Bringing awareness to help prevent teen suicide - "Be there and be willing to hear them."
After recent teen suicides in the Pittsburgh area, here are signs that friends and family can look for to step in and prevent a tragedy.
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After recent teen suicides in the Pittsburgh area, here are signs that friends and family can look for to step in and prevent a tragedy.
A West Virginia judge ordered that a monitor be put in place to oversee state child protective services placements in hotels and camps after a 12-year-old boy in state care attempted suicide in a hotel room.
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Can you imagine biking 3,000 miles? One woman is doing just that across the U.S. and she's riding through Pittsburgh.
Some Republican lawmakers in West Virginia want to ban transgender youth at risk for self-harm or suicide from accessing medical interventions such as hormone therapy.
One in eight people globally are living with a mental health condition. Mental health organizations in the Pittsburgh area are reminding people to raise awareness and help break the stigma.
Mental health experts say the three-digit number has made help more accessible than before.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Allison Spinneweber, the owner of East End Therapists, about the growing mental health crisis among teenagers -- what's behind it and how to help parents understand.
The walk kicked off this morning at Highmark Stadium in Station Square.
Help is just a short phone call away.
James Madison University said it will cancel the remainder of its softball season as the death of student athlete Lauren Bernett was ruled a suicide.
Mental health matters: That's the message that's rapidly spreading in the wake of Lauren Bernett's sudden death amid a spike in suicides among women's college athletes.
The country music star died by suicide according to her daughters.
Callers can reach help now at (800) 273-TALK (8255), before the change in July.
Police in Ohio say two young girls were shot and killed in a Columbus apartment and their father then shot and killed himself.
The Federal Communications Commission is moving ahead with plans to designate a three-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988.
A memorial now sits at the site where police believe a man used an explosion and fire to kill himself on his daughter's wedding day.
The suicide rate rose 41% in the United States from 1999 to 2016, and the people at the highest risk have a few factors in common, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open on Friday.
A grieving York County mother is using her heartache to warn other parents of the dangers that lurk on the internet.
On Sunday night, Port Authority Police found Drew Camoosa, a depressed and suicidal man from New Jersey, walking along the railroad tracks near the East Busway.
Allegheny County Police are investigating after a patient committed to Western Psych was found dead in the Ohio River.
Pittsburgh Police saved the life of a man who attempted to commit suicide from a bridge in Oakland.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Gerhardt Konig is facing attempted murder charges and is being held on $5 million bail.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool said it was particularly concerning that one student talked about bringing a gun onto the school bus on Friday.
Brittnee Boot's night out at a sports bar was supposed to just be dinner with her kids, but it turned into a life-changing moment.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Gerhardt Konig is facing attempted murder charges and is being held on $5 million bail.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool said it was particularly concerning that one student talked about bringing a gun onto the school bus on Friday.
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.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
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.
The U.S. Postal Service says consumers should be on the lookout for fraudsters.
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service.
Sean Collier is back with another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Katie rolled up her sleeves and took on the ultimate spring cleaning mission: cleaning the air ducts. This segment was sponsored by Stanley Steemer.
Chef Bill Fuller was here to show us how we can take those frozen foods we forgot about in the freezer and turn them into some delicious meals.
Pittsburgh-native and star of season 48's edition of "Survivor" joined Pittsburgh Today Live to talk more about how the tribal merge this season could shake everything up.
Expiration dates have a sneaky way of creeping up on us, so we're put our knowledge to the test. Ron was here to show us different food and products to see if we can guess when they expire.
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.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Jiri Kulich scored twice as part of a five-goal second period, and the Buffalo Sabres routed Pittsburgh 7-3 in an outing Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke an NHL record for point-per-game consistency he shared with Wayne Gretzky.
Kyle Stowers hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the debut of Marlins manager Clayton McCullough.
Sidney Crosby has made more history as he skates toward the end of the 2024-25 season.
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.
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.
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices.
Kendra Ross, Duolingo's director of social impact, is making a difference.
In 2026, one building in the Strip District will transform into Isaly's!
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.
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
It was a rare opportunity for voters to hear from all four people running for mayor of Pittsburgh.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
For Brittnee Boot, a night out with her kids at a Fayette County sports bar was supposed to just be dinner together. It became a life-changing night they'll never forget. KDKA's Jessica Guay has the story.
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.
