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• Service For Service: Pittsburgh Veteran Gives Back, One Paint Job At A Time

  15-02-2019 23:25
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  TAMPA, Fla. (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh veteran is giving back to fellow veterans, one paint job at a time, and he’s getting some help from several Pittsburgh natives along the way.Chris Lazar is a native Pittsburgher, and co-owner of Visual Enhancements, a painting company located in Tampa, Florida.Lazar and his partner and co-owner Ray Pardini, who is also a Pittsburgh native, are on a mission to paint the homes of one veteran a month during 2019.&ldquo
  
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• Stream The Genesis Open

  15-02-2019 23:10
  The Genesis Open comes to you live from the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.
  
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• Now at Rivers Casino, Vegas oddsmaking legend is bullish on Pa. sports betting

  15-02-2019 22:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  Trafford’s Jimmy Vaccaro is no longer setting odds, but he’s happy to be involved in newly legal pastime where he grew up.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Wintry Mix To End Weekend, Could Create Tricky Travel Conditions

  15-02-2019 22:47
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The weekend starts with quiet weather, however it won’t say quiet through the whole weekend.
  Saturday comes with cooler temperatures and a mix of sunshine and clouds. Overall, not a bad way to get the weekend started.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Sunday is a different story. Early in the day, expect cloudy skies. During the afternoon and evening, snow, rain,
  
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• 2nd Egg Of 2019 Spotted In Hays Bald Eagle Nest

  15-02-2019 22:21
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  HAYS (KDKA) — A second egg has been spotted in the Hays bald eagle nest.
  The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania says the egg became visible around 4 p.m. Friday.
  (Photo Credit: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania)
  The first egg was spotted Tuesday evening.WATCH LIVE HERE: Hays Bald Eagle CamThe Audubon Society says there is typically a 2 to 4 day span in between laying eggs.
  
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• Turnpike Closing Between Pittsburgh And Irwin This Weekend For Overhead Bridge Removal

  15-02-2019 21:17
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you plan on driving the Turnpike this weekend, be prepared for an early morning closure that’s part of a much bigger road project.
  The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says crews will be closing the toll road between the Pittsburgh, Exit #57, to Irwin, Exit #67, interchanges in both directions.
  That closure is scheduled for Sunday morning, starting at midnight till 5 a.m., weather permitting.
  During the five-hour closure, crew
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Gregory Polanco Could Return From Injury By May

  15-02-2019 21:00
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  BRADENTON (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco says that he could be back with the team earlier than once thought.Polanco told KDKA-TV that he could return from injury as early as May.Polanco was scheduled to be otu 7-9 months after shoulder surgery. He hurt his shoulder on an awkward slide into second base towards the end of last season. He was scheduled to be back in June initially.
  Rich Walsh will have a full report tonight on KDKA-TV
  
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• Electronic signs on stately Heinz Hall? No way, says Scenic Pittsburgh

  15-02-2019 20:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  "The proposed electronic signs will detract from the historic character and architecture of Heinz Hall and the [Golden Triangle] district."
  
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• Penguins Defenseman Justin Schultz Activated Off IR, Game-Time Decision Against Flames

  15-02-2019 20:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Justin Schultz off of injured reserve and is a game-time decision against the Calgary Flames.The Penguins made the official roster move Friday afternoon.“The Penguins have activated defenseman Justin Schultz from injured reserve. Schultz has missed the past 53 games after fracturing his left leg on Oct. 13 in Montreal. @6Schultz6 is a game-time decision for tomorrow’s game v
  
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• Health Dept.: Rabid Raccoon Discovered In Green Tree Borough

  15-02-2019 20:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Officials with the Allegheny County Health Department say a rabid raccoon was found in Green Tree Borough.
  According to health officials, the raccoon was found in the 1500 block of Glencoe Avenue and brought to a Health Department facility where it tested positive for rabies.
  It is the third rabid animal reported in Allegheny County so far this year. The previous two include a bat and another raccoon.
  The Health Department is reminding
  
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• Pennsylvanians Pay Out $132M For Medical Marijuana In First Year

  15-02-2019 20:23
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State officials say Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program provided the drug nearly 600,000 times during its first year of sales.
  The Wolf Administration said Friday that more than 83,000 people have purchased medical marijuana at the 45 dispensaries that are up and running.
  Statewide medical marijuana sales totaled $132 million in the past year.In its first year of operation, Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program helped
  
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• Top union official gets URA board chairmanship

  15-02-2019 20:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  SEIU’s Sam Williamson focused on making Pittsburgh a ‘city for all.’
  
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• From The Thunderbolt To The Moon: A Piece Of Pittsburgh Is Headed On A Lunar Mission

  15-02-2019 20:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A piece of Pittsburgh will soon be going on a lunar adventure.
  The Heinz History Center finally has a winner in their poll on which piece of the Steel City to send to the moon.The History Center teamed with Pittsburgh-based space robotics company Astrobotic for the project, and the public was given the opportunity to vote.
  And the winner is, a token from Kennywood Park with more than 51 percent of the vote.
  (Source: Heinz History Cente
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: Car Seat Safety

  15-02-2019 19:32
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar: Feb. 15, 2019

  15-02-2019 19:30
  Check out this week's Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar!
  
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• Turnpike to close for 5 hours Sunday morning between Irwin and Pittsburgh/Monroeville

  15-02-2019 19:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  A bridge will be removed between Irwin and Pittsburgh/Monroeville Sunday, closing the Pennsylvania Turnpike from midnight to 5 a.m.
  
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• Lt. Gov. Fetterman: Clairton Coke Works 'needs to be rebuilt' to high standards

  15-02-2019 18:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said the continued operation of the fire-damaged plant was “critical to the communities.”
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: El Niño Is Back, Which Could Mean An Early Spring In Western Pa.

  15-02-2019 18:47
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You may have heard that El Niño conditions are back. NOAA has declared a weak El Niño pattern will stick around through at least spring.
  So what does this mean for Pennsylvania?
  First off, let’s talk about what El Niño is.
  El Niño is a global wind pattern. It is detected by measuring the water temperature off the west coast of South America. Warmer water is one of a couple of signs of El Niño co
  
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• ‘That’s Really Sad’: Many Loyal Payless ShoeSource Shoppers Upset The Chain May File For Bankruptcy

  15-02-2019 18:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Discount shoe retailer Payless ShoeSource has more than 2,000 stores across the United States, including many here in the Pittsburgh area.
  But there are now reports that the retail chain is planning to close all of of them when it files for bankruptcy later this month.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “I think that’s really sad, because they have nice styles, and their prices are nice, too,” said Sonya Johnson, who shops at the s
  
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• Wilkinsburg School District: Repairs Ongoing At Kelly Elementary After Water Pipe Bursts, Shuts Down Building

  15-02-2019 18:44
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  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Parents of students at Wilkinsburg’s Kelly Elementary School picked up packets of homework on Friday.
  A burst water pipe forced the school to close for the entire week, meaning kids haven’t sat in their classrooms since last Friday.
  KDKA reached out to the Wilkinsburg School District for an update on repairs and found out teachers are conducting an inventory of damaged materials Friday for replacement purposes. Students ar
  
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• Report: Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown To Meet With President Art Rooney II In Florida

  15-02-2019 18:23
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  MIAMI (KDKA) — Steelers President Art Rooney II is in Florida to try to talk with star wide receiver Antonio Brown.NFL Insider Ian Rapoport first reported the news.“Sources: #Steelers owner Art Rooney II is down in Florida, where has a place, and he hoped to meet with frustrated WR Antonio Brown to clear the air. Brown has no plans to meet with Rooney, as he’s stated his intentions publicly. Talks on AB’s future will ramp up in Indy.&rdq
  
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• Report: Steelers President Art Rooney II Is In Florida To Speak With Antonio Brown

  15-02-2019 18:23
  MIAMI (KDKA) — Steelers President Art Rooney II is in Florida to try to talk with star wide receiver Antonio Brown.NFL Insider Ian Rapoport first reported the news.“Sources: #Steelers owner Art Rooney II is down in Florida, where has a place, and he hoped to meet with frustrated WR Antonio Brown to clear the air. Brown has no plans to meet with Rooney, as he’s stated his intentions publicly. Talks on AB’s future will ramp up in Indy.”
  Sources: #Steelers owner Art Ro
  
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• Lt. Gov. Fetterman Tours Clairton Coke Works, Gets Update On Repairs

  15-02-2019 18:03
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  CLAIRTON (KDKA) — Lt. Gov. John Fetterman visited the Clairton Coke Works facility Friday where he got an update on ongoing repairs after a fire there last year.
  The fire broke out on Christmas Eve and pumped sulfur dioxide into the air, raising pollution levels in nearby neighborhoods.
  WATCH: Lt. Gov. Fetterman Speaks At Clairton Coke Works —RELATED STORY: Health Dept.: Mon Valley Residents Should Limit Outdoor Activities Over Air Quality Concerns
  
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• Jameson Taillon Looks To Make Difference On And Off The Field In 2019

  15-02-2019 17:56
  BRADENTON (KDKA) — Spring Training is in full swing and Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon is ready to lead the team into the 2019 season.
  He will be a leader both on and off the field, as the team’s ace will also be the Pirates representative for the MLB Players Association.
  Taillon believes that the Bucs’ pitching staff is as capable as ever to have a great season.
  “Good pitching beats good hitting,” Taillon said. “It’s cliche, but if you are the best hit
  
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• Stained-Glass Windows Stolen From Historic Church In Braddock

  15-02-2019 17:38
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  BRADDOCK (KDKA) — Police are investigating after 13 stained-glass windows were stolen from a historic church set to undergo renovations in Braddock.
  According to the Mon Valley Initiative, the theft was discovered early Thursday at the former First United Presbyterian Church on Parker Avenue, which isn’t far from the Braddock Carnegie Library.A passerby noticed they were gone and called police.
  (Photo Courtesy: Mon Valley Initiative)
  Officials with
  
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• Historic stained glass windows stolen from Braddock church building

  15-02-2019 16:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mon Valley Initiative hopes to turn the building into housing.
  
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• Hazelwood teenager charged with Sheraden home invasion, kidnapping

  15-02-2019 16:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said Ayah Stamps, 17, and an unidentified accomplice kidnapped two men in Sheradan and forced them to withdraw cash from an ATM. 
  
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• State Rep. Gainey Demanding Answers After Baby Doll Found Hanging From Light Pole

  15-02-2019 16:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — State Rep. Ed Gainey says an apparent racial incident in Pittsburgh’s Homewood-Brushton neighborhood is under investigation.
  Police say they were called to Brushton Avenue and Mohler Street on Wednesday morning where a baby doll was found hanging from a light pole.
  According to our news partners with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, city officials say they found “a weather-beaten, African-American doll hanging by a rope.”
  
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• Lt. Gov. Fetterman To Tour Repairs At Clairton Coke Works

  15-02-2019 16:03
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  CLAIRTON (KDKA) — Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will get an update on the repairs at the Clairton Coke Works plant today.
  A fire broke out there on Christmas Eve and pumped sulfur dioxide into the air, raising pollution levels in nearby neighborhoods.RELATED STORY: Health Dept.: Mon Valley Residents Should Limit Outdoor Activities Over Air Quality Concerns From Clairton Coke WorksOn Wednesday, the Allegheny County Health Department reported levels recently went
  
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• PTL Links: Feb. 15, 2019

  15-02-2019 15:03
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Allegheny Outdoor, Sport & Travel Show
  Doug Oster
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• Dept. Of Transportation Announces Regional Response Team Requirement For Oil Train Wrecks

  15-02-2019 14:26
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  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP/KDKA) — Federal transportation officials are requiring railroads to establish regional response teams along oil train routes following a series of fiery derailments.
  The new rule announced Thursday is aimed at having crews and equipment ready in the event of an accident. It applies to oil trains in continuous blocks of 20 or more loaded tank cars and those having 35 loaded tank cars.
  Several of those types of trains, hauling crude oi
  
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• Flames Engulfs Home In Rostraver Twp., Crews Tearing It Down As Fire Burns

  15-02-2019 13:04
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  ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A stubborn fire is keeping crews busy this morning at a home in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
  The blaze started around 3:15 a.m. at a vacant home behind a business called Equipment Connection and Party Rental on Tyrol Boulevard, just north of Interstate 70.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The business uses the home for storage.
  Crews have brought in a backhoe to tear down the home as the fire con
  
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• West Mifflin School Board Holds Public Hearing On Closing New Emerson Elementary School

  15-02-2019 04:07
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Public outcry outweighed public opposition when it came to closing a local school.“My family moved to the Emerson area because of the Emerson school,” said a parent of a student.
  It was a full house at a West Mifflin School Board public hearing.“This school has made sure my son as succeeded when he was failing,” said another parent.What brought out the overflow crowd? The West Mifflin School Board of Direction
  
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• Morse Leads Mount St. Mary’s Over Robert Morris 76-62

  15-02-2019 03:57
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  EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Vado Morse had 21 points as Mount St. Mary’s got past Robert Morris 76-62 on Thursday night.
  Morse shot 10 for 12 from the foul line.
  Jalen Gibbs had 14 points and eight rebounds for Mount St. Mary’s (7-19, 4-9 Northeast Conference). Dee Barnes added 12 points.
  Josh Williams had 16 points for the Colonials (13-13, 8-5). Jon Williams added 14 points. Charles Bain had nine rebounds.
  The Mountaineers evened the season serie
  
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• Pittsburgh Native Actor And Musician Jeff Goldblum Back To Play For Home Crowd

  15-02-2019 03:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum is back in the steel city to perform two sold-out shows tonight in Munhall, not far from where he grew up in West Homestead.
  When asked what is it like to be back in Pittsburgh, Goldblum has a simple response.
  “Fantabulous, fantastic.”
  NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 13: Jeff Goldblum performs on SiriusXM’s Real Jazz Channel at the SiriusXM Studios on November 13, 2018 in New York City.
  
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• GAP Relay Registration Opens For Challenging Course

  15-02-2019 01:52
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Registration for the 2019 GAP Relay has opened for participants looking for a challenge.
  Runners that are looking to participate in a relay across the entire length of the Great Allegheny Passage can now register for the two-day event. The GAP relay stretches 150 miles from Cumberland, Maryland to Pittsburgh.
  Teams comprised of four, six or eight members will tackle 24 legs of the trail, which will force some runners to venture through
  
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• Big shoes to fill: Woman brings passion for Bigfoot research to Pittsburgh

  15-02-2019 01:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Amy Bue, a Bigfoot “enthusiast and investigator” will appear this weekend at the 34th annual Allegheny Outdoor, Sport and Travel Show.
  
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• W.Va. Man Shot, Killed After Being Let Into Suspects Home

  15-02-2019 00:57
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  MONONGAHELA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – One person is dead after a man opened fire inside his own home with a shotgun.According to state police, 21-year-old Anthony William King, of Greensboro Pa., is accused of shooting and killing Willaim Lawrence Worry III, 23-years-old of Mannington, West Virginia.
  Photo Credit: (Greene County Prison)
  Authorities say that Worry along with two females went to King’s home to retrieve one of the female’s belonging
  
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• Mayor Peduto Vows To Defend Gun Legislation While Fighting Lawsuits Alleging Overreach

  15-02-2019 00:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The city’s proposal to regulate guns is bound to bring legal challenges, but it comes at a time when the city’s already fighting other legal battles alleging the same kind of overreach.
  Mayor Peduto says he’ll defend the city’s power to regulate guns to the highest court in the land, but the expected battle comes at time when his Law Department is already working overtime fighting a half dozen other lawsuits acc
  
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• Fewer People Donating Blood, Creating ‘Impending Public Health Crisis’

  15-02-2019 00:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a crisis in this region, as fewer people than ever are donating blood.
  “People who are willing or able to donate blood have really decreased during the past 10 years to the point where, as you said, we are facing an impending public health crisis,” says Kristen Lane with Vitalant, the successor organization to the Central Blood Bank.
  The numbers are stark.
  In 2007, just under 90,000 donors locally gave blood.
  Tod
  
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• What's the value of transit? Study says $929 million annual impact from Port Authority

  15-02-2019 00:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  Public transit boosts development and property values, a Port Authority consultant said in the first study of its kind in recent memory.
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Wants Towns To Pay For State Police Protection

  15-02-2019 00:24
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  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Governor Tom Wolf wants more than 2,000 towns across the state, including Hempfield Township, to begin paying for protection from the state police.
  Hempfield Township is the largest community in Westmoreland County. It’s Pittsburgh largest suburb with a population of about 45,000. But in its more-than-200 year history, it’s never had its own police department.
  “Over the years, we’ve been a rural municipa
  
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• Cats Out Of The Bag: Man Throws Backpack Full Of Kittens During Police Chase

  15-02-2019 00:16
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – It’s a complicated crime saga involving a police chase, a man wanted for retail theft, a determined police K-9 and a backpack full of kittens.Greensburg Police say they had been on the lookout for Thomas Campbell for some time. The 37-year-old was wanted to for retail theft charges. Driving through Jeannette, Greensburg Detective John Swank spotted Campbell walking along Evans Avenue and tried to apprehend him, but Campbell fough
  
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• Owner of South Hills Village looking at changes for former Sears store, food court

  15-02-2019 00:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  When Sears closed in the summer, it presented an opportunity for Simon to rethink the space, a spokesman said.
  
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