PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) — Take a look at some of the biggest local, statewide, national, and sports headlines from the past week.
Sports:
The new young money family, part 2
"A month ago I wrote about the Steelers young receivers, comparing them to the Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders group of a decade ago and it was more of a statistical look." Continue Reading
Coulibaly stepping up as Pitt hosts Northern Illinois
"It came together the day after the win over Drexel. Pitt added a fifth non-conference game, hosting Northern Illinois Saturday at 7 on 93.7 The Fan." Continue Reading
'Like a fart in a skillet': newfound football term and old-school Appalachian adage
"Imagine minding your own business and suddenly discovering that "like a fart in a skillet" is not only a phrase, but you can use it when talking about football." Continue Reading
Stephon Tuitt Cleared To Return
"The Steelers have activated defensive end Stephon Tuitt from the Reserve/COVID list." Continue Reading
Steelers hold on for win over depleted Ravens
"If the NFL were the BCS, the Steelers would likely drop in the polls. It's not." Continue Reading
Dupree officially out for year, rookie Highsmith takes over
"Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Thursday afternoon that linebacker Bud Dupree is lost for the season with a "significant knee injury." Continue Reading
CB Nelson misses Steelers practice with knee injury
"The concerns about Steven Nelson's knee appear legitimate, as the Steelers starting corner was unable to practice Friday with that injury." Continue Reading
Chad Brown: Steelers aren't playing very well despite unbeaten record
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are in elite company. They are one of just 13 teams to start 11-0 in the Super Bowl era, and they are vying to become the first team since the 2007 New England Patriots to finish a regular season undefeated." Continue Reading
TJ Watt and Patrick Mahomes AFC Players of November
"They could be warming up for a huge January matchup as Steelers outside linebacker TJ Watt and Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes were named the AFC Defensive and Offensive Players of the Month." Continue Reading
Penguins one of multiple teams considering outdoor stadiums for home games
"With the amount of uncertainty going into the 2020-21 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of multiple teams considering the option of moving their home games outdoors." Continue Reading
Pirates sign 3, release 1, go to arbitration with 10 including Josh Bell, Joe Musgrove, Adam Frazier
"Along with being the rescheduled Steelers game, Duquesne and West Virginia basketball, Wednesday night was also the MLB deadline for signing arbitration-eligible players." Continue Reading
Local:
Rick Dayton joins KDKA Radio as afternoon host
"Entercom welcomes news veteran Rick Dayton as afternoon drive host for 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA, the authoritative news and talk voice of Pittsburgh. "KDKA Radio Afternoon News hosted by Rick Dayton" will be heard weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., effective December 7." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh Police respond to 4-alarm fire in Hazelwood
"On Saturday morning, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Fire, and EMS all reported to a 911 call for a fire on the 70 block of Cust Street in Hazelwood." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh Police seek to identify multiple suspects from May protest downtown
"Police are continuing to investigate criminal activity from the May 30 protest in Pittsburgh." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh receives majority of COVID violations doled out by Liquor Control
"The Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers completed their most recent round of check-ins across the state." Continue Reading
North Park and South Park ice rinks to open for 2020-21 season
"The ice rinks at North Park and South Park will open for the 2020-21 season on Friday, December 4 at 12pm." Continue Reading
South Side carjacking suspect in police custody
"Pittsburgh police say they've located a vehicle that was reportedly carjacked on East Carson Street Thursday morning." Continue Reading
Shooting in Arlington sends one to hospital
"A shooting in Pittsburgh's Arlington neighborhood sent one man to the hospital Thursday evening." Continue Reading
State:
Levine: 'Handwashing can truly save lives' amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic
"As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country and the state of Pennsylvania, state Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is reminding residents that one simple action can save lives." Continue Reading
Nearly $200 million in prizes collected by PA lottery scratch-off ticket winners in November
"Pennsylvania scratch-off lottery winners collected $193,028,324 in prizes during the month of November." Continue Reading
Pennsylvania Dept. of Health confirms 11,763 new coronavirus cases, 169 new deaths
"These numbers bring the statewide totals to 398,600 cases with 11,113 deaths." Continue Reading
Wolf orders U.S. and state flag to half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
"Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Monday, December 7." Continue Reading
Pennsylvania reports first inmate COVID-19 death
"The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections reported its first death of an inmate with COVID-19." Continue Reading
PA Department of Health downgrades isolation, quarantine policies to align with CDC
"The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced on Friday that it has given notice to health care providers of changes in its policy to more closely match the CDC's newest recommendations." Continue Reading
PA officials want kids and teens to use their phones for COVID-19 tracking efforts
"Pennsylvania officials are now turning to kids and teenagers to help them track coronavirus cases." Continue Reading
First Pennsylvanians expected to receive COVID vaccine in early December
"The first Pennsylvanians to receive a coronavirus vaccine will get that first shot within the next two weeks." Continue Reading
PennDOT extends commercial drivers license expiration dates
"As COVID-19 pandemic continues, PennDOT is extending the expiration dates for both commercial drivers licenses and commercial learner's permits." Continue Reading
PA awards nearly $2M in grants to help statewide museums
"On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission announced that they have awarded nearly $2 million in grant money to 155 different museums and historical societies scattered across the commonwealth, landing in 58 total counties." Continue Reading
Pennsylvania opens hemp program applications for 2021 season
"The Wolf administration will begin accepting applications for Pennsylvania's hemp program for next year." Continue Reading
National:
Twitter confirms it may ban Trump after Biden inaugurated
"According to a Twitter spokesperson, Twitter could ban President Donald Trump from the platform as soon as President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated." Continue Reading
Can employers make it mandatory for workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
"The wait for coronavirus vaccines is slowly coming to an end, with both Pfizer and Moderna announcing in recent weeks that their vaccines could soon be ready for distribution in the United States." Continue Reading
COVID-19 can result in irreversible lung damage requiring lung transplantation: Study
"What's being called a first-of-its-kind study in Chicago is revealing some startling information on the lasting effects of COVID-19." Continue Reading
Will Americans get a stimulus check by the end of 2020?
"Lawmakers and White House officials have been in ongoing talks trying to work out another coronavirus relief package." Continue Reading
Coronavirus quarantine period can be reduced to 10 or 7 days: CDC
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday announced it was shortening the recommended quarantine period for people who have been exposed to coronavirus." Continue Reading
Fauci: COVID will continue to affect lives unless 'overwhelming majority' of people take vaccine
"Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been continually giving reliable advice and educating the public on the COVID-19 pandemic." Continue Reading
Everyone who gets a COVID vaccine will be issued a vaccination card, health officials say
"Americans who receive a COVID-19 vaccine will be getting a "vaccination card" to keep as evidence of their shots, health officials say." Continue Reading
Biden says Fauci will be his administration's chief medical adviser
"President-elect Joe Biden told CNN's Jake Tapper on Thursday that he has asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to be a chief medical adviser and part of his COVID-19 response team when his administration begins." Continue Reading
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