Parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says
A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children.
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A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
It might not even be Halloween yet, but those classroom holiday parties are coming up fast. Before you start stressing over snacks and crafts, we’ve got you covered.
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!
Reducing barriers to mental health care is the goal of a future bill to be proposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Kathleen Mahon, a school psychologist at Haine Elementary School in Cranberry, was named Best Buddies Advisor of the Year for the Pittsburgh region.
The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is hosting its annual White Cane Day Parade. It's not just a march, it's a powerful message. Katie O'Malley has more.
Mars Area Primary Center teacher Madison Davis has earned a big fan club between parents and kids alike. Parents say she gives 110% every day, creating themed classrooms and making every student feel like a star.
The back-to-school honeymoon is over, and for a lot of families, that means the behaviors are starting to show. Here are tips for how to cope.
Home ec is making a comeback. We talk to Mayfield Middle School teacher Sarah Dodd Radford about her crochet club.
In this Books & Beyond with Carrie Lane, of the Allegheny County Library Association, we're getting a look at the other cool and unique objects that your library card allows you to check out!
The Shaler Area School District is the latest to wrestle with the issue of closing a school.
Nick Rimer from Union High School explains his donation shelf and talks about what projects his students work on.
Former Ohio State football coach and current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel says he won't run for Ohio governor in 2026.
Nico Karagosian, president and CEO of the Marshall University Foundation, called the gift "transformative."
Starting next month, the Clairton City School District will require charter school students to take public transportation to school.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is learning more about Love Your Library Month at the Bridgeville Public Library!
A scramble is underway in Ohio over a staple of the back-to-school season: rides on the big yellow school bus.
A different kind of high school, Nazareth Prep, gives students hands-on experience to help them prepare for the future.
The state of West Virginia is overseeing school districts in eight counties, mostly for administrative and financial reasons.
We're talking with representatives from JAM Enterprises and Shields Embroidery about the #BeTheKindKid campaign for World Kindness Day.
Dominus was chartered through Woodland Hills, and it was denied approval to go virtual after a tied school board vote.
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is seeking nominations for its new class of 18 Under 18, a group of young people doing big things to help the community. We're talking with some of the past honorees about their projects and education.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
On this Teach Me Tuesday, we're catching up with Ryan Warner, an innovative math teacher at Keystone Oaks Middle School.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
Here's a recipe for David's holiday lemontini!
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
A 2-year-old girl was killed in a "non-intentional shooting" at a home in Columbus, Ohio, police said.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
A 2-year-old girl was killed in a "non-intentional shooting" at a home in Columbus, Ohio, police said.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Pittsburgh City Council heard hours of public testimony Saturday as it prepares to vote on a 2026 budget, while facing a $20 million deficit.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
We received almost 2,000 pictures of your pets enjoying the holidays, so we're going to show you as many as we can in less than a minute.
Sean Collier is back with another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Heather went behind the scenes at one of the latest PassPass Pittsburgh money drops.
The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and showing up empty-handed is not an option. Chef Crystal is serving up a showstopper with these crab cake stuffed shrimp.
We're back for another round of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offense.
For the 25th consecutive season, the Steelers are sending multiple players to the Pro Bowl Games.
Brandon Lowe, a two-time All-Star second baseman, is ready to make an impact in Pittsburgh after the Pirates acquired him from Tampa Bay.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A man was shot in Beechview on Tuesday night.
A community came together on Tuesday to remember a man shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood last week.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The holiday market in Downtown Pittsburgh is seeing high foot traffic still.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
