Franco Harris Talks Penn State, Defends JoePa
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to Penn State alumnus and former Steeler Franco Harris about his defending of Joe Paterno.
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KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to Penn State alumnus and former Steeler Franco Harris about his defending of Joe Paterno.
The sanctions against Penn State – both tough and painful – will be felt in Happy Valley for four years and beyond. Some legal observers call the NCAA's decision misguided and misdirected.
Sports Writer for the Altoona Mirror Cory Giger joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN in Pittsburgh to give his thoughts on the Penn State scandal and the punishments handed down today.
The NCAA sanctions may hurt the Penn State football program, but they don't appear to be hurting school spirit. In downtown State College, alumni shopped for school attire saying the NCAA sanctions won't damper their Penn State pride.
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...
The NCAA announced a series of sanctions against Penn State University Monday morning in the wake of the Kerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. Shortly after the announcement was made, University President Rodney Erickson issued a statement accepting the punishment handed down.
Faculty, students and staff knew penalties against Penn State were coming, but it was a tough pill to swallow when the announcement came Monday morning.
The Big Ten says Penn State will not be allowed to share in the conference's bowl revenues while it is banned from the postseason by the NCAA.
The NCAA announced a series of penalties against Penn State University Monday morning in the wake of a child sexual assault scandal involving former defensive coach Jerry Sandusky.
It's with some, solemn pride that I say that I've been a de facto voice of the Joe Paterno opposition.
Sunset over Beaver Stadium didn't stop the crowds of people or ease the pain of fans missing the Joe Paterno statue.
There are more Penn State alumni in Allegheny County than there are anywhere else in the world, and many have strong feelings about the removal of Joe Paterno's statue and the looming NCAA sanctions.
A quiet morning in State College was shattered by the sound of a jackhammer Sunday. Police closed off the street before workers removed the statue of Joe Paterno outside Beaver Stadium. After it was taken away, Penn State fans and supporters gathered to try and catch a glimpse of the now empty spot where the statue once stood.
Crews removed the statue of Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium and the Paterno family issued a statement regarding the removal Sunday morning:
Penn State officials elected to take down the Joe Paterno Statue outside of Beaver Stadium Sunday morning, but another bombshell could come on Monday.
Moments after breaking the news of the NCAA's potentially "unprecedented" penalties against Penn State, CBS News investigative reporter Armen Keteyian joined Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Troy Clardy.
The president of Penn State University says he has ordered the removal of the statue of Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno.
The debate over whether to take down a statue of Joe Paterno took another twist on Friday.
Both NCAA president Mark Emmert and Penn State president Rodney Erickson have spoken out regarding potential punishments to be levied against PSU and its football program.
Vice-President of the formerly named "Paternoville" Jeff Lowe joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN in Pittsburgh to discuss why the group changed their name from "Paternoville" to "Nittanyville." Conversly, Dan Vescellio of "Black Shoe Diaries" joined the guys to explain why he thinks the name should have remained the same.
A judge has set a date to hear oral arguments on pretrial motions In the case of two former Penn State officials facing charges in connection to the child sex abuse scandal.
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.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- An artist has removed a halo from a mural of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno amid the school's child sex-abuse scandal.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Veteran Penn State football coach Joe Paterno began talks that resulted in a sweetened retirement contract in the same month that he testified before a grand jury in the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse case, and all members of the board of trustees weren't informed of the new package before the scandal engulfed the university, according to a published report.
Franco Harris, a staunch supporter of Joe Paterno, expresses his thoughts towards the report giving his former coach and mentor so much attention. He says the focus has been on Joe Paterno and he doesn't understand why.
The science of motion can often surprise you - and an inertia experiment could have the opposite results from what you think!
The Pittsburgh native, World War II veteran, and internationally-recongized artist Thaddeus Mosley Jr. died on Friday.
A line of strong storms could move into the Pittsburgh area on Saturday afternoon.
Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood are concerned about a deer with a Halloween bucket stuck on its head.
ALCOSAN is advising people to stay out of local waterways for 48 hours after a power outage at its wastewater treatment plant on Friday.
The science of motion can often surprise you - and an inertia experiment could have the opposite results from what you think!
The Pittsburgh native, World War II veteran, and internationally-recongized artist Thaddeus Mosley Jr. died on Friday.
A line of strong storms could move into the Pittsburgh area on Saturday afternoon.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood are concerned about a deer with a Halloween bucket stuck on its head.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
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.
Boaz makes his final stop of the day, talking to SHLY Deck & Fence to learn about patio covers and maybe win himself a truck?
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show is about more than just hot tubs, porches, and fixer-uppers - it's also about art! Daisy Jade gets a behind the scenes look at one of Pittsburgh's most unique artists!
Team PTL's Boaz is back on today's show, and he's giving you a new and unique way to grow greens - Vegepod!
Heather and David caught up with one of the biggest stars who will be at the home and garden show - Ty Pennington!
Some of our crew here at PTL provided some antiques and old goods for our very own Dr. Lori to see, touch, and appraise!
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
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.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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.
Evgeni Malkin has been suspended for five games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin during the Penguins-Sabres game on Thursday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan McLeod and Alex Tuch scored short-handed goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1.
Evgeni Malkin slashed Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday's Pittsburgh Penguins-Buffalo Sabres game.
The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract.
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 countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
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.
Science can often surprise you! Meteorologist Ray Petelin has a cool inertia experiment where the result may be the opposite of what you think!
The internationally-recognized artist, World War II veteran, and Pittsburgh native died on Friday at age 99.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood is joined by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko to discuss the trade of Maxx Crosby to Baltimore, what the Penguins did at the trade deadline, and Evgeni Malkin's 5-game suspension.
Former Penn Hills High School star and Louisiana linebacker Jaden Dugger is chasing his NFL dream.
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.
