High Demand For School Resource Officers - Necessary or Over Reaction
School resource officers are in high demand. Is it really necessary or is it an over reaction to recent tragedies?
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School resource officers are in high demand. Is it really necessary or is it an over reaction to recent tragedies?
Authorities say a man was shot and killed during a holiday barbecue in the backyard of a Pittsburgh home.
Isiah Smith, who was accused of shooting and killing a former Slippery Rock University football player, was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning.
Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger has determined that a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was justified when he shot and killed a man outside his home in Butler Township last month.
Police are investigating two shootings.
A jury in Beaver County has convicted a man of killing a couple in Beaver Falls six years ago.
Pittsburgh Police are looking into a shooting that left one man dead in the Hill District.
A judge has awarded $508,000 to the attorneys who represented the parents of a therapist fatally shot at a Pittsburgh psychiatric hospital.
Two shootings, one fatal, in two nights have residents of a Lawrence County apartment complex on edge.
Two men are in custody after a domestic dispute and standoff sent police and the SWAT team to Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood overnight.
Police are investigating after an early morning shooting in Swissvale left a man injured.
Police are investigating the second shooting in two nights at a Lawrence County apartment complex.
Police are investigating after at least one person was shot Thursday evening at an apartment complex in Lawrence County.
Allegheny County Police say have taken two people into custody in connection with a 2005 fatal shooting cold case in Braddock.
Allegheny County Police have one man in custody believed to have been involved in a fatal, mid-afternoon shooting Wednesday in Penn Hills.
Police are searching for at least two gunmen after a shooting left three people injured in Fineview early Monday morning.
Two men have been arrested after a shooting left two people injured Sunday morning.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a woman was shot in Homewood early Friday morning.
Police say a man was shot multiple times by his estranged girlfriend Friday morning, before she took her own life.
Allegheny County police are looking into an early Wednesday morning shooting in McKeesport.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with last month's shooting in Duquesne that injured a pregnant teenager and killed her unborn baby.
As the investigation into why an off-duty state trooper fatally shot a neighbor, an application for a search warrant serves as guide to what police are looking for.
A man is dead and a state police investigation is underway after a shooting involving an off-duty state police trooper in Butler County.
One man is dead following a shooting Friday night involving an off-duty Pennsylvania state trooper in Butler County.
State police say Michael Grasak didn't even know Ted Divers until early Wednesday morning. You can imagine that Grasak is pretty familiar with Divers now, though, after police say Grasak shot Divers in the face.
Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders.
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The warmest day of the next seven days will likely be on Thursday.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz, who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week.
A vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz, who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week.
Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders.
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The warmest day of the next seven days will likely be on Thursday.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Daisy visits The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens to check out their newest exhibition!
Leaning into fall by making fall treats with Terina Hicks from Cobbler World!
Shari Zatman from 'Perfectly Planned by Shari' shows Heather and Boaz how to make a paintbrush floral art piece!
Party Planner Shari Zatman shows Heather and Boaz how to throw an art-themed party!
Garden Guru Doug Oster joins Heather and Boaz to promote the first-ever Pittsburgh Garlic Festival. It takes place Sunday, August 23rd at Flora Park Garden Center and Creamery in South Park.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
It's showtime for the teachers and staff at Pittsburgh Public Schools as students are sitting and hands are raised on the first day back to school. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn shares more.
Watch as Ray Fittipaldo, Andrew Fillipponi and Mark Kaboly join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Robby Incmikoski and Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day!
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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.
