School lockdown drills have become common — experts say they could be better
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Two suspects are on the loose after a teen student died from gunshot wounds outside his school.
The search for suspects responsible for the shooting death of a 15-year-old student outside of a Pittsburgh school continues into a second day.
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is on lockdown because of social media reports of a gun in the building, a spokesperson said.
Charges are pending after a student allegedly made a prank call about a gun at Brownsville Elementary School, prompting a lockdown.
All Pittsburgh Public schools will be in a modified lockdown Friday because of threats on social media.
Two corrections officers were hospitalized after an inmate allegedly stabbed one multiple times and hit another with a "lock in a sock."
Authorities are looking for a suspect following a bank robbery Wednesday morning that prompted a lockdown at three schools in Westmoreland County.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools employee undergoing a crisis prompting a temporary lockdown at Allderdice and Concord Thursday morning.
Pittsburgh Langley K-8 has been operating on a modified lockdown Thursday morning following an alleged threat overnight.
A modified lockdown was eventually lifted at Pine-Richland High School, as well as the school's secondary campus after a bullet was found in the cafeteria Wednesday.
A lockdown has been lifted at Taylor Allderdice High School after a gun was found near campus.
A school district in Westmoreland County was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon.
A middle school in Penn Hills was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after a reported shooting.
The Allegheny County Jail will be on modified lockdown for water tower repairs.
The South Butler County School District says it will resume modified lockdown status on Friday to "help alleviate concerns" following a shooting threat earlier this week.
A student has been taken into police custody and the South Butler County School District is operating on a "modified lockdown."
A "community safety issue" prompted a precautionary lockdown at Ringgold Elementary School South on Friday morning.
Youngstown State University has been placed on lockdown over reports of a suspect with a firearm on campus.
There will be a partial lift of the lockdown at the Allegheny County Jail, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
The Allegheny County Jail remains on lockdown until further notice, after 11 employees suddenly got sick from an unknown substance on Sunday.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania wants the state prison system to reinstate inmate mail and visitation privileges that have been suspended because about 50 guards and other employees have fallen sick in recent weeks.
The Allegheny County Jail has been placed on lockdown after 11 employees were sickened by an unknown odor or substance.
At least five workers at the state prison in Somerset County were taken to the hospital Thursday, as well as a guard at SCI Greene.
Pennsylvania's state prisons are on lockdown after staff members required treatment in recent weeks from exposure to a yet-unidentified substance described as a liquid synthetic drug.
A teacher who works with deaf children in Western Pennsylvania is facing child pornography charges.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
The city of Pittsburgh posted warning signs to homeless encampments along a North Shore river trail on Thursday.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
The Pittsburgh area's first flakes of the season have already arrived, but the impactful snow will take over late Thursday night and Friday morning.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
A teacher who works with deaf children in Western Pennsylvania is facing child pornography charges.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
The city of Pittsburgh posted warning signs to homeless encampments along a North Shore river trail on Thursday.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Bob Casey says he called Dave McCormick to congratulate him for winning the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race as a recount is underway.
A former Westmoreland County employee was charged with theft after detectives said he ordered unauthorized pay increases.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania spoke on the pick on social media.
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Pittsburgh Today Live is cooking up something special for the holiday season!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joined us for another exciting edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Senior food writer and dining critic for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Hal B. Klein, joined us with a guide to a culinary adventure right here in Pittsburgh.
We love getting nebby and checking out cool houses around town. We got to see Wiz Khalifa's house, which is now on the market in Washington County!
Daisy joined us from Barrett Elementary this morning to check out their creativity when it comes to supporting the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Pittsburgh EMS workers say they are understaffed and overstretched, racing from one call to the next.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Here's how a bar in the Pittsburgh area became a hangout spot for Cleveland Browns fans.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Hague returns to the Pirates after spending time with the club as a player in the early 2010s.
The 8-2 Steelers are taking on the 2-8 Browns in an AFC North rivalry game.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The first 10 names entering the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame could be announced as soon as next fall.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card, with the potential to trade the card for 30 years of Pirates season ticket behind home plate. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele visits a shop in Cranberry Township.
An eatery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is among the 100 best in America for 2024, according to OpenTable.
A former employee of the attorney general's narcotics division was in court Thursday on theft and forgery charges after she was charged with allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in funds to fuel her gambling addiction. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Responding to the complaints of neighbors, runners and pedestrians, the city posted warning signs to homeless encampments along a North Shore river trail on Thursday. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
