• WVU Closes Out Big 12 Season With 85-80 Loss To Oklahoma State

    WVU Closes Out Big 12 Season With 85-80 Loss To Oklahoma State
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Sophomore Avery Anderson III scored a career-high 31 points to lead No. 17 Oklahoma State to an 85-80 victory over No. 6 West Virginia on Saturday in their Big 12 regular-season finale.
    The Cowboys (18-7, 11-7 Big 12) made up for the loss of two starters by finding holes in the defense for easy layups, shooting 58% from the floor and outhustling West Virginia for rebounds.
    Oklahoma State was without star freshman Cade Cunningham, who injured his left ankle late in
  • Ex-U.S. Attorney Trying To Help Free Man Convicted Of Killings

    Ex-U.S. Attorney Trying To Help Free Man Convicted Of Killings
    CLEVELAND (AP) — A former U.S. attorney has joined a legal team trying to free a man convicted of killing three people, who has long proclaimed his innocence.
    Justin Herdman, appointed by former President Donald Trump in 2017, stepped down as U.S. attorney for northern Ohio in January. Herdman wrote in a federal court filing this week that 57-year-old Kevin Keith should be given a hearing to consider his arguments after 27 years in prison, cleveland.com reported.
    Keith’s death senten
  • McCann Scores In Second Straight Game, Penguins Beat Flyers 4-3

    McCann Scores In Second Straight Game, Penguins Beat Flyers 4-3
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jared McCann pounced on a rebound and knocked it past Bryan Elliott with less than 10 minutes to go and the Pittsburgh Penguins slipped past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday.
    The Penguins took two of three from the Flyers during Philadelphia’s extended stay in Pittsburgh, with McCann providing the difference in the finale when Brandon Tanev’s shot smacked off Elliott’s pad and ended up on McCann’s stick. McCann fired it into the net, then we
  • COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 2,789 New Coronavirus Cases, 55 Additional Deaths

    COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 2,789 New Coronavirus Cases, 55 Additional Deaths
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 2,789 new Coronavirus cases and 55 additional deaths.
    The statewide total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic has risen to 946,985 since Friday’s report, according to the state’s data.
    There are 1,587 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 325 patients are in the ICU.
    On Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf eased gathering limits and lift
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  • Pa. Senators Stand On Opposite Sides Of The Aisle Over Senate Narrowly Passing $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill

    Pa. Senators Stand On Opposite Sides Of The Aisle Over Senate Narrowly Passing $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill
    WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) took time to express their reactions at the Senate passing President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.The Senate voted in favor of the proposed bill by a narrow margin of 50-49 on Saturday.All Senate Democrats voted for Biden’s American Rescue Plan, while all Senate Republicans voted against it.Republican Senator Pat Toomey criticized the passage of the bill in a statement.“
  • Officials Warn Some ‘Moss Ball’ Aquarium Products Sold In Pennsylvania May Contain Invasive Zebra Mussels

    Officials Warn Some ‘Moss Ball’ Aquarium Products Sold In Pennsylvania May Contain Invasive Zebra Mussels
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is warning residents about aquarium products that have been sold in the state that may contain invasive zebra mussels.(Photos courtesy Idaho Department of Agriculture & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
    “Zebra Mussels are one of the most troublesome invasive species in the United States and can cause major ecological and economic damage such as clogging water intake pipes, damaging boats, or
  • Police: Suspect Gets Into Wrong-Way Crash, Shot To Death

    Police: Suspect Gets Into Wrong-Way Crash, Shot To Death
    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A shooting suspect fleeing police got into a wrong-way crash on an Ohio interstate and was then killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement personnel, authorities said.
    At about 3 p.m. Friday, Columbus police started pursuing “a suspect who had warrants for felonious assault for a shooting that occurred in early February,” Lt. Dan Hargus told reporters. Police cruisers later disengaged from the pursuit, but a police department helicopter continue
  • Defenseman Brian Dumoulin, Forward Evan Rodrigues Activated Ahead Of Penguins Flyers Game

    Defenseman Brian Dumoulin, Forward Evan Rodrigues Activated Ahead Of Penguins Flyers Game
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins activated defenseman Brian Dumoulin and forward Evan Rodrigues Saturday.The roster move announcement came ahead of the Penguins’ scheduled game against the Philadelphia Flyers.Dumoulin has not been active for the Penguins’ last 15 games due to a lower-body injury.The Penguins also recalled forward Anthony Angello from the taxi squad and reassigned defenseman Josh Maniscalco with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguin
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  • Endangered National Aviary Penguin Chick Celebrates New Milestone This Week

    Endangered National Aviary Penguin Chick Celebrates New Milestone This Week
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Aviary celebrated a new milestone for one of its penguin chicks this week.An endangered African penguin chick had a “very happy two month hatch day” at the National Aviary, according to a Facebook post from Friday.(Photo Credit: National Aviary/Facebook)
    The National Aviary says the chick is well on its way to becoming fully grown.Visitors will begin to notice the chick mature and develop waterproof feathers and tuxedo pat
  • COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 276 Additional Coronavirus Cases

    COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 276 Additional Coronavirus Cases
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 276 new Coronavirus cases and three additional deaths.
    Of the newly reported cases, 206 are confirmed from 970 PCR tests. There were 70 probable cases. The Health Department says five of the positive tests are more than a week old.The dates of positive tests range from Dec. 5, 2020 to March 5, 2021.
    The dates of newly reported deaths range from Oct. 15, 2020 to Dec. 9, 2020, which the Health Depa
  • City Of Pittsburgh Creates Opioid Overdose Dashboard

    City Of Pittsburgh Creates Opioid Overdose Dashboard
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City of Pittsburgh has created a publicly accessible online tool to track opioid overdose data in the Pittsburgh region.
    City officials announced the creation of the Opioid Overdose Dashboard on Friday.The data is based on reports from local first responders and details the number of opioid overdoses and the location of overdoses in the Pittsburgh area each month. The dashboard also breaks down data by age, race and gender as well as instances
  • Four Sisters In Their 80s And 90s Reunited To Get Their COVID-19 Vaccines Together

    Four Sisters In Their 80s And 90s Reunited To Get Their COVID-19 Vaccines Together
    By David Williams, CNN
    (CNN) — Four elderly sisters in New Jersey haven’t been able to have their regular get-togethers during the coronavirus pandemic, but they made an exception to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.
    Edith Camp, 96, Bernice Cecil, 92, Nora McDonald, 86, and 84-year-old Rose Ramsey — got their second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Tuesday at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, south of Philadelphia.
    As children, they were known as the Langley sisters, a
  • Fired BNY Mellon Employee Loses Appeal For Wrongful Termination Over Antwon Rose Protesters Facebook Comments

    Fired BNY Mellon Employee Loses Appeal For Wrongful Termination Over Antwon Rose Protesters Facebook Comments
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman who lost her job at BNY Mellon for something she posted on Facebook lost her appeal in court.
    Back in 2018, Lisa Ellis commented about a Bell Acres councilman who drove through a crowd of Antwon Rose protesters.
    Ellis posted, “Total BS. Too bad he didn’t have a bus to plow thru.”BNY Mellon fired Ellis after that.
    Ellis, who is white, then sued, claiming discrimination due to her race.
    A judge ruled Ellis presented no evid
  • Hey Ray! The Science Behind What Causes Bridges To Freeze First

    Hey Ray! The Science Behind What Causes Bridges To Freeze First
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Bridges are great. They make getting from place to place easier, even with obstacles in the way.  Pittsburgh has many obstacles like river valleys and rivers, thus Pittsburgh has a lot of bridges.  446 of them!
    With bridges, there are additional things to be alert for in colder weather, such as ice.
    (Photo Credit: Ray Petelin)
    Bridges are made of steel and concrete. Roadways, on their own, would heat up and cool down quickly, too, because those materials
  • Frozen in time: Page Dairy Mart celebrates 70 years

    Frozen in time: Page Dairy Mart celebrates 70 years
    The South Side ice cream shop has become a local icon and a sure sign of spring — even on a 30 degree opening day. 
  • United Steelworkers Authorize Strike At Local Allegheny Technologies Plants

    United Steelworkers Authorize Strike At Local Allegheny Technologies Plants
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than 1,000 local steelworkers are ready to strike.
    Last night, the United Steelworkers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike for its 1,300 members working at Allegheny Technologies.
    The union says ATI is dragging its feet in negotiations and is demanding a four-year contract with changes to wages, health insurance, and protections.
    ATI says employees will be better off financially under its most recent proposal.
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Cold Weekend Temperatures, Warm-Up On The Way

    Pittsburgh Weather: Cold Weekend Temperatures, Warm-Up On The Way
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are off to another cold start with lows in the low 20’s and upper teens and wind chills in the teens.
    There are few flurries around today, which is a similar set up to yesterday.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
    The good thing is high pressure dominates and we will be dry with plenty of sunshine.
    Some may see a flurry or two, but no accumulation is expected.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
    Sunday temperatures get a little warmer back at 40 degrees and th
  • Pittsburgh Police Investigating Overnight Fatal Shootings In Homewood, Sheraden

    Pittsburgh Police Investigating Overnight Fatal Shootings In Homewood, Sheraden
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating two deadly shootings that took place overnight.
    The latest deadly shooting happened around 2:00 a.m. on the 7600 block of Frankstown Road in Homewood.
    Police say a man was found face down in the street with a gunshot wound to the head.
    There is no word on any suspects at this time.
    The other shooting happened on the 2700 block of Zephyr Avenue in Sheraden.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    When police showed up at the scene, they found a man insid
  • Woman Faces Assault Charge In Stabbing Of 3-Year-Old Boy

    Woman Faces Assault Charge In Stabbing Of 3-Year-Old Boy
    DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) – A woman accused of stabbing her 3-year-old neighbor as he walked with an older sibling to a school bus stop has been charged with felonious assault.
    Authorities say it’s still not clear what prompted the attack, which occurred Thursday morning in Deerfield Township.
    Authorities said 46-year-old Xiaoyan Zhu ran from her home to the child’s house and used a ceramic knife to stab him three times in his neck and back.
    Zhu’s teenage daughter was
  • Medical Examiner: Inmate Died From Attack And Heart Disease

    Medical Examiner: Inmate Died From Attack And Heart Disease
    CLEVELAND (AP) – The death of a Cuyahoga County Jail inmate who was killed in his cell last year has been ruled a homicide.
    The county medical examiner determined that 48-year-old Shone Trawick died from a combination of an attack by a cellmate and heart disease.
    Trawick was serving six months on misdemeanor charges when he was killed Nov. 9.
    His cellmate, 31-year-old Edmond Hightower, has been indicted on murder charges in Trawick’s death.
    Trawick’s family filed a federal laws
  • Dutch Inventor Testing Possible New Way Of Screening For COVID-19 Infections

    Dutch Inventor Testing Possible New Way Of Screening For COVID-19 Infections
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The unpleasant nature of a COVID-19 test is enough to make some people flinch. Others can’t help but scream. A Dutch inventor is testing a possible new way to screen for coronavirus infections.
    The method being trialed in the Netherlands requires people to let out a shout or a song inside an airlocked cabin to give Peter Van Wees, the inventor of the QuBA breath analyzer, enough potential germs to test for COVID-19. “If you are spreading, and yelling, and sc
  • Knead Community Cafe In New Kensington Receives $25,000 Grant

    Knead Community Cafe In New Kensington Receives $25,000 Grant
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) — A local business that has made it its mission to give back to others is getting the thanks it deserves.
    Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington allows customers to pay what they can. If you have no money, you won’t be turned away.
    The business also has provided thousands of free meals to those in need.
    On Friday, the cafe received a special award — the Northwestern Mutual’s Most Exceptional Community Service Award.
    The aw
  • Police In The South Hills Creating Task Force To Investigate Chase Bank Accounts

    Police In The South Hills Creating Task Force To Investigate Chase Bank Accounts
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police departments in the South Hills are creating a task force to figure out who’s opening Chase Bank accounts in their residents’ names.
    Police plan to work with the Secret Service.
    They say hundreds of people have received letters with information on debit and checking accounts they didn’t sign up for.
    “We’re not really sure who’s been opening these accounts, it’s been hundreds. Somewhere, there was a b
  • Marshall University Investigates Claims Of Large Parties

    Marshall University Investigates Claims Of Large Parties
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University said Friday it is suspending Greek life at the West Virginia school after allegations of large parties held without masks and social distancing.
    The university said videos and photos on social media and witnesses appear to corroborate claims that COVID-19 protocols were broken.
    A separate report of bullying is also being investigated.
    The university in Huntington issued cease and desist letters to 11 fraternities and sororities, suspending activ
  • U.S. Senator Pat Toomey Responds To Republican Party’s Decision To Rebuke Him

    U.S. Senator Pat Toomey Responds To Republican Party’s Decision To Rebuke Him
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Republican Senator Pat Toomey is responding to the vote by some in his party earlier this week to rebuke him.
    Toomey told KDKA Political Editor Jon Delano that his focus is not on the Republican Party’s unhappiness with him, but rather on unifying the state party to win elections.
    “I understand a lot of Republicans disagree with my vote to convict President Trump in the impeachment trial. I get that,” Toomey said.
    “The Trum
  • State Rep. Ed Gainey Introduces Bill To Ban Semi-Automatic Rifles

    State Rep. Ed Gainey Introduces Bill To Ban Semi-Automatic Rifles
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — State Rep. Ed Gainey wants a state ban on high-capacity, semi-automatic rifles.
    He is behind a bill to ban buying, transferring, building or using that type of weapon.
    Gainey points to the use of guns like the AR-15 in many mass shootings, including the Tree of Life massacre.The bill makes exceptions for those who already own one of those rifles.
  • Man Wanted For Deadly Shooting Of IUP Student Arrested In Altoona

    Man Wanted For Deadly Shooting Of IUP Student Arrested In Altoona
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    ALTOONA, Pa. (KDKA) — A man wanted for the murder of a local college student was arrested.
    U.S. Marshals tracked Terrion Gates to a house in Altoona.
    Police say he was involved in the shooting death of Jaedyn Wright near IUP’s campus. Wright was killed at the Carriage House Apartments in October.
    Three other suspects are already in custody.
  • Mom Of 6-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Dragged And Dumped In Ohio River Charged With Murder

    Mom Of 6-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Dragged And Dumped In Ohio River Charged With Murder
    HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman accused of trying to abandon her 6-year-old son at a park, dragging him as she drove away and later dumping his body in the Ohio River was indicted Friday on charges including murder and corpse abuse.
    The 16 counts against Brittany Gosney, of Middletown, also include involuntary manslaughter and multiple counts of endangering children, abduction and kidnapping. The reasons for those charges weren’t explained in further detail in the indictment.
    But
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools: City League Girls Basketball Season On Hold Due To COVID-19 Cases

    Pittsburgh Public Schools: City League Girls Basketball Season On Hold Due To COVID-19 Cases
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools said the City League girls basketball season is on hold due to coronavirus cases and quarantine protocols.The district said Friday that players and coaches on five teams are quarantining due to positive coronavirus cases.PPS says two people associated with Pittsburgh Allderdice tested positive for COVID-19. The team recently played Pittsburgh Brashear, Obama and Perry. Coaches and players from the four teams will quaranti
  • Crews Respond To House Fire In Pine Township

    Crews Respond To House Fire In Pine Township
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    PINE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Crews responded to a house fire in Pine Township.
    Multiple fire departments responded Friday to the home on Old Slate Road for the fire. No one was home at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries.Crews said we cannot get up to the home on Old State Road in Pine Township. Firefighters are using off-road vehicles to get to the house. The Allegheny County fire marshal is on scene. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/4oJnzBq97e
    — Jessica Guay
  • Kentucky Man Living In Uniontown Indicted For Alleged Role In Capitol Attack

    Kentucky Man Living In Uniontown Indicted For Alleged Role In Capitol Attack
    WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) – A grand jury indicted a man living in Uniontown for his alleged role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
    The Post-Gazette reports Peter Schwartz, who is originally from Kentucky, is accused of spraying an orange substance at police during the riot.
    (Photo: FBI)
    The FBI says he also posted about the Riot on his Facebook page, admitting to being there and wrote “what happened was the opening of a war.”
    He remains in custody.
  • Southwestern Pa. Ski Resorts Adjusting To Busy Season

    Southwestern Pa. Ski Resorts Adjusting To Busy Season
    CHAMPION, Pa. (KDKA) — With entertainment options so limited during the coronavirus pandemic, local ski resorts are busier than they have been in more than a decade.
    People are flocking to Seven Springs in the Laurel Mountains looking to learn to ski or snowboard.“I’ve been here 13 years, and this is probably the biggest winter we’ve had from a standpoint of just consistent guest arrivals and consistent weather,” said Alex Moser, the marketing director for Seven Spr
  • Allegheny County Council Set To Vote On Requiring Businesses To Pay Employees Sick Paid Leave

    Allegheny County Council Set To Vote On Requiring Businesses To Pay Employees Sick Paid Leave
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s bound to be a matter of fierce debate: should businesses in Allegheny County be required to pay their employees paid sick leave?
    Allegheny County Council is set to vote early next week. One side says it will be another blow to small businesses already struggling during this pandemic. The other said says it’s the humane thing to do.
    Nick Futules is an Allegheny County Councilman who also owns a restaurant. As both, he’s opposed to a bill requiring
  • This Saturday On JP Roofing FAN N’ATION (March 6)

    This Saturday On JP Roofing FAN N’ATION (March 6)
    Check out what’s coming up this SATURDAY, MARCH 6 on JP Roofing FAN N’ATION with Hosts Rich Walsh and Daisy Jade:
    -A Pirates fan cave (or Fan-seum!) you’d pay money to see
    -Jaggin’ around with Steelers’ Zach Banner
    -Where Yinz Been with 412 Legend Kurt Angle
    -Steelers superfan Scott Wolf’s fan cave in Michigan and his sick sleeve tattoo, by Ink Master contestant Sarah Miller from Wyld Child Tattoo
    -Furry Fashion Show from Little Earth Productions and Humane A
  • Gov. Wolf Says Rite Aid Pharmacies In State Will Receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine For School Employees And Students

    Gov. Wolf Says Rite Aid Pharmacies In State Will Receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine For School Employees And Students
    HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A Pennsylvania pharmacy chain is gearing up to help get teachers and students safely back in the classroom.Rite Aid Pharmacy announced on Friday that it will soon begin administering the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine at its vaccination sites. The pharmacy said it plans on using allocated doses of the vaccine to get shots into the arms of educators, school staff and child care providers.
    Governor Tom Wolf said Rite Aid is “an integral part of the v
  • Gov. Wolf Says Rite Aid Pharmacies In State Will Receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For School Employees And Students

    Gov. Wolf Says Rite Aid Pharmacies In State Will Receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For School Employees And Students
    HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A Pennsylvania pharmacy chain is gearing up to help get teachers and students safely back in the classroom.Rite Aid Pharmacy announced on Friday that it will soon begin administering the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine at its vaccination sites. The pharmacy said it plans on using allocated doses of the vaccine to get shots into the arms of educators, school staff and child care providers.
    Governor Tom Wolf said Rite Aid is “an integral part of the v
  • Gov. Wolf Says Rite Aid Pharmacies In State Will Receive 123,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For School Employees And Students

    Gov. Wolf Says Rite Aid Pharmacies In State Will Receive 123,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For School Employees And Students
    HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A Pennsylvania pharmacy chain is gearing up to help get teachers and students safely back in the classroom.Rite Aid Pharmacy announced on Friday that it will soon begin administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at its vaccination sites. The pharmacy said it plans on using allocated doses of the vaccine to get shots into the arms of educators, school staff and child care providers.
    Governor Tom Wolf said Rite Aid is “an integral part of the vaccination e
  • ‘Moderna Arm’: Some People Develop Reaction To Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

    ‘Moderna Arm’: Some People Develop Reaction To Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – About a week after the Moderna vaccine, some people develop a reaction.
    “We’ve had a few cases. Folks have reached out because it’s a little unusual,” says Asti Drug pharmacist Chris Antypas.
    Genese Hendrickson says her reaction looked like someone had ripped an adhesive bandage off.“It was a big rectangle, two and a half to three inches long, maybe an inch and a half to two inches wide,” says Hendrickson, adding, “It left that
  • High School Spring Sports Kick Off After Being Canceled Last Year During Pandemic’s Start

    High School Spring Sports Kick Off After Being Canceled Last Year During Pandemic’s Start
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – High school athletes and coaches have battled the ups and downs of the pandemic. From no sports to strict safety protocols, little by little the restrictions have lifted.
    “We are very happy and fortunate to be starting spring sports,” said NA Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto.
    High school spring sports were canceled before the 2020 season even started as coronavirus spread last March.
    “I do remember we had one boys’ lacrosse scrimmage on this field b
  • Furry Tails: Rory, Greta & Bindi Are Waiting For Forever Homes

    Furry Tails: Rory, Greta & Bindi Are Waiting For Forever Homes
    Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
    Rory
    Animal Friends
  • Pittsburgh-Area Caregivers Asking Lawmakers To Increase Minimum Wage End 48-Hour Fast

    Pittsburgh-Area Caregivers Asking Lawmakers To Increase Minimum Wage End 48-Hour Fast
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday is the last day of a 48-hour fast in Bloomfield that a group of caregivers is taking part in.They believe lawmakers who call them health care heroes need to put their money where their mouth is and increase the minimum wage.
    “We’re health care heroes and it’s time we’re respected, protected and paid what we deserve,” said caregiver Kearni Warren.
    Their message is loud and clear. It comes As Congress debates the American Rescue Plan A
  • Westmoreland County Leaders Say They’re Getting Less Vaccine Than Smaller Counties

    Westmoreland County Leaders Say They’re Getting Less Vaccine Than Smaller Counties
    GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Westmoreland County leaders are demanding answers after they say they’re not getting enough COVID-19 vaccines while counties with smaller populations are.
    Sean Kertes is the chairman of the Westmoreland County Commissioners. He says he wants answers and more vaccines as soon as possible because it literally is a matter of life and death.
    “Time is of the essence. When we’re looking at time and people’s health, there is no time to spare,&rdquo
  • First Responders At Apparent Hillside Rescue Effort In Forward Township

    First Responders At Apparent Hillside Rescue Effort In Forward Township
    By: KDKA-TV News Staff
    FORWARD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Rescue efforts are underway on a hillside in Forward Township.
    (Photo Credit: NewsChopper2)
    Officials are on the scene Friday at Saddler’s Hollow Road. Police, firefighters and paramedics are all there.
    Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.

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