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:
93.7 The Fan shows receive top national recognition
"93.7 The Fan is pleased to be honored by Barrett Sports Media. Three of our programs have been ranked among the top in the nation." Continue Reading
Mackey: Pirates should send Neil Walker an invite to Spring Training
"93.7 The Fan Pirates insider and Post-Gazette beat writer Jason Mackey has an interesting thought for the 2021 Bucs, bring back Neil Walker." Continue Reading
'Loyalty has its limits': Big Ben decision will shape Steelers' 2021
"The Steelers are looking down the barrel of a serious salary cap problem, to the tune of about $35 million." Continue Reading
Drury out as Penguins GM candidate
"Talked about as a potential lead candidate to be the Pens next general manager, a NHL insider says Chris Drury is not interested." Continue Reading
Penguins activate Matheson from IR
"The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Saturday morning that defenseman Mike Matheson has been activated from injured reserve." Continue Reading
Kordell Stewart publically addresses rumors about him for first time
"If you were a Pittsburgh Steelers fan in the late 1990s you remember Kordell Stewart. The man who started out as "Slash" and then led the team to two AFC Championship games." Continue Reading
Eight Penguins games rescheduled after league update
"Teams across the NHL have been continuously disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, most teams have had postponed games and/or players placed on the COVID protocol list." Continue Reading
Local:
Fort Duquesne Bridge Ramp to undergo inspections on Monday
"PennDOT District 11 will begin ramp inspection on the Fort Duquesne Bridge starting on Monday, Feb. 8." Continue Reading
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announces changes to Ash Wednesday traditions
"The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced their plans and changes being made to traditional Ash Wednesday proceedings." Continue Reading
Iron City to be brewed in the 'Burgh again
"Iron City beer is coming back to the Steel City. Pittsburgh Brewing has plans to build a brewery at the former PPG Plant in East Deer's Creighton neighborhood after spending the last 12 contract brewing in Latrobe." Continue Reading
Shots fired downtown Wednesday morning, Pittsburgh Police make quick arrest
"Pittsburgh Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that took place downtown Wednesday morning." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show officials hoping to hold event this year
"Local officials are keeping their fingers crossed that they'll be able to move ahead with the annual Home & Garden show." Continue Reading
State:
More than 1.1 million vaccinations given in PA to date
"Through Feb. 4 2021, Pennsylvania has administered more than 1.1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine." Continue Reading
Wolf Administration makes $1.3B investment into PA schools
"On Thursday, the Wolf administration announced an investment of $1.3 billion into Pennsylvania public schools." Continue Reading
PA committee approves tax exemption motion for COVID relief payments
"State Representative Brandon Markosek announced on Wednesday the approval of COVID-19 stimulus tax exemptions." Continue Reading
Dept. of Agriculture reminds PA farmers of tax credit deadline
"Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding spoke out on Friday to remind Pennsylvania farmers to get in their tax credit applications before the March 1 deadline." Continue Reading
Department of Agriculture releases weekly roundup of restaurant COVID closures
"On Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture released their newest slate of restaurant check-ins." Continue Reading
National:
More Americans have now received vaccine than infected by COVID
"After nearly a year on the coronavirus pandemic frontline, the United States has passed a milestone." Continue Reading
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO
"Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos will step down later this year, transitioning to executive chair of the company's board." Continue Reading
Will McDonald's pay employees to get the COVID vaccine?
"McDonald's is combating the COVID-19 pandemic by paying its employees across the nation to receive the coronavirus vaccine." Continue Reading
CDC director: Schools can safely reopen without vaccinating teachers
"Parents and guardians across the nation have been struggling to determine a way to best educate their kids during the pandemic." Continue Reading
US Rep. Mike Kelly introduces Heartbeat Protection Act
"U.S. Representative Mike Kelly brought forth a new proposal this week." Continue Reading
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