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Pennsylvania State Police roll out body-worn cameras to more than 3,000 troopers

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April 10, 2025

Pennsylvania State Police roll out body-worn cameras to more than 3,000 troopers

Pennsylvania State Police said patrol troopers at every station across the commonwealth are now equipped with body-worn cameras, weeks ahead of schedule.

State police said they’ve outfitted more than 3,000 troopers across 89 stations with body-worn cameras, and as part of the initiative, the mobile video recorders in more than 1,400 patrol vehicles were upgraded.

The cameras will record public interactions and calls for service, providing video documentation of encounters and investigations.

“Our ability to maintain efficient operations relies heavily on the trust placed in us by the communities we serve,” Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris said in a news release. “With the completion of our body-worn camera rollout, we aim to strengthen that trust by documenting our public interactions and demonstrating our commitment to transparency, accountability, and respectful police services.”

State police began the rollout in the summer of 2023 after entering into a five-year contract with Arizona-based Axon. Police said body-worn cameras and mobile video recorders enhance evidence collection at crash and crime scenes, helping troopers prepare reports and court testimony. It also helps better train cadets and troopers.

State lawmakers applauded the rollout.

“As the rollout of body cameras comes to completion, I’m thrilled we will see improved transparency with exchanges between officers and civilians,” Sen. Devin Robinson, an Allegheny County Republican, said. “Body cameras truly do provide the clearest way to piece together an interaction in its entirety, which means better protections are in place, liability risk is reduced, and safety is strengthened for all involved.”

“Our state troopers are out there 24 hours a day, seven days a week in every county in the Commonwealth to keep us safe,” Rep. Chris Pielli, a Chester County Democrat, said. “Equipping these dedicated public servants with body cameras not only keeps them safer, it increases trust and accountability from both the public and the troopers alike. I was honored to fight and win alongside the Governor, the Pennsylvania State Police leadership, and the Department of Corrections to help expand body camera authorization as a best practice.”

Madeline Bartos

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

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Pittsburgh Marathon organizers open registration for fall 10 Miler

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June 4, 2026

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Pittsburgh Marathon organizers open registration for fall 10 Miler

P3R, the organization behind the Pittsburgh Marathon, has opened registration for one of this fall’s largest local races.

Runners can now sign up for the 10 Miler and 10K, scheduled for Nov. 8. P3R expects a record-breaking 6,000 participants at this year’s events, according to spokeswoman Kelsey Emch. The events drew more than 5,500 participants last year.

The 10 Miler course begins at Station Square and travels through the North Shore, the Strip District and Downtown, while the 10K begins on the North Shore near PNC Park and follows the 10 Miler route the rest of the way.

Both races finish on Liberty Avenue Downtown – a common ending point for P3R events.

P3R CEO Troy Schooley said in a release that the 10 Miler and 10K have become a “signature fall tradition” for Pittsburghers of all abilities.

“Whether participants are chasing a personal best, enjoying the event with friends or taking part in the walking division, this race delivers an unforgettable experience while showcasing our city at its very best,” he said.

The 10 Miler costs around $66 per person with processing fees, and the 10K costs around $49. Discounts are available through June 9.

Those interested in participating can register on P3R’s website. Registrants receive complimentary racing bibs, branded long-sleeve shirts, and medals.

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit starting to install new ReadyFare machines

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June 4, 2026

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit starting to install new ReadyFare machines

Updated on: June 4, 2026 / 1:19 AM EDT
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has started to install its ReadyFare vending machines as the agency prepares to roll out its new fare payment system.

PRT said it’s working to roll out its new ReadyFare system and has started to install the new machine at some of its light-rail stations.

The new machines recently were installed at PRT’s Gateway station in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has begun installing new ReadyFare machines at stations throughout the agency’s system.

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PRT said that as it prepares to roll out the new system, current ConnectCard holders will receive a card in the mail with instructions on how to request a ReadyFare card.

The new ReadyFare cards will be able to be purchased at the new machines for $1.

PRT said that riders will be able to transfer any balances they have on a ConnectCard to the new ReadyFare cards using an online balance transfer form.

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About 5 pounds of bees removed from Acrisure Stadium scaffolding ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts

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June 3, 2026

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About 5 pounds of bees removed from Acrisure Stadium scaffolding ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts

Madeline Bartos

Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 2:19 PM EDT
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Acrisure Stadium is buzzing with excitement ahead of the back-to-back Morgan Wallen concerts. Except it’s not the fans generating all the excitement — it’s about 5 pounds of honeybees.

The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela said it was contacted on Wednesday about a swarm of bees clustered on the stage scaffolding. The apiary put the swarm in a “nuc box” and took them home before moving the bees into full-size equipment.

Owner Al Fine estimates the swarm weighed about 4 to 5 pounds and consisted of 12,000 to 15,000 bees. All said, it took less than two hours to get the job done.

The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela removed about 12,000 to 15,000 bees from Acrisure Stadium.

(Photo: The Fine Family Apiary/Facebook)

Why do bees swarm?

Swarming is how honeybees propagate, Fine explained. According to Penn State Extension, during swarming, the queen and about half the workers leave their home to establish a new nest. The bees will form a temporary cluster, hanging out while scouts search the surrounding area for a more permanent home in hollow spaces like tree cavities or, occasionally, the walls of a home.

Swarms can stick around for several hours or days until they’re ready to move, Penn State Extension says. Meanwhile, the colony left behind is temporarily without a leader until a new queen is established.

With the swarm at Acrisure Stadium removed, Morgan Wallen’s show is ready to go on. The country music megastar will bring his I’m The Problem Tour to Pittsburgh on June 5 and June 6, along with multiple acts like Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley.