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Medicare drug negotiation round one done
(The Center Square) – The Biden administration said Thursday round one of its negotiations with pharmaceutical companies to lower list prices for 10 of Medicare’s most popular drugs will save taxpayers $6 billion next year. The development comes as part of the $891 billion Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in 2022, which gives the federal government power to negotiate costs with drug manufacturers. List prices for medications that treat blood cancers, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure and autoimmune disorders will decrease between 38% and...
Belle Vernon pitcher wowed by Kent State baseball program
Parker Lind was on a campus visit when the magic happened. When he saw his baseball future flash before his eyes. Belle Vernon’s hard-throwing southpaw said he was close to committing to one of the top Division II programs in the country in Seton Hill, but the awe he felt by what Kent State had to offer was too tempting.
Pennsylvania woman preparing to compete for Miss Wheelchair America
ERIE, PA (WJET/WFXP) — A woman is getting ready to represent Pennsylvania on the national stage. Christine Vasui is currently Miss Wheelchair Pennsylvania. She’s leaving Sunday for Grand Rapids, Michigan where she will be competing for Miss Wheelchair America. It’s a week-long competition. Vasui’s platform highlights the importance of personal care attendants. She said thanks […]
GOP official in battleground state refuses to vote for Trump. It will likely cost him his job
Republican municipal leader in Pennsylvania Matt McCaffery joins CNN Phil Mattingly to discuss why he won’t be voting for Donald Trump and why he plans to vote for Kamala Harris in the presidential election, even if it will cost him his job.
Man found shot multiple times in Homestead, county police investigating
HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) - A man is in critical condition and an investigation is underway after an early morning shooting in Homestead. According to Allegheny County Police, just before 2:30 a.m., they were called about a possible shooting in the 1100 block of Sylvan Avenue. Once they arrived, they found a man who had been shot multiple times. He was taken to the hospital by EMS in critical condition and as of Sunday morning, he remains in critical. Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit detectives are now investigating the shooting. They're asking anyone with information to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
Poll: U.S. backing of war in Gaza sways swing-state Democrats
(The Center Square) – While both major party presidential campaigns have maintained focus on domestic issues like the economy and immigration, swing state voters show a growing concern about U.S. involvement in Israel’s war on Hamas. Recent polling from the Institute for Middle East Understanding, or the IMEU, shows that a quarter of swing state voters say the violence in the region is an important issue which will likely factor into their decision. ...
Clairton Parents Flee, Accused of Endangering Seven Children, Authorities and Community React to Disturbing Discoveries
Authorities are on the hunt for two suspects after a Clairton home was discovered in a shocking state of neglect, with seven children, including two found wandering the streets unaccompanied. According to a report by WPXI, the children were living in a house described as being in "disarray," filled with trash, and feces, and lacking basic necessities such as food and running water. The parents, Daniel Cain and Tesha Barnett face felony endangerment and conspiracy charges but claimed their house was "clean" before they fled.
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball standouts catch eye of college coaches
A pair of incoming senior Norwin basketball players are on the radar of NCAA Division II college coaches. Kendall Berger added a two more Division II scholarship offers, while Averi Brozeski added a trio of offers. Clarion and West Virginia Wesleyan joined Seton Hill and Wheeling as a potential destination...
Fayette County animal shelter looking to identify man who dropped off undernourished dog
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) - Fayette Friends of Animals are asking for help identifying a man who dropped off an undernourished dog at their kennel earlier this week. The shelter said that around 12 a.m. on Monday, August 12, a man was able to unlock the gate and enter the kennel, leaving the young female German Shepherd to be found in the morning. They said want to raise awareness and identify the man responsible for leaving the dog. Also, according to the shelter, they're reminding people that if they want to surrender an animal to them, contact them directly. "We understand that life can bring unexpected challenges, and we do everything we can to help. However, there is a process we must follow to ensure the safety and well-being of all the animals in our care," they said in an email provided to KDKA. While they said they may not always have space for animals people may want to surrender, they did say they offer resources to help find solutions. "Let's work together to ensure all animals are treated with the care and respect they deserve," they said. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Fayette Friends of Animals at 724-245-7815.
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Satellite Firearm Permit Event in South Park Township
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office is currently holding a satellite event for Pennsylvania License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF) permits at the South Park Township…
Bills' Mitchell Trubisky out at Steelers due to injury
It was not a day that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was hoping to have against his former team. Trubisky, who re-signed with the Buffalo Bills this offseason after previously leaving the team for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was injured against his… other former team. Trubisky struggled and had an interception in...
Kenny Pickett already looks like a joke in the Eagles locker room as well
It took some time, but Philadelphia Eagles fans finally understand why Pittsburgh Steelers fans let the door hit Kenny Pickett on his way out. Despite his lofty draft pedigree and impressive collegiate résumé, Pickett looks unfit to be an NFL starting quarterback. As a matter of fact, he may not even be ready to be a No. 2 option.
New coach hopes to see experience pay off for young Sto-Rox team
Since taking over at his alma mater in May, Sto-Rox’s Brendan Blair has been caught up in a whirlwind that many in his position across the WPIAL can probably relate to. “To me, being a head coach, it hasn’t really sunk in for me because I’ve been so busy making sure I’m ahead even though I’m really behind,” he said with a chuckle.
Smaller roster won’t stop Keystone Oaks from vying for playoff spot
Steve McCormick has worked to make every member of the Keystone Oaks football team versatile. With only 30 players on the roster, the Golden Eagles can’t afford to have many specialists. McCormick wants to ensure that when injuries happen, they aren’t catastrophic. That’s why the Golden Eagles have...
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