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A hydrogen fuels plant is in the works at Pittsburgh International. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has details:

Natural gas producer CNX Resources  plans to build a $1.5 billion facility at Pittsburgh's airport  but only if President Joe Biden’s administration allows coal mine methane to qualify for tax credits that are central to the Democrat's plan to fight climate change. Darrin Kelly, president of the Allegheny/Fayette Central Labor Council tells KDKA Radio it's the most significant energy project in years. The facility is likely to face scrutiny from clean energy and climate change activists.

Former Allegheny County coroner Cyril Wecht died today at the age of 93. The pathologist became nationally known as a vocal critic of the Warren Commission report on the assassination of President Kennedy. The Squirrel Hill resident served as county coroner from 1970 until 1980 and county commissioner from 1980 until 1984. in a 2020 interview, Dr. Wecht told KDKA Radio's Larry Richert why he wanted to be a pathologist:

The Post-Gazette obituary says Dr. Wecht performed approximately 21,000 autopsies.

A man who last saw a missing Millvale woman is accused of stealing her identity. NewsRadio KDKA's Suzie Cool has the story:

Anthony Proctor is facing identity theft and other charges, accused of using Tracy Scanlon's state benefits card at a Sam's Club in the Harrisburg area. Scanlon has been missing since late February and authorities say the case is now a homicide investigation. Police say she was living temporarily with Proctor. When he was arrested, officers say Proctor denied knowing Scanlon, but a witness says they saw the pair together in public. Proctor fatally shot a man in Pittsburgh in 1994 and was convicted of third-degree murder. He was also found guilty of simple assault and reckless endangerment in 2010. So far, no homicide charges in the Harrisburg homicide case. Suzie Cool, NewsRadio KDKA.

First responders were called to the scene of a fatal accident last night on the Boulevard of the Allies. The collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle happened just after 9:30 p.m. near UPMC Mercy. A Clairton man riding the cycle was taken to the ER in grave condition. 33-year-old  Donte Hairston, died a short time later.

The video of the man pulling a gun on a pastor during his Sunday sermon in North Braddock has been seen all over the country. As News Radio KDKA's Paul Alexander reports, police say Bernard Polite's Sunday was actually worse before he made it to the church. 

Polite was arrested and charged with attempted homicide after he pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a pastor during his sermon at a North Braddock church. on Sunday. Now he has been charged with the murder of his cousin. Allegheny County Police say Polite shot and killed 56 year old Derek Polite around 10 o'clock Sunday morning in the residence they shared in North Braddock. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns says they don't have a motive at this time but they do have significant evidence. 

Polite is being held in the Allegheny County Jail awaiting his preliminary hearing. Paul Alexander, News Radio KDKA.

The end is near for the former Froggy’s restaurant and several other dilapidated buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh. News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has the details:

Developer Michael Troiani plans to start demolishing the structures today, the culmination of a controversial four-year battle to bring them down. Mr. Troiani said he has secured the city permits he needs to begin the demolitions of three buildings at  Market and  First Ave. Not every one is happy., Michael Sri-pras-ert, president of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation tells the Post Gazette  "We continue to regret the demolition of these significant historic buildings on Pittsburgh’s most historic streets, The Pittsburgh Planning Commission cleared the way in December for the buildings to be razed after the developer pitched a proposal to install four bocce courts to replace them. Live in the News Room Timira Rush News Radio, KDKA.

A church service in North Braddock became a scary scene on Sunday when a man pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon. Pennsylvania State Police have charged Bernard Polite, 26, of Braddock after he entered and attempted to shoot pastor Glenn Germany while the pastor was delivering a sermon at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church on Sunday just after 2 p.m. It happened in an instant and Pastor Germany found himself staring down the barrel of a gun...but thankfully...no shot was fired. Germany and another were able to keep Polite subdued until police arrived and then he was taken into custody. Polite now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and attempted homicide.

Nearly 250,000 spectators are expected to take in this year's Pittsburgh Marathon events. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has the story:

[42,000 runners are expected during this weekends marathon. Tory Schooley, CEO of P3R, tells the Big K Morning show they are ready

and what  about those volunteers....

Schooley say everything kicks off today open to the public at the David L Lawrence Convention Center.  You can follow the Pittsburgh Marathon live on the official event social media @Facebook, @Twitter, and Instagram. Live in the News Room Timira Rush News Radio KDKA]