to make everyone feel included.
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
In this Ask The Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy's Ms. Alexis McCarthy is telling us how she makes gym class fun!
The Educator Spotlight shines on Kylie Hogan an Environmental Sciences teacher with Commonwealth Charter Academy.
People who kept making student loan payments during the health crisis can get a refund and then apply for forgiveness — here's how.
In this Ask A Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy seventh grade science teacher, Ms. Alexis Schemel Wilkie is talking about her club -- Girls Who Game.
Just how much impact and damage was done by the pandemic on education?
In this week's Ask The Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy's Ms. Margaret Sartori, an eighth grade science teacher is answering 11-year-old Brayden's question.
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison talks with Patrice Matamoros, the president of Junior Achievement of Western Pa., about JA Biztown and how it's giving teens real world experience.
CBS News Pittsburgh brings you a look at how music education students and teachers have adapted their curriculum since the start of the Pandemic
This Ask The Teacher question goes to Commonwealth Charter Academy 8th grade science teacher Ms. Margaret Sartori!
Teachers in Ohio's largest school district have voted to go on strike with classes scheduled to resume this week.
The pause on student loan payments is set to expire at the end of the month.
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr stops by to talk about giving kids confidence in the classroom as they head back to school.
Mars Area Middle School teacher Courtney Gallagher is taking us through some tips on how to help kids make those big transitions to middle and high school.
This Educator Spotlight features ninth grade biology teacher Lindsay Schirnhofer!
Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane is here to show us all the other interesting and educational items you can check out of the library. It's way more than just books!
Ask The Teacher, sponsored by Commonwealth Charter Academy
Some local students are getting a boost before heading to college!
The district attorney's office charged Rajon Wilson in a shooting that left another man dead.
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Two cars caught fire in a crash on Route 8 in Allison Park
After a warm and rainy day on Wednesday, we'll have some cool temperatures and wind on the horizon.
Police said a man was found in the roadway in Brighton Heights just before 11 p.m. and the man died at the hospital.
The district attorney's office charged Rajon Wilson in a shooting that left another man dead.
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Two cars caught fire in a crash on Route 8 in Allison Park
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
After a warm and rainy day on Wednesday, we'll have some cool temperatures and wind on the horizon.
"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.
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!
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!
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.
