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Political opposition to Nippon Steel's bid to takeover U.S. Steel is building as Japan's prime minister addresses a joint session of Congress today. Representative Chris Deluzio has a number of objections: [CutID: <Cuts> L-Chris Deluzio2.wav Time: 6s Title: L-Chris Deluzio2 Description: L-Chris Deluzio2 on why he's against Nippon Steel Out-cue: illegal trade practices] On the Big K Morning S...

Two men are facing dozens of charges, accused of torturing a 60-year-old man for several hours during a home invasion and robbery in Sewickley. Allegheny County Police say the crime started late Sunday at a home on Little Street. Dylan Morris and Noah Sadowski allegedly ambushed the man on his back porch, gagged and handcuffed him, taped his eyes shut, jabbed him with knives, punched and pistol-wh...

Norfolk Southern has an agreement to pay $600 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The company announced today the deal resolves all class action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment and personal injury claims in a 10-mile radius. The railroad says the settlement doesn’t include an admission of liability, wrongdoing or fault....

It's a special day in the Pittsburgh area with a rare total eclipse this afternoon. The weather? Less than ideal as Audacy Meteorologist Craig Allen explains: [CutID: <CBS Radio> N094_1712_575283.mp3 Time: 19s Title: N094_1712_575283 Description: N094_1712_575283 Out-cue: through the afternoon] The moon will block 97% of the sun in this area for almost 4 minutes starting at 3:16 p.m.

Pittsburgh has closed public parks and trails covered by floodwaters. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has more: [CutID: <Cuts> L - Flooding 1-TRush.wav Time: 39s Title: L - Flooding 1-TRush Description: L - Flooding 1-TRush Out-cue: soc] [Pittsburgh officials have closed off  public parks and trails. The Lower Allegheny Riverfront Park along the 10th Street bypass, The Northshore Riverfront Par...

A flood warning is in effect through this afternoon. The National Weather Service says numerous streams and creeks are out of their banks and river levels are rising. Tuesday's heavy rain flooded roads around the Pittsburgh area and there are several closures this morning. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has more: [CutID: <Cuts> L - Road Closures 4-TRush.wav Time: 43s Title: L - Road Closures D...

A truck rollover on I-79 near mile marker 62 is part of a multi-vehicle collision in the southbound lanes of 79 between the Nevillie Island and Airport/Moon run exits. Both lanes are closed and troopers are advising alternate southbound routes through Allegheny County.

The school with the most wins in WPIAL football history is hoping its next big victory comes in a courtroom. NewsRadio KDKA's Suzie Cool has details: [CutID: <Cuts> L-Quips Law Suit 1.wav Time: 49s Title: L-Quips Law Suit 1 Description: L-Quips Law Suit 1 Out-cue: SOC] [Aliquippa has officially filed a lawsuit seeking to block the PIAA from moving its football team to a higher classification...

Police are investigating several defaced or destroyed yard signs in Squirrel Hill. The 'We Stand with Israel' signs are covered with red hand prints in an attempt at ethnic intimidation. Threats against Pittsburgh's Jewish community elevated in the days following Israel's Gaza invasion in response to a Hamas terror attack on October 7th. Detectives are r.eviewing video evidence and have increased...

A new lawsuit has been filed against another nursing and rehab facility in Western PA. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has the details: [CutID: <Cuts> L - Killer Nurse 1-TRush.wav Time: 48s Title: L - Killer Nurse 1-TRush Description: L - Killer Nurse 1-TRush Out-cue: soc] [The family of a nursing home patient  Nicholas Cymbol whose death is one of more than 22 linked to former nurse Heather Pr...

Pittsburgh leaders respond after a gigantic container ship rammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early today, causing it the main span to collapse and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the water with rescuers searching for as many as seven people. Two people were rescued, one has critical injuries. Former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt told CBS video of the collision...

A major road project in the North Hills starts today. Single lane restrictions are coming to Route 910 and NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has details: [CutID: <Cuts> L - Road Work -TRush.wav Time: 43s Title: L - Road Work -TRush Description: L - Road Work -TRush Out-cue: soc] [Drivers on State Route 910, also known as Gibsonia Road, will see flaggers and single traffic. Penndot says the traffi...

Governor Josh Shapiro is using social media and the radio airwaves to send a message to state lawmakers. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has more: [CutID: <Cuts> L - Shapiro BK 1-TRush.wav Time: 37s Title: L - Shapiro BK 1-TRush Description: L - Shapiro BK 1-TRush Out-cue: soc] [Governor Shapiro says Pennsylvania is lagging behind: [CutID: <Cuts> PA-Gov Josh Shapiro1.wav Time: 9s Title: P...

The business of March Madness means big bucks to host cities across the country. News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has the story. [CutID: <Cuts> L- NCAA Economics 1-TRush.wav Time: 42s Title: L- NCAA Economics 1-TRush Description: L- NCAA Economics 1-TRush Out-cue: soc] [Get your brackets ready. SportsPITTSBURGH is partnering with Duquesne University to once again host the First and Second Round...

An update on the deadly house fire in Jeanette...now confirmed one adult and four children are among those unaccounted for. Earlier this morning this is what Fire Chief Bill Frye had to say: [CutID: <Cuts> CFrye 1.wav Time: 20s Title: CFrye 1 Description: CFrye 1 Out-cue: ] The fire also spread to the house next door but people in that home were able to evacuate without injuries. Both homes...

The Duquesne Dukes are in the NCAA Tournament! News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has more live from the newsroom  [CutID: <Cuts> L- Duq NCAA 1-TRush.wav Time: 44s Title: L- Duq Description: L- Duq Out-cue: soc] The Dukes punched a ticket to the Big Dance with a triumphant showing in the Atlantic 10 Tournament, beating VCU in the championship game on Sunday.  it's the Dukes first appearance in th...

The City of Pittsburgh is preparing for a busy St. Patrick's Day weekend starting with change on the South Side. News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has the story: [CutID: <Cuts> L- St Patricks Safety-TRush.wav Time: 33s Title: L- St Patricks Safety-TRush Description: L- St Patricks Safety-TRush Out-cue: soc] [During  today's  police briefing at the city- county building,  Pittsburgh Public Safety...

President Joe Biden will oppose the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel. In a statement being released today, Mr. Biden says the nation needs "strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.” Nippon Steel announced in December it plans to buy U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion. That raised concerns within the federal government about the transaction's impact on union workers, s...

A couple of Pittsburgh area business owners found and released a deer this morning many people have been looking for. As NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush reports, they never gave up: A deer wandering the North Hills with a plastic container on its head was first seen on a game surveillance camera on February 22nd. The doe wandering the area for weeks was captured by Matt and Lisa Mertz, Owners of Matt...

There are reports on social media of an explosion and fire in Crescent Township. The exact location of the blast and fire is not clear yet. Allegheny County Emergency Services sent several units to the 500 block of Avenue C a few minutes before 9 a.m. At about the same time, units were also sent to the 1400 block of Riverview Drive, which is not far away. A picture taken at nearby Quaker Valley Hi...

The Steelers reached an agreement last night with Russell Wilson. $1.2 million, the veteran minimum. What does this mean for the team's first round draft pick in 2022? 93-7 The Fan's Dorin Dickerson gave us an answer on the Big K Morning Show: [CutID: <Cuts> L-DDickerson 31124c.wav Time: 16s Title: L-Steelers Wilson 4 Description: L-DDickerson 31124c Out-cue: for the future] With reaction fr...

Jim Roddey, Allegheny County's first chief executive died Thursday. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has the story: [CutID: <Cuts> L-Onorato-Trush.wav Time: 42s Title: L-Onorato-Trush Description: L-Onorato-Trush Out-cue: soc] [Jim  Roddey, came to Pittsburgh mid-career and became one of its greatest advocates and leaders,  he was honored for his service to the Republican committee at its annual...

Pittsburgh's new controller is painting a bleak picture of city finances. Rachel Heisler says the city could be heading for a fiscal crisis, with Downtown property owners winning much lower assessments. Another hit to the city's finances is the result of the facilities usage fee being ruled unconstitutional. Over the past 20 years Pittsburgh collected millions from visiting athletes and performers...

A Butler County woman was injured in a bear attack last night. It happened around 8:30 p.m. outside a home on Bellefield Drive in Butler Township. The woman told police while her dog was in the yard she heard an altercation, stepped outside and was attacked by the bear. She broke free, went back inside and called for help. Butler Police Sergeant Thomas Vensel told KDKA-TV the bear attack is a firs...

A 19-year-old man was gunned down last night in McKees Rocks. Allegheny County Police say it happened before 5:15 p.m. in the area of 3rd and Boquet streets. Ronald Fuller had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Detectives say evidence at the scene shows the gunman fired a shot, Fuller returned fire and was then hit by several bullets. Anyone with information about this...