• Report: Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman John Marino Breaks Cheekbone, Needs Surgery

    Report: Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman John Marino Breaks Cheekbone, Needs Surgery
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman John Marino has broken three bones in his face and is going to need surgery.
    Matt Vensel reports he can confirm Marino has three broken bones in his cheek, but there is nothing official from the Penguins yet.
    I can confirm that John Marino broke three bones in his cheek and is going to need surgery. Nothing official from the #Pens yet.
    — Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) February 7, 2020
    Last night, after the Pens lost 4-2 to the Tampa Bay L
  • Developer With Ties To Giant Eagle Buys Only Grocery Store In Bloomfield

    Developer With Ties To Giant Eagle Buys Only Grocery Store In Bloomfield
    BLOOMFIELD (KDKA) — A developer with close ties to Giant Eagle is the new owner of the only grocery store in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood.The Shursave IGA is at the gateway to Pittsburgh’s Little Italy.
    The only grocery store in the area has served Bloomfield for decades.When it was up for sale, there was fear that the community would lose its only grocery store.But it was revealed on Friday that Echo Realty shelled out nearly $6 million for the Shursave.
    A community gr
  • Black History Month: Pitt’s School Of Education Dean Is University’s First Black Female Dean

    Black History Month: Pitt’s School Of Education Dean Is University’s First Black Female Dean
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dr. Valerie Kinloch has called Pittsburgh home for the last two-and-a-half years.
    The South Carolina native moved to the city when she accepted the position as Dean of the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh.
    She is the University’s first African-American female dean.
    “To think that I am the first black woman to do this work, it’s overwhelming,” Dr. Kinloch said.“It is the complex and overwhelming feeling of ‘why haven
  • U.S. Steel Laying Off Employees Across The Country

    U.S. Steel Laying Off Employees Across The Country
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — U.S. Steel is laying off some of its employees at facilities across the country.
    The company says the layoffs are part of its efforts to reorganize and restructure the company and better serve customers.
    KDKA is working to learn which types of positions are being eliminated and how many.
    Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
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  • Pittsburgh Weather: More Snow Possible This Weekend As Winter Weather Hits Western Pennsylvania

    Pittsburgh Weather: More Snow Possible This Weekend As Winter Weather Hits Western Pennsylvania
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The snow is finally here.
    After a good, old fashioned Pennsylvania snow day, we are going to see the snow taper off on Friday night.
    Chilly temperatures can be expected, along with breezy conditions.
    Saturday starts off quiet, but a few snow showers will develop in the afternoon.
    WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
    An inch or fewer of accumulation is possible.
    While we could see a stray snow shower or two
  • Defense Attorneys: Witness Says DA’s Office Paid Them To Fabricate Claims In Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Trial

    Defense Attorneys: Witness Says DA’s Office Paid Them To Fabricate Claims In Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Trial
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The attorneys for Cheron Shelton, the suspect in the Wilkinsburg mass shooting case, say they were contacted by a witness who claimed the DA’s office paid them to fabricate claims against Shelton.KDKA’s Amy Wadas was in court for day five of Cheron Shelton’s homicide trial. Shelton’s attorneys say a witness allegedly told them he was being paid by the district attorney’s office to make up claims against Shelton.NEW: Cheron Shelton’s a
  • Vehicle Rollover, Entrapment Shuts Down Route 8 In Both Directions

    Vehicle Rollover, Entrapment Shuts Down Route 8 In Both Directions
    HAMPTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A vehicle rollover in Hampton is shutting down both directions of Route 8.
    Allegheny County says they’re dealing with a vehicle rollover with entrapment on the 5000 block of Route 8.Hampton: 5000 Blk Route 8 – Vehicle rollover with entrapment; Both directions of Route 8 are currently shut down until accident can be cleared.
    — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) February 7, 2020
    Until the accident can be cleared, Route 8 is shut down in both directions.
  • Baby Carriers Recalled Due To Safety Risk To Children

    Baby Carriers Recalled Due To Safety Risk To Children
    By Francisco Guzman and Scottie Andrew, CNN
    (CNN) — Around 14,000 of Infantino’s baby carriers have been recalled because its buckle can break, and the child can fall out.
    These items were sold at Target and Amazon from Nov. 15 to Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release this week.
    (Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission)
    The carriers were manufactured in China, and no injuries have been reported.
    If you have these popular baby carriers, y
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  • McKeesport Police Looking For Missing Person, Michael Johnson

    McKeesport Police Looking For Missing Person, Michael Johnson
    MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are asking the public for help finding a missing person from McKeesport.
    McKeesport Police say they are looking for Michael Johnson, who lives on the 600 block of Lysle Boulevard. He was last seen on Feb. 2 around 8:10 p.m., police say.He was last seen wearing blue/green shorts, a pink shirt, black jacket and white shoes. Police describe him as a black male who is 6 feet tall.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 412-675-5015.
  • Audi Recalls 107,000 Vehicles For New Deadly Takata Air Bag Problem

    Audi Recalls 107,000 Vehicles For New Deadly Takata Air Bag Problem
    DETROIT (AP) – Volkswagen is recalling nearly 107,000 older vehicles sold in the U.S. by its Audi luxury brand because Takata driver’s air bag inflators could hurl shrapnel in a crash.The vehicles may have one of the 1.4 million air bag inflators that Takata recalled in December.They have a new and distinct problem from previous Takata recalls, but still can explode with too much force and blow apart a metal canister.The new problem has led to at least one death. Many of the cars in
  • Plenty Of Former Pittsburgh Steelers On XFL Rosters As League Reboot Commences

    Plenty Of Former Pittsburgh Steelers On XFL Rosters As League Reboot Commences
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Similar to the now defunct AAF launch last year, there are plenty of former Steelers ready to strap the gear back on in the XFL.
    The relaunch of the XFL takes place this weekend, with four televised games. Two will take place Saturday afternoon and two on Sunday. The league features some new rules that are different from the NFL, and are implemented to make games quicker.“Want full insight on ALL the XFL rules? Here you go ”Want full insight on ALL the XFL ru
  • With waning days of winter in short supply, ice anglers long for hard water

    With waning days of winter in short supply, ice anglers long for hard water
    Warm weather has ended hopes for an ice fishing season
  • Smoking, Vaping Banned From Pennsylvania State Park Playgrounds

    Smoking, Vaping Banned From Pennsylvania State Park Playgrounds
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tobacco, vaping and e-cigarettes are now banned in all forms at playgrounds at state parks.
    The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the ban as part of the state Department of Health’s “Young Lungs at Play” program.
    All forms of tobacco, vaping and e-cigarettes won’t be allowed within 30 feet of state park playgrounds.
    “Directly in line with our parks’ mission of promoting healthy lifestyles, their playgrounds jo
  • Dead 15-Foot Python Found In York County, Police Not Sure Where It Came From

    Dead 15-Foot Python Found In York County, Police Not Sure Where It Came From
    SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A dead 15-foot long python has been found in York County.
    Springettsbury Township Police Department shared a photo of a python that was found dead in a wooded area on Thursday afternoon.
    On Facebook, they say officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Whiteford Road for a report of a large snake. When they arrived, officers found the 15-foot python dead.This summer, a “dangerous” 15-foot pet python broke out of its enclosure and slithere
  • Sewickley Heights bridge to close for 2 years

    Sewickley Heights bridge to close for 2 years
    The Little Sewickley Creek South Branch Bridge No. 1 on Pink House Road near Fern Hollow Road.was closed for safety due to deterioration.
  • State Police Searching For Missing 55-Year-Old Lori Ann Lane Last Seen In Indiana Co.

    State Police Searching For Missing 55-Year-Old Lori Ann Lane Last Seen In Indiana Co.
    WEST LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) – State police are looking for a 55-year-old woman who was last seen in Indiana County.
    According to police, Lori Ann Lane was reported missing by a family member Friday morning. She was last seen Thursday around 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at her house along Vellesig Road in Young Township, Indiana County.
    (Photo Credit: State Police)
    She’s believed to be driving a 2003 Honda Pilot with the license plate KVY7890. She could be driving to Saltsburg or Apollo areas.
    Polic
  • Go Behind-The-Scenes Of ‘MacGyver’ Ahead Of Tonight’s Season Four Premiere On CBS

    Go Behind-The-Scenes Of ‘MacGyver’ Ahead Of Tonight’s Season Four Premiere On CBS
    Phoenix is back! An all-new season of MacGyver premieres tonight at 8:00PM ET/PT with “Fire + Ashes + Legacy = Phoenix.” In the kickoff to the show’s fourth season we will see Ex-MI6 agent Russ Taylor (Henry Ian Cusick) recruiting former Phoenix Foundation members Mac, Riley, Bozer, Matty and Desi to hunt down a bioweapon that’s planned to be used by a mysterious organization for a devastating attack on a major U.S. city.
    Check out the video above for a behind-the-scenes
  • 4 Warming Shelters Opened Across Beaver County After Snowstorm

    4 Warming Shelters Opened Across Beaver County After Snowstorm
    BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) — Following this morning’s snowstorm, Beaver County officials are setting up warming shelters for people who need to escape the cold weather.
    Two plus inches fell across the region Friday morning.
    With all that snow and temperatures hovering in the lower 30s, four warming shelters have been opened across Beaver County.
    Here’s the list:The Cornerstone – 600 6th Street Beaver Falls
    New Brighton Municipal Building – 610 Third Ave New Brighton
    Uncomm
  • AIU experiences malware attack on servers

    AIU experiences malware attack on servers
    The agency said it worked with third-party forensic specialists to investigate and restore the network. 
  • Study: Keeping A Plant On Your Desk At Work Can Reduce Stress

    Study: Keeping A Plant On Your Desk At Work Can Reduce Stress
    (CNN) — Having a hard day at work? Stressed out about deadlines or bosses or meetings? It may help to stare a plant, according to researchers from Japan.
    The researchers felt that a lot of employees underestimated the respite that plants offer from work-related stress, so they conducted an experiment on workers at an electric company in Japan and observed their changes in stress levels pre- and post-involvement with plants.
    The findings, recently published in the HortTechnology journal, sh
  • Portion Of Streets Run Road Closed Due To Downed Pole

    Portion Of Streets Run Road Closed Due To Downed Pole
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A section of Streets Run Road is closed down due to a downed pole and dangerous road conditions.Crews are working to reopen the road.It has not been determined how long the road will be closed.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  • PTL Links: February 7, 2020

    PTL Links: February 7, 2020
    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pitt Nutrition and Dietetics
    Monster Jam at PPG Paints Arena
    PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
    PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
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  • ‘All Of Our Trucks Are Out’: PennDOT, County And City Busy Monitoring, Clearing Snow-Covered Roads

    ‘All Of Our Trucks Are Out’: PennDOT, County And City Busy Monitoring, Clearing Snow-Covered Roads
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Works and PennDOT crews are out in full force for this morning’s rush hour as heavy, accumulating snow blankets the area.
    City of Pittsburgh Chief Operating Officer Kinsey Casey and PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan both say they have dozens of trucks out plowing and salting as people go to work.
    WATCH: Interview with City COO Kinsey Casey — 
    Casey says she herself is out with the city’s trucks.
    “We had 60 trucks out starting a
  • Winter Storm Impacting Different Types Of Mass Transit

    Winter Storm Impacting Different Types Of Mass Transit
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the snow comes in fast and hard, it impacts more than just the cars on the road.Airports, public transit, and so much more take a hit.
    Please use caution and allow extra travel time if you're heading to the airport this morning. Delays are possible – continue to check flight status with your airline before leaving. https://t.co/wALpuu9FFf
    — Pittsburgh International Airport (@PITairport) February 7, 2020
    Pittsburgh International Airport is reminding trav
  • The Rolling Stones will invade Pittsburgh in June -- for the 11th time

    The Rolling Stones will invade Pittsburgh in June -- for the 11th time
    Fixty-six years after the Rolling Stones invaded Pittsburgh, the band will pack Heinz Field. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will be 76.
  • Buying Here: Historic King estate in Highland Park on the market for $3.65 million

    Buying Here: Historic King estate in Highland Park on the market for $3.65 million
    Baywood, a 22-room, Gilded Age mansion at 5501 Elgin St. in Highland Park, is on the market for $3.65 million after a 26-year restoration.
     
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect As Snow Blankets Western Pa.

    Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect As Snow Blankets Western Pa.
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It is the perfect storm of winter weather this morning.
    The Friday morning commute has turned into a nightmare with the timing of the snowfall. Not to mention, the rain overnight kept road crews from being able to properly treat many roads.6:30 AM Radar Update: Heavy snow is coming down across the region. Plan for extra time during your morning commute. Visibility will be tough at times due to breezy conditions. The heaviest snowfall will occur this morning before trans
  • Reduced Speed Limit On Beaver Valley Expressway, Interstate 80 Lifted

    Reduced Speed Limit On Beaver Valley Expressway, Interstate 80 Lifted
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Due to the winter weather and snow, PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit on the Beaver Valley Expressway and Interstate 80 to 45 mph Friday morning.The reduced speed limit was in effect in Beaver and Lawrence counties between the Allegheny County line to the Mercer County line on the Beaver Valley Expressway.(Photo Credit: KDKA)PHOTO GALLERY: Snowstorm Hits Pittsburgh AreaBeaver County Emergency officials who say this morning’s snow created a lot of acciden
  • PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit On Beaver Valley Expressway, Interstate 80

    PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit On Beaver Valley Expressway, Interstate 80
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Due to the winter weather and snow, PennDOT has announced a temporary reduced speed limit on the Beaver Valley Expressway and Interstate 80 to 45 mph.The reduced speed limit will be in effect in Beaver and Lawrence counties between the Allegheny County line to the Mercer County line on the Beaver Valley Expressway.As for Interstate 80, the reduced speed limit will take place in Butler, Clarion, and Jefferson counties.PennDOT is reminding drivers that despite having plow
  • PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit On Beaver Valley Expressway

    PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit On Beaver Valley Expressway
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Due to the winter weather and snow, PennDOT has announced a temporary reduced speed limit on the Beaver Valley Expressway to 45 mph.The reduced speed limit will be in effect in Beaver and Lawrence counties between the Allegheny County line to the Mercer County line.PennDOT is reminding drivers that despite having plows and crews treating roadways, their goal is to keep roads passable not completely free of ice or snow.They will be treating roads until the snow stops and
  • Pittsburgh Police Investigating Attempted Robbery In Swisshelm Park

    Pittsburgh Police Investigating Attempted Robbery In Swisshelm Park
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was walking his dog after 11:00 p.m. along Windermere Drive when he was approached by two men who attempted to rob him.According to Pittsburgh Police, the two men then pointed a gun at the victim but he stated that he had nothing to give up.The suspects then fled and met up with a third suspect further up the road.They were described as two men in dark clothing.Pittsburgh Police are investigating.
  • Ringgold School District Closed Friday Due To Threat At Middle School

    Ringgold School District Closed Friday Due To Threat At Middle School
    MONONGAHELA, Pa. (KDKA) — Ringgold School District is using a Flexible Instruction Day due to a threat at the Middle School.
    On the evening of February 6, 2020, Ringgold School District received Safe 2 Say tips regarding safety concerns at the Ringgold Middle School.
    Local police were notified and are in the process of investigating each tip in coordination with the Ringgold School District Police.
    Per a statement released by the school district, Friday February 7, 2020 will be a FID (Flex
  • North Side torytelling event aims for cultural understanding

    North Side torytelling event aims for cultural understanding
    “Digital Storytelling: Building Bridges,” takes place Saturday at City of Asylum, 40 West North Avenue, in the North Side
  • North Side storytelling event aims for cultural understanding

    North Side storytelling event aims for cultural understanding
    “Digital Storytelling: Building Bridges,” takes place Saturday at City of Asylum, 40 West North Avenue, in the North Side
  • Road Crews Working To Keep Roads Clean During Winter Weather

    Road Crews Working To Keep Roads Clean During Winter Weather
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It has been a busy morning for several road crews in Pittsburgh this morning.Since 2:00 a.m., KDKA has learned that the city has had 60 plow trucks on the road preparing for winter weather.More crews are expected to join them later this morning around 6:00 a.m.
    As for Allegheny County, 26 salt trucks have been treating roads since around 2:00 a.m. The issue, however, was that for several crews pre-treating the roads was not an option.
    “Because it’s raining,
  • UPMC, American Heart Association Offering Free Health Screenings For National Wear Red Day

    UPMC, American Heart Association Offering Free Health Screenings For National Wear Red Day
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday, February 7 is National Wear Red Day, the day where the American Heart Association hopes to raise awareness for women’s number one health threat – cardiovascular disease.UPMC along with the American Heart Association will be offering free health screenings at two locations from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Pittsburgh.U.S. Steel Tower:Those in attendance can get blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and attend an “ask the expert” sessi
  • Betting Could Be ‘X’ Factor For New Pro Football League XFL

    Betting Could Be ‘X’ Factor For New Pro Football League XFL
    ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Knowing its season begins less than a week after one of the biggest betting events in America, the new XFL is embracing sports betting in a major way.
    The revived league owned by wrestling impresario Vince McMahon will consciously appeal to fans accustomed to betting on professional or college football — and who otherwise would have nothing to bet on for months. Its first games will be played less than a week after the NFL’s Super Bowl.
    From inviting
  • Eight Ohio Counties Fail To Meet Election Security Deadline

    Eight Ohio Counties Fail To Meet Election Security Deadline
    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Eight counties in the state have not completed all parts of an election security directive issued last year by Ohio’s secretary of state.
    The directive issued by Republican Frank LaRose required all boards of elections in Ohio’s 88 counties to complete a comprehensive security checklist intended to strengthen Ohio’s election system infrastructure. The deadline was Jan. 31, 2020.
    Some requirements in the directive involve areas such as security traini
  • Lincoln Borough Home Destroyed By Fire

    Lincoln Borough Home Destroyed By Fire
    LINCOLN BOROUGH (KDKA) — A house on Calhoun Road was destroyed by a fire Thursday.
    Neighbors say that one man lives here.(Photo Credit: KDKA Reporter Pam Surano)
    He was not home at the time.
  • Paramedics And Police Respond To Vehicle Driven Into Creek In Penn Hills

    Paramedics And Police Respond To Vehicle Driven Into Creek In Penn Hills
    PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Police and paramedics are responding to a vehicle accident in Penn Hills.
    A vehicle has reportedly driven into a creek on Lincoln Road.
    The accident was reported just after 2:00 a.m. Friday morning.There is no report on the condition of the driver of the vehicle.
  • Crews Respond To Large House Fire In Parks Township

    Crews Respond To Large House Fire In Parks Township
    PARKS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Firefighters are on the scene of a large house fire in Park Township.The fire was reported just after 12:00 a.m. and occurred at a house in the 1100 block of Washington Street.The cause of the fire and any injuries have yet to be determined.
  • Residents Voice Concerns Before Phase 2 Of Penn Avenue Construction Begins

    Residents Voice Concerns Before Phase 2 Of Penn Avenue Construction Begins
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many people in the East End said it was a bumpy ride when the city redeveloped Penn Avenue a few years ago.
    Now they’re bracing for round two of the project.
    On Thursday, they got a chance to have their opinions heard.
    “The last time was an absolute nightmare for people living on both sides of Penn Avenue. … We can’t have that happen again,” Jennifer Haven said.The East End Penn Avenue corridor is bustling with shopping, restaurants, the a
  • Residents Voice Concerns Before Phase 2 Of Penn Avenue Begins

    Residents Voice Concerns Before Phase 2 Of Penn Avenue Begins
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many people in the East End said it was a bumpy ride when the city redeveloped Penn Avenue a few years ago.
    Now they’re bracing for round two of the project.
    On Thursday, they got a chance to have their opinions heard.
    “The last time was an absolute nightmare for people living on both sides of Penn Avenue. … We can’t have that happen again,” Jennifer Haven said.The East End Penn Avenue corridor is bustling with shopping, restaurants, the a
  • Allegheny Intermediate Unit Hit By Ransomware Attack

    Allegheny Intermediate Unit Hit By Ransomware Attack
    HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) — A local education agency was hit by a ransomware attack.
    The Allegheny Intermediate Unit said part of its network was hit with malware and it received demands for money.
    AIU said experts investigated the attack and restored the system to prevent future incidents.They’re not sure if anyone’s personal information was compromised, so they’re urging employees to check their accounts.
  • Stamkos, Kucherov Vasilevskiy Lift Lightning Over Penguins

    Stamkos, Kucherov Vasilevskiy Lift Lightning Over Penguins
    SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning looked plenty fresh in the second leg of back-to-back games.
    Stamkos and Alex Killorn scored to lead the Lightning over the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Tuesday night. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27 shots for Tampa Bay, which lost 5-1 at home to the New York Islanders on Monday night.
    “It was a great effort,” coach Jon Cooper said. “It was a game where we seemed like we played pretty consistent all the way through.
  • 2-Vehicle Crash With Multiple Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 68

    2-Vehicle Crash With Multiple Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 68
    BUTLER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A two-vehicle crash has closed part of Route 68 in Butler Township
    The crash happened on Route 68 near East Jefferson Streete and Delwood Road.
    The bridge on Route 68 is currently closed.
    There were multiple entrapments and multiple people taken to the hospital.
    The Butler Township Police are investigating.
    Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  • Officials Bust Drug Ring That Trafficked $2.5 Million Worth Of Methamphetamine Into Blair County

    Officials Bust Drug Ring That Trafficked $2.5 Million Worth Of Methamphetamine Into Blair County
    BLAIR COUNTY (KDKA) — Officials say they busted a drug ring that trafficked $2.5 million worth of methamphetamine into a local county.
    (Photo Credit: Attorney General’s Office)
    The Attorney General’s Office announced Thursday that 32 people were arrested for the sale and distribution of methamphetamine in Blair County.
    The meth ring trafficked well over 94,000 doses of methamphetamine worth approximately $2,500,000 into the county in one year.
    Officials said approximately 12,00
  • Study: Pa.’s Fireflies Facing Extinction Because Of Light Pollution

    Study: Pa.’s Fireflies Facing Extinction Because Of Light Pollution
    (CNN/KDKA) — Around the world, fireflies light up the night with their shimmering bodies. But scientists say this magical display is under threat — with the loss of their natural habitats, pesticide use and artificial light putting some of the 2,000 or so species at risk of extinction.
    Habitat loss is leading to the decline of many wildlife species, with some fireflies suffering because they need certain environmental conditions to complete their life cycle, said Sara Lewis, a profes
  • Former Pittsburgh Steeler Kam Kelly Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct After Incident On South Side

    Former Pittsburgh Steeler Kam Kelly Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct After Incident On South Side
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Former Pittsburgh Steeler Kam Kelly pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after he was kicked out of Mario’s in the South Side in December.
    According to court documents, charges of resisting arrest and terroristic threats were withdrawn and his charge of disorderly conduct was moved to non-traffic court.
    Kelly pleaded guilty on Thursday and the judge gave him time served.
    (Photo Credit: Allegheny County)
    The criminal complaint says police were called to Mario&rsquo
  • 1,500 New Jobs Coming To Parkway West Corridor

    1,500 New Jobs Coming To Parkway West Corridor
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The construction of two large office buildings is underway at The Pointe at North Fayette, and that means one thing.
    “Fifteen-hundred new jobs to the area,” says Chris Heck, president of the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce.
    The Boardwalk Project is the latest from Burns & Scalo Real Estate.
    “Boardwalk One and Two, fully occupied by one tenant, ConnectiveRX,” adds Heck.
    It’s a New Jersey-based technology services company.
    ConnectiveRX w

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