Ex-West Virginia school system employee accused in scheme to steal $3.4 million
A former county school maintenance director in West Virginia is being charged in a scheme to steal about $3.4 million from a local board of education.
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A former county school maintenance director in West Virginia is being charged in a scheme to steal about $3.4 million from a local board of education.
After learning about the "lighthouse" designation, we talked about the programs that are changing the way students learn right here in Western Pa.
Three Western Pa. school districts were recognized for their innovation and positive change for their students. Ryan Rydzewski, of the Grable Foundation, was here to talk about this with us.
A lawsuit filed by a pair of Massachusetts families is adding to the backlash against an approach to reading instruction that some schools still use despite evidence that it's not the most effective.
It's the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding ways to tap taxpayer money used more typically for public schools.
A program that incentivizes West Virginia families to pull their children out of K-12 public schools by offering them government-funded scholarships to pay for private school or homeschooling is expanding to cover military families that temporarily relocate out of state.
Junior Achievement of Western Pa. is hosting a stock market challenge at Stage AE in December. Doug Knepper, the educational content and curriculum manager at Junior Achievement of Western Pa., joined us to tell us more about the event. This segment is sponsored by Junior Achievement of Western Pa.
Natalie Ozeas fell in love with music when she was a child and now, even in retirement, she's still sharing that love with students.
Barron Whited, of Agora Cyber Charter School, stops by with some advice for the parents and students who are navigating the college application process this fall!
Pittsburgh Public Schools got the recommendation to close more than a dozen schools across the district.
A Pennsylvania judge has blocked Penn State's Board of Trustees from voting to remove a member who is suing the board over access to financial information.
A few Pittsburgh-area universities earned some top honors after being featured on the nationwide and statewide lists.
A student-athlete at Gettysburg College allegedly carved a racial slur onto another student-athlete's body, officials and the victim's family said.
Sen. Doug Mastriano's lawsuit seeks at least $10 million in damages from defendants.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds families typically pay as much as 60 cents per dollar for each electronic payment transaction.
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
Authorities say one teenager was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting near an Ohio high school campus about an hour after a football game.
Dr. Jimyse Brown and Mike Hennessy, from the Moonshot Museum, joined us to talk more about a pair of NASA astronauts who will be staying solar until the new year.
They hope to avoid a strike but claim the school has neglected their duty to bargain in good faith.
Schools have breaks spread throughout the year, but none so long as summer vacation. The lengthy break dates back to the 19th century.
Continuing our back-to-school coverage, we had Dr. Erica Smithwick on. She's a member of Science Moms. Dr. Smithwicks showed us some DIY experiments you can try at home!
A small West Virginia school will remain open after a judge sided with residents who fought a decision to relocate classes due to contaminated groundwater in the town being on a national cleanup priority list.
A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
Light snow will be possible over the next couple of days, along with cold weather in the Pittsburgh area.
Someone dropped 10 boxes of toys off in the middle of a Brentwood Borough public hearing.
The resort says it will officially open for the season on Saturday with an opening day celebration that will a live DJ, cookies, hot cocoa, and more.
James Miller was sentenced to 22 to 44 years in prison for shooting at two troopers in East Huntingdon Township last year.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
Light snow will be possible over the next couple of days, along with cold weather in the Pittsburgh area.
Someone dropped 10 boxes of toys off in the middle of a Brentwood Borough public hearing.
The resort says it will officially open for the season on Saturday with an opening day celebration that will a live DJ, cookies, hot cocoa, and more.
James Miller was sentenced to 22 to 44 years in prison for shooting at two troopers in East Huntingdon Township last year.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to around 30 countries in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.
"I haven't heard of anyone step back," Gov. Patrick Morrisey told CBS News in an interview. "They wanted to stay. They wanted to complete the mission and serve their state and country."
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
We're getting in the holiday spirit with toys, music, and giving all month long.
Learn about the right pre- and post-workout food. It’s the third part of our "KISS" fitness series with Aubrey Worek.
Duquesne Light Company and Chef Chris Galarza show how an induction stove can cook faster, more safely, and more efficiently.
Dr. Lori’s antique appraisal theme this week is all things chilly!
KDKA's Chilekasi Adele joins PTL for a snow report from Bloomfield.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
On Monday, Pittsburgh City Council took aim at a controversial $6 million comprehensive plan, saying the public is being short-changed.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
With costs expected to go up for the Affordable Care Act, people are examining potentially more affordable options.
Beginning in fall 2026, Independence Health System will operate under the WVU Medicine brand.
Pitt used a 16-0 run to take a 61-57 lead with 6:23 remaining but Texas A&M answered with an 18-3 run of their own.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made multiple roster moves on Tuesday.
Mike Tomlin isn't immune to the boos that followed the Pittsburgh Steelers after their blowout loss to Buffalo.
Sidney Crosby is on the verge of breaking Mario Lemieux's record for career regular-season points with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Brentwood Borough Police Chief Adam Zeppuhar says he doesn't know who the person is, noting that they made the donation anonymously.
Police are searching for several suspects accused of trying to steal an ATM from a Sheetz in Cheswick on Monday.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
A self-proclaimed Pittsburgh social media influencer was indicted for the "relentless" stalking and harassment of nearly a dozen women across multiple states.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
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.
