Mars Area School District Rolling Out School Bus Tracking App
A new app is coming to parents in the Mars Area School District.
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Heinz Creates 'Marz' Ketchup Using Tomatoes Grown In Mars-Like Conditions
Heinz is taking ketchup into the future, unveiling a new mix, using tomatoes grown as if they were on Mars!
Armstrong Students Grades 7-12 Banned From Belmont Complex After Shouting Vulgar, Sexist Chants Towards Female Goalie
A strong statement came from Armstrong County commissioners in response to a video that surfaced of students shouting vulgar names and phrases at a female high school hockey player during a game last week.
Armstrong School District Students Shout Vulgar And Sexist Chants Toward Female Goalie During Hockey Game
A local school district is apologizing and some students could be banned from watching their high school hockey team in person.
Mars Man Due In Court, Faces 25 Child Porn Charges
A man from Mars, Pennsylvania is set to appear in front of a judge on child porn charges.
On A Positive Note: Kindness And Candy Go Hand In Hand At Butler County Store
A new candy store is bringing joy to a community in Butler County.
NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter's First Flight On Mars Delayed
The NASA Ingenuity helicopter's first flight on Mars has been delayed until at least April 14.
Mars Native David Bednar Living Out Childhood Dream Of Playing For Pittsburgh Pirates
David Bednar grew up rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pitt Chemistry Professor Helping With NASA Perseverance Rover's Search For Life On Mars
A University of Pittsburgh professor is playing an integral role in NASA and the Perseverance Rover's search for life on Mars.
Pittsburgh Celebrates Moment In History As Perseverance Rover Lands On Mars
At the Carnegie Science Center, kids from across western Pennsylvania virtually watched a successful landing.
New Coronavirus Case Shuts Down Mars Area High School Through Dec. 1
Mars Area High School is shutting down through Dec. 1 because of a new coronavirus case.
Mars Area High School Temporarily Moves To Online Learning Due To Coronavirus Cases
Mars Area High School is temporarily moving to online learning due to two more coronavirus cases.
Pa. State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Under Fire For Renting Office Space That Is Rarely Used
Rep. Daryl Metcalfe is under fire for renting an office that is rarely used.
SEE IT: Mars Is The Closest To Earth Than It Will Be For Next 15 Years
Mars is as close to Earth as it will be for the next 15 years!
Some Parents Turning To Alternative Learning Options For Fall, Studio In Mars Opening As Mini-School
As the new school year quickly approaches, parents are turning to alternate learning options to help themselves and their children this fall.
Adams Township Police Seek Footage In Alleged Attempted Child Abduction Investigation
After an alleged attempted child abduction in Butler County, police are asking residents with security cameras to help with the investigation.
'Ingenuity' Will Be The First Helicopter To Attempt Flight On Mars
Ingenuity will be the first helicopter to attempt flight on another planet when NASA's Perseverance rover launches at the end of the month.
House Fire In Butler Sends One Person To The Hospital
One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in Butler County overnight.
Church Leaders Ask Mars Community Members To Come Together To Pray For An End To Racial Injustice
Racial injustice was the theme of a prayer vigil hosted by local church leaders in the town of Mars on Wednesday.
Look Up! Four Planets & The International Space Station Visible On Thursday In Pittsburgh
After cloudy days in Pittsburgh clear skies are coming and with them is a chance to see four planets above our city, all you have to do is look up!
NASA's Curiosity Rover Catches Eerie Picture Of Mars Horizon
The Curiosity Rover is still exploring the Red Planet and recently captured an eerie photo of a dried-up lake with a mountain in the center.
Local Trick-Or-Treaters Brave The Elements In Communities That Did Not Postpone Halloween Festivities
The wettest Halloween since 1899 did not scare off all the local trick-or-treaters.
Former NASA Scientist Says They Found Life On Mars In The 1970s
We may have already discovered the essence of life on Mars 40 years ago
Rover Finds Evidence Of Mars' Ancient Salty Lakes
Since it landed on Mars in 2012 NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring Gale Crater.
NASA's InSight Mission Tunes In To Strange Sounds On Mars
Mars is full of subtle sounds and thanks to NASA's InSight mission, we're finally able to hear them.
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Pittsburgh police looking for missing 17-year-old girl
Anyone with information can call 412-323-7141.
AP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Deshaun Watson
The hearing will continue on Wednesday and Watson is scheduled to be there for the duration.
Man accused of trying to lure 3 girls to Connellsville hotel for sex
A man is accused of trying to meet three girls for sex at a hotel and luring them into his vehicle with alcohol.
Talks yield no Pennsylvania budget deal, with 3 days left
No main spending bill has been unveiled, and hundreds of pages of budget-related legislation remained under wraps.
Lawrence County woman charged with homicide in ex-boyfriend's death
State police say Nicole Schwartz was involved in the death of her ex-boyfriend, Frederick Orr.
Sheetz's lowered gas prices aren't for every car
Sheetz is trying to ease the pain at the pump for drivers as they head into their holiday weekend.
In Pittsburgh to promote green energy, Secretary Granholm says Biden administration is on top of gasoline crisis
Secretary Granholm insists she and the Biden administration are working hard to alleviate for American consumers.
Giant Eagle says it will cover travel costs for abortion
In a statement Monday, the company said it will offer reimbursements for family planning services.
2 detained after shots fired in downtown Pittsburgh
Police detained two people after shots were fired following a fight in downtown Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh police looking for missing 17-year-old girl
Anyone with information can call 412-323-7141.
AP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Deshaun Watson
The hearing will continue on Wednesday and Watson is scheduled to be there for the duration.
Man accused of trying to lure 3 girls to Connellsville hotel for sex
A man is accused of trying to meet three girls for sex at a hotel and luring them into his vehicle with alcohol.
Talks yield no Pennsylvania budget deal, with 3 days left
No main spending bill has been unveiled, and hundreds of pages of budget-related legislation remained under wraps.
Lawrence County woman charged with homicide in ex-boyfriend's death
State police say Nicole Schwartz was involved in the death of her ex-boyfriend, Frederick Orr.
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Talks yield no Pennsylvania budget deal, with 3 days left
No main spending bill has been unveiled, and hundreds of pages of budget-related legislation remained under wraps.
In Pittsburgh to promote green energy, Secretary Granholm says Biden administration is on top of gasoline crisis
Secretary Granholm insists she and the Biden administration are working hard to alleviate for American consumers.
Pennsylvania House targets colleges' fetal research in bill
A proposal targets fetal research at Pennsylvania's four state-related universities.
Jan. 6 committee adds surprise hearing
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack announced a surprise public hearing. The committee is set to hear from a potential key witness: A former top aide to Mark Meadows. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Overturning other constitutional rights are possible but will require action at the state or local level
It is not clear yet how far this conservative court will go in future cases.
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Mark Cuban's drug company offering discounts on birth control, Plan B-like meds
The Pittsburgh native launched the online pharmacy earlier this year.
Avoiding financial responsibility for your parents as they get older
Watching parents age can be tough enough, but did you know you can be held financially responsible for some of the bills they accumulate?
Costco recalls solar umbrellas due to fire risk
About 400,000 SunVilla 10-foot Solar LED Market umbrellas are now under recall in the U.S.
Costco recalls over 400,000 solar umbrellas due to fire risk
A recall alert is here for all Costco shoppers.
Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices
The price of gas has flowed into almost all areas of life, but right now, a lot of the focus around gas prices is centered around summer vacation and travel plans.
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Something Good: Brighter days ahead for PTL!
Thanks for CBS Network's lighting director who is making us look at whole lot brighter!
Pittsburgh Public Theatre taking 'Robin Hood' production outside
PTL's Mikey Hood is getting a preview of Pittsburgh Public Theatre's production of "Robin Hood."
Cooking Corner: Summer hot dog bar
In this Cooking Corner, Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin brings us a summer hot dog bar buffet!
Ask Dr. G: Family spinners can help parents and kids reconnect
We're chatting with resilience expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa about the family spinner, a little device that can help parents and kids get conversations going.
What's It Worth With Dr. Lori: June 28, 2022
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures.
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Shelters, federal aid not enough to end homelessness in Allegheny County
There are currently more than 800 people in Allegheny County without a place to call home.
Mayor Gainey plans to walk East Carson Street after midnight this weekend
The weekend is coming and that means folks on the South Side are bracing for large crowds, and fearing the return of gun violence.
Greg Brown: Alford plea frees suspect in 1995 blaze that killed 3 firefighters
A man who spent nearly 20 years in prison for arson in the deaths of three Pittsburgh firefighters 27 years ago is free after entering a plea in which he maintains he did not set the fire.
KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
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Mark Cuban's drug company offering discounts on birth control, Plan B-like meds
The Pittsburgh native launched the online pharmacy earlier this year.
West Virginia abortion clinics stop services amid SCOTUS decision
While West Virginia does not have a trigger law, the SCOTUS ruling stopped clinics from providing services.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
COVID vaccines for kids under 5 begin arriving at clinics
Local health care providers are waiting for COVID-19 vaccine shipments to arrive in western Pennsylvania.
As summer approaches, how can you keep sensitive skin safe from the sun?
While they may say "all-natural" or "chemical-free" that could be a misnomer.
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AP sources: NFL insists on indefinite suspension for Deshaun Watson
The hearing will continue on Wednesday and Watson is scheduled to be there for the duration.
ACC to drop divisions for football starting in 2023
The Atlantic Coast Conference is going forward with a plan to change its football scheduling model.
Franco's 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2
Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Wiffle ball tournament coming to Pittsburgh this weekend
The inaugural Steel City Showdown Wiffle ball tournament is Saturday at Highmark Stadium.
Report: Le'Veon Bell and Adrian Peterson sign deals to box each other
Bell and Peterson have signed contracts for a heavyweight boxing exhibition on July 30 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Dick's Sporting Goods CEO announces travel expense reimbursement to employees seeking abortions in another state
Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods' CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.
Two more Pittsburgh Starbucks locations vote to unionize
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
West Virginia's unemployment rate drops to 3.5% in May
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
Developers reportedly looking to turn former Quality Inn into mixed use building
More details came out regarding the redevelopment of the hotel site in Oakland.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
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The 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine was listed on Airbnb and sold out fast
The novelty rental came and went pretty fast.
Post Malone returning to Pittsburgh
Post Malone is returning to Pittsburgh this fall.
Ringo Starr announces makeup dates for PPG, all postponed concerts
Ringo Starr has announced new concert dates after postponing several shows because two members of his band tested positive for COVID-19.
Kenny Chesney returns to Pittsburgh, concert comes and goes without any major issues
No arrests or any major problems were reported.
Eric Clapton removes Pittsburgh stop from tour
Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton's Pittsburgh show has been removed from his tour.
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KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (6/28)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin's 7-day forecast!
Man accused of trying to lure 3 girls to Connellsville hotel for sex
A man is accused of trying to meet three girls for sex at a hotel and luring them into his vehicle with alcohol.
Lawrence County woman charged with homicide
A Lawrence County woman is charged with homicide.
KDKA News Update PM: June 28, 2022
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Airbnb makes party ban permanent
Airbnb has permanently banned parties in its short-term rentals; KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
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Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
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.
