Carnot-moon
LATEST NEWS
Pittsburgh councilman seeks to restore in-person option to obtain permits
More than four years after the City of Pittsburgh moved all permitting services online because of the covid-19 pandemic, a councilman wants in-person services restored. Pittsburgh has been without an in-person option for those who need permits since March 2020. A new city office building Downtown called 412 Boulevard of...
Pittsburgh native named new Kennywood general manager
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood. Assistant general manager Ricky Spicuzza has been promoted, the park announced on Monday. He'll also serve as the general manager of Sandcastle Water Park. In a video, Spicuzza said like many Pittsburghers, he grew up coming to Kennywood and had his very first ride on the Jack Rabbit. He called it an "honor and a privilege" to be the general manager of Kennywood and Sandcastle. Spicuzza began his Kennywood career in 2002 as a food and beverage team member in the Pagoda. Over the past two...
Mellon’s Orchard pushes for zoning change to build East Liberty apartments
In December 2022, Mellon’s Orchard Acquisition LLC’s application to build 264 apartments in East Liberty was rejected by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Now, the company is trying to have the property rezoned to get the project built. After Mellon’s Orchard appealed the zoning board’s decision, the city...
‘Blue-Collar’ LB Payton Wilson is Ready for Steelers Training Camp to Start
The Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker room in one of the deepest position pools that the team has as they enter the season with Elandon Roberts, Patrick Queen, Mark Robinson, Cole Holcomb and third-round pick Payton Wilson. The 2023 Butkus Award winner will have to win a role as he is...
Pittsburgh gets a break from the high temperatures, but showers and thunderstorms are possible
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today we finally get relief from the extreme heat and also some much-needed rain for the region as many are looking at abnormally to moderate drought conditions. Nothing severe is expected just a general thunderstorm. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThe Laurel Highlands could see a few stronger storms as they are under a marginal risk for severe weather (1 out of 5). Highs today stay in the upper 70s and low 80s. A cold front will sweep through the region bringing this rain and breezy conditions, then after that, we are cool, dry, and comfortable for a long stretch! Tomorrow humidity will be lower than what we've had with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. This break is well needed after we had our 14th 90-degree day of the year so far yesterday which is well above the average that we normally see. The gorgeous weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s! Tuesday is the next chance for rain. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Pirates’ Ace Paul Skenes Tosses Scoreless Inning in All-Star Debut; Highlights
All eyes are on the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, and Pittsburgh Pirates’ prized rookie Paul Skenes took the mound in the bottom of the first inning. Skenes became the first Pirates’ starter since Jerry Reuss in 1975 to start an All-Star Game and the first ever player drafted No. 1 to start the Midsummer Classic the very next year.
2024-25 Pittsburgh Steelers Odds: Odds to win Super Bowl, NFL Playoffs, Division
At +5000, the Pittsburgh Steelers are No. 18 in the NFL in terms of Super Bowl-winning odds as of July 16. The Steelers had a 10-7 record last season, and they were knocked out in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Their offense averaged 17.9 points per game (27th in the league), while their defense allowed 19.1 (sixth).
Widow of victim at Trump rally refused call from President Joe Biden
The widow of the victim that was killed during the assassination attempt at the Trump rally on Saturday refused a phone call from President Joe Biden. Corey Comperatore, 50, tragically lost his life on Saturday when a would-be assassin tried to murder Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday in Butler, Pa. Comperatore died […]
Former DHS agent: No one should have had building access
As the investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump moves forward, a former Homeland Security agent says there should have been some things done differently to avoid the incident this past Saturday. Read more from WBEN:
'Could've-Happened-Here' Thoughts by Festival Park Staff
(WGTD)---A few Racine area residents watched the events that unfolded in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday night with somewhat of a unique perspective. They are employed by the management company that runs the City of Racine’s Festival Park—the site of a Trump outdoor rally on June 18th. Kevin MacDougall is...
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes retires the side in hitless first inning of All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Skenes became the fifth rookie to start an All-Star Game, retiring Steven Kwan, Gunnar Henderson and Aaron Judge for the National League in a hitless first inning on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old right-hander, who has just 11 big league appearances, started Kwan with a 98.2...
$1 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off sold in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $1 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket was won in Butler County. The Kwik Fill, located at 631 West New Castle Street in Zelienople, sold the winning ticket and will receive a $5,000 bonus. The winning ticket, Instant $1,000,000 Jackpot, is a $20 scratch-off ticket with a top prize of […]
Pirates GM Ben Cherington hopes 21-man draft class contains right mix of experience, potential
Jul. 16—The Pittsburgh Pirates selected 21 players over the past three days of the MLB Draft in hopes of building a stronger farm system with prospects who someday might impact the playing field and clubhouse at PNC Park. General manager Ben Cherington and his talent evaluators vetted and eventually selected 11 pitchers, four shortstops, three outfielders, two catchers and a third baseman. ...
Former Trump family security detail member gives insight on assassination attempt
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati security expert, who has worked on details for the Trump family, is offering insight on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Tyler Demmien says he has worked closely with the Trump family during visits to the Tri-State and at Trump rallies.
Local man has firsthand account of attempted assassination
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville man had front row seats to a shocking sight that hasn’t happened in over 50 years: an attempt on the life of a presidential candidate. Mike Boatman, an attendee of Saturday's rally in Butler, PA, sat down for an interview with 44News....
Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch Off Ticket Worth $1M Sold in Western Pa.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Butler County sold a $1 million-winning Instant $1,000,000 Scratch-Off. The Kwik Fill located in Zelienople will receive at $5,00 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Instant $1,000,000 Jackpot is a $20 game that offers top prizes of $1 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery is reminding players...
Peoples Gas service lines not responsible for Plum explosion, PUC finds
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission said Tuesday there is no link between Peoples Gas service lines and the August 2023 house explosion in Plum’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood that killed six people. “Our investigators have concluded their work and they did not find anything on the utility side that was...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.