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Pirates place hard-throwing rookie pitcher Jared Jones on the injured list with a right lat strain
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie pitcher Jared Jones on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right lat strain. The Pirates made the move less than 24 hours after Jones left following five innings and 78 pitches in what became a 5-4 victory over the Cardinals.
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne dubbed ‘Prince and Princess of Pittsburgh’ as MLB star shows off behind-the-scenes snaps
MLB star Paul Skenes surprised his followers with an Instagram photo dump featuring girlfriend Olivia Dunne. Skenes had a month to remember and proudly documented his activities on social media. The pitcher, 22, has been in red-hot form for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. And he’s also clearly enjoying life with his superstar […]
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran Lars Eller so that they can acquire another top-nine forward. Several teams have reached out to the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding centerman Lars Eller. The Penguins are looking for another top-nine forward, but in order to bring in another player, they would need to likely ship Eller out.
Freeport man shares patriotism with annual reading of Declaration of Independence
Jul. 4—Nick Triveri of Freeport wears his patriotism on his sleeve every Fourth of July. For the 14th year, the 71-year-old organized a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Riverside Park in Freeport. "I feel the Fourth of July is a whole lot more important than just shooting off fireworks and eating hot dogs and watermelon," said Triveri, whose strong voice and colonial attire added ...
Preparations underway for Pittsburgh's furry convention
Jul. 3—This year's Anthrocon in Pittsburgh will be Eric Zawratny's 24th furry convention. Every summer, anthropomorphics, otherwise known as furries — people dressed as human-like animal characters — travel to Pittsburgh. The group is a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers and anyone who enjoys cartoon animals. The festivities will run from July 4-7 at the David L. ...
Northern Cambria School District details new building plans
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Construction is underway on the new facility being added to the Northern Cambria elementary and middle school complex. With this expansion, the existing building will hold all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade under one roof. A decline in student population has allowed for the district to make this transition. […]
Pittsburgh Police investigate a shooting incident involving a 5-year-old girl in Mt. Washington
Jul. 4—A 5-year-old girl escaped injury late Wednesday when the vehicle in which she was a backseat passenger was hit with bullets during a shooting in Mt. Washington, according to Pittsburgh Police. The driver was taken to a hospital in stable condition for treatment of a gunshot wound to the back. Police said they were dispatched to Estella Avenue around 10:30 p.m. for a ShotSpotter alert ...
McKeesport Area High School to implement policy to restrict cell phone usage in schools
MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - The new principal at McKeesport Area High School is making changes when it comes to the school's policy and cell phones. Principal Eric Harper is telling parents and guardians that students will no longer be allowed to use their phones in school. The school will give the students a pouch to keep their phones in during the school day. In a letter to families, they announced the policy saying it would be through a program called Yondr. That program has been implemented in more than 2,000 districts and it provides each student with a secure pouch that will stay closed during school and open at the end of the day. Students are responsible for the pouch at all times. This comes just a couple of months after Pennsylvania state lawmakers introduced a bill that would restrict the use of cell phones in school. State Senator Ryan Aument is drafting the bill. It seeks to create a grant program for phone lockers or pouches.Schools would be able to sign up if they decide to go cell phone-free during school hours."Should they enact these policies, I believe we will see an improvement in student academic performance, physical health, and mental health," Aument said.
Lance Maha hired as West Mifflin’s athletic director, resigns as Norwin boys basketball coach
Lance Maha is as West Mifflin as Kennywood. So, him staying home to be the high school’s athletic director should not come as a surprise. He lives there, has worked there and put roots down decades ago. Now, he will run the sports programs at his alma mater. Maha,...
Fox Chapel Golf Club's 11th hole has a unique history and layout
FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) -- There are a number of great Par 3's throughout the area, including the 11th hole at Fox Chapel Golf Club. Fox Chapel's 11th hole plays anywhere from 138 yards at the white tees to 181 yards from the tips and features an island green that's surrounded by sand, instead of water."It's the original short," said Fox Chapel Golf Club Head Professional Alex Childs. "For those who are familiar with the 17th at TPC Sawgrass, this is sort of the inspiration behind the island green.""We like to be true to the essence of Seth Raynor," Childs said...
Steelers six-time Pro Bowler provides update on contract negotiations
Steelers veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is seeking a contract extension heading into the final year of his current deal.The six-time Pro Bowler sat out the first two weeks of OTAs in hopes of forcing Pittsburgh's hand in giving him some long-term security, but that is not how things have played out.Last month, Heyward revealed that while he has had conversations about a contract extension, nothing is imminent."There's been communication but there's nothing really to report on right now," Heyward stated. "I don't think a deal gets done tomorrow, I'll tell you that."So has anything changed in the past few...
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