Marquis Campbell: Teen Shooting Victim With 'Contagious' Smile Likely Was Targeted, Police Say
Two suspects are on the loose after a teen student died from gunshot wounds outside his school.
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Search For Suspects Continues After Student Killed In Shooting Outside Oliver Citywide Academy
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.
Student Facing Charges After Gun Found At Pittsburgh Carrick High School
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is on lockdown because of social media reports of a gun in the building, a spokesperson said.
Charges Pending Against Brownsville Student Accused Of Reporting Gun In Prank Call
Charges are pending after a student allegedly made a prank call about a gun at Brownsville Elementary School, prompting a lockdown.
Threats Place All Pittsburgh Public Schools On Modified Lockdown Friday
All Pittsburgh Public schools will be in a modified lockdown Friday because of threats on social media.
2 Corrections Officers Assaulted By Inmate At SCI Greene
Two corrections officers were hospitalized after an inmate allegedly stabbed one multiple times and hit another with a "lock in a sock."
Bank Robbery Suspect Makes Getaway On Bicycle, 3 Hempfield Twp. Schools Placed On Lockdown
Authorities are looking for a suspect following a bank robbery Wednesday morning that prompted a lockdown at three schools in Westmoreland County.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Employee In Crisis Prompts Temporary Lockdown At Allderdice, Concord
A Pittsburgh Public Schools employee undergoing a crisis prompting a temporary lockdown at Allderdice and Concord Thursday morning.
Pittsburgh Langley Operates On Modified Lockdown After Alleged Threat
Pittsburgh Langley K-8 has been operating on a modified lockdown Thursday morning following an alleged threat overnight.
Pine-Richland HS On Heightened Alert After Bullet Found In Cafeteria
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.
Gun Found Near Campus Puts Taylor Allderdice HS On Lockdown
A lockdown has been lifted at Taylor Allderdice High School after a gun was found near campus.
Lockdown Lifted In Norwin School District, Students Dismissed
A school district in Westmoreland County was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon.
Penn Hills Middle School Placed On Lockdown While Police Investigate Reported Shooting
A middle school in Penn Hills was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after a reported shooting.
Allegheny County Jail Under Modified Lockdown Due To Water Tower Repairs
The Allegheny County Jail will be on modified lockdown for water tower repairs.
South Butler County School District To Resume Modified Lockdown Status Friday
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.
Police: Student Posts Video Shooting AK-Style Rifle With Caption 'Training For Prom Walk'
A student has been taken into police custody and the South Butler County School District is operating on a "modified lockdown."
'Community Safety Issue' Prompts Lockdown At Ringgold Elementary School
A "community safety issue" prompted a precautionary lockdown at Ringgold Elementary School South on Friday morning.
Youngstown State University Lockdown Lifted, Suspect Surrenders
Youngstown State University has been placed on lockdown over reports of a suspect with a firearm on campus.
Allegheny County Jail Lockdown Partially Lifted
There will be a partial lift of the lockdown at the Allegheny County Jail, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Allegheny Co. Jail Warden: 'Suspected Liquid Narcotic' May Be Responsible For Sickening 11 Employees
The Allegheny County Jail remains on lockdown until further notice, after 11 employees suddenly got sick from an unknown substance on Sunday.
ACLU Asks State Officials To Provide Info On Inmate Health During Lockdown
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.
Allegheny Co. Jail On Lockdown After 11 Employees Sickened
The Allegheny County Jail has been placed on lockdown after 11 employees were sickened by an unknown odor or substance.
SCI Somerset Employees Sickened After Finding Inmates Smoking, SCI Greene Guard Also Hospitalized
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 Prisons Placed On Lockdown As Mystery Illnesses Probed
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.
Chilling School Shooting 'Lockdown' Nursery Rhyme Goes Viral
A "jarring" nursery rhyme posted in a Massachusetts classroom to help prepare young children for a lockdown has gone viral.
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White House invokes Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
The move uses the full power of the federal government to help address the shortage.
Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures rise along with storm chances
As we head into the weekend, the temperatures will spike but storms and showers are possible.
CDC seeing uptick in unexplained cases of hepatitis in young children
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
3 people stabbed in Homewood apartment
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed in an apartment in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood.
Dealing with aggressive drivers as traffic congestion returns to pre-pandemic levels
Have you noticed traffic on the roadways starting to return near pre-pandemic levels? While drivers may be returning to the roads, manners for drivers seem to be lagging behind.
Pittsburgh city leaders ready to hear community input on possible annexation of Wilkinsburg
The community can make their voices heard at a public meeting.
Fierce flames cause abandoned rowhomes to collapse
Firefighters battled the flames for a couple of hours before the building collapsed.
Macy's, Pittsburgh Promise provide wardrobes for students entering the job market
Macy's provided $10,000 in gift cards for 30 students.
City Council hosting public hearing on legislation to regulate short-term rentals
Today, Pittsburgh residents will have a chance to weigh in how the city handles short-term property rentals. This comes in the wake of last month's deadly mass shooting on the city's North Side.
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White House invokes Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
The move uses the full power of the federal government to help address the shortage.
Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures rise along with storm chances
As we head into the weekend, the temperatures will spike but storms and showers are possible.
CDC seeing uptick in unexplained cases of hepatitis in young children
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
3 people stabbed in Homewood apartment
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed in an apartment in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood.
Dealing with aggressive drivers as traffic congestion returns to pre-pandemic levels
Have you noticed traffic on the roadways starting to return near pre-pandemic levels? While drivers may be returning to the roads, manners for drivers seem to be lagging behind.
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EXPLAINER: How mailed ballots slow results in Pennsylvania
It comes amid a too-close-to-call U.S. Senate primary between David McCormick and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Waiting on final voting results in 31 Allegheny County precincts
Allegheny County election officials said final results could take until Friday.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman to resume duties after getting pacemaker
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said he can resume his duties after he got a pacemaker following a stroke.
2022 Pennsylvania primary election: Oz-McCormick, Lee-Irwin races too close to call
Democrats and Republicans went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots, and a day later, there are still two races that haven't been called.
Police arrest man for yelling and filming voters at polling place
According to police, David Huff was filming voters, yelling at them, and causing a disturbance at the polling location.
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White House invokes Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
The move uses the full power of the federal government to help address the shortage.
Spotting summer travel scams
After many people were cooped up due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families want to get away this summer -- but scammers know that, too, and for them, this is a big opportunity.
Heated blankets recalled nationwide due to burn risk
A heated blanket sold nationwide is being recalled because of a burn risk.
Luxe + Willow heated blankets recalled nationwide due to burn risk
A heated blanket sold nationwide is being recalled because of a burn risk.
Recognizing and avoiding scammers who target you through your cell phone
It seems like a week doesn't go by without a new scam surfacing.
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Something Good: National Kids to Parks Day
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is celebrating National Kids to Parks Day with a concert in Schenley Park by Squonk Opera.
Educator Spotlight: Shannon O'Black
This week's Commonwealth Charter Academy Educator of the Week is Shannon O'Black!
Heinz History Center exhibit looks at Western Pa.'s contributions to winning WWII
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison heads over to the Heinz History Center to meet up with CEO Andy Masich for a World War II history lesson ahead of Memorial Day.
All your questions about summer camp answered
We're chatting with Karla Schell, the associate executive director of YMCA Camp Kon-o-kwee Spencer, about the ins and outs of sending your kids off to summer camp.
Cooking With Rania: Ramen Noodle Salad
May is salad month! This week, Rania Harris is making a Ramen Noodle salad!
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KDKA Investigates: Firefighters union says city awarded contract for engines without input
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Mayor Gainey calls reduction in traffic stops 'a good thing'
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
Police traffic stops decreasing in Pittsburgh's communities of color
After years of criticism, police traffic stops in minority neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh have been reduced.
Pittsburgh Diocese on alert amid Roe-v-Wade developments
Parishes in the Pittsburgh Diocese are on alert for the potential of protesters disrupting masses this weekend over the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Sharpsburg recovery house operator at odds with new landlord
A recovery house operator in Sharpsburg says a dispute with her new landlord is putting the future of her program in jeopardy.
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CDC seeing uptick in unexplained cases of hepatitis in young children
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
Government offers third round of free, at-home COVID-19 tests to public
The government website for people to request free COVID-19 at-home tests is now accepting a third round of orders.
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 booster dose for kids 5-11
A rise in new COVID-19 cases among children was reported overnight by health leaders, but there may be extra protection coming for those children in the form of booster doses of vaccines.
Mars Wrigley recalls a number of Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers gummy candy products
A variety of Starburst, Skittles, and Life Savers gummies are now under recall.
On land or in the water: Introducing your child to physical activity
In a world of junk food and video games, it's hard to get kids moving.
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Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers, lifts Pirates over Cubs
Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs 3-2 Wednesday night, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
North Allegheny shortstop Cole Young is a top MLB Draft prospect
As a freshman, he accepted a scholarship to play shortstop at Duke. But now he has attention from the pros.
Steelers adding Hall of Honor Museum to Heinz Field
A new addition is coming to Heinz Field that will honor the team's legends.
Cubs shut out Pirates for 2nd straight night, 7-0
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a 7-0 win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang hope to stay with Penguins
Both stressed their preference would like to keep playing alongside captain Sidney Crosby for as long as they possibly can.
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Mineo's Pizza House in Allison Park temporarily closing
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
Sunday Business Page: Making sense of the economy
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce event seeks to help the next generation
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
City and county joint report details tax-exempt property and its impact on revenue
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
Sunday Business Page: 'Operation Warp Speed'
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh looking for paid extras
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Carrie Underwood announces 43-city tour that will roll through Pittsburgh
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
Eric Clapton to perform in Pittsburgh in September
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton has included Pittsburgh on a limited five-city tour in September.
Billy Porter serves as CMU graduation keynote speaker
He graduated from the university's School of Drama in 1991
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White House invokes Defense Production Act amid shortage
In an effort to address the baby formula shortage, President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act.
CDC seeing uptick in hepatitis cases in children
Investigators are looking into a sudden uptick in hepatitis cases in children across the country.
Ross Township Police sergent suing township, union
Ross Township Police Sergent Joseph Serowik is filing a lawsuit alleging his character has been destroyed. KDKA's Lindsay Ward has more on this exclusive story.
Avoiding aggressive drivers as traffic congestion reaches pre-pandemic levels
KDKA's John Shumway reports on the traffic trends spiking back up.
City of Pittsburgh holding Wilkinsburg annexation meeting
Tonight the community can make their voices heard regarding a possible plan for city to annex Wilkinsburg.
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Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
Port Authority Bus Lifted From Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Site
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
Bridge Collapses In Pittsburgh's Frick Park
The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh on the morning of Jan. 28, 2022. The structure is located at Forbes and Braddock Avenues and spans Frick Park, below is Hot Dog Dam Dog Park and a walking/running trail.
