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:
5 reasons the Harris pick was bad for the Steelers
“It’s pretty obvious from those quotes the PM Team they’re not happy with the Steelers drafting running back Najee Harris at #24.” Continue Reading
Freiermuth thought it a prank, but goes to Steelers in 2nd round
“When Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth got the call from the Steelers, he thought it was a joke.” Continue Reading
Steelers take a pair of Texas A&M players in fourth round
“With their 128th and 140th picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have taken a pair of players out of Texas A&M.” Continue Reading
Steelers do trade up, to get defensive lineman
“The question asked in the Steelers pre-draft news conference-would the Steelers be willing to move up in the draft? They did, a fourth round pick next year to move into the fifth round to take a defensive lineman.” Continue Reading
According to former players, the Steelers could be in on an Aaron Rodgers trade
“News broke hours before the 2021 NFL Draft that the future Hall of Fame Quarterback has become "disgruntled" with the Green Bay Packers and wants to be moved.” Continue Reading
2021 NFL Draft scouting report: TE Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers
“The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth with the 23rd pick of the second round in the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday night.” Continue Reading
Local:
U.S. Steel cancels $1.5 billion project for Mon Valley Works
“U.S. Steel announced plans to close three batteries at the Clairton Coke Works and cancel a plan first put into motion two years ago for a rolling mill and cogeneration plant at the Mon Valley Works.” Continue Reading
Three Rivers Arts Festival returns in 2021 with in-person and virtual activities
“For the first time in over a year, there will be life in the cultural district.” Continue Reading
Pittsburgh City Controller: Pandemic caused 'major disruption' in city finances
“The City of Pittsburgh saw significant financial losses over the course of the pandemic, but had the funds to "weather the storm," according to Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb.” Continue Reading
$3 million lottery ticket sold in western PA
“Someone in western Pennsylvania bought a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $3 million.” Continue Reading
Reward offered in Beaver County homicide cold case from 1976
“A cold case from 1976 in Beaver County has a cash reward attached to it.” Continue Reading
Beaver County woman steals $100K from youth soccer club, pays for cruise, LuLaRoe
“A Beaver County woman pleaded guilty in federal court to a wire fraud charge said to U.S. Attorney Stephen Kaufman.” Continue Reading
State:
PA lawmaker pushes for tougher human trafficking laws as crime surges in the state
“Human trafficking is surging in Pennsylvania. Statistics show a significant uptick in human trafficking just in the last several years.” Continue Reading
New PA economic report reveals agriculture valuation
“Governor Tom Wolf revealed Wednesday a new agricultural impact report that came in a joint effort with Team Pennsylvania and eConsult Solutions Inc.” Continue Reading
PA ranks 10th in percentage of population vaccinated
“The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Saturday morning that 49% of the state’s population has received at least a first dose of the COVID vaccine.” Continue Reading
National:
Children's school meals more nutritious than restaurants: Study
“Your children are more likely to get a nutritious meal when they go to lunch at school, as opposed to eating out at restaurants.” Continue Reading
$300 monthly checks — permanently? What to know about the proposed plan
“American families set to receive pandemic relief aid may soon be eligible to get it longer than expected.” Continue Reading
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines found to be 94% effective in new CDC study
“Both Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be 94% effective at preventing hospitalization in fully vaccinated people 65 and older, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” Continue Reading