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• Pro-Life Flyer Posted In Hallway At Beaver Falls High School Sparks Controversy

  02-04-2019 23:47
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A flyer promoting pro-life t-shirts was posted in the hallway at Beaver Falls High School, sparking a controversy among students and parents.The Flyer was put up by the school’s bible club.
  “It shouldn’t be up in the school because there are so many different opinons on it that it should be just kept out of school,” one student said.The district has since ordered the club to take down the flyer and the superinte
  
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• US Census Bureau Hiring, Preparing For 2020 Census

  02-04-2019 23:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The next U.S. Census will be underway in a year and the Census Bureau is already starting to prepare.
  It wants to hire hundreds of people to gather information.
  An office in Cranberry is now open and one in Pittsburgh will open this summer.
  To apply, visit 2020census.gov/jobs.
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• Heroin Found In Pittsburgh Elementary School Parking Lot

  02-04-2019 23:30
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Heroin was found in the parking lot of a Pittsburgh elementary school.
  Pittsburgh Public Schools public information officer Ebony Pugh says stamp bags of heroin were found in the parking lot of Pittsburgh Weil K-5 after students had been dismissed for the day on Friday.
  A staff member found the stamp bags and immediately contacted school police.
  School police confiscated the stamp bags. Pugh says the stamp bags will be sent to a crime
  
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• State Representatives Planning To Propose Legislation To Change State Probation Laws

  02-04-2019 23:04
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  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Rep. Jordan Harris and Rep. Sheryl Delozier were joined today by the REFORM Alliance in outlining legislation they are planning to introduce that would reform Pennsylvania’s parole and probation system.“Out of all 50 states, Pennsylvania has the second highest percentage of citizens on probation and parole,” Harris said. “These lengthy probation sentences are unnecessary and only hold d
  
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• Police: Mom With Gun Stopped Attempted Child Abduction

  02-04-2019 22:51
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  BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – Police in West Virginia say a man was trying to abduct a child at a mall when the mother stopped him by pulling out a gun.
  News outlets report 54-year-old Mohamed Fathy Hussein Zayan of Alexandria, Egypt, was arraigned Monday night in Cabell County Magistrate Court on a felony charge of attempted abduction.
  Mohamed Fathy Hussein Zayan (Photo Credit: West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority)
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• Police: Car Hits House On North Side

  02-04-2019 22:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police reports that two vehicles collided on North Side at Foreland and James Street, with one car hitting a house.It was also reported that while the car hit the house, it did not go into the house.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Police: Two Jefferson County Students Had Plans For School Shooting

  02-04-2019 22:13
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  BROOKVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Two students are in custody after authorities discovered they were planning a school shooting, according to Explore Clarion.
  Beginning Friday March 29, Brookville Police were given information related to the juveniles plan to carry out a shooting at Brookville Junior-Senior High School.
  After further investigation, authorities determined they had detailed plans and “spoke of what they planned to do with their peers.”Bo
  
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• Bus Driver Who Transported Minors To Sporting Events Arrested On Felony Child Predator Charges

  02-04-2019 22:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An Allegheny County bus driver was arrested Monday on felony child predator charges.
  Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday that 55-year-old Todd Murray, of McKeesport, is facing charges of unlawful contact with minors, corruption of minors and other related felony charges for soliciting a child online for sexual activity and sending sexually explicit images.
  Todd Murray (Photo Credit: PA Office of Attorney General)
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• Police Warn Drivers To ‘Slow Down Or We Will Call Your Mom’

  02-04-2019 21:54
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  HAYMARKET, Va. (CBS Local) — This could be a lot scarier than getting a ticket. The police department in Haymarket, Va., is threatening to “call your mom” if officers catch you speeding through town.
  A flashing sign posted in a 25 mph zone starts off with an expected and easy-to-ignore message: “Slow down or…” Then, it switches to: “…we will call your mom.”
  “We have been receiving many laughs and com
  
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• Charges Against Woman Dropped In New Castle Slaying

  02-04-2019 21:45
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  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) – Prosecutors have dropped all charges against a woman in a robbery-related western Pennsylvania shooting that killed three people, including a 10-year-old girl.
  The New Castle News reports that the Lawrence County district attorney’s office and New Castle police withdrew charges against 41-year-old Jody Hammer, who was released from jail Monday afternoon.
  RELATED STORIES:Third Suspect Arrested In New Castle Triple HomicideCrimi
  
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• Police: Man Choked Cashier For Bagging Groceries Wrong

  02-04-2019 21:42
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  NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. (CBS Local) — A Pennsylvania man assaulted an employee after he became upset with the way his groceries were being bagged, authorities said.
  Bradley A. Bower, 55, was in the checkout line at a Giant Food Store in New Cumberland Feb. 2 when he became upset. Bower became angry when a cashier put canned goods in the same grocery bag as chips, smashing the chips, according to police.
  Bower asked the cashier to stop bagging his groceries th
  
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• Health Dept.: 2 Additional Flu Deaths Reported In Allegheny County

  02-04-2019 21:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says two additional flu deaths have been reported in the county.
  Both Allegheny County residents were men in their early 80s. One man died in mid-January. The other man died in late February.A total of 12 people have died from the flu in Allegheny County this season.
  RELATED STORIES:Doctor: Allegheny County Experiencing Severe March For Flu Cases
  Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 3 More Flu-Relat
  
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• Thomas Lennon On New Book, Reno 911 & Christopher Nolan

  02-04-2019 21:38
  (CBS Local)– Tom Lennon’s IMDB page is one of the longest in the business and that is something he takes great pride in.
  The actor and screenwriter recently added author to his bio with a new children’s book called “Ronan Boyle and The Bridge Of Riddles.” Many television fans still remember Lennon from his roles on CBS shows such as “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Odd Couple.”
  “I have a weird resume,” said Lennon in an inter
  
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• Carnegie Science Center Announces Winners Of Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair

  02-04-2019 21:17
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than 1,000 students from schools throughout the Pittsburgh region competed last week in Carnegie Science Center’s 80th annual Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair and four students were selected to represent the region at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix from May 12-17.The four students are: Rachel Bina, North Allegheny High School; Jakobi Deslouches, Pittsburgh Allderd
  
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• Pieces Of Rubber Found In Nestle’s Purina Cat Food, Recall Issued

  02-04-2019 20:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Nestle’s Purina PetCare company is recalling some of its wet cat food because there may be pieces of rubber mixed with it.
  The recall affects “Muse Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy.”
  The product was sold in three-ounce cans.
  (Source: FDA.gov)
  It has the UPC Code of 38100 17199 (single three-ounce can), the Best By date of APR2020 and the Production Code of 80941162.
  Several people reported finding blue and yellow piece
  
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• Wage Gap In Spotlight On Equal Pay Day

  02-04-2019 20:18
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  By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business
  (CNN) — April 2 is Equal Pay Day, which symbolically marks how much longer into the year women would have to work in order to earn as much as men did the previous year.
  Among all full-time workers, the average woman made about 80 cents for every dollar a man made in 2017, according to the latest Census Bureau data. The gap is even wider for black and Hispanic women.
  But, in some industries, the gap narrows when comparing the
  
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• 2019 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Cap Released

  02-04-2019 20:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The NFL has released the latest line of league draft gear, including the hats players will wear during the event.
  The Pittsburgh Steelers cap features iconic city-inspired art with a Steelers logo at the front panels.
  Photo Credit: New Era
  The caps are available for purchase before the draft on the New Era Cap website.
  
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• ‘I Bawled So Bad’: 13-Year-Old Boy Buys Car For His Single Mother

  02-04-2019 19:50
  FERNLEY, Nev. (CBS Local) — A 13-year-old boy from Nevada is gaining national attention for an extraordinary act of kindness during a challenging time for his family.
  Krystal Preston, her three kids and three dogs were starting life over in Fernley, some 30 miles east of Reno. Unfortunately, they could not afford personal transportation.
  “At my low point, here comes my son,” Preston told KOLO.
  Preston’s son, William, makes a little extra money doing yard and house work fo
  
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• Analysis: Pa., W. Va. Sports Betting Revenue Missing Estimates

  02-04-2019 19:49
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  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An Associated Press analysis shows that the tax revenue from sports betting has so far failed to hit projections in most of the states that legalized wagering after the Supreme Court cleared the way last year.
  Only New Jersey and Delaware are bringing in the money they expected. Mississippi, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are falling short.
  The reasons vary by state, from slower-than-expected rollouts and the unavaila
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: April To Bring Warmer Temperatures, More Sunshine, Severe Weather Risk

  02-04-2019 19:33
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Who is ready for warmer weather?
  If that’s you, April may be your favorite month of the year.
  Why is that?
  No month in the year sees a larger gain from one month to the next as we do from March to April.
  The average temperature in March is 39.6 degrees.The average temperature for the month of April is 50.9 degrees.The more than 11 degree increase in temperatures bests the next closest month difference (April-May) by nearly two de
  
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• The Alliance Of American Football Is Suspending Football Operations

  02-04-2019 19:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Just a week after rumors that the league could fold, the Alliance of American Football has ceased football operations.The Action Network’s Darren Rovell reported that the league is suspending football operations as of Tuesday.The league had just finished up the first eight weeks of action heading into April. This was the inaugural season for the league.According to Rovell, majority owner Tom Dundon, who bought the league stake in
  
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• Man With Stage 4 Liver Cancer Plans Dream Vacation After Winning Lottery

  02-04-2019 19:01
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CBS Local) — A North Carolina man who was recently diagnosed with stage four liver cancer is planning a dream vacation with his wife thanks to a $250,000 lottery prize.
  Richard Beare of Charlotte purchased his winning ticket when he stopped at a Quik Trip in Charlotte two weeks ago, according to NC Education Lottery.
  “I rarely play the lottery,” the retired automotive mechanic said. “I only stopped because my wife asked me to get a Powerball ticket since
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Brian Dumoulin Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

  02-04-2019 18:59
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– As the regular season winds down, another injury is added to the Penguins roster.The team announced defenseman Brian Dumoulin is out day-to-day with an injury.“Coach Sullivan confirms that @Du24theboyz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play tonight in Detroit.”
  Coach Sullivan confirms that @Du24theboyz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play tonight in Detroit.
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• Baseball Report: Yankees Facing Early-Season Injuries

  02-04-2019 18:12
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — The first weekend of baseball is in the books, and, unsurprisingly, everything seems a little topsy-turvy. That’s to be expected in the very early stages of a 162-game MLB season. Every American League division favorite found itself in the cellar come Monday, but it wouldn’t last. The New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros all won yesterday. And no one seriously thinks the Baltimore Orioles, who took two of three from the
  
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• Pittsburgh City Council Takes Final Vote, Passes Controversial Gun Legislation

  02-04-2019 18:04
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  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — Pittsburgh City Council took a final vote Monday morning, passing a package of controversial gun laws introduced after last year’s mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue.
  Council members voted 6-3 to pass the bills. They now head to Democratic Mayor Bill Peduto for his expected signature.#Breaking: Council passes gun legislation bills. @kdka
  — Amy Wadas (@AmyWadas) April 2, 2019
  The legislation will place restrictio
  
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• 'Hamilton' star returns to CMU as keynote commencement speaker

  02-04-2019 17:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Actor, singer and author Leslie Odom Jr., who won the 2016 Tony as best actor in a musical, will be the featured speaker on May 19.
  
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• Man Severely Injured In Homer City Plant Accident

  02-04-2019 17:38
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  HOMER CITY, Pa. (KDKA) — A man suffered a severe injury Tuesday morning in an industrial accident at the Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County.
  First responders were first called to the coal-powered generating plant, located along Power Plant Road in Homer City, around 8 a.m.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  According to officials, the worker’s arm became stuck in a 13,000-pound, coal-crushing roller. A team of his co-workers jumped into action to resc
  
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• Man Severely Injured After Getting Hand Caught In 13,000-Pound Roller

  02-04-2019 17:38
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  HOMER CITY, Pa. (KDKA) — A man suffered a severe injury Tuesday morning in an industrial accident at the Homer City Generating Station in Indiana County.
  First responders were first called to the coal-powered generating plant, located along Power Plant Road in Homer City, around 8 a.m.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  According to officials, the worker’s arm became stuck in a 13,000-pound, coal-crushing roller. A team of his co-workers jumped into action to resc
  
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• University Of Pittsburgh Basketball Guard Khameron Davis To Transfer

  02-04-2019 17:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Pitt Panthers will lose a member of the basketball team for next season.
  The school announced sophomore guard Khameron Davis will transfer to finish the rest of his collegiate athletic career.“Pitt sophomore guard Khameron Davis will transfer, a source tells Rivals.”
  Pitt sophomore guard Khameron Davis will transfer, a source tells @Rivals.
  — Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) April 1, 2019Davis played in 58 games in his
  
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• Pittsburgh approves gun-control bills; opponents threaten suit against city

  02-04-2019 17:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  The National Rifle Association said it was assisting Pittsburgh residents in filing a lawsuit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
  
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• Sheetz, Quaker Steak & Lube Up For ‘Best Regional Fast Food’ Title

  02-04-2019 17:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two popular local chains are up for the Best Regional Fast Food, but it’s up to you to cast your vote to get them to the top.
  Voting is underway for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Travel experts select the top 20 nominees in various categories then let the public make the final decision via online voting.
  Both Sheetz, based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Quaker Steak and Lube, based in Sharon, Pennsylvania,
  
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• Amazon Slashing Prices Again At Whole Foods

  02-04-2019 16:04
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  By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Amazon is slashing prices on hundreds of products at Whole Foods for the third time in two years.
  The cuts will go into effect Wednesday and are mostly focused on produce. Amazon and Whole Foods said customers will save an average of 20 percent off select items, including greens, tomatoes and fruits.
  They’ll also double the number of weekly deals for Prime members, and will give those people an additional
  
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• Marine Pilot From Pa. Killed In Arizona Helicopter Crash

  02-04-2019 15:52
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  YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of two Marine pilots who died in a helicopter crash during a training mission in southwestern Arizona.
  U.S. Marine Corps officials said Monday that the victims were 34-year-old Major Matthew M. Wiegand of Ambler, Pennsylvania, and 30-year-old Captain Travis W. Brannon of Nashville, Tennessee.The two Marine pilots we lost this weekend in an AH-1Z Viper accident have been identified as Maj. Matthew M. W
  
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• Sports Medicine Expert Warns Parents Against Pushing Children Into One Sport Year-Round

  02-04-2019 15:31
  (CBS Local/CBS New York)- Major League Baseball is back in full swing following a long winter, and that means many youth leagues are returning to the field this month, too. But a disturbing trend has turned what was once considered a game reserved for spring and summer months into a year-round marathon for many young players. It may seem like a strategic development of skills to parents and coaches, but experts warn children are facing overuse and greater risk of injury as they endure training t
  
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• PTL Links: April 2, 2019

  02-04-2019 15:06
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
  Market District
  Cooking Corner Recipes
  Rosie Revere, Engineer
  Pittsburgh MagazineWHAT’S ON STAGE LINKS:
  Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: “Dear Evan Hansen”Pittsburgh Public Theater: “A Doll’s House, Part 2”Bricolage: “Midnight Radio: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”PICT: “The Heiress”Pittsburgh Cultural Trust & PNC Broadway Series: “Come
  
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• Cooking Corner: Asian Peanut Noodle Salad

  02-04-2019 14:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Market District Chef Dave Histed is in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen making a dish completely out of leftovers!
  ASIAN PEANUT NOODLE SALAD
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Recipe by Chef Dave HistedServes: 4
  INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 cups Giant Eagle rotisserie chicken, picked and chilled• ¾ cup snap peas, sliced• ¼ cup red onion, thin sliced• 1 red bell pepper, sliced• 1 cup Giant Eagle angel hair shredded cabbage
  
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• Pittsburgh City Council To Take Final Vote On Controversial Gun Legislation; Lawsuits Expected

  02-04-2019 14:27
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  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — Pittsburgh City Council is scheduled to take a final vote on a package of gun laws introduced after last year’s mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue.
  The legislation would place restrictions on military-style assault weapons like the AR-15 rifle that authorities say was used in the Oct. 27 rampage at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, which killed 11 people and wounded seven.Public comment is happening now. One wo
  
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• Voters Head To Polls For Pa. Senate Special Election

  02-04-2019 14:04
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Polls are now open in a special election for a vacant 37th District state Senate seat in politically divided suburban Pittsburgh where the sides are testing some national themes ahead of 2020’s presidential election.
  Tuesday’s contest pits Republican D. Raja against Democrat Pam Iovino for a seat largely controlled by Republicans the past half-century, but the district is viewed as increasingly friendly to Democrats and
  
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• Fire Sends Emergency Crews To Home In Rochester

  02-04-2019 13:09
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  ROCHESTER (KDKA) — An early morning house fire sent emergency crews to a home in Beaver County Tuesday.
  The fire was first reported around 4:30 a.m. on Harmony Avenue in Rochester Township.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Three people reportedly lived in the home, but everyone inside was able to escape.
  No injuries were reported.Officials have not yet said what caused the fire.
  The Red Cross was called to help the family.
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• Voluntary regulations could damage Ohio River water quality, speakers fear

  02-04-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Proposal to allow states along the Ohio River to make and enforce their own discharge standards gets cool reception at Pittsburgh hearing.
  
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• Some fear making pollution regulations voluntary could damage Ohio River water quality

  02-04-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Proposal to allow states along the Ohio River to make and enforce their own discharge standards gets cool reception at Pittsburgh hearing.
  
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• Missing Woman Last Seen In Oakland Found Safe

  02-04-2019 05:59
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say a missing woman has been found safe.
  Police said Monday that 22-year-old Shurontaya “Tay Tay” Festa was last seen Sunday in Oakland.Police reported Tuesday afternoon that she had been located and returned home safely.
  
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• Missing 19-Year-Old Found Safe

  02-04-2019 05:59
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say a missing man has been found safe.
  Police said Monday night that 19-year-old Aubay Germany, of Hazelwood, hadn’t been seen since Sunday, March 24.Police reported Tuesday afternoon that Germany had been located and safely returned home.
  
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• Alleged Bank Robber Leads Police On Chase Through Frick Park

  02-04-2019 05:33
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 38-year-old Swissvale man has been charged with robbing the Key Bank on North Highland Avenue at gunpoint in East Liberty on Friday morning.
  Lamar Sewell was arrested later in the day, after leading police on a car chase and then running into Frick Park. Police said they found a wig and a gun inside his car.
  Lamar Sewell (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 5/Facebook)
  He told police after his arrest that voices in his hea
  
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• Man Accused Of Opening Fire On North Braddock Police Officers Sentenced To Prison

  02-04-2019 05:14
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man who opened fire on two North Braddock police officers last June pleaded guilty to eight counts against him Monday.
  The District Attorney’s office says, “for evidentiary reasons,” two counts of attempted homicide initially filed against 20-year-old Dejon Howard, of Willkinsburg, were withdrawn.
  Howard pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault — serious bodily injury, two counts of aggravated assaul
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Seek Missing 19-Year-Old

  02-04-2019 04:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are searching for a missing man.
  Nineteen-year-old Aubay Germany, of Hazelwood, was last seen on Sunday, March 24.
  He is 6-feet-1-inch tall with short hair and brown eyes.Anyone who sees Germany or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons Detectives at (412) 323-7141.
  
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• U.S. Steel Faces $700K Fine From Allegheny Co. Health Dept.

  02-04-2019 03:42
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — U.S. Steel is facing a $707,568 fine from the Allegheny County Health Department.
  The health department says the fine is for continued emissions problems at the Clairton Coke Works facility in the third and fourth quarters of 2018.
  RELATED STORIES:U.S. Steel Appealing Health Dept. Order To Reduce Emissions
  County Orders U.S. Steel To Reduce Air Pollution In Mon Valley
  Lt. Gov. Fetterman Tours Clairton Coke Works, Gets Update On Repairs
  
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• Health Dept.: Live Mouse, Nesting Materials Found In Boxes Of Noodles At West Homestead Restaurant

  02-04-2019 03:10
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  WEST HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says a West Homestead restaurant is dealing with an active mouse infestation.
  The Me Lyng Restaurant on West 8th Avenue was inspected Thursday.
  (Photo Credit: Ralph Iannotti/KDKA)
  According to a food safety assessment report, the health inspector found a live mouse nesting in a box of noodles in the kitchen. Nesting materials were found in three other boxes of noodles and four empty MSG bins.
  
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• Ohiopyle Officials Say ‘Temporary Inconvenience’ Of Construction Project Will Result In ‘Permanent Improvement’

  02-04-2019 02:05
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  OHIOPYLE (KDKA) — Business owners in Ohiopyle are getting ready for the season and looking forward to the end of a major construction project in the area.
  Ohiopyle Mayor Mark McCarty says the sights of trucks scooping dirt in the center of the borough could be a deterrent to visitors.
  “It looks like a construction zone, there’s no doubt about it,” he said.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The McCarty family also owns Laurel Highlands Outdoor Center,
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Seek Missing Woman Last Seen In Oakland

  02-04-2019 01:59
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are searching for a missing woman.
  Police say 22-year-old Shurontaya “Tay Tay” Festa was last seen Sunday in Oakland.
  She is 5-feet-6-inches tall and has brown eyes.Police say she is known to frequent Duquesne, Wilkinsburg and East Pittsburgh.
  Anyone who sees Festa or has information on her whereabouts is asked to call (412) 323-7141.
  
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