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• More Diocese Of Pittsburgh Schools Closing, Merging For 2019-20 Academic Year

  23-02-2019 23:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh will be closing or merging for the 2019-20 academic year.
  Bishop David Zubik made an announcement regarding six schools Saturday.
  St. Malachy School in Kennedy Township will merge with Holy Trinity School in Robinson Township. The new school will be called Archangel Gabriel School. Preschool classes will be held at the St. Malachy site and K-8 classes will be held at the Holy Trinity site.
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• Kegler, Baylor Turn Back West Virginia 82-75

  23-02-2019 23:15
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  WACO, Texas (AP) – Mario Kegler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, including a 3-pointer that gave Baylor the lead for good and six free throws in the final minute in an 82-75 win over West Virginia on Saturday.
  In a game that featured more fouls (51) than field goals made (47) and 12 lead changes, the Bears (18-9, 9-5 Big 12) outscored the Mountaineers 16-5 in the final 2:45 to secure the win.
  Devonte Bandoo scored 22 points off the bench for Baylor, which a
  
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• The 3 Best Spots To Score Waffles In Pittsburgh

  23-02-2019 23:00
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Looking to sample the best waffles around town?
  Waffallonia. | Photo: Eva R. /Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top waffle spots in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
  1. Waffallonia
  Photo: ravi s./Yelp
  Topping the list is Waffallonia. Located at 4212 Forbes Ave., Schenley Plaza in North Oakland, the spot to score desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt and waffles is the
  
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• Police find minivan involved in fatal crash near PPG Paints Arena

  23-02-2019 22:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Detectives are processing the vehicle they said was involved in the Feb. 7 hit-and-run crash that killed Michael May of Charleroi.
  
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• Ohio Man, Johnstown Man To Stand Trial In Deaths Of 2 Western Pa. Men

  23-02-2019 22:18
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  SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) – Two men have been ordered to stand trial in the slayings of two western Pennsylvania men reported missing almost two years ago.
  A Somerset County district judge on Friday held 24-year-old Devon Wyrick of Columbus, Ohio, and 26-year-old Samson Washington, of Johnstown, for trial in county court on all charges including homicide, aggravated assault, and kidnapping.
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• Man, 21, shot in Swissvale, shows up at hospital with bullet wound in back

  23-02-2019 21:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County police said a friend took the victim to a hospital in a car riddled with bullet holes.
  
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• Annual Cupid Chase Raises Money to Support People With Disabilities

  23-02-2019 21:09
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Community Options hosted its annual Cupid’s Chase 5K at PNC Park on Saturday.
  All funds raised will be utilized to support people with disabilities supported by Community Options, Inc. in the Pittsburgh region, according to the organization.
  “We started Cupid’s Chase to raise awareness in the community of the need for vital resources necessary to ensure that adults with significant disabilities will still live a meani
  
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• Stevens Scores 25 To Lead Penn State Past Illinois, 83-76

  23-02-2019 21:03
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  CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Lamar Stevens scored 25 points and Mike Watkins got his 26th career double-double as Penn State beat Illinois 83-76 on Saturday.
  Josh Reaves added 14 points for Penn State (11-16, 3-12 Big Ten Conference).
  Ayo Dosunmu led Illinois (10-17, 6-10) with 18 points, all of them coming in the second half. Andres Feliz added 17 points for the Illini.
  Watkins, who scored 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, also blocked five shots and moved in
  
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• Man critical after being stabbed in Carrick

  23-02-2019 20:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  The victim, who is in his 20s, was stabbed in the arm and torso.
  
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• Pittsburgh police use DNA to link Penn Hills man with suspended license to fatal 2017 East Hills crash

  23-02-2019 20:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Investigators determined that Taariq Tyler was speeding and failed to negotiate a curve when his pickup truck struck Rhoda Everson’s SUV.
  
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• Pittsburgh police use DNA to link man with suspended license to fatal 2017 East Hills crash

  23-02-2019 20:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Investigators determined that Taariq Tyler was speeding and failed to negotiate a curve when his pickup truck struck Rhoda Everson’s SUV.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Raise $100K for Special Olympics At Polar Plunge

  23-02-2019 19:43
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police officers raised more than $100,000 for the Special Olympics Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday in the 2019 Pittsburgh Polar Plunge and Festival.Congrats to @PghPoliceChief Schubert & the @PghPolice Polar Plunge team for raising over $100K for the @SpecialOlympiPA this year.
  That water is icy! But the team of super plungers will jump in 24 times today outside Heinz Field. (They started at 7 am!) pic.twitter.com/62
  
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• Furry Tails: Big Wig, Solo & Orangie Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  23-02-2019 18:39
  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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• Pittsburgh Man In Critical Condition After Overnight Stabbing

  23-02-2019 18:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh man is in critical condition after being stabbed early Saturday morning.
  Pittsburgh police responded to a report of someone being stabbed on the 200 block of Sprucewood Street around 12:45 a.m. and found a male victim in his 20s with stab wounds to his arm and torso.The victim was transported to a local hospital and admitted in critical condition.The victim said an unknown male stabbed him. The incident is currently under
  
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• First Responders Called To Fire In Hampton Township

  23-02-2019 17:46
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  HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Firefighters and other first responders were called to a residential fire in Hampton Township on Saturday.
  The fire occurred on Red Oak Court.
  Photo Credit: Dennis Lane/KDKA
  It is currently unclear if there are any injuries and what started the fire.
  Stay with KDKA and KDKA.com for this developing story.
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Interstate 79

  23-02-2019 17:20
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  CRANBERRY, Pa. (KDKA) – A tractor-Trailer overturned on Interstate 79 near the Pennsylvania Turnpike exit in Cranberry on Saturday morning.
  Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKACrash on I-79 northbound at Exit 77 – Pennsylvania Turnpike I-76.There is a traffic disruption.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) February 23, 2019
  There is currently no word on injuries or what caused the accident.
  Stay with KDKA and KDKA.com for this developing story.
  
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• Former Pirates Draft Pick, NFLer Tyler Gaffney Retires From MLB

  23-02-2019 16:59
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  (KDKA) – The winding trail of Pittsburgh Pirates draft pick Tyler Gaffney has come to an end.
  The Pirates confirmed that the oft-injured former NFL running back and outfielder retired at 27-years-old on Friday.The news is a bit of a shock after Gaffney came into spring training seemingly intent on putting injuries that derailed his NFL career behind him. When reached via email, a Pirates spokesman gave no reason for the retirement, only saying that it was
  
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• Apartment Fire In Penn Hills Leaves Some Tenants Homeless

  23-02-2019 16:02
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  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) – A fire in the Penn Arbors Apartments on Friday night left a floor of residents homeless.
  Shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday evening, fire fighters were called to the fire.
  Photo Courtesy Of Penn Hills No. 7 VFC.
  When they arrived, the crew proceeded to the second floor where an apartment was on fire. Crews were able to quickly put it out with the help of the building fire suppression system.
  Tenants from floors three to 11 were allowe
  
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• Parkway East Crash Has Traffic Backed Up

  23-02-2019 15:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A multi-vehicle accident in the Parkway East has traffic backed up on Saturday morning.
  Photo via screenshot of PennDOT traffic camera.UPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on I – 376 westbound between Exit: SQUIRREL HILL/HOMESTEAD { # 74 } and Exit: SQUIRREL HILL/HOMESTEAD { # 74 }.All lanes closed.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) February 23, 2019
  The accident occurred on I-376 inbound near the Squirrel Hill/Homestead exit. A
  
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• Parkway East Accident Backs Up Traffic

  23-02-2019 15:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A multi-vehicle accident in the Parkway East temporarily backed traffic up on Saturday morning, but it is now cleared.
  Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKAUPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on I – 376 westbound between Exit: SQUIRREL HILL/HOMESTEAD { # 74 } and Exit: SQUIRREL HILL/HOMESTEAD { # 74 }.All lanes closed.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) February 23, 2019
  The accident occurred on I-376 inbound near the Squirrel Hill/Home
  
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• The week's best reads: A swimmer's comeback, secrets stolen 'in the dark of night,' and more

  23-02-2019 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gender dysphoria and depression can’t keep Colby Love out of the pool. EQT’s secrets stolen 'in the dark of night.' Coach vs. cancer. Here are the week’s best reads.
  
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• Section Of Willis Road Closed In Bethel Park Due To Disabled Train

  23-02-2019 14:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Bethel Park Police Department issued a traffic alert on its social media pages on Saturday morning because of a closed road due to a disabled train at a crossing.TRAFFIC ALERT: The railroad crossing on Willis Road is blocked by a disabled train. It is expected to be cleared by this afternoon. Please find an alternate route.
  — Bethel Park Police (@bethelparkpd) February 23, 2019
  The railroad crossing on Willis Road is blocked
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Potentially Damaging Winds Expected This Weekend

  23-02-2019 14:26
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Temperatures are mild on Saturday, but Pittsburgh area residents should take advantage of that to batten down the hatches for what is to come overnight into Sunday.
  The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that begins early Sunday morning and stretches into Sunday evening.The high wind watch is expected to upgrade to a warning overnight.
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• Victim Hospitalized After Gunfire In Swissvale Overnight

  23-02-2019 13:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There was gunfire in Pittsburgh’s Swissvale neighborhood early Saturday morning.
  It happened around 2 a.m. near South Braddock Avenue, where police found a car riddled with bullets.
  A short time later, a gunshot victim showed up at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on Lothrop Street.
  There is also word that a gun was found in the vehicle the victim was in.
  Stay with KDKA and KDKA.com for this developing story.
  
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• Purple, Green And Gold: New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Coming Soon, A Flight Away From Pittsburgh

  23-02-2019 06:02
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Don your best carnival attire — along with the ubiquitous colorful beads — and get ready for this year’s Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
  Though the holiday, also known as Fat Tuesday, is celebrated in various locales across the globe, Mardi Gras has become a quintessentially New Orleans event.
  Photo: iStock
  The parades and celebrations typically kick off in January, but most visitors tend to arrive March 1 and stay through Ash Wednesday (Mar
  
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• School Security Guard Hospitalized After Trying To Break Up Student Fight

  23-02-2019 04:40
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  BALDWIN (KDKA) — A fight inside Baldwin High School cafeteria sent a school security guard to the hospital Friday.
  Fists were being thrown, students were kicking one another, and it all unfolded in the cafeteria during lunch.
  Security guards tried to intervene to break up the fight but were pulled to the ground in what became a large group of students punching and kicking one another.
  Multiple pairs of students can be seen in videos of the fight. The cell
  
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• Pittsburgh Man Facing Charges In Fatal 2017 Highway Crash

  23-02-2019 04:34
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There was a fatal highway crash in the 8300 block of Frankstown Avenue the day after Thanksgiving back in 2017. Pittsburgh Police issued an arrest warrant in the case Friday.
  A Chevy pickup truck, which police determined was traveling nearly 30 mph over the 35 mph speed limit, crossed the center line and slammed into a Kia.
  The driver of the truck fled the scene before police arrived. The operator of the Kia, 59-year-old Rhoda Everson,
  
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• Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing American Flags, Slashing Tires

  23-02-2019 03:49
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  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police are looking for a man accused of stealing American flags in Scott Township.
  Scott Township Police posted on Facebook on Friday asking residents to be on the lookout for Sean Heasley.
  Heasley is accused of stealing several American flags from Scott Township Park and residences on Lindsay Road. He’s also accused of slashing tires on vehicles.According to police, Heasley failed to appear in court for a preliminary hearing
  
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• Pittsburgh School Board Unable To Determine Who Forged Signature On Amazon Letter

  23-02-2019 03:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh School Board says after an investigation, they can’t determine who forged a signature on documents that were sent in as part of Amazon’s proposal.
  Kevin Carter is now the board’s vice president. Back in November, he posted on Facebook an image of a letter with the forged signature along with a picture of his actual signature to show they didn’t match.
  (Source: Facebook)
  The board says it learned a
  
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• Pittsburgh-Based EQT Claims Employees Stole Trade Secrets Before Being Fired

  23-02-2019 01:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh-based EQT Corporation says it was the victim of high tech theft by two former employees shortly before they were fired by the company.
  The largest natural gas producer in Appalachia says it has lots of trade secrets to protect.
  In a civil complaint filed in Federal court, EQT claims Jeffrey Lo, a reservoir engineer, maliciously entered EQT Headquarters in Downtown Pittsburgh at 2:32 a.m. to steal trade secrets, eight hours a
  
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• Troopers Pull Over Driver For Going Too Slow, Find More Than 500 Pounds Of Marijuana

  23-02-2019 01:37
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  MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police made a significant drug seizure along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County after pulling the driver over for going too slow.
  When it comes to big drug seizures and the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Turnpike — especially near the New Stanton interchange — has proven to be a gold mine.
  “We have a hub when it comes to the New Stanton exchange and that New Stanton exchange off t
  
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• North Allegheny won't change start time; cites 'significant costs'

  23-02-2019 01:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The district conducted a study to see if the start time – now 7:25 a.m., one of the earliest in the region – would help reduce stress.
  
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• North Allegheny won't change start time; cites 'signifcant costs'

  23-02-2019 01:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The district conducted a study to see if the start time – now 7:25 a.m., one of the earliest in the region – would help reduce stress.
  
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• Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Scott Twp.

  23-02-2019 00:58
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  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Scott Township on Friday evening.
  It happened just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Carothers Avenue.
  Allegheny County officials say Washington Avenue is closed in the area.Scott: Vehicle crash into pedestrian – Washington Avenue at Carothers Avenue. Washington Avenue is closed in the area. Responders are at the scene.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) F
  
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• Winners Of Pittsburgh Poetry Contest To Be Displayed Inside PAT Buses

  23-02-2019 00:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Poetry on PAT buses. It will be a first in the city of Pittsburgh and possibly a first nationwide.
  Making cultural connections in a city Pittsburghers love is what the “I Am Too Pittsburgh” Poetry Contest is all about.
  “In honor of today, we would like to say, Pittsburgh is the way, a path of peace and love,” said Luqmon Abdus-Salaam, giving KDKA a little sample off the top of his head as he was explaining the c
  
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• Does It Really Do That? FurZapper

  23-02-2019 00:10
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you have a pet, there’s a good chance you’ve spent time trying to get dog or cat fur off blankets, bedding and more.
  But what if there were a device that could do that for you in a quick and simple way?
  The FurZapper claims it can “zap” the fur away.
  But does it really do that?
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  KDKA put it to the test with the help of Shannon Metzler from Ross.
  She has both a cat and dog and would love to
  
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• Investigation underway after Va. man found dead in Armstrong County car fire

  23-02-2019 00:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  The victim, who has not been identified, is believed to be a 19-year-old man from Manassas, Va. 
  
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