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Teacher shot by 6-year-old files $40 million lawsuit, claims warnings ignored
Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher in Virginia, is suing school officials for allegedly ignoring multiple warning signs on the day of the shooting.
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Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher in Virginia, is suing school officials for allegedly ignoring multiple warning signs on the day of the shooting.
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Shawn Brokos, the Director of Community Security for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, following yesterday's tragic shooting at a Nashville school.
Community members gathered to discuss what can be done.
The Edgewood Borough council put together today's event to provide an open space for the community to share what they're feeling and provide support structures and resources for those who might need help.
Abby Zwerner, 25, was listed in stable condition. She's described as dedicated and hard-working. Parents were speaking out, along with a grandmother who provided aid.
Officials in the city of Enoch said Michael Haight, 42, took his own life after killing his wife, mother-in-law and the couple's five children.
On this past Black Friday, more than 190,000 background checks were conducted on people buying guns.
According to a new study published in the medical journal JAMA Network, the U.S. has seen more than 1.1 million firearm deaths from 1990 to 2021.
A teenager in Bensalem contacted an acquaintance via video chat asking for help disposing of a dead body, police say.
Jessica Wilczewski says supervisor who attacked colleagues in a breakroom "made sure who he wanted dead, was dead."
Mayor Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh police Commander Richard Ford and community leaders made an emotional plea to people living in city to do their part to help end gun violence.
Several local congregations joined together in Mt. Lebanon on Sunday for an interfaith prayer service to remember the lives lost and to pray for healing and change as gun violence in the area continues to soar.
Faith leaders of all denominations led an interfaith prayer service to remember lives lost to gun violence in and around Pittsburgh.
The interfaith prayer service will begin at 3 p.m. at Saint Paul's Church in Mount Lebanon.
Gainey pointed to a decrease in murders in Homewood as an example of the initiative working.
Mayor Gainey along with members of his administration provided an update to the community in Homewood on their all-in anti-violence initiative. KDKA's Royce Jones has the story.
Investigators say all five victims were football players and were shot after a scrimmage.
The order bans guns and other deadly weapons from city parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds and pools. It makes no exceptions for people with permits to carry.
With so much gun violence occurring throughout the area recently, faith leaders from all around Allegheny Co. held a vigil on Wednesday to pray over the sitiuation.
Those participating will wear shirts with the dates and names of those who have been killed.
Several Pittsburgh-area churches will hold a prayer walk today to honor the lives lost to gun violence. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the details.
CeaseFirePA and the Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence conducted the survey.
The City of Pittsburgh's FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon.
From June 30 until July 5, some city police and public safety crews will respond to fireworks-related calls throughout the city.
A strong cold front has passed with much cooler, less humid air rushing across our region.
We are just about four days away from the Fourth of July, which means that many people are already heading to their destinations.
Multiple fire crews responded to a scene in Scott Township on Sunday.
The City of Pittsburgh's FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon.
From June 30 until July 5, some city police and public safety crews will respond to fireworks-related calls throughout the city.
A strong cold front has passed with much cooler, less humid air rushing across our region.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the Pittsburgh area.
We are just about four days away from the Fourth of July, which means that many people are already heading to their destinations.
Ohio lawmakers are advancing a ban on transgender students using bathrooms that fit their gender identity.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
School meal debt for students in Pennsylvania is up to nearly $80 million, but it could be erased with new legislation.
Work by Pennsylvania lawmakers to complete a new budget is on track to blow through Monday's start of the new fiscal year.
Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that received approval from the state House.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
Instacart and Giant Eagle will now accept SNAP benefits on orders made via the Instacart app.
Savings can be found by traveling just a short distance out of the area.
Budget coach Brittany Newcomb joined us to share some tips for tackling your next grocery list.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Daisy spent the morning at the Big Butler Fair today and this time we got to see what's new with the animals at this year's event!
Katie was live this morning learning more about Babesburgh and how you can get involved!
The classics never go out of style. Heather took a field trip to Sognatore Salon to see what's new with the "bob" cut.
Madison and Megan, from Pastries A-La-Carte, joined us on the show to help us make some Fourth of July-themed desserts ahead of the big holiday!
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
The story of Mario Ashkar and his employment with the city gets stranger and stranger.
In emails obtained through a right-to-know request, the city parks director takes full responsibility.
Smoke and vape shops are springing up in business districts in the Pittsburgh area.
Questions have been raised about how the director of the Beaver County Housing Authority and her board members are spending the public's money.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A mission to bless families one miracle at a time began 15 years ago when the Smith family from Erie had twins.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez hit two-run homers in the fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Adam Duvall's single in the 10th inning drove in Luke Williams from second base as the Atlanta Braves overcame a strong start by Pittsburgh rookie Paul Skenes and beat the Pirates 2-1.
The Penguins also received a second-round pick in 2025 in the trade.
Crosby and Karlsson will represent their respective countries at the 4 Nations Face-Off
The Penguins will make two selections in the second round, one in the fourth, one in the sixth, and two in the seventh.
Ketchup red is the color of the summer -- at least according to Heinz and Kate Spade.
TSA announced changes are coming to the security checkpoints at Pittsburgh International Airport next month as a record number of people are flying.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
Washington County leaders are getting ready for the Pony League World Series, which brings in lots of money for the county.
The city of Pittsburgh has abruptly halted work on the new billion-dollar UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The King of Rock 'n' Roll's blue suede shoes were bought by an American collector during an auction on June 28.
A Taylor Swift-inspired dance camp encourages new friendships and memories through dance in Westmoreland County.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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The City of Pittsburgh's FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
The City of Pittsburgh is bringing back its Fireworks Task Force.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
We are about four days away from the Fourth of July, which means many people are already heading to their destinations. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Human remains were recovered from the Allegheny River in Springdale Borough on Sunday.
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.
Check out some of the pictures and video from my visit to Hickory Hearth Highlands!