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.
A North Belle Vernon Barber spent five hours cutting hair for free on Sunday.
Anjuli Swords was diagnosed with stage-IV cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer in the bile ducts of the liver.
Some people might be anxiously waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind about whether he's going to play this upcoming season.
Min Woo Lee is finally a winner on the PGA Tour and it he had to sweat it out at the Houston Open.
Buffalo Township police are investigating the incident.
A North Belle Vernon Barber spent five hours cutting hair for free on Sunday.
Some people might be anxiously waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind about whether he's going to play this upcoming season.
Min Woo Lee is finally a winner on the PGA Tour and it he had to sweat it out at the Houston Open.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Buffalo Township police are investigating the incident.
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 Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
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.
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Ron joined us for some quick helpful tips on how make sure your phone is working and as clean as possible.
We got to meet Melissa from Dance Moms on the show today. She's trading in the dance floor for the soccer field, well, sort of.
Daisy stopped by Phipps Conservatory to check out their new exhibit, Tropical Forest Panama!
Chef Jon Lloyd was here to show us how to elevate your backyard BBQ with grilled lamb chops, homemade mint chimichurri and truffle-infused mashed potatoes.
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 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.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
Some people might be anxiously waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind about whether he's going to play this upcoming season.
Min Woo Lee is finally a winner on the PGA Tour and it he had to sweat it out at the Houston Open.
Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Sunday.
Thanks to the Steelers, six high schools and seven colleges met for a first-of-its-kind kickoff to the Girls Flag Football season.
You can watch Pittsburgh Riverhounds games during the 2025 UCL season in the player below.
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.
The actor 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.
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's got your full forecast!
Lorenzo Altobelli wanted to help families like Joey's using his shop, LA Fades.
Anjuli Swords was diagnosed with stage-IV cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer in the bile ducts of the liver.
Police say a contractor who isn't from the area confessed to spraypainting the side of the home from a business dispute.
Watch as Jeff Hathhorn, Brian Batko, and Mike DeCourcy join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
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.
