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Kennywood’s Thunderbolt gets new mural

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2 years ago

July 8, 2024

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WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — The Thunderbolt mural at Kennywood is getting a new look.

The new mural celebrates the roller coaster’s 100th birthday. Artists from the group Wicked Pittsburgh were at Kennywood working on the mural over the weekend.

The colorful mural features Kennywood icons like Kenny the Kangaroo and Parker the Arrow. It also has the Thunderbolt’s name and “King of Coasters,” which is the name given to the ride by the New York Times in 1974.

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The park put six pieces of the old mural up for auction. They were all valued around $1,500 and $2,000, and one piece featuring part of the helix went for $5,200.

Proceeds of the auction will go to the nonprofit 412 Food Rescue, which prevents extra food from going to waste by giving it to other nonprofit partners that serve those in need.

The Thunderbolt drops riders 90 feet and reaches speeds of 55 mph. When the ride opened in 1924, it was one of the first roller coasters at Kennywood. First named the Pippin, it was reimagined as the Thunderbolt in 1968. Along with the Jack Rabbit and Racer, it’s considered a landmark ride by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

Madeline Bartos

Madeline Bartos is a digital web producer for CBS Pittsburgh who has worked with KDKA since 2019.

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Man found dead in Pittsburgh home

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6 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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January 20, 2026 / 10:02 PM EST
/ CBS Pittsburgh

A man was found dead in a home in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said in a post on Facebook that police officers were called to a home on South Aiken Avenue around 8:30 p.m. for reports of a male found unresponsive and bleeding from the head.

At the scene, officers found a man in his early 60s on the first floor of the home. He had “significant” injuries to his head and face and was later pronounced dead at the scene by medics. His identity and cause of death were not immediately known.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said police searched the home and found no other victims or possible suspects. Police are investigating. It was not immediately clear if there were any suspects or arrests. No other information was released on Tuesday night.

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Obituary for Janet Lynn Meyer

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18 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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Janet Lynn Meyer, 73, of Pittsburg, KS, was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Janet was born on February 27, 1952, to Lewis Charles and Elsie Mae (Kroenke) Stoll in Brazilton, Kansas. She attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grade School and graduated from Girard High School. She married Gilbert Meyer on October 24, 1970. They later divorced.

Janet was a homemaker and enjoyed puzzles and crocheting items to donate to those in need, as well as spending time with her family and friends.

She worked for many years at Eastside Cafe, a place where many people came to know her well. She also volunteered at Countryside Christian School, where several of her grandchildren attended. She had an incredibly generous heart and was there for anyone who needed her. She was also famously stubborn – a quality that made her unforgettable.

She is survived by a son, Ted Meyer (Shawna) of Topeka, KS; three daughters, Tracy Atkinson (Chuck) of Dearborn, MO, Becky Nicklaus (Shannon) of Pittsburg, KS, Jennifer Muckala (TJ Barnow) of Pittsburg, KS; two sisters, Joyce Hayward (Jerry) of McCune, KS and Patty Good of Schertz, TX; grandchildren: Joe Meyer (Heather), Orin Meyer, Wyatt Meyer, Shay Meyer, Conner McLendon, Maura McLendon, William Atkinson, Sydney Nicklaus (Reece Watson), Evan Nicklaus, Alex Muckala, Jackson Muckala, Rylinn Girth-Barnow, Brynnley Girth-Barnow, and great grandchildren: Mac Meyer and Emmitt Watson.

She is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Betty Garnett, Wilma Sandlin, and Vonne Kmiec.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg, KS. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Angels Among Us. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS.

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