Michelle Wright

Pittsburgh

News Anchor at WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Legendary Pittsburgh promoter reveals wild backstage tales, prepares to sell collection

1 week ago | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

The man who has brought thousands of shows to Pittsburgh over the last 60 years gave Pittsburgh's Action News 4 a look at his extensive collection of rock and roll memorabilia for the first time as he prepares to sell it. "There are 235 guitars, perhaps the largest one of a kind autograph collection in the world," Rich Engler said. The collection, including tickets, backstage passes, and 13 gold and platinum records, are all being sold as one big collection.
Spot heat leaks: Duquesne Light's audits reveal energy-saving tips

Jan 30, 2025 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

Duquesne Light is offering free home energy audits to help residents identify and fix areas where heat escapes, potentially lowering their heating bills. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 went along to see the audit and Duquesne Light's thermal imager. The imager can see the heat and cold through the walls and ceiling of the home. Orange and yellow colors mark warm spots, while purple and black mark cold. Light fixtures, outlets and windows are prime places where cold comes in or allows heat to escape.
Five generations

Jan 27, 2025 | tdtnews.com | Michelle Wright

Five generations of the Hattemer family recently got together in Central Texas. Pictured are, from left, John Hattemer; his daughter, Karen Scallions; his granddaughter, Kati Moffett; his great-granddaughter, Kenzie Scallions; and his great-great-granddaughter, Lyani Morgan Mitchell.
Holiday travel takes flight at Pittsburgh International Airport

Nov 27, 2024 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright |Nick Matoney

TO KICK OFF OUR COVERAGE, MICHELLE GUYS, HAPPY THANKSGIVING, FIRST OF ALL. BUT HERE’S A SPOILER ALERT THIS PLACE IS ALREADY PACKED AS WE KNEW IT WOULD BE. TODAY IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND BUSIEST TRAVEL DAY OF THE YEAR. SUNDAY IS GOING TO BE EVEN BUSIER. WE’RE UP HERE ON THE SECOND LEVEL AT THE TICKETING COUNTER, AND IT’S PRETTY FULL. BUT IF I TURN AROUND HERE AND SHOW YOU WHERE THE SECURITY CHECKPOINT LINE IS, THIS STRETCHES ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE PEOPLE MOVERS. NO BIG SURPRISE.
AAA warns drivers to stay alert as deer mating season increases road hazards

Nov 25, 2024 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

THOSE VIDEOS AS WE APPROACH THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THESE AREN’T SANTA’S REINDEER. THESE ARE THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DEER THAT CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WE SEE CLAIMS FOR DEER COLLISIONS START TO GO UP AROUND OCTOBER, AND THEN IT REALLY PEAKS NOVEMBER. DECEMBER. A LOT OF DEER COLLISIONS IN THIS AREA, AND ANYONE WHO’S LIVED IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FOR MORE THAN A YEAR KNOWS THAT THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR THAT YOU NEED TO BE PAYING ATTENTION.
Carnegie Mellon University students develop robot to mimic human movements

Nov 18, 2024 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

The future of robotics is being developed on Carnegie Mellon University's campus in the heart of Oakland. CMU students in Pittsburgh are developing a humanoid robot that mimics human movements using advanced technology. The robot moves according to the movement of a student wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset, allowing the robot to see the world around it. As the human moves, the robot copies those motions, practicing avoiding collisions with objects in the room and walking through doors.
Intuitive learning at Carnegie Mellon: Robots improve with rewards

Nov 18, 2024 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is pioneering the future of robotics with innovative learning techniques. "Similar to how you train a dog, so we give it a reward," said Ananye Agarwal, a researcher at CMU. "If the hand is able to rotate the cube this way, we give it a positive reward."The robots at CMU are unique because they use intuitive learning to become smarter.
Carnegie Mellon snake robot tackles urban search, rescue missions

Nov 18, 2024 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

Carnegie Mellon University’s snake robot, developed in Pittsburgh, is designed to assist in urban search and rescue missions. "So you're probably wondering why take a snake, an animal that a lot of people including myself fear, and make it into a robot?" said Howie Choset, a professor at the Robotics Institute of CMU. "The reason why is that these robots have lots of joints, like your elbow, is a joint we call them degree of freedom.
Nippon Steel's promises short-term

Nov 15, 2024 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

The President of the United Steelworkers labor union sat down exclusively with WTAE anchor Michelle Wright Friday. David McCall weighed in the expected visit to the Steel City by Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori next week and explained why the two likely won't be meeting. With the election over, the spotlight is back on Japan-based Nippon Steel's offer to buy US Steel. The company employees around 3,500 people in the Pittsburgh-area.
Liz Cheney calls Trump 'dangerous,' talks choice to support Harris in one-on-one with WTAE

Oct 17, 2024 | wtae.com | Michelle Wright

The high stakes from the 2024 Presidential Election have caused some to break ranks within their own parties. One of the most prominent to throw support on the other side of the ticket for Republicans is former Congresswoman and member of the select Jan. 6 committee Liz Cheney. Cheney has been very vocal about her opposition to former President Donald Trump. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor sat down with Cheney on Thursday.