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.
A student is calling for changes in the Hempfield Area schools after two recent safety threats, including students caught with two loaded guns and another threatening classmates.
Two students were found with guns at Hempfield High School on Monday.
Langley K-8 was under lockdown after shots were fired on 700 block of Sherwood Avenue.
Imagine there was a gunman inside your child's school and a door was the only thing between him and your kid. Round after round, he shoots, but can't get in.
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.
The Greensburg Salem Middle School was placed on limited lockdown after someone broke into the school early Thursday morning.
State Police in West Virginia continue to work with local police and the sheriff, trying to piece together a timeline and dig deeper into a motive for a shooting spree near Morgantown that left five people dead, including the suspected gunman.
State police say four people are dead in three shootings in north-central West Virginia, and the suspect in the shootings took his own life.
A lockdown at a Beaver County High School was lifted after student spotted a gun in the parking lot.
The Central Valley High School was placed under lockdown after a threat was found inside the school Thursday afternoon.
A 15-year-old boy was taken into police custody after a knife was found in his backpack today while police were conducting a search of Ambridge High School in Beaver County.
Students were evacuated from Mars Area High School Monday morning after the school received a bomb threat.
Pittsburgh is getting a head start on one of its most iconic sights, just in time to take the national spotlight.
A civilian hopped on a local police officer's radio and called for help on Tuesday.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
An immigration rights activist is set to walk more than 100 miles from Pittsburgh to Clearfield County to highlight immigration rights.
Pittsburgh is getting a head start on one of its most iconic sights, just in time to take the national spotlight.
A civilian hopped on a local police officer's radio and called for help on Tuesday.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
An immigration rights activist is set to walk more than 100 miles from Pittsburgh to Clearfield County to highlight immigration rights.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Today's Money Monday conversation is all about avoiding those rookie mistakes when it comes to "drafting" your cash! Clearview Federal Credit Union's Tamara Carrerio has some plays drawn up to help us score big.
What’s an arcade doing in a church, and why is it hosting a beer festival? Daisy Jade is taking us to one of Pittsburgh’s most unique venues for a sneak peek.
We put the call out on social media to see which eateries in western Pennsylvania served the best wings. And you delivered with thousands of votes. The winner of the PTL side of the Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge is The Steel Plate in Monessen.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The San Diego Padres ended the Pittsburgh Pirates' five-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory on Monday at PNC Park.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a hot streak, and this year, there's a new way to celebrate by hoisting a traffic cone.
Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
The Iranian regime called on young people to form human chains around the country's power plants as President Trump warns "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline.
Pittsburgh is getting a head start on one of its most iconic sights, just in time for the national spotlight later this month. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
A civilian hopped on a local police officer's radio and called for help on Tuesday. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller shares more.
On Tuesday afternoon, Westmoreland County Democrats, along with a group of some 30 voters, labor leaders, and veterans, rallied at the Westmoreland County Courthouse in favor of reinstating ballot drop boxes across the county. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
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.
