Jim Roddey, Allegheny County's first chief executive died Thursday. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has the story:

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[Jim  Roddey, came to Pittsburgh mid-career and became one of its greatest advocates and leaders,  he was honored for his service to the Republican committee at its annual Spirit of Lincoln fundraising dinner in February of 2016. Mr. Roddey was a civic and political leader who believed in doing the right thing  he was a friend and mentor to many. Dan Onorato followed Roddey as county executive and tells the Big K Morning Show he was always a gentleman:

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 Mr Roddey was a pioneering businessman and a Marine Corps veteran, he was 91.  Timira Rush, News Radio. KDKA.]

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Pittsburgh's new controller is painting a bleak picture of city finances. Rachel Heisler says the city could be heading for a fiscal crisis, with Downtown property owners winning much lower assessments. Another hit to the city's finances is the result of the facilities usage fee being ruled unconstitutional. Over the past 20 years Pittsburgh collected millions from visiting athletes and performers. It is likely some of that revenue will be refunded. 

A Butler County woman was injured in a bear attack last night. It happened around 8:30 p.m. outside a home on Bellefield Drive in Butler Township. The woman told police while her dog was in the yard she heard an altercation, stepped outside and was attacked by the bear. She broke free, went back inside and called for help. Butler Police Sergeant Thomas Vensel told KDKA-TV the bear attack is a first:

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The woman was taken to a hospital and her injuries were not life-threatening. Game Commission officers found a female bear and three cubs in a tree near the home. The female bear was euthanized after she became aggressive. The cubs were tranquilized and taken away.

A 19-year-old man was gunned down last night in McKees Rocks. Allegheny County Police say it happened before 5:15 p.m. in the area of 3rd and Boquet streets. Ronald Fuller had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Detectives say evidence at the scene shows the gunman fired a shot, Fuller returned fire and was then hit by several bullets. Anyone with information about this killing is asked to call 1-833-ALL-TIPS.Callers can remain anonymous.

Assessment appeals are adding to the hundreds of millions of dollars in tax cuts for Downtown buildings. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has more:

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[Five buildings in the Golden Triangle won reductions last week of $120 million for this tax yeas. The reason: buildings are assessed based on the revenue they produce and Downtown properties are generating far less since the pandemic. The Post-Gazette reports the properties include PNC Firstside Center and Two PNC Plaza. Assessments on 10 buildings have been slashed by just over $364 million and could cost the city, school district and county nearly $8.4 million in tax refunds for this year. Schools Solicitor Ira Weiss says the district will appeal many of the reductions in court. Timira Rush, NewsRadio KDKA.]

After serving as the voice of the voice of the Steelers for 30 years - legendary play-by-play announcer Bill Hillgrove is stepping away from his role. He will continue as play-by-play for Pitt football and basketball. He looked back on his career - which includes four Super Bowls - on the Big K Morning Show. 

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He said it was time to cut back to spend more time with family. 

Not a good day to be outside. News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has more on severe weather headed our way. 

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[The AccuWeather forecast is calling for severe storms, hail and damaging wind gust throughout the day, which will bring about a big drop in temperatures. Meteorologist Jeff Nordeen tells the Big K Morning Show that by the end of the night we're going to be below freezing:

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We're expected to see better weather this weekend with a high of 70 on Sunday. Timira Rush, News Radio KDKA. ]

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A school van carrying elementary students from the Montour School District was involved in a crash this morning. In a social media post, the district's superintendent said all students were evaluated and released to another bus. No word on where it happened.  

Among the changes taking effect within Pittsburgh Police today, the department is adjusting how they respond to burglary calls. Larry Scirotto says that a large portion of the ones they get are false. 

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Now, he said officers will respond to those types of calls with secondary confirmation from their alarm partners that a burglary is in progress - like video, the sound of glass breaking, or interior motion. 

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It's all a part of an effort to better focus police resources to in-progress calls. 

Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police is making several internal changes for a more manageable officer workload and to target areas of greatest need. Beginning Monday, officers will transition from a traditional work week to four, ten-hour days. A week will also include an hour of wellness time. The bureau is making several night shift changes, including a new strategy for placing officers, new phones outside each zone for 911 calls and a new telephone reporting unit. Chief Larry Scirotto will discuss the changes at a news conference this afternoon.