Yazmín Rodríguez

Bloomfield

Reporter at WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Steel workers and USW react to President Trump's speech at US Steel plant

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

After President Donald Trump spoke at U.S. Steel's Irvin Plant Friday evening, both steel workers and community members reacted to what the president had to say.They highlighted what they called the "good news" that comes with this partnership and tariffs on imported steel.
Pa. physicians react to removal of COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

In a nearly minute-long social media video, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended list for healthy children and pregnant people, sparking confusion and concern among some doctors and public health experts. This announcement comes as a shock to physicians who have been recommending this vaccine for over five years.
Fire department addresses criticism over response after Memorial Day house fire

1 week ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

A local fire department is responding to criticism after not responding to a fire that resulted in one person being sent to the hospital on Memorial Day Monday. Fifty firefighters from seven departments were called to a home on Melzina Street in Springdale around 10:30 a.m. following reports of a massive fire Monday. Although multiple departments were on the scene, officials with the Springdale Volunteer Fire Department did not respond, despite being one of the closest departments to the scene.
US Steel workers react to partnership news with Nippon Steel

2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

U.S. Steel workers say they were elated to hear the news about the "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel on Friday. They say this will save thousands of jobs and communities. However, the president of the United Steelworkers union, also based in Pittsburgh, says there are still some concerns. "It's a huge victory because we're getting ready to celebrate our 150th anniversary," said Glenn Thomas, who has worked at the Braddock plant for 44 years.
Penn State board of trustees votes to close 7 campuses

2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

The Penn State Board of Trustees has voted in favor of a proposal to close seven of the university's campuses across Pennsylvania.The vote came during a public meeting that was livestreamed Thursday evening.The seven campuses are:Penn State DuBoisPenn State FayettePenn State Mont AltoPenn State New KensingtonPenn State ShenangoPenn State Wilkes-BarrePenn State YorkUnder the recommendation report, which was published on Penn State's website, there would be "a two-year wind-down" phase and the...
Man charged in Rostraver homicide set to be extradited to Washington County

2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

Dorian Jeri-Greene, the man charged in the death of Jennah Siebert, is being extradited back to Washington County Tuesday night on multiple charges including strangulation, harassment, criminal trespassing and burglary. Police in Florida said they were able to identify him after he pawned numerous pieces of jewelry that belonged to Siebert. The Rostraver Township Police Chief said this arrest is now a sigh of relief. "I was relieved when we found out he was in custody in Tampa.
Riveters' first game draws excitement as women's soccer rises in Pittsburgh

3 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

There was plenty of excitement, and plenty of fans Friday night at Highmark Stadium for the Riveters' first-ever game. And fans we spoke to say it’s about time we brought women’s soccer to Pittsburgh. "Pittsburgh has always been known for football, baseball and hockey, and it's nice to see that the soccer community is finally starting to grow," said Michael Valentine, from Conway "We’re so excited. This is amazing and historic, we’re really excited about it," said Rachel Sanders, from McCandles.
Pa. State Police announce Rapid DNA program | How does it work?

3 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

Pennsylvania State Police announced the initiation of its Rapid DNA program with the deployment of 15 fully automated genetic analyzers to troops across the commonwealth. This rapid DNA allows for results to be delivered in as little as 90 minutes. This technology is nothing new to Beaver County's district attorney and the Monaca Police Department.
Pa. officials called after houseboat breaks free from McKeesport Marina

3 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

It’s about to become that time when we start to see boats out. One couple in Florida uses the summertime to come up to the McKeesport Marina to live on their houseboat and enjoy the summer. What they did not expect was to almost lose it all.Ed Gastick and his wife are no strangers to the area. Originally from Lincoln borough, they retired and moved down to Florida and spend their summers back at the McKeesport Marina on their houseboat. "My wife and I were both on the dock.
Police investigate after gunfire damages indoor tennis courts at Pittsburgh park

3 weeks ago | wtae.com | Yazmín Rodríguez

Officials are investigating after multiple shots were fired at Mellon Park Saturday evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed to Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that officials were called to the park near 5th Avenue and Shady Avenue following reports of multiple shots being fired. When police arrived at the scene, they said six shell casings were recovered in the park's indoor tennis court area. Some of those shots fired caused damage to the indoor courts, better known as the bubble.