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Is it too late for a cell phone ban for the new school year?
August 19 – School starts this week for a lot of local districts around the area and throughout the summer, a number of people have talked about and outright asked for a cell phone ban in schools to start the school year. A recent study showed that 75% of...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Walz ripped for ‘snitch line’ after making Thanksgiving reference in Pennsylvania campaign speech
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) campaigned with Vice President Kamala Harris in western Pennsylvania on Sunday and lamented that he yearned for a time in politics when relatives could enjoy Thanksgiving without politics. Critics were quick to say he hurt families during the coronavirus pandemic. “And we, some of us who have less hair and are […]
'Father of modern spine surgery' dies at 90
Spinal surgeon Arthur Steffee, MD, referred to in a Cleveland Clinic article as the "father of modern spine surgery," has died at 90, according to an Aug. 17th report from the Cranberry Eagle. Dr. Steffee died on Aug. 16, just days before his planned 90th birthday party. In 1984, Dr....
Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- The parents of a former Mohawk High School student are suing the school district and several leaders, including the superintendent. The lawsuit claims the student was expelled for recording video of a hazing incident two years ago and subsequently punished for speaking up. The incident allegedly took place on school property during football camp.At the time, three students were charged. Parents called for accountability following alleged hazing incidentNearly two years ago, parents in the Mohawk Area School District were calling for accountability after allegations of hazing surfaced surrounding the school's football team.District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa said the investigation revealed three juveniles allegedly abused, humiliated and assaulted five victims, all team members.The school's football team had been inactive over a period of several weeks amid the investigation by the DA's office.
South Park Township fire brings multiple fire crews to Brownsville Road
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Multiple fire crews responded to a fire in South Park Township, Allegheny County, on Monday evening. The fire happened at an unoccupied building on Brownsville Road, directly across the street from the Library Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters from Finleyville, Bethel Park, Pleasant Hills, Munhall...
Fall-like weather will be sticking around in the Pittsburgh area for the next few days
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The fall-like temperatures we're seeing right now in the Pittsburgh area are expected to stick around for a few more days. Any Alert Days Ahead? NoneAware: US Drought Monitor data cut-off is this morning at 8 a.m. Over the past week, Pittsburgh has recorded 0.32" of rain. That's a little less than half our weekly average.Cooler but still pleasant 'fall-ish' air settles in today. We should see some sun today between rounds of cloudy skies coming and going over the day. I have Pittsburgh hitting 69° for the daily high. The average high for this time of the year is...
Kerle Leads Clarion Boys to KSAC Mega Match Win; Hickory, Saegertown, Cathedral Prep Take Home D10 Region Wins Powered by Hunter’s Station Course
CLARION, Pa. – Behind a low score of 36 from Kam Kerle, the Clarion boys’ golf team took home the KSAC Mega Match No. 2 at Clarion Oaks Golf Course on Monday. The Bobcats shot 211, 12 ahead of second-place Keystone (223). Keystone’s Sean Karg was second two...
Pittsburgh police: Arrest made in suspected road rage shooting on Interstate 376
PITTSBURGH — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a Parkway West driver last month, Pittsburgh police said Monday. Rashawn Hall, 22, was arrested Aug. 12 and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail on charges of aggravated assault, attempted homicide and conspiracy, police said in the statement.
Pirates allow two home runs, lose 4-3 to Rangers
Corey Seager homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Monday night.Seager's nine homers in August are tied for the major league lead with Miami's Jake Burger. He also went deep twice on Aug. 2 against Boston.Texas finished with five hits.Rangers right-hander José Ureña (4-8) pitched four scoreless innings in relief of Dane Dunning. Ureña struck out three and walked two.Kirby Yates worked a perfect ninth for his 22nd save after having his first blown save of the season on Sunday.The defending World Series champions, 11 games out of first place...
Steelers plans for rookie just got wrecked completely by injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the 2024 season. Following a disappointing campaign in 2023, general manager Omar Khan took an aggressive approach to bolstering the team’s roster. The defensive side of the ball will feature new faces such as linebacker Patrick Queen and safety DeShon Elliott, but the offense received the most significant upgrades.
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