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• Storm alert issued for Allegheny County

  16-08-2016 23:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for all of Allegheny County this afternoon.
  
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• Many without electricity after thunderstorms pound region

  16-08-2016 23:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Duquesne Light said about 9,000 of its customers were without power this evening after severe thunderstorms pounded the region, downing trees and wires.
  
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• Consumer Reports: Advice For Avoiding Student Debt

  16-08-2016 23:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You may think college is necessary to land a good-paying job, but at what price?
  When Consumer Reports surveyed more than 1,200 people who left college with student loan debt, 45 percent said college was not worth the cost.
  In Consumer Reports’ nationally representative survey of student loan borrowers, 44 percent said they’ve had to cut back on daily living expenses, about one-quarter have had to delay major financial goals like buying a house, an
  
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• Man linked to rash of Washington County fentanyl-laced heroin deaths pleads guilty

  16-08-2016 23:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Washington County man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Pittsburgh to trafficking in fentanyl and the type of heroin linked to a two-day spurt of overdoses last year.
  
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• 81 PA grocery stores permitted to sell wine, 20 in Allegheny County

  16-08-2016 23:24
  
  The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board approved 81 grocery store permits to sell wine Monday, including 20 in Allegheny County.
  
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• Wife of Fayette County commissioner will head to trial on charges she shot her husband

  16-08-2016 22:57
  
  A former Democratic National Committee delegate will head to trial on charges she shot her husband, a Fayette County commissioner.
  
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• Jordy Mercer On Playoff Race: ‘We’re Still Right In It’

  16-08-2016 22:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer has been one of the bright spots for the team this year and he says they’re still right in the middle of the playoff hunt.
  Joining the Starkey and Mueller Show, Mercer talked about the season they’ve had so far and how the team is viewing the playoff race.
  “It’s been a crazy weird year,” Mercer said.“The fact that we had guys get hurt, we haven’t played as well as we’d like
  
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• Duquesne Freshmen Excited For Move-In Day

  16-08-2016 22:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s that time of year again – students are heading back to school.
  Many local colleges and universities are welcoming freshmen this week.
  Today is move-in day at Duquesne University. This year, the university is expecting one of the largest freshmen classes ever with more than 1,500 new students.
  “I’m pretty excited, a little nervous obviously, but I’m sure everyone is, but I’m just looking forward to the college experience and every
  
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• Back-To-School Time Can Be Trying For Students With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  16-08-2016 22:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It is back-to-school time for students across the country. It’s a time of excitement with new hopes for a new year.
  But, for some college students with an embarrassing condition, it is not always an exciting time.
  Throughout college, Sarah Burlas struggled with an inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn’s disease.
  “I’d have to like get up in the middle of a lecture, and go to the bathroom, and I’d be gone for like ten minutes, and you&rsquo
  
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• Pa. Liquor Control Board Approves Expanded Wine Permits

  16-08-2016 22:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Wine is coming to a grocery store near you.
  The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board just approved 81 expanded wine permits; many are for grocery stores in the Pittsburgh area.
  The permits allow stores to sell up to three liters of wine per transaction from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
  In a statement, Gov. Tom Wolf said: “We have worked to provide greater convenience and satisfaction to Pennsylvania customers and now comes the important work of implemen
  
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• Outbound Liberty Tunnel cleaning Thursday night in Pittsburgh

  16-08-2016 20:49
  
  PennDOT District 11 is announcing washing activities in the outbound (southbound) Liberty Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Thursday night, August 18.
  
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• Keidel: Is J.J. Watt Overpaid Or Underpaid?

  16-08-2016 20:48
  
  By Jason Keidel
  We have a curious bond with J.J. Watt. Almost all football junkies agree that he’s the best defensive player on the planet, and clearly the preeminent lineman.
  But you’ll also hear the media and masses assert that Watt is either the most overrated or overpaid player in football; and that while he’s undeniably dominant, you don’t win by building around interior linemen.
  There’s some logic behind that. With recent NFL rules slanted so heavily towa
  
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• Simone Biles Wins 4th Olympic Gold In Floor Exercise

  16-08-2016 20:42
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Simone Biles put the finishing touches on one of the greatest Olympics by a gymnast ever, capturing her fourth gold of the games with a showstopping performance in the floor exercise.
  The 19-year-old American on Tuesday completed an extraordinary stretch that included a team gold for the “Final Five” as well as individual golds in the all-around and vault and bronze on balance beam.
  Her five medals tie the most for an American woman in a single Olympics an
  
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• Bank in Pittsburgh's Central Business District robbed

  16-08-2016 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Someone robbed a bank in Downtown Pittsburgh this afternoon.
  
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• "Most wanted" fugitive arrested, charged in string of armed robberies

  16-08-2016 20:31
  
  Police arrested a fugitive on the Allegheny County’s “most wanted” list on Tuesday.
  
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• AAA, PennDOT Offer Back-To-School Safety Tips

  16-08-2016 19:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Back-to-school time is right around the corner. With that, AAA East Central and PennDOT are offering tips to keep kids safe.
  Some of the advice may seem like common sense, but what many people might not be aware of are some of the fines associated with breaking school bus laws.
  Give Yourself Plenty Of Time
  Chelsea Pompeani, Public Affairs Director with AAA East Central, says it’s very important in the morning to allot yourself plenty of time.
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• Wigle Whiskey Looking To Start National Whiskey Museum

  16-08-2016 19:11
  
  Western Pennsylvania has a long history with alcohol. It was the site of the Whiskey Rebellion and home to some of the first speakeasies.
  Now, Wigle Whiskey in the Strip District wants to start a national whiskey museum.
  Wigle has put together a Kickstarter to raise money for a Whiskey of America Pop Up Museum.
  It will celebrate the forgotten history, hidden science and quirky culture of American whiskey.
  For more information about the Kickstarter campaign, click here.
  
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• Steelers Insider Ed Bouchette: ‘Harrison Needs To Just Sit Down With The NFL’

  16-08-2016 18:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan)- Post-Gazette Steelers Insider Ed Bouchette joined “The Cook and Poni Show” on Tuesday morning to discuss the latest with James Harrison.
  The linebacker’s standoff with the NFL could lead to a suspension if he doesn’t cooperate in a PED investigation.
  Harrison was one of  five players named in a report first aired by Al-Jazeera, in which he was linked to PED use.
  Bouchette says he could meet with the NFL and this would probably all be over q
  
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• Pittsburgh artist unveils traveling recycling sculpture

  16-08-2016 18:34
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports local artist Oreen Cohen has released a sculpture as part of the anti-litter campaign by CleanWays and the Pennsylvania Resources Council . The 6-foot-tall recycling symbol is made from rebar, steel and chicken wire and contains 100 pounds of recyclables collected from sites throughout the North Side of the city since June.
  
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• Lawrenceville’s Morcilla Makes Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurant List

  16-08-2016 18:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Bon Appétit is out with this year’s list of “The Hot 10: America’s Best New Restaurants.”
  One of Pittsburgh’s own made the cut!
  Morcilla in Lawrenceville took the No. 4 spot on the list.Wow! Thank you @bonappetit So proud of our city and the team @MorcillaPgh #4 pic.twitter.com/4nZESqTbQR
  — Morcilla (@MorcillaPgh) August 16, 2016
  The magazine’s editor described the food as the best Spanish food he’s had outside San
  
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• Pennsylvania Auditor General to audit Penn State reforms since child sex abuse scandal

  16-08-2016 17:19
  
  Pennsylvania State University will be audited by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, his office announces
  
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• ‘Do What Is Right’: Gov. Wolf Urges Kane To Resign

  16-08-2016 17:17
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s attorney general faced growing pressure to resign Tuesday, hours after her conviction on charges she abused the powers of the state’s top law enforcement office to smear a rival and lied under oath to cover it up.
  Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, who first called for Democrat Kathleen Kane to resign when she was charged a year ago, said in a statement shortly after the verdict that Kane needed “to do what is right.”
  “As I have ma
  
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• AG Kane Announces Resignation After Conviction In Perjury Case

  16-08-2016 17:17
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA/AP) –Kathleen Kane has announced her resignation as Pennsylvania’s attorney general.
  “I have been honored to serve the people of Pennsylvania and I wish them health and safety in all their days,” Kane said in a statement.
  The resignation will take effect at the close of business on Wednesday.
  Kane faced growing pressure to resign Tuesday, hours after her conviction on charges she abused the powers of the state’s top law enforcement office to sm
  
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• 'Do what is right': Governor urges top prosecutor to resign

  16-08-2016 17:04
  
  Pennsylvania's attorney general is facing growing pressure to resign after her conviction on charges she abused her office's power to smear a rival and tried to cover it up.
  
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• Texas couple give millions to Allegheny College

  16-08-2016 16:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Already leading campus supporters, a 1956 graduate of Allegheny College and her husband upped their philanthropic investment in the institution by $7 million this past year, including a new $2 million gift, the school said Monday.
  
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• Pedestrian killed in Armstrong County accident

  16-08-2016 16:23
  
  A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning in an accident in Armstrong County.
  
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• Strong Storms Pack High Winds, Heavy Rains & Cause Damage, Power Outages

  16-08-2016 16:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Strong storms with destructive winds and heavy rain rolled through the Pittsburgh region this evening.
  The federal Storm Prediction Center placed the area under a slight risk for severe storms, giving us a 15 percent chance of seeing strong winds of over 58 mph.
  They also gave western Pennsylvania a 2 percent chance (30-mile radius) of seeing a tornado with the passage of the front.
  The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Allegheny and West
  
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• Strong Storms Expected To Pack High Winds, Heavy Rains Tonight

  16-08-2016 16:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Strong storms with destructive winds and heavy rain are expected to roll through area tonight.
  The federal Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a slight risk for severe storms. They give the area a 15 percent chance of seeing strong winds of over 58 mph.
  They also give western Pennsylvania a 2 percent chance (30-mile radius) of seeing a tornado with the passage of the front.
  According to KDKA-TV Meteorologist Ron Smiley, the good news is as the front passes
  
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• Soledad O'Brien joins 'Matter of Fact'

  16-08-2016 16:13
  
  Hearst Television announces that award-winning journalist and producer Soledad O'Brien will join season 2 of "Matter of Fact."
  
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• Register Today For The Shale Insight 2016 Conference And Exhibit

  16-08-2016 16:12
  
  SHALE INSIGHT 2016TMDue Date:July 29, 2016Publish Date:Week of August 1, 2016Words: 445
  Celebrating its sixth year, the SHALE INSIGHTTM 2016 Conference and Exhibit is returning to the epicenter of the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays Sept. 21-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.This year’s conference will be a joint partnership between the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (W
  
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• Missing fishermen's bodies found in Allegheny River

  16-08-2016 16:00
  
  The bodies of a father and son who were reported missing from their fishing area along the Allegheny River in Lower Burrell were found Tuesday morning.
  
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• Bodies of missing father, son found 1 mile from fishing area

  16-08-2016 16:00
  
  The bodies of a father and son who were reported missing from their fishing area along the Allegheny River in Lower Burrell were found Tuesday morning.
  
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• Alert for pregnant women: Acetaminophen use

  16-08-2016 15:57
  
  An alert for pregnant women. A new study says those who take Acetaminophen are more likely to have a hyperactive child.
  
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• Woman and two small children inside when car hits home in Turtle Creek

  16-08-2016 15:46
  
  Police said a driver ran off after crashing into a home in Turtle Creek early Tuesday morning.
  
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• Steelers’ Harrison Facing Possible Suspension Over PED Probe Spat

  16-08-2016 15:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA/AP) – The NFL has said Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison and three other players being investigated for an alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs will be suspended, if they don’t agree to be interviewed by the league in the next 10 days.
  On Monday, NFL Senior Vice President of Labor Policy and League Affairs Adolpho Birch sent a letter to the NFL Players Association detailing the plan to suspend Harrison, Clay Matthews and Julius Peppe
  
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• Kathleen Kane faces pressure to resign

  16-08-2016 15:31
  
  Pennsylvania's attorney general is facing growing pressure to resign after her conviction on charges she abused her office's power to smear a rival and tried to cover it up.
  
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• Judge sets Oct. 17 trial for McQueary whistleblower lawsuit

  16-08-2016 15:25
  
  A judge has set an Oct. 17 trial date for the whistleblower lawsuit filed by former Penn State assistant football coach Mike McQueary.
  
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• 2 bodies pulled from Allegheny River near Brackenridge

  16-08-2016 15:12
  
  Two bodies were pulled from the Allegheny River near Brackenridge Tuesday morning.
  
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• Merante Gifts Southern Italian Cooking: Zucchini & Goat Cheese Tart

  16-08-2016 15:10
  
  Representatives from Merante Gifts stopped by PTL to show off a delicious Italian recipe!
  Zucchini & Goat Cheese Tart
  1 sheet store bought puff pastry
  2 tablespoons butter
  2 or 3 medium zucchini, grated
  ½ medium onion, grated
  Salt and pepper to taste
  1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
  2 cups crumbled goat cheese
  In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add grated zucchini and onion. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to thoroughly mix and allow liquid to be absorbed.
  Cook un
  
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• Missing Father & Son Found Dead Along Allegheny River

  16-08-2016 14:40
  
  LOWER BURRELL (KDKA) – A father and son who were reported missing after fishing along the Allegheny River in Westmoreland County have been found dead.
  The men were identified as 62-year-old Stephen Sieminski and his 30-year-old son, Justin, both from the Natrona area of Harrison Township.
  On Monday, emergency crews began searching for the men around 4 p.m. after Stephen’s wife called and said she hadn’t heard from them since Sunday night.
  The fishermen’s red Chevy Blazer
  
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• Woman Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Armstrong County

  16-08-2016 14:14
  
  RURAL VALLEY (KDKA) – State Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Armstrong County.
  According to the coroner, the incident happened along State Route 1042 just east of Rural Valley around 4 a.m.
  Annika Strom, 22, of Rural Valley was hit by a vehicle traveling east and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  No other information has been released at this time.
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• Body of 33-year-old man found next to burned car in Stanton Heights

  16-08-2016 14:09
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• PTL Links: Aug. 16, 2016

  16-08-2016 14:06
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  Carnegie Museum Of Art Programs
  Bloomfield Little Italy Days
  Merante Gifts
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  Maxsa Solar Security Video Camera & LED Floodlight
  Sondpex Tunes2go Bicycle Audio
  Luxul Premium Wireless Wi-Fi Network System
  Horizon Colors – LED Study Light By Humanscale
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• 5-Vehicle Crash Closes Inbound Side Of Parkway West

  16-08-2016 13:02
  
  GREEN TREE (KDKA) – A big crash has brought traffic to a standstill on the inbound side of the Parkway West this morning.
  According to police, a 5-vehicle crash is blocking all lanes near the Parkway Center Mall.
  The crash happened around 6:30 a.m.
  PKWY WEST UPDATE:Inbound traffic backed to Rosslyn Farms because of 5 vehicle crash near Pkwy Center Mall https://t.co/7LpgacztFY
  — Sarah Arbogast (@SarahArbogast) August 16, 2016
  The cause of the crash is unknown and it is unclear if anyo
  
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• Consumer Reports: Top Exterior House Paints

  16-08-2016 12:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You want an exterior paint that stands up to the elements—the sun, the rain, the snow—and also resists dirt and mildew.
  To see which last the longest, Consumer Reports tested 15 paints, including some from Benjamin Moore, Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
  Technicians applied the paint to pine boards and put them up on the roof of Consumer Reports’ testing headquarters. Conditions are so harsh that one year of exposure simulates three years on a wall
  
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• Pirates’ Vogelsong Gets Win In ‘Amazing’ Return Vs. Giants

  16-08-2016 12:37
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – From the rousing standing ovation he received in the first inning to the one he got after giving up a pair of home runs in the sixth, Pirates right-hander Ryan Vogelsong had a tough time staying focused in his return to AT&T Park.
  After spending parts of seven seasons in San Francisco and helping the Giants win two World Series titles, the normally stoic Vogelsong couldn’t help but get caught up in the emotions of the moment.
  His Pittsburgh teammates helped m
  
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• Woman and small child inside when car hits home in Turtle Creek

  16-08-2016 11:35
  
  Police said a driver ran off after crashing into a home in Turtle Creek early Tuesday morning.
  
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• Missing Fugitives / Minnesota officials ask for resources to find probation, parole violators

  16-08-2016 06:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  The head of a Minnesota office tasked with monitoring people on probation and parole said Monday that he’s asking for additional resources to track violators — and help prevent rule-breaking in the first place.
  
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• Catholic parents hope K-8 schools remain in diocese’s restructuring

  16-08-2016 06:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ally Mahon says she can accept the possibility that her parochial school might merge with another and that her kids might no longer keep going to the school at her parish, St. Bonaventure in Shaler. Numerous parish schools in Pittsburgh and throughout the country have already gone that route.
  
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• Tony Norman: 'Certain areas' of Pennsylvania, watch out

  16-08-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Last week in Altoona, Donald Trump’s tendency toward confirmation bias got the best of him. Looking out over a crowd that was overwhelmingly white and working-class, it was easy for him to hope that the mix of diehard supporters and curiosity seekers who had come to gawk were somehow demographically representative of the entire Pennsylvania electorate.
  
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