• Kidsburgh: New High Schools Adopting New Trends In Education

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Several new high schools are in the works to open in the next few years, and many of them focus on new ways of teaching.
    The current model for high school looks pretty similar to the way it did 100 years ago.
    Students going to seven separate periods a day, taking Geometry in ninth grade, then Algebra Two in 10th, and so on.
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    More Kidsburgh ReportsBut so much in our world has changed, especi
  • Police Shoot Woman Who Allegedly Raised Gun At Them In Greensburg

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    GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Police in Greensburg shot a woman who allegedly raised a gun at them after an earlier report of shots fired on Wednesday afternoon.
    Photo Credit: KDKA photojournalist Bryce Lutz
    Greensburg Police responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Grant and Harvey streets about 4:30 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they apparently summoned a woman out of a house because that is where they believed the alleged first shooter h
  • Police Fatally Shoot Woman Who Allegedly Raised Gun At Them In Greensburg

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    GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Police in Greensburg shot and killed a woman who allegedly raised a gun at them after an earlier report of shots fired on Wednesday afternoon.
    Photo Credit: KDKA photojournalist Bryce Lutz
    Greensburg Police responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Grant and Harvey streets about 4:30 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they apparently summoned a woman out of a house because that is where they believed the alleged firs
  • Nicely Elementary In Greensburg Locked Down

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    GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Nicely Elementary and Greensburg Salem students are secured in buildings due to local shooter situation on Wednesday afternoon, the school announced.
    The Greensburg Police Department alerted the school about an armed suspect near the Sheetz on Harvey Avenue, prompting the lockdown.
    Parents are asked to pick up their children directly at the school while students on Bus 10 N and 12 will remain at school.
    According to the district,
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  • Lawmakers Push Bill That Would Require Older Men To Report Every Release Of Sperm

    ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS Local) — Five Georgia lawmakers are pushing a bill that would force men 55 years of age or older to report the release of sperm.
    “Any male 55 years of age or older shall immediately report to the county sheriff or local law enforcement agency when such male releases sperm,” House Bill 604 reads.
    The bill was introduced in response to the passage of House Bill 481, dubbed the “heartbeat abortion bill,” that would make abortion illegal once a doctor
  • Police: Woman Arrested With A Suitcase Full Of Cats

    Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterSTAFFORD, Va. ((WJZ/CBS Local)— Police arrested a woman for public intoxication two days in a row. Officials said the first day, she was carrying a suitcase with cats inside it.
    Police said a deputy responded to reports of a suspicious person with cats in her suitcase around 5:34 p.m. Friday. When he found the suspect, he detected an odor of alcohol. She was allegedly unsteady on her feet and had slurred speech and bloodshot, glassy eyes.
    She was identifie
  • Metal detectors come to home of Pittsburgh Public Theater

    Metal detectors come to home of Pittsburgh Public Theater
    Patrons entering the O’Reilly Theater will be welcomed by the new security measures that began being rolled out Downtown in October.
  • Family: Funeral Home Displayed Wrong Body At Wake

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    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CBS Local) — A grieving family in South Florida is demanding answers after they say a local funeral home displayed the wrong body at a relative’s wake.
    The family of Norma Newman gathered Saturday night to say their goodbyes to her at the Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale only to discover a complete stranger inside the casket.
    “I went up to view her body, I [said], ‘No, this is not my sister. T
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  • The true price of a failed contract killing: Eight years in federal prison

    The true price of a failed contract killing: Eight years in federal prison
    In court for sentencing, the defendant apologized and thanked the government for "exposing something that could have been tragic."
  • Researchers: Death Metal Music Does Not Inspire Violence

    (CBS Local) — “Death metal” music may be full of disturbing lyrics about cannibalism, torture and child murder, but it does not inspire violence, psychologists say.
    Macquarie University’s music lab looked at how metal music fans react to pictures of violence compared to a control group.
    Researchers used the lyrics of death metal band Bloodbath’s cannibalism-themed track, “Eaten,” in a psychological test and found that death metal fans are not “dese
  • Chase Officially Announces Plans To Open New Branches In Pittsburgh

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – JP Morgan Chase – he biggest bank I the U.S. — officially announced plans Wednesday to expand its retail branches into nine top U.S. markets this year – including Pittsburgh.
    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the bank plans to open branches at One Oxford Centre on Grant Street, Downtown; at Walnut Street and S. Aiken Avenue in Shadyside; and at 1815 Washington Road next to South Hills Village in Upper St. Clair.
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  • Pittsburgh Council gears up for gun bill votes

    Pittsburgh Council gears up for gun bill votes
    “I would love to be able to vote on these, but they will be useless,” said Councilwoman Darlene Harris.
  • Pittsburgh Council gears up for gun bill vote

    Pittsburgh Council gears up for gun bill vote
    “I would love to be able to vote on these, but they will be useless,” said Councilwoman Darlene Harris.
  • Kidsburgh Kidcast: Sleeping!

    Kidsburgh Kidcast: Sleeping!
  • Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar: March 13, 2019

    Check out this week's Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar!
  • Pittsburgh City Council Adding Supporting Research To Controversial Gun Legislation

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was endorsed by both Gov. Tom Wolf and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, but since the proposed three-bill gun legislation was announced outside City Council Chambers back on Dec. 14, it has garnered criticism and protests on Downtown streets and a letter from the Allegheny County District Attorney.
    The bills would ban certain assault-style weapons and accessories, as well as allow courts to remove weapons from people who pose an &ldquo
  • President Trump Orders Grounding Of Boeing 737 Max 8 Planes In U.S.

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    PITTSBURGH (CBS) — President Donald Trump says the United States will be grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 planes following the recent crash in Ethiopia that killed all 157 passengers on board.BREAKING: President Trump says Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 planes will be grounded, after two deadly crashes within six months https://t.co/H9n7JKbYS7 pic.twitter.com/k33Yr6aCIv
    — CBS News (@CBSNews) March 13, 2019
    All Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 planes will be grounded up
  • PennDOT, AAA Urge Safety First For St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the country.
    The parade will be held this Saturday, though St. Patrick’s Day is actually on Sunday. Those who watch the parade, and others celebrating, are urged to use caution. If celebrations involve alcohol, officials warn that there should be a designated driver.
    “St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the deadliest holidays on our nation&rsqu
  • Historic Venturi house is one step closer to demolition after City Council preliminary vote

    Historic Venturi house is one step closer to demolition after City Council preliminary vote
    Water, mold and neglect have taken their toll on the playful, post-modern house Robert Venturi designed on Woodland Road in Squirrel Hill.
  • City Officials Implementing Road Restrictions Around Courthouse For Rosfeld Trial

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following the June 19, 2018, deadly shooting of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II, there were several protests, both in the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
    Some of the protestors blocked city streets and interstates, creating traffic backups and inconveniences for city and county residents.
    Now that the trial for former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld, who is facing criminal homicide charges in the shooting, is about t
  • Facebook Down: Users Reporting Widespread Problems On Site And Instagram

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    MENLO PARK, Calif. (CBS13/CBS Local) – Facebook is having problems Wednesday that’s preventing people from posting.
    According to Downdetector.com, a large spike in reports of problems with Facebook happened just before 9 a.m. PST.
    Some people are having trouble posting, while others report not being able to log in at all.
    Many people are venting about the problems on Facebook competitor Twitter.
    uh oh, I realized what if once in week there will be F
  • Some Allegheny Co. Verizon Customers Unable To Dial 911 Due To Regional Outage

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A regional outage may make dialing 911 for some Verizon customers in Allegheny County difficult.
    According to Allegheny County officials, the outage is impacting landline calls to 911.
    In a press release, they say, “All incoming and outgoing phone lines associated with 911/administrative systems are functioning properly; however, citizens may be unable to make 911 calls from a Verizon landline phone.”
    Those who need to call
  • State Police: Missing Man Last Seen In Fairfield Twp. May Be Endangered

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    GREENSBURG (KDKA) — State police in Greensburg say a missing man from Westmoreland County may be endangered.
    According to state police, 65-year-old Gary Cox was last seen on Tuesday, March 12 at the Antiochian Village Conference Center and Campground in Fairfield Township.
    (Source: @PAStatePolice/Twitter)
    He is 5-foot-8-inches tall, weighs 175 pounds and has gray hair.
    Officials say he was last seen wearing a black and white checkered jacket with a blue s
  • Report: Former Seattle Seahawks Safety Earl Thomas And New Orleans Saints Running Back Mark Ingram To Sign With The Baltimore Ravens

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    BALTIMORE (KDKA) — The Baltimore Ravens have made a couple of splashes as free agency begins.
    ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news Wednesday afternoon.“Former Seahawks’ S Earl Thomas intends to sign a four-year, $55 million deal that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing with the Baltimore Ravens, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes $22 million in first nine months.”
    Former Seahawks’ S Earl Thomas inten
  • Lawrenceville's Thunderbird Cafe postpones long-awaited reopening

    Lawrenceville's Thunderbird Cafe postpones long-awaited reopening
    Most of the shows booked there are moving to Cattivo in Lawrenceville.
  • Fancy Yourself A Detective? Murder Mystery Game Coming To Pittsburgh This Summer

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Do you love reading and watching murder mysteries?
    Then, you’re going to love an event coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
    CluedUpp started in Great Britain, but is now coming to the United States, and it is set to visit Pittsburgh on June 22, 2019.
    The game as billed as a “giant, outdoor version of the board game Clue.” It requires a team of two to six people to play detectives and a smartphone with the CluedUpp app.
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  • Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Gear Up For 20th Season

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As the Spring season draws near, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC are ready to kickoff another successful year.This year, the team is celebrating its 20th year of existence. It all starts with the home-opener game at Highmark Stadium on April 13th. Before that, you can catch the season opener Saturday, March 16th on the road against Tampa. Watch the game on Pittsburgh’s CW at 7:30 p.m.“No better way to kick off our 20th annive
  • Woman’s Body Discovered Under Larimer Ave. Bridge

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after human remains were discovered in the city’s Larimer section Wednesday morning.
    A woman’s body and clothing were found under the Larimer Avenue Bridge at Washington Boulevard.
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    Officials say a witness found the body behind an auto body shop and alerted the employees. They called 911.
    When investigators arrived, they roped off the area in order to further investigate.
    Stay wi
  • Teenager Triumphs Over Homelessness, Gets Accepted Into 17 Colleges

    JERSEY CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) – A New Jersey teenager is proving hard work and determination can go a long way.
    That proof is also seen in the amount of college acceptance letters he’s received.
    Laid out in front of 17-year-old Dylan Chidick are not just pamphlets of college options, they’re acceptance letters – 17 college acceptance letters.
    “NJCU, Ramapo, Albright,” Chidick said, listing off the schools.
    Dylan Chidick’s college acceptance le
  • Ohio Governor: GM Not Planning To Revive Lordstown Plant

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    LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor says it seems clear that General Motors isn’t planning on making a new line of vehicles at its assembly plant in the state.
    The plant near Youngstown that shut down last week is one of five factories GM wants to close by next January.
    Union leaders are hoping GM will agree during contract talks this summer to bring a new vehicle to the plant.
    Republican Gov. Mike DeWine tells The Vindicator in Youngstown
  • Carsen Edwards: NCAA Tournament Players To Watch

    By Norm Elrod
    (CBS DFW/CBS Local) — The Purdue Boilermakers, led by junior point guard Carsen Edwards, couldn’t secure the Big Ten regular-season title when they had the chance. Losing to a beatable Minnesota team in their penultimate game, left them in a three-way tie for the lead. Purdue then beat Northwestern to secure a share of the title. Edwards topped all scorers with 21 points, along with five rebounds and five assists.
    The other two teams — Michigan and Michigan State
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Milder Temperatures Moving In, But So Is Rain

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Milder temperatures move in today along with some cloud cover.
    Temperatures will reach the mid- to upper-50s by late afternoon with a milder night on tap, as well as lows only dropping to the lower- to mid-40s.
    We remain dry over the next 24 hours with a few rain showers arriving mid- to late-morning Thursday, along with another bump in temperatures to the mid- to upper-70s.
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  • Heating Pads Recalled Over Fire Hazards

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A recall has been issued for heating pads due to a fire risk.
    T.J. Maxx and Marshalls are recalling Aroma Home USB Heated Hottie heating pads, which plug into a USB port.
    (Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission)
    More than 9,000 heating pads were sold in the United States and Canada.
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission says they come in four styles: French Bull Dog, Sequin Cat Head, Sequin Fox Head and Sequin Blue Owl
    The stores
  • Jury Selection Complete For Trial Of Ex-East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) — Jury selection is now complete in Dauphin County for the trial of a white former Pennsylvania police officer accused of criminal homicide in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager last summer.
    The second day of jury selection resumed around 8:30 a.m., and by 9:45 a.m., the process was complete.
    Lawyers and prosecutors needed to pick three more jurors and four alternates to hear the allegations against former East Pitts
  • Cooking With Rania: Pork Tenderloin With Bourbon-Q Sauce And Cappuccino Cheesecake

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This week, Rania Harris is in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen making her recipes for Pork Tenderloin with Kentucky Bourbon-Q Sauce and Cappuccino Cheesecake!
    Pork Tenderloin with Kentucky Bourbon-Q Sauce(Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Ingredients:1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon (I use Woodford’s Reserve)
    1/3 cup water
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1-½ p
  • PTL Links: March 13, 2019

    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Riverhouds
    Highmark Stadium
    Rania’s Catering
    Rania’s Recipes
    Eye on Health: AHN Headache Center
    AHN Dr. Dolores Dominguez Santamaria
    AHN Dr. Andrea S. Synowiec
    “Five Feet Apart” by Rachael Lippincott
    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
    Claire’s Place Foundation
    Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
    Sofia (CMU) by The Popravinas
  • With buildings gone, apartments planned near Garden Theater on North Side

    With buildings gone, apartments planned near Garden Theater on North Side
    63-unit apartment complex would replace three demolished Victorian-era buildings 
  • Packing a punch -- entertainment and dining destination coming to former Civic Arena site

    Packing a punch -- entertainment and dining destination coming to former Civic Arena site
    Punch Bowl Social will bring food, craft beverages, karaoke, bowling, classic video games, and activities like Skee-Ball to its first location in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania 
  • Jury selection resumes for Michael Rosfeld trial

    Jury selection resumes for Michael Rosfeld trial
    Nine jurors have been chosen, and interviews with prospective jurors to fill out the panel will pick up with potential juror No. 26.
  • Report: Former Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le’Veon Bell Signs With The New York Jets

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to reports, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is headed to the New York Jets.ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter broke the news early Wednesday morning.“Former Steelers’RB Le’Veon Bell plans to sign with…the New York Jets, a league source tells ESPN.”
    Former Steelers’RB Le’Veon Bell plans to sign with…the New York Jets, a league source tells ESPN
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  • Family Looking For Answers After Man Found Dead In Hill District

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local family is looking for answers after a man was found dead in the Hill District one week ago.
    Paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair for decades because of a car accident, Milton Henderson was 57 years old when he died last week.
    Devastated by his death and left with so many unanswered questions, Henderson’s sister did not want to appear on camera.She told KDKA News “a lot of times I told my brothe
  • Jerry Edward Dempsey, first outsider to run PPG, dies in S.C.

    Jerry Edward Dempsey, first outsider to run PPG, dies in S.C.
    Born: Oct. 1, 1932
    Died: March 12, 2019
  • Man LifeFlighted To Pittsburgh Hospital After Being Attacked By Dog Outside Beaver County Humane Society

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    ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) — A man was LifeFlighted to a Pittsburgh hospital after being attacked by a dog at the Beaver County Humane Society on Tuesday.
    The Humane Society confirmed the incident, which occurred shortly after 6 p.m., saying in a release that a man came into the shelter at 394 Brodhead Road in Center Township to re-adopt a 7-year-old Shar-Pei mix he had surrendered in November.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
    According to a release, staff was told the man
  • Man Life-Flighted To Pittsburgh Hospital After Being Attacked By Dog Outside Beaver County Humane Society

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    ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was life-flighted to a Pittsburgh hospital after being attacked by a dog at the Beaver County Humane Society on Tuesday.
    The humane society confirmed the incident, which occurred shortly after 6 p.m., saying in a release that a man came into the shelter at 394 Brodhead Road in Center Township to re-adopt a seven-year-old Shar-Pei mix he had surrendered in November.Also according to a release, staff was told the man had raised
  • Pittsburgh Police Seeking Help In Locating Missing Teen

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen on Tuesday night.
    Alyssa McEachern (Photo provided.)
    Alyssa McEachern, 14, was last seen in the East Liberty area near Sky’s the Limit Beauty and Hair Salon.
    Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call (412) 323-7141.
  • Pittsburgh Police Locate Missing Teenage Girl

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police say they have located a teenage girl who was reported missing on Tuesday night.
    Alyssa McEachern (Photo provided.)
    Alyssa McEachern, 14, had last been seen in the East Liberty area near Sky’s the Limit Beauty and Hair Salon.
    On Wednesday morning, police said on their Twitter account that she had been found safe.UPDATE: Alyssa has been safely located. Thanks to all for you concern. https://t.co/t0XsvrO5tm
  • Malkin Picks Up 1,000th Point, Pens Rally Past Capitals

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    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored twice during a furious second-period rally and Evgeni Malkin picked up two assists to reach 1,000 career points as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Tuesday night.
    Crosby picked up his 32nd and 33rd goals during a three-goal outburst over a span of 1:48 as Pittsburgh erased a two-goal deficit to take the lead on its way to snapping Washington’s seven-game winning streak. Jake Guentzel
  • Route 30 Closed, Hazmat On Scene Because Of Chemical On Road

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    WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) – All four lanes of Route 30 are closed on Tuesday night as of 10 p.m.
    Dispatchers confirmed that traffic is being detoured in the area of the Pittsburgh Street ramp in Hempfield Township.
    Hazmat and fire crews are on the scene because a strong chemical odor and liquid is on the road in the eastbound lanes.
    Stay with KDKA and KDKA.com for more information as it becomes available.
  • Johnson, McGowens Lead Pitt Over Boston College In ACC Tourney

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Trey McGowens scored 26 points, Xavier Johnson added 23 points and Pittsburgh defeated Boston College 80-70 on Tuesday night in the first round of the ACC Tournament.
    The explosive freshmen combined to shoot 14 of 28 from the field and make 19 of 26 free throws as the 14th-seeded Panthers won their second straight game since snapping a 13-game losing streak.
    Jared Wilson-Frame chipped in with 16 points and nine rebounds for Pittsbur
  • Man Rescued After He Falls Over Hillside At McConnells Mill

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    LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was rescued after he fell over a hillside at McConnells Mill State Park on Tuesday evening.
    Rescuers say he fell more than 15 feet and they had a hard time getting him up the hill.
    A hiker was airlifted by medical helicopter to the hospital after he fell over a steep hillside at McConnells Mill State Park in Lawrence County. Rescuers had to use ropes and a stokes basket to lift the man to safety.
    It happened in the area

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