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.
Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.
A new restaurant in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood was named one of the 50 best restaurants in America by The New York Times.
Every Wednesday until Thanksgiving, we'll be sharing stories about the KDKA Turkey Fund and why it's so important to thousands of local families.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Nearly one month ago, the owner of Facebook and Instagram came to a landmark settlement with 48 states, including Pennsylvania.
Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.
A new restaurant in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood was named one of the 50 best restaurants in America by The New York Times.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
A man has been charged with raping and murdering a 20-year-old Pennsylvania woman more than two decades ago, the attorney general announced.
Every Wednesday until Thanksgiving, we'll be sharing stories about the KDKA Turkey Fund and why it's so important to thousands of local families.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
As online threats continue to evolve, Community College of Beaver County is helping students turn curiosity into careers and preparing the next generation to protect us in the digital age.
Broadway performer Alex Finke, the star of City Theatre's acclaimed one-woman musical In Clay, stops by PTL for a special performance. Inspired by the life of artist Marie-Berthe Cazin, the production tells the story of a woman rediscovering her voice, and Finke shares a moving song from the show.
The star and director of City Theatre's powerful one-woman musical In Clay join PTL to share the remarkable true story behind the production. The show shines a spotlight on Marie-Berthe Cazin, a talented French ceramic artist whose work and legacy were long overshadowed by that of her renowned husband, sculptor and ceramicist Jean-Marie Michel Cazin.
Garden Guru Doug Oster stopped by to share why the fall season is the best time to plant!
Daisy Jade is getting a sneak peek at a concert that three Pittsburgh arts organizations have joined together to provide.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.
Jared Jones allowed one hit in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to their first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis.
The forfeits come just over one week after head coach Brian Tarrant was suspended for the rest of the season for violations of WPIAL rules.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A fight on a bus ended with a stabbing in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood. KDKA's Mamie Bah reports.
A fight involving four teenage girls in Pittsburgh's Market Square turned violent after one of the girls pulled out a knife. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
A man was taken to a hospital after he was shot in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood. KDKA's Mamie Bah reports.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
