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Pittsburgh starts Friday with rain and then those turn into overnight storms
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Rain and storms are expected today across our region and there is a chance for severe weather with straight-line winds the main concern. Today we will see a warm front sweep through our area, bringing with it the chance for morning rain. Instability will settle in behind the warm front with scattered storms expected to develop this afternoon. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosStorm chances will stretch into the overnight hours as a secondary boundary will sweep through. There remains uncertainty when it comes to the timing out afternoon to overnight...
Promising Steelers Wide Receiver Clears Waivers, Reverts to IR
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Tarik Black has cleared waivers and has reverted to the team’s injured reserve list, according to the NFL transactions page. Black suffered a hamstring injury during Steelers training camp practice on Sunday, and was waived with an injury designation on Tuesday. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound receiver...
Anti-Israel referendum in Pa. city deemed ‘antisemitic,’ and ‘a massive risk of financial waste’
A proposed ballot question that would ban Pittsburgh from doing business with companies that have financial ties to Israel has fueled charges of antisemitism and drawn Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators into the fray. Earlier this month, the Democratic Socialists of America’s Pittsburgh chapter submitted a petition to the city to...
‘You’re Gonna Be Hurt After This Game’: Elandon Roberts Says Patriots Prepared For Steelers With Padded Practices
The Pittsburgh Steelers like to bring warriors into the fold with whom they’ve done battle, and Elandon Roberts certainly qualifies. Going into his second season in Pittsburgh, the former New England Patriots linebacker feels like he’s always worn the Black and Gold. Perhaps that’s partly because he knows what it takes to play them.
A look at how the Pirates' trade deadline acquisitions have performed
Aug. 16—A few weeks ago, with the trade deadline fast approaching, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington made a handful of moves intended to reinforce the club. None of the MLB players he traded for — reliever Jalen Beeks, super-utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa or outfielder Bryan De La Cruz — could have been described as blockbuster acquisitions. Yet, all of them (some more ...
Special attention helps restore Pitt punter Caleb Junko's confidence
Aug. 16—By the time the miserable 2023 season ended, Caleb Junko had lost confidence in himself after finshing 11th among ACC punters with an average of 42.3 yards. Pitt was struggling, and Junko believed he was partially to blame. "I didn't really do my job last season in giving the defense good field position and bailing the offense out," he said. An offense that finished last in the 14-team ...
Two Impact Days in a row as rain approaches Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh’s Action Weather chief meteorologist Mike Harvey said rain will lead to two Impact Days in a row on Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh. In the Certified Most Accurate Forecast, Harvey said scattered showers are expected Friday with a chance for storms on Saturday. The high...
Compared to peers, Pittsburgh taxes and spends more, but grows less
(The Center Square) — A new analysis finds that Pittsburgh has a glut of city workers and more government spending relative to comparative cities, holding back growth. The result, an analysis from an Allegheny Institute for Public Policy suggests, is a place that has been “lethargic” coming out of the pandemic. “Pittsburgh compares poorly to the benchmark city,” Research Director Eric Montarti and Research Assistant Alex Sodini wrote, comparing it...
Ribbon cutting held for major project in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It's a new day in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, as a decades-old problem there has been solved. The problem? An old roadway that circles the business district chokes off hundreds of businesses, leaving most of them shuttering their doorsOn Thursday, that roadway, known as Penn Circle, was completely reimagined. According to businesses in the area, the roadway was re-imagined into a success. East Liberty's The Suite Spot Barber Shop is one of those success story. The owner knows that well. He started here as a barber 21 years ago and now owns it. He and...
DEP announces $1.3 million secured in recovery cost for Pool Doctor emergency clean up
ROCHESTER ― The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has entered a proposed consent decree with the group responsible for illegally disposing of dangerous chemicals in Beaver County. In an announcement from the state agency, DEP announced that Arxada (formerly known as Lonza, Inc.) has agreed to pay $1.3 million to resolve the claims...
Steelers Training Camp Thoughts: Justin Fields shines with first team, young OL battle Bills stars
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills might have done the impossible. They held a joint training camp session without getting into a massive fight, which caused the practice to end early. Instead, it was a productive, well-spirited competition that allowed both teams to come out better for it.
Pat McAfee hires NFL reporter who was let go by The Athletic
Mark Kaboly wasn’t unemployed for that long.The former Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer for The Athletic was seemingly unexpectedly let go by the outlet on Aug. 12 but was hired by sports-media personality Pat McAfee just 48 hours later as announced by McAfee on his “Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday.“We have hired Mark Kaboly,” McAfee said on Wednesday. “I do believe he’s accepted the terms we have sent over. He’s available to have other jobs though, we just get first priority. … This is a public proclamation that Kaboly is going to be A-OK. He’s going to continue covering the Steelers...
Highlands' veteran defensive backfield looks to create 'No Fly Zone' over Natrona Heights
Aug. 15—Highlands' move into the Class 3A Allegheny 7 Conference brought about some exciting rivalry matchups with nearby A-K Valley foes such as Burrell, Deer Lakes, Freeport and Valley. It also likely will lead to some sleepless nights for those teams' coaches, quarterbacks and wide receivers. The Golden Rams will field an all-star team's worth of veteran cornerbacks and safeties this ...
Fab4 Racing Season Concludes Friday with Championship Night
Sarver, PA (August 15, 2024) One last dance remains for the drivers of our weekly Fab4 racing divisions as Championship Night takes center stage on Friday night, wrapping up points battles, and offering one more chance for drivers to earn that elusive feature win to cap off their 2024 weekly racing season. The Peoples Natural Gas Sprint Cars, Precise Racing Products Late Models, Diehl Automotive Big Block Modifieds and MIllerstown Pic-A-Part Pro Stocks will all be in action, giving fans one more night of thrilling racing before the post season slate of events begins.
Dukes Dominate Lakers in Season Opener
The Duquesne University women's soccer team kicked off their 2024 season with a decisive 6-2 win over Mercyhurst at Arthur J. Rooney Field. The Dukes dominated the game, scoring three goals in the first half and continuing their offensive pressure throughout the second half. Margey Brown led the charge with a hat-trick, showcasing her talent by scoring three goals and providing an assist. The victory improved Duquesne's record to 1-0, while Mercyhurst began their season with a loss.
Back to school: Experts stress student safety
PITTSBURGH — Propel Hazelwood welcomed kindergartners back to the classroom on Thursday morning with the rest of the students set to join them on Friday. Other schools throughout the city are not far behind. Many intersections outside of the building will be filled with students walking to and from school, while roadways will be filled with those bright yellow school buses.
Darick Hall breaks another IronPigs record as they end three-game losing streak
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (56-57) and Worcester Red Sox (55-61) played game three on Thursday night from Polar Park. Lehigh Valley starter Kyle Tyler (4-2, 3.06 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Justin Hagenman (3-4, 5.49 ERA). The game was scoreless through two innings until the top of...
Father and son accused of assaulting country club employee
WASHINGTON (KDKA) - A father and his son are now facing charges after being accused of beating up a Washington County country club employee in June. According to the criminal complaint, South Strabane Township Police were called to the Washington County Country Club on June 16 for an employee who claimed they were physically assaulted on the golf course. The employee, Mark Yates, had driven his golf cart to the sprinkler near a home on Country Club Road when he saw three people jumping on it in an attempt to break it. They were later identified as Rowdy Williams Sr., and his...
2 charged in fatal shooting in Wilmerding during marijuana buy
Aug. 15—Allegheny County Police have arrested two suspects in the fatal shooting of a man Wednesday in Wilmerding. Jackiel Young, 19, of Pittsburgh and Lynell Wilson-Smith, 18, of Wilmerding are each charged with criminal homicide, robbery and conspiracy in the death that investigators say occurred during a marijuana purchase. Police in court documents identified the victim as Brandon Thompson ...
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