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These 2 Pittsburgh flights are among North America’s 10 most turbulent routes

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July 5, 2024

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These 2 Pittsburgh flights are among North America’s 10 most turbulent routes

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two Pittsburgh flights are among the most turbulent routes in North America, according to Turbli.

The turbulence forecast website used its database to rank the bumpiest flights around the world last year. For North American routes with the highest average turbulence, Charlotte-Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh-Raleigh/Durham made the top 10.

The 589-km Charlotte route came in at No. 2 with an average turbulence of 14.582, which, according to Turbli, is still considered light. The 527-km Raleigh/Durham route scored 14.478 and ranked eighth. The Nashville-Raleigh/Durham route took the top spot at 14.728.

Turbulence is given in eddy dissipation rate, or edr. Turbulence levels between 0 to 20 are considered light. It takes an edr of 80 to 100 to be considered extreme.

The top 10 bumpiest flights across the world scored between 17 and 16 edr. In the No. 1 spot was the route to Santiago to Santa Cruz, with the 1,905-km flight averaging 17.568 edr.

Turbli also ranked the most turbulent airports of 2023, but Pittsburgh wasn’t on the list. Santiago, Natori and Wellington snagged the top three spots out of all airports worldwide and Portland, Denver and Las Vegas took the top three on the continent.

Turbli says its sources come from the forecast produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service, which pilots use for flight planning.

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

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Kennywood’s Thunderbolt gets new mural

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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.

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PTL Summer Spirits Week | Wigle Whiskey

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July 8, 2024

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We’re kicking off the PTL Summer Spirits Week with a Pennsylvania staple, Wigle Whiskey!

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U-Haul truck crashes into former Cheers Lounge in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

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July 8, 2024

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U-Haul truck crashes into former Cheers Lounge in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — No one was injured overnight after a U-Haul truck crashed into a former bar in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood.

The crash happened at the former Cheers Lounge along Lemington Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on Monday.

The truck appeared to be partially into the building at the corner of Lemington Avenue and Montezuma Street.

A U-Haul truck crashed into the former Cheers Lounge building in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood early Monday morning. No one was hurt.

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No one was injured during the crash.

It’s unclear if anyone was taken into custody or if any charges will be filed in connection with the crash.

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Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent.
He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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