Drinking
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.
Family Speaks Out After Hofbrauhaus Settlement
The family of a little girl killed by a drunk driver is speaking out today after a restaurant on the South Side agreed to pay a settlement of more than $15 million in connection with the girl’s death.
Hofbrauhaus To Pay Family Of Slain Girl $15 Mil In Settlement
The Hofbrauhaus restaurant on the South Side has agreed to pay a settlement of more than $15 million to the family of a little girl killed by a drunk driver.
New Study Focuses On Light Drinking During Pregnancy
New research suggests that light drinking during pregnancy may not be harmful to the child later on in life.
Police: Man Drank $102,000 Worth Of Vintage Whiskey
The live-in caretaker of a Greensburg mansion faces criminal charges for allegedly drinking more than $100,000 worth of the owner’s whiskey.
Establishments Go Alcohol Free For “State Patty’s”
Nearly three dozen downtown bars, restaurants and bottle shops agreed to halt alcohol sales to counter an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration created by Penn State students, the most aggressive effort yet to curb drinking on the unofficial “State Patty’s Day.”
Wednesday’s KDKA Afternoon News: January 30, 2013
It was another packed show on the Wednesday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News. Here are some of the highlight’s in case you missed anything.
Hit-And-Run Lands Man In Wheelchair In Hospital
The driver fled the scene, but it only took police about an hour and a half to track him down.
Study: People Are More Happy When Drinking In Groups
People are usually more social and pleasant while bonding with others as the University of Pittsburgh researchers found out as they recently released a study that showed this.
Resolutions May Help Reverse Damage Done
Can New Year’s resolutions really make a difference in our health when it comes to reversing the consequences of some of our bad, long term habits?
Hashing With Pittsburgh’s Hash House Harriers
If you enjoy running and drinking beer, you may be interested in checking out the Pittsburgh Hash House Harriers.
Should PA Sell State Store System?
On Friday’s show, KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek talked with David White, an expert blogger from Terroirist.com.
Study: Teens See Drinking Alcohol As Normal For Their Age
An annual survey called the Partnership Attitude Tracking Study is showing that teens think drinking is normal for their age. Cues from their environment may be playing a role.













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