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As the students return to class in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, they arrive amidst a school-wide effort to improve attendance numbers – and security.
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As the students return to class in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, they arrive amidst a school-wide effort to improve attendance numbers – and security.
It's a 25-state bus tour over a 100-day period and today the bus stopped in Pittsburgh in East Liberty in the Kingley Association parking lot.
Some flyers have been posted on utility poles in a Swissvale neighborhood, and not everyone is happy with them.
Here's a round up of some of Tuesday's top news stories from the KDKA Afternoon News.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John spend the morning with Dr. Christian Conte, a local nationally recognized family therapist and anger management expert, about how to deal with the Newtown,Conn. school shootings.
Police are investigating after two people were wounded in separate shooting incidents Tuesday night.
It was a deadly weekend in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas--- four people killed in 48 hours. In a year of killing in Pittsburgh, this weekend's series of gun violence started Friday in Wilkinsburg.
Allegheny County Police are investigating the fatal shooting of another student who recently graduated from East Allegheny High School in North Versailles.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old Homestead man was fatally wounded when shots were fired at his home overnight and three other people were wounded in a separate shooting nearby a short time later.
Pittsburgh police are stepping up patrols after a double murder Thursday capped off a violent week on the city's North Side. Police are blaming it on gang violence.
As the summer moves forward, there appears to be more and more shootings and many of the victims are teenagers. In response to what police are calling gang violence, they are stepping up their presence, particularly in the city's North Side section.
Police have issued arrest warrants for two men following separate shooting incidents, one in West Mifflin and the other in Penn Hills, overnight that left three people dead.
The mayor of Homestead says she plans on doing whatever is necessary to keep a recent surge of violence that has left four people injured from continuing in her town.
When John Shick entered Western Psych he was armed with a box of ammunition and two handguns, which were later found by his prone body.
Owners of the Angels Night Club and Restaurant will close the bar in order to avoid prosecution.
Police are looking for gunmen in three separate shootings in Pittsburgh neighborhoods overnight.
A recent string of deadly shootings prompted Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper to address the violence during a news conference today at Pittsburgh Police Headquarters.
KDKA AM's Larry Richert talks to Valerie Dixon, who lost her son to violence ten years ago, and what message she has for the current violence in Pittsburgh.
Police are investigating after gunfire broke out late Wednesday night in McKeesport, leaving two people wounded and bullet holes in two vehicles. Officials say two people were injured in the incident.
Police continue to investigate following a late night shooting on Pittsburgh's North Side that sent three people to the hospital.
One woman is dead after being hit by a car in Washington County.
The Pittsburgh area started Thursday with lows near freezing.
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
A corrections officer died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning, authorities say.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
One woman is dead after being hit by a car in Washington County.
The Pittsburgh area started Thursday with lows near freezing.
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
A corrections officer died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning, authorities say.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling following a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
For the third time in the team's history, the Steelers played in a major matchup against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing the Kansas City Chiefs today. Here's how to watch the Christmas Day game.
Here's what Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson gifted the offensive line for the holidays.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
How Steelers fans are bringing together their holiday and team spirit
Here are some tips and tricks for the gift return rush.
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours has the latest forecast!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and KDKA Radio's Suzie Cool discuss the sports topics of the day.
Steelers fans KDKA-TV talked with before Wednesday's game were filled with holiday hope, but their moods turned a little sour after the clock hit zero. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has the reaction to this late-season skid.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
