Potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
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Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Dominus was chartered through Woodland Hills, and it was denied approval to go virtual after a tied school board vote.
Looking for the perfect e-reader for your kids? Jouralist Meg St-Esprit has tips to help you find the right fit and get kids reading.
As kids go back to school, districts across our region are grappling with how to deal with kids having cell phones at school.
For hundreds of students, Monday is the first day of the new school year, and that includes Pittsburgh Public Schools.
AI can be a useful tool to help parents save time and money when they're doing back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips.
The last groups of college students will move in this weekend, and that means they're on their own, in more ways than one.
South Fayette ninth grader Jasim Khilji used community donations and hard work to get the monument built.
Students in the Connellsville Area School District are voicing concerns and fighting to reverse a decision to eliminate class rank.
With all the sounds, dancing, and music, you'd think it's the last day of school, not the first.
A nationally known educator who helps schools implement his innovative teaching methods visited Pittsburgh today. One local program is giving the highly praised Ron Clark Academy a try. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele spoke with him.
The New Kensington-Arnold School District is installing vape detectors in its junior and senior high schools.
U.S Rep. Summer Lee plans to introduce the Access to School Supplies Act.
Safety and security is always at the top of mind for parents, but especially at Back to School time. The safety experts at the FBI Pittsburgh field office stop by to chat about what parents and guardians need to know. Plus, a cool opportunity with the FBI for young people considering law enforcement and forensics as a career.
As back-to-school is in the air across the region, so is the threat of mold in several of the buildings and facilities across the district.
With every school bus that rolls down the street, pets are left behind after a summer of stimulation, often causing pet depression.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is celebrating its students while setting them up for success.
Families are shopping early for school supplies and scouting for discounts amid concerns about the potential impact of tariffs.
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Wright hosts the back-to-school event every year.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping educators stock up on teaching supplies in the midst of economic uncertainty across the country.
Whether it's on the school bus, commuting to school, or even on the roads during bus pick-up, everyone has to be safe.
We're just days away from many schools welcoming students back into the classroom, but getting there is always a challenge. Team PTL's Katie O'Malley spoke with Krise Transportation about the job openings they have as school is nearly back in session!
Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is changing at a rapid pace, and students aren't hesitating to use it in school.
Point Park says it's anticipating one of its largest freshman classes in history and doesn't have enough room for all of them.
The fire broke out along Apple Street shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
A tractor-trailer driver was charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he ran a red light and killed a school van driver in Westmoreland County last year.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
The fire broke out along Apple Street shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
Boaz is checking out Leona's Ice Cream.
Did you know it's National Mocktail Week? Daisy Jade introduces us to Madame Mocktail.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is in full swing. We're getting a taste of what's on the menu at Hofbräuhaus.
It's time to play What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
We're learning more about sound baths.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
Mike Tomlin thanked Steelers fans and reflected on his time as coach of the team after stepping down from his job on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Firefighters were called just after 2 a.m. Wednesday when the home along Apple Street in the city's Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood went up in flames.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A new business combines a play space for kids with a cafe for parents. Barry Pintar has more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
