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!
Gregory Madeya, 69, is accused of stealing from three churches and his own mother.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
The goal of the new interchange is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries.
An additional 1.25" of rain on Sunday has Pittsburgh on pace for a record-setting month.
Bethel Park police are asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing kittens from a moving car.
Gregory Madeya, 69, is accused of stealing from three churches and his own mother.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
The goal of the new interchange is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries.
An additional 1.25" of rain on Sunday has Pittsburgh on pace for a record-setting month.
KDKA-TV Back-to-school 2026
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
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.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Tech Expert & Entrepreneur Cami Nwokedi showed Heather & David a "smart notebook" that's designed to do less so your kids can learn more.
Fitness & Nutrition Expert Lisa Stugart showed Heather & David how to make a Snack Station for all the hungry kids out there who will soon be heading back to school.
Daisy Jade takes a trip to the Pitt Shop to see how the University of Pittsburgh is upping its game when it comes to Back to School swag.
Heather & David got to hold some iconic Pirates history, like an original signed Roberto Clemente and Dave Parker bat. They had to put on their white gloves for this one!
Robby Incmikoski, who's probably been seen a few times on KDKA Sports, did his first-ever PTL live shot at the Washington County Agricultural Fair. He got to see why this fair is the oldest-running agricultural fair in Western PA. He went for the rides, but stayed for the food.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
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.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Will Graves, Ray Fittipaldo, and Mike DeCourcy join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Robbi Incmikoski and Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
As PennDOT continues its major projects on the Parkway East and the Wexford interchange of I-79, another is kicking into high gear.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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.
