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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. 🌡️❄️
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
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. 🌡️❄️
But the real story may be what that prolonged sub-zero stretch did to the region’s plants and wildlife. 🌡️❄️
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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
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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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
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.
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
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.
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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
Bryan Reynolds concentrating on how to improve his swing without hitting panic button
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Springdale residents divided, frustrated after recent ICE detainment
Springdale residents divided, frustrated after recent ICE detainment
Springdale Council and residents are divided over the local police department’s cooperation with ICE. Several displeased residents took the chance to confront officials Tuesday at council’s first meeting since the detainment of Springdale resident Randy Cordova-Flores, 36, originally from Peru. But the meeting — attended by a few dozen residents
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February 18, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Springdale residents divided, frustrated after recent ICE detainment
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
The military did not provide evidence that the vessels were ferrying drugs but posted videos on X that showed boats being destroyed.
Picklesburgh adds 4th day to Pittsburgh festival
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 Downtown festival will be held from July 16 through July 19, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced. “Back by popular demand, Picklesburgh will kick off Thursday
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February 18, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Picklesburgh adds 4th day to Pittsburgh festival
Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit
Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit
Attorneys representing a former Kiski Area middle school assistant baseball coach say they plan to file a lawsuit against the school district after the former coach was not rehired for the job over what they say is political retaliation. Attorney Amanda Shields said Tuesday her firm plans to file a
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February 18, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit
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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
'Electric personality': Jesse Jackson left lasting impressions in Pittsburgh
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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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@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
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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@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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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
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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'You are my strength:' Oakmont family recounts husband's ICE detainment
‘You are my strength:’ Oakmont family recounts husband’s ICE detainment
For a time, Jose Flores thought he would never see his family again. The morning of Jan. 29, Flores was getting ready for work and to drive his 8-year-old daughter, Lily, to school. “It started like any normal day,” Flores, 47, said through an interpreter as he and his wife,
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February 18, 2026 at 12:08 AM
'You are my strength:' Oakmont family recounts husband's ICE detainment
Westmoreland Hospital, former nurses sued again for alleged mistreatment of patients
Westmoreland Hospital, former nurses sued again for alleged mistreatment of patients
A third lawsuit has been filed against a Westmoreland County hospital and four former staffers accused of mistreating patients. According to court documents, the alleged incidents occurred over five days in late June 2024 after Shirley Stouffer of Hempfield was admitted to Independence Health’s Westmoreland Hospital with heart issues and
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February 17, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Westmoreland Hospital, former nurses sued again for alleged mistreatment of patients
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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
Pickle lovers, this year’s dates for the Picklesburgh festival were just announced — including an extra festival day.
Read the details below @triblive.bsky.social
Read the details below @triblive.bsky.social
Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit
Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit
Attorneys representing a former Kiski Area middle school assistant baseball coach say they plan to file a lawsuit against the school district after the former coach was not re-hired for to the job over what they say is political retaliation. Attorney Amanda Shields said Tuesday her firm plans to file
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February 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Former baseball coach threatens Kiski Area with lawsuit
Westmoreland Hospital, former nurses sued again for alleged mistreatment of patients
Westmoreland Hospital, former nurses sued again for alleged mistreatment of patients
A third lawsuit has been filed against a Westmoreland County hospital and four former staffers accused of mistreating patients. According to court documents, the alleged incidents occurred over five days in late June 2024 after Shirley Stouffer of Hempfield was admitted to Independence Health’s Westmoreland Hospital with heart issues and
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February 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Westmoreland Hospital, former nurses sued again for alleged mistreatment of patients
Liberian refugee's killer sent to prison for Pittsburgh slaying
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’t find what was wrong. But when Kimber’s family fled war there and entered a refugee program, his brother said
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February 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Liberian refugee's killer sent to prison for Pittsburgh slaying
Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director
Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director
Pittsburgh officially has a new solicitor and planning director. City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Corey O’Connor’s picks to lead the Law Department and the Department of City Planning. Lisa Zeidner Marcus is the city’s top lawyer and Ivette Mongalo-Winston oversees planning. Both had been serving in their roles
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February 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director
Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director
Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director
Pittsburgh officially has a new solicitor and planning director. City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Corey O’Connor’s picks to lead the Law Department and the Department of City Planning. Lisa Zeidner Marcus is the city’s top lawyer and Ivette Mongalo-Winston oversees planning. Both had been serving in their roles
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February 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director
Wilkinsburg man gets double life terms for killing woman and daughter, 4
Wilkinsburg man gets double life terms for killing woman and daughter, 4
A Wilkinsburg man who shot and killed a woman and her 4-year-old daughter in an act the judge called calculated and vicious will serve the rest of his life in prison. Marquise St. Julien-Givner, 23, was sentenced Tuesday to two consecutive life terms with no chance for parole for killing
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February 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Wilkinsburg man gets double life terms for killing woman and daughter, 4
O'Connor pitches vision of economic growth to Pittsburgh Technology Council
O’Connor pitches vision of economic growth to Pittsburgh Technology Council
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Tuesday outlined a vision of economic growth before a consortium of technology companies, reiterating a mantra he has focused on since his mayoral campaign. “If we want to grow Pittsburgh, we have to do it, and we have to do it fast,” O’Connor told roughly
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February 17, 2026 at 5:25 PM
O'Connor pitches vision of economic growth to Pittsburgh Technology Council
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returns to Pittsburgh
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returns to Pittsburgh
The giant hot dog-shaped vehicle — known as the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile — is once again returning to Pittsburgh this week. The Wienermobile will be in the Pittsburgh area from Thursday through Sunday, making appearances at various events. According to Trey O’Shea, otherwise known as “Tailgate Trey,” the schedule is
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February 17, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returns to Pittsburgh
1 killed in McKeesport crash
1 killed in McKeesport crash
One person was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle crash in McKeesport Saturday night, Allegheny County Police said. The victim, who was not identified, was a passenger in a Honda Accord in the accident that occurred at about 8:50 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of 28th and Rockwood
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February 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
1 killed in McKeesport crash
Police mergers prove beneficial for Western Pa.'s smaller communities
Police mergers prove beneficial for Western Pa.’s smaller communities
Police mergers, which have long provided staffing and financial relief for smaller departments, are emerging as a solution for forces of all sizes across the Alle-Kiski Valley. As equipment costs climb and retaining part-timers becomes increasingly difficult, consolidation is more often being eyed for viability. “There are only so many
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February 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Police mergers prove beneficial for Western Pa.'s smaller communities