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University of Pittsburgh junior guard Ashton Gibbs was named the Big East Conference's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday by the league office.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — If you ask Pitt defensive end Jabaal Sheard, the Backyard Brawl has always been about defense.
Former Pitt QB Dave Havern orchestrated one of the greatest comebacks in Pitt history in 1970 in the Backyard Brawl when the Panthers came back from a 35-8 halftime deficit to win 36-35, and he joined Seibel and Starkey on The FAN today.
Dave Wannstedt met with the media Monday to talk about the Panthers recent win at South Florida and the upcoming game against West Virginia.
The 2010 Backyard Brawl has major Big East title implications. The Panthers can secure at least a share of the league championship, and eliminate West Virginia's title hopes, with a victory over the Mountaineers.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — Pitt improved to 6-4 on the year, 4-1 in the Big East and became bowl eligible with a 17-10 win at South Florida Saturday afternoon.
This week Jerry is joined by Gene Collier, Mike Zappone, and Tony Greco, who discuss Clint Hurdle's hiring, Jeff Reed's "firing," and Pitt-USF.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — As always, Pitt Blather, Pitt Script and The Fighting Wannstaches join me to discuss the current state of Pitt football and the game this weekend.
I'm not one to share my opinion, but since you asked...
The Fan Morning Shows Jim Colony caught up with Pitt Panthers Ashton Gibbs before they head to Madison Square Garden for the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — Through three games, Pitt (3-0) has shown it has a significant advantage over most opponents with its depth. The Panthers play Maryland (3-0) tonight at Madison Square Garden.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — Here's a look at what Pitt thinks about the current Big East standings as well as various scenarios on what each team needs to happen to win the conference.
Gattuso spoke about the loss of Greg Romeus for the rest of the season and thinks Romeus will get his opportunity to play in the NFL as he has shown NFL teams what kind of player he is with his body of work at Pitt.
The 103rd edition of the "Backyard Brawl" between Pitt and West Virginia held this year on Friday, Nov. 26, at Heinz Field will be nationally televised by ABC and kick off at noon.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
McCarthy looks to reshape the team after Mike Tomlin's resignation earlier this month.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
The Panthers will open the season with four straight home games against Miami (Ohio), Central Florida, Syracuse, and Bucknell.
Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC's roster for next week's Pro Bowl Games, reports say.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
News broke over the weekend that the Pittsburgh native is being hired to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach of the Steelers.
There are First Alert Weather Days in place through Sunday due to cold mornings.
For the third day in a row, schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closings and delays because of the weather.
PRT is suggesting people only ride the "T" if they absolutely have to due to the extremely cold temperatures.
The acting police chief and public safety director for the city will field questions from city council members under oath Wednesday afternoon.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Meet the winners of the Pittsburgh Gingerbread Competition's People's Choice Award.
It's time for another round of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
Daisy visits the Precision Metrics Lab.
Justin Wirick from Uniontown joins us on his 16th anniversary of being in the musical "Wicked."
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
McCarthy looks to reshape the team after Mike Tomlin's resignation earlier this month.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
When the temperatures are very low, you can only put on so many layers before you can't move.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
A power line near the Smith Road station came down overnight.
Mayor Corey O'Connor's nominees for major city roles will be in the hot seat today as they take questions from city council members.
Christine Bowen said her Jeep got stuck on railroad tracks and was pulled free by a plow driver right before a train barreled past her.
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.
