Pittsburgh Public Schools postpones vote on school closure plan hearings
The superintendent said that the board needs more information before making any decisions on school closures.
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The superintendent said that the board needs more information before making any decisions on school closures.
The school board is set to vote on Wednesday to start the process of closing schools and open a state-required public comment period.
Some students at two elementary schools in Pittsburgh got some sweet news about some sweet rides on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Public Schools announced a major development in how they get kids to and from school.
A parent is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a school security officer at Brashear High School.
More than 400 students from Pittsburgh Public Schools gathered on Duquesne University's campus on Tuesday to express their opinions and spark change.
School leaders have had to warn bus drivers and students to be even more careful.
In this week's KDKA In Your Neighborhood, we're visiting Pittsburgh Whittier K-5.
Pittsburgh Public Schools' board of directors presented a report that included plans for some school closures.
The plan would close or repurpose several schools within the district and it has the support of district leaders.
A preliminary proposal called for 16 schools to close with final recommendations calling for 14 closures.
A judge has dismissed the suit brought by Pittsburgh Public Schools to order a property reassessment in Allegheny County.
While schools are required to issue their own policies in response to ICE, most are saying they are focused on protecting students.
In this KDKA In Your Neighborhood, we visit Beechwood Elementary School!
During a recent school trip, the mother of a Pittsburgh Milliones student received a call from her daughter that she never expected.
The district made the announcement on Sunday evening.
17-year-old Micaiah Wheeler is facing eight counts of attempted homicide.
Gunshots were reportedly heard outside of Perry High School on Tuesday morning, according to emergency dispatchers.
A public hearing is set for Monday night to discuss Pittsburgh Public Schools' proposed 2025 budget.
As the district and the school board continue to look at a feasibility study, no changes will be implemented in the 2025-26 school year.
Student-athletes in Pittsburgh Public Schools could soon have to obtain a higher GPA to play sports.
The debate over the future of some Pittsburgh Public Schools continues.
The suspensions stem from a fight during a game last week.
Pittsburgh Public Schools got the recommendation to close more than a dozen schools across the district.
Investigators were unable to track down any potential suspects using security footage.
The 24-year-old outfielder was acquired from the Mets for cash considerations.
A man is facing charges after police broke up a large gathering of drag racers in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood.
The new torpedo bats some Yankees players used made for many home runs.
A Fayette County Lowe's manager is accused of stealing digital gift cards from contractors.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
The 24-year-old outfielder was acquired from the Mets for cash considerations.
A man is facing charges after police broke up a large gathering of drag racers in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood.
The new torpedo bats some Yankees players used made for many home runs.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A Fayette County Lowe's manager is accused of stealing digital gift cards from contractors.
A man has saved hundreds of lives with his government work in western Pennsylvania.
The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
At least 19 accounts were impacted after an 18-year-old man hacked into them in order to steal gas.
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
PTL Producer Maria DeBone is training for the half marathon event at the Pittsburgh Marathon! We're keeping up with her progress!
Maria D'Antonio joined us for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
A local group called Project Prom is helping young girls look their best without the big price tag.
A local home buying workshop is helping to relieve the stress of the entire process.
We were hooping it up with some celebrities this morning. Television's biggest reality TV stars are descending on the burgh to play some hoops, all for a good cause.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Microplastics are everywhere. While it can seem overwhelming to avoid them, Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to help simplify the process with some easy-to-follow steps.
The 24-year-old outfielder was acquired from the Mets for cash considerations.
The new torpedo bats some Yankees players used made for many home runs.
Pittsburgh native Matt DiMarsico scored the overtime winner against UConn on Sunday to give the team its first trip to the Frozen Four.
Archbishop Wood was eyeing the history books, but South Fayette had other things in mind.
Some people might be anxiously waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind about whether he's going to play this upcoming season.
Norfolk Southern wants two other companies to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
A Pittsburgh pizzeria is bringing home the title of World's Best Cheese Slice.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
The new BNY Fab Lab opened to the public on March 29.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The tour coincides with the band's fifth and newest studio album.
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
Pop-punk legends blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and AFI are among the headliners for the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival.
PTL Producer Maria DeBone is training for the half marathon event at the Pittsburgh Marathon! We're keeping up with her progress!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
Lowe's is paying to reimburse dozens of customers after one of its managers in Fayette County allegedly stole digital gift cards from contractors. Police say he accessed their rewards accounts, taking nearly $100,000. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
The sudden passing of Dr. Carl Medgaus has many patients scrambling, having paid thousands for treatments they'll never receive. KDKA Investigator Meghan Schiller spoke with a few patients who are looking for reimbursement for services they never received.
Two separate robberies took place in Lakawannock Township, targeting members of the Amish community, and now state police are searching for the suspect. KDKA's Ross Guidotti has more from Mercer County.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
