PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) — A look back at the headlines from October 18th through October 24th:
LOCAL:
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Heritage Valley Health System among victims of Russian hackers
"On Monday, the the Justice Department announced charges against six computer hackers - all from Russia - after being indicted by a grand jury in Pittsburgh." Continue Reading
North Shore to get another parking garage
"There will be a new parking garage built between Heinz Field and PNC Park." Continue Reading
Allegheny County Elections Office expands hours through Election Day
"Beginning Monday, October 26, the Allegheny County Elections Office will offer expanded hours through Election Day." Continue Reading
Results of Pittsburgh Police reform study released
"A community task force on Pittsburgh Police reform issued a report of its months long study on Monday." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto releases statement on police reform task force report
"On Monday, a task force commission by Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto released its report of a months long study into police reform for the City's police department." Continue Reading
Halloween-themed drinks added to Sheetz menu
"Sheetz is getting into the Halloween spirit with new drinks just in time for the haunted holiday." Continue Reading
Industrial-size shredding truck to be available in Western PA for shredding event
"If you have documents and private paperwork you'd like to shred, a public shredding event will take place later this month in Beaver County." Continue Reading
Tips for keeping your pet safe during Halloween
"With all the unique activities going on, should pet owners be doing anything differently to make sure their dog or cat is safe?" Continue Reading
Archangel Gabriel Kindergarten Class Moving To Remote Learning
"On Saturday, it was announced by the Archangel Gabriel Catholic School in McKees Rocks and Robinson that an individual associated with one of the kindergarten classes has tested positive for COVID-19." Continue Reading
Loaded gun found at Pittsburgh International Airport
"A Pittsburgh woman is facing Federal penalties after she was caught with a loaded handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport." Continue Reading
AAA: it's peak season for deer-vehicle collisions
"According to AAA, it's the peak time of year for deer collisions in Pennsylvania." Continue Reading
Light Up Night in Pittsburgh Cancelled
"Light Up Night in Pittsburgh has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic." Continue Reading
SPORTS:
Ravens acquire star pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue from Vikings
"The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens have reportedly teamed up on a major trade ahead of next month's NFL trade deadline. Continue Reading
Pitt Freshman Addison Catching Passes, Attention
"If Brian Kelly could go back in time, he might just change the way he handled the recruitment of Jordan Addison." Continue Reading
Adam Schefter picked up Antonio Brown in his fantasy league before tweeting news
"When ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news about the Seattle Seahawks and other teams that were interested in pursuing Antonio Brown after his Week 8 return, it caught many in the NFL community by surprise." Continue Reading
Report: Dwayne Haskins fined for violating Washington's COVID-19 protocols
"Quarterback Dwayne Haskins was fined $4,833 by the Washington Football Team for violating the team's COVID-19 protocols, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports." Continue Reading
Terry Bradshaw on fixing relationship with Big Ben: 'It's good for the city'
"erry Bradshaw took the time to join Colin Cowherd on his show "The Herd" on Friday, and in it, the former Steelers quarterback cleared the air on his tumultuous relationship with current Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger." Continue Reading
Daniel Jones ran almost as fast (21.23 mph) as Tyreek Hill Thursday night
"According to NFL's Next Gen Stats, Daniel Jones' 80-yard explosion against the Eagles on Thursday night was clocked at a blistering 21.23 miles per hour, the fastest speed reached by a quarterback this season." Continue Reading
Antonio Brown reportedly agrees to 1-year deal with Bucs to reunite with Tom Brady
"Antonio Brown and Tom Brady are being reunited." Continue Reading
Steelers release punter Colquitt, place Bush on IR
"The Steelers made several moves on Friday morning. New punter Dustin Colquitt is already a thing of the past." Continue Reading
Mike 'Doc' Emrick, NHL broadcaster with Pittsburgh ties, retires after 50 years
"After 50 years covering the NHL in one form or another, legendary broadcaster Mike "Doc" Emrick is retiring." Continue Reading
Local high school reminds us how bad the Browns are in Pittsburgh
"A local high school athletic department is putting the Cleveland's horrible record at Heinz Field into perspective." Continue Reading
NFL Power Rankings: Steelers break into top 3 after statement win against Browns
"Of the teams that were in the top 10 in last week's RADIO.COM Sports NFL Power Rankings, just five of them won in Week 6." Continue Reading
Spillane gets start with Bush scheduled for surgery Wednesday
"With linebacker Devin Bush expected to have surgery on his torn ACL Wednesday, Robert Spillane has been officially named the next man." Continue Reading
STATE:
High court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots
"The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count mailed-in ballots received up to three days after the Nov. 3 election, rejecting a Republican plea in the presidential battleground state." Continue Reading
Gov. Wolf praises Supreme Court ruling in PA election ballot counting case
"The US State Supreme Court has resolved one key election issue in Pennsylvania." Continue Reading
Pennsylvania has its first COVID-19 positive cat
"On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health have confirmed that the state has its first COVID-19 positive cat." Continue Reading
NATIONAL:
Heard any Biden jokes? Study of late-night comics finds few
"From the perspective of late-night joke writers, there's really only one person running for president." Continue Reading
Dr. Fauci recommends mask mandate as Covid-19 cases surge across US
"Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a stern recommendation about the COVID-19 outbreak on Friday. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases threw his weight behind people wearing face coverings across the board." Continue Reading
Unexploded bomb from World War II washes up on North Carolina shore
"U.S. Navy official are trying to figure out how a 100-pound World War II era unexploded bomb washed up ashore in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina." Continue Reading
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