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.
The keyword is "upside." And these guys have it. Here are the top 10 fantasy football quarterbacks for the 2012 NFL season.
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.
A person was seriously injured after a "large, sharp piece of metal" flew off a flatbed and pierced the windshield of the van behind it on Interstate 70, police said.
A Pennsylvania man was ordered to serve two life sentences, one without the possibility of parole, for a 2024 shooting in Carroll County, Maryland, that targeted his business partner, according to the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
A 16-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Market Square back in May.
Allegheny County police arrested two people and seized guns and drugs from a home in Millvale.
A person was seriously injured after a "large, sharp piece of metal" flew off a flatbed and pierced the windshield of the van behind it on Interstate 70, police said.
A Pennsylvania man was ordered to serve two life sentences, one without the possibility of parole, for a 2024 shooting in Carroll County, Maryland, that targeted his business partner, according to the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
A 16-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Market Square back in May.
Allegheny County police arrested two people and seized guns and drugs from a home in Millvale.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
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?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Daisy Jade is getting some facetime with 90s legends, The Spin Doctors, who will be the Friday headliner at the arts festival!
Mikey Hood is checking out the wild side of the arts festival with the Neighborhood Ford Store!
Randy Fenoli of "Say Yes To The Dress" fame, joins Heather and David for a special chat ahead of his appearance at the Rivers Casino.
The Artist Market is a place to discover something unexpected, and now, you just have to find a place to display that something unexpected! Boaz Frankel is giving you a look at many of this year's offerings!
Heather and David are getting a first "hand" look at how the Squonk Joy Machine transforms music into an interactive, musical playground!
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.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
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.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
West Virginia University is hosting Cal Poly at 12 p.m. at the Kendrick Family Ballpark at the Monongalia County Baseball Complex.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros.
Donnie Tasser is a front-tire changer for Alex Bowman in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston's six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night.
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.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
As thousands descend on the North Shore this weekend for two Morgan Wallen concerts at Acrisure Stadium, boaters have begun docking outside of the stadium for the weekend. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Friday is the official first day of the Three Rivers Arts Festival at Pittsburgh's new Arts Landing, and KDKA's Josh Taylor gives us a live look at the first day festivities!
Daisy Jade is getting some facetime with 90s legends, The Spin Doctors, who will be the Friday headliner at the arts festival!
Mikey Hood is checking out the wild side of the arts festival with the Neighborhood Ford Store!
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.
