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.
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 Texas prosecutor has convened a grand jury to investigate the Uvalde school shooting that killed 21 people, multiple media outlets reported.
The Justice Department's report points to "cascading failures" by the police chief and other law enforcement responding to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 2022.
Principal Dan Marburger was critically wounded during a Jan. 4 attack when a 17-year-old shooter opened fire at Perry High School, killing a student and injuring several others.
County education boards in West Virginia could contract with military veterans and retired law enforcement officers to provide armed security at K-12 public schools under a bill passed by the Republican-controlled state Senate.
A national foundation formed after the Uvalde school shooting is recognizing the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
A national foundation formed after the Uvalde school shooting is recognizing the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
Police said a faculty member had been shot and killed at a chemistry department building on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
U.S. authorities say they arrested a Washington state man who made more than 20 "swatting" calls around the country and in Canada, prompting real emergency responses to his fake reports of bombs, shootings or other threats.
A motive for the shooting that killed six people, including three children, remains unknown.
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
Authorities identified the six victims as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all 9 years old, and 61-year-old Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, 60, and 61-year-old Mike Hill.
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson were killed in a rampage at the university Monday night.
Diane Toscano, an attorney for Abby Zwerner, said that administrators were warned multiple times that the boy might have a gun.
The weapon was legally owned, but police declined to comment on how it was stored in the child's home.
The jury found the mitigating factors outweighed the aggravating factors.
Law enforcement members will be on call to help de-escalate any school shooting threat.
The 14-year-old shot one person and then ran away from the school in April.
Jim'mare Crosby, the accused shooter at Erie High School, agreed to have his case transferred to adult criminal court.
Grief, death, and a lack of progress have plagued the United States for nearly two decades.
The bill has spent more than a year in the Judiciary Committee.
The nation is in mourning following a shooting at a Texas elementary school with over a dozen young lives lost, a tight-knit community shaken, and the country gripped by grief.
If you can't escape, experts said fight.
The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Oakwood Street.
Wednesday would've been Samantha's 16th birthday.
William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.
Mason's dad says he doesn't want to give a specific date in case it changes.
The trail stretches 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland.
The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Oakwood Street.
Wednesday would've been Samantha's 16th birthday.
William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.
Mason's dad says he doesn't want to give a specific date in case it changes.
The trail stretches 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland.
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has been a proponent of the bill since its inception, citing the impact fentanyl has had on the state.
Both Biden and Trump won their Pennsylvania primaries overwhelmingly, but there were some ominous signs for both.
As expected, both Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their Pennsylvania primaries overwhelmingly, but there were some ominous signs for both in the results. KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports.
After hearing the complaints of law enforcement, the Allegheny County president judge has sanctioned District Judge Xander Orenstein.
The judge has recently come under fire for letting certain suspects walk without a cash bail.
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
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Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
One realtor said no matter what neighborhood, home values are way up in Pittsburgh.
We finally put an end to the saga of finding Ron Smiley a tux for the PTL 20th Anniversary Special!
We have a winner in our Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire concert ticket giveaway.
Boaz and Rania were back in the kitchen making a Gemelli Pasta with Clams and Chiles!
Shari stuck around for some more fun as she showed David and Heather how to make an illusion floral teacup!
If you're getting hitched, you might as well get spoiled first. We learned how to make bridal shower decor, fun and easy, with Perfectly Planned by Shari!
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
The CDC and Prevention and FDA are warning people to beware of bogus Botox injections.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, many women and men are taking the step of permanent contraception.
KDKA-TV highlighted the plight of the community pharmacist last month.
We're using our water bottles for more than just hydration. Fitness trainer Jordan Rose joined us to show us a creative exercise you can do at home.
Dr. Natalie Gentile shared with us why women often need more sleep and how to achieve restful sleep every night.
William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.
Mason's dad says he doesn't want to give a specific date in case it changes.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking a slow and steady approach with prized pitching prospect Paul Skenes.
The iconic Pittsburgh rapper will be the bobblehead giveaway on July 20.
The partnership will include four, limited-edition commemorative bottles.
Spirit is adding a new nonstop route out of the Pittsburgh International Airport.
This will be the final week of business for the Oakland ice cream shop.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh to meet with steelworkers, promising to keep U.S. Steel American-owned.
The Labor Department has issued a new rule intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust.
A local businessman and his family were on an episode of "Family Feud" on Wednesday.
Works by Vermeer, Monet and Rembrandt are at The Frick Pittsburgh for part of the spring and summer.
The iconic Pittsburgh rapper will be the bobblehead giveaway on July 20.
The partnership will include four, limited-edition commemorative bottles.
A Pitt professor helps Hollywood get public health representation right.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
President Joe Biden signed the FEND off Fentanyl Act into law on Wednesday.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A local businessman and his family were on an episode of "Family Feud" on Wednesday.
South Park residents pushing back against a proposal to build more than 100 new homes scored a victory on Wednesday.
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.