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Ice scrapers may be back in the trunk for now, but January’s deep freeze left its mark. Temps plunged as low as minus-11 degrees — and early February wasn’t much warmer.

But the real story may be what that prolonged sub-zero stretch did to the region’s plants and wildlife. 🌡️❄️
Recent bitter weather has wreaked havoc on humans. What about nature?
Ice scrapers and heavy coats have been temporarily set aside for sunglasses, but the natural world is still reeling from the deep freeze that gripped the region for the past several weeks. During the ...
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February 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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TV Q&A: How do local anchors get to work in a snowstorm? How do networks reconcile Feb. sweeps with Olympic competition? Is a @YandR_CBS actor leaving the show? Do stations often disaffiliate from networks? Via @triblive.bsky.social
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TV Q&A: How do news anchors get to TV stations during snowstorms?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Saturday Tribune-Review. Q: I’ve often wondered how local TV new...
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February 18, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Duquesne is playing its best basketball of the season. Wednesday night's matchup against a struggling La Salle looks like a prime opportunity for Duquesne to remain perfect in February. Here’s a five-point checklist for what the Dukes need to do to secure victory on the Bluff.
A 5-point plan for Duquesne to win its 5th in a row
Duquesne (15-10) is playing its best basketball of the season. The Dukes have won four in a row and five of their last six. Coach Dru Joyce III’s club is now up to a three-way tie for fourth pla...
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February 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Wednesday’s “First Call” reveals efforts by many of Mike Tomlin’s former players to lend their support to him in the wake of his decision to step down as the head coach of the #Steelers. Plus: A former Penn State standout is linked to the Steelers in free agency.
First Call: Mike Tomlin shows up at a college hoops game; Steelers linked to former WPIAL, Penn State safety
Wednesday’s “First Call” reveals efforts by many of Mike Tomlin’s former players to lend their support to him in the wake of his decision to step down as the head coach of the ...
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February 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Bryan Reynolds concentrating on how to improve his swing without hitting panic button
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Bryan Reynolds concentrating on how to improve his swing without hitting panic button
BRADENTON, Fla. – Bryan Reynolds is a man of few words, so the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder didn’t bother to mince them when asked about the object of his offseason. “Fixing my swin...
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February 17, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The military did not provide evidence that the vessels were ferrying drugs but posted videos on X that showed boats being destroyed.
Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, U.S. military says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it carried out strikes on three boats accused of smuggling drugs in Latin American waters, killing 11 people in one of the deadliest days of the ...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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'Electric personality': Jesse Jackson left lasting impressions in Pittsburgh
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‘Electric personality’: Jesse Jackson left lasting impressions in Pittsburgh
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon who died Tuesday, stumped in Pittsburgh during his presidential runs in 1984 and 1988, and returned a generation later to rally the city behind President ...
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February 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Driver waives hearing, faces trial in fiery wrong-way crash on I-376.

@pastatepolice.bsky.social say the 23-year-old’s blood-alcohol was nearly twice the legal limit. One motorist suffered multiple broken bones. @triblive.bsky.social

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February 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Lee McGinnis, 26, was ordered by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Elliot Howsie to serve 10 to 20 years in state prison, the maximum possible sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
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Liberian refugee’s killer sent to prison for Pittsburgh slaying
When Eddie Kimber was growing up in the West African nation of Liberia, he had difficulty breathing, struggled to gain weight and would easily become exhausted from minimal activity. Doctors couldn&rs...
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February 18, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Pickle lovers, this year’s dates for the Picklesburgh festival were just announced — including an extra festival day.

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Picklesburgh adds 4th day to Pittsburgh festival
Pickle lovers, this year’s dates for the Picklesburgh festival were just announced — including an extra festival day. Running four days long in 2026, the festival will be held from July 16...
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February 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM