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:
Todd Frazier opts out of Pirates contract, will become free agent
"According to multiple reports, including Fan Pirates Insider Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette, infielder Todd Frazier has opted out of his deal with the Pirates to become a free agent." Continue Reading
Dolphins-49ers blockbuster trade impacts NFL Draft betting odds
"The San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins executed a blockbuster trade on Friday afternoon." Continue Reading
Are Steelers trying to sign Villanueva, Conner?
"Free agency officially began a little over a week ago and two big Steelers UFAs are still unsigned." Continue Reading
'Get off my lawn' crowd needs to cool it with Claypool
"Video recently taken shows Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool getting himself involved in a fight at a Southern California bar." Continue Reading
Art Rooney II is crazy if he thinks Ben Roethlisberger will be better next season
"Art Rooney II says the Steelers always wanted Ben Roethlisberger back, because most of all, they think he can be even better next season." Continue Reading
Local:
UPMC says new COVID treatment cuts risk of death by 70%
"UPMC has released encouraging data about a COVID-19 treatment." Continue Reading
Pothole season is here, but you don't have to fall victim
"Warmer weather and budding flowers and trees are a welcome sight around Pittsburgh this time of year." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh City Council bans ownership of reptiles
"Pittsburgh City Council is banning the ownership of certain reptiles. The ordinance bans alligators, crocodiles and red-eared slider turtles in the city." Continue Reading
With numbers rising, Pitt will move to shelter-in-place beginning April 16
"With an alarming rise in cases on the Pitt's Oakland campus, the University will implement a University-wide-shelter-in-place beginning on April 16." Continue Reading
3-year-old shot and killed by 5-year-old sibling in Monroeville
"Monroeville Police, on Friday night, responded to a call for a shooting incident in the 100 block of the Cambridge Square Apartments." Continue Reading
State:
Wolf admin: COVID vaccine does not impact life insurance
"The Pennsylvania Insurance Department says the COVID-19 vaccine will not have any effect on a person's ability to purchase a life insurance policy or the ability to collect on one." Continue Reading
Toomey will not vote to confirm Levine
"Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says he will not vote for Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as Assistant Secretary for the US Department of Health and Human Services." Continue Reading
Miller announces resignation as PA's Human Services Secretary
"Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller is resigning at the end of the month." Continue Reading
National:
Pfizer begins testing children under 12 in COVID-19 vaccine trial
"Pfizer has begun testing in children under 12 for the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday." Continue Reading
President Biden holds first formal press conference
"After over two months in office, President Joe Biden has not held a single press conference -- that is until today -- and there are a plethora of topics he'll have to answer questions about." Continue Reading
Are teenagers eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what you need to know
"Have you felt jealous watching friends and neighbors get their vaccinations while you're still waiting for your turn?" Continue Reading
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