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Shaler basketball standout and Class of '13 Penn State recruit Geno Thorpe is transferring to West Oaks Academy in Orlando, FL for his senior season.
We recently profiled a number of local Olympians, but since the opening ceremonies in London, another youngster with WPIAL ties has flown--or, to be more specific, swam--under our radar.
Monroeville mayor Greg Erosenko has told 93.7 The Fan he plans to address the recent cutbacks made by the Gateway School District, including the controversial demotion of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith, at the next city council meeting in August.
The son of Avonworth High School's athletic director, an erstwhile three-sport star at Shady Side Academy, continues to rack up awards as he chases his dream.
Every once in a while we get a kick out of seeing what WPIAL alumni are up to, and starting this weekend the entire world will get to share in the celebration of western Pennsylvania's proud athletic heritage.
In 2011 it was one of the most competitive sections in the entire district, with six teams in the playoff picture till the final weekend of the regular season. This year that race, once again, looks to be pretty open.
Recently "Mr. High School Sports" has received some hate mail regarding recent blogs on Penn State, and, for that matter, athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith's employment status with Gateway High School...
Former Gateway School Board president and current Monroeville mayor Greg Erosenko has attempted to deflect some recent criticism by affirming his support for embattled Gateway head football coach Terry Smith.
It may be the middle of summer, but it's not too early to start thinking about either the fall or winter sports season for Pittsburghers, and hockey annually bridges the gap between the two.
The good folks of Robinson Township, to say nothing of the rest of the WPIAL, are used to seeing Montour athlete Devin Wilson excel both on the gridiron and in the gym. That versatility has not gone unnoticed on a national level, either.
O'Brien, on the recruiting trail, doesn't seem to need as much help as one might have imagined, and that is to his credit. But for all his nobility, it would probably be a while, if I were a parent, before I bought little Johnny those black Nikes he wanted as a graduation present.
Last Wednesday residents of the greater Monroeville area lined up around the Gateway Senior High School auditorium to loudly and proudly voice their support for the full-time retention of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith, but the relative silence of their school board remains deafening.
People packed an auditorium to support a local high school coach. Last month, the Gateway School Board made the athletic director position part-time. Wednesday night, the board decided whether Terry Smith would still be able to coach.
I lump myself into the camp of writers who genuinely enjoy feedback, and occasionally, like a lot of us, I incorporate it into my work, especially if a reader wants to challenge me on something I wrote.
On Wednesday evening at 7:00 the Gateway School Board will convene to decide the fate of athletic director/head football coach Terry Smith.
Franklin Regional High School's Luke Williams is preparing for the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft Combine.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins is joining the team's front office.
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
More than 400 teenagers took over a park in East Liberty, sending a nearby Target into lockdown while officers used pepper spray.
Detective Dorothea Leftwich is launching "Riding Into the Future" to give the opportunity of horseback riding to Pittsburgh children.
Dr. Hall was a counselor at Pittsburgh Public Schools, a school board member in North Hills, and an athletic director.
Franklin Regional High School's Luke Williams is preparing for the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft Combine.
A new study from PennDOT will look at potential new uses for the HOV lanes on the Parkway North.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Team PTL's Daisy Jade and Washington County Tourism are showing us how we can see above the Earth at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory!
Today we're joined by Carleen King and in honor of Juneteenth, she's showing us a recipe that has helped bring people together for generations.
Bobby Laurie is back on the show and now he's sharing the top five travel mistakes to avoid with Mikey and David!
We're less than a month away from the Fourth of July, so travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on the show to give us his best tips for the holiday travel season!
One local man's journey across America is three days in, and Jeff Koontz is attempting to pedal from Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund!
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Franklin Regional High School's Luke Williams is preparing for the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft Combine.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins is joining the team's front office.
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
Samuel Black with the Heinz History Center shares the history of Juneteenth.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
Franklin Regional High School's Luke Williams is preparing for the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft Combine.
A new study from PennDOT will look at potential new uses for the HOV lanes on the Parkway North. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
On Friday, Pittsburgh celebrates Juneteenth.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
