New program encourages deaf students to pursue careers in STEM
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.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 11, 2026.
A list of Ohio high school football scores for September 11, 2026.
On Sept. 11, 2001, the passengers and crew bravely decided to storm the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93, preventing the terrorists who had taken control of the plane from flying it to Washington, D.C.
People gathered at the Flight 93 National Memorial to remember those who died 25 years ago while thwarting a terrorist attack.
An all-women drum major team is making history for the University of Pittsburgh marching band.
United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
People gathered at the Flight 93 National Memorial to remember those who died 25 years ago while thwarting a terrorist attack.
While many had never heard of Shanksville before Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later, their acts of service remain.
On Sept. 11, 2001, the passengers and crew bravely decided to storm the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93, preventing the terrorists who had taken control of the plane from flying it to Washington, D.C.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 11, 2026.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
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.
Get your tickets now for the PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show happening at the Pittsburgh Playhouse on Sept. 18!
The Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival is back with over 25 food trucks and authentic Latin music. It takes place Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Stacks at 3 Crossings in the Strip District.
Daisy checks out Gameway, the new video gaming lounge at Pittsburgh International Airport!
Leechburg Pizza Company is the latest pizza place featured on PTL Pizza Friday!
The Pittsburgh County Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, at Allegheny Commons Park West. It's a celebration of urban agriculture and all things handmade, homemade, and delicious in Pittsburgh.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
A Pittsburgh-area hospital is seeing a concerning uptick in withdrawals from what many describe as "gas station heroin."
Mental health days aren't just for adults; oftentimes, children need them, too, so here's what parents need to be on the lookout for.
Getting zapped by lightning is an enormous danger, and with an uptick in strikes in the Pittsburgh area, here's what you need to know.
A Pittsburgh-area mother is sharing her story after she says her daughter was exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 11, 2026.
A list of Ohio high school football scores for September 11, 2026.
Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide.
Central Catholic High School football has been a staple in the region for almost a century, but there's one thing it's never had until Friday: a true home field.
Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of an oblique injury, according to the Falcons' final injury report.
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.
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.
Local legend Donnie Iris will headline an early show at Pittsburgh's newest music venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
It has been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. KDKA-TV's Ken Rice and Kristine Sorensen anchor this special.
High school football highlights for September 4, 2026, in the Pittsburgh area.
Friday night lights are back. And for Central Catholic, it means its own home football field.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
An all-women drum major team is making history for the University of Pittsburgh marching band.
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.
