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• The Scoop Behind Alcohol Content In Pennsylvania Beer

  31-08-2016 23:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This is one time when Pennsylvania is ahead of the game.
  While Ohio has just lifted the alcohol limits in beer, Pennsylvania never had them.
  “There is a demand for high alcohol beers, and I’m sure all those guys in Ohio are really celebrating today,” said Matt Gouwens, owner and brew master of Hop Farm Brewery in Lawrenceville.
  Gouwens told KDKA money editor Jon Delano on Wednesday that there’s definite differences in alcohol content in beer.
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• Volunteer fireman saves family on flooded Washington Blvd.

  31-08-2016 23:54
  
  Volunteer firefighter Jack Klein says he had to make a choice: help a stranded family in the middle of rising flood waters or watch them die. 
  
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• PWSA board to meet tomorrow on executive director

  31-08-2016 23:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  The board of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday to appoint a new executive director, spokesman Brendan Schubert said.
  
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• Are Cellphones To Blame For Certain Skin Issues?

  31-08-2016 23:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Just about everyone has a cellphone and most of us are constantly on them.
  Have you ever thought about just how dirty your phone is?
  They’re kind of gross if you think about it. As it turns out, our phones could be causing major skin issues.
  “I don’t really know how many hours per day, but I would say I am constantly on my phone talking to people,” Brian Tomlinson said.
  That’s what gave Tomlinson a severe case of acne.
  “I was actually
  
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• Man who abducted, killed wife in Washington County dies from self-inflicted wound

  31-08-2016 23:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office said the man who kidnapped and fatally shot his wife Tuesday night before turning the gun on himself died today as a result of his wounds.
  
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• Long-time abusive relationship ends with death of Washington County couple

  31-08-2016 23:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  State police trooper Sarah Teagarden got the call in the wee hours of Tuesday: Kevin Ewing had cut off his ankle bracelet and had taken at gunpoint his wife, Tierne Ewing. It was the second time in two months the Washington County couple were on police radar.
  
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• Wife dead, husband brain dead after alleged abduction

  31-08-2016 23:29
  
  A Washington County woman is found dead in a barn, and her husband -- who allegedly removed an electronic monitoring device and kidnapped her at gunpoint -- is hospitalized with a gunshot wound.
  
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• Aldi to host 2 hiring events next week

  31-08-2016 23:25
  
  The grocery store chain is looking to fill positions at its Baldwin Borough, Bethel Park and Homestead locations.
  
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• Washington Co. Assistant D.A. On Domestic Violence Victim: ‘I Was Afraid For Her’

  31-08-2016 23:09
  
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — The Washington County District Attorney’s Office says there will be an investigation after a woman allegedly abducted by her husband was later found dead in a barn in West Finley Township.
  With previous abuse documented and Protection from Abuse Orders on file, the Washington County D.A. now says he is looking closer into the case.
  It had been a day long search for 48-year-old Tierne Ewing and her husband, 47-year-old Kevin Ewing. According to state police, K
  
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• Bicyclist advocates had tried to get safe lane on street where rider was hit, killed

  31-08-2016 23:08
  A day after a bicyclist was struck and killed, a local advocacy group said the push to make the area safer is not over. The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday near where West Carson Street meets the West Busway.
  
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• Bicycle safety advocates demand changes on West Carson Street after fatal crash

  31-08-2016 23:08
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• Steelers Claim QB Zach Mettenberger

  31-08-2016 22:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers wasted no time in claiming released quarterback Zach Mettenberger.
  The team says they claimed Mettenberger off the wires and placed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski on the reserve/injured list.Mettenberger was released by the San Diego Chargers Monday.He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 6th round of the 2014 NFL Draft.Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page
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• Connellsville church told flood damage not covered due to 'act of God'

  31-08-2016 22:33
  
  Volunteers are working to clean up a Connellsville church after floodwaters destroyed a wall, sending water and mud into the basement.
  
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• Man maintains monkey business occurring in girlfriend's Murrysville yard

  31-08-2016 22:30
  
  A man claims to have seen a small monkey in a tree in his girlfriend's backyard.
  
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• Macadamia Nuts Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

  31-08-2016 22:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A recall has been issued for certain kinds of macadamia nuts over concerns about salmonella.
  According to the FDA, Snyder-Lance has voluntary recalled two “Diamond of California” products after testing found that a 4-ounce package of chopped macadamia nuts contained salmonella.
  The recall covers these two products:
  Product: Diamond of California® Chopped Macadamia Nuts, 4oz
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  Lot Numbers: 16137D331S, 16138D331S, 16158D331S
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• Teen will be charged as adult in double shooting

  31-08-2016 21:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Police say they have charged a 16-year-old as an adult in a Monday night shooting that injured two other teenagers in Perry South.
  
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• Baldwin Borough man charged with stealing money from his mother

  31-08-2016 21:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Baldwin Borough man was charged today with stealing nearly $85,000 from the bank accounts of his elderly mother with whom he lived.
  
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• FedEx makes $5M pledge to Carnegie Science Center

  31-08-2016 21:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  FedEx has pledged $5 million toward the Carnegie Science Center’s Spark campaign, which will help its its expansion plans and education programs, according to a release sent today by the North Shore center.
  
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• Cheers! Wine is now for sale at 2 Giant Eagles

  31-08-2016 21:01
  
  The Pittsburgh supermarket chain is selling wine to go at another one of its stores.
  
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• Pittsburgh Ranked Among Best Places For Homeowners

  31-08-2016 20:51
  
  Pittsburgh received good marks in a new report on the best places for homeowners.
  However, more than two dozen cities were rated higher by BankRate.com.
  Portland, Oregon topped the list, following by Phoenix and Atlanta.
  Pittsburgh ranked 26th overall on the list.
  The study looked at factors including home affordability, property taxes, as well as energy and maintenance costs.
  You can read the full report on their website here.
  
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• Where Does My United Way Contribution Go?

  31-08-2016 20:35
  United Way of Washington County kicked off its 2017 Campaign on August 5th at their annual Golf Outing at Lone Pine Country Club.
  
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• James Harrison Cleared In NFL PED Investigation

  31-08-2016 20:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – He has been telling us this all along, so it probably should come as no surprise, but it’s official now.
  The NFL has cleared James Harrison, along with Green Bay’s Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, in their performance enhancing drug investigation.
  Harrison met with the league on Aug. 25 and the two sides had been silent ever since.
  The allegations came after an Al-Jazeera report claiming that the three, along with Peyton Manning and free-agent Mike
  
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• Impact Injuries That Could Affect Your Fantasy Football Draft

  31-08-2016 20:30
  
  By Ryan Mayer
  With the NFL season just a little over a week away now, fantasy football draft season is in full swing. For those of you that had your drafts earlier in the month, you may already be scrambling for contingency plans following the rash of significant injuries in recent weeks. For those that haven’t, your draft/strategy may have changed somewhat. So, in addition to the video above, let’s take a look at some of the key injuries and what they mean for draft strategy.
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• Dunlap: Antonio Brown’s Big Payday Still On The Way

  31-08-2016 19:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – In some regard, the Steelers’ way of doing business is enlightening. An old-school handshake-and-a-promise, the same way people with the surname Rooney did it way back when the North Shore was simply the North Side (or ‘Nor-side) and streetcars buzzed around.
  Simple and unpretentious, yet with a deep sense of purpose and commitment, much the way we like to fashion ourselves as Pittsburghers.
  But, in another regard, the way the Steelers do business ha
  
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• Dunlap: Antonio Brown’s Big Pay Day Still On The Way

  31-08-2016 19:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – In some regard, the Steelers’ way of doing business is enlightening. An old-school handshake-and-a-promise, the same way people with the surname Rooney did it way back when the North Shore was simply the North Side (or ‘Nor-side) and streetcars buzzed around.
  Simple and unpretentious, yet with a deep sense of purpose and commitment, much the way we like to fashion ourselves as Pittsburghers.
  But, in another regard, the way the Steelers do business ha
  
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• Law Takes Effect Scrapping Cap On Alcohol Content For Beer

  31-08-2016 19:23
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Craft brewers in Ohio now have the freedom to make boozier beers.
  A new state law takes effect Wednesday, scrapping caps on alcohol content for beer.
  Ohio is following the lead of other states in getting rid of its 12 percent cap that has been on the books since just after Prohibition.
  Craft brewers have flinched at anything restricting their ability to be creative and make stronger ales.
  Legislators say the law levels the playing field and makes Ohio even more attrac
  
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• Report: High-Resolution Cameras To Be Installed In Monroeville To Curb Crime

  31-08-2016 18:57
  
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office will soon purchase and install 12 high-resolution video cameras to monitor traffic in Monroeville.
  According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, District Attorney Stephen Zappala said Monroeville’s high traffic volume, hotels and businesses — and access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike — make the cameras a good investment.
  The cameras will be able to detect wanted vehicles by recognizi
  
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• High-Resolution Cameras To Be Installed In Monroeville To Curb Crime

  31-08-2016 18:57
  
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office will soon purchase and install 12 high-resolution video cameras to monitor traffic in Monroeville.
  You look up and it seems like someone is always watching, but Monroeville Police are taking surveillance to another level.
  Following the shooting at Macy’s in the Monroeville Mall in February of 2015 where three people were injured, and more recently, a shooting at a shopping plaza in Monroeville in June; the All
  
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• Middle School Teacher Charged With Open Lewdness Waives Prelim

  31-08-2016 18:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A sixth grade teacher who is accused of repeatedly exposing himself outside his home waived his preliminary hearing today.
  According to the criminal complaint, officers were called to a home on High Meadow Drive in O’Hara Township for an indecent exposure report on June 27.
  Neighbors said they caught Jeffery Blahusch touching himself on the back deck of his home several times.
  They told police they recorded four of the alleged incidents. The four videos were taken
  
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• Wiretaps, AG's signature challenged by accused heroin dealer charged in witness killing

  31-08-2016 18:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  An accused heroin dealer charged federally with killing a witness is challenging wiretap evidence gathered by state agents in 2014 because their boss, former Attorney General Kathleen Kane, had traveled to Haiti without officially designating someone to seek court approval for phone taps.
  
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• Attorneys for murder suspect say wiretaps OK’d by Kane’s office illegal

  31-08-2016 18:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  An accused heroin dealer charged federally with killing a witness is challenging wiretap evidence gathered by state agents in 2014 because their boss, former Attorney General Kathleen Kane, had traveled to Haiti without designating someone to seek court approval for phone taps.
  
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• Hepatitis smoothies: Bad berries blamed for infecting 50

  31-08-2016 18:01
  
  A health official in West Virginia says three confirmed cases are linked to frozen berries used at a smoothie cafe. Dozens of infections have been reported in three other states.
  
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• FR teacher charged with lewd acts: 'Really blown out of proportion,' lawyer says

  31-08-2016 17:47
  
  A Franklin Regional middle school teacher is arrested after neighbors share videos of an incident at his O'Hara Township home with police.
  
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• Report: Steelers, Antonio Brown Agree To Terms On Restructured Deal

  31-08-2016 17:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers and Antonio Brown have agreed to terms on a restructured contract.
  According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, no years were added to his current contract, but some money was shifted around.
  Specifically, the Steelers moved $4 million Brown was to earn next season to this season. As a result, he will earn $10.25 million as his base salary this season.Steelers moved up $4 million from next year to this year, boosting Antonio Brown’s base salary
  
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• Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris, Eric Church lead CMA nods

  31-08-2016 17:19
  
  Chris Stapleton, Eric Church and budding newcomer Maren Morris are the leaders at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards.
  
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• TRAFFIC: Wabash Tunnel to remain open to all commuters through December

  31-08-2016 17:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  All commuters can continue to use the Wabash Tunnel during rush hour through December. An HOV waiver was extended to alleviate any congestion that may arise on secondary roads from the ongoing Liberty Bridge construction project. 
  
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• Hepatitis Outbreak Linked To Smoothies Infects 50 In 4 States

  31-08-2016 17:08
  
  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – A hepatitis A outbreak linked to Egyptian strawberries has grown to more than 50 cases in four states.
  A health official in West Virginia says three confirmed cases in the state’s Eastern Panhandle are linked to frozen berries used at a Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Martinsburg, and another case is under investigation.
  Jefferson County Health Department physician director David Didden told The Journal that cases linked to the cafes in Virginia, Maryland and Nort
  
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• Hepatitis A from Egyptian berries infects 50 in 4 states, including West Virginia

  31-08-2016 17:00
  
  A hepatitis A outbreak linked to Egyptian strawberries has grown to more than 50 cases in four states.
  
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• Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In West End, Dies In Hospital

  31-08-2016 17:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A bicyclist died after being struck by vehicle in the West End Tuesday afternoon.
  According to police, the crash happened around 3:30 p.m. near the ramp to the West Busway.
  Dennis Flanagan, 49, was transported to Allegheny General Hospital, where he died about two hours later.
  It appears as though Flanagan may have struck the vehicle’s passenger-side window after he was struck.
  According to emergency officials, West Carson Street was shut down from the West End Ci
  
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• Sears to sell paint again, starting in Pittsburgh

  31-08-2016 16:31
  
  Sears says it will start selling paint, available in over 2,000 colors, because of a rise in home improvement projects due to the current strong housing market.
  
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• August Projected To Be Among Top 5 Hottest Months Ever

  31-08-2016 16:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Did you stop in the middle of August and think it felt hotter than normal? If so, you were correct.
  As we are wrapping up the month, it has become clear that this month will be among top five hottest months ever for Pittsburgh.
  Through Aug. 30, the average temperature in Pittsburgh for the month has been 76.2 degrees.
  That’s nearly 5 degrees warmer (4.7 degrees) than the 30-year average for the city.
  Looking at the record books, you’d have to go all the way
  
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• Health Officials: Contagious Diarrheal Disease Spreading In Ohio

  31-08-2016 16:07
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Public health officials say a contagious diarrheal disease continues to grow in central Ohio.
  The Columbus Dispatch reports health officials say 423 cases of diagnosed cryptosporidiosis were reported as of Monday.Columbus Public Health Spokesman Jose Rodriguez says the number of cases of the disease caused by a parasite increased nearly 70 percent in a few days.
  The outbreak in Franklin and Delaware counties is being linked to recreational water facilities and possibl
  
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• Bill would have Pittsburgh charge Mount Oliver for EMS

  31-08-2016 15:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mount Oliver would pay Pittsburgh $10,000 a year for emergency medical services under a bill introduced Tuesday by the city council.
  
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• Robber targets Subway restaurant with butcher knife

  31-08-2016 15:43
  
  Pittsburgh police say a man used a butcher knife in a hold-up at a Subway restaurant in North Oakland.
  
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• Allegheny Building reopens after month-long closure

  31-08-2016 15:43
  
  Tenants of the Allegheny Building in downtown Pittsburgh were allowed to move back in on Wednesday after a fire at the former Macy's building in July.
  
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• Brian O'Neill: This fatal flood zone must be fixed

  31-08-2016 15:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  To sum up recent events, Pittsburgh has a heavily traveled road that can kill when it rains and a $450,000 fail-safe system there that works only halfway (that would be the fail half).
  
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• Pat Narduzzi Trying To Steer Pitt Clear Of Another FCS Scare

  31-08-2016 15:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Don’t look past your opponent. Focus on the task at hand. One game at a time.
  Football coaches love these adages, and Pat Narduzzi is no different.
  Pitt football’s head coach joined “The Fan Morning Show” on Wednesday to set the stage for the Panthers’ 2016 season. The campaign begins Saturday with a matchup against heavily-outmatched FCS opponent Villanova, followed by the highly-anticipated rivalry showdown against Penn State.
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• On The Rise: The Which Blair Project

  31-08-2016 15:26
  
  By Dan Reardon
  The argument could be made that in the field last week at The Barclays sophomore Tour player Zac Blair was an anomaly. In one sense, in the world of professional athletes he is a standout success. In another sense, in his chosen professional field he is at best a question mark.
  The success stems largely from the exclusivity among pro athletes attached to a PGA Tour membership. There are nearly 1700 players on NFL rosters, more than 700 professional athletes in both major league ba
  
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• Bankruptcy fraud sentencing delayed for 'Dance Moms' star

  31-08-2016 15:26
  
  The federal court sentencing for "Dance Moms" star Abby Lee Miller has been postponed from Oct. 11 to Dec. 2.
  
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• Driver, 19, killed in Venango County crash

  31-08-2016 15:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 19-year-old Venango County man was killed in a crash Tuesday.
  
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