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• 2018 Becomes Pittsburgh’s Wettest Year On Record

  31-12-2018 23:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With less than 24 hours to go, 2018 became Pittsburgh’s wettest year on record.
  A rainy New Year’s Eve pushed the precipitation total for the year over 57.41 inches around 5 p.m.
  That 57.41-inch record was set back in 2004, thanks in part to Hurricanes Ivan and Frances.BREAKING WEATHER: With the latest observation just in, .34" of rain has fallen, so far today.This means 2018 will go down as the wettest year on record in Pi
  
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• Police: East Hills Car Crash Possibly Connected To North Braddock Homicide

  31-12-2018 22:54
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  EAST HILLS (KDKA) — Police are investigating a car crash in East Hills that may be connected to a homicide in North Braddock.
  According to police, officers were following, but not chasing, a white SUV on Sunrise Avenue just before 3 p.m. Monday when the driver crashed into a home near Robinson Boulevard. The driver then got out of the vehicle and ran away.JUST IN:Driver flees after crashing vehicle into home in East Hills; possibly related to North Braddo
  
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• Report: Disagreement With Teammate Led To Steelers WR Antonio Brown Missing Bengals Game

  31-12-2018 22:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown did not play in Sunday’s season finale against the Bengals, but reports say it wasn’t because of an injury.
  Brown experienced some knee discomfort after the Saints game and missed some practice time in the days leading up to the Bengals game. He was listed as inactive against the Bengals.
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, however, that Brown had a disagreement with a teammate Wednesda
  
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• Butler City Police K-9 Dies

  31-12-2018 21:28
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  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — The Butler City Police Department says their K-9 officer has died.
  Police Chief Bob O’Neill says K-9 Gunner seemed to be feeling ill on Thursday evening so his handler, Lieutenant Grooms, took Gunner to the veterinarian.
  The vet found that Gunner had many irreparable internal issues. O’Neill says Gunner was laid to rest at the hospital.
  (Photo Courtesy: Butler City Police)
  According to O’Neill, Gunner had been with t
  
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• State Police Shift Focus Of Search For A Missing Man Back To Pittsburgh

  31-12-2018 20:17
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The search for a missing man in Armstrong County continues nearly a week since he went missing.
  Pennsylvania State Police confirm that they are sending an investigator to an Mt. Washington restaurant that claims they server Himes the day he went missing.
  (Photo Credit: Submitted)
  “Right now, we have no sign at all,” said South Buffalo Township Fire Chief Randall Brozenick.
  RELATED STORY: Crews Focus On Pond In Search For Mi
  
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• Body Pulled From Ohio River On New Year’s Eve

  31-12-2018 19:29
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A body was pulled from the Ohio River Monday morning.Emergency responders were dispatched to the Emsworth Lock and Dam at approximately 10:35 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting that there was a body in the water.Ohio Township Police and paramedics found a man floating face down in the river. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.Allegheny County Police homicide detectives were called to
  
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• NFL Team Grades Week 17: Ravens, Bears, Colts Show Up

  31-12-2018 18:28
  By Steve Silverman
  The final week of the regular season saw its share of we-don’t-care blowouts, but sensational performances by the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts were the lasting impression created in Week 17. The Bears overpowered an opponent on the road that had to have the game; the Browns lost but played sensationally; while the Ravens and Colts came through when they needed it most.
  Josh Allen (Photo Credit: Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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• Dead Body Discovered Under Grill In North Braddock

  31-12-2018 17:51
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  NORTH BRADDOCK (KDKA) – A body was discovered in North Braddock on New Year’s Eve following ShotSpotter notifications the day before.Police in North Braddock say that they received ShotSpotter notifications late Sunday evening in the area of Jones Street and Hawkins Avenue. When police searched the area, they were unable to locate anything.Monday morning, a resident came out of his home in the 700-block of Hawkins Avenue and found a man who dead on
  
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• 18-Year-Old Found Dead In North Braddock

  31-12-2018 17:51
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  NORTH BRADDOCK (KDKA) – A young man was found dead in North Braddock on Monday morning.
  Police in North Braddock say that they received a ShotSpotter notification around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Jones Street and Hawkins Avenue.Witnesses told officers they saw a person shooting from a white SUV and another person on foot. When police searched the area, they were unable to locate a shooting.
  Monday morning, someone called 911 to say they saw a man
  
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• Elizabeth Warren Makes Big Move Toward 2020 Presidential Run

  31-12-2018 17:23
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  WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency, hoping her reputation as a populist fighter can help her navigate a Democratic field that could include nearly two dozen candidates.
  “No matter what our differences, most of us want the same thing,” the 69-year-old Massachusetts Democrat said in a video that highlights her family’s history in Okla
  
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• Report: Packers, Broncos And Browns Will Request To Interview Steelers O-Line Coach Mike Munchak

  31-12-2018 17:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As Black Monday sets in for the NFL, the coaching carousel begins to spin around the league.
  Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak has sparked the interest of a couple of teams who are in need of a new head coach.
  Reports say that the Denver Broncos, who just fired Vance Joseph after two seasons, and the Cleveland Browns are set to request an interview with the NFL Hall of Famer.
  “Broncos requested permission to interview fo
  
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• Report: Broncos And Browns Will Request To Interview Steelers O-Line Coach Mike Munchak

  31-12-2018 17:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As Black Monday sets in for the NFL, the coaching carousel begins to spin around the league.
  Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak has sparked the interest of a couple of teams who are in need of a new head coach.
  Reports say that the Denver Broncos, who just fired Vance Joseph after two seasons, and the Cleveland Browns are set to request an interview with the NFL Hall of Famer.
  “Broncos requested permission to interview fo
  
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• What Psychic Nikki Sees For Us In 2019

  31-12-2018 17:15
  By Norm Elrod
  Psychic Nikki, psychic to the stars, is always in a good mood this time of year. December is a month of celebration, for enjoying family and friends. It’s also a time for reflecting on the previous year and looking forward to the year ahead. Many of Nikki’s predictions for the last year came to pass, so what does she see in the year ahead?
  As the calendar turns from 2018 to 2019, and Father Time passes on his wisdom to the Baby New Year, we asked Psychic Nikki to shed s
  
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• Warm Temperatures, Rain Force Boyce Park Ski Slopes To Close

  31-12-2018 17:01
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  PLUM (KDKA) – Warmer temperatures and rain on New Year’s Eve forced the Boyce Park Ski Area to close on the final day of 2018.
  Allegheny County posted on Twitter that the ski area will be closed due to the mild temperatures and forecasted heavy rain.Due to today's warm temperatures and heavy rain, Boyce Park ski slopes and snow tubing will be closed. Slopes and tubing will be open 12:00 noon-9:30 p.m. on New Year's Day, weather and conditions permit
  
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• Bengals Head Coach And McDonald, Pa. Native Marvin Lewis Fired

  31-12-2018 16:51
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  CINCINNATI (AP/KDKA) – The Bengals have fired coach Marvin Lewis, ending a 16-year stay in Cincinnati that included a record five straight playoff appearances without so much as one win.
  The move Monday ends the second-longest head coaching tenure in the league. New England’s Bill Belichick is wrapping up his 19th season with another postseason berth. He’s won five Super Bowls and made eight appearances in the title game.
  Lewis leaves Cincinna
  
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• They Eat What? New Year’s Food Traditions Around The World

  31-12-2018 16:41
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  (CNN) — Americans who celebrate on New Year’s Eve with a bottle of champagne, party hats and a kiss at midnight have an important lesson to learn from the rest of the world and even certain regions of the USA: New Year’s Day is meant for food.
  As the new year arrives around the globe, special cakes and breads abound, as do long noodles (representing long life), field peas (representing coins), herring (representing abundance) and pigs (represe
  
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• PTL Links: Dec. 31, 2018

  31-12-2018 15:18
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:
  Highmark First Night“Hamilton” in PittsburghAnimal FreindsSun BowlAnimal General
  
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• 2018 Year-In-Review: 10 Craziest Stories Of The Year

  31-12-2018 14:54
  (CBS Local)– 2018 was a crazy year! While every year features ridiculous and wacky stories, this year deserves its own category. People started eating Tide Pods, Starbucks was caught serving a drink with blood and a pet monkey attacked its owner.
  In honor of the end of 2018 and the start of 2019, here are the top 10 craziest stories from our websites around the country.
  Doctors Find Ketchup Packet Stuck In Woman For 6 Years
  A woman in Great Britain had abdomen pain for six year and ha
  
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• 29 States Have Minimum Wages Above The Federal And Pa. Level

  31-12-2018 14:46
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  (AP) – The federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour has remained the same since 2009. Since then, 29 states and the District of Columbia have set minimum wages above the federal level. Twenty states have minimum wage increases taking effect around the start of the new year.
  Here’s a look at states exceeding the federal minimum wage, with their current wage and, where applicable, the new one:
  Alaska: current $9.84, new $9.89.
  Arizona: current $10.50, ne
  
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• New Year’s Eve Celebrations Could Be Hindered By Rain, Wind Advisory

  31-12-2018 14:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – New Year’s Eve celebrations across the region will face some hazards Monday evening.Rain and heavy winds are expected to batter the western Pa. area starting Monday evening. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a wind advisory starting at 9 p.m.
  According to the NWS, a cold front moving into the area will be driven by wind gusts. KDKA meteorologist Ron Smiley predicts wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph at times.
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• New Year’s Eve Security In Times Square To Include Drone For The First Time

  31-12-2018 13:51
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  NEW YORK CITY (CBS NEWS) – It’s New Year’s Eve, and billions of people around the world plan to ring in the new year tonight. In New York City, more than one million people are expected to pack into Times Square. Roughly 7,000 New York City Police Department officers and heavily armed counter-terrorism teams will be standing by to keep them safe.
  For the first time, an NYPD drone will be part of their aerial arsenal. It’s designed to sup
  
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• Two Injured In Overnight Shadyside Accident

  31-12-2018 13:30
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  SHADYSIDE (KDKA) – Two people were injured during an accident in Shadyside early Monday morning.The accident that happened at the corner of South Negley Avenue and Negley Avenue sent two people to area hospitals. The accident happened shortly after 2:30 a.m.
  Initial reports show that one vehicle may have run a red light.
  Police are investigating the accident.
  
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• Fort Pitt Museum To Close For Cleaning, Adding New Artifacts

  31-12-2018 13:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Fort Pitt Museum will close for more than a month to allow for crews to add new pieces and enhance existing exhibits.Starting on Jan. 1, the museum will close for curators to clean the museum’s diorama as well as place some newly acquired pieces for the public to see.
  One addition that visitors at the Point State Park museum will see is an old whiskey still.Staff members will also be preparing for the museum’s 50th anni
  
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• Officials Investigating Suspicious Fire At West Mifflin Hair Salon

  31-12-2018 12:25
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Police and firefighters responded to a reported fire at a salon Monday morning.Emergency responders were called to A Touch Of Heaven Hair Boutique on Texas Avenue in West Mifflin after witnesses say that they saw a man dressed in black pouring gasoline on the building. Shortly after, witnesses say they saw the building catch fire.
  #MORE: The Fire Marshal is on scene in West Mifflin this morning. Some witnesses say they saw a man pour
  
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• New Year’s Eve Forecast Could Threaten Celebrations

  31-12-2018 12:09
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Grab the umbrella, rain is expected to arrive this morning after 8 a.m. and stick around through the day.
  At this point model data shows some breaks in the rain beginning after 10 p.m. tonight, meaning we may be counting down into 2019 with dry, warm and windy conditions.
  We need 0.34” of rain to set a new record for yearly rain and at this point it looks like we will easily get there with time to spare. New record rain numbers c
  
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• Steelers’ Win Against Bengals Not Enough To Make Playoffs, Disappointing Fans

  31-12-2018 06:14
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the first time in five years, the Steelers are not going to the playoffs, leaving many fans speechless Sunday night.
  Pregame excitement was anything but typical with Steelers fans rooting for the Browns, who had to beat the Baltimore Ravens in order for the Steelers to make it to the playoffs.
  “The Steelers are going to win. The Browns, who we never root for, are going to win. Crazy, I know!” one fan said.
  “One hu
  
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• State Police: Man Threatened To Fight Bar Patrons, Bartender Then Ran From Police

  31-12-2018 06:01
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  CENTER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — State police say a Butler County man caused a disturbance at a bar before fleeing from police Sunday.
  It happened around 10 p.m. at the Belmont Bar in Center Township.
  According to state police, 39-year-old William Barbary, of Butler, was inside the bar when he began threatening to fight patrons and the bartender.
  When state troopers arrived on the scene, Barbary was standing in the parking lot. When the bartender identified Barba
  
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• Woman In Critical Condition After McKeesport Shooting

  31-12-2018 03:22
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  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — A woman is in critical condition after a shooting in McKeesport.
  Allegheny County Police say County 911 received multiple calls about a woman being shot inside a home on 31st Street near Rockwood Street just before 7 p.m. Sunday.
  When McKeesport Police and emergency medical services arrived at the home, they found a 46-year-old woman suffering from a single gunshot wound.
  The victim was transported by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh
  
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• Steelers Announce 2019 Opponents After Missing Out On Playoffs

  31-12-2018 03:11
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With no playoffs in their immediate future, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their 2019 opponents Sunday evening.
  At home, the Steelers will face the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, the Buffalo Bills, the Miami Dolphins, the winner of Sunday night’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans, the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams.
  For away games, the Steelers will play th
  
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• Fayette County Man Killed In Head-On Crash

  31-12-2018 02:54
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  WHARTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A Fayette County man was killed in a head-on collision in Wharton Township on Sunday.
  It happened around 12:15 p.m. on National Pike.
  State police say a 50-year-old man driving a pickup truck was traveling east on National Pike when he traveled into the westbound lane and struck another vehicle head-on.
  Photo Courtesy of Ed Riedmann
  The driver of the second vehicle, 68-year-old Norman Joseph Ciaccia, of Fayette County, was p
  
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• Vehicle Catches Fire In Fort Pitt Tunnel

  31-12-2018 02:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A vehicle fire shut down the Fort Pitt Tunnels on Sunday night as Steelers fans were trying to get home.
  The fire broke out just before 8:30 p.m. in the outbound tunnel.
  In a photo, a cloud of smoke can be seen inside the tunnel.
  (Photo Credit: RMadisyn/Twitter)
  According to emergency dispatchers, the Fort Pitt Tunnels were closed in both directions while crews removed the vehicle.
  Officials said the inbound lanes reopened around 8:40
  
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• Steelers Edge Bengals 16-13 But Miss Out On AFC North Title

  31-12-2018 02:06
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ben Roethlisberger passed for 287 yards and a touchdown, newly acquired kicker Matt McCrane booted three field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Cincinnati Bengals 16-13 on Sunday.
  Still, it wasn’t enough for Pittsburgh to win its third straight AFC North title. The Steelers (9-6-1) saw their chance at capturing the division end when Baltimore held off Cleveland 26-24.
  A significant portion of the team remained on the fie
  
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• Family Of Tree Of Life Shooting Victims Encourages Random Acts Of Kindness

  31-12-2018 01:17
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The family of two Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims is thanking the city for their support and urging Pittsburghers to share random acts of kindness.
  Brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal, ages 59 and 54 respectively, were both killed in the shooting on Oct. 27.
  David and Cecil Rosenthal (Photo Courtesy: Best Buddies)
  The Rosenthal family took out a full page in Sunday’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to say, “We are thankful f
  
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• Sausage Products Recalled Due To Possible Metal Contamination

  31-12-2018 00:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than 11,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and pork sausage products are being recalled because they might be contaminated with pieces of metal.
  The recall affects R.L. Zeigler Co. Red Hot chicken and pork sausage items that were produced on Nov. 29 and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
  The following products are being recalled:24-oz. plastic packages containing approximately 9 links of “ZEIGLER A TRADITION OF GREAT TA
  
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