School lockdown drills have become common — experts say they could be better
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Two suspects are on the loose after a teen student died from gunshot wounds outside his school.
The search for suspects responsible for the shooting death of a 15-year-old student outside of a Pittsburgh school continues into a second day.
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is on lockdown because of social media reports of a gun in the building, a spokesperson said.
Charges are pending after a student allegedly made a prank call about a gun at Brownsville Elementary School, prompting a lockdown.
All Pittsburgh Public schools will be in a modified lockdown Friday because of threats on social media.
Two corrections officers were hospitalized after an inmate allegedly stabbed one multiple times and hit another with a "lock in a sock."
Authorities are looking for a suspect following a bank robbery Wednesday morning that prompted a lockdown at three schools in Westmoreland County.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools employee undergoing a crisis prompting a temporary lockdown at Allderdice and Concord Thursday morning.
Pittsburgh Langley K-8 has been operating on a modified lockdown Thursday morning following an alleged threat overnight.
A modified lockdown was eventually lifted at Pine-Richland High School, as well as the school's secondary campus after a bullet was found in the cafeteria Wednesday.
A lockdown has been lifted at Taylor Allderdice High School after a gun was found near campus.
A school district in Westmoreland County was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon.
A middle school in Penn Hills was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after a reported shooting.
The Allegheny County Jail will be on modified lockdown for water tower repairs.
The South Butler County School District says it will resume modified lockdown status on Friday to "help alleviate concerns" following a shooting threat earlier this week.
A student has been taken into police custody and the South Butler County School District is operating on a "modified lockdown."
A "community safety issue" prompted a precautionary lockdown at Ringgold Elementary School South on Friday morning.
Youngstown State University has been placed on lockdown over reports of a suspect with a firearm on campus.
There will be a partial lift of the lockdown at the Allegheny County Jail, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
The Allegheny County Jail remains on lockdown until further notice, after 11 employees suddenly got sick from an unknown substance on Sunday.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania wants the state prison system to reinstate inmate mail and visitation privileges that have been suspended because about 50 guards and other employees have fallen sick in recent weeks.
The Allegheny County Jail has been placed on lockdown after 11 employees were sickened by an unknown odor or substance.
At least five workers at the state prison in Somerset County were taken to the hospital Thursday, as well as a guard at SCI Greene.
Pennsylvania's state prisons are on lockdown after staff members required treatment in recent weeks from exposure to a yet-unidentified substance described as a liquid synthetic drug.
Investigators believe Spencer and Monique Tepe were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. last Tuesday in their home located in the Near East Side neighborhood of downtown Columbus.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around.
Carnegie's new mayor, Sam Bigham, is making history.
Investigators believe Spencer and Monique Tepe were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. last Tuesday in their home located in the Near East Side neighborhood of downtown Columbus.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around.
Carnegie's new mayor, Sam Bigham, is making history.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan spoke to him about his plans for Pittsburgh.
Just like his father 20 years ago, Corey O’Connor became the mayor of Pittsburgh on Friday, taking the oath of office. In his inaugural address, he promised hope and optimism for the city’s future. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The time has come to see Heather’s tattoo!
Before the calendar fills up and life gets loud, there’s a moment where you get to decide what the new year actually looks like. Not with a “to-do” list, but with something called a “vision board." Here's how it works.
January has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute, you’re setting goals, and the next, you’re staring down a pile of bills that did not take the holiday off. In this month’s Money Monday conversation, we’re getting into two very different ways to fight back: one that builds momentum fast, and one that saves you money over time.
David is in the kitchen with Doug Heilman, and they are kicking off the new year in a fresh, feel-good way.
Seth Holmes designed, created, and tattooed under nonstop pressure, battling some of the best artists from around the world while taking "Ink Master" season 17 all the way to the finale, and now, he’s putting ink on Heather!
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A priest went viral for blessing the field ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers' game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the AFC North title for the first time since the 2020 season.
Sidney Crosby scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Pittsburgh to film a fifth and final season.
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The inauguration celebration for Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor continued with a party at the Children's Museum.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
In his inaugural address, Mayor Corey O'Connor promised to pull Pittsburgh out of financial troubles and turn the city around. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan spoke to him about his plans for Pittsburgh.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
