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NCAA Football: Pittsburgh at Duke
Nov 25, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) prepares to throw the football during the second half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
Manatee County Special to Former Pirate Bielecki
Some of Mike Bielecki’s best of times during his MLB pitching days began in Bradenton. So, when MLB Network began promoting their latest documentary, “One of a Kind”, telling the story of Hall of Famer Greg Maddux that first aired this past Sunday evening, I thought of Bielecki. Now, Bielecki last threw a pitch in an MLB game 27 years ago as a member of the Atlanta Braves. But Bielecki came to mind for a couple of reasons.
Spirit Summer Recess Festival to offer Dan Deacon, a hot NYC DJ and a taste of Nied’s
Since acquiring Moose Lodge #779 nine years ago, the owners of Spirit have accomplished one of the main goals of any club owner: they turned a building into a scene. They've done it with some of the city's best pizza and vibrant programming targeted at their young, urban demographic. Scroll...
Larimer’s road to recovery shows what can be done when a community comes together
When Larimer residents talk about neighborhood problems, they don’t talk about shootings or drug dealers anymore. They talk about speed bumps, getting the city to empty the public trash receptacles more frequently and how more businesses need to open on Larimer Avenue. The neighborhood has shaken its old reputation...
How attention to detail led basketball star Christian Locher into Mars High Hall of Fame
Focusing on the little things helps players improve at any level of sport. For Christian Locher, it led to a record-breaking career on the basketball court. When he graduated from Mars Area High School in 2011, Locher was at the top of the Planets’ all-time rankings in points (1,288), 3-pointers (168) and free throws made (286).
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 27, 2024
Aug. 27—High schools Field hockey Tuesday's results Nonsection Penn-Trafford 1, Shady Side Academy 0 Peters Township 8, Aquinas Academy 0 Football Thursday's schedule Nonconference Linsly, W.Va. at Westinghouse, 7 p.m. Friday's schedule WPIAL Nonconference Apollo-Ridge at Jeannette, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Hampton, 7 p.m. Beaver Falls at Imani Christian, 7 p.m. Belle Vernon at Aliquippa, 7 p.m. ...
Pittsburgh Public Schools parents weigh in on proposed plan to close 16 schools, reconfigure others
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Public School District is looking intoclosing several schools and reconfiguring others. In April, the board directed the superintendent to create a "Facilities Utilization Plan." A spokesperson for the district told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that consultants were hired to provide a base recommendation. That...
Freeport volleyball commands respect in move up to 3A
The seniors on this year’s Freeport girls volleyball team know what it is like to face the competition in Class 3A. It was just three years ago in 2021, when the current senior group were freshman, the Yellowjackets put it all together and claimed the WPIAL Class 3A title before making an additional run to the PIAA semifinals.
Pittsburgh Police Ramp Up Downtown Patrols, Six Arrests and Numerous Citations Reported
High-visibility patrols were active in Pittsburgh's Central Business District throughout the week of August 19-25, keeping an eye on the bustling downtown and its daily churn. According to stats released by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department and published on the department's Public Safety Blotter, officers took to the streets with a deliberate focus on enforcement, resulting in a total of six arrests and numerous citations in the area.
Abandoned in Johnstown | 6 News investigates 'devastation' caused by Citrona homes
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — “Devastation left in the wake of his fraud.” Those were the exact words from a federal detention hearing document and is how the US attorney describes what his office says happened to Johnstown after an investment company bought homes with a promise to fix them up as rentals.
Multiple people taken to hospital from Rostraver crash
Multiple people were taken to local hospitals from a car crash in Rostraver. Rostraver Central Fire Department on Facebook said the crash with entrapment happened on Route 906 at I-70 West. One person was confined and extricated by fire crews, the department said. Occupants involved in the crash were treated and taken to local hospitals. There’s currently no word on how many people were injured.
Multiple trailers caught fire overnight at Camping World RV Sales in Westmoreland County
ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Explosions burst into flames at a Westmoreland County camper dealership Wednesday morning. Allegheny Township Police Chief Daniel Uncapher told KDKA that at least 18 campers were destroyed or damaged. No one was hurt. Now investigators are trying to figure out what caused it to start.Bright orange flames shot into the sky from the back lot of Camping World off Route 356. Rachel Ramsey and her husband woke up to loud explosions."It just looked like a huge bonfire," Ramsey said. "You just hear like pop, pop, pop."They got nervous and ran outside to see what was going...
PA Turnpike increasing lanes and safety patrol during Labor Day weekend
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is ramping up resources ahead of Labor Day weekend travel. The PA Turnpike commission is projecting an estimated 2.9 million motorists to travel the turnpike system starting Thursday, August 29th. In an effort to make the roadways more efficient, the turnpike will suspend construction projects starting Thursday at 3:00 p.m., as well […]
Mail ballots cause headaches for tracking vote totals
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct counts online, allowing voters to see how the count is progressing. “The election returns portion...
Morning roundup: Fatal fire in North Braddock; police cars burned in McKeesport
Authorities are investigating after multiple vehicles were burned in a parking lot near the McKeesport police station early on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. WTAE. Here are the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 28:. Man’s body found after North Braddock fire. A man’s body was found after...
Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
The public, including people who have lost loved ones to the opioid crisis or are dealing with it daily, are routinely shut out of having a meaningful say in how opioid settlement money can be best used to address the damage.
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