As back-to-school nears, the fight over cellphones in classrooms rages on
Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
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Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
The email blasts are ramping up, offering early sales for back to school shopping on everything crayons to clothes. It may seem early but a family budget expert says you can benefit by starting early.
As COVID-19 cases rise amid the Omicron variant, several universities have changed their Spring 2022 plans.
As many aspects of everyday life continue to change and evolve amid the COVID-19 pandemic, education is one area that is included in that conversation.
As students return to the classroom, one issue has continued - a shortage of bus drivers.
A trip to the school nurse ends differently these days. Some schools are sending children home for sneezes and the sniffles.
A bill that would allow parents in Pennsylvania to exempt their children from wearing a mask at school cleared a state Senate committee on Tuesday as Republican lawmakers started making good on their pledge to counter the governor's statewide mask mandate.
Several school districts in Allegheny County are facing a food supply issue.
Parents say they're reaching their breaking point over the bus driver shortage.
Pittsburgh Public Schools released its plan to close schools should they experience a COVID-19 outbreak.
Members of the Hempfield Area School Board could join a lawsuit against the state's mask mandate for schools, or could file their own lawsuit.
Beaver Area High School and Dutch Ridge Elementary School will move to remote learning next week due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
As in-person classes will resume at the University of Pittsburgh on Monday, the return to the classroom is being met with a growing concern over COVID-19 cases.
We're weeks into the school year, and bus companies are still struggling to find enough bus drivers.
Some Pennsylvania physicians are offering stock doctor's notes for use by parents wishing to have their children exempted from wearing masks in school.
The first week of the statewide school mask mandate is coming to a close, but not without more protests.
The battle over masks in schools isn't just taking place during school board meetings, but among students, as well.
About 11 times more children too young to be vaccinated got COVID-19 in August compared to June, Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen said Wednesday.
From the high school to the middle school, parents in the Franklin Regional School District made sure their message was heard: "our children, our choice."
With over 100 people in quarantine, the Allegheny Clarion Valley School District will learn remotely on Wednesday.
A group called Back to School PA has already given $300,000 to school board candidates, including some in this region.
A group of students outside of Greater Latrobe Senior High School are protesting Pennsylvania's mask mandate for students and teachers.
Starting today, students at Highlands Middle School will be utilizing remote learning due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
In an effort to keep schools from shutting down due to COVID-19, a statewide mask mandate in all Pennsylvania schools will go into effect this week.
COVID-19 cases are rising, especially in kids, as students return to school.
Wright hosts the back-to-school event every year.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
Motorists should expect congestion, delays, and detours throughout Oakland and surrounding neighborhoods.
Police say investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Wright hosts the back-to-school event every year.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
Motorists should expect congestion, delays, and detours throughout Oakland and surrounding neighborhoods.
Police say investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Pennsylvania Democrats are promoting a bill that would ban federal agents from wearing masks while working in the state.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
We'll miss our beloved Team PTL members, Patty and Steve! We wish them all the best in retirement!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking to invite a unique guest to your final summer pool party, Merveda the Mermaid is available in western Pennsylvania! Team PTL's Daisy Jade gets to know the aquatic attraction!
What's summer without a little bit of outdoor competition? Team PTL has a little bit of friendly fun thanks to Yinz Bounce N'AT!
If you're still looking for some last-minute summer fun, you can head to DelGrosso's Park in Altoona, and that's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade learning about all the fun they have to offer!
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Kickoff for the Steelers-Buccaneers game is set for 7 p.m. and you can watch the game on KDKA-TV.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Gary Parker Memorial Park in West Mifflin was the site Saturday afternoon of a special back-to-school bash put on by a local WNBA champion.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
An elementary school teacher and youth volleyball coach in Butler County has been arrested and is accused of sexual misconduct involving a teenager. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley has the latest details.
Watch as teams from Armstrong, Butler, and Carmichaels high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Armstrong, Butler, and Carmichaels high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
