Education Department to begin collecting payments for student loans in default
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
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The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
In this KDKA In Your Neighborhood, we visit Pittsburgh Liberty K-5.
We spoke to Nahid Khajazada, a mechatronics student at CCAC, who was the inspiration behind the 2025 film "Rule Breakers," where a young girl in Afghanistan who wanted to learn robotics defied the Taliban and joined the country's first all-girls robotics team.
Katie was live at Moniteau School District where the creepy crawlies have taken over! It's their Creepers and Crawlers Community Day and we got a first look at the event.
The League of Innovative Schools brought more than 350 educators together in Pittsburgh to learn more about the future of teaching.
An eighth grader at Hampton Middle School is representing the Pittsburgh area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to.
The annual PSSA tests will be given statewide on the same day as Take Your Child to Work Day.
It's Teach Me Tuesday and we highlighted an educator who's getting her class up and moving. It's Mrs. Rachel Lint from Ringgold Elementary School.
Barron Whited, from Agora Cyber Charter School, joined us to offer tips for high schoolers who got their college acceptance letter and are starting to prepare for college, so it's as seamless as possible.
A technical issue impacted thousands of students taking the SAT last weekend, the College Board, which administers the test, said.
National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.
While you may think of in-service days for teachers as a prep day, at Bethel Park, it's something more.
A local educator is in the running for America's Favorite Teacher by Reader's Digest, and she needs your vote.
The Sarah Heinz House is a cornerstone of Pittsburgh's North Side community. Mikey recently had the opportunity to see first-hand how this community center, with the help of UPMC, shaping young minds in the area of STEAM. This segment was sponsored by UPMC.
West Virginia senators have voted to dismantle one of the nation's strictest school vaccination policies.
Coastal Carolina University's Michael Benson has been extended an offer to become president at West Virginia University.
The school asked her to provide them with documentation that they live in the district and despite providing it, they still kicked her kids out.
The Plum restaurant is taking inspiration from the classic "Book It" program to encourage reading for children.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will seek more money for underfunded public schools and public transit in his budget proposal unveiled Tuesday
The warmer weather means kids are back in class after spending much of last week learning from home because of the cold.
A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
We're just 15 days away from the year 2025. For our kids, they may be reflecting back on the school year and thinking about how they can improve things for the rest of the year. Barron Whited, from the Agora Cyber Charter School, shared some ways to help children achieve that goal.
A Moon Township mother says she's lucky to be alive after a massive piece of ice flew off a tractor-trailer and crashed through her windshield on the Parkway West.
The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A wildlife center in Pennsylvania said it's dealing with an "unprecedented influx" of bats amid the bitter cold snap.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
Butler County Emergency Services has a new emergency alert system.
A Moon Township mother says she's lucky to be alive after a massive piece of ice flew off a tractor-trailer and crashed through her windshield on the Parkway West.
The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A wildlife center in Pennsylvania said it's dealing with an "unprecedented influx" of bats amid the bitter cold snap.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
Butler County Emergency Services has a new emergency alert system.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Garden expert Doug Oster shows us how to turn your windowsill into a greenhouse!
Daisy visits Market District and Chef Crystal Baldwin to learn how to cook up some sticky and spicy “chamoy” chicken wings.
Fashion influencer Chloe Xandria and her mom, Brenda Johnson, are showing how to dress for any age.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Makeup artist Antonette Medved is walking us through the steps to create the lip look that will have people talking.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Spell had previously committed to Penn State and is the No. 1 running back recruit in the country.
Claude Giroux scored with just over five minutes remaining in the third period and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, begin Friday, Feb. 6.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The woman hit by the driver of a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus in the city's Oakland neighborhood on Monday night was expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday.
While it was just a couple of months ago that a state budget was passed, the next cycle is beginning. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. As KDKA-TV’s Chris Hoffman reports, both sides agree that another impasse is not the goal this year.
We’re talking with a divorce coach and her client to learn why gray divorce happens, and how to navigate the journey if it happens to you.
Heather is in the kitchen to get some good eats for a good cause.
Here are some stories that make us smile!
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.
