PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) — Take a look back at some of the week's biggest headlines, coming in locally, statewide, nationally, and from the sports realm.
Sports:
Young Steelers fan sends heartfelt thank-you to Zach Banner
"You probably don't know him, but Jonah Snyder is a big Steelers fan." Continue Reading
Longtime Fox announcer Joe Buck will guest host Jeopardy! this summer
"One of the most accomplished announcers of his era, Joe Buck has been behind the microphone for countless World Series, Super Bowls and MLB All-Star Games and soon, he'll be adding another prestigious broadcasting gig to his career resume." Continue Reading
Malkin, Kapanen making 'encouraging' progress
"'They are making encouraging progress on the ice.'" Continue Reading
2021 NFL Draft: Is this the smallest wide receiver class yet?
"Draft season is in full swing with mocks, rumors and galaxy braining galore." Continue Reading
Penguins and Sabres to participate in NHL's first joint Pride Game
"The Pittsburgh Penguins look to return to the win column when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon, but some of the events will be bigger than hockey." Continue Reading
Local:
Pittsburgh launches spring pothole blitz
"It's time to tackle potholes in the City of Pittsburgh." Continue Reading
Attorney apologizes to Aaron Donald after accusing the NFL star of assault
"According to several reports, the attorney representing a man who claimed former Pitt star and NFL Pro Bowler Aaron Donald assaulted him is apologizing." Continue Reading
Former Pine-Richland coach Eric Kasperowicz has re-applied for his job
"The saga of Eric Kasperowicz continues later Friday following a protest and Pine-Richland school board session." Continue Reading
Diocese of Pittsburgh names principals for newly merged elementary schools
"Two newly merged Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh elementary schools now have principals." Continue Reading
Pine-Richland school board holds special session following firing of football coach
"The Pine-Richland School Board held a special virtual meeting Friday afternoon, following the controversial ouster of beloved football coach Eric Kasperowicz earlier this week." Continue Reading
Mon Incline reopens following repairs
"The Port Authority has reopened the Mon Incline after routine maintenance closed it this week." Continue Reading
State:
Fayette County joins state program to help those suffering from drug addiction
"Fayette County is the latest to join a state program offering assistance to those with substance addiction." Continue Reading
Pennsylvania extends Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine pause
"It'll be a little while longer before Johnson & Johnson Vaccines will be used again in Pennsylvania." Continue Reading
National:
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
"A gunman killed eight people and injured several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said." Continue Reading
Health experts say COVID-19 infection data shows vaccines are doing their job
"The CDC has released information about so-called "breakthrough cases" – people getting COVID-19 after being vaccinated." Continue Reading
Researchers working on single vaccine to treat all coronavirus strains
"A new coronavirus vaccine that would fight all coronaviruses? It could happen." Continue Reading
Former officer arrested, charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter in Daunte Wright killing
"The Washington County, MN attorney's office has filed charges of 2nd degree manslaughter against former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter in Sunday's shooting death of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop." Continue Reading




