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:
Mike Sullivan snubbed from Jack Adam's Award nominations
“The NHL finished their run of announcing their annual awards nominations with the unveiling of the Jack Adam’s Award nominees.” Continue Reading
Spillane says Bush makes huge improvement to dominant defense
“There is a confidence around Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane this year.” Continue Reading
Dunlap: Ben Roethlisberger will 'probably' be the Steelers QB in 2022
“Colin Dunlap used to be convinced Ben Roethlisberger was going to retire after this season.” Continue Reading
Fleury making history, eying sixth career Cup Final appearance with Vegas
“Could former Penguins’ goalie Marc-Andre Fleury be on his way back to the Stanley Cup Final?” Continue Reading
Local:
Marlin Woods officially announces candidacy for Pittsburgh Mayor
“Pittsburgh has a new candidate for Mayor.” Continue Reading
PA procures $750K for new Wilkinsburg and Hazelwood housing
“Senator Jay Costa announced Thursday that Wilkinsburg and Hazelwood had recently been granted new funding for housing projects.” Continue Reading
YaJagoff named Best Podcast in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine readers
“Pittsburgh Magazine released the 2021 edition of their "Best of the Burgh" list Thursday.” Continue Reading
Public comment period starts for proposed PA university mergers
“The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education started its public comment period Wednesday as the Board of Governors considers merging six Pennsylvania universities into two.” Continue Reading
Take 5 minutes to change your passwords
“Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. It is supposed to make it more convenient. It is supposed to take some of the stress out of life. What happens when it doesn’t?” Continue Reading
Former Butler Health System COO sentenced for fraud, false tax returns
“A Butler County couple will spend a combined total of 81 months in prison for fraud and filing false tax returns.” Continue Reading
State:
Termination of Gov. Wolf's Covid-19 Disaster Declaration postponed
“Pennsylvania State Sen. Jay Costa expressed concerns Tuesday when the Pennsylvania House voted to end Gov. Tom Wolf's Covid-19 Disaster Declaration.” Continue Reading
Wolf extends COVID suspension of regulations
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wolf administration, through it's emergency disaster declaration, suspended a number regulatory requirements in the state.” Continue Reading
Pennsylvania ranks poorly for job opportunities and employment growth
“As postpandemic momentum continues to build for the job market and overall economy, WalletHub released its findings from a new study on Thursday.” Continue Reading
National:
Leaked IRS files show wealthiest execs like Bezos, Musk paid nearly no federal income tax: reports
“U.S. billionaires paid little to no income tax when compared to their wealth, according to a ProPublica report relying on leaked IRS tax filings.” Continue Reading
Starbucks 'temporary supply shortages' may affect at least 25 menu items
“You may need to be flexible the next time you go order your favorite coffee drink.” Continue Reading
Earth just got a new ocean, Nat Geo says
“National Geographic cartographers believe "the swift current circling Antarctica" is worthy of its own name: the Southern Ocean.” Continue Reading
COVID-19 vaccine recommended in pregnancy, CDC say
“If you are considering becoming pregnant or you are pregnant, should you get the COVID-19 vaccine?” Continue Reading
Darnella Frazier honored with Pulitzer for footage of George Floyd murder
“Just over one year ago Darnella Frazier – then age 17 – took a video that changed the world. Now, she is being honored with a Pulitzer Prize.” Continue Reading
New breakthrough in detecting common breast cancer complication
“Lymphedema is a common complication for breast cancer survivors. Breakthrough research is now offering a new way to detect the complication early and reduce long-term side effects.” Continue Reading