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Governor Josh Shapiro signs legislation aimed at saving pharmacies
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Governor Shapiro signed legislation Wednesday aiming to save local pharmacies from going out of business. Since January 1, more than 140 pharmacies in Pennsylvania have shut down, according to proponents of the bill.A KDKA investigation first profiled those struggling pharmacists in March. At issue is the role of pharmacy benefits managers, who are middlemen between the insurance companies and pharmacies.The state legislation signed Wednesday aims to create more transparency in that process. It's a win in the pharmacies' fight to stop losing money on every prescription filled. Pennsylvania State Rep. Jessica Benham led that fight. One day...
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Morning Roundup: Woman pulled from overturned car on Banksville Road
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, July 19:. One person was rescued after being pinned inside an overturned vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood. Public safety said first responders were called to Banksville Road at the intersection of Carnahan Road just before 7:30 a.m....
Sunshine and comfortable temperatures continue throughout the weekend in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today the lower humidity and highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine continue! Overnight it'll be another cool comfortable evening all thanks to high pressure. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosGet out and enjoy it and don't forget to put on the sunscreen.The gorgeous weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid to upper 80s! Saturday some rain is trying to make its way into the region south of I-70 and in the Laurel Highlands about 8-10 a.m. but that's it!We are back above normal Sunday and Monday with highs near 90 and feeling in the low 90s. Tuesday is the next chance for rain and a few storms with humidity increasing along with it. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Stephen Pearcy celebrates 40th anniversary of Ratt's 'Out of the Cellar' album at Jergel's
Jul. 19—Stephen Pearcy, the former lead singer of Ratt, is touring to mark the 40th anniversary of the glam metal band's landmark album, "Out of the Cellar." With hits like "Round and Round," "Back for More" and "Wanted Man," the band's debut studio album went triple platinum and later launched the band into arena tours. (A few months after the album release, Ratt played Pittsburgh's Stanley ...
Cranberry Township secures $36 million loan for Brush Creek facility
Cranberry Township can move forward with its $36 million Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade project because of a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, or PENNVEST. According to township manager Dan Santoro, the project will aim to improve the “solids side” of the plant, where...
The 42nd Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport Festival Lineup
What began as a single-day race in Schenley Park in 1983 has become a full-fledged Motorsport Festival packed with 12 events and two race weekends. It all starts this weekend with the Kick-Off Rallye on Sunday, followed by the Walnut Street Car Show on Monday and then continues through August 4.
Professor explains why misinformation circulated after Trump rally shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shortly after shots rang out at the Trump rally in Butler County, false and misleading information started spreading like wildfire.We live in a time when anytime major news occurs, people turn to social media to search for answers. But it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's not.Misinformation and disinformation have been bubbling up on social media platforms in the wake of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The shooting killed a Butler County man and critically injured two others."Anytime there's something new and scary and inexplicable, we all try to make sense...
Transparency, housing, negotiation: Chatham Students United deliver demands to President Phillips
On July 18, six students marched into the office of Chatham University President Rhonda Phillips to deliver her a list of demands. Dr. Phillips was not present, but graduate student Lindsey Disler, Owen Duthoy ‘26, Florence Lang ‘26, E Kelley ‘25 and Halsey Hyer ‘24 took turns reading the list of demands to her chief of staff Patsy Kraeger. This group, joined by Memuna Bayoh ‘24, is part of Chatham Students United (CSU). It was formed in early July by students living at Orchard Hall after the sudden announcement of the closure of the only housing option available at Eden Hall.
T.J. Watt & Steelers Teammate Look Massive in Pre-Training Camp Photo
Football is in the air with training camp just around the corner and what better way to hype Pittsburgh Steelers fans than an Instagram photo of an absolutely jacked T.J. Watt?. The answer — an absolutely jacked Instagram photo of Watt and second-year prospect Nick Herbig with the caption: “⏰⏰⏰.”...
11 Investigates: Boyfriend of mayor’s executive assistant accused in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Chief Investigator Rick Earle received a tip early Thursday morning that a vehicle belonging to the mayor’s executive assistant was used in a shooting downtown earlier this week.
Hillards Woman Found Guilty In Venango Twp. Shooting
A Hillards woman has been found guilty of shooting and killing a man last year in Venango Township. 20-year-old Jessica Callahan was found guilty of third degree murder in a Butler County Courtroom yesterday. It happened in March 2023, when police say an argument broke out between Callahan and 31-year-old...
Pirates insider has unexpected trade deadline update that will excite Pittsburgh fans
The Pittsburgh Pirates (48-48) have clawed their way back to .500 and back into playoff contention at the midway point of the season. With the July 30 trade deadline quickly approaching, this is a team that could become a buyer. Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said as much in...
Lt. Gov. Davis, Pittsburgh-area leaders, lawmakers spotlight new Pennsylvania budget
PITTSBURGH — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined Pennsylvania lawmakers, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Thursday to spotlightinvestments in the state budget that will benefit the region. "We got some significant things in this budget. Over $18 million in new money coming to schools...
Pittsburgher blasts city Democratic leaders during Republican National Convention
PITTSBURGH — Erin Koper is a Pittsburgh resident who's active in her neighborhood of Elliot and in the Allegheny County Republican Party. On Tuesday, she used her time to speak at the Republican National Convention to blast Democrats back home. "The Democrats have given Pittsburgh 'defund the police' on...
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