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A dive into the top headlines in Pittsburgh, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from KDKA Newsradio.
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Police have been preparing this week for a possible Downtown takeover just days after a brawl at Market Square. Planning started as soon as one of the department's crime analysts spotted a flyer on social media calling for a youth takeover. Police Chief Jason Lando talked about it with KDKA's Marty Griffin. The time and location is unclear. Chief Lando said on-duty officers are being moved from other areas in the city for what he calls an "adequate presence Downtown tonight. Lando also said he's confident the Bureau of Police is prepared.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is urging parents to discourage students from attending a planned “Downtown Takeover,” saying the event is unsanctioned and raises safety concerns. Public Safety Director Sheldon Williams tells Marty Griffin the city is seeing what he calls an informal youth culture — a description he says has drawn criticism. Williams says he wants to focus more on “prevention and intervention” to curb such problematic behavior among kids hanging out Downtown.
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office served a search warrant Monday on the City of Pittsburgh. The warrant is sealed but sources say it involves no bid contracts under the Gainey administration. A statement from the DA's office said the warrant was sealed for “good cause” without elaborating further. A spokesperson for Mayor Corey O’Connor’s administration declined to comment on the investigation but said the city will cooperate with court orders.
Reaction is coming in to legislation introduced today in Pittsburgh Council that would prohibit police from working with ICE.
The City GOP issued a statement saying federal immigration enforcement is the responsibility of federal agencies....adding the bills would set a dangerous precedent about selectively cooperating with federal authorities. Some public commenters agreed.
But supporters spoke out too. The proposals come up for discussion next Wednesday.
A month before Pittsburgh hosts the NFL Draft, Commissioner Roger Goodell gave KDKA Radio's Michael Bartley an exclusive interview this morning. Goodell says the draft has changed a lot in his more than 40 years with the League....going from a hotel ballroom event to an internationally-attended three-day spectacular. He says it will give Pittsburgh a chance to shine...as the city where memories are made that will last forever. With up to 700-thousand people expected, many will be international visitors. Goodell says they will be here because they love the NFL.
Community College of Beaver County is the victim of a cyber-attack. Marty Griffin broke the story on KDKA just moments ago. It is an encryption-based attack on their data (cryptolocker). All college IT resources are currently locked down and the campus closed as of 9:30 a.m. Students and faculty are on spring break this week.
Some state lawmakers want to know why gasoline prices have gone up about 25 cents a gallon since late February.
Two Democratic State House members from Eastern PA want Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate the sudden spike in prices. Joe Ciresi and Jim Haddock accuse some gas station owners of hiking prices immediately after the US struck Iran---even though the fuel in their tanks was already paid for. The two issued a statement saying the jump in fuel prices warrants an independent investigation to determine if any laws have been broken.
Two women were found dead on Wednesday in Zelienople and a man also deceased in Hillside, Illinois after a murder-suicide. Sources say they were a husband, wife and daughter. State Police say the man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he reported the women's deaths in Pennsylvania. Officers sent to a home in the 2-hundred block of Dior Drive in Zelienople, found the women dead from gunshot wounds. Names have yet to be released and troopers say more information will be made public.
Fans looking to take part in next month's NFL Draft can now register for activities. News Radio KDKA's David Ballarotto has details. Fans can sign up for free entry to events by downloading the NFL One Pass app or visiting NFL Dot com/Slash Draft Access. The NFL Draft Experience---an interactive football theme park with sections both inside Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park. That's where fans can do thinks like kick a field goal....meet current NFL players...take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and more. There' also Steelers Country...which will be the black and gold's official destination at Point State Park,which will celebrate Steelers Nation.
Allegheny County officials have released a statement about the hateful and threatening messages heard Monday afternoon and agian today on public safety radio channels. Emergency Services says the system was not hacked and an unknown user transmitted the music and messages, which included a death threat against Mayor Corey O'Connor. An investigation involving Emergency Services, County Police and FCC is ongoing.
Jewish leaders in Piuttsburgh are stepping up security and vigilance with tensions rising overseas. Shawn Brokos, community security director for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, tells KDKA Radio the federation isn’t aware of any direct threats locally. Still, security has been increased as families prepare to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Purim. Brokos says the community has been on high alert since the 2018 synagogue shooting, and leaders felt something like this could happen.
Prosecutors have agreed to drop most of the charges against the Peters Township student accused in a so-called "catfishing scheme", where he allegedly solicited or took nude photos of teenage boys. 18 year old Zachariah Meyers remains behind bars....while he still faces 67 criminal charges in the case. His attorney tells the Trib his deal with prosecutors also protects alleged victims who would have had to endure a days-long preliminary hearing.
The father of an 11-year-old girl killed in a DUI accident is speaking out. Jeffrey Glowatski was sentenced to 3–6 months in county jail for the drunk-driving death of Roxanne Bonnoni nearly two years ago. His attorney, David Sharager, says the sentence may seem unfair, but the law is clear. He says the district attorney's office did a full and complete investigation. The victim's father - Anthony Csizmadia called in to the Marty Griffin show on KDKA Radio this morning to express his sadness and anger over the outcome of this case: He says he remains in shock over the death of his daughter.
Pennsylvania's US Senators are reacting to last night's State of the Union address. 70-plus Democratic Congressmen and Senators were a no-show at President's Trump's state of the union address last night. Senator John Fetterman telling Marty Griffin on KDKA that while he believe his colleagues have a right to boycott the speech, he feels it was dis-respectful to not show up. Fetterman says Congress should be setting an example for the rest of the nation. Senator Dave McCormick was asked for his response to President Trump calling Democrats 'crazy' during his State of the Union speech last night. McCormick says he and his Democratic counterpart - Senator John Fetterman - try to stay away from inflammatory language. In regards to the content of President Trump's speech, Senator McCormick says he believes the president was being genuine by saying there's a lot to cheer about, but acknowledges there's still a lot of challenges when it comes to housing prices, healthcare and energy.
A heated debate in McCandless ended with a vote limiting local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement. After more than two hours of public comment, McCandless council narrowly voted to bar its police department from assisting ICE and Customs and Border Protection in civil immigration enforcement. Residents were divided — one calling the move the wrong message,
while another argued it protects community trust. The resolution also prevents the township from entering a 287(g) agreement, which would allow local officers to carry out certain federal immigration duties.
The massive storm is grounding dozens of fights at Pittsburgh International. About 25 outbound flights and 15 incoming flights were called off, including routes to New York City, Newark, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. More than 8,000 flights have been canceled nationwide.Travelers heading out of Pittsburgh are urged to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and be prepared for possible delays or additional cancellations. If you’re able to rebook, that may be your best option. And if your flight is canceled and you decide not to travel, you are entitled to a refund. It’s also recommended to review your airline’s travel waiver policies so you understand your options.
Meijer is looking to expand again in western Pennsylvania. The grocery story chain is pursuing a second store in Butler County, this time in Jackson Township. The Pittsburgh Business Times reports the Michigan-based retailer is exploring a 159-thousand square foot supercenter as part of phase three of the Jackson Pointe Commerce Park, just off Route 19. Township officials say the more than 40-acre site is already pad-ready, though no formal land development plans have been submitted. Meijer recently announced its first western Pennsylvania location in Cranberry Township and says it plans to keep exploring opportunities across the region.
A key Steel Curtain player and four-time Super Bowl champion is being remembered. The Pittsburgh Steelers are mourning the loss of Mike Wagner. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers safety spent his entire 10-year NFL career in Pittsburgh, becoming a cornerstone of the famed Steel Curtain defense. Wagner played on four Super Bowl championship teams in the 1970s and delivered clutch interceptions in both Super Bowl IX and X to help secure Lombardi Trophies. A two-time Pro Bowler and 2020 inductee into the Steelers Hall of Honor. Team President Art Rooney II called Wagner a tremendous player and a steady presence during one of the most successful eras in franchise history.Mike Wagner was 76.
The president of the Woodland Hills school board has resigned after being charged with theft from Rankin Borough. The district confirms Terri Lawson stepped down after being charged with theft by deception, forgery, tampering with records and access device fraud. Investigators say Lawson is accused of charging nearly ten-thousand dollars in personal purchases to a Rankin Borough credit card while serving as borough manager, including transactions at several retail and grocery stores. Lawson turned herself in last week, and her attorney says she strongly denies the allegations. District officials stress there are no claims of wrongdoing involving school funds and say they’ll take action at tonight's meeting to fill the board president vacancy, reaffirming their commitment to transparency and accountability. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next month.
Civil rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson died this morning at 84. The man who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later ran for president, died peacefully surrounded by family. Commonwealth Foundation Senior Fellow Lenny McAlister commented on Jackson's impact on the Big K Morning Show. Long known for his activism and political influence, Jackson spent his life dedicated to pursuing civil rights for disenfranchised groups. In 2000, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and also received over 40 honorary doctorate degrees.
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