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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — I am calling today the pick of the week when it comes to comfortable weather with highs in the 70’s. The morning hours will be on the cool side with temperatures in the 30’s. READ MORE: Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Gage Frame Winds are light, so there won’t be much of a wind chill if any at all. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) Winds will pick up for the afternoon, coming in out of the south at around 10 mph. Things begin to change overnight as clouds roll back in. Rain showers will arrive at some point during the Wednesday morning commute with rain showers expected for the rest of the day. Most places can expect to see around 3/4″ of rain through the day on Wednesday, with most of the rain falling in the morning hours. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) Some areas may pass 1/2″ of rain before 2:00 p.m. This would mean less than 1/4″ of rain over the next 12 hours when our rain chance turns to a snow chance. And … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Weather: Warm And Sunny Tuesday, Snow Chances Soon

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — David Bednar grew up rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Two years ago, the Mars native overcame the odds and made it to the major leagues after being drafted in the 35th round. And after an off-season trade, he’s now pitching for his hometown team. READ MORE: 8 People Hurt, 1 Person Missing After Explosion At Ohio Manufacturing Plant (Photo Credit: KDKA) “Whenever you’re on any big league opening day roster, it’s an incredible thing,” said David’s father, Andy. “To be with your hometown team is beyond dreams come true.” Those dreams of playing for the Pirates started early for David, Three Rivers Stadium early. “He’s always been a huge Pirates fan, so have we,” said Sue Bednar, David’s mother. “Everybody keeps saying, ‘Oh, the team he grew up idolizing and watching.’ But yeah, we have, too” But David isn’t the only Bednar kid with eyes on the major leagues. His younger brother, Will, is a top prospect at Mississippi State. This weekend, mom and … [Read more...] about Mars Native David Bednar Living Out Childhood Dream Of Playing For Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The University of Pittsburgh is seeing another big jump in COVID-19 cases, while a shelter-in-place period continues for students. Pitt officials have stressed how critical it is for students to follow the mitigation measures and shelter-in-place period this weekend and the week ahead. READ MORE: Red Cross Helping Glassport Family Displaced By Fire The University of Pittsburgh reported on Friday that 51 students tested positive for COVID-19 in three days, March 30th to April 1st. The latest numbers also said 92 students are in isolation. The five-day moving average of positive cases per day went from 8.6 to 13. “I’m not surprised, I feel like after St. Patrick’s day, everyone was expecting it,” said Anna Jacobs, a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. “Definitely parties and mostly off-campus,” said Aquinnah Silverman, a freshman at Pitt. A shelter-in-place period began Wednesday night. The university is asking students to: “Only leave your … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone Was Expecting It:’ University Of Pittsburgh Seeing Spike In COVID-19 Cases

By: Ron Smiley PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning, yesterday’s high temperature hit 82 degrees, tying the record high for the day that was set all the way back in 1875. READ MORE: 2-Day Allegheny Health Network Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic In Monroeville Will Now Include Phase 1C WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center Interestingly enough, the record was older than things like the phone and the lightbulb. While temperatures today will remain above average, we should be several degrees below record-setting levels with highs in the mid-70s. The set-up today is similar to what it was yesterday, with an upper low slowly moving east northeast through Iowa. The outer band of this system extends through Michigan and then down into western Pennsylvania and through West Virginia. Lightning is being detected in parts of Western Virginia with storms rapidly weakening. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Weather: Warm Temperatures Start The Weekend, Isolated Showers Possible

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 22 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day. Starter Zac Gallen is being evaluated for soreness in his right forearm and his status is uncertain to begin the season on April 1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 25-year-old Gallen was scratched from his scheduled exhibition start on Monday. He said he first felt the injury when he was jammed during batting practice about 10 days ago. Gallen went 3-2 with a 2.75 ERA during the pandemic-shortened season, striking out 82 in 72 innings. Gallen said it was frustrating to get hurt while swinging the bat instead of throwing on the mound. He's in favor of the designated hitter in both leagues, which was the rule across Major League Baseball in 2020 in the shortened 60-game season. The National League … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener