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:
Watt, Fitzpatrick named to AP's First-Team All-Pro team
"It's likely only the first of many accolades that various Steelers will be receiving over next month or two." Continue Reading
A rested Watt ready to wreak havoc against Browns
"Although the Steelers are solid favorites to defeat Cleveland Sunday night at Heinz Field, Pittsburghers know all too well that when it comes to the playoffs, nothing is guaranteed (see Jaguars 2017, Broncos 2011, Jaguars 2007, Chargers 1994)." Continue Reading
Steelers get most on active roster into full practice Thursday
"Steelers had almost everyone on the active roster practicing full on Thursday. Only JuJu Smith-Schuster and back up defensive end Isaiah Buggs missed." Continue Reading
Starting TE Ebron comes off COVID-19 list
"Steelers will have two players back for the playoff matchup with the Browns on Sunday. The team activated tight end Eric Ebron and linebacker Cassius Marsh from the Reserve/COVID-19 List." Continue Reading
PFF gets it wrong, Watt, not Donald Defensive Player of the Year
"There is no denying that Los Angeles Rams and Pitt alum Aaron Donald is one of the best players in the NFL and is a top candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, but no this year." Continue Reading
Browns' Stefanski: 'We've got to find a way' vs Steelers
"Confined to his home before the season's biggest game, coach Kevin Stefanski vowed not to let COVID-19 stop him from getting the Browns ready for the playoffs." Continue Reading
Dunlap: Stefanski should be allowed to coach at home
"We all know about working at home. Heck, just about all of us have done it at some point --- if not the whole time --- since March when this COVID nonsense hit." Continue Reading
Lions interested in GM Kevin Colbert: report
"Don't let this news spoil the first round of the playoffs, but Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is generating interest from other teams that are starting over." Continue Reading
Local:
PennDOT to restrict traffic on McKees Rocks Bridge
"PennDOT will start construction work on the McKees Rocks Bridge (Route 3104) in McKees Rocks Borough Monday, Jan 11." Continue Reading
Oakmont Bakery, Turner Dairy Farms create Oakmonter flavored milk
"Fans of Oakmont Bakery's 'Oakmonter' will want to set a reminder for Friday, January 22." Continue Reading
Man accused of shooting at police in Wilmerding arrested
"Allegheny County Police arrested a man they say shot at officers Thursday night." Continue Reading
State:
PA Senators Toomey and Casey are accepting applications for new federal judges
"U.S. Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey announced on Friday that they are now accepting applications for Federal District Court Judge." Continue Reading
The vaccine rollout plan has changed, but its mission remains the same
"The COVID-19 vaccination plan rolled out in mid-December, but the execution of the plan has changed along the way." Continue Reading
Pennsylvania State Police add 51 new troopers
"The Pennsylvania State Police now has 51 new Troopers as the 160th graduating cadet class." Continue Reading
PA Congressman Mike Doyle joins list of politicians urging the use of 25th Amendment
"PA Congressman Mike Doyle joined KDKA Radio's Lynn Hayes-Freeland on Thursday to discuss the actions that must be taken after protesters stormed and entered the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday afternoon." Continue Reading
National:
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos submits resignation over Capitol riot
"Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos submitted her resignation to President Trump Thursday night, citing the attack by pro-Trump supporters on the U.S. Capitol." Continue Reading
Fauci on COVID vaccinations: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel'
"The coronavirus pandemic will get worse before it gets better, but vaccinations 'will be the real gateway' to a return to normal, Dr. Anthony Fauci told a group of Missouri scientists and students Thursday." Continue Reading
PA Lt. Governor Fetterman considers 2022 Senate run
"Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor is looking to change his office and job" Continue Reading
More arrests in Capitol riot as more video reveals brutality
"Police arrested more Capitol rioters on Saturday, including a man who carried off the House speaker's lectern, as more graphic details of the insurrection emerged, revealing the violence and brutality of the mob that stormed a seat of American political power." Continue Reading
Can President Trump pardon himself?
"As Congress weighs impeachment and the 25th Amendment, there are reports President Donald Trump is considering a pardon of himself. But can he do that?" Continue Reading
Twitter permanently suspends President Trump's account
"Twitter on Friday permanently suspended President Donald Trump's personal account, citing potential violence as the reasoning behind the decision." Continue Reading
Are Americans any closer to receiving a $2,000 stimulus check?
"As the $600 Economic Impact Payments continue to be dispersed, many Americans are wondering if a third stimulus check could be any closer to becoming a reality." Continue Reading
Trump says he 'will not be going' to Biden's inauguration
"President Trump said he will not attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration." Continue Reading
'We should take the power away': Calls to invoke 25th Amendment growing
"Calls to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Donald Trump are growing, including Bay Area Congresswoman Jackie Speier and reportedly members of the president's Cabinet." Continue Reading
Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoric
"The storming of the U.S. Capitol is a jarring but natural product of years of violence and hateful rhetoric stoked by disinformation and conspiracy theories, experts on far-right extremism said as they pored over images of Wednesday's riot." Continue Reading
Calls for Texas Sen. Cruz' resignation after election certification vote
"Some in Texas are calling for Senator Ted Cruz to resign after his vote objecting to Arizona's electoral votes." Continue Reading
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