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A truck rollover on I-79 near mile marker 62 is part of a multi-vehicle collision in the southbound lanes of 79 between the Nevillie Island and Airport/Moon run exits. Both lanes are closed and troopers are advising alternate southbound routes through Allegheny County.

The school with the most wins in WPIAL football history is hoping its next big victory comes in a courtroom. NewsRadio KDKA's Suzie Cool has details:

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[Aliquippa has officially filed a lawsuit seeking to block the PIAA from moving its football team to a higher classification where opponents would have much larger enrollments. Mayor Dwan B. Walker told the Big K Morning Show how the PIAA has come to this decision:

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Aliquippas lawsuit asks to keep the PIAA from moving the team from Class 4A to 5A for the 2024 and 25 seasons, but also challenges the legality of the competitive balance rule itself. Suzie Cool, News Radio KDKA.]

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Police are investigating several defaced or destroyed yard signs in Squirrel Hill. The 'We Stand with Israel' signs are covered with red hand prints in an attempt at ethnic intimidation. Threats against Pittsburgh's Jewish community elevated in the days following Israel's Gaza invasion in response to a Hamas terror attack on October 7th. Detectives are r.eviewing video evidence and have increased patrols in the area.

A new lawsuit has been filed against another nursing and rehab facility in Western PA. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has the details:

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[The family of a nursing home patient  Nicholas Cymbol whose death is one of more than 22 linked to former nurse Heather Pressdee has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The lawsuit alleges that on May 1, 2023, Mr.Cymbol died after Heather Pressdee, A unit manager at Sunnyview, injected him with an excessive and lethal dose of insulin. Attorney Robert Pierce, representing the family tells the Big K Morning Show  this is the 5th lawsuit filed regarding patients that have passed away under the care of Pressdee

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Pressdee faces four counts of homicide, 18 counts of attempted homicide and 22 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. Live in the News Room Timira Rush News Radio KDKA.]

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Pittsburgh leaders respond after a gigantic container ship rammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early today, causing it the main span to collapse and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the water with rescuers searching for as many as seven people. Two people were rescued, one has critical injuries. Former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt told CBS video of the collision shows a lot of smoke coming from the container ship just before the collision:

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On the Big K Morning Show, former KDKA Radio news anchor Bill Rehkopf said shipping passes under the Key Bridge to reach the Port of Baltimore:

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A law enforcement official confirms the ship lost propulsion before it plowed into the bridge around 1:30 this morning. 

Mayor Ed Gainey says he is reaching out to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott to offer his support: 

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On the Big K Morning Show, the mayor said the incident is a stark reminder of the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge in 2022.

A major road project in the North Hills starts today. Single lane restrictions are coming to Route 910 and NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has details:

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[Drivers on State Route 910, also known as Gibsonia Road, will see flaggers and single traffic. Penndot says the traffic restrictions  will span from Hardt Road in Richland Township to Mingo Road in Marshall Township.The project is expected to last thru late fall. Restrictions will be in place daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. PennDOT is also announcing lane restrictions on northbound I-79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships today and tomorrow. The lane restriction will be between the Exit 59 interchange and a half mile north of Exit 60 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while construction workers survey and layout concrete patch work. Timira Rush, News Radio KDKA.] 

Governor Josh Shapiro is using social media and the radio airwaves to send a message to state lawmakers. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush has more:

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[Governor Shapiro says Pennsylvania is lagging behind:

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After posting on X yesterday that Pennsylvania is the only state in the country with a divided government, he took to the Big K Morning Show to implore legislators to come together:

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And he says it should be an investment in the future of all Pennsylvanians. Live in the Newsroom, I'm TR, NewsRadio KDKA.]

The business of March Madness means big bucks to host cities across the country. News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has the story.

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[Get your brackets ready. SportsPITTSBURGH is partnering with Duquesne University to once again host the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship. SportsPITTSBURGH Executive Director Jennifer Hawkins tells KDKA Radio this event puts a national spotlight on Pittsburgh and generates a significant return on its investment.

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The Dukes will face No. 6 BYU  today at 12:40 in Omaha, Nebraska. Timira Rush News Radio, KDKA]

An update on the deadly house fire in Jeanette...now confirmed one adult and four children are among those unaccounted for. Earlier this morning this is what Fire Chief Bill Frye had to say:

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The fire also spread to the house next door but people in that home were able to evacuate without injuries. Both homes are believed to be a total loss. The Red Cross will be assisting anyone who needs help.

The Duquesne Dukes are in the NCAA Tournament! News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has more live from the newsroom 

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The Dukes punched a ticket to the Big Dance with a triumphant showing in the Atlantic 10 Tournament, beating VCU in the championship game on Sunday.  it's the Dukes first appearance in the Big Dance since 1977. The men's basketball team earned an 11 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and will face No. 6 seed BYU. Requests for tickets will be prioritized by lifetime giving to Duquesne University Athletics and the number of years as a season ticket holder. If any tickets remain after exhausting the team ticket allotment, a lottery system will be used.  A press conference is scheduled for today at noon on the University Campus.  Duquesne-BYU matchup will begin at 12:40 p.m. in Omaha, Neb., on Thursday Timira Rush News Radio KDKA