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• Duquesne man pleads guilty to stealing mail, packages from apartment buildings

  09-10-2018 23:10 via post-gazette.com
  Ron Sharp, 42, admitted to conspiracy and theft for opening other people’s mail in Shadyside and Oakland.
  
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• Pittsburgh security guards land double-digit bump in pay, benefits under SEIU contract

  09-10-2018 23:04 via post-gazette.com
  About 1,100 security workers in Pittsburgh will see the increase under a four-year contract, according to SEIU 32BJ.
  
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• Furniture designer to open Eastmantribe store next to Regent Square Theatre

  09-10-2018 22:40 via post-gazette.com
  John Eastman, self-taught Swissavale artist,  worked at Urban Tree Forge in Lincoln-Lemington before starting his business.
  
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• Woman stole $20K from her employer, won't go to prison

  09-10-2018 22:25 via post-gazette.com
  Ex-manager Robin Chiappetta, 64, sentenced to six months probation after stealing $20,000 from First National Bank in Beaver Falls.
  
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• 6 Students Struck By Vehicle, Injured In Hill District

  09-10-2018 22:01
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A car struck six students as they were walking home from school Tuesday afternoon in the Upper Hill District.
  The students, all from Pittsburgh Milliones University Prep, were walking on the sidewalk when police say they were struck by a teenage girl who was driving a black Chrysler 300.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  According to Allegheny County, the accident happened just before 3 p.m. on Centre Avenue at Ewart Drive. The road was closed in t
  
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• Six students injured, 1 seriously, after struck by vehicle in Upper Hill

  09-10-2018 21:50 via post-gazette.com
  The victims were struck on Centre Avenue at Ewart Drive, which is located near University Prep.
   
   
  
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• Multiple people injured after being struck by vehicle in Upper Hill

  09-10-2018 21:50 via post-gazette.com
  The victims were struck on Centre Avenue at Ewart Drive, which is located near University Prep.
  
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• Phil Simms: ‘Eagles Offensive And Defensive Lines Need To Be Better’

  09-10-2018 21:34
  Ryan Mayer
  Five weeks into the season, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are struggling, sitting at 2-3 and tied for second place in the NFC East. The division as a whole has had its issues with the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants combining to post a 5-10 record so far. The Washington Redskins lead the division with a 2-2 record, but they were just blown out by Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on national TV Monday night.
  The point is, things aren’t going so well for th
  
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• Pitt student who joined in on viral #HimToo meme: "Go vote"

  09-10-2018 21:31 via post-gazette.com
  “This is MY son...#HimToo,” tweets mother; “That was my mom....I respect and #BelieveWomen,” tweets Pieter Hanson.
  
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• Port Authority operator, SUV driver cited for crash that injured 10

  09-10-2018 21:14 via post-gazette.com
  Port Authority police charged a bus driver with running a red light and an SUV operator with drunken driving in a crash than injured 10.
  
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• Fiancée Takes Wedding Photos Alone To Honor The Sudden Death Of Her Husband-To-Be

  09-10-2018 20:52
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  (Daviess County, IN)– Jessica Padgett and Kendall Murphy chose Sept. 29, 2018, to be their special day. Unfortunately, on Nov. 10, 2017, Murphy was killed and Padgetts’ best day became her worst nightmare.
  Murphy was a volunteer firefighter killed in the line of duty. While helping a car crash victim, he was struck by a drunk driver. Murphy’s passing was not only devastating to his fiancée, but to his community as well. Kendall was
  
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• Airlines Cancelling Flights, Airports Closing Ahead Of Hurricane Michael

  09-10-2018 20:38
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  Florida (CBS Local)- Several airlines and multiple airports have announced changes in service ahead of Hurricane Michael which is expected to make landfall in the Florida panhandle on Wednesday.
  We have canceled all flights Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon at ECP, PNS and VPS in Florida in advance of #HurricaneMichael. Please continue to check our important notices page for operations & travel waiver updates: https://t.co/IF60HgPIKr pic.twitter.c
  
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• Police: Steelers’ WR Antonio Brown Reported $80K, Gun Stolen From Florida Apartment

  09-10-2018 20:37
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is facing two lawsuits in Florida for allegedly throwing items off a balcony and damaging an apartment.
  Now, new details have been released, which may shed some light on what led to the alleged incident.
  According to police, officers were called to Brown’s apartment on April 23 for a report of a theft. When they arrived, Brown stated he went out of town on April 12 and had just retu
  
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• Secure vestibule construction at West View Elementary behind schedule

  09-10-2018 20:15 via post-gazette.com
  It is being constructed as an addition to the front of the building. West View was the only district school without a secure vestibule.
  
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• Spencer Paysinger On The CW’s ‘All American’: ‘Story Of An Outsider Trying To Figure Out Where He Fits’

  09-10-2018 19:57
  The CW will premiere a brand new series called All American on Wednesday, October 10th at 9:00PM ET/PT. All American stars Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, a talented high school football player and Taye Diggs as Billy Baker, head coach of the Beverly Hills High School football team. The series is based on the real life experience of former seven-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Spencer Paysinger.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Paysinger before the show’s series premi
  
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• Romanian National Charged In Washington Co. Card Skimming Scheme

  09-10-2018 19:29
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  SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Police have arrested a man in connection with a card skimming scheme in Washington County.
  Police say 33-year-old Elvis Roman was arrested following a traffic stop in Peters Township.
  (Photo Courtesy: Washington County Jail)
  Last week, police were notified when 255 unauthorized transactions were traced back to Washington Financial Bank locations in Peters, North Franklin, South Strabane and Washington. A skimming device wa
  
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• Report: Romanian National Charged In Washington Co. Card Skimming Scheme

  09-10-2018 19:29
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  SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Police have arrested a man in connection with a card skimming scheme in Washington County.
  According to the Observer-Reporter, 33-year-old Elvis Roman was arrested following a traffic stop in Peters Township.
  (Photo Courtesy: Washington County Jail)
  Last week, police were notified when 255 unauthorized transactions were traced back to Washington Financial Bank locations in Peters, North Franklin, South Strabane and Washing
  
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• Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana In Pennsylvania Clears Hurdle

  09-10-2018 18:35
  (CBS Local) — A bill to decriminalize marijuana in Pennsylvania cleared a big hurdle Tuesday.
  The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill that would downgrade penalties for possession of under 30 grams of marijuana from a third-degree misdemeanor to a summary offense that would allow up to a $300 fine and no jail time.
  The bill will need to be approved in both the House and the Senate, before Gov. Tom Wolf will be able to sign it into law. Wolf has previously voiced
  
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• CBS Sports’ Friday Night Tailgate To Feature Food, Games And Entertainment

  09-10-2018 18:00
  CBS Sports Friday Night Tailgate is coming to the Playstation Theater on November 9, at 7:00 p.m. EST. This special live event will bring football fans and experts together in the heart of Times Square for a night of food, games and entertainment. Included in the price of admission for all four ticket tiers, every fan in attendance will enjoy gourmet tailgate food and drinks made by Cooking with Brandon from Trattoria dell’Arte, Bareburger, Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse, Tao and Mighty
  
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• Penguins’ Goalie Matt Murray Diagnosed With Concussion

  09-10-2018 17:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray has been diagnosed with a concussion.
  According to the Penguins, Murray is not participating in the team’s practice today.Penguins goaltender Matt Murray has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not practice today. Coach Sullivan will address the injury after practice.
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 9, 2018
  More details are expected to be released following the prac
  
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• Bethel Park Council eyes possible tax increase

  09-10-2018 17:35 via post-gazette.com
  The proposed includes a projected $600,000 revenue increase for stormwater management, which could result in a 0.25-mill increase.
  
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• Treasure Hunters Challenge FBI Over Dig For Legendary Civil War-Era Gold

  09-10-2018 17:34
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  DENTS RUN, Pa. (AP) – A father-son pair of treasure hunters are challenging the FBI’s position that nothing was found during an excavation aimed at uncovering a fabled cache of Civil War-era gold.
  Dennis and Kem Parada say they believe dozens of gold bars might have been buried in the woods near Dents Run, about 135 mile northeast of Pittsburgh, around the time of the Battle of Gettysburg.
  (Photo credit: Michal Cizek/AFP/Getty Images)
  The treasure h
  
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• These Virginia Towns Can Jail, Fine Children Over 12 Who Trick-Or-Treat

  09-10-2018 17:32
  CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WJZ) — There’s a town in Virginia that can fine children up to a $100 or jail them for six months, if they go trick-or-treating and are above the age of 12.
  What?! Children could be guilty of a misdemeanor.
  And, it’s actually a law in Chesapeake, Virginia.
  According to the city’s ordinance, “If any person over the age of 12 years shall engage in the activity commonly known as “trick ortreat” or any other activity of simila
  
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• Lawyer for Woodland Hills students says federal suit against district is resolved

  09-10-2018 17:31 via post-gazette.com
  Todd Hollis said the student plaintiffs have reached a settlement agreement for more than $500,000 over civil rights claims.
  
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• Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 6

  09-10-2018 17:28
  By Matt Citak
  As we have learned through the first five weeks of the NFL season, fantasy football can be rather cruel.
  If you drafted Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones, you likely thought your team would cruise to the league championship. Yet, five weeks into the season, two of the league’s biggest and most talented stars have yet to put up the numbers we’ve come to expect from them.
  While several fantasy stars have underperformed, many contributors have fallen victim to the injury bug.
  
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• Penguins Unveil New Gold Third Jerseys

  09-10-2018 17:01
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins have unveiled their third jerseys for the 2018-19 season.
  According to the Penguins, the jerseys feature a “dynamic gold background with black sleeves and white and gold striping.”
  The uniform is completed with the addition of a gold helmet.The thread that binds us. The colors that unite us.
  We are Pittsburgh and we bleed black and gold.
  Let us introduce our third jerseys. #BurghProud
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• George Taliaferro, First African American Selected In NFL Draft, Passes Away At 91

  09-10-2018 16:54
  Bloomington, IN (CBS Local)- Former Indiana Hoosiers All-American football player George Taliaferro died on Tuesday night at the age of 91. Taliaferro was the first African-American to be selected in the NFL Draft when the Chicago Bears took him in the 13th round of the 1949 NFL Draft.
  We regret to announce that our namesake of the organization has passed away. George Taliaferro was truly a role model in the Bloomington community. We will continue to make sure his legacy lives on here and throug
  
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• U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley To Resign

  09-10-2018 16:22
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  WASHINGTON (AP) – U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley plans to resign, The Associated Press has learned.
  President Donald Trump says U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley will be “leaving” his administration “at the end of the year.”
  Trump and Haley confirmed Tuesday in the Oval Office that the president had accepted her resignation. Trump calls Haley a “very special” person “who gets it,” adding that she told him six months
  
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• Steelers’ WR Antonio Brown Sued, Accused Of Nearly Hitting Toddler With Furniture Thrown From Balcony

  09-10-2018 16:02
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is facing two lawsuits in Florida.
  According to court documents, Brown is accused of throwing furniture from the 14th story balcony of a Florida apartment building, which nearly hit a 22-month-old child.
  The alleged incident happened in April.
  PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 07: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a 47 yard touchdown reception in the second half d
  
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• McKeesport Police Seek Help Locating Missing, Endangered Teen

  09-10-2018 15:46
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  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – McKeesport Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teenager.
  According to police, Hayley Shaplye, 16, has been missing since Oct. 3.
  She is presumed to be endangered and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jacket.
  (Photo Credit: McKeesport Police)
  Shaplye is described as being 5-feet-2-inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact McKeesport Police at (412)-675-
  
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• Man Arrested After Trying To Buy $100K Vehicle With Fake ID

  09-10-2018 15:21
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  NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) – A man wanted for trying to purchase a $100,000 vehicle with a fake ID has been arrested.
  Officials say that the man entered the Jim Shorkey Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership on Route 30 in Irwin and tried to purchase the vehicle with a fake ID.
  Photo Credit: (Jim Shorkey)
  “They went to apprehend him (and) he ran out across the street into the woods,” said Sean Rattigan, general manager at the dealership.
  According to pol
  
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• PTL Links: Oct. 9, 2018

  09-10-2018 14:42
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Global Girl Gifts
  Mall At Robinson
  Wig Out For YACS
  Phipps At 125: A Glasshouse Celebration
  Visit Washington County
  California University Of Pennsylvania 
  Vulcan Fest
  Chris Higbee
  
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• Parking Rates Increasing For North Shore Lots And Garages

  09-10-2018 14:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you work Downtown and park on the North Shore, it’s probably because you’re trying to save a few bucks.
  But, now you could have to pay an extra $30 a month. The daily price will increase from $7 a day to $8 at the Gold Lot.
  It’s not just daily prices, as monthly lease holders will also will see an increase. At the Gold One garage, lease holders will see a spike anywhere from $10 to $30 per month.
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• Retirements, redistricting mean new faces, but less clout for Pa. in Congress

  09-10-2018 13:39 via post-gazette.com
  Pennsylvania, once a powerhouse in Congress, will have at least seven new House members in January, and maybe more.
  
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• Bobblehead Featuring JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Chained Bike TD Celebration Being Released

  09-10-2018 13:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled another bobblehead featuring Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
  This one shows last year’s touchdown celebration where he chained up a stationary bike on the sideline.
  (Photo Courtesy: National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum)
  That celebration came after his own bike was stolen.
  The bobblehead costs $40 and only 1,000 are available. They were produced exclusivel
  
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• Antonio Brown Sued, Accused Of Nearly Hitting Toddler With Furniture Thrown From Balcony

  09-10-2018 13:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is facing a lawsuit in Florida.
  According to court documents, Brown is accused of throwing furniture from the 14th story balcony of a Florida apartment building, which nearly hit a 22-month-old child.
  The alleged incident happened in April.
  PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 07: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a 47 yard touchdown reception in the second half duri
  
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• Priced out: Rising city housing prices push buyers to their limits

  09-10-2018 13:12 via post-gazette.com
  Houses that go on the market in some of Pittsburgh’s hottest city neighborhoods have caused buyers to bid up prices to unaffordable levels. Home shoppers who are earning modest incomes have been priced-out.
  
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• Lawmakers propose a short-term bailout of the Hill House

  09-10-2018 04:29 via post-gazette.com
  Greater Hill District Development Growth Fund would provide $600,000 so the association can operate for another four to six months.
  
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• Duquesne Light Reports Thousands Without Power

  09-10-2018 03:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Duquesne Light is reporting that nearly 4,500 customers are without power Monday night.
  Neighborhoods affected by the power outages include:East Pittsburgh
  Braddock
  North Braddock
  Squirrel Hill
  Swissvale
  Forrest Hills
  Chalfant
  and more…Representatives from the company say that equipment failure in the East End caused the power outage that began at approximately 7:30 p.m.
  Officials say that power should be restored by 10 p.m.
  
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• Downed power line causes widespread outage in eastern Pittsburgh communities

  09-10-2018 03:13 via post-gazette.com
  20 communities and suburbs were affected by Monday’s power outage.
  
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• SWAT Situation In Allentown Ends Peacefully

  09-10-2018 02:59
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  ALLENTOWN (KDKA) – A SWAT situation in Allentown ended peacefully Monday night.
  Police surrounded a home on Warrington Avenue at approximately 7 p.m. and barricaded several streets nearby.Officials say that the situation began after a person was shot on Walter Street.
  Police were able to get the shooter out of the house safely. Authorities say the situation was contained at approximately 8:40 p.m.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Argument Over Ladder Leads To Shooting, SWAT Situation In Allentown

  09-10-2018 02:59
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  ALLENTOWN (KDKA) – A suspect is in custody after a SWAT situation ended peacefully in the city’s Allentown neighborhood.
  Police said the incident came to a close with no shots fired.
  Residents in the neighborhood where the standoff occurred were told to leave their homes earlier this evening for their own safety, they’ve now been allowed to return.
  The standoff incident took place on Walter Street after police negotiators were able to talk the
  
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• Police: Man Sought For Attempting To Purchase $100K Vehicle With Fake ID

  09-10-2018 01:33
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  NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) – Police in North Huntingdon are searching for a man who attempted to buy a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with a fake ID.
  North Huntingdon Police say that the male was attempting to purchase a vehicle worth $100,000.
  Officials say that the man entered the Jim Shorkey Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership on Route 30 in Irwin and tried to purchase the vehicle with a fake ID.
  Photo Credit: (Jim Shorkey)
  “They went to apprehend hi
  
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• Manhunt Underway In North Huntingdon

  09-10-2018 01:33
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  NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) – Police in North Huntingdon are actively engaged in a manhunt.Assisting North Huntingdon Police are officers from Irwin, Jeanette and Penn Township, according to emergency dispatchers.
  It is unidentified who authorities are searching for.
  North Huntingdon Police were unable to provide further details.
  This story is developing. Details will be provided when they become available.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• U.S. House candidates Rothfus and Lamb avoid extremes in debate

  09-10-2018 01:09 via post-gazette.com
  Rothfus distanced himself from the president's words, while Lamb took on people who talk about impeaching Trump.
  
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• Rothfus And Lamb Both Agree And Disagree On Key Issues

  09-10-2018 00:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Both Republican U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus and Democratic U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb showed up for their first televised debate at KDKA-TV in what is the only race between two incumbent congressmen in the nation.
  Ken Rice moderated the debate with questions from Lynne Hayes-Freeland and Jon Delano and a wide spectrum of issues were covered like hearings on Dr. Ford’s sexual abuse charges and Justice Kavanaugh’s response.
  “The
  
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• Petition asks Pittsburgh Marathon to drop Chick-fil-A sponsorship over chain's gay-rights stance

  09-10-2018 00:24 via post-gazette.com
  More than 900 people have signed the online petition created by Pittsburgh resident Jodi Hirsh of Sequal Consulting.
  
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• Parkway East Raining Concrete On Cars, Residents Below

  09-10-2018 00:20
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  GREENFIELD (KDKA) – Folks in The Run are used to the sound of cars rushing above on the parkway east, but for a solid three weeks, and all through the night, it’s been the sound of jackhammers.
  “It was like having a jackhammer in your living room. Like having a live person with a jackhammer in your living room,” said resident Tom Andrea.The sleepless residents complained about PennDOT’s resurfacing project and have gotten the jackh
  
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• RAND study shows 'restorative practices' have positive effect on Pittsburgh Public Schools

  09-10-2018 00:10 via post-gazette.com
  The preliminary study showed suspensions dropped faster in schools using restorative practices, especially at the elementary level. 
  
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• Army Corps Of Engineers Set To Remove Nuclear Waste From Parks Twp. Site

  09-10-2018 00:06
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  APOLLO (KDKA) – The Army Corps of Engineers recently secured a grant to finally cleanup nuclear waste materials at a long-debated site in Armstrong County.
  Now, there’s concern there’s far more material there than they’re prepared for.
  So what’s really buried there? And how dangerous is it?
  When she was little girl in Apollo, Patty Ameno played near the Numec Nuclear Materials Plant and their 55-gallon drums of nuclear waste.
  Numec
  
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