Jenna Harner
WPXI
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Former Pitt defensive lineman up for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award
This is all because of Deslin Alexandre’s 5th Down Campaign, which helps kids who he knows need it the most. → Read More
Pitt student wins a year of free apartment housing after making amazing basketball shot
Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center featured one of the wildest shots you may have ever seen. → Read More
Steelers’ Cam Heyward nominated for NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award
Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward is up for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. → Read More
Former Steelers guard Alan Faneca talks mission to advocate for those with epilepsy
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Before his football career even began, at age 15 now Steelers Hall of Famer Alan Faneca suffered his first seizure. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with the neurological disorder. Now, through the Steps Toward Zero Foundation, Faneca’s made it his mission to share his epilepsy journey, and be an advocate for others. → Read More
Channel 11 Exclusive: Cam Heyward tells stories of football, kindness, leadership
Along with family, food and football, Thanksgiving week and gratitude go hand in hand. After all, the holiday has the word giving in its name. Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward doesn’t just define gratitude and giving back. He embodies the true spirit of it all. → Read More
Female kicker at North Catholic High School makes impression on and off the field
North Catholic’s Rylee Kumer has had her sights set on the gridiron for a long while. → Read More
Local high school athlete raised money for UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Local athletes giving back to the community are often highlighted here in Pittsburgh. Usually, they’re a member of the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates or Pitt. But one local high school start is making a big impact through a big donation to the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation. → Read More
Pitt athletes participate in inaugural NIL Summit
Last week, three student athletes from Pitt took part in the inaugural NIL Summit, and took away a whole lot. → Read More
Excitement, pride alive and well in Pittsburgh ahead of Super Bowl
With a game this big, Channel 11 sent sports anchor Jenna Harner to Los Angeles. → Read More
Pitt long snapper cuts iconic hair to raise money for UPMC Children’s Hospital
University of Pittsburgh longsnapper Cal Adomitis is known for his long, wavy hair and his long-snapping ability that helped the Panthers to their first ever ACC Championship. Over the summer, he was asked what it would take to shave his head — and the idea for Cal’s Kids was born. → Read More
NFL kicks off “My Cause My Cleats” campaign, Steelers player talks about what it means to him
This week the NFL kicked off it’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign. And in Sunday’s game between the Steelers and the Ravens, there is a player on each team who will spotlight the JDRF organization, which raises funds for Type 1 Diabetes research. → Read More
Athletic trainer for University of Pittsburgh donates kidney to 4-year-old
Daniel George lives life like most 4-year-olds. He’s a ball of energy who wants to show you all of his toys and absolutely adores his baby sister. But a few months ago, Daniel’s parents found out he needed a new kidney. → Read More
Aliquippa football players overcome adversity in their community
Aliquippa football breeds both success and championships. This year, the Quips are going for their 14th consecutive WPIAL Championship appearance, despite the fact that they’re a single A school, playing up three classes. → Read More
Southmoreland High School football team honors legacy of fallen teammate
In December 2020, 18-year old Brandon Peterson was tragically hit and killed by a tractor trailer along route 119 in Westmoreland County. He’d graduated from Southmoreland High School just six months earlier. Peterson was a star on the basketball, track and field and football teams at Southmoreland High School. → Read More
Troy Polamalu formed a special bond with patients, staff at Children’s Hospital while in Pittsburgh
One of the most special ways Polamalu gave back to the city of Pittsburgh was through his secret visits to UPMC Children’s Hospital. → Read More
Pittsburgh family excited to cheer on Michael Grady, rower for Team USA in Tokyo Olympics
Michael Grady, a Pittsburgh native and Central Catholic graduate, is competing in four-man rowing. → Read More
NHL relaxing COVID-19 protocols for playoffs, impacting Penguins
The NHL is relaxing some of its COVID-19 protocols for the playoffs once teams have a certain number of players, coaches and staff fully vaccinated, and the Pittsburgh Penguins will soon be one of those teams. → Read More
Why Pierre McGuire never counts the Penguins out when it comes to the playoffs
Ahead of the matchup between the Penguins and the Sabres on NBC, Jenna Harner had a chance to catch up with NBC broadcaster Pierre McGuire. → Read More
Big names from Pittsburgh’s Negro League teams now recognized as major leaguers
It’s a history that’s rich and deep. Pittsburgh was known as the “mecca” of the Negro Leagues. The Steel City was the only city in America with two Black professional baseball teams. → Read More
Second Pitt basketball player leaves team to enter transfer portal
For the second time in as many days, a Pitt basketball player is leaving the program, and has entered the transfer portal. → Read More