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Western Pennsylvania is facing a growing teacher shortage, as thousands have left the profession, while fewer enter it. KDKA investigative producer Tory Wegerski joined us with more information on this story.
Now that the pencils are purchased and the bags are packed, a local bookstore is helping kids gear up in a different way, through stories that build confidence.
West Virginia is banning seven artificial dyes from school meals before the start of class.
State-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see delays in payments.
Students at CCBC aren't just hitting the books; they're getting their hands dirty and unlocking futures they never imagined. We took you to a one-of-a-kind STEAMFest at CCBC. The Community College of Beaver County sponsored this segment.
Three state senators announced they will be introducing legislation to make all schools in Pennsylvania phone-free.
Cursive writing could be making a comeback in schools. So, we're testing out our own skills!
"Shark Week" is an annual summertime tradition. So, we called on the experts at Mad Science Pittsburgh to teach us more about these fascinating fish! It's a lesson we really sank our teeth into!
A West Virginia judge has allowed children from three families to attend school without required vaccinations.
A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty is arguing that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting.
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
Summer break is in full swing, but that doesn't mean learning has to take a vacation. We welcomed back teacher Caitlin Lucas to share creative ways to battle the dreaded summer slide.
A federal judge is blocking Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts.
Summer might scream pool parties and sleeping in, but it's also the perfect time for students to get one leg up on their future. Whether your kid is prepping for the college life or crushing a standardized test like the SAT, Barron Whited has some summer tips to keep them cool, confident and one step ahead.
A West Virginia woman has filed a lawsuit seeking a religious exemption from required school vaccinations for her young child.
A Pittsburgh-made coding program just hit 500,000 students and it all started in local schools. We learned more about how Carnegie Mellon University's computer science academy is preparing kids for the future.
There are so many fun ways to keep your kids engaged and learning at the same time this summer. Caitlin Lucas, a teacher and literary specialist, joined us to help us learn how.
You've probably grabbed a candy bar from a vending machine, but what about a book? It may seem like a novel idea, but this new machine is opening doors to learning, literacy and opportunity. This segment was sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association.
A federal judge in Massachusetts had blocked the Trump administration from laying off more than 1,300 employees at the Department of Education.
In today's Teach Me Tuesday, we spoke to Emily Parker, a teacher at Belle Vernon Area High School, about the impact she's made and about the teaching profession as a whole.
Worried about a summer reading slump? Don't sweat it. Bookstores and libraries have fun rewards to keep kids turning pages all summer long. We had the inside scoop on how to keep those pages turning.
Some local teens are taking their Wall Street level skills down south. Three siblings won Junior Achievement's Stock Market challenge and they'll be heading to Atlanta for a national competition called Future Bound.
Barron Whited, from Agora Cyber Charter School, was here to explain that your child may need some extra class time during the summer, and that's not a bad thing.
We love our teachers and we're showing them our appreciation with some last-minute, easy-to-make gifts.
The kids at Ave Marie Academy's Bethel Park campus have a bright future ahead, thanks to their teacher, Katie Billick and teacher's aide, Erin Tomley. They were featured on today's Teach Me Tuesday.
Pittsburgh mayoral candidates Corey O'Connor and Tony Moreno are debating on KDKA+.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
In most recent estimates, there's only one parking spot for every 11 truck drivers. But Pennsylvania has a fix on the way.
A dog trying to grab a plate of food accidentally turned on the stove, starting a fire at a home in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood.
At times, the rain will be scattered, with the best chance for rain and the highest rain rates occurring this afternoon from around 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Pittsburgh mayoral candidates Corey O'Connor and Tony Moreno are debating on KDKA+.
In most recent estimates, there's only one parking spot for every 11 truck drivers. But Pennsylvania has a fix on the way.
A dog trying to grab a plate of food accidentally turned on the stove, starting a fire at a home in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood.
At times, the rain will be scattered, with the best chance for rain and the highest rain rates occurring this afternoon from around 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Pittsburgh mayoral candidates Corey O'Connor and Tony Moreno are debating on KDKA+.
Voters in Pennsylvania will decide in November whether three Democratic state Supreme Court justices should keep their seats.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Americans are concerned about the effect of the shutdown on the economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
This closure marks the latest in a long list of retailers that have pulled out of the mall.
Spirit Christmas is coming to the Pittsburgh area this holiday season.
Some everyday grocery items are about to cost you a little less at Giant Eagle
In this week's Pop Talk Live, we're chatting with Bubba, from 100.7 Star Pittsburgh, about the latest in pop culture news.
In this Books & Beyond with Carrie Lane, of the Allegheny County Library Association, we're getting a look at the other cool and unique objects that your library card allows you to check out!
We're in the kitchen with our friend Doug Heilman, who has some baking hacks that aim to make things much easier in the kitchen.
In this Money Monday segment, Clearview Federal Credit Union is helping us put a new spin on a classic gameshow! Let's play Financial Feud!
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports and more. Plus, a preview what's to come on today's show.
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
KDKA Investigates looked into what's behind the county's success in preventing deadly crime.
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
Pittsburgh councilmembers plan on introducing new legislation that will change the zoning code for vape shops.
People who live next to a blighted and abandoned property in Sharpsburg say they're living in a nightmare.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, nearly one in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
The race kicked off at PPG Paints Arena early Sunday, all to benefit cancer research.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
Tattoo artists Angie and Jessica are helping women heal through the transformative art of post-mastectomy tattooing.
The fire broke out at Churchman Stadium around 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Penn State hasn't been unranked since November 2022.
Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and passed for two more as UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have relied on plenty of new faces while getting off to a 3-1 start.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
Leaders gave an update Friday on the efforts to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
A Pittsburgh city councilmember wants to sit down with city leadership to see what's going on.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting ready to open its new $1.7 billion terminal.
Taylor Swift fans waited in line for hours at a Target in the South Hills to get their hands on her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
The festival will kick off at 12 p.m. with a ceremonial beer keg tapping.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
In most recent estimates, there's only one parking spot for every 11 truck drivers out there. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn shares how a fix is on the way to Pennsylvania for the first time in decades.
It may be a tough day for your wallet with Amazon's fall sales extravaganza underway.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Innamorato initially proposed a 2.2 mill increase last year before county leaders settled for a 1.7 millage increase.
KDKA is getting ready for Election Day in Pittsburgh.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
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.
