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Man injured in Trump rally shooting discharged from Pittsburgh hospital
PITTSBURGH — Allegheny Health Network has provided an update ontwo men who were injured in the shooting at the rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler. David Dutch, 57, has been discharged from Allegheny General Hospital as of Wednesday afternoon, AHN said in a statement. James Copenhaver, 74,...
Zoo Crew to Face Happy Valley Hoopers Wednesday in the Regional Final
• Zoo Crew, the second seed in the Pittsburgh Region, is set to play fifth seed Happy Valley Hoopers in the Pittsburgh Regional championship game Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. ET. • In their first-round game, No. 2 Zoo Crew defeated No. 7 Million Dollarz, 98-95, before taking down...
Duquesne pegged to repeat as NEC champion in preseason coaches poll
Football coaches of the Northeast Conference voted Duquesne to defend its conference title in their preseason poll Wednesday during NEC media day at MetLife Stadium. This is the Dukes’ 14th consecutive season ranked in the top three in the preseason coaches’ poll, which includes earning at least one first place vote in 13 of the past 14. Duquesne is favored to win the NEC in the preseason poll for the first time since 2019.
Impact day: Isolated showers/thunderstorm
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday is an Impact Day with increasing clouds, some rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm later in the day. The storm chance for areas near/north of Route 422 is between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., across the Pittsburgh area from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and areas east of Pittsburgh from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Scattered rain showers, isolated thunderstorm possible in Pittsburgh area Wednesday
PITTSBURGH — Wednesday is an Impact Day in western Pennsylvania with increasing clouds, some rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm later in the day. It's another warm day, with temperatures in the mid 80s. Watch the forecast from Pittsburgh's Action Weather in the video above. The storm chance for...
Pittsburgh Leaps to 17th in Nation's Most Fit Cities, Surpassing Philadelphia and Cleveland: ACSM/Elevance Health Report
The American College of Sports Medicine, in tandem with the Elevance Health Foundation, has positioned Pittsburgh as one of the most fit cities in the nation. A recent publication on Tuesday declared Steel City as number 17 on the ACSM/Elevance Health Foundation Fitness Index, a notable jump of twelve ranks from the previous year, as per details shared by WPXI.
What does the National Weather Service do? WKBN gets inside look at its Pittsburgh office
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Have you ever wondered who issues the weather warnings that get sent to your phone? You might think these warnings get issued by the Storm Team 27 weather team, but they actually come from an organization known as the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS...
Panthers Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad; Three Placed on Division I Honor Roll
PITTSBURGH – The Pitt lacrosse team was named a 2024 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for the second consecutive year and three Panthers: Maureen McNierney, Audrey Moran and Abby Thorne were named to the Division I Honor Roll, announced by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Wednesday afternoon. Two of...
Photo online raises concerns about safety of 'Racer' at Kennywood
A photo of the popular Racer roller coaster at Kennywood has circulated on social media and has park-goers concerned for their safety. The photo shows two concrete blocks holding up a part of the roller coaster’s track.
A Penn Hills Candy Factory Is Making Life Sweeter for Folks on the Autism Spectrum
It’s a dog day summer afternoon and Nathan Amorino, Joe Pawlowski and Amalia Insogna are busy making bark. After shattering sheets of solid chocolate, they weigh the bite-sized pieces, bag and heat-seal the treats, then gleefully slap a Spectrum Fudge label on each package. It’s a simple job, but one that has an extraordinary impact on people with autism and other special needs.
Carlow University Students Study Abroad at UPMC Facility in Sicily
The end of the spring semester signals a time for change: a chance to get away from daily classwork and recharge and re-energize. For some that means a summer job, while others pursue an internship or plan a getaway to a sunny destination. For a group of Carlow University students,...
McKees Rocks Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Federal Firearm Law Violation
A McKees Rocks man has been handed a 51-month prison sentence for violating federal firearm laws, announced United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Darnell Maurice Manson, 23, was sentenced on July 23rd by United States District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand, following a guilty plea for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Following his prison term, Manson will be under three years of supervised release, as detailed in a press release obtained by the Department of Justice.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 24
UPDATE, 12 PM: Pitt assistant coach congratulated Nike Sibande with a nice message on Instagram. UPDATE, 7 AM: Mars graduate and former West Virginia star infielder JJ Wetherholt signed his rookie contract with the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. Wetherholt — a 5-foot-10, 190-pound shortstop — was selected with the seventh...
Affordable housing plans in Bloomfield scrapped as Giant Eagle takes over site
New affordable housing and other developments are no longer in the works in Bloomfield. Plans for the the former ShurSave had included a Giant Eagle in place of the current Community Market, 248 rental units including 25 affordable units, 10,000 square feet of retail space and an outdoor plaza. The...
Protecting a parent's pocketbook - where to find the best deals for back-to-school shopping
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - As we continue to have our eye on back-to-school, I've got some "buy/don't buy" advice for the parents out there. You obviously want to get what your child wants or needs, but when you shop can make a serious financial difference. We also all want to stretch our back-to-school dollars but doing so might require some out-of-the-box thinking. The first question is the obvious one - do you shop online or do you shop in-store? "Most retailers that have both a brick-and-mortar and an online presence will match one or the other," explained Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with...
Scott Pipitone and his marketing agency keep it all about his North Side neighbors
For decades, Scott Pipitone lived in Observatory Hill in a home overlooking Riverview Park. Not far away, he owns several commercial buildings along Perrysville Avenue, including one that houses his integrated marketing agency, Pipitone. So it made total sense when the business rolled out a new corporate giving program earlier...
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