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Voters Head To Polls For Primary Elections

Today is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania and there’s a big race up for decision in Pittsburgh.

2013/05/21

Mayoral Candidates On Last Push Day Before Election

The four Democratic candidates running for Mayor of Pittsburgh spoke with Bill Rehkopf the day before the Primary.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/20

Mayor’s Race Ends On Negative Note

On the last day before polls open, Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Jack Wagner enjoyed a dance and some laughs with seniors at a Mt. Washington senior center.

2013/05/20

The Issues With Keith Rothfus & Bob Casey

Rob Pratte was joined by Congressman Keith Rothfus to discuss America’s issues from immigration to jobs.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/18

Man At Heart Of Watergate Scandal Reflects 40 Years Later

It was one of the biggest news stories of the 20th century, leading directly to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

2013/05/17

State Unemployment Rate Dropped Slightly Since April

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined slightly last month, but remains above the national rate.

2013/05/17

2 Local Bars Getting Padlocked For Failing To Pay Taxes

Two local bars have been padlocked after failing to pay Allegheny County alcoholic drink taxes.

2013/05/17

Challenger Apologizes To Incumbent For Misleading Lawn Signs

It’s that time of year when lawn signs sprout up everywhere. But incumbent Scott Township Commissioner Bill Wells says the sign of one of his opponents was really unexpected.

2013/05/16

IRS Commissioner Ousted Over Tea Party Targeting

Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they filed for tax-exempt status.

2013/05/15

Mayor’s Attorney Says Work On House Is On The Up And Up

When the mayor bought his house in Fineview last August — he immediately turned to one man: Bill Rogers.

2013/05/14

Highway Safety Board Recommends Reducing Blood Alcohol Driving Limit

If the National Transportation Safety Board or NTSB has its way, the legal standard for drunk driving will be cut from the current 0.08 level to 0.05.

2013/05/14

Orie Melvin Re-Sentenced

Judge Lester Nauhaus has re-sentenced former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin to three consecutive one-year terms of house arrest “out of an abundance of caution,” fearing that his original three-year sentence may not have been technically correct.

2013/05/14

Investigators Looking Into Mayor’s Home Renovation

There’s another twist in the federal investigation that first targeted the Pittsburgh Police Department and is now looking at the actions of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.

2013/05/13

IRS Investigating Tea Party-Related Group

The founder of a local conservative Tea Party-related group would not appear on camera for fear of IRS retaliation.

2013/05/13

Tea Party Pushes Back Against IRS Intimidation

The Independence Hall Tea Party Association demands that the Obama administration hire a special prosecutor to investigate the recent IRS scandal.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/05/13

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Election Night 2012

President Barack Obama wins a second term in office on Nov. 6, 2012.

Memorable Political Foibles

When politicians make the news, it’s not always for their politics. We’re taking a look back at stories that were the talk of the town.

Sen. Carper (center) commutes everyday from his home in Wilmington, Del. to Capitol Hill.

The Scoop On The Senate

Which senator has already claimed his title as “Trail Blazer” – on his mausoleum? Which one has scaled more than 50 mountains in his home state? Alabama to Illinois, click through to find out.