Parents seeking religious exemptions to school vaccines win reprieve in a West Virginia county
A West Virginia judge has allowed children from three families to attend school without required vaccinations.
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A West Virginia judge has allowed children from three families to attend school without required vaccinations.
A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty is arguing that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting.
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
Summer break is in full swing, but that doesn't mean learning has to take a vacation. We welcomed back teacher Caitlin Lucas to share creative ways to battle the dreaded summer slide.
A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts.
Summer might scream pool parties and sleeping in, but it's also the perfect time for students to get one leg up on their future. Whether your kid is prepping for the college life or crushing a standardized test like the SAT, Barron Whited has some summer tips to keep them cool, confident and one step ahead.
A West Virginia woman has filed a lawsuit seeking a religious exemption from required school vaccinations for her young child.
A Pittsburgh-made coding program just hit 500,000 students and it all started in local schools. We learned more about how Carnegie Mellon University's computer science academy is preparing kids for the future.
There are so many fun ways to keep your kids engaged and learning at the same time this summer. Caitlin Lucas, a teacher and literary specialist, joined us to help us learn how.
You've probably grabbed a candy bar from a vending machine, but what about a book? It may seem like a novel idea, but this new machine is opening doors to learning, literacy and opportunity. This segment was sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association.
A federal judge in Massachusetts had blocked the Trump administration from laying off more than 1,300 employees at the Department of Education.
In today's Teach Me Tuesday, we spoke to Emily Parker, a teacher at Belle Vernon Area High School, about the impact she's made and about the teaching profession as a whole.
Worried about a summer reading slump? Don't sweat it. Bookstores and libraries have fun rewards to keep kids turning pages all summer long. We had the inside scoop on how to keep those pages turning.
Some local teens are taking their Wall Street level skills down south. Three siblings won Junior Achievement's Stock Market challenge and they'll be heading to Atlanta for a national competition called Future Bound.
Barron Whited, from Agora Cyber Charter School, was here to explain that your child may need some extra class time during the summer, and that's not a bad thing.
We love our teachers and we're showing them our appreciation with some last-minute, easy-to-make gifts.
The kids at Ave Marie Academy's Bethel Park campus have a bright future ahead, thanks to their teacher, Katie Billick and teacher's aide, Erin Tomley. They were featured on today's Teach Me Tuesday.
Congrats to the students from Keystone Oaks School District for their big wins at the Odyssey of the Mind competition!
Mary Denison took her non-profit Reading Ready Pittsburgh to the next level with a free bookstore that helps kids and parents alike.
Two groups have filed a lawsuit over an executive order by West Virginia's governor granting religious exemptions from required school vaccinations.
A Pittsburgh-based music ed-tech company is helping to turn songs written by students into performances on stage.
Some local students are getting ready to travel to Michigan for a one-of-a-kind competition that's all about problem solving. It's called Odyssey of the Mind and we got to see some of the inventions the students created.
12 campuses had been previously been considered for closure, but five of those are no longer on the chopping block.
After years at the Thomas Dance School and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Ashlinn Berger is on her way to Juilliard, a world-class performing arts school. Heather sat down with her before she packed her bags for the Big Apple.
Graduation season is in full swing and the biggest trend isn't just walking across the stage, it's the design on your graduation cap.
Pittsburgh's tourism chief hopes to ease Pittsburghers' concerns about the NFL draft.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday to snap the Rays' six-game win streak.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' Terrible Towel is a symbol of celebration known around the world, but it was recently taken to new heights.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
A Pittsburgh-area woman says she lost thousands in a rental scam.
Pittsburgh's tourism chief hopes to ease Pittsburghers' concerns about the NFL draft.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday to snap the Rays' six-game win streak.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' Terrible Towel is a symbol of celebration known around the world, but it was recently taken to new heights.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
A Pittsburgh-area woman says she lost thousands in a rental scam.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
How do you plan a big family getaway that keeps the peace and the fun?
Here's why Pittsburgh's biggest surprises next week may not be happening on a screen or on the field.
Caliente talks about the special pizza it created for the NFL draft.
Daisy Jade is learning about the Women Who Rock Experience at the NFL draft.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, today’s Taste It Tuesday treat was made for us by Ron Smiley!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday to snap the Rays' six-game win streak.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at the Live! Casino in Hempfield Township to open Mangia, a new market and eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine from local favorite DeLallo.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh’s tourism chief is looking to ease crowd size concerns ahead of the NFL draft. Reports about how big the crowd size could be at the draft have led some people to decide to stay home entirely. KDKA’s Ricky Sayer shares what’s being said to try to change their minds.
Pittsburgh’s tourism chief is looking to ease crowd size concerns ahead of the NFL draft. Reports about how big the crowd size could be at the draft have led some people to decide to stay home entirely. KDKA’s Ricky Sayer shares what’s being said to try to change their minds.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Paul Alexander discuss the sports topics of the day.
Heather has your popcorn plans for this weekend!
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.
