Brownsville Area School District says phone ban has improved students' focus
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
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At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Journalist Meg St-Esprit joined us to talk about technology and how parents can help if we believe our kids are getting too much tech.
What happens after your teen deletes a selfie? A whistleblower said Meta knows and uses it to sell beauty ads. Dr. Jess Ghilani joined us to discuss what parents need to know.
A new study found that when children five and under spend too much time on screens, it damages their social development.
Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, former "Survivor" contestant, also happens to be a tech expert! She's here to help us understand some of the newest things going on in the world of AI and what to be cautious of.
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Ron joined us for a new edition of Something to Tech About!
Many school districts are re-evaluating their technology policies, particularly with the increasing number of kids with cell phones.
NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard.
A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts.
Dr. Jess Ghilani was here to explain how the utilization of AI could impact the future of content creation.
Group chats are the new "hangout" for kids, but for parents, they can feel a little like a black hole of emojis and acronyms. Journalist Meg St-Esprit talked about her recent article about wanting to protect kids.
Trump and heads of the nation's tech industry will attend a summit in Pittsburgh to discuss the city's future in artificial intelligence.
A Pittsburgh-made coding program just hit 500,000 students and it all started in local schools. We learned more about how Carnegie Mellon University's computer science academy is preparing kids for the future.
The smart home appears to be any other home, but it contains numerous smart technologies to help individuals live independently.
Leaked information includes user passwords for platforms including Google, Facebook and Apple, the report says.
Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny.
A new crowdsourcing app will soon be available to people in western Pennsylvania.
Walmart said it would eliminate members of its global tech workforce in a memo sent to employees on Wednesday.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
A Pittsburgh-area school district is warning kids not to stick objects in the ports of their Chromebooks, saying the dangerous TikTok trend poses a serious safety hazard.
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
Instagram is expanding its use of AI to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta said on Monday.
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
A West Mifflin volunteer cat rescue is issuing an urgent call to the community to help save some kittens' lives.
Police denounced the flyers, saying that people will try to use a tragedy or difficult moment to spread hate or further an agenda.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will celebrate their 60th anniversary throughout the 2026-27 season with special events, giveaways and ticket packages.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
High temperatures for the region will be in the low 70s today.
Police denounced the flyers, saying that people will try to use a tragedy or difficult moment to spread hate or further an agenda.
David Allen is charged with murder in the death of Kimberly Gsell, who was reported missing in 2019 in Pennsylvania.
A West Mifflin volunteer cat rescue is issuing an urgent call to the community to help save some kittens' lives.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will celebrate their 60th anniversary throughout the 2026-27 season with special events, giveaways and ticket packages.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
Bubba from 100.7 Star's "The Bubba Show" breaks down the biggest moments from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
Daisy gets nebby and checks out a Brighton Heights home that's packed with history and character. You can get nebby, too! The Brighton Heights house tour is happening on Oct. 3.
Page's Dairy Mart pulls their ice cream truck up to the PTL studio to give David a sweet birthday treat!
It's David's birthday, so veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson stopped by with a special birthday gift from Marvin and talked all things cats!
It's David's birthday, so we're celebrating! Plus, we're talking about Team PTL's Emmy wins!
A 49-year-old woman traveled to Pittsburgh for a second chance at life.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
Measles continues to spread across Pennsylvania.
Fall allergens are unavoidable, but after a particularly rainy summer in Pittsburgh, they're expected to be even worse this year.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will celebrate their 60th anniversary throughout the 2026-27 season with special events, giveaways and ticket packages.
Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams.
Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns to outduel Joe Burrow as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Drew Mestemaker threw for a season-high 389 yards and three touchdowns as Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 41-24 in their Big 12 opener.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
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.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
The park's ever-popular HallowBoo event returns just in time for spooky season.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
A West Mifflin volunteer cat rescue is issuing an urgent call to the community to help save some kittens' lives. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn has more.
A warning is out for college students after a stranger gained access to a Carlow University building and stole items from students’ rooms. KDKA-TV’s Jessica Riley reports.
Fall brings many good things with it, but it is also a particularly risky time for pets.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist
Mason Heintschel threw for 403 yards with six touchdown passes.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
