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Saving on gas if you’re heading to Buffalo this weekend

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2 years ago

January 10, 2024

Saving on gas if you’re heading to Buffalo this weekend

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Gas prices in some areas have dipped below the $3 per gallon mark and John Shumway is here with what you need to know if you’re heading to Buffalo for this weekend’s Steelers game.

As of Wednesday morning, there are stations in Baden, Freeport, and Baldwin all selling gas below $3 per gallon and it’s a trend in the right direction.

“There’s three stations that we’re tracking at $2.99 a gallon at a Sheetz, a Sunoco, and a BP,” said Patrick De Haan, Head of Petrolium Analysis with GasBuddy.com.

De Haan says there a number of others that are getting close to dropping below the $3 mark.

“That’s 41 cents below the average today in Pittsburgh, which is $3.41 per gallon,” De Haan said.

De Haan says that with OPEC’s price cut, expect prices at the pump to continue to inch down for a while.

When it comes to those who may be hitting the road to head to Buffalo for this coming weekend’s Steelers game against the Bills, De Haan says that the prices generally speaking are the same, but you might want to plan a fuel stop between here and there.

“On the Indian Reservation in Irving, New York, gas prices are well below the $3 gallon mark,” De Haan said. “In fact, it’s good to have you stop in Irving where are the big Indian smoke shop is selling gasoline at $2.55 a gallon.”

Several other stations in Irving are also in the $2.55 range and the reason for that is that on the Indian reservation, they are tax exempt.

Take a look at your gas gauge and make sure the 185 mile trip to Irving and fill up your way to the game and again on the way home.

When it comes to how much it will save you, it depends on what kind of vehicle you drive, but De Haan said that a calculator using a Ford Explorer came up with $11, around the cost of a beer at the game.

John Shumway

John Shumway joined KDKA in October 1988 as a General Assignment Reporter. During his years at KDKA, he has anchored the morning and weekend news and is currently a featured General Assignment Reporter on the station’s 4, 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts.

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Hemingway’s Cafe in Oakland closing after more than four decades

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7 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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Hemingway’s Cafe in Oakland closing after more than four decades

January 9, 2026 / 6:04 AM EST
/ CBS Pittsburgh

A longtime staple near Pitt’s campus is closing its doors after more than four decades of business in Oakland.

Hemingway’s Cafe announced Thursday that it will be closing for good in May after more than 40 years along Forbes Avenue in the heart of Oakland.

“Since opening in 1983, Hemingway’s has been more than just a bar – it’s been a home, a meeting place, and an Oakland staple for generations of students, alumni, locals, and friends at the heart of the University of Pittsburgh,” the bar said.

Hemingway’s Cafe in Oakland has announced it will be closing for good in May after more than four decades of business near the University of Pittsburgh’s campus.

KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer

The bar said while they are sad to be closing, they’re also grateful for the decades of memories, laughter, friendship, and traditions over the years.

“Thank you for making Hemingway’s what it has been for over four decades,” the bar said.

A final closing date for Hemingway’s hasn’t been announced.

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Jack McGregor, original founder of Pittsburgh Penguins, dies at 91

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January 8, 2026

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Jack McGregor, original founder of Pittsburgh Penguins, dies at 91

January 8, 2026 / 8:28 PM EST
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Jack McGregor, a former state senator and the original founder of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died at the age of 91 on Tuesday. The organization announced the news in a post on social media on Thursday.

“The team extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time,” a post on X said.

No other information was provided in the post, which was shared before the team’s game at PPG Paints Arena against the New Jersey Devils.

Pittsburgh Penguins original owner Jack McGregor drops a ceremonial puck between Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks at PPG Paints Arena on October 15, 2016 in Pittsburgh.

(Photo Credit: Gregory Shamus/NHLI via Getty Images)

According to his biography on the United States Senate Library, McGregor served in the state Senate from 1963-1970. He represented District 44 in Allegheny County and was a Republican.

He was born in Kittanning, Armstrong County, and attended the University of Pittsburgh and Quinnipiac University before getting into politics, according to his biography. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.

In 1966, the NHL granted a franchise to Pittsburgh after McGregor formed a group of investors that included H. J. Heinz II and Art Rooney. McGregor was named president and chief executive officer by the investors and represented Pittsburgh on the NHL’s Board of Governors, according to his biography.

The team played its first game in 1967 at the Civic Arena. McGregor owned the team for four years before selling it.

There is also a scholarship in his name at Pitt. It aims to provide “financial assistance to a law student who excels academically and has committed to working in the public sector,” the university says.

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