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Kennywood debuts new Potato Smash bumper cars to kick off its latest season
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - After thousands of votes from fans of the historic Pittsburgh park, the new bumper cars at Kennywood debuted. The brand-new Potato Smash bumper cars were unveiled in March after a naming contest and more than 20,000 votes picked the name that pays homage to the iconic Potato Patch French Fries. RELATED STORIES: Kennywood introducing Potato Patch-themed bumper cars in 2024Kennywood announces winner of the "Most A-peel-ing" contest, reveals new bumper car nameA grand opening ceremony was held on Saturday morning to show guests the completed transformation.Saturday won't be the only celebration for the spud-tacular new cars, however. A potato-smashing contest will be held at Kennywood on Wednesday, June 12. If you're interested to trying your luck at smashing some potatoes, you can sign up right here. This weekend, Kennywood, Idlewild and Soak Zone are offering free admission for military personnel and veterans along with discounted tickets for up to four of their guests.
Mount Lebanon's David Shields continues to attract the attention of MLB scouts
MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Mount Lebanon pitcher David Shields has been drawing a lot of attention lately. The young left-hander throws a low-to-mid-90s fastball with terrific control and a wicked curve, which is why dozens of major league scouts have been flocking to Mount Lebanon's games this year, even though he's been verbally committed to play at the University of Miami since the eighth grade."David loves it," said Mount Lebanon coach Patt McCloskey. "There's not an arrogant bone in his body, but he is a competitor, and that brings out the best. He loves it when people come to watch...
OCSO: Man who shot mother stabbed by woman's teenage son
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (WOOD-AM) - Sheriff's deputies say a 16-year-old Robinson Township boy stabbed a man in the neck who was attacking his mother. Investigators say the 35-year-old man shot the 34-year-old woman twice yesterday morning. Both are now in the hospital. Deputies say the man fired at least one round...
Pirates minor league affiliate's game interrupted by a turtle on the field
BRADENTON, Fla. (KDKA) - A few weeks ago, a Pirates minor league affiliate's game was interrupted not for weather or injury, but nature. The Pirates' single-A affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders was taking on the St. Lucie Mets, the New York Mets single-A affiliate and in the top of the second inning, a turtle decided it needed something more than just a front-row seat. As the game came to a screeching halt, the turtle continued its trek across the outfield until pitcher Magdiel Cotto came out of the bullpen to carry it to safety and the game could continue. The Marauders were trailing 2-0 at the time of the turtle interruption but were ultimately able to come back and get a victory 4-3 over the Mets.
South Hills announces free summer concert series lineup
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dinner and a show is exactly how South Hills is trying to bring the community together again this summer for some family-friendly fun. The school has announced the lineup for its 35th annual Summer Music Picnic Series taking place Sundays from the first week in June until the end of […]
'Quiet Epidemic' delves into chronic Lyme disease
Pennsylvania has had the unfortunate distinction of leading the nation in Lyme disease cases for 11 of the past 13 years. The tick-borne illness can be difficult to diagnose, and the vice president for the PA Lyme Disease Network said multiple mild winters are not going to help. “We continue...
Family health scares and a historic tragedy spur me to champion Pittsburgh, not leave it
Jane Windsheimer stands for a portrait at Carlow University, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Oakland, holding a journal. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”. First-person essay by Jane Windsheimer, PublicSource. I was in eighth grade when...
Meet Devyn Amigh: The Studio 814 Intern
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa (WTAJ)— There are some new faces joining us on Studio 814!. Meet Devyn Amigh, an intern joining the 814 team for the summer. She is currently a Broadcast Reporting major at Point Park University, right in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Originally from Hollidaysburg, PA, she graduated...
Pittsburgh man accused of punching officer after chase in Mercer County
A man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly punching an officer in Mercer County. According to the report, a Pennsylvania State Trooper attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 79 South in Springfield Township when the car tried to escape. State police chased the 2016 Ford Fusion to the end of...
X Ambassadors frontman Sam Nelson Harris talks past hits and new music ahead of Pittsburgh show
Alt rock band X Ambassadors’ lead singer and Ithaca, N.Y., native Sam Nelson Harris is no stranger to the ‘Burgh. “My brother-in-law went to Carnegie Mellon, so I was there a lot when he was in school,” Harris said ahead of his band’s upcoming show Tuesday at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. “We’ve been to Primanti’s, I feel like I’ve been to every location.”
Dense fog advisory affecting Southwest Pa. until Sunday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:22 a.m. in effect until 8 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility one quarter mile...
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Pa. Monday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Butler, Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Arnold,...
Lawrenceville's Memorial Day parade carries decades of history
LAWRENCEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Memorial Day celebration in Lawrenceville is one of the biggest in the area, with some saying it dates back 150 years.Here is a picture from the Allegheny Cemetery of Civil War veterans marching in the parade in 1918.And here is one from a few decades later showing veterans in 1937.This year the parade had 65 entries. After the 10-block-long parade concluded, there were food trucks, live music, a classic car show and more.
Damage reported from severe thunderstorms in Pittsburgh area
Damage from Saturday's storms have caused road closures and power outages in the Pittsburgh area. The National Weather Service has received reports of trees and wires down in Beaver County, including along Route 65. The Baden Volunteer Fire Department said that both lanes of Route 65 between Logan Lane and State Street were closed due to storm debris. The road has since reopened.
Pittsburgh Pirates host third annual Family Walk to raise awareness for mental health
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are raising awareness for mental health with their third annual Family Walk.Friends, players, coaches, and fans laced up their sneakers to walk in support of bettering the mental wellness of our community."The first thing we want to remind people is it's okay to say you are not okay; it's okay to seek help. That's what we are doing with AHN, the Chill Mobile, and other programs we are doing. Raising that awareness," said Travis Williams, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates.More than 1,000 people walked from the riverfront, down the rotunda, through the concourse, and then took to the field, all to raise awareness.According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, nearly 60 million people experienced a form of mental illness in 2021."If you struggle with it, there's always someone to talk to. Don't be afraid to reach out," added Pirates pitcher Jared Jones.
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