PBR Unleash The Beast at PPG Paints, Kidney Donation Love Story, Riverfront Cleanup Efforts in Pittsburgh

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Saturday, February 14. We kick off with breaking news from PPG Paints Arena, where the U.S. Border Patrol PBR Unleash The Beast series hits stop number nine tonight at 7:45. John Crimber leads the tight world standings, facing Mystified in a matchup that could push his score to 87 points, while Dalton Kasel, number two, takes on Flapjack. Sage Steele Kimzey versus Mikes Motive headlines the action, and do not miss the Monster Energy Team Challenge with Florida Freedom battling Nashville Stampede. Tickets are hot, and it streams live on Paramount Plus, perfect for our adrenaline-loving listeners on this Valentines Day weekend. Shifting to public safety, WPXI reports a jitney driver was robbed at gunpoint early this morning in Pittsburgh, with his passenger charged with child endangerment and drug possession. We urge caution on late-night rides and appreciate our first responders staying vigilant. In Aliquippa, three people went to the hospital after a Friday crash, reminding us to drive carefully on these winter roads. On a brighter note, CBS Pittsburgh shares a feel-good love story from Finleyville. Hailey Szymanski donated a kidney to her husband Naveen Kumar after his COVID complications, and now they are expecting their first baby boy in weeks. Love truly gives second chances. Riverlife leads a six million dollar push for litter cleanup along our riverfronts from the North Shore to Point State Park, ensuring trails stay welcoming for years. Plus, seven million in federal funds heads to western PA roads, bridging fixes in Penn Hills, Carnegie, Mount Lebanon, and Churchill to smooth our commutes. Pitt basketball faces SMU today on a three-game road slide, hoping to bounce back. We mourn Pirates legend Elroy Face, the All-Star who saved three games in the 1960 World Series and passed at 97. Weather-wise, cloudy skies with highs near 40 could chill tailgates, but no major impacts on events. Expect scattered flurries tonight, clearing tomorrow. Upcoming, catch community cleanups along the Allegheny this weekend. Local schools report strong debate team wins at regionals. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for daily updates. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.