Animal Activists Protest At Heinz Field Over Vick Signing
There was a sizable protest Thursday evening across from Heinz Field during the Pittsburgh Steelers final preseason game by animal activists upset by the Michael Vick signing.
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There was a sizable protest Thursday evening across from Heinz Field during the Pittsburgh Steelers final preseason game by animal activists upset by the Michael Vick signing.
While the Steelers play their last preseason game this Thursday evening at Heinz Field, a group of local animal activists plan to be outside the stadium for a candlelight vigil.
Steelers fans remain bitterly divided over the signing of quarterback Michael Vick.
The decision to sign Michael Vick after Bruce Gradkowski's injury is one that was very much debated internally by the Steelers.
When the Steelers signed quarterback Michael Vick earlier this week, they stirred controversy across the city and divided the fan base.
It was a controversial signing, but Wednesday afternoon, Michael Vick was on the practice field with the Pittsburgh Steelers to workout with the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent quarterback Michael Vick to a one-year deal: that led to a social media meltdown.
Not everything in this world is all or nothing. I can despise Vick and simultaneously feel exactly the opposite about the Steelers franchise as a whole.
Michael Vick was on the practice field this morning after signing a 1-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"NFL on CBS" studio analyst Boomer Esiason called into "The Cook and Poni Show" to discuss the Steelers signing Michael Vick to a 1-year deal.
The signing of Michael Vick has become a hot button issue in town with his past conviction for dog fighting.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it appears Michael Vick is en route to Pittsburgh to meet with the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers once again faced a statistically weaker team during their week ten road game against the New York Jets and gave the game away, 20-13.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) will travel to Met Life Stadium to face a New York Jets team that has struggled in 2014 and only won a single game.
Let's take a look at why exactly the New York Jets need to make the switch from Geno Smith to Michael Vick.
Because we think that extra million is just one too many.
Tony Dungy has the freedom to say what he wants.
Phil Simms answers questions about the state of the NFL after seven weeks.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The NFL has caught plenty of flak from fans around here for past fines levvied against All-Pro linebacker James Harrison. On Sunday Harrison actually admitted he didn't want to put himself in a position where Steeler Nation had more ammo.
The Steelers return after a week off during the bye week to the field again this weekend taking on the Eagles.
Sports Radio 94 WIP Morning Show Host Angelo Cataldi dropped by The Vinnie and Cook Show on Friday to preview the Steelers-Eagles game.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-1 after 4 weeks and are alone in 1st place in the highly competitive NFC East. Despite being 3-1, the Eagles have been outscored by 17 points so far this season, winning their 3 games by a total of 4 points and their lone loss being a 27-6 defeat at the hands of Arizona.
The Steelers' top guns set to return for Sunday's game.
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Andy Reid was welcomed back to the sideline with chants of "Andy! Andy! Andy!" and left the field with players swarming him in celebration. Alex Henery kicked a 51-yard field goal with 12 seconds left to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-23 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in their preseason opener Thursday night.
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A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash.
A photo shows a person standing on top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
Leaders in Indiana County are warning about fraudulent property sales by out-of-state scammers.
KDKA has learned that the investigation has concluded and is recommending that Superintendent Joe Maluchnik be terminated.
Powered by marshmallows and a big heart, Xander O'Brien has strong opinions about breakfast.
A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash.
A photo shows a person standing on top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Leaders in Indiana County are warning about fraudulent property sales by out-of-state scammers.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
From issues to races, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday took the pulse of Pennsylvania voters.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Democrat Jen Mazzocco defeated Republican Joseph Leckenby for Pennsylvania's 42nd House District seat, the AP projects.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Steelers president Art Rooney II said the new playing surface will be made with a different blend of grass than what has been used in the past.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The new uniforms will be used for the men's and women's teams along with the youth academy students.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
Fans in Pittsburgh gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation before Thursday's Penguins-Devils game at PPG Paints Arena.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
A photo shows a person standing on the top of Pittsburgh's Gulf Tower, nearly 600 feet above ground.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
On most days, you'll find 8-year-old Xander O'Brien in his basement, hockey stick in hand, practicing slap shots on his net. But off the ice, he's working toward a very different goal: collecting 300 boxes of cereal to help feed kids in need. KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
A Peters Township High School student appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on charges he sextorted more than 20 minors. While about 200 charges were dropped, he will remain in jail. KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.
A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
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.
