The following is a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:
1. On Wednesday, an EF-1 tornado shook the Ligonier area in Westmoreland County and created considerable damage. According to the National Weather Service, what were the peak speeds of the wind?
A/ 80 mph
B/ 90 mph
C/ 100 mph
D/ 110 mph
2. Pittsburgh police officers have taken part of a martial art training for the past two years. Which is it?
A/ Judo
B/ Tai Chi
C/ Karate
D/ Jiu-Jitsu
3. This week, a $2.6 million jackpot-winning lottery ticket was sold at a local supermarket. Where is it located?
A/ Monroeville
B/ Murrysville
C/ West Mifflin
D/ Wilkinsburg
4. A popular burger chain announced this week it is opening its first franchise this month in Pittsburgh. Which is it?
A/ White Castle
B/ Culver’s
C/ Shake Shack
D/ Rally’s
5/ Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ No. 1 draft pick from 2023, is scheduled to make his first start on Saturday. The right-handed pitcher was selected out of LSU, but he began his college career at a different school. Which was it?
A/ Air Force
B/ Citadel
C/ Colorado State
D/ Creighton
Answers:
1/ C
2/ D
3/ B
4/ C
5/ A
