Pittsburgh Public School board votes to reopen closure plan discussion
In a unanimous vote on Wednesday night, the board voted to reopen the talks on closing nearly a dozen schools.
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In a unanimous vote on Wednesday night, the board voted to reopen the talks on closing nearly a dozen schools.
For 37 years, Bobbi Valentine has been at the same spot in Carrick helping students get to school safely.
School districts are now dealing with the fallout of a winter that has already pushed calendars to the limit.
A teenage girl is dead after getting hit by a vehicle in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools board approved a budget for 2026 that includes a 2% tax increase.
Both Pittsburgh City Council and the Pittsburgh School Board appear ready to increase taxes for property owners.
At a meeting on Monday, people asked district leaders to think creatively when it comes to strengthening district finances.
Questions are swirling about what is next for Pittsburgh Public Schools.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools board voted "no" on a plan that called for wide-ranging changes across the district.
Parents packed a meeting and urged members to vote against closures.
Officials warn that by 2028, the deficit could grow significantly.
The future of Pittsburgh Public Schools is likely to include a number of schools closing.
The city controller said Pittsburgh Public Schools could save millions of dollars by changing the way it hands out contracts.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools student who walked away from Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8 on Tuesday was found safe.
The district announced that there will be a freeze on new contracts, non-essential purchases, and other hiring through mid-December.
A 7-year-old student in Pittsburgh Colfax's autistic support program briefly wandered away during recess
Carrick High School students returned to the classroom on Monday, days after three students were stabbed during an attack.
Three students were injured at Carrick High School on Wednesday morning following a stabbing, authorities said.
For hundreds of students, Monday is the first day of the new school year, and that includes Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is celebrating its students while setting them up for success.
The last of several state-mandated public hearings on planned school closures for Pittsburgh Public Schools are happening this week.
The hearing held on Monday night was focused on the Baxter School.
Those wishing to speak must register online.
The data shows that while driver behavior may be changing slightly, many still break the law.
Public education advocates came together outside Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 to ask state lawmakers to put students first.
Highs should reach into the 50s after a snowy morning.
A number of schools in the Pittsburgh area have issued delays due to winter weather.
The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. at an apartment building along Grant Avenue.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
Public outcry prompted a Fayette County community to back off plans to switch one full-time police officer to a part-time role.
Highs should reach into the 50s after a snowy morning.
A number of schools in the Pittsburgh area have issued delays due to winter weather.
The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. at an apartment building along Grant Avenue.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Primanti Bros. is opening its doors early on Sunday as Team USA faces Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
Heather and David play a Diner Week-themed game!
Sam Nwagbo, a Pittsburgh-area McDonald's owner and operator, talks with Mikey Hood about his dreams, his journey with the brand, the barriers he overcame, and the lessons he's learned building success.
Daisy and Ron take a trip to J & J's Family Restaurant in Allegheny County as PTL Diner Week rolls on!
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Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Drew Allar has recovered from ankle surgery and is expected to throw at the NFL's scouting combine this week.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
Fans across the country and in western Pennsylvania erupted as the Americans defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
The health department said that people whose pets received a rabies vaccine after September 29, 2025 should review their vaccine certificates.
Three people had to be rescued after an apartment building along Grant Avenue in Millvale caught fire on Tuesday evening.
President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address of the modern era on Tuesday night and defended his record on the economy and immigration, one year into his second term.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
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.
