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Former Uvalde school police officials charged after school shooting response
The charges come more than two years after a teenage gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
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The charges come more than two years after a teenage gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
A Texas prosecutor has convened a grand jury to investigate the Uvalde school shooting that killed 21 people, multiple media outlets reported.
The Justice Department's report points to "cascading failures" by the police chief and other law enforcement responding to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 2022.
Principal Dan Marburger was critically wounded during a Jan. 4 attack when a 17-year-old shooter opened fire at Perry High School, killing a student and injuring several others.
County education boards in West Virginia could contract with military veterans and retired law enforcement officers to provide armed security at K-12 public schools under a bill passed by the Republican-controlled state Senate.
A national foundation formed after the Uvalde school shooting is recognizing the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
A national foundation formed after the Uvalde school shooting is recognizing the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
Police said a faculty member had been shot and killed at a chemistry department building on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
U.S. authorities say they arrested a Washington state man who made more than 20 "swatting" calls around the country and in Canada, prompting real emergency responses to his fake reports of bombs, shootings or other threats.
A motive for the shooting that killed six people, including three children, remains unknown.
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
Authorities identified the six victims as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all 9 years old, and 61-year-old Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, 60, and 61-year-old Mike Hill.
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson were killed in a rampage at the university Monday night.
Diane Toscano, an attorney for Abby Zwerner, said that administrators were warned multiple times that the boy might have a gun.
The weapon was legally owned, but police declined to comment on how it was stored in the child's home.
The jury found the mitigating factors outweighed the aggravating factors.
Law enforcement members will be on call to help de-escalate any school shooting threat.
The 14-year-old shot one person and then ran away from the school in April.
Jim'mare Crosby, the accused shooter at Erie High School, agreed to have his case transferred to adult criminal court.
Grief, death, and a lack of progress have plagued the United States for nearly two decades.
The bill has spent more than a year in the Judiciary Committee.
A man is accused of killing and dismembering a missing 14-year-old in Mercer County.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather, Mikey, Kelly and Boaz!
Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum is starring as Zeus in a new Netflix series that will be released in August.
Allegheny County police have charged a New Kensington man in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash in North Braddock in November 2023.
Three men were arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine after a traffic stop in North Versailles.
A man is accused of killing and dismembering a missing 14-year-old in Mercer County.
Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum is starring as Zeus in a new Netflix series that will be released in August.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the Pittsburgh area.
Allegheny County police have charged a New Kensington man in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash in North Braddock in November 2023.
Three men were arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine after a traffic stop in North Versailles.
President Joe Biden is awarding the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive deep in Confederate territory during the Civil War and drove it north for 87 miles as they destroyed railroad tracks and telegraph lines.
One Pennsylvania election official is warning of how high turnover among experienced election workers could cause some problems in the 2024 presidential election
Seven Washington County residents and two local organizations have sued the Washington County commissioners, saying their mail-in ballots in the April primary were disqualified without notice, disenfranchising them. KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
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!
Boaz and Rania are back in the kitchen whipping up a delicious key lime pie!
Hold on to your tails, Pittsburgh! Anthrocon has returned to Pittsburgh to embrace the fabulous fun of the furries. Daisy was at the convention center this morning to get a first look of Anthrocon 2024.
In today's Eye on Health, we're talking about keeping our eyes safe. Dr. Sarah Zambotti, an optometrist with Allegheny Health Network, joined us to talk more about the most common summer-related eye problems among patients.
On the show today, we had cocktail recipes with a red, white and blue theme. Dave Kuiawa, from Fine Wine and Good Spirits, was back with drinks we can add to the menu for the holiday weekend.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
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.
The Fourth of July is two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
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.
The women's club is expected to begin competing in 2025 and now we have five potential names.
The 18th at Butler CC is one of the best finishing holes in the area.
It was Nolan Gorman's second career grand slam.
Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have unveiled their regular season schedule for the 2024-25 season.
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.
Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum is starring as Zeus in a new Netflix series that will be released in August.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
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.
There’s nothing like good music on a warm summer night. Heather, Kelly and Mikey share the songs that are on their summer playlists this season.
In this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Natalie Gentile from Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh talks about the pressures of trying to return to your pre-baby body after pregnancy.
Boaz is shaking things up on this week’s Cookie Quest. He went to Leona’s in Lawrenceville to sample the cookies on their ice cream sandwiches.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham, Mikey Hood and Kelly Dzanaj!
Pittsburgh Brewing Company and Turner's Dairy are teaming up once again to make a Pittsburgh classic!
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
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.