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• 8-Foot Snake Wraps Itself Around SUV In Beaver Parking Lot

  02-06-2016 23:55
  
  BEAVER (KDKA) — People at a WesBanco in Beaver were given quite a scare Thursday.
  It happened around 10:30 at the business on Corporation Street.
  According to the Beaver County Times, a woman called police when she found an eight-foot snake snuggling up to her SUV in the parking lot.
  “I’m deathly afraid of snakes,” said Patricia Russell of Pulaski Township.
  Luckily, officers were able to wrap up the situation quickly.
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• PWSA upgrading water line tonight on Smithfield Street

  02-06-2016 23:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Smithfield Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues will be closed to traffic while workers replace an existing 10-inch water line with a new 12-inch line. The work will be performed in 10-hour increments and will begin tonight at 7 p.m. and last until 5 a.m. Friday. Work will resume again on Friday at 7 p.m. and extend until 5 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• Steelers LB Takes To Twitter In Joke Over Cincinnati Gorilla

  02-06-2016 23:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It may be the NFL offseason, but the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals doesn’t stop.Some are saying that Steelers linebacker Vince Williams took it a step too far on social media.CBS Sports reports Williams took to Twitter Wednesday with some not so choice words about a hot button issue, the killing of a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo.Williams tweeted “The Gorilla was from Cincinnati. I didn’t drop one tear. He in a better p
  
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• 2016 NBA Finals Expert Picks

  02-06-2016 23:31
  
  The Golden State Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. What team do CBS Local Sports experts think will win?
  
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• Police charge two men in fake Stanley Cup ticket scheme

  02-06-2016 23:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh police have arrested two Massachusetts men for selling counterfeit tickets for the first and second games of the Stanley Cup final.
  
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• Pirates' Vogelsong recovering after surgery to repair multiple facial fractures

  02-06-2016 23:12
  
  Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the head with a pitch on May 23 and was carted off the field at PNC Park with multiple facial fractures.
  
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• Butler Co. Community College Struck By Vandalism

  02-06-2016 23:12
  
  BUTLER (KDKA) — Recently named the top community college in the state, Butler County Community College takes great pride in its campus.
  So, it was easy to understand why people were disheartened to find spray paint vandalism and damaged property this week.
  It was a rare sight on a campus that has very little trouble.
  Thankfully, campus police believe they’re close to busting the culprits.
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• Angie’s List: Keyless Door Locks Gaining In Popularity

  02-06-2016 22:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Have you lost your house key lately? It happens to all of us at some point and when it does, it’s a hassle to get into your home and then rekey or replace the locks.
  That’s why many people are starting to go keyless.
  It may be the easiest way to make sure you’re never locked out again – a keyless door lock. Commercial businesses have used them for years and now they’re becoming popular with homeowners, too.
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• Steph Or LeBron, Who Needs To Win The NBA Finals More?

  02-06-2016 22:40
  
  By Jason Keidel
  It’s the question du jour: To whom does the NBA Finals matter more?
  Whose legacy is more vitally tethered to this singular series?
  It’s the debate on and beyond the hardwood. Is LeBron James’s legacy hanging on his next four wins? Does the King need one more crown to etch his place in the sport’s archives? Would a loss be a fatal blight on his bio, plunging him down the totem pole of history’s best ballers?
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• Surgical Procedure Helping Patients With Chronic Seizures

  02-06-2016 22:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Christina Maust started having seizures in 2012.
  “I just fell, and everything was just kinda like spinning,” she describes.
  She would lose awareness then.
  “And then my whole body starts moving. They’re called bicycle movements,” she continues.
  The episodes became more frequent. Several times a day this would happen, making her afraid to go out.
  Even taking three different types of seizure medicine together didn’t help.
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• Cop, nurse help save man shot multiple times on North Side

  02-06-2016 21:52
  
  A Pittsburgh detective and a nurse rush across the street to help a man who is shot multiple times Thursday morning on the North Side.
  
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• Longtime Oakmont pro to be honored by Pittsburgh City Council

  02-06-2016 21:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh City Council has proclaimed June 13-20 as “Bob Ford Week” in honor of the long-time Oakmont Country Club head professional, who is retiring in October.
  
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• Multiple Leechburg School District Staff Members Placed On Leave

  02-06-2016 20:46
  
  LEECHBURG (KDKA) — Several Leechburg Area School District staff members were placed on administrative leave, and the principal at Leechburg Jr.-Sr. High School was escorted from the school on Thursday.
  Police also confiscated data from the school district’s computer system. KDKA confirms the aim of the investigation is to discover is school officials broke the law by failing to report allegations of child abuse.
  This news comes amid allegations that a male substitute teacher had
  
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• Report recommends restoration of riverbank near Carnegie Science Center

  02-06-2016 19:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a report recommending restoration of 7.8 acres of now highly urbanized floodplain habitat along the north shore of the Ohio River between the Carnegie Science Center and the West End Bridge in the Chateau section of the city.
  
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• Corps of Engineers proposes restoring Ohio riverbanks

  02-06-2016 19:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a report recommending restoration of 7.8 acres of highly urbanized floodplain along the north shore of the Ohio River from the Carnegie Science Center to just beyond the West End Bridge.
  
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• Former Pa. Doctor Gets 11 To 22 Years For Trading Drugs For Sex

  02-06-2016 19:45
  
  CLARION, Pa. (AP) – A former Pennsylvania doctor accused of overprescribing anti-addiction and anti-anxiety drugs and trading them for sex with female patients – including one who bore his child – has been sentenced to 11 to 22 years in prison.
  Thomas Radecki, 70, was sentenced Wednesday by a Clarion County judge after two hours of testimony and argument from police, state prosecutors, and Radecki.
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• Seven Automakers Add 4.4M Vehicles To Takata Recall

  02-06-2016 19:42
  
  DETROIT (CBSMiami/AP) — Seven automakers are adding  nearly 4.4 million vehicles to the massive Takata air bag inflator recall.
  Documents detailing recalls by General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Daimler Vans, BMW, Jaguar-Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz were posted Thursday by the government. Recalls from eight other companies were posted last Friday.
  Of the recalls announced Thursday, General Motors had the largest total at 1.9 million, covering pickup trucks and large SUVs. The company sa
  
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• Masked Men Rob Washington McDonald’s At Gunpoint

  02-06-2016 19:39
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Police are calling it a brazen, take-over style robbery.
  Officers said around 4:30 Thursday morning, two men walked into a McDonald’s restaurant on Jefferson Avenue in Washington.
  They were both wearing masks and were armed with guns.
  “One of the suspects forced a manager into the office, opened the safe, grabbed the money, while the other suspect held the other two employees at gunpoint,” said Lt. Steve Robertson with the Washington Police.
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• Addiction doc who swapped drugs for sex, had baby with patient gets long prison sentence

  02-06-2016 19:32
  
  "At no point did I think I was breaking the law or doing anything but helping patients," 70-year-old Thomas Radecki tells a judge at his sentencing hearing.
  
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• Meadows Casino Completes $2.8 Million Security Update

  02-06-2016 19:25
  
  NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — For the first time, the Meadows Casino in North Strabane allowed cameras and reporters inside its surveillance operation.
  It’s where operators can monitor more than 1,200 cameras on the property – 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
  The Meadows just spent $2.8 million to upgrade its system and install high-def cameras.
  The cameras are so sophisticated, they can not only see cards, they can zoom in to make out the serial numbers on bills.
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• French company acquires Robinson drive-thru tech firm

  02-06-2016 19:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Robinson start-up company that’s been serving up ordering technology to food giants such as Arby’s, Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts and Panera has been acquired by a French company that also specializes in drive-thru ordering services.
  
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• SpaceX Chief Elon Musk Predicts People On Mars In 9 Years

  02-06-2016 19:02
  
  RANCHOS PALOS VERDES (AP) — SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
  During an interview Wednesday at the Code Conference in Southern California, Musk said that “we should be able to launch people in 2024, with arrival in 2025.”
  Musk also says he plans to go to space himself in about four to five years, but only into orbit around Earth.
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• Police Investigating After Marine Vet Killed In Aliquippa

  02-06-2016 18:58
  
  ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) – Police have been trying to figure out who shot a decorated Marine veteran along the street in his western Pennsylvania hometown.
  Twenty-eight-year-old Sjavante Gilliam was found shot to death before 7 a.m. Wednesday in Aliquippa.
  A Marine sniper who served in Afghanistan, Gilliam received a Purple Heart for being wounded in that country in 2010.
  Police were still awaiting autopsy results, but have been treating the shooting as a homicide.
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• Missing car found; death of man, 73, remains suspicious

  02-06-2016 18:54
  
  Benito Nicoletti is found dead amid "suspicious circumstances" in his McKees Rocks home, police say. His missing car is found parked on a street about a mile away.
  
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• McDonald's manager maced in 'takeover robbery' in Washington

  02-06-2016 18:54
  
  A pair of aggressive robbers held up a McDonald's restaurant at gunpoint Thursday morning in the city of Washington.
  
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• After Nearly A Decade, Pro Wrestling Returns To The Palisades

  02-06-2016 18:49
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh area is home to a rich professional wrestling history.A number of venues have hosted countless matches over the years. Long before CONSOL Energy Center and even the Civic Arena, they were held at The Duquesne Gardens and the Islam Grotto on Pittsburgh’s North Side Grotto. Even Forbes Field was known for hosting some major events.
  Sitting near the Youghiogheny River in the heart of Downtown McKeesport, The Palisades holds its own special place in the
  
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• 2 people escape Carnegie house fire

  02-06-2016 18:43
  
  A fire broke out early Thursday morning on Grandview Avenue.
  
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• Things to do in Pittsburgh this June

  02-06-2016 18:32
  
  Summer officially kicks off in June which means it's time to load up those calendars with festivals, yard sales, and other outdoor happenings. Here's what's going on in the 'Burgh this month. 
  
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• It's National Donut Day: Here's where to get a free one

  02-06-2016 18:21
  
  There's a "hole" lot of happy going on in Pittsburgh today. The first Friday in June is National Doughnut Day. Several donut shops are offering freebies.
  
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• Official Says Prince Died Of Opioid Overdose

  02-06-2016 18:06
  
  CHICAGO (AP) – A law-enforcement official tells The Associated Press that tests show Prince died of an opioid overdose.
  The 57-year-old singer was found dead April 21 at his Minneapolis-area estate.
  The official, who is close to the investigation, spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
  The findings confirm suspicions that opioids played a role in the musician’s death. After he died, a law enforcement official told the AP that investigator
  
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• Steelers New OT Ryan Harris Talks About His Muslim Faith, Speaks Out Against Trump

  02-06-2016 17:59
  
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  On Wednesday, Steelers offensive tackle Ryan Harris was asked a question that has been asked of many high-profile Muslims of late: what do you think of Donald Trump?
  Harris, who answered a similar question in December and criticized Trump then, didn’t hesitate to do it once again this time around.
  From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: 
  “The right to pursue freedom and liberty in this country and practice your own religion, that’s as American as it gets. If you&rsq
  
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• Man, Goat Walking Across U.S. Spotted In Peters Township

  02-06-2016 17:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man traveling across the United States with his goat will soon pass through Pittsburgh.
  Steve Wescott and his goat Miles were reportedly spotted along Route 19 in Peters Township Thursday morning and will eventually make their way through the ‘Burgh.
  People on social media have posted pictures of the goat resting in the area.
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• Decorated Marine shot dead in Aliquippa: Why?

  02-06-2016 17:32
  
  Police are trying to figure out who killed a veteran sniper in his western Pennsylvania hometown, and why. The victim had received a Purple Heart for his service in Afghanistan.
  
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• Former Clarion psychiatrist sentenced for improper prescriptions

  02-06-2016 17:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Former Clarion psychiatrist Thomas Radecki, 70, faces 11 to 22 years in prison following his sentencing late Wednesday on nine counts of improper administration of controlled substances — a felony — and three conspiracy counts.
  
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• Pittsburgh Zoo Prepared To Kill Animals To Protect Humans

  02-06-2016 17:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – An official at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium said if a child had entered its gorilla exhibit and was in danger, it would have no choice but to shoot the animal, just as the Cincinnati Zoo did last week.
  The zoo’s president and CEO, Barbara Baker, made the comments Wednesday, days after a 3-year-old boy entered a gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo and authorities fatally shot the animal to save the boy’s life.
  “Human life is first and foremost,
  
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• Truck Slams Into Tree In West Deer Twp.

  02-06-2016 17:04
  
  WEST DEER TWP. (KDKA) — The driver of a pickup truck has been rushed to the hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a tree in West Deer Township.
  It happened around 9 a.m. Thursday on Bakerstown Culmerville Road near Monier Road.
  West Deer Police officials report the driver was initially trapped inside the vehicle, but was extracted and taken to the hospital.
  It is not clear how badly the driver was injured.
  No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
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• Sharks’ Couture Accuses Crosby Of ‘Cheating’ On Faceoffs

  02-06-2016 17:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins lead the Stanley Cup Final 2-0 as the series shifts to San Jose.
  The Penguins have frustrated the Sharks on the ice and some players are voicing those frustrations off of it. In fact, Logan Couture has accused Sidney Crosby of cheating – on faceoffs.
  “He cheats and he gets away with it,” Couture said after Game 2. “He’s Sidney Crosby.”
  Couture apparently has an issue with Crosby “timing” faceoffs.
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• Man critically injured in shooting on central North Side

  02-06-2016 17:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  A man was shot multiple times in Pittsburgh's central North Side neighborhood this morning.
  
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• Police: Driver in fiery crash at CoGo's gas pump was DUI

  02-06-2016 16:31
  
  The fire chief says a Jeep coming over the McKees Rocks Bridge jumps a curb and slams into a gas pump, causing the vehicle and another car nearby to catch fire.
  
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• Man Critically Injured After Being Shot Multiple Times On North Side

  02-06-2016 16:24
  
  NORTH SIDE (KDKA) – Emergency crews were called to the scene of a shooting on the North Side Thursday morning.
  According to officials, the shooting happened in the 1300 block of Federal Street around 10 a.m.
  “A male, believed to be in his 30s, was standing on the corner of Federal and Hemlock Streets when he was shot multiple times,” Pittsburgh Public Safety Spokeswoman Emily Schaffer said.
  Betty Saunders was sitting in her vehicle outside the Allegheny Health Network Medical a
  
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• Missing car found after suspicious death of McKees Rocks man, 73

  02-06-2016 15:42
  
  Benito Nicoletti was found dead in his home, but his car was not there, and police are investigating his death as suspicious.
  
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• Man killed in Butler County crash died of gunshot wound

  02-06-2016 15:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  A fatality that initially was reported as resulting from a traffic accident in Butler County now appears to have been a suicide, though the police investigation is continuing.
  
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• Malkin: I Know It’s My Son Because He’s 7.1 Pounds

  02-06-2016 15:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin has had a great few days, to say the least.
  Last week, Malkin and his fiancée, Anna Kasterova, applied for a marriage license in Pittsburgh.
  Then, Malkin became a dad Tuesday morning.
  “It’s a great moment in my life. It’s changed a little bit right now, but I’m happy, I’m a happy guy,” Malkin said.
  Congratulations to @malkin71_ on the birth of his son! Nikita is already reppin' Dad's
  
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• One killed, three injured in Warren County crash

  02-06-2016 14:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  Three teenagers received serious injuries and a fourth died in a vehicle crash in Warren County Wednesday.
  
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• PTL Links: June 2, 2016

  02-06-2016 14:12
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  Citiparks
  Citiparks Free Movies
  Doug Oster’s Blog
  Masters Of Illusion
  Big Burrito Restaurant Group
  Chef Bill Fuller’s Twists On Guacamole & Salsa
  
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• Chef Bill Fuller’s Twists On Guacamole & Salsa

  02-06-2016 14:08
  
  Chef Bill Fuller stopped by PTL to show off some recipes that put a twist on summer guacamole and salsa!
  Corn and Chicken Tacos
  12 ea. Street taco size tortillas
  2 # Marinated Chicken
  1 C. Thinly sliced red cabbage
  1 C. Grilled Corn Salsa
  ¼ C. Chopped Cilantro
  6-2 ea. Radishes, sliced thinly
  Lime wedges
  1) Heat cast iron griddle over medium heat.2) Grill chicken and slice thinly.3) Warm tortillas on griddle.4) Spread chicken on tortillas. Top with remaining ingredients.5) Squeeze lime ove
  
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• Why Lupita Nyong’o Should Win The Tony

  02-06-2016 14:00
  
  It is always a rare treat when an actor or actress is nominated for a Tony Award when making their Broadway debut. There are typically a few first-time nominees each year, but rarely is that person also appearing on Broadway for the first time. Mexican-Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o is one of those rare talents that deserves more than a nomination for her first time on the Great White Way, but she deserves to take home the statue as well.
  Related: Who Should Win The 2016 Tony Award For Best
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Seeks Input On District Improvement Plans

  02-06-2016 13:42
  
  Pittsburgh Public Schools is looking for your input on plans to improve 16 district schools.
  The district has released revised school improvement plans that outline the goals and strategies for the schools for the upcoming school year.
  Right now, the district is seeking public review and comment through June 28.
  You can give feedback online through a survey.
  
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• Police: Roommates' dispute leads to death

  02-06-2016 13:39
  
  Mark Lopata's body was found by a neighbor who entered the home through a window after the landlord expressed concern he couldn't contact the man to collect rent.
  
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• Police investigate robbery at Washington McDonald’s

  02-06-2016 13:26
  
  Police were investigating a robbery at the McDonald’s on Jefferson Avenue in Washington early Thursday morning.
  
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