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U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant on Saturday
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- U.S. Steel will be conducting emergency tests at its Clairton plant on Saturday.The company will test emergency system equipment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27. U.S. Steel says the annual test makes sure the plant's emergency system is working so employees and surrounding communities can be protected in case of an actual emergency. The test will begin with a simulated emergency and evacuation, using sirens, lights and loudspeakers that U.S. Steel says will be heard in nearby communities. The plant's emergency systems will be activated one at a time, and the company says there are five distinct areas that will be tested, taking up to seven hours. Local government and emergency agencies, including fire, police and Allegheny County 911, have been notified, U.S. Steel says. U.S Steel's Clairton plant is located on 400 State Street in the Mon Valley along the Monongahela River.
Site of former LA fitness eyed for new store in Bethel Park
The scene of a demolished building that housed fitness centers is proposed as the site for a new store. Bethel Park Council approved the preliminary/final plan for Floor & Décor, to be located at 3000 Oxford Drive, where there previously was an LA Fitness and before that, Bally’s.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Elizabeth Forward's Christopher Climes
Jul. 26—Christopher Climes works out with a professional soccer trainer, which wouldn't seem unusual if the senior were a midfielder on Elizabeth Forward's soccer team. But he's not. The 6-foot-2, 305-pounder is one of the top defensive linemen in the WPIAL, yet credits a soccer background for some of his football success. "I was a soccer player my whole life," said Climes, a former youth ...
West Nile detected in several new mosquito samples in Pittsburgh
More Allegheny County mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected in Allegheny Commons, Fineview, Garfield, Perry South, Morningside and the Hill District. The Allegheny County Health Department said they will now treat the communities, with spraying to take place on Monday night. If it...
Fayette County woman charged with stealing $600K while caring for neighbor with dementia
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- A Fayette County woman is facing more than a thousand felony charges after police say she preyed on a vulnerable member of the community. Lisa Costolo is accused of the unthinkable: stealing from the person who trusted her. After a lengthy investigation, state police uncovered she stole more than a half a million dollars."Norma Scott worked her whole life, saved, managed her money so it would be there for her when she needed it most," said Fayette County Assistant District Attorney Melinda Dellarose. Norma Scott was a widow and never had any children. When she became...
Downtown Pittsburgh sushi restaurant hit with consumer alert
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection. The Allegheny County Health Department issued the consumer alert for No. 1 Sushi Sushi following an inspection on Thursday. According to the inspection report, there were multiple malfunctioning coolers. "There is not sufficient refrigeration capacity to operate safely," the report said. The inspector said packaged salmon, white fish and romaine lettuce had to be thrown away because they weren't being held at low enough temperatures. The report also notes that there are ten seats for customers, but there are no public bathrooms.The violations involving food holding temperatures are considered medium risk, meaning they're hazards that may add to the risk of food-borne illness or injury.The health department issues a consumer alert when a food facility is out of compliance with minimum food safety standards, potentially posing a risk to public health. When the consumer alert is removed, the health department's website will be updated.
Buffalo Township Honors Fallen Fire Chief Corey Comperatore with Statue and Tributes
The small community of Buffalo Township is in collective mourning, paying homage to one of its own, Corey Comperatore, at the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. Comperatore's legacy is now eternally encapsulated by a statue standing where he once served as chief, an area now laden with American flags and fresh flowers, CBS News Pittsburgh reports.
Top WPIAL Recruit Earns Offer from West Coast Powerhouse
Matt Sieg is one of the top recruits in the WPIAL, regardless of class, and he’s continuing to rack up major offers. Sieg — a 6-foot, 170-pound four-star athlete from Fort Cherry in McDonald, Pa. — holds offers from Akron, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and Wisconsin, and he’s playing quarterback and defensive back at the high school level. It appears likely that Sieg will be recruited primarily as a safety, but wherever he ends up on the field, he’ll be one of the highest-recruited WPIAL players in the class of 2026.
Sounding Off on Soccer: Robbie Mertz on midseason turnaround and work that remains to be done
In his sixth season as a professional, Pittsburgh-area native Robbie Mertz has taken a leadership role with his hometown club, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The former Upper St Clair, University of Michigan standout joins Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s John Krysinsky to talk about the Riverhounds’ challenging 2024 season, the ups and downs, how he’s and the team have persevered and work that remains to be done as the club pushes to contend for a postseason spot and more!
Interview: Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker discusses 'Little Rope' and more before Pittsburgh concert
Jul. 27—In the course of 30 years touring the world with Sleater-Kinney, singer/guitarist Corin Tucker has learned that things don't always go smoothly. Take, for instance, Thursday night, when the band's bus lost power and air conditioning on the drive from Nashville to Michigan, requiring a late-night vehicle exchange. "They really do not tell you about living on a bus," Tucker said Friday ...
Why can't planes fly when it's too hot? Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- One thing I love getting is questions from people wondering how things work, or in today's case, why things don't work!David asks: Hey Ray, why is it when it gets too hot, airplanes cannot fly? This is a great question because it can actually become too hot for some aircraft to fly.Thinking of hot air balloons, that may seem counterintuitive, but when temperatures get too hot, planes start to lose their ability to take flight. Just to calm fears, those temperatures are exceptionally high.Before we get to temperatures, we need to talk about the big thing that keeps...
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