Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms
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.
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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.
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
Sunday afternoon, the Beaver County community shared a prayer to end gun violence in Baden.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
"The plot chickens," reads a TSA Instagram caption recounting the "personal fowl."
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
The mayor's comments come after Pittsburgh has seen an uptick in gun violence.
The event honors those lost to gun violence.
The gun safety debate rages on.
The agreement is a breakthrough in school safety, mental health programs, and gun curbing.
The group hosted a cookout in an effort to spread its message.
Following the mass shooting in Texas, Gov. Wolf and others called for stricter gun laws.
State Rep. Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, said people are dying from inaction.
Recent events locally show the tragic consequences of children getting their hands on firearms not secured by their parents.
In the wake of two accidental shootings, the call is out for gun owners to be more responsible.
The state Supreme Court has upheld the right of organizations and individuals to sue municipalities that enact gun safety measures.
In the wake of a child being accidentally shot in Monroeville, gun experts are helping to promote safety and training.
A gun safety message is scheduled to run in two Pittsburgh movie theaters.
NASCAR rejected advertisements for its souvenir programs from multiple firearms companies earlier this summer.
A high school student decorated her graduation cap with the hope to raise awareness for gun safety.
A red flag rule allows authorities to temporarily seize guns from people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.
The Pittsburgh City Council is digging in on its attempt to ban certain types of weapons, even after the Allegheny County District Attorney says it "does not have the authority to pass" proposed legislation to ban assault weapons in the city.
The gun control debate in Pittsburgh will heat up Tuesday morning.
Frigid air is expected to be in place for the region through next week.
Police said a man used a knife to slash an Israeli flag outside a home in the city's Mexican War Streets neighborhood.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to fall near zero degrees with sub-zero wind chills.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Schools are already making plans for Tuesday, issuing delays and closures in anticipation of temperatures that will feel like sub-zero.
Frigid air is expected to be in place for the region through next week.
Police said a man used a knife to slash an Israeli flag outside a home in the city's Mexican War Streets neighborhood.
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
A Brookline 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.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Another blast of winter is knocking on our door. It’s about to be cold, so the couch or movie theater is officially calling our names, and maybe an electric blanket, too!
PTL's etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, is here to share the rules we’re ready to say goodbye to in 2026.
We’re a few weeks into the new year, and if your resolutions are still hanging on, but your patience in the kitchen is not, Chef Doug Heilman is here with an easy, light recipe that delivers big flavor without the fuss.
Just a few days ago, champions were crowned at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and while some winners walked away with trophies, one took home bragging rights that you can sip!
Over the last few years, we’ve watched CBS News anchors from around the country say yes to the unknown in the CBS series “Never Too Late.” Now, Pittsburgh Today Live is throwing its hat, or should we say saw, into the ring.
A Brookline couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
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.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach for the first time in nearly 20 years after Mike Tomlin stepped down last week.
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.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
KDKA's John Shumway checked in with a mechanic for some advice as the Pittsburgh area is grappling with extreme cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Police said that detectives from Zone 1 are investigating what they called "an act of criminal mischief" along Buena Vista Street.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a bitter blast, with the windchill expected to make temperatures feel below zero.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
