USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.
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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.
Lydia Lepish, a special education teacher in Butler County, is making a tremendous impact on her students and their parents. We were thrilled to have Lydia, who comes to us from Buffalo Elementary School in the Freeport School District.
To celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday, the Carnegie Science Center is hosting a 21-and-over Swiftie Science Night! We learned more about the event from Andrea Tomaro, the public and community programs coordinator for the Carnegie Science Center.
A former county school maintenance director in West Virginia is being charged in a scheme to steal about $3.4 million from a local board of education.
After learning about the "lighthouse" designation, we talked about the programs that are changing the way students learn right here in Western Pa.
Three Western Pa. school districts were recognized for their innovation and positive change for their students. Ryan Rydzewski, of the Grable Foundation, was here to talk about this with us.
A lawsuit filed by a pair of Massachusetts families is adding to the backlash against an approach to reading instruction that some schools still use despite evidence that it's not the most effective.
It's the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding ways to tap taxpayer money used more typically for public schools.
A program that incentivizes West Virginia families to pull their children out of K-12 public schools by offering them government-funded scholarships to pay for private school or homeschooling is expanding to cover military families that temporarily relocate out of state.
Junior Achievement of Western Pa. is hosting a stock market challenge at Stage AE in December. Doug Knepper, the educational content and curriculum manager at Junior Achievement of Western Pa., joined us to tell us more about the event. This segment is sponsored by Junior Achievement of Western Pa.
Natalie Ozeas fell in love with music when she was a child and now, even in retirement, she's still sharing that love with students.
Barron Whited, of Agora Cyber Charter School, stops by with some advice for the parents and students who are navigating the college application process this fall!
Fourteen people were injured in a seven-vehicle crash in York County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler known as "The Butcher" and a longtime guitarist for Every Time I Die, was remembered as a "kind giant."
Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 to lead the Pirates over the Angels 1-0.
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
Andy Williams, a popular professional wrestler known as "The Butcher," died after collapsing during an independent show in the Pittsburgh area.
Andy Williams, a popular professional wrestler known as "The Butcher," died after collapsing during an independent show in the Pittsburgh area.
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler known as "The Butcher" and a longtime guitarist for Every Time I Die, was remembered as a "giant giant."
Fourteen people were injured in a seven-vehicle crash in York County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 to lead the Pirates over the Angels 1-0.
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
You can help support the Ronald McDonald House's mission during Ronald McDonald Digital Day.
It was just about a year ago that Marlon Wayans was in Pittsburgh promoting the new Scary Movie, and this weekend, he's back for 5 shows at the Pittsburgh Improv!
We're spotlighting some of the best pizza places around Pittsburgh, and we kick things off with breakfast pizza from Dagny's Eatery!
The Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival is back, and Robby is live, giving us a preview of all the barbecue-fueled fun!
Why are David and Heather wearing giant hats?! That answer … and YOUR questions for the Friday Free for All
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 to lead the Pirates over the Angels 1-0.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pirates 6-1 on Saturday.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
West Virginia jumped out to a big first-half lead, then held on for a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
The 9/11 Memorial Trail Alliance is making sure the trail that connects the sites of that day keeps the memories of those lost alive. Megan Shinn spoke with those involved about their work.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
A fight involving a Dunbar council member broke out at a memorial event for a 9-year-old Pennsylvania girl who was found dead a year ago in the Youghiogheny River. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
A couple in Penn Hills is in the dark, along with a large tree in their front yard, after it came down Friday afternoon, blocking the sidewalk that leads up to their front door.
A fight involving a Dunbar council member broke out at a memorial event for a 9-year-old Pennsylvania girl who was found dead a year ago in the Youghiogheny River. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
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.
