Tory Wegerski
@producertory.bsky.social
Investigative journalist & news producer for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. Professionally nebby. SAG-AFTRA steward. Unionize your newsroom. If I had opinions they'd be mine alone.
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Do you work for the federal government in Pittsburgh? Are you a researcher or scientist affected by the new administration? Do you have a story tip?
I'm an investigative journalist; get in touch!
Work email: twegerski@cbs.com
Proton email: torywegerski@proton.me
Signal: @torywegerski.25
I'm an investigative journalist; get in touch!
Work email: twegerski@cbs.com
Proton email: torywegerski@proton.me
Signal: @torywegerski.25
Sending this out again for local folks since it's been a while.
Have you seen ICE agents around Pittsburgh & SWPA? Do you work for the federal gov't? Are you a researcher, healthcare worker, social worker? Has your ACA insurance skyrocketed?
Do you have a story? Here's my contact info:
Have you seen ICE agents around Pittsburgh & SWPA? Do you work for the federal gov't? Are you a researcher, healthcare worker, social worker? Has your ACA insurance skyrocketed?
Do you have a story? Here's my contact info:
Every time I think I understand curling, something happens and I don't understand curling anymore
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Every time I think I understand curling, something happens and I don't understand curling anymore
My Super Bowl party is much more of a Bad Bunny party. I don't think a single person is watching the game other than the person shouting out how much time is left until halftime lmao
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
My Super Bowl party is much more of a Bad Bunny party. I don't think a single person is watching the game other than the person shouting out how much time is left until halftime lmao
I found the store that makes them! You can buy a giant Polish pierogi with a mustache! luft-sklep.pl
February 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I found the store that makes them! You can buy a giant Polish pierogi with a mustache! luft-sklep.pl
Gomez Escalante has heart issues and told his wife he was experiencing severe symptoms while in ICE custody; he hasn't been heard from since Monday when he was taken to a medical facility.
Maklim Gomez Escalante, who has a legal work permit and is in asylum process, was taken by ICE outside a Pittsburgh area district court.
When he presented his work permit card to the agents, "they snapped it in half and threw it away." @triblive.bsky.social
When he presented his work permit card to the agents, "they snapped it in half and threw it away." @triblive.bsky.social
ICE agents take Brentwood man, leaving family seeking answers
Maklim Gomez Escalante texted his wife at 12:50 p.m. Jan. 20, letting her know he had arrived at the Magisterial District Court in Baldwin to testify as scheduled at 1 p.m. The text was followed by on...
triblive.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Gomez Escalante has heart issues and told his wife he was experiencing severe symptoms while in ICE custody; he hasn't been heard from since Monday when he was taken to a medical facility.
I love hearing from my viewers.
February 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I love hearing from my viewers.
And for all her troubles, the government fired her today: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
February 4, 2026 at 9:08 PM
And for all her troubles, the government fired her today: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Journalism is a public service and I would be willing to accept paychecks commensurate with those of other public servants such as for example cops
It really is bewildering how some people will talk about journalism, as something crucial that they’re owed but also must be provided for free, which by extension means they are demanding journalists should toil without pay, something they’d never think to demand of their electrician or doctor
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Journalism is a public service and I would be willing to accept paychecks commensurate with those of other public servants such as for example cops
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what a godawful day for journalism, following a great many other godawful days for journalism
February 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
what a godawful day for journalism, following a great many other godawful days for journalism
Man I am not one to complain about the refs but this ref absolutely has it out for the Penguins tonight. Rewarding embellishment after embellishment and there's no way that 3rd Ottawa goal was legit.
February 3, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Man I am not one to complain about the refs but this ref absolutely has it out for the Penguins tonight. Rewarding embellishment after embellishment and there's no way that 3rd Ottawa goal was legit.
I love when I read a Chotiner interview and I can hear the whistling noises as his statements sail over the head of his subject.
Like the sound of an incoming mortar shell.
Like the sound of an incoming mortar shell.
February 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I love when I read a Chotiner interview and I can hear the whistling noises as his statements sail over the head of his subject.
Like the sound of an incoming mortar shell.
Like the sound of an incoming mortar shell.
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Men, ask any woman -- ANY woman -- how old she was the first time an adult man hit on her, harassed her, hollered at her. I was 10!
It's hard to overstate how NORMAL it was to sexualize teen girls when I was growing up.
"Jailbait" jokes were everywhere, I was constantly sexually harassed by men in cars when walking to school in 6th grade.
Epstein is of an cohort where it was GENERALLY maybe a little edgy but not extreme.
"Jailbait" jokes were everywhere, I was constantly sexually harassed by men in cars when walking to school in 6th grade.
Epstein is of an cohort where it was GENERALLY maybe a little edgy but not extreme.
I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
February 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Men, ask any woman -- ANY woman -- how old she was the first time an adult man hit on her, harassed her, hollered at her. I was 10!
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so yeah, I was near the front and saw the whole thing unfold. the federal officers opened their garage door, about a dozen marched out, and they started throwing gas and launching flash bangs, etc. not even time for provocation. there was no easy escape, so ppl had to walk thru the gas to get away.
This was the peaceful protest in Portland today. This was 15 minutes before tear gas being released. The crowd, was filled with members of 33 of our city's workers' unions...families, kids, and elders who were tear gassed. No warning, no time to disperse before 3 more flash bangs were released.
February 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM
so yeah, I was near the front and saw the whole thing unfold. the federal officers opened their garage door, about a dozen marched out, and they started throwing gas and launching flash bangs, etc. not even time for provocation. there was no easy escape, so ppl had to walk thru the gas to get away.
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ALERT: US House Judiciary Cmte Democrats seek “immediate arrangements” to view full Epstein files
They cite widespread redactions and withholdings by Justice Dept, saying Trump Admin is “strangely” saying it’s complied with law
Just filed ===>
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-j...
They cite widespread redactions and withholdings by Justice Dept, saying Trump Admin is “strangely” saying it’s complied with law
Just filed ===>
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-j...
Amid allegations of cover-up, House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
www.cbsnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:50 PM
ALERT: US House Judiciary Cmte Democrats seek “immediate arrangements” to view full Epstein files
They cite widespread redactions and withholdings by Justice Dept, saying Trump Admin is “strangely” saying it’s complied with law
Just filed ===>
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-j...
They cite widespread redactions and withholdings by Justice Dept, saying Trump Admin is “strangely” saying it’s complied with law
Just filed ===>
www.cbsnews.com/news/house-j...
I keep thinking of all the times I've covered protests and stepped off the sidewalk or run ahead of the march or gone somewhere "unapproved" to get a shot, and all the times I HAVEN'T been arrested.
The arrests of Lemon and Fort are meant to have a chilling effect on journalists.
The arrests of Lemon and Fort are meant to have a chilling effect on journalists.
The strongest "evidence" that Fox/DOJ can cite here is that Lemon entered the church shortly before the protesters did.
Of course, that's common when a journalist has a camera and knows something is about to happen.
It isn't a conspiracy to commit a crime, unless you see journalism as a crime.
Of course, that's common when a journalist has a camera and knows something is about to happen.
It isn't a conspiracy to commit a crime, unless you see journalism as a crime.
Here’s the Fox News/DOJ account of the church incident that led to Lemon’s arrest.
You can see why the magistrate turned down prosecutors.
www.foxnews.com/media/don-le...
You can see why the magistrate turned down prosecutors.
www.foxnews.com/media/don-le...
January 30, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I keep thinking of all the times I've covered protests and stepped off the sidewalk or run ahead of the march or gone somewhere "unapproved" to get a shot, and all the times I HAVEN'T been arrested.
The arrests of Lemon and Fort are meant to have a chilling effect on journalists.
The arrests of Lemon and Fort are meant to have a chilling effect on journalists.
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President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the IRS, in which he demands that the IRS, which he as president controls, pay him $10 billion.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 AM
President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the IRS, in which he demands that the IRS, which he as president controls, pay him $10 billion.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
QUIT TRYING TO WALK ON THE FROZEN RIVERS PLEASE
January 28, 2026 at 10:37 PM
QUIT TRYING TO WALK ON THE FROZEN RIVERS PLEASE
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Wind chill is -11 degrees this morning in Pittsburgh. Stay safe out there.
January 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Wind chill is -11 degrees this morning in Pittsburgh. Stay safe out there.
Saw @daniskitchen.bsky.social's question about the City of Pittsburgh suspending trash collection through Sunday & what that means for biweekly recycling. Texted my assignment editor who emailed the City: the answer is sticking to your regular schedule & you have to hold onto a month of recyclables.
January 28, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Saw @daniskitchen.bsky.social's question about the City of Pittsburgh suspending trash collection through Sunday & what that means for biweekly recycling. Texted my assignment editor who emailed the City: the answer is sticking to your regular schedule & you have to hold onto a month of recyclables.
Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Dave McCormick is hosting a telephone town hall tonight at 6PM; here's the link to RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Two days ago he called for an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Two days ago he called for an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Dave McCormick is hosting a telephone town hall tonight at 6PM; here's the link to RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Two days ago he called for an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Two days ago he called for an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
There's already a podcast that does this and it's called Knowledge Fight and by god Dan & Jordan did not sacrifice their sanity to be erased from the discourse
January 27, 2026 at 4:31 PM
There's already a podcast that does this and it's called Knowledge Fight and by god Dan & Jordan did not sacrifice their sanity to be erased from the discourse
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In the foreground, the statue of Mister Rogers that overlooks the city of Pittsburgh. On the left the message, "Mr. Rogers--They're executing the helpers--NOW WHAT?"
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
In the foreground, the statue of Mister Rogers that overlooks the city of Pittsburgh. On the left the message, "Mr. Rogers--They're executing the helpers--NOW WHAT?"
About to walk to the bus in the -14F wind chill because my street is still very snowed in. What a week.
January 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM
About to walk to the bus in the -14F wind chill because my street is still very snowed in. What a week.