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The Assembly building in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood is home to a special academic endeavor for area young people.
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The Assembly building in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood is home to a special academic endeavor for area young people.
A state-of-the-art science and technology center opened in Pittsburgh's Hill District.
One school is re-writing the rules on learning, and the students are trading in the backpack for the real-world experience! Heather and David are joined by Reach Cyber Charter School CEO Jane Swan to learn more!
Our summer STEAMfest turned up the volume with a brilliant duo that showed us a steam-power experiment.
"Shark Week" is an annual summertime tradition. So, we called on the experts at Mad Science Pittsburgh to teach us more about these fascinating fish! It's a lesson we really sank our teeth into!
Some local students are getting ready to travel to Michigan for a one-of-a-kind competition that's all about problem solving. It's called Odyssey of the Mind and we got to see some of the inventions the students created.
Dr. Erica Smithwick, of Science Moms, joined us on Take Your Child to Work Day to lead us through a cool science experiment.
Amelia Ford and Julia Cody from Mad Science of Pittsburgh were here to teach us STEM science experiments for kids.
We spoke to Nahid Khajazada, a mechatronics student at CCAC, who was the inspiration behind the 2025 film "Rule Breakers," where a young girl in Afghanistan who wanted to learn robotics defied the Taliban and joined the country's first all-girls robotics team.
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to.
To celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday, the Carnegie Science Center is hosting a 21-and-over Swiftie Science Night! We learned more about the event from Andrea Tomaro, the public and community programs coordinator for the Carnegie Science Center.
It was full STEAM ahead on PTL today. We got to bend the laws of time and space with Ray and Elizabeth Petelin, from "Hey Ray!" This segment was sponsored by Thermo Twin.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin and his daughter Elizabeth take a viewer question this week and explain what Gravity Waves are. Here is this week's Hey Ray!
South Allegheny Middle School got to meet Charlie Batch and others from U.S. Steel to learn more about STEM opportunities.
Did you know that Pittsburgh has a long history with space innovation? We sent Boaz over to the Moonshot Museum to checked out their newly-installed space rover!
The Girls of Steel joined PTL with their high-tech AI-powered companions. We discovered how they are inspiring the next generation of science and tech leaders.
Continuing our back-to-school coverage, we had Dr. Erica Smithwick on. She's a member of Science Moms. Dr. Smithwicks showed us some DIY experiments you can try at home!
Daisy was live outside of the PTL studios to put a scientific spin on summer fun. We learned some experiments that families can do right at home.
Katie got to take a tour of the newest exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center, and all about Pixar!
A new exhibit has landed at the Carnegie Science Center, bringing some of our favorite Pixar characters to life.
Amanda Corneau and Eric Lutz, from Mad Science of Pittsburgh, joined the show to give us a few fun experiments to try with the KDKA Kids!
Mad Science of Pittsburgh joined us on Take Your Child to Work Day to show us some experiments that kids can do right at home, and put the KDKA Kids to work!
A medical marvel is taking place just outside of Pittsburgh, and it's the perfect story for World Kidney Month. Daisy took a trip to IUP where the ground-breaking research is taking place.
The Citizen Science Lab is Pittsburgh's first Community Life Sciences Laboratory with hands on experiments for both children and adults. The lab just celebrated Black History Month with a special series.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder's choice in the ninth inning to lift the Reds to a victory over the Pirates in the opening game of a four-game series.
A Little Lambs Daycare worker was charged with abusing multiple children and allegedly deleting security footage to hide the evidence, according to a criminal complaint.
Alexandria Womer was killed and four other teens were injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
An 86-year-old won $1.5 million on a scratch-off sold at a Giant Eagle in Westmoreland County.
Alexandria Womer was killed and four other teens were injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Cody Huffman and Garrett Griffin were killed in a crash on Beacon Road in Penn Township, Butler County.
Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park is among the best places to camp, according to The Dyrt.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
This weekend, get ready to experience beautiful theatrical performances with The Tempest, an interview with a true Pittsburgh icon, more fun with Summer Concert Series, along with some of Sean Collier's other picks!
Daisy introduces us to 'Little Joe'...and let's just say...he's stealing the spotlight.
Heather and David unveil their PTL cheesecakes for the KDKA Turkey Fund...whose slice will reign supreme?
A new generation of smart glasses can help you navigate your day...all with a simple voice command. Our tech guru joins us to bring them to life.
Daisy Jade is live on the scene to give us a preview of the annual Lawrenceville Art Crawl.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder's choice in the ninth inning to lift the Reds to a victory over the Pirates in the opening game of a four-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Wednesday morning marked the beginning of the Steelers training camp for fans.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Chris Deluzio met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital on Thursday.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Two people are dead after a motorcycle crashed into a vehicle in front of Randall's Restaurant in Perryopolis on Thursday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway. KDKA's Erika Stanish 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.
