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On A Positive Note: Mr. Yuk mascot makes his debut

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August 4, 2023

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Mr. Yuk mascot makes his debut

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s very own guy in green is making his debut. There’s a brand new mascot for the iconic Mr. Yuk.

There’s just something about a mascot in a costume that Pittsburghers are drawn to, even one sporting an indignant frown who seems less than approachable. But you remember Mr. Yuk, right?

“Yeah, we get a lot of people saying, ‘Mr. Yuk still exists?’ We’re still here, we still exist,” said Amanda S. Korenoski, the director of the Pittsburgh Poison Center.

Not exactly re-brand or re-launch, but the Pittsburgh Poison Center at UPMC is debuting the new Mr. Yuk character. Born in Pittsburgh in 1971, he became a worldwide phenomenon.

John Smith and his family remember the message: there is an important lesson behind the bitter expression.

“I remember the stickers when I was a kid, all the green stuff you had to stay away from.”

“I think it’s a good connection. Green means gross, don’t touch. So I think it’s good that we’re bringing it back for the younger ones,” said Amber Woodworth.

But it’s not just families with little ones who call the poison help number.

“Yeah, we’re here really to talk that Mr. Yuk isn’t just about little kids. About 40 percent of our calls are from adults that they accidentally took the wrong medication or took double the medication so just really the key point is having that number handy,” Korenoski said.

Kym Gable

Kym came to KDKA in 2006 from FOX 53.
You can see her behind the anchor desk with Stacy Smith during the 4 and 6-o’clock newscasts.

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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/25)

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November 25, 2024

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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/25) – CBS Pittsburgh

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Wisconsin storms back against Pittsburgh to win Greenbrier Tip-Off

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November 24, 2024

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Wisconsin storms back against Pittsburgh to win Greenbrier Tip-Off

The Wisconsin Badgers are the 2024 Greenbrier Tip-Off champions.

Wisconsin, ranked No. 19 in the nation, improved to 7-0 by coming back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Pittsburgh (6-1) 81-75 Sunday evening in West Virginia. The comeback completed a sweep of the showcase, having defeated Central Florida in their first game of the tip-off on Friday afternoon.

John Tonje led the Badgers with 33 points. The star guard was 11-of-19 shooting and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line. It’s his second 30-point game of the season; his first was a 41-point explosion in Wisconsin’s win over then-No. 9 Arizona on Nov. 15.

Pittsburgh jumped out to a 20-8 lead nearly 10 minutes into the first half before the Badgers clawed back to within 34-27 at the half.

In the second half, Pittsburgh kept the Badgers at bay, leading 50-45 with 12:22 to go before Wisconsin went on a run and grew a lead to 71-64 with 4:15 remaining.

The Badgers have scored at least 79 points in all seven games this season, which is a program first.

Up next: Wisconsin vs. Chicago State, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. CT.

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Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

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November 24, 2024

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Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

A busy fall for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson has come to a close.

Team USA wrapped its run in the WBSC Premier12 with a 6-1 win over Venezuela to win the bronze medal on Saturday. They also beat Venezuela 6-5 in the Super Round of the Premier12 on Friday and wrapped up the tournament going 2-2.

Chinese Taipei shut out Japan in the championship game 4-0 to win the Premier12 and hand them their first loss in international play since 2019. Team USA lost to Japan 9-1 and Chinese Taipei 8-2.

Johnson went 1-4 with one run scored and a walk and one strikeout on Saturday. After grounding out in his first two at-bats, the Pirates’ left-handed hitting middle infield prospect singled to center field with one out in the top of the sixth inning. He stole second base, then came around to score with two outs on an infield single from Tampa Bay Rays left-handed hitting outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to extend Team USA’s lead to 3-0.

Team USA went 5-4 in the Premier12. In the previous Premier12, the US finished in fourth place.

Johnson struck out and walked in his next two at-bats. The Pirates’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline and the No. 75 prospect in baseball hit .310/.414/.429 with one home run and two RBIs in nine games. He also walked six times and struck out nine times.

Before playing in the WBSC Premier12, Johnson played in the Arizona Fall League. The left-handed hitting prospect batted .250/.444/.475 with one home run and four RBIs across 11 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions. He also walked 14 times and scored nine runs.

Johnson, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh spent time with High-A Greensboro (110 games) and Double-A Altoona (14 games) in 2024. He batted .237/.366/.386 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in his 124 games played.

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