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 anyone in Pittsburgh who lost their NEA grant last week, or is fighting for their NSF money, or who is being RIF'd from their fed job, or who wants to tell an investigative journalist anything, really. You can be anonymized and you will be protected.
Our S&P unit typically goes over my investigations with a microscope to make sure all of my work is buttoned up, legal, and -- most importantly -- accurate. I really like them. They keep me from accidentally defaming anyone.
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our S&P unit typically goes over my investigations with a microscope to make sure all of my work is buttoned up, legal, and -- most importantly -- accurate. I really like them. They keep me from accidentally defaming anyone.
Thanks very much to everyone who responded and talked to my reporter yesterday. Here's how that turned out:
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Thanks very much to everyone who responded and talked to my reporter yesterday. Here's how that turned out:
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Hey Pennsylvania voters (and Pittsburghers): did you try and contact Senator Fetterman's office yesterday only to find out you couldn't leave a voicemail?
I'm interested in talking to his constituents for the news today.
I'm interested in talking to his constituents for the news today.
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hey Pennsylvania voters (and Pittsburghers): did you try and contact Senator Fetterman's office yesterday only to find out you couldn't leave a voicemail?
I'm interested in talking to his constituents for the news today.
I'm interested in talking to his constituents for the news today.
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BREAKING: DOJ goes to SCOTUS trying to stop a district court order that USDA pay out full SNAP benefits this month.
The First Circuit denied an administrative stay, but has not yet ruled on the stay request. And, CNN reported that USDA is already processing payments.
DOJ went to SCOTUS anyway.
The First Circuit denied an administrative stay, but has not yet ruled on the stay request. And, CNN reported that USDA is already processing payments.
DOJ went to SCOTUS anyway.
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
BREAKING: DOJ goes to SCOTUS trying to stop a district court order that USDA pay out full SNAP benefits this month.
The First Circuit denied an administrative stay, but has not yet ruled on the stay request. And, CNN reported that USDA is already processing payments.
DOJ went to SCOTUS anyway.
The First Circuit denied an administrative stay, but has not yet ruled on the stay request. And, CNN reported that USDA is already processing payments.
DOJ went to SCOTUS anyway.
Newsroom caller just accused us of not covering the elimination of SNAP benefits because we're in the tank for Trump.
There are five stories on the CBS News Pittsburgh homepage right now about the failure to fund SNAP, the consequences, and how to get help.
What am I even doing here
There are five stories on the CBS News Pittsburgh homepage right now about the failure to fund SNAP, the consequences, and how to get help.
What am I even doing here
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Newsroom caller just accused us of not covering the elimination of SNAP benefits because we're in the tank for Trump.
There are five stories on the CBS News Pittsburgh homepage right now about the failure to fund SNAP, the consequences, and how to get help.
What am I even doing here
There are five stories on the CBS News Pittsburgh homepage right now about the failure to fund SNAP, the consequences, and how to get help.
What am I even doing here
They haven't released a list of the locations yet but FAA Admin. Byron Bedford said, "We've identified high-traffic environment markets." Going by this highly scientific list, PIT is #48 but this does, of course, affect anyone flying out of/to PIT with a busy airport as origin or destination.
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
They haven't released a list of the locations yet but FAA Admin. Byron Bedford said, "We've identified high-traffic environment markets." Going by this highly scientific list, PIT is #48 but this does, of course, affect anyone flying out of/to PIT with a busy airport as origin or destination.
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Incredible stuff tonight in Allegheny County
District 1:
Harris +4
Dem +21
District 3:
Harris +4
Dem +20
District 4:
Trump +1
Dem +21
District 9:
Trump +1
Dem +27(!!)
And Alex Rose will win by double digits.
District 1:
Harris +4
Dem +21
District 3:
Harris +4
Dem +20
District 4:
Trump +1
Dem +21
District 9:
Trump +1
Dem +27(!!)
And Alex Rose will win by double digits.
I’ll be watching Allegheny County Council races closely tonight.
Districts 1 and 3, are both open seats where Kamala Harris won by 4 points. Will Democrats improve on that?
Trump won Districts 4 and 9 by a single point. Can the GOP flip Dem-held council seats there?
Will Alex Rose’s gambit work??
Districts 1 and 3, are both open seats where Kamala Harris won by 4 points. Will Democrats improve on that?
Trump won Districts 4 and 9 by a single point. Can the GOP flip Dem-held council seats there?
Will Alex Rose’s gambit work??
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Incredible stuff tonight in Allegheny County
District 1:
Harris +4
Dem +21
District 3:
Harris +4
Dem +20
District 4:
Trump +1
Dem +21
District 9:
Trump +1
Dem +27(!!)
And Alex Rose will win by double digits.
District 1:
Harris +4
Dem +21
District 3:
Harris +4
Dem +20
District 4:
Trump +1
Dem +21
District 9:
Trump +1
Dem +27(!!)
And Alex Rose will win by double digits.
Reposted by Tory Wegerski
Reposted by Tory Wegerski
BREAKING: Democrat Corey O’Connor is elected Pittsburgh mayor, defeating Republican Tony Moreno.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Corey O’Connor is elected Pittsburgh mayor, defeating Republican Tony Moreno.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
It's a beautiful day for democracy! Go vote, Pittsburgh! (And, you know, the rest of the USA too, I guess.)
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It's a beautiful day for democracy! Go vote, Pittsburgh! (And, you know, the rest of the USA too, I guess.)
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I have been told directly that this article is responsible for some people starting to volunteer with some distro projects. That fucking rules, good job KDKA
You know it's grim when KDKA is posting about the mutual aid distros that do food in the city. Look out for your neighbors. Do what you can.
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
Here's where to get help with food in southwestern Pennsylvania
When SNAP benefits expire because of the federal government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of western Pennsylvanians will struggle to afford food.
www.cbsnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I have been told directly that this article is responsible for some people starting to volunteer with some distro projects. That fucking rules, good job KDKA
I always want to be one of the cool houses and last year we got tons of kids so this year we got tricked out with lights, music, bubble machines, a cat in a costume, and so much candy
We've gotten 22 kids and the night ends in 18 minutes
We've gotten 22 kids and the night ends in 18 minutes
October 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I always want to be one of the cool houses and last year we got tons of kids so this year we got tricked out with lights, music, bubble machines, a cat in a costume, and so much candy
We've gotten 22 kids and the night ends in 18 minutes
We've gotten 22 kids and the night ends in 18 minutes
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A scoop that I’m not happy to report:
CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
CBS News kills its climate unit
David Ellison, the new pro-Trump chief executive of Paramount Skydance, has dismantled the best climate change reporting team in cable news.
heated.world
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A scoop that I’m not happy to report:
CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
CBS News has gutted its climate change reporting team, one of the best in the business, and one of the only ones on cable news that consistently called out fossil fuels as the main source of climate pollution.
heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
hello bsky, stuff is dark and I require pictures of your cats, please.
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
hello bsky, stuff is dark and I require pictures of your cats, please.
When SNAP runs out on Nov. 1st, hundreds of thousands of people in Pittsburgh and across SWPA will struggle to afford food. I compiled (with the help of community members) a non-exhaustive list of where people can find help, including sites in Pittsburgh & outer counties.
Please spread this.
Please spread this.
Here's where to get help with food in southwestern Pennsylvania
When SNAP benefits expire because of the federal government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of Western Pennsylvanians will struggle to afford food.
www.cbsnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
When SNAP runs out on Nov. 1st, hundreds of thousands of people in Pittsburgh and across SWPA will struggle to afford food. I compiled (with the help of community members) a non-exhaustive list of where people can find help, including sites in Pittsburgh & outer counties.
Please spread this.
Please spread this.
Biblically accurate baseball
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October 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Biblically accurate baseball
I can't believe I'm up watching this. I want Canada to invade at this point.
I thought I was just gonna catch the last few innings before bed lol
October 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I can't believe I'm up watching this. I want Canada to invade at this point.
Pittsburghers, if you've never seen the 90s horror-comedy movie Innocent Blood, you are missing out. "What if we made a mafia movie about vampires and cast Don Rickles and Robert Loggia & set it in Pittsburgh?"
This is not a good movie, but it is sure as hell a fun one.
This is not a good movie, but it is sure as hell a fun one.
October 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Pittsburghers, if you've never seen the 90s horror-comedy movie Innocent Blood, you are missing out. "What if we made a mafia movie about vampires and cast Don Rickles and Robert Loggia & set it in Pittsburgh?"
This is not a good movie, but it is sure as hell a fun one.
This is not a good movie, but it is sure as hell a fun one.
Another lovely day for a school zone speeding stakeout
October 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Another lovely day for a school zone speeding stakeout
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After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in a raid in Wilder, Idaho, the FBI said no "young" children were.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
FBI backtracks on denying children were zip tied in Idaho raid, saying instead no ‘young’ kids were • Idaho Capital Sun
After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in raid in Wilder, Idaho, FBI says no "young" children were.
idahocapitalsun.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in a raid in Wilder, Idaho, the FBI said no "young" children were.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
I had a Livejournal all through high school soooo ... That.
anyway if you were running for political office, what’s the worst thing you think an oppo researcher could dig up on you? mine would be “any picture of my hair circa 2006”
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I had a Livejournal all through high school soooo ... That.
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If you’re a public official with a deep, burning desire to say more than you probably should on the record, I can be reached on Signal at jeaton.04.
My Signal is torywegerski.25 for any Trump administration officials or anyone else who wants to tell everything to someone who they incorrectly believe isn't a journalist
October 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
If you’re a public official with a deep, burning desire to say more than you probably should on the record, I can be reached on Signal at jeaton.04.
I don't know where these people got the idea that saying "off the record" is a magic spell that wipes the memory of the journalist you just spilled everything to
But my Signal is torywegerski.25 and I will keep things off the record BUT IT'S A MUTUAL AGREEMENT BEFORE WE START TALKING
But my Signal is torywegerski.25 and I will keep things off the record BUT IT'S A MUTUAL AGREEMENT BEFORE WE START TALKING
EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I don't know where these people got the idea that saying "off the record" is a magic spell that wipes the memory of the journalist you just spilled everything to
But my Signal is torywegerski.25 and I will keep things off the record BUT IT'S A MUTUAL AGREEMENT BEFORE WE START TALKING
But my Signal is torywegerski.25 and I will keep things off the record BUT IT'S A MUTUAL AGREEMENT BEFORE WE START TALKING
A beautiful day for a school zone speeding stakeout.
October 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A beautiful day for a school zone speeding stakeout.