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• City Controller’s Office Holding Thousands Of Dollars In Unclaimed Funds

  25-10-2016 23:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Is the City of Pittsburgh holding money for you?
  Officials say more than $91,000 is about to be sent to Harrisburg if the city can’t locate the owners. City Controller Michael Lamb says the amounts range from $5 to over $9,000.
  You work hard for your money; you pay your taxes, so why would you let the City of Pittsburgh keep money that belongs to you?
  “For the most part, if it’s private citizens, it’s typically because they failed to cash a check
  
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• Consumer Reports: Living In A Cashless Society

  25-10-2016 23:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Cash is king, right? But check your pockets. Almost half of us walk around with less than $20. With so many other ways to pay, including credit and debit cards, new technologies are pushing us to abandon paper money entirely.
  You could already be helping to make cash obsolete if you’re using one of the 37 million electronic toll tags on the road.
  Maybe you’re using a mobile wallet like Apple Pay, Android Pay, PayPal or Samsung Pay or a person-to-person payme
  
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• With Election 2 Weeks Away, Experts Say Voters Should Understand Their Rights

  25-10-2016 23:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The countdown to the general election has reached the two-week mark.
  It’s important to know that some things may have changed since the last time you voted.
  Whitney Hughes, of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service, says depending on your circumstances, you may need to have a photo identification.
  “We have heard a lot about that, but you are not required to. The only exception to that is if it is your first time voting, or your
  
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• Historic Pirates Uniform Up For Auction

  25-10-2016 23:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You could own a piece of Pittsburgh Pirates’ history.
  A uniform worn by pitcher Steve Swetonic in 1933 is currently up for auction.
  Swetonic is known as one of the Pirates’ steadiest pitchers. That season he compiled 12 wins in a career-high 21 starts.
  The current bid is just over $2,100.For more information on the auction, click here.
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• PennDOT Closing Parkway East Outbound This Weekend

  25-10-2016 23:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The outbound Parkway East will be shutting down this weekend, weather permitting, for road work.
  The closure, stretching from Grant Street to the Boulevard of the Allies ramp, begins Friday at 10 p.m. and will continue through 5 a.m. Monday.
  According to PennDOT, road crews will be painting the Birmingham Bridge and doing some construction work on I-376.
  There will be detours in place, but drivers should expect significant delays.
  Here are PennDOT’s posted detours
  
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• Voters in Allegheny County advised of new polling locations and election deadlines

  25-10-2016 23:05
  
  The Allegheny County Elections Division today announced that voters in affected voting districts have been notified by mail, but there are 19 polling place locations that have changed since the April primary.
  
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• Pennsylvania Advances Rules Under New Medical Marijuana Law

  25-10-2016 22:24
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The state moved a few steps closer to setting up a medical marijuana program on Tuesday as the health department posted draft rules for dispensaries and said temporary regulations for growers and processors would be made public in a few days.
  The draft regulations for dispensaries would prohibit facilities within 1,000 feet of schools or day care centers and require employees to be at least 18 years old. Visitors would be notified they are under video surveillance in
  
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• Outbound Parkway East closure announced for this weekend

  25-10-2016 22:24
  
  PennDOT is announcing six nightly closures of the inbound lanes of Interstate 376 in Pittsburgh. Here are the posted detours and work schedules.
  
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• Mom, boyfriend plead guilty in toddler's cigarette-burning case

  25-10-2016 22:22
  
  An East Pittsburgh woman accused of torturing her 2-year-old by burning the boy with cigarettes -- and the boyfriend accused of laughing about it -- have both entered guilty pleas.
  
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• Couple Plead Guilty To Assault In Toddler’s Cigarette Burns

  25-10-2016 22:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pennsylvania woman accused of torturing her toddler son by burning him with cigarettes and the boyfriend accused of laughing about it have entered guilty pleas in the case.
  Anna Russell and Enrique Soto pleaded guilty Tuesday in Allegheny County to aggravated assault, child endangerment and related crimes.
  Authorities say at least 15 burns were inflicted on the now-2-year-old boy and were discovered a week later when his grandmother took him to a hospital.
  Police say th
  
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• Some Pennsylvania McDonald's workers were paid with debit cards

  25-10-2016 22:08
  
  An appeals court has upheld a judge's decision that the owners of 16 McDonald's restaurants in Pennsylvania violated state law by paying hourly employees strictly with fee-laden debit cards.
  
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• Woman, 73, chases man who stole her purse in Walmart parking lot

  25-10-2016 21:46
  
  A 73-year-old Westmoreland County woman is thankful for the people who stepped in to help after her purse was stolen in a Walmart parking lot.
  
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• Clinton campaign outlines anti-addiction plan

  25-10-2016 21:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hillary Clinton’s response to the addiction epidemic involves a coordinated public health effort, not a border wall, a domestic policy advisor to the Democratic presidential candidate said today in a conference call with Pennsylvania reporters.
  
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• Decision in Pennsylvania McDonald's payroll card suit is upheld on appeal

  25-10-2016 20:41
  
  An appeals court has upheld a judge's decision that the owners of 16 McDonald's restaurants in Pennsylvania violated state law by paying hourly employees strictly with fee-laden debit cards.
  
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• Penguins To Auction Hockey Fights Cancer Jerseys

  25-10-2016 20:20
  
  The Pittsburgh Penguins will wear purple jerseys during their pre-game warm-ups tonight as part of the team’s Hockey Fights Cancer night.
  The jerseys will be autographed and then sold in an online auction.
  Proceeds support research at the UPMC Cancer Center and the Mario Lemieux Foundation.
  The auction begins on Halloween and ends on Nov. 13.
  For more information about the auction, visit their website here.
  
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• Officials Shoot At Drone During Pipeline Protests, Arrest 126

  25-10-2016 20:20
  
  MANDAN, N.D. (CBSMiami/AP) — Authorities fired at an unmanned aircraft and a group of Dakota Access pipeline opponents twice blocked a North Dakota state highway Sunday, capping a weekend of protests.
  A helicopter helping monitor a protest against the four-state pipeline Sunday morning was approached by a drone in a “threatening manner,” the Morton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. An officer in the helicopter told law enforcement on the ground that the pilot a
  
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• Man Charged With Abusing, Threatening To Kill Pregnant Girlfriend

  25-10-2016 20:09
  
  NEW STANTON (KDKA) – A man has been arrested after allegedly abusing his pregnant girlfriend in Westmoreland County.
  According to police, the incident took place at the Days Inn in the 100 block of West Byers Avenue in New Stanton.
  Police were called to the hotel around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday for a domestic dispute.
  When they arrived, they found a woman in an ambulance suffering from multiple bumps and red marks on her face.
  The woman, who is seven months pregnant, said she was living at th
  
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• Pennsylvania works on rules under new medical marijuana law

  25-10-2016 20:08
  
  Pennsylvania officials are making progress on rules to govern the state's new medical marijuana program, including how dispensaries will operate and the fees paid by growers and processors.
  
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• Allegheny Technologies won't reopen 2 plants, including Beaver County

  25-10-2016 19:44
  
  Allegheny Technologies Inc. won't reopen two western Pennsylvania plants that were idled earlier this year, the specialty steelmaker announced Tuesday.
  
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• Restaurant reopens following repairs to 6-foot hole in wall createda

  25-10-2016 19:31
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• Light Up Night in Pittsburgh scheduled for Nov. 18

  25-10-2016 19:29
  
  The city's annual holiday tradition will return in November with some changes, including the addition of a new stage for "a national recording artist."
  
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• Halloween Safety Tips

  25-10-2016 19:26
  
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Halloween is a fun night for kids but one that comes with a lot of responsibility for parents who need to be vigilant while they’re out taking the little ones trick-or-treating especially when crossing the street.
  Most kids start hitting the pavement right after dinner and by that time it’s already getting dark out, making it harder for drivers to see children, in particular ones that are wearing dark-colored costumes. Parents may want to consider adding so
  
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• Penguins’ Star Crosby Returns Against Panthers

  25-10-2016 19:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby made his season debut Tuesday against the Florida Panthers after missing six games with a concussion.
  The two-time MVP and reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner hasn’t played since sustaining a concussion in practice earlier this month. Crosby participated in a full-contact practice Monday for the first time since suffering his third concussion in six years. He called his participation in practice a major milestone in his recovery
  
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• Penguins’ Star Crosby Could Return Against Panthers

  25-10-2016 19:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby could make his season debut Tuesday night against Florida.
  The two-time MVP and reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner hasn’t played since sustaining a concussion in practice earlier this month. Crosby returned to practice on Monday and participated in Pittsburgh’s game-day skate on Tuesday morning.
  Coach Mike Sullivan said it’s “likely” that Crosby will play. Crosby described himself as a “game time&r
  
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• East Pittsburgh couple admit to burning toddler with cigarettes

  25-10-2016 19:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  An East Pittsburgh couple accused of torturing their now 2-year-old son by burning him with cigarettes pleaded guilty this morning to aggravated assault and related charges.
  
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• Couple pleads to abusing their 2-year-old child

  25-10-2016 19:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  An East Pittsburgh couple accused of torturing their now 2-year-old son by burning him with cigarettes pleaded guilty this morning to aggravated assault and related charges.
  
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• Is it yours? Unclaimed money being held by city of Pittsburgh

  25-10-2016 18:59
  
  More than $90,000 owed to people and businesses in Pittsburgh is being held by the city. The controller's office has posted a searchable list online.
  
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• Police: Man Breaks Into Daycare, Steals Crackers & Juice

  25-10-2016 18:55
  
  ALLENTOWN (KDKA) – A man is facing charges for allegedly breaking into an Allentown daycare in order to steal food.
  According to police, the incident happened at the A+ Child Care on East Warrington Avenue around 6 a.m. Tuesday.
  James Stevenson, 52, of Knoxville is accused of breaking in and taking two, 10-pound bags of fish crackers and a gallon of apple juice. He also allegedly took a three-pack of Lysol.
  Around 8 a.m., police were called to the 600 block of Industry Street. There, they
  
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• Biden campaigns for Clinton in Pittsburgh

  25-10-2016 18:47
  
  The vice president visited the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday to speak at a "get out the vote" rally for Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Rankin woman with children in home shot during argument

  25-10-2016 18:24
  
  Police were called Tuesday to the scene of a shooting in a housing complex in Rankin.
  
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• Ben Roethlisberger: ‘Hopeful’ To Practice Next Week, Start Against Ravens

  25-10-2016 18:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Still working on rehabbing his injured left knee, Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger joined The Cook and Poni Show for the weekly #1 Cochran Ben Roethlisberger Show and sounded optimistic about when he can get back on the field.
  “I went out today…and I went through some individual work,” Ben told us.
  When asked about the chances of him playing next week against the Baltimore Ravens and if he’s hopeful, Ben left the door open that he
  
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• 1 Woman Injured, 1 In Custody Following Rankin Shooting

  25-10-2016 18:12
  
  RANKIN (KDKA) – A woman has been arrested for allegedly shooting another woman in Rankin Tuesday morning.
  According to police, the incident happened in the Hawkins Village housing plan around 9:30 a.m.
  An argument between two women escalated and became physical. At that point, one pulled out a gun and shot the other in the thigh. The bullet is believed to have struck an artery.
  The victim was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital, where she was undergoing surgery.
  The suspect pulled her car over a
  
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• Steelers Have The Power To Win, But Big Ben Is Needed

  25-10-2016 18:08
  
  By Danny Cox
  The Pittsburgh Steelers had intentions of becoming AFC contenders this season and no one would have been surprised if they went deep into the playoffs. They were sitting at 4-2 when Ben Roethlisberger suffered an injury that put him on the sidelines for 4-6 weeks, but the rest of the team is still there, right?
  Well, that may be true, and the Steelers were able to show a lot this past Sunday when they faced off with the New England Patriots. Ultimately, the game ended in their third
  
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• Pa. Senate OKs 6-packs at distributors, mixed drinks at sports venues

  25-10-2016 18:04
  
  The state Senate approves legislation that would allow beer distributors to sell beer in any amount, including six-packs and growlers. Customers would also be able to buy mixed drinks at sporting venues that currently sell beer.
  
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• TRAFFIC: Lane closures set for West Carson St., near Fort Pitt Tunnel

  25-10-2016 17:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  PennDOT has announced lane restrictions approaching the Fort Pitt Tunnel Wednesday night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday so crews can work on lane control signs.
  
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• Whitehall man pleads to head-on crash that killed another

  25-10-2016 17:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Whitehall man pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle this morning stemming from a December crash.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court decision likely to cut Whitehall man's sentence in DUI case

  25-10-2016 17:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Whitehall man facing a mandatory 3 to 6 years in prison if convicted of homicide by vehicle while DUI instead will likely get just 3 to 12 months in the county jail following a recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion.
  
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• Fort Pitt Tunnel lane restrictions Wednesday night

  25-10-2016 17:06
  
  The tunnel will be shut down in both directions while construction work continues. Here's the posted detour route.
  
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• Millennials, 'fired up' for election, await Biden visit to Chatham campus

  25-10-2016 16:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Joe Biden's visit to Chatham University this morning will take place under nearly cloudless skies — and on very friendly ground.
  
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• Biden speaks on behalf of Hillary Clinton, Katie McGinty in Chatham University event

  25-10-2016 16:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Speaking before 600 people at Chatham University, Vice President Joe Biden said he didn't want to devote much attention to Republican presidential nominee.
  
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• Covestro income soars on demand for plastics, foams

  25-10-2016 16:49 via post-gazette.com
  Covestro today said net income jumped by 62 percent to 259 million euros ($281.3 million) on stronger demand for its plastics and foams. The company said it also benefited from lower raw material prices.
  
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• Maine Man Charged After Dressing As Tree, Blocking Traffic

  25-10-2016 16:38
  
  PORTLAND, Maine (KDKA) – A man dressed as a tree caused quite a mess in Maine on Monday.
  Portland police said 30-year-old Asher Woodworth blocked traffic at the intersection of Congress and High streets.
  Woodworth was dressed as a pine tree and simply stood in the middle of the road.
  Police said Woodworth told them his motivation was to see how people would react.
  Officers charged him with “obstructing the public way.”
  From "tree man" to "free man."Portland man accused of block
  
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• Man Jailed In Shooting Spurred By Video Game Controller

  25-10-2016 16:21
  
  JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) – A western Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges that he fired four shots into a home after he was accused of stealing a video game controller at a party.
  Eighteen-year-old Zseth Gaylor reportedly denied stealing the device and left the party angrily before returning with a gun. Johnstown police say this all happened Saturday night.
  Nobody was wounded in the shooting, but Gaylor has been jailed on aggravated assault and other charges and faces a preliminary heari
  
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• Woman arrested in shooting at Rankin's Hawkins Village neighborhood

  25-10-2016 16:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County police say they have arrested a woman accused of wounded another woman in a shooting this morning in Rankin.
  
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• At least one shot in Rankin's Hawkins Village neighborhood

  25-10-2016 16:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  At least one person has been wounded in a shooting in Rankin this morning.
  
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• Pennsylvania Schools Ban Clown Costumes After Threats

  25-10-2016 16:05
  
  BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) – Several eastern Pennsylvania school districts targeted by scary clown threats or hoaxes in recent weeks are banning clown costumes for Halloween parties.
  The Bucks County Courier Times reports the Bensalem, Pennridge and Souderton school districts, all in the Philadelphia suburbs, are banning the costumes, along with Milford Middle School in the Quakertown Community School District.
  A 12-year-old boy has been charged in juvenile court with making clown-related threats
  
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• Penn State's Beaver Stadium to begin hosting concerts this summer

  25-10-2016 15:45
  
  Penn State says it plans to hold a concert at Beaver Stadium - the school's 107,000-seat football venue - for the first time.
  
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• State Senate OKs Bill To Let Distributors Sell Six-Packs

  25-10-2016 15:29
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s senate has voted to pass legislation that would, among other things, allow beer distributors to sell beer for off-site consumption in any amount, including six-packs and growlers.
  The bill, which the state senate passed on Monday, would permit manufacturers to ship up to 192 ounces of beer to consumers each month.
  Consumers would also be able to buy mixed drinks at the state’s sporting venues that currently sell beer.
  The full state House o
  
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• PTL Links: Oct. 25, 2016

  25-10-2016 14:37
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  Market District
  Market District Halloween Milkshake Recipes
  North Hills Community OutreachCommunity Auto
  Pet Expo
  River City Brass Band
  Allegheny Co. Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
  Psychic Vincent Sisters
  Suzanne Vincent
  
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• Biden to campaign for Clinton in Pittsburgh today

  25-10-2016 14:36
  
  Vice President Joe Biden will speak at a public event to rally voters for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Pittsburgh.
  
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