Steelers Headlines
Gradkowski happy to play supporting role
Bruce Gradkowski knew exactly what he was getting into when he signed to be the backup quarterback for the Steelers. That's why the Pittsburgh native took the gig. "Their goal is to win a championship," Gradkowski said. "You can talk about it all you want in those other places but ...
Packers RB Harris out after surgery to remove cyst
DuJuan Harris had a very good reason for missing the Green Bay Packers minicamp. A team physical Monday revealed that the running back had a fist-sized cyst on his lung. The cyst was drained and removed Tuesday morning, and Harris was already back home Wednesday when he announced the news ...
Steelers QB Roethlisberger undergoes knee surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent what coach Mike Tomlin called "minor" surgery on Wednesday to deal with lingering discomfort in his right knee. The 31-year-old Roethlisberger, who will miss next week's minicamp, is expected to return when Pittsburgh opens training camp in July. "This surgery will have no long-term ...
W. Pa. businessman pleads to health care fraud
A Pittsburgh area businessman linked to a former Steelers team doctor has pleaded guilty to obtaining painkiller prescriptions under different names and health care fraud. Authorities say 59-year-old William Zipf pleaded guilty Tuesday. Zipf, a self-employed jeweler, allegedly got prescriptions from former Steelers doctor Richard A. Rydze beginning in 2007 ...
Special agent talks physical evidence in teen rape trial
In addition to electronic evidence at least some physical evidence was brought before the court in day two of the Steubenville rape trial. It included stains on a couch inside the third home visited by the suspects that night. "Did you just randomly test the couch? I used an alternative ...
Keeping the 'H8' off of license plates
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles says it's OK if you don't like the president, LeBron James or the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they won't let you express your hate that hatred on a vanity license plate. The BMV can reject any vanity plate that their review board considers lewd, rude, ...
3 Brooke Co. schools put on lockdown after attempted home break-in reported nearby; man remains at-large
Three Brooke County schools were on lockdown for about 45 minutes after a man tried to break into a home. As of 4:45 p.m., police were still searching for the attempted robber. According to NEWS9, school officials at Hooverson Heights Primary School said they were told there was a man ...
Marshall Co. bar robbed at gunpoint; assailants at large
Police are searching for two men who robbed a Marshall County bar at gunpoint early Monday in Marshall County. Embers Bar on 22nd Street in McMechen was robbed just after 12 a.m. while a bar employee was closing up after a busy night with the Steelers game. Police Chief Dave ...
Valley native a 'power player' on NBC's 'Revolution'
NBC's "Revolution" continues to attract viewers and TV-industry buzz because of its twisty story lines and high production value. NEWS9 has learned an Uhrichsville native is working on the show, both behind the scenes and occasionally on-camera. Scott Oberholzer is a second assistant director on the show, which is in ...
Nailers in Wheeling for first home pre-season game
After changing ownership and a scare that they wouldn't be coming back, hockey players with the Wheeling Nailers hit the ice Sunday for their first home pre-season game against Cincinnati. "It's been a very long summer waiting for the season to start, and I was excited," said Cheryl Watkins, a ...
Printing company to open, bring jobs to Jefferson County
H&H Screening and Graphics, a California-based company, will soon open a second branch in Jefferson County. According to Ed Looman of Progress Alliance, this type of company isn't one the area is used to seeing. "If you look back at our history, we are pretty reliant on the steel industry, ...
Wolfe Makes Impact In NFL Debut
Former Beaver Local and University of Cincinnati standout Derek Wolfe turned in a solid NFL debut on Sunday night as the Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-19. Wolfe, the Broncos second round draft pick, started at defensive end. He picked up his first career tackle on the Steelers' first ...
Hancock County board meeting gets heated
Controversy continues to surround projects underway as part of a new Hancock County school bond. Monday night dozens of people representing two groups gathered inside the tiny board room to confront the Hancock County Board of Education. At issue a proposed health center at the new Weirton Elementary School and ...
2012 Sunday Night Football Schedule
-NBC to Air Thanksgiving Night Game for the First Time with Jets Hosting Patriots -Peyton Manning and Denver Broncos Host Pittsburgh Steelers in Opening SNF Game on September 9 -NFL Season Begins on NBC with Wednesday NFL Kickoff Featuring Super Bowl Champion New York Giants Hosting Dallas Cowboys -NBC to ...
Cheerleading President arrested on DUI charges
WEIRTON, W.Va.— The new president of the Weirton Steelers Cheerleaders is coming under fire after being arrested on charges of driving while under the influence. As the group's cheerleading president, Jodi Chafin is in charge of an organization that deals with children ages 7-12. Police said around 3 a.m. May ...
Flood-prone fields getting a fix-up
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va.-- One flood-prone area that made it through Tuesday's heavy rains was the John Marshall High track and football fields. And NEWS9 is learning that a project is underway to put an end to the flood-troubled fields. With much-needed improvements, the football field will soon be able ...
Steelers play in Lee West charity game
It’s been two months since Steubenville Big Red student Lee West died in a fire in his home, and on Saturday, more than 1,000 people came out to remember West, and also watch some Pittsburgh Steelers, like Louis Lipps, Charlie Batch and Ryan Mundy, try their hand at basketball. This ...
Hines Ward retires as Pittsburgh Steeler
Hines Ward officially announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday. Through tears, Ward said the city of Pittsburgh and Steelers organization has meant the world to him. "Without the support over the past 14 years this game wouldn't be the same to me. It wouldn't be as fun for ...
Indian Creek student paralyzed in crash expresses gratitude for support
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- One month after he was injured in a crash, 15-year-old Justin Cummings is still encountering the fight of his life, but he said it's a fight he isn't going to lose. The Indian Creek sophomore spoke to NEWS9 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he continues ...
Jefferson County students receive culinary lesson from Steelers chef
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio -- Despite the snowy conditions on Friday, the executive chef for the Pittsburgh Steelers Corey Hayes came to speak to the students. Hayes talked about his background and described what it's like to cook for a football team. Students also got to ask questions about his career. ...
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