Rich Fitzgerald
Inmate Healthcare Costs: KD Investigates Gets Results
In the early morning hours, sheriff deputies deliver an inmate to a methadone clinic in Homewood — a trip they make about 20 times a month — at taxpayer expense.
KD Investigates: The Cost Of Inmate Healthcare
They’re behind bars, but prisoners at the Allegheny County Jail are getting some of the best medical treatment in the world, and you’re picking up the tab — about $12 million a year.
Consol To Pay $500 Mil For Airport Drilling Rights
Allegheny County hopes to make around $1 billion with the newly-awarded Consol drilling contract.
Changes Proposed For Transportation Funding
On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Tom Corbett proposed his new budget along with changes for transportation in the region.
CMU Professor Says Property Tax Bills May Be Set Too High
As a county taxpayer, you’ve probably been bracing for it since you got your reassessment notice. Click on the county assessment website and there it is – your 2013 real estate tax bill.
Port Authority CEO Bland Fired
Steve Bland is no longer the CEO of the Port Authority.
People Express Considering Pittsburgh International For Corporate Headquarters
It seems like Pittsburgh International Airport has fewer and fewer options for travelers; but now, one airline is thinking about making Pittsburgh its home.
Wagner: Allegheny Co. Taxpayers Pay More Than Law Allows
Allegheny County taxpayers will pay more in taxes than the law allows, according to a charge made by County Controller Chelsa Wagner on Thursday.
Wednesday’s KDKA Afternoon News: January 23, 2013
Here’s a recap of the Wednesday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News.
Drilling At Airport Moves Forward
In addition to the flights coming and going on the runways of Pittsburgh International Airport, Allegheny County is looking at the economic potential of leasing tens of thousands of empty acres for shale gas drilling.
Gov. Corbett Visits 911th Airlift Wing
Gov. Tom Corbett was in town Friday morning to try and save the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township.
Suspect’s Hospitalization Raising Concerns About Drugs In Jail
The man who is accused in the shooting death of a local police officer was hospitalized with a serious medical condition this week and that meant his trial had to be delayed.
Port Authority Hopes To Have T Fixed By Steelers Game
Crew are still working on pulling out the light rail car stuck in the subway after it derailed Friday night.
Local Democrats Celebrate Victory On South Side
Police estimated the crowd at the IBEW Union Hall on Pittsburgh’s South Side at 500 Tuesday night as Democrats gathered to celebrate what they hoped were victories in the election.
Interpreter Says Signing During Emergency Situations Is Long Overdue
A sign language interpreter is receiving overnight fame in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. She’s been by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s side throughout the entire storm, keeping the hearing-impaired community informed. And back here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald used a sign language interpreter for the first time on Monday.













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