Fraternity cleared of hazing, sanctioned on other violations
A West Virginia University fraternity has been cleared of hazing allegations but will be sanctioned separately on other violations.
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Parents calling for accountability from Mohawk school board
Parents are still calling for accountability from the Mohawk Area School District board.
Middletown Area School District investigates hazing, cancels high school football season
A Pennsylvania school district is canceling its high school's football season after obtaining a video that allegedly showed hazing among team members.
Mohawk High School football team inactive due to hazing allegations
The Lawrence County District Attorney's Office is investigating hazing allegations within the Mohawk High School football team.
5 former fraternity members sentenced in hazing death
The charges stemmed from the March 2021 death of Stone Foltz.
Ex-fraternity president pleads guilty in deadly hazing case
Charges are still pending against two people, who are due to go on trial May 16.
West Virginia University Suspends Delta Chi Fraternity Related To Hazing
West Virginia University has suspended Delta Chi fraternity in connection with a hazing incident, the school said.
WVU Suspends Delta Chi Fraternity After Report Of Hazing
West Virginia University has suspended one of its fraternities for a report of hazing.
Judge: Penn State Can Buy Fraternity House Where Tim Piazza Was Fatally Hurt
Penn State can buy a former fraternity house where a student was fatally injured during a night of drinking and hazing, a judge ruled.
Law Named For Penn State Student Who Died In Hazing Incident Will Impose Stricter Penalties
The governor of New Jersey signed a law in honor of a Penn State student who died in a hazing incident.
Push To Increase Hazing Penalties Gets Renewed Following Death Of Bowling Green Student
A renewed push to increase the penalties for hazing on college campuses has begun following the death of a BGSU student.
Former Ohio University Frat President Pleads Guilty In Hazing Death
The former president of a now-defunct fraternity at Ohio University has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from hazing that led to a student's death two years ago.
Two Former Latrobe Wrestling Coaches Charged With Child Endangerment
An investigation revealed that two former Greater Latrobe Junior High School wrestling coaches failed to report hazing.
2 Men From Western Pennsylvania Plead Guilty In Connection To Hazing Death At Ohio University
Two men from Western Pennsylvania charged in connection with the hazing death of an Ohio University fraternity member pleaded guilty.
Ohio State Suspends 3 Fraternities For Hazing And Other Violations
Ohio State University has suspended three fraternities for hazing, alcohol use and other violations.
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity At University Of Pittsburgh Suspended As Officials Investigate Hazing Allegations
A fraternity at the University of Pittsburgh has been suspended as officials investigate hazing allegations.
New Campus-Wide Allegations Made As Ohio University Probes Hazing
Ohio University students have alleged forced excessive drinking, stripping, and grueling exercise, as well as long periods of confinement in basements, during a probe into hazing.
Ohio University Suspends Two More Fraternities During Hazing Investigations
Two more fraternities have been suspended at Ohio University during investigations of hazing.
Marshall University Investigating Allegations Of Hazing And Illegal Drug Use By Sorority
Marshall University says it has issued an order requiring Delta Upsilon chapter of Delta Zeta to stop activities until further notice while it investigates allegations of illegal drug use and hazing.
Fraternities Suspended After Widespread Hazing Allegations
An investigation into alleged hazing by a fraternity at Miami University in Ohio has led to misdemeanor charges of hazing and assault against more than a dozen fraternity members.
Owners Of Frat House Where Pledge Died Sue Penn State
The shuttered Penn State fraternity where a pledge suffered severe injuries during a night of drinking and hazing is suing the school, arguing the university banned it as a way to obtain the real estate.
Ohio Youth Wrestling Coach Charged, Child Endangerment, Hazing
A youth wrestling coach in Ohio has been charged after investigators say he knew about hazing among teammates and didn't stop it.
Parents Of Timothy Piazza Speak At IUP, Push For More Anti-Hazing Laws
The parents of a young man who died during hazing at a Penn State University fraternity were at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania on Monday night talking about what happened to their son and why colleges need to stop hazing.
Gov. Wolf Signs Anti-Hazing Law Named For Penn State Pledge
The death of a Penn State student after a night of drinking in a fraternity house is bringing a new anti-hazing law to Pennsylvania.
Anti-Hazing Law Named For Penn St. Student Heads To Gov. Wolf's Desk
Stricter criminal penalties for hazing will soon become law under legislation that has unanimously passed both chambers of the Pennsylvania Legislature.
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Police searching for missing 43-year-old Tonya Sadecky, last seen in August
Police are asking for help finding a Tarentum woman who was last seen over a month ago.
Endangered African penguin chick hatches at National Aviary
An adorable endangered African penguin chick hatched at the National Aviary.
NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann makes history in space
She said she was bringing a dream catcher her mother gave her to the space station.
Fall Foliage Report: Best colors expected in ridges this upcoming weekend into next
Trees in the ridges are expected to hit peak color this weekend into the next.
Police: Kennywood shooting connected to feud among the teenagers
Police are still searching for a second shooter.
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Police searching for missing 43-year-old Tonya Sadecky, last seen in August
Police are asking for help finding a Tarentum woman who was last seen over a month ago.
Endangered African penguin chick hatches at National Aviary
An adorable endangered African penguin chick hatched at the National Aviary.
NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann makes history in space
She said she was bringing a dream catcher her mother gave her to the space station.
How to help: Give to those devastated during hurricane season
Hurricane season is leaving a path of destruction through the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and now into Florida.
Fall Foliage Report: Best colors expected in ridges this upcoming weekend into next
Trees in the ridges are expected to hit peak color this weekend into the next.
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Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman makes stop in Murrysville
With just over 30 days until the November election, U.S. senate nominee John Fetterman was out in Westmoreland County, hoping to gain some last-minute support.
CBS News poll delves into key issues for Pennsylvania voters, tightening race between Fetterman-Oz
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll is diving deeper into the heated races coming up in the midterm elections.
Economy, abortion shape Pennsylvania races — CBS News Battleground Tracker
Democrats lead in key Senate and gubernatorial contests.
Name confusion may affect voters in local congressional district where candidates have sharply different views
Voters in the new 12th Congressional District are seeing a familiar name on the ballot this election.
Gisele Fetterman double-downs on charges that Oz was cruel to puppies in medical research
In an exclusive interview with KDKA-TV, Gisele Fetterman double-downed on the charge.
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Spike at the station: OPEC's production cut likely to fuel higher gas prices
OPEC+ officially made the decision to cut production which hurts us the consumers.
OPEC+ meeting to consider production decrease, could lead to gas price spike
While gas prices in our region are below the national average, one meeting could change that.
Chai concentrate mix recalled over contamination concerns
The Chai Box announced a recall of Chai concentrate mix over contamination concerns.
USB-C chargers recalled due to overheating risk
Two versions of Hyper Products' USB-C chargers aren't safe to use because they could overheat.
FDA recalls two salad dressings for undeclared ingredients
Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing and Tuscan Gardens Restaurant Style Italian Dessing are being pulled from store shelves due to undeclared soy and wheat.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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Waiting Child: Johnathan
PTL's Mikey Hood introduces you to this week's waiting child, Johnathan.
PTL Weekend Guide: Oct. 6, 2022
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look at what's going on around town this weekend!
Amazon Pittsburgh developing AI and research
PTL's Daisy Jade tells us more about how Amazon Pittsburgh is developing software that helps the company and the community.
The Woodlands Fall Fest
Samantha Ellwood, the Executive Director of the Woodlands, joins Heather and David to tell them more about their Fall Fest!
Fall family activities in the Laurel Highlands
The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping so that means fall family activities! PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison is at the Laurel Highlands with plenty to share!
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Work on lead services lines improves water quality in Pittsburgh
Six years later, that situation dramatically changed.
Police at odds with progressive district judges
For years, police and district justices have worked in tandem, but more recently they've been at war.
Kids saving kids: How statewide reporting tools can help prevent, stop school shootings
Ashlee Petranovich, a high school junior in Colorado, constantly thinks about something many generations before her did not.
Pittsburgh's land bank hasn't rehabbed a single blighted house in its 9 years
The Pittsburgh Land Bank hasn't rehabbed a single house in nine years.
Homeowner says scammer listed Lawrenceville home for sale on Zillow
It is just the latest scam to bilk prospective buyers out of money.
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Mario Lemieux Foundation joins forces with Children's Hospital for new cancer research institute
The Mario Lemieux Foundation and the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation are teaming up to help young patients battling cancer.
Pittsburgh police to set up drop-off boxes for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up later this month and Pittsburgh police will be taking part once again.
University of Pittsburgh hosting multiple flu shot clinics as a possible severe season looms
After two years of masking and waning immunity, we could be in for a severe flu season.
Preparing for the BF-7 COVID-19 variant and flu season
Move over, BA-4 and BA-5, there's a new COVID-19 variant that's spreading even as the push is on for the current round of boosters.
Biden Administration to hold first conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health since 1969
The goal is to end hunger in America in eight years.
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Pirates finish season with 5-3 win over Cardinals
The chants for Albert Pujols began in earnest in the eighth inning, with most of the red-clad fans inside PNC Park yearning for one last regular season at bat for the St. Louis Cardinals slugger.
Wednesday Warning: The Steelers, the three Chinese curses, and the Pickett-led offense
Josh Taylor gets you set for this Sunday's Steelers vs. Bills game in The Wednesday Warning.
Pirates drop 100th game of the season with 8-7 loss to Cardinals
Albert Pujols added two more RBI's to his career total, one night after he broke a tie with Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time list.
Steelers fans believe Kenny Pickett is the man of the moment
The word that Kenny Pickett is the new man under center for the Steelers is big news.
Kenny Pickett named Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback
The 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft is here to stay following his debut Sunday against the Jets.
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The Good Stuff: Cookie Cookie Ice Cream
A new ice cream shop has opened in our area -- and they're helping kids with special needs find the right employment fit.
Here are the Bed Bath & Beyond stores that are set to close
Beleaguered retailer announced more than 50 locations that will be shuttered, including several in Ohio.
What is quiet quitting?
What is quiet quitting?
Moonlit Burgers set to open second location in Pittsburgh
The popular burger joint opened during the pandemic will get a second location.
Raising Cane's poised to open first Pittsburgh-area location
It's a time to celebrate for chicken finger lovers in Western Pennsylvania.
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"Fire Country" to premiere on Oct. 7
Max Thieriot stars as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region.
PTL❤️Pittsburgh: Gateway Clipper cruise to benefit the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
Pittsburgh Today Live went sailing on the high seas, er, three rivers with PNC and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to kick off the 41st annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund campaign.
Pillar of country music Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter, dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died.
'Shivers' this summer: Ed Sheeran bringing new tour Acrisure Stadium
The fall season may by in full swing but the first big concert of summer 2023 has been announced.
Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum to host Pittsburgh premiere of Bruno Sammartino film
The film will reflect on the life of the Pittsburgh native and professional wrestling legend.
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Man tased after running from sheriff's deputies in Fayette County
A video showing a man right after he was tased by sheriff's deputies in Fayette County is making the rounds on social media; KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
Study looks to address lack of public restrooms in downtown Pittsburgh
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Pittsburgh discussed the public restroom research report
KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (10/6)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours' 7-day forecast!
Fall Foliage Forecast: Oct. 6-12
KDKA Meteorologist Mary Ours has the fall foliage forecast for the week of Oct. 6-12
15-year-old arrested in connection to Kennywood shooting
Police announced an arrest of a 15-year-old in connection to the Phantom Fall Fest shooting two weeks ago. KDKA's Shelley Bortz has more from Allegheny County Police Headquarters.
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PTL❤️Pittsburgh: Gateway Clipper cruise to benefit the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
Pittsburgh Today Live went sailing on the high seas, er, three rivers with PNC and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to kick off the 41st annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund campaign.
PHOTOS: Kenny Pickett makes NFL debut at Acrisure Stadium
KDKA's Mike Darnay captured all the sights as the Steelers came up short in a loss to the Jets as Pickett made his NFL debut.
KDKA crew captures devastation from Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida
KDKA Reporter Chris Hoffman and Videographer Ian Smith are helping CBS News cover the extensive Hurricane Ian devastation from Fort Myers, Florida. While there, they are documenting what they are seeing in photos for KDKA.
Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
