PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - A look back at the headlines from the week of October 4th through October 10th:
Local:
Police officer returns to duty two years after Tree of Life shooting
"Almost two years after the Tree of Life mass shooting in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh Police officer Timothy Matson has returned to duty with the department." Continue Reading
Western PA businesses to see part of $96 million in COVID relief
"In its second round of COVID-19 relief grants, more than 5,300 small businesses throughout the state will receive a portion of $96 million." Continue Reading
Port Authority spends $28 million on new buses
"The Port Authority of Allegheny County is spending $28 million on new buses." Continue Reading
The Original Oyster House Celebrates 150th Birthday
"Pittsburgh oldest restaurant reaches a milestone this month." Continue Reading
'Silence of the Lambs' house for sale in Fayette County
"If you're a fan of horror movie "Silence of the Lambs" and are in the marktet for a house, you'll want to read this." Continue Reading
Police investigate fatal shooting at Monroeville Mall
"Police responded a shooting outside Monroeville Mall on Wednesday." Continue Reading
City of Pittsburgh reopens street one year after Port Authority bus falls into sink hole
"Nearly one year after a Port Authority of Allegheny County bus fell into a giant sinkhole that opened up on a downtown street, the City of Pittsburgh has reopened the street to traffic." Continue Reading
14-year-old shot in Pittsburgh
"Pittsburgh Police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday morning in the city's Spring Hill neighborhood." Continue Reading
Sports:
7,500 fans allowed inside Heinz Field, as Gov. relaxes capacity limits
"Fans will be allowed inside Heinz Field for Steelers and Pitt games and other football venues beginning Friday." Continue Reading
Rooney: 5,500 season ticket holders can attend Steelers game Sunday
"While fans are going to allowed back in the stands at Heinz Field this Sunday, it won’t be as many as you think." Continue Reading
Pitt star excited parents can finally see a game in person
"On talk from Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke, head coach Pat Narduzzi, even Steelers President Art Rooney, Pitt receiver D.J. Turner took a chance. " Continue Reading
Matt Murray is "Nothing but thankful" for his time in Pittsburgh
"After five seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, goaltender Matt Murray was traded to the Ottawa Senators for forward prospect Jonathan Gruden and a second round draft pick (Joel Blomqvist)." Continue Reading
Riverhounds keeper Danny Vitiello wins Golden Glove award
"Pittsburgh Riverhounds goalkeeper Danny Vitiello was awarded the USL Championship Golden Glove on Wednesday." Continue Reading
Penguins re-sign Sam Lafferty to two-year deal
"After a rookie season that saw six goals, and seven assists for 13 points in 50 games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Sam Lafferty to a two-year contract." Continue Reading
State:
PA driver license centers to close for Columbus Day
"PennDOT is closing all driver license and photo centers in observance of the Columbus Day holiday." Continue Reading
PA sets record for firearm background checks
"Pennsylvania conducted more firearms background checks in the third quarter of this year than any previous quarter in the history of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System." Continue Reading
PA resumes processing unemployment claims
"Pennsylvania is once again processing applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance." Continue Reading
National:
Eddie Van Halen, rock legend and guitar hero, dies at 65
"Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 65." Continue Reading
COVID-19 vaccine trial participants report severe fevers, aches: 'It hurt to even just lay in my bedsheet'
"Several participants in COVID-19 vaccine trials have reported some intense yet fleeting side effects." Continue Reading
America is facing a fridge shortage due to supply chain challenges amid COVID
"Are you in the market for a new refrigerator? It may be more difficult to find one." Continue Reading
World:
Germany: OPCW confirms nerve agent used in Navalny poisoning
"The global chemical watchdog group has confirmed Germany and other countries' findings that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was the victim of an attack with a Soviet-era nerve agent, German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said Tuesday." Continue Reading