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Labor board files for injunction seeking to end lengthy Post-Gazette strike
The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday asked for an injunction to force the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to take back striking workers and return to the bargaining table in a nearly two-year strike that union leaders say is the longest in the city’s history. The petition for injunction in federal...
Maria Montaño Resigns as Communications Director in Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's Administration
Maria Montaño has officially stepped down from her role as communications director in Mayor Ed Gainey's administration, this unfolding in a narrative beset by a dearth of immediate reasons and punctuated only by the silent confirmation of "resigned", as reported by WPXI on Wednesday. Montaño's tenure began in earnest...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Not Ready to Name Week 1 Starting QB
PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi won’t name a starting quarterback for the Pitt season opener against Kent State on Aug. 31, but he’s happy with the competition. And Nate Yarnell is the starter… right now. “They’re getting a ton of reps out there with the 1s and...
Riverlife’s Party at the Pier: Galactic, Presented by Peoples Announces Dazzling Event Details and Anticipated Sell-Out
Riverlife’s Party at the Pier: Galactic, Presented by Peoples Announces Dazzling Event Details and Anticipated Sell-Out Riverlife’s annual themed fundraiser celebrates the city’s riverfronts and raises funds for riverfront initiatives. The event marks two exciting and important milestones for Riverlife – celebrating 25 years of Riverlife and...
Greensburg Salem aims to stay healthy, use balanced offense
Balance gives Greensburg Salem the best chance to win, second-year coach Ty George said. “You don’t want to force yourself into a situation where you rely too much (on the run or pass),” George said. “The more options you have, the harder it is to stop.”. A...
United RAs at Penn accuses University of violating union contract
United RAs at Penn has accused the University of enacting union-busting tactics against the newly-formed Resident Advisor union. URAP filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 12. In an email, they alleged that the University is suppressing the ability of the newly-unionized GRAs to seek other on-campus employment via tracking their hours in Workday.
Columbia president resigns, distinguished Penn researcher to lead university in interim
Columbia University President and former Penn professor Nemat “Minouche” Shafik resigned from her position on Wednesday evening, and Perelman School of Medicine graduate and long-time researcher Katrina Armstrong has been appointed interim president of the university. Shafik is the third Ivy League president to resign in the past...
Pittsburgh nurses hold rally outside hospital on eve of final contract negotiations
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Nurses at West Penn Hospital rallied outside the hospital on Wednesday on the eve of final contract negotiations. Dozens of nurses stood in front of West Penn Hospital, flanked by elected officials and supporters, demanding more money and help. If not, they said they have no problem walking. "It's amazing to see so many West Penn nurses here," said McKenzie Reed, a critical care nurse. "We are united, we are strong. Let's hear it for West Penn nurses."The rally was part of a push from the Service Employee International Union to pressure Allegheny Health Network for better working conditions....
Ellwood City looks to continue its momentum after first playoff birth in 13 years
ELLWOOD CITY — For the past several seasons before Ellwood City head coach Dan Bradley took over the program, the Wolverines struggled mightily finishing near or at the bottom of their conference year after year. Two years ago, seniors on this Ellwood City squad were planning on how it could potentially win a...
Three Mercer County men accused of throwing water bottles on I-79 overpass in Lawrence County
Three Mercer County men are accused of throwing water bottles at multiple vehicles on the I-79 overpass in Lawrence County. According to the criminal complaint, Ryan Long of Grove City, Noah Krofcheck of Mercer and Dylan Root of Sharon, all age 20, are all charged with criminal mischief and propulsion of missiles onto roadways.
Cokeburg gardener wins big at Washington County Fair with massive vegetables
CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Even a backyard gardener takes great pride in their crops, and one man from Washington County has some veggies that are so large you have to see them to believe it.At the Washington County Fair, you can see all kinds of different vegetables, with many of them winning awards, but Justin Lint's vegetables stand out from most of the others.Sitting on a low platform in one of the fair's buildings, they're impossible to miss.A pantheon of positively prodigious produce featuring goliath gourds, onions the size of bowling pins, and an eggplant of biblical proportions, they...
Suspect in custody following hours-long standoff in Monongahela
MONONGAHELA, Pa. — A SWAT situation in Monongahela, Washington County, has ended following a chase that started Wednesday morning. County District Attorney Jason Walsh said 19-year-old Emmanuel Houghton was arrested peacefully. He was taken into custody and led into a police cruiser around 7:45 p.m. The standoff took place...
Shots fired at police during traffic stop spurs SWAT standoff in Monongahela
MONONGAHELA, Pa. (KDKA) -- Shots fired at police during a chase involving a stolen vehicle spurred two SWAT standoffs in Monongahela on Wednesday. Pennsylvania State Police said it began when a car, one of two stolen overnight, drove away from local officers during a traffic stop. An unknown number of shots were fired at police, but no one was hit, troopers said. Officers briefly lost sight of the vehicle but found it abandoned off Third and Chess Street. Sources said a man ran inside a stranger's home, let the two people inside go, then barricaded himself. SWAT started clearing the scene shortly before...
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Study finds Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates regardless of race
(WHTM) — A new study is out on traffic stops conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. Most of them are during the daytime, on weekdays, and when someone is stopped for speeding, they’re usually 20 miles an hour over, among other study findings. “This is so important because traffic stops are the most common ways […]
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