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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.
Congrats to the students from Keystone Oaks School District for their big wins at the Odyssey of the Mind competition!
Mary Denison took her non-profit Reading Ready Pittsburgh to the next level with a free bookstore that helps kids and parents alike.
Two groups have filed a lawsuit over an executive order by West Virginia's governor granting religious exemptions from required school vaccinations.
A Pittsburgh-based music ed-tech company is helping to turn songs written by students into performances on stage.
Some local students are getting ready to travel to Michigan for a one-of-a-kind competition that's all about problem solving. It's called Odyssey of the Mind and we got to see some of the inventions the students created.
12 campuses had been previously been considered for closure, but five of those are no longer on the chopping block.
After years at the Thomas Dance School and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Ashlinn Berger is on her way to Juilliard, a world-class performing arts school. Heather sat down with her before she packed her bags for the Big Apple.
Graduation season is in full swing and the biggest trend isn't just walking across the stage, it's the design on your graduation cap.
All week long, Team PTL is honoring their favorite teachers. This is Daisy Jade's pick!
Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, has been in the classroom for 14 years and told "CBS Mornings" authenticity is a big factor in her teaching.
During Financial Literacy Month, we want to highlight the work that Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is doing to help kids spend and save wisely.
Dr. Erica Smithwick, of Science Moms, joined us on Take Your Child to Work Day to lead us through a cool science experiment.
Amelia Ford and Julia Cody from Mad Science of Pittsburgh were here to teach us STEM science experiments for kids.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
In this KDKA In Your Neighborhood, we visit Pittsburgh Liberty K-5.
We spoke to Nahid Khajazada, a mechatronics student at CCAC, who was the inspiration behind the 2025 film "Rule Breakers," where a young girl in Afghanistan who wanted to learn robotics defied the Taliban and joined the country's first all-girls robotics team.
Katie was live at Moniteau School District where the creepy crawlies have taken over! It's their Creepers and Crawlers Community Day and we got a first look at the event.
The League of Innovative Schools brought more than 350 educators together in Pittsburgh to learn more about the future of teaching.
An eighth grader at Hampton Middle School is representing the Pittsburgh area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to.
The annual PSSA tests will be given statewide on the same day as Take Your Child to Work Day.
It's Teach Me Tuesday and we highlighted an educator who's getting her class up and moving. It's Mrs. Rachel Lint from Ringgold Elementary School.
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.
Today's 3 O'Clock Drop is all about the most ambitious thing you have on your bucket list.
The back-to-school honeymoon is over, and for a lot of families, that means the behaviors are starting to show. Here are tips for how to cope.
Home ec is making a comeback. We talk to Mayfield Middle School teacher Sarah Dodd Radford about her crochet club.
The Homeless Children's Education Fund held a rally in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
If your skincare routine feels more like a part-time job, you're going to want to hear what experts are saying about the latest beauty pivot.
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.