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:
Champagnie finalist for national award
“Pitt sophomore Justin Champagnie is one of five finalists for the 2021 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award.” Continue Reading
Will Steelers look to keep Fieler or go for a cheaper option
“It’s part of a 93.7 The Fan series of pros and cons for Steelers free agents to be.” Continue Reading
Pirates trade for a centerfielder
“Pirates have acquired another centerfielder to compete with Anthony Alford and Brian Goodwin for the starting job, first reported by Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic.” Continue Reading
Steelers select their quarterback of the future in new 2021 mock draft
“Draft season is officially upon us. And you know what that means: an incessant outpouring of mock drafts.” Continue Reading
McAfee says he'll donate $100k if Fleury scores a goal this year
“Former Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, now with the Vegas Golden Knights, has been trying for years to score and empty-netter.” Continue Reading
John Clayton says Steelers not one of the three favorites on J.J. Watt
“The J.J. Watt free agency saga rolls along and it seems the Pittsburgh Steelers are no longer an option for the Pro Bowl Defensive End.” Continue Reading
Xavier Johnson leaves Pitt
“Second in the ACC in assists and one of Jeff Capel’s first recruits, Pitt junior point guard Xavier Johnson is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal immediately.” Continue Reading
Entercom and Pittsburgh Pirates announce extension to radio broadcast partnership
“Entercom and the Pittsburgh Pirates have announced today a multiyear radio broadcast contract extension.” Continue Reading
Local:
Giant Eagle to host COVID vaccine clinic at Heinz Field
“Giant Eagle announced Thursday that they are partnering with the Pittsburgh Steelers to establish a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Heinz Field.” Continue Reading
Pittsburgh City Controller says Public Works ignored recommendations for winter preparations
“City Controller Michael Lamb released an audit back in June regarding public works, only to have it ignored when winter hit.” Continue Reading
4 arrested, 19 guns seized after surveillance operation at Monroeville gun show
“Four people were arrested after a joint surveillance operation at a Monroeville gun show for firearms violations, including straw purchases and 19 guns were seized.” Continue Reading
Allegheny County Health Department receives additional COVID-19 vaccine doses
“The Allegheny County Health Department received additional supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.” Continue Reading
Fourth Port Authority worker dies from COVID-19
“The Port Authority of Allegheny County announced Friday a member of their workforce died after being hospitalized with COVID-19.” Continue Reading
Police investigate Wilkinsburg shooting
“Allegheny County Police are investigating a Wilkinsburg shooting.” Continue Reading
Entercom Pittsburgh’s 1Thing initiative is supporting our local parks
“The Allegheny County Parks Foundation partners with Allegheny County to conserve the valuable natural resources in all nine parks.” Continue Reading
Central Catholic High School switches to remote learning after positive COVID-19 test result
“Central Catholic High School moved back to remote learning Tuesday after a school staff member tested positive for COVID-19.” Continue Reading
State:
Gov. Wolf sees benefits of recreational marijuana
“Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says legalizing recreational marijuana would be profitable.” Continue Reading
Wolf unveils charter school accountability plan
“Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf wants to hold accountable charter and cyber schools in the state.” Continue Reading
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination efforts to Pennsylvania and five other states
“CVS pharmacies are now starting to offer COVID-19 vaccination in Pennsylvania as well as Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana and Ohio.” Continue Reading
Truckers fight back against toll bridge project proposed in Pennsylvania
“A local trucking organization is pushing back on bridge tolls proposed by PennDOT last week.” Continue Reading
National:
Fauci warns against activities that vaccinated people should still avoid
“As more and more Americans become fully-vaccinated, questions are swirling around what next steps need to be taken.” Continue Reading
Levine grilled on Capitol Hill during confirmation hearing
“Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is being grilled on Capitol Hill as she faces confirmation to become the nation's next assistant health secretary.” Continue Reading
Fauci: 'It is possible' Americans will still need to wear masks in 2022
“Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that Americans could still be wearing masks in 2022 even if “a significant degree of normality” returns to the U.S. this year.” Continue Reading
FDA panel gives green light to Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
“The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee has given the green light to Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization.” Continue Reading
Fauci says US has ‘done worse than most any other country’ on COVID pandemic
“Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been continually giving advice and educating the public on the COVID-19 pandemic.” Continue Reading