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 troubled bar on Pittsburgh's South Side is getting one more chance before it could face a shutdown.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A 14-year-old boy fell more than 40 feet from a parking garage after crashing his e-bike over the side of the structure, authorities said.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
A 19-year-old man is in the Allegheny County Jail after police say he assaulted two women and a man in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A 14-year-old boy fell more than 40 feet from a parking garage after crashing his e-bike over the side of the structure, authorities said.
A troubled bar on Pittsburgh's South Side is getting one more chance before it could face a shutdown.
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
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.
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.
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.
This month's Community Hero is a high school student with a passion for giving back. He founded a nonprofit that gives back to our active-duty military.
Pittsburgh artist Kait Schoeb plans on creating a live painting at this year's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show and then auctioning it off to a PTL viewer.
Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea created two blends for the KDKA Turkey Fund this year. Fifty percent of those sales go right to the Turkey Fund.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Marshall's has been serving the community from a gas station for years. Now, they're going viral for their popular Reuben sandwich.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
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.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
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.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzales led off the 12th inning with an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A Fayette County soccer organization is seeking help from the community after its soccer fields were vandalized.
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.
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
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.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
On a summer day in Bethel Park, the kind nature of horses meets the nurturing effect they have on children with special needs. It's a moment of strength for those who face so much, like 6-year-old Molly. KDKA's Megan Shinn reports.
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor. KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
Students at Laurel Highlands Middle School will spend the first two weeks learning remotely as crews continue addressing mold and moisture problems inside the building. KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
The family has lived in Wall Borough, Pennsylvania, for 60 years without a flood-until last year. Now, repeated flooding has forced them to abandon the first floor of their home.
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.
