AT&T is acknowledging a widespread cellular outage but is not providing a reason for the nationwide failure. In a statement, AT&T says it is "working urgently to restore service." The cell phone outage is also affecting T-Mobile, Verizon and some smaller providers like Cricket, Boost Mobile, Consumer Cellular and Straight Talk but in much lower numbers. Reports of AT&T outages at Downdetector dot com peaked at 74,000 around 8 a.m. At&T customers with iPhones stuck in SOS mode can make calls to emergency services. Allegheny, Beaver and Butler county 911 are not affected, but dispatchers in other parts of the country are reporting difficulties.

The NTSB is outlining the cause of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse at this hour. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has more:

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[The NTSB is holding a hearing expected to provide more clarity into what caused the bridge collapse on January 28, 2022. The board is expected to hear a presentation on investigators findings - then vote on whether or not to adopt those findings - including a probable cause. The agency has released thousands of documents over the last two years - some of them pointing to corrosion, clogged drains and lack of upkeep as potential reasons for the collapse. The bridge has since been reconstructed and reopened.]

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Pittsburgh today. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has more on topics she'll cover: 

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[Just after 1 p.m., she'll be joined by the EPA chief at a community center in Larimer. The vice president's remarks will highlight the Biden administration's clean water initiatives. The Post-Gazette reports Harris is expected to announce Pennsylvania is getting $200 million in federal funds for greater access to clean drinking water, upgrade sewage facilities and better handle storm water runoff. Pennsylvania has previously received over $650 million for clean water initiatives through the infrastructure act passed in 2021.]

Construction begins on McKnight Road today, with lane restrictions in place until summer. NewsRadio KDKA's Suzie Cool has more:

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[PennDOT announced the road work will close a single lane of travel on McKnight from the Babcock Boulevard/Evergreen Road interchange in Ross to Perrymont Road in McCandless. PennDOT's Jason Zang tells KDKA Radio what people can expect:

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The work is part of a  $25.5 million improvement project. Live in the newsroom, Suzie Cool, News Radio KDKA.]

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With 1-3 inches of snow expected tonight, a Winter Weather Advisory starts at 7 o'clock. Here's AccuWeather's Brian Buckingham:

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More snow is forecast to fall in counties south of Pittsburgh.

Today, Washington County leaders are expected to finalize funding for cybersecurity upgrades and a ransom payment following an attack last month. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has the story:

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[Last week, County commissioners approved $400,000 for computer and digital security upgrades after that online attack that threw a wrench in the county's operations. They're expected to ratify those measures today. The Observer-Reporter reports - that's not all of the money they're parting with. Commissioners will also reportedly pay a ransom. Though an exact amount isn't known, it's believed to be around $200,000. Some are raising questions about the county's transparency in the process. The initial meeting to approve those security upgrades was held without public notice and was not accessible to the public as is typical. ]

Pittsburgh was slated to take part in a national Uber and Lyft strike today, but NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse reports it was business as usual at Pittsburgh International:

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The Monroeville Convention Center is closing this year to the shock of vendors and surrounding businesses. News Radio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has the story:

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[After ten years worth of events - the Monroeville Convention Center is shutting down June 1st. Events scheduled before then are still a go - but those booked after are forced to find a new home. David Stoner owns Family Festivals Association - and is hosting an event at the convention center this weekend. He tells the Big K Morning Show, he hopes it's not the last major event space in the area: 

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The building's owner said in a statement Hobby Lobby will move in.]

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A former local meteorologist has been diagnosed with a suspected brain condition connected to repeated hits to the head. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has the story.

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[Jon Burnett - who worked for KDKA for almost 40 years - says he was diagnosed with suspected CTE. He played football for ten years - including in college. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorenson sat down with Burnett to get the full story and tells the Big K Morning Show CTE is only confirmed through an autopsy...

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The full piece will air on KDKA-TV tonight at 5:00.]

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Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year last night during the NFL Honors show. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has more:

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[After six nominations, Heyward walked away with the award that honors success on the field and dedication to the community. 

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He created the Heyward House Foundation, supporting several initiatives in the Pittsburgh area, including Cam's Kindness Week. This year, it involved givebacks at UPMC Children's Hospital and Westinghouse Football. ]

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