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• Penguins’ Kris Letang Day-To-Day With Lower Body Injury

  15-12-2018 23:31
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will not play Saturday night after being injured in Friday’s game.
  Coach Mike Sullivan said Saturday that Letang is day-to-day with a lower body injury.Coach Sullivan on the status of Kris Letang: “He is not going to play tonight. He is day-to-day with a lower-body injury… It could have been a lot worse. We’re going to take it each day as it comes. We have other capabl
  
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• Campus Vaping Ban Gets Initial Approval From WVU Board

  15-12-2018 23:13
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  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University’s Board of Governors has given initial approval to a ban on using electronic cigarettes on campus.
  The Dominion Post reports the change to the university’s tobacco and smoke free campus rule was unanimously approved on first reading Friday. There will be a public comment period before the proposal goes back for final adoption.
  In addition to the ban, the proposal will create a Tobacco and Smoke
  
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• Man Wins Partial Acquittal In Retrial In SRU Student’s Shooting Death

  15-12-2018 23:05
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A man whose murder conviction was overturned in what authorities called the drug-related robbery of a college student has been acquitted of the charge at retrial but convicted on other counts.
  Allegheny County jurors on Friday acquitted 22-year-old Jon Lee of Swissvale of third-degree murder but convicted him of conspiracy and robbery in the June 2012 death of 20-year-old Jordan Coyner.
  The Slippery Rock University student was slain at h
  
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• Student's body discovered on roof of University of Pittsburgh dormitory

  15-12-2018 22:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  Authorities have not yet released the name of the dead person.
  
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• Body found on Pitt dorm roof

  15-12-2018 22:20 via post-gazette.com
  
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• Steelers Place Gilbert On Injured Reserve List, Downgrade Conner To Doubtful

  15-12-2018 22:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert on the reserve/injured list and downgraded running back James Conner to doubtful for Sunday’s game.
  Gilbert has missed the past seven games due to a knee injury and was already ruled as “out” for the Steelers’ game against the Patriots.
  The move allowed the team to activate wide receiver Eli Rogers to the team’s 53-man roster.
  Rogers has a
  
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• Allegheny County Jail Inmate Dies At Hospital

  15-12-2018 21:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An Allegheny County Jail inmate was hospitalized and later died Saturday.
  Allegheny County Jail Warden Orlando Harper says a male inmate began experiencing breathing distress around 10:50 a.m.
  Paramedics were called to the jail, and medical and correctional officers administered aid to the inmate until paramedics arrived.
  The inmate was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead just after 12:15 p.m.
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• Dead Body Found On Roof Of Pitt Dorm

  15-12-2018 20:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A deceased body was found at one of the University of Pittsburgh residence halls on Saturday, a day before the student dormitories close for the holidays.
  Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  University Police were called when the body was found on the roof of Lothop Hall on Lothrop Street in Oakland.Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  After the Pitt Police were on the scene, the City of Pittsburgh Homicide Unit and the Medical Examiner’s Off
  
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• Body Found On Roof Of Pitt Dorm

  15-12-2018 20:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A body was found at a University of Pittsburgh residence hall on Saturday, one day before the student dormitories close for the holidays.
  Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  University Police were called when the body was found on the roof of Lothop Hall on Lothrop Street in Oakland.Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  After the Pitt Police were on the scene, the City of Pittsburgh Homicide Unit and the Medical Examiner’s Office took over the
  
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• SS Mercer Pens Farewell To Pittsburgh After Signing With Tigers

  15-12-2018 19:52
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  (KDKA) — Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer is officially a former member of the club after finalizing a $5.25 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers at the winter meetings this week.
  Shortly after to deal was signed, Mercer penned a heartfelt thank you to Pirates fans on Twitter.pic.twitter.com/hGeEmVaw8M
  — Jordy Mercer (@jordy_mercer) December 14, 2018
  “Thank you for the past seven year of making my dreams come tr
  
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• Furry Tails: Swiss, Charlotte & Mario Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  15-12-2018 19:19
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• Former, Current Steelers Participate In Children’s Home Jubilee

  15-12-2018 18:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center hosted “The Children’s Home’s Holiday Jubilee” on Saturday.
  Families participated in holiday crafts, enjoyed snacks, met Santa, mingled with former and current Pittsburgh Steelers and donated an unwrapped, donated gift to place under the holiday trees.
  Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  The Bus Stops Here Foundation, PITT VETS, Jerome Bettis and his fo
  
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• St. James AME Distributes Toys, Serves Breakfast

  15-12-2018 18:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least 100 children received new toys and clothing at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in East Liberty on Saturday.
  Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  The event took place at the church on Lincoln Avenue starting at 9 p.m. and included a warm breakfast.
  
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• Steelers WR Smith-Schuster Poses As Reporter To Have Fun With Fans

  15-12-2018 17:53
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is working on a second career.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  The talented receiver posed as a reporter and went undercover at Dick’s Sporting Goods questioning patrons about who is the NFL’s best receiver, among other questions. He posted the video on his Instagram account.
  Smith-Schuster’s jersey is currently the seventh-best selling jersey in the league and the Steelers as
  
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• Report: Construction On Manmade Blue Lagoon Could Start In 2019

  15-12-2018 17:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If all goes according to plan, work on a $700 million development could begin on the North Shore next year.
  According to the Pittsburgh Business Times, Millcraft Investments is looking to use two sites near the Rivers Casino for mixed-use development that would include a hotel, condos, apartment buildings, retail and office space.
  (Photo Courtesy: Millcraft Investments)
  But that isn’t the best part.
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• Man-Made Lagoon Centerpieces Proposed North Shore Development

  15-12-2018 17:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If all goes according to plan, work on a $700-million development could begin on the North Shore next year.
  Millcrest Investments is looking to use two sites near the Rivers Casino for mixed-use development that would include a hotel, condos, apartment buildings, retail and office space.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  But that isn’t the best part.
  The project, call “Esplanade,” also includes a 12-foot deep man-made lagoon and a F
  
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• Court Rejects Bill Cosby’s Bid For Release Pending Appeal For New Trial

  15-12-2018 15:42
  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected a request from Bill Cosby to be released on bail while he appeals his sexual assault conviction.
  
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• PA AG Shapiro: I Will Continue To Enforce Affordable Care Act

  15-12-2018 15:19
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  (KDKA) – After a federal judge in Texas ruled that former President Barack Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is unconstitutional, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said the ruling will not affect Pennsylvanians.
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  “Pennsylvanians should be assured that I will continue to enforce the ACA’s vital protections for individuals with preexisting conditions,” Shapiro said in a statement. &ldqu
  
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• The week's best reads: Edinboro students vs. their school, Old Bay vs. New Bae, and more

  15-12-2018 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Edinboro students vs. their school. Old Bay vs. New Bae. Lordstown holds its breath.
  
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• Rivers Sportsbook Officially Opens After Successful Test Run

  15-12-2018 14:07
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Rivers Casino Pittsburgh received approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to officially open its sportsbook after it completed a two-day operational test period.Photo Credit: KDKA
  “We’ve had a great reaction from our guests and the community to our soft launch, and we’re very excited to begin daily operations,” said Rivers Casino General Manager Bill Keena. “Many, many people have collaborated
  
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• Traffic Moving After Parkway Closure Due To Accident Involving Tractor-Trailer, Pedestrian

  15-12-2018 13:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Traffic is moving on the Parkway East after an accident involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer caused a major backup earlier on Saturday morning.
  Photo Courtesy of 511pa.com
  The cause for the backup was a crash near mile marker 73.5 that involved a pedestrian, who was transported to UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh in serious condition.According to the police, the crash occurred when the pedestrian was standing in the left lane of the pa
  
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• Traffic Moving After Parkway Closure Due Accident Involving Tractor-Trailer, Pedestrian

  15-12-2018 13:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Traffic is moving on the Parkway East after an accident involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer caused a major backup earlier on Saturday morning.
  Photo Courtesy of 511pa.com
  The cause for the backup was a crash near mile marker 73.5 that involved a pedestrian, who was transported to UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh in serious condition.According to the police, the crash occurred when the pedestrian was standing in the left lane of the pa
  
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• Friends, Family Remember 2 Killed In Ambridge Gas Station Shooting

  15-12-2018 05:20
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  AMBRIDGE (KDKA) — At an Ambridge gas station on Merchant Street where two men were shot and killed hours earlier, Friday night there was an emotional gathering of friends and relatives of the two 29-year-old shooting victims, Brandon Everett and Lamar Seymour.
  “My heart just breaks for my grandkids and my daughter, and some of the stuff these young kids are doing is just nonsense. It’s just time to wake up and realize how short life is,”
  
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• Rivers Casino sportsbook receives green light for permanent operations

  15-12-2018 05:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  North Shore site wins approval from Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board after two-day test period. 
  
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• Mall At Robinson Evacuated After Power Outage

  15-12-2018 05:10
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An electrical problem knocked out power to the Mall at Robinson and other businesses in the area Friday night.
  Just before 7 p.m., the lights began to flicker in the mall, eventually leaving shoppers and employees in the dark.
  “I really don’t know. Just smelled smoke and they’re evacuating and trying to figure out where it’s coming from,” store owner Neil Nichols said.
  There are reports that a rooftop gene
  
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• Pittsburgh’s 4 Best Spots To Score Affordable Greek Fare

  15-12-2018 04:43
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Looking for a mouthwatering Greek meal near you?
  BFG Café. | Photo: Scott S./Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Greek restaurants around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
  1. The Greek Gourmet
  Photo: Leila I./Yelp
  Topping the list is The Greek Gourmet. Located at 2130 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill South, the Greek spot is the highest rated inex
  
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• DeSmith Shines With 48 Saves As Penguins Slip By Bruins 5-3

  15-12-2018 04:22
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jake Guentzel tipped in Kris Letang’s shot midway through the third period to fend off a Boston rally, and Pittsburgh goaltender Casey DeSmith made it stand up as the Penguins beat the Bruins 5-3 on Friday night.
  Boston’s Chris Wagner and David Krejci scored in a 54-second span of the third to erase a two-goal deficit but Guentzel responded by redirecting Letang’s drive from the point by Jaroslav Halak with 9:13 left to
  
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• Boyce Park Opens To Skiers Despite Warmer Temperatures

  15-12-2018 03:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Boyce Park opened to skiers Friday afternoon.
  “We have 3 to 4 foot of snow. If it rains, we’ll lose a little bit, but not a whole lot,” Tom Merrick, from Boyce Park, said.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  With the higher temperatures this week, it might seem like it’s too warm to snow, but there is a difference between manmade snow and natural snow.
  “The snow that we make doesn’t seem like it melts nearly as qui
  
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• Teens Accused Of Killing Pizza Delivery Driver To Stand Trial

  15-12-2018 03:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people accused of killing a local pizza delivery driver during an alleged attempted robbery will stand trial.
  D’Ambrosse Garland, 18, and Timothy Walls, 17, will stand trial fro the murder of AbdulGhaniyu Sanusi in October.
  Sanusi was delivering pizzas for Dominoes Pizza to an address on Penn Avenue when he was called and told to drive to North St. Clair Street instead. A witness said they heard the suspects demanding money j
  
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• Pittsburgh Included In Apple’s Massive Job Expansion

  15-12-2018 02:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Apple’s announcement that its massive expansion will include Pittsburgh is being welcomed by local leaders.
  Pittsburgh has made Apple’s list of cities around the country being targeted for new jobs and opportunities. The company announced plans for expansion in Pittsburgh, New York and Boulder, Colo.
  Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald believes it’s one of the benefits of Pittsburgh making the short list for Am
  
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• Power Outage Forces Closure Of Mall At Robinson, Firefighters On Scene

  15-12-2018 02:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Firetrucks were seen outside the Mall at Robinson on Friday evening after a power outage.
  According to a tweet from the mall, a power outage forced the mall to shut down for the night just before 8 p.m.Do to a power outage, the Mall will be closed for the rest of the evening. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
  — The Mall at Robinson (@MallatRobinson) December 15, 2018
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• 2 Killed In Shooting At Ambridge Gas Station, 4 Facing Charges

  15-12-2018 01:35
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  AMBRIDGE (KDKA) – Four people are facing charges after a shooting at a gas station in Ambridge that left two people dead early Friday morning.
  It was an emotional scene in Ambridge once family and friends realized that two of their loved ones were dead. Police tape surrounded the Sunoco gas station on Merchant Street, while police from multiple departments investigated and gathered evidence. Two pieces of evidence are a black SUV and a silver sedan, which
  
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• Police Say Man Used Distraction, Sleight Of Hand To Steal Gift Cards

  15-12-2018 00:51
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  MOUNT PLEASANT (KDKA) — State police say the man who recently ripped off a Mount Pleasant store would make a great magician.
  However his act wasn’t on stage, but in a Dollar General and it wasn’t to entertain the clerk. The whole event seemed normal at first.
  Troopers say a lone male walked in to buy gift cards. The suspect placed five $100 bills on the counter. But just after he lays out the big money, he distracts the clerk using deception a
  
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• Scattered Showers Kick Off Weekend In Western Pa.

  15-12-2018 00:33
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Rain showers will continue to spread across the area Friday evening, setting us up for scattered showers to kick off the weekend.
  If you like mild temperatures, you will at least have that working in your favor.
  High temperatures Saturday will inch toward 50 degrees again.Late Saturday, the rain will become more “scattered,” meaning you can expect some breaks in the precipitation. This rain will fizzle out by lunchtime Sund
  
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• PPG Working With Penguins, NHL To Develop Color-Changing Coating For Pucks

  15-12-2018 00:28
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For hockey players, having to play with a puck that isn’t properly chilled can be frustrating.
  Pucks are made of vulcanized rubber and if they are warm, they’ll bounce all over the ice. So, pucks are normally frozen before a game to ensure that they slide better on the ice.
  “Freezing a puck eliminates bouncing, and game officials closely monitor the puck for temperature changes that affect performance while in play,&r
  
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• Man convicted after new trial in connection with 2012 fatal shooting

  15-12-2018 00:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jon Lee was convicted of charges stemming from the incident that led to the death of Jordan Coyner, 20, a Slippery Rock University student.
  
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• Police: Man Exposed Himself To Female Gas Station Employee

  15-12-2018 00:21
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  IRWIN (KDKA) — State police say what one man allegedly did the Valero gas station in Irwin can be summed up in a few words like disgusting and unspeakable.
  Investigators say the male exposed himself to the female clerk on duty, allegedly preparing for the act before he even entered the store.
  Video shows the individual buying an ice tea, walking up to the counter, then displaying cash and a lot more.
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  State police say this kind of activity
  
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