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:
Pirates' Crick makes kick save play to help secure win
“Helping hold down a one-run lead late in the game, Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Kyle Crick had to make a kick save to maintain the lead.” Continue Reading
20 years ago today: McClendon steals first base
“June 26th, 2001, 20 years ago today, one of the most iconic PNC Park moments took place.” Continue Reading
Will Big Ben and the Steelers ‘regret’ the decision to return for another season?
“Some big story lines heading into the 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers season is the new offensive line and the return of Ben Roethlisberger.” Continue Reading
'Not surprised' DeCastro reveals serious ankle injury
“When the Steelers released veteran guard David DeCastro it caught a lot of people by surprise. You know who wasn’t? DeCastro himself.” Continue Reading
PFF: Turner a poor replacement for DeCastro
“In a surprising move, the Steelers released veteran guard David DeCastro on Thursday and have reportedly signed Trai Turner to take his place.” Continue Reading
Local:
KDKA Radio Editorial: Wilkinsburg / Pittsburgh merger
“A petition needs 334 signatures from Wilkinsburg citizens before the end of the month.” Continue Reading
UPMC Children's participating in COVID vaccine trial for kids
“UPMC is part of large scale testing of a COVID vaccine in children.” Continue Reading
Pittsburgh is seeing a pandemic baby boom
“New data shows the pandemic has created a "baby bust" as the national birth rate has plummeted. But that's not the case here in Pittsburgh.” Continue Reading
State:
75% of Pennsylvania adults have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine
“Almost a year and a half ago, the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Pennsylvania.” Continue Reading
Mask mandate in Pennsylvania to be lifted at deadline
“On Monday, June 28 at 12:01am, the statewide mask mandate in Pennsylvania will be lifted.” Continue Reading
Pa. healthcare workers look for higher wages, more care for nursing home residents as strike looms
“12 nursing homes across Pennsylvania have voted to authorize a strike, due to a staffing shortage crisis.” Continue Reading
$1 million scratch-off lottery ticket sold in western PA
“A $1 million winning lottery scratch-off ticket was sold in Westmoreland County.” Continue Reading
National:
Most people dying from COVID-19 are unvaccinated
“As of last month, nearly all people who die from COVID-19 are unvaccinated, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data analyzed by the Associated Press.” Continue Reading
George Floyd protests almost caused former President Trump to invoke Insurrection Act: Report
“Following the killing of George Floyd in June of 2020, White House aides allegedly drafted a proclamation to invoke the Insurrection Act due to interest from President Donald Trump.” Continue Reading
Hawaii to lift tests, quarantine for vaccinated travelers
“Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 will soon face no quarantine or testing requirements when traveling to Hawaii.” Continue Reading
Aunt Jemima finally getting shelved
“Aunt Jemima products are going to vanish from shelves this month.” Continue Reading
Biden, bipartisan senators agree on $579 billion infrastructure deal
“A group of bipartisan senators and President Joe Biden have struck an infrastructure deal that will provide $579 billion in new investments in roads, broadband internet, electric utilities, and other projects that may move his economic agenda through Congress.” Continue Reading
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
“The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition to what would be the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.” Continue Reading