Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
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Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
Sunday afternoon, the Beaver County community shared a prayer to end gun violence in Baden.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
"The plot chickens," reads a TSA Instagram caption recounting the "personal fowl."
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
The mayor's comments come after Pittsburgh has seen an uptick in gun violence.
The event honors those lost to gun violence.
The gun safety debate rages on.
The agreement is a breakthrough in school safety, mental health programs, and gun curbing.
The group hosted a cookout in an effort to spread its message.
Following the mass shooting in Texas, Gov. Wolf and others called for stricter gun laws.
State Rep. Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, said people are dying from inaction.
Recent events locally show the tragic consequences of children getting their hands on firearms not secured by their parents.
In the wake of two accidental shootings, the call is out for gun owners to be more responsible.
The state Supreme Court has upheld the right of organizations and individuals to sue municipalities that enact gun safety measures.
In the wake of a child being accidentally shot in Monroeville, gun experts are helping to promote safety and training.
A gun safety message is scheduled to run in two Pittsburgh movie theaters.
NASCAR rejected advertisements for its souvenir programs from multiple firearms companies earlier this summer.
A high school student decorated her graduation cap with the hope to raise awareness for gun safety.
A red flag rule allows authorities to temporarily seize guns from people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.
The Pittsburgh City Council is digging in on its attempt to ban certain types of weapons, even after the Allegheny County District Attorney says it "does not have the authority to pass" proposed legislation to ban assault weapons in the city.
The gun control debate in Pittsburgh will heat up Tuesday morning.
A bald eagle rescued in York County, Pennsylvania, died of lead poisoning, prompting a wildlife center to issue a plea for hunters.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
The FBI has been in touch with the Mexican government and Mexican law enforcement regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
The two men crashed into multiple police cars and attempted to flee, according to the East Palestine Police Department.
The temperatures will climb into or near 60 degrees in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday, but rain is coming with it.
A bald eagle rescued in York County, Pennsylvania, died of lead poisoning, prompting a wildlife center to issue a plea for hunters.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
The FBI has been in touch with the Mexican government and Mexican law enforcement regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The two men crashed into multiple police cars and attempted to flee, according to the East Palestine Police Department.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
It's the time of year when the green milkshakes, better known as the Shamrock Shake, return to McDonald's! PTL got a preview of the classic drink and learned that this year, all purchases are going toward a good cause!
As part of Black History Month, we highlight the story of how Anthony Cayce went from a crew member at the McDonald's in East Liberty to the owner and operator. He took time out of his day to talk to PTL's Daisy Jade.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is legendary, but before you start drinking your green beers, you can get a workout in! Troy Schooley and Michael Costello from P3R join PTL to talk about the Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is ready to raise the curtain on another spectacular performance of the classic "Annie!" Pittsburgh Today Live's Daisy Jade got an inside look of what theater-goers can expect from this performance!
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
The former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested for suspected misconduct in public office after revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files. King Charles III's younger brother was arrested on his 66th birthday.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Baldwin-Whitehall and Aliquippa are making significant changes heading into next season. As KDKA's Chilekasi Adele learned, one school will be independent, while the other will be in a new classification.
The Team Canada and Penguins captain left the quarterfinal game against Czechia with an injury and did not return. On Thursday morning, Head Coach Jon Cooper did not rule him out for the remainder of the tournament.
If you see a giant wiener on wheels driving through Pittsburgh, don't be shocked, it's just the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile! Mikey Hood and Team PTL had a "frank" conversation with the driver!
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.
