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  • 2 days ago | cbsnews.com | Ricky Sayer

    Firefighters in Canton Township, Washington County, faced extreme heat and dry fire hydrants on Wednesday, as they worked to put out a blaze that destroyed a home on Best Avenue inside the Town and Country Estates mobile home community. The lack of working hydrants forced crews to have to tank in water, South Strabane Township Fire and Emergency Services Chief Jordan Cramer said. They have faced similar issues fighting fires inside the community over the past three years.

  • 5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Ricky Sayer

    Pittsburgh police say they had to call in extra help from neighboring law enforcement agencies early Sunday morning to safely disperse a large crowd of people who had gathered on East Carson Street. No one was injured and no property was damaged, but before that, the South Side Entertainment Patrol made several arrests. Some were gun-related, others had to do with fights. Citations were given for public intoxication, underage drinking, and public urination.

  • 6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Ricky Sayer

    Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus route changes go into effect Sunday If you ride PRT buses in Pittsburgh, there's a chance your route could look different starting Sunday. Pittsburgh Regional Transit will implement a service adjustment that will affect several routes, stop locations, and schedules. It also includes the launch of Downtown service on the University line. which is the 61A, 61B, 61C, and 71B.

  • 1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Ricky Sayer

    Former Steelers return to Pittsburgh to raise money for cancer research Two former Steelers were on hand Friday night to help raise money for cancer research at UPMC's Hillman Center. For the past nine years at the Dr. Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund Dinner, the James Conner Courage Award has been given to a blood cancer survivor.

  • 1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Ricky Sayer

    Farmers in western Pennsylvania are concerned that repeated rainfall and the flooding it leads to could have a significant impact on the amount of crops they can grow this year. At Yarnick's Farm in Armstrong Township, Indiana County, a field of sweet corn was unrecognizable on Wednesday, with the field completely underwater. "I was shocked," said farm owner Dan Yarnick.

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Ricky Sayer
Ricky Sayer @RickyReports
14 Jun 25

Quite the downpour here at Oakmont which has suspended play in the U.S. Open. @KDKA https://t.co/uGfhSqVRK9

Ricky Sayer
Ricky Sayer @RickyReports
13 Jun 25

BREAKING: The “partnership” between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel has cleared all regulatory approvals. “The partnership is expected to be finalized promptly,” a USS/Nippon statement says. Both companies have signed on to a national security agreement w/ the U.S. Gov. @KDKA

Ricky Sayer
Ricky Sayer @RickyReports
13 Jun 25

Fans here at the U.S. Open at Oakmont are being warned that dangerous weather is approaching. "Prepare to take shelter or return to your vehicles." @KDKA https://t.co/o6Eecr5RCa