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• Changes Coming To Port Authority’s P1 Route

  04-04-2019 23:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ten Thousand riders take buses on the Port Authority’s P1 route, launching a new pilot program limiting the number of passengers that can board the buses along the route.Thursday was day four of this program has assigned route supervisors and customer service representatives allowing passengers three minutes to get on the bus. They have also instructed drivers to shut the doors after the time is up in order to stop bus and traffi
  
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• Hill House To Close In June

  04-04-2019 23:48
  The Hill House Association plans to dissolve by the end of June
  
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• July trial set for retired priest

  04-04-2019 23:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Father Lang was arraigned Thursday at the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
  
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• State Police: Woman Charged With Allegedly Having Inappropriate Sexual Contact With 4-Year-Old

  04-04-2019 23:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tiffany Marie Beeman is being charged by Pennsylvania State Police for allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a four-year-old.“The victim’s father comes to the state police in Greensburg and advises that he’s found a video of his child committing sexually inappropriate contact with a female he was once dating,” said State Trooper Stephen Limani.
  The phone left in the car of a man Beeman was dating, b
  
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• Final Four Guide: Top 10 Most Instagram-Worthy Spots In Downtown Minneapolis

  04-04-2019 23:00
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Most travelers don’t leave home without their Instagram-loaded smartphones, mainly out of fear of missing out on showing their followers the fabulousness they’re missing out on. With thousands of Final Four fans heading to downtown Minneapolis in the coming days, you better believe the filters will be flying. Here, in no particular order, are our choices for the best Instagram photo ops in town.
  1.) U.S. Bank Stadium Viking Ship401 Chicago Ave.You won&rsquo
  
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• Final Four Guide: Best Breweries To Visit While You’re In Minneapolis

  04-04-2019 22:57
  Beer-lovers visiting Minneapolis for the Final Four won’t have to go far to find Minnesota’s most beloved beers. Walk in any direction out of U.S. Bank Stadium and you’ll probably find a bar or a restaurant serving beloved craft beers from the Twin Cities, the North Shore and other parts of “The Land of 10,000 Beers.” But for out-of-town hopheads seeking a more direct experience of the state’s brewing culture, there are a few places that should be on your rada
  
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• Final Four Guide: 5 Restaurants To Try Near U.S. Bank Stadium

  04-04-2019 22:49
  In Minneapolis for the Final Four and want to try the restaurants where Minneapolitans love to eat? Look no further. Below are some of the most beloved spots in the City of Lakes within walking distance, or a short Lyft ride, from U.S. Bank Stadium.
  Parlour(credit: CBS)
  If you’re going to get a burger in Minneapolis (that’s not a jucy lucy) then just go here. This simple yet outstanding cheeseburger is on anyone’s “best in the city” list. Take one bite and you&rsquo
  
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• Hays Woods takes steps toward becoming city park

  04-04-2019 22:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  Master plan process to start in 2020 for minimally intrusive development of 627 acre woodland into a regional city park
  
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• Final Four Guide: 10 Fun Things To Check Out In The Twin Cities

  04-04-2019 22:40
  Welcome, NCAA fans! Here are some great activities, scenic spots and just awesome places to check out in the Twin Cities. Of course, there are a ton more things to see and do, but this is a diverse sampling and great start to checking out what the cities have to offer. Make sure to click the links in the titles for more information. And there are many more guides right here. Here we go!
  Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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  Let’s start with a bit of culture, shall we
  
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• Final Four Guide: Best Places To View The City

  04-04-2019 22:36
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The NCAA Final Four tournament is upon us, and what better way to prove you made the trip north to Minneapolis than to snap a shot of the city’s one-of-a-kind skyline? Take a look at the list below for the best places to get a view of the city.
  Guthrie Theater’s Amber Box (Yellow Room)
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  The Amber Box at the Guthrie provides an almost 360-degree view of the city. From downtown to northeast to the Stone Arch Bridge, spectators are treated to a &l
  
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• Final Four Guide: Top 10 Things To Do At Mall Of America

  04-04-2019 22:34
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If there’s one thing you have to see while visiting Minnesota, it’s definitely the Mall of America.
  The mall, known as ‘MOA’ to locals, is home to more than 520 stores and sees over 40 million visitors each year. The building spans across 5.6 million square feet and is filled with hundreds of attractions.
  For many, the experience can be quite overwhelming — even for Minnesotans.
  So we narrowed down our top 10 favorite things to do at
  
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• Final Four Guide: Navigating Downtown Minneapolis

  04-04-2019 22:31
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – While some streets near U.S. Bank Stadium will be closed or restricted in preparation for the NCAA Final Four, there are numerous parking and transportation options available.
  Final Four activities will be held throughout downtown, including at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Armory, Minneapolis Convention Center and Nicollet Mall.
  RELATED: Road Closures In Minneapolis Go Into Effect Monday, As The City Prepares For Final Four Weekend
  PARKING:Mills Fleet Farm Parking Ramp, Deni
  
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• Stolen Truck Loaded With Cookie Dough Leads Police On Hours-Long Chase

  04-04-2019 22:21
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  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CBS Local) — A Kansas man stole a truck full of cookie dough and led police on a winding chase for several hours in two states before he was apprehended, authorities said.
  It all began Wednesday morning in Kansas City, Mo., when a truck driver pulled out from an underground warehouse at Kansas City Cold Storage with a payload of cookie dough.
  The driver parked next to his personal vehicle and hopped out to retrieve some personal items, l
  
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• Operations To Resume At Warrendale Postal Facility Following Mercury Spill

  04-04-2019 22:20
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  WARRENDALE (KDKA) — Daily mail processing operations will resume at a postal facility in Warrendale on Friday following a mercury spill.
  The Warrendale Network Distribution Center was shut down on Sunday, March 24, after the facility received an improperly mailed package containing mercury.
  RELATED STORIES:Mercury Spill At Postal Facility In Warrendale Stalls Delivery Of Packages
  Mercury Spill Shuts Down Postal Facility In WarrendaleThe United States Post
  
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• Woman gets 20 to 40 years for conspiracy in 2016 shooting death

  04-04-2019 22:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lauren O’Connor pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kill Ryan Ramirez.
  
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• Missing New Kensington Girl Found Safe

  04-04-2019 22:02
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  NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) — Police in Westmoreland County say a missing teenage girl has been found safe.
  New Kensington Police said Thursday morning that 13-year-old Patience Johnson hadn’t been seen since Monday.Police reported just before 4 p.m. Thursday that Patience had been found and is safe.
  
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• NCAA Tournament Picks: What Team Will Win It All?

  04-04-2019 21:53
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Minnesota/CBS Local) — The NCAA Tournament played out much as expected that first weekend. The East and West regions each saw their top four teams emerge unscathed. The South and Midwest regions each advanced three of their four top seeds.
  Then came the Sweet 16, and things got a little crazy. Perennial Final Four contender Duke squeaked by ACC rival Virginia Tech only to come up short against Michigan State. Gonzaga couldn’t handle a Texas Tech team that squashed
  
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• ACLU threatens legal action against McKeesport Area schools over formation of black student organization

  04-04-2019 21:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Superintendent Mark Holtzman says he supports the idea of a student union, but wants it to include students of all races.
  
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• TSA Finds Loaded Gun In Westmoreland Co. Man’s Carry-On Bag At Pittsburgh Airport

  04-04-2019 21:42
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Transportation Security Administration says a loaded handgun was found in a Westmoreland County man’s bag at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday.
  The Irwin resident was stopped at a checkpoint after TSA officers detected the gun in his carry-on bag.
  According to the TSA, the man was carrying a .380 caliber handgun that was loaded with six bullets.
  (Source: Transportation Security Administration)
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• Upper St. Clair High School World Language Program Wins Golden Globe Award

  04-04-2019 21:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Upper St. Clair High School recently won a Golden Globe Award from the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association as part of their Exemplary Program Awards Showcase.The awards include four categories: Globe, Bronze Globe, Silver Globe and Golden Globe. Upper St. Clair is one of only three high schools in Allegheny County to earn the Golden Globe. They join Pittsburgh Allderdice High School and Vincentian Academy as winners of t
  
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• Wife Pranks Husband With Dozens Of Amazon Boxes On April Fools’ Day

  04-04-2019 21:33
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  GREEN BAY, Wis. (CBS Local) — A Wisconsin woman’s epic April Fools’ Day prank on her husband has now gone viral on social media.
  Maureen Pritchard and some helpers piled dozens of Amazon Prime boxes outside the couple’s front door in Green Bay while her husband was at work Monday.
  Pritchard, who is an avid online shopper, told CBS affiliate WDJT she thought of the prank back in November and started saving the empty boxes with the help of
  
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• Carnegie Museum Of Natural History Announces Sensory Friendly Saturdays

  04-04-2019 21:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s now a quieter way to experience one of Pittsburgh’s great museums.
  The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is launching “Sensory Friendly Saturday.”
  The dates include:April 27
  July 13
  Oct. 5
  Dec. 28The museum will open 90 minutes earlier for families with children on the autism spectrum, or who just want a more controlled environment.
  The hours for Sensory Friendly Saturdays are 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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• New Mom, Who Lost Job Over Request To Pump At Work, Speaks Out

  04-04-2019 21:24
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  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (CBS Local) — An Alabama mother who lost her job after she asked her employer if she could pump breast milk at work is speaking out to raise awareness.
  Haley Gentle said she was planning to return to work after she gave birth to her baby in January. Her employer was planning on her return, too, until she asked if she could pump breast milk at work.
  “I was told almost immediately that that was not allowed — that I could pump du
  
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• ‘WOW!’: Video Captures Colorful ‘Fireball’ Streaking Across Southeast Morning Sky

  04-04-2019 20:56
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  CHARLESTON, S.C. (CBS Local) — Several people reported seeing something streaking across the sky in Charleston, S.C., around 6:45 a.m. Thursday.
  Those who reported it observed an object with a tail and a blue or green light.
  CBS affiliate WCSC received nine reports from all over the Lowcountry, including Summerville, Goose Creek, North Charleston, Ladson and Folly Beach.
  {POSSIBLE METEOR}
  WOW! Did anyone else see this earlier?! We're working to figure out
  
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• Penn State Investigating After Controversial Posters Found On Campus

  04-04-2019 20:51
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  STATE COLLEGE (KDKA) — Penn State University is trying to find the person who distributed photos and names of students, and accused them of being Nazis.
  The posters were circulated on campus and had swastikas and the caption “Penn State Nazis.”
  The names and a picture of 10 either current or former Penn State students were on the posters.
  “There’s no room for hate or for Nazis on this campus, it’s wrong and there’s no b
  
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• Investigators: No Apparent Motive In State College Fatal Shooting

  04-04-2019 20:19
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  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say they can find no reason a drunken gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania hotel bar, killing two men and wounding a woman before breaking into a home where he fatally shot another man before killing himself.
  Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna said Wednesday police completed their investigation into the January shooting that happened near Penn State’s campus.
  Centre Daily Times reports authorities s
  
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• Police: Father Staged Burglary To Hide Theft Of Daughter’s Girl Scout Cookie Money

  04-04-2019 20:14
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  FOREST GROVE, Ore. (CBS Local) — An Oregon man faked a robbery to cover up the theft of his daughter’s Girl Scout cookie money, according to authorities.
  Police said Brian Couture, 40, of Forest Grove, called 911 on March 6 and reported that someone had gotten into his home through a sliding glass door and fought with him.
  Couture was unresponsive when police arrived and he was taken to the hospital. Authorities investigated and used K-9s to search
  
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• Pa. State-Owned Universities Could Set Own Tuition Soon

  04-04-2019 20:14
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A new policy will give Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities more of a say in what their students will pay in tuition.
  The State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors adopted the change on Thursday to allow individual schools to develop tuition plans, although the board retains final approval authority.
  The universities will now announce tuition in April instead of July, giving students a few more months’ notice about increases.
  The p
  
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• Judge Rejects Lawsuit Over Pa. Turnpike Toll Increases

  04-04-2019 20:00
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge is dismissing a lawsuit over Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increases that are financing payments to help fund transit agencies.
  U.S. District Judge Yvette Kane ruled Thursday that a truckers’ organization didn’t adequately argue that the scheme violates the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution or the constitutional right to travel.
  The lawsuit had also asked the court to bar the turnpike commission from
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Place Corey Dickerson On 10-Day IL With Shoulder Strain

  04-04-2019 19:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Pirates announced this afternoon that outfielder Corey Dickerson has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder strain.ROSTER MOVES:
  Corey Dickerson has been placed on the 10 day IL with a posterior right shoulder strain.
  Jordan Lyles has been reinstated from the IL.
  — Pirates (@Pirates) April 4, 2019
  The Pirates have reinstated Jordan Lyles from the injured list in a corresponding roster move.
  Dickerson was a Gold
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates May Lose Outfielder Corey Dickerson For Up To A Month With A Shoulder Strain

  04-04-2019 19:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– According to reports, another Pittsburgh Pirate could be on his way to the Injured List.Pirates beat writer John Perrotto reports outfielder Corey Dickerson has suffered a shoulder strain and could be on the shelf for a month.“Sources say Corey Dickerson is likely to miss up to a month with his strained shoulder. Is expected to go on the IL before tonight’s game. #pirates #dkps #MLB”
  Sources say Corey Dickerson is like
  
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• Man Faces Homicide Charge In McKees Rocks Bridge Crash

  04-04-2019 19:20
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterMCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (KDKA) — A man has been charged with vehicular homicide following a multi-vehicle collision on McKees Rocks Bridge in February that killed one person.
  Christopher Vuckovich, 39, faces a number of charges related to the crash, including homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment.
  The crash, which occurred on February 15, involved five vehicles and nine people. Four of the nine peopl
  
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• Man Faces Homicide Charge In Deadly Crash On McKees Rocks Bridge

  04-04-2019 19:20
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterMCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (KDKA) — A man is being charged with homicide following a multi-vehicle collision on McKees Rocks Bridge in February that killed one person.
  Christopher Vuckovich, 39, faces a number of charges related to the crash, including homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment.
  The crash occurred on February 15 and involved five vehicles and nine people. Four of the nine people were injured
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain Chances Return With Consistent Showers Expected Friday

  04-04-2019 19:02
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rain chances return today, but most of the day is going to be dry.
  Just a spot shower here or there is expected with highs in the mid-50s.Skies will be cloudy with winds out of the northwest at around 5-10 mph.
  Rain totals for today will be modest, maybe a tenth of an inch in one or two spots and almost everyone else seeing less than a fifth of an inch of rain.KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley has only placed a 30 percent chance for rain i
  
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• State System allows universities to set their own tuition rates

  04-04-2019 18:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  The changes could affect 98,000 students, though officials have said they expect not all schools will adopt the change immediately.
  
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• WrestleMania 35: Betting On WWE Expected To Rival Betting On NFL

  04-04-2019 18:44
  By Chuck Carroll
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — Can you bet on WrestleMania? In the words of the old Daniel Bryan, “yes, yes, yes.”
  Interest in sports betting is surging, as a growing number of states relax gambling laws to cash in on a can’t-miss revenue stream. And it’s not just traditional sports that are getting all the action. Sports entertainment is also becoming an increasingly popular option for online sportsbooks, with thousands eager to plop down a few dollars
  
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• PNC Park Runs Out Of Hot Dog Buns During The Pittsburgh Pirates ‘Buc Night’ Promotion

  04-04-2019 18:42
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Every year, the Pittsburgh Pirates provide a promotional schedule to attract big crowds to the ball park.
  A new addition to the schedule was “Buc Night” where various items including admission and select food items were just $1.00, while other items were discounted.
  Apparently Aramark, the contractor responsible for food supply at PNC Park, did not count how many hot dogs were brought into the stadium. The vendors had enough
  
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• Truckers' federal lawsuit challenging Pa. Turnpike tolls dismissed

  04-04-2019 18:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  A federal judge in Harrisburg dismissed a lawsuit claiming the Pennsylvania Turnpike couldn’t use tolls to pay for public transit.
  
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• Judge dismisses truckers' federal lawsuit challenging Pa. Turnpike tolls

  04-04-2019 18:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  A federal judge in Harrisburg dismissed a lawsuit claiming the Pennsylvania Turnpike couldn’t use tolls to pay for public transit.
  
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• Man Sentenced To 15-30 Years In Jail In Ex-Girlfriend’s Strangulation Death

  04-04-2019 18:25
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man has been sentenced to jail time in connection with the strangulation death his former girlfriend after she broke off their affair.
  Robert Metz, Sr. 68, pleaded guilty in January to one count each of third-degree murder and abuse of a corpse. He has now been sentenced to 15-30 years in prison.#BREAKING: The judge sentenced Robert Metz to 15-30 years in a state correctional facility for the strangulation death of Dolores Miller @KD
  
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• Grandfather Accused Of Beating Boy With Belt Denied Bond

  04-04-2019 18:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man accused of beating his 8-year-old grandson with a belt and dragging him down a school hallway is staying in jail.
  Bond has been denied for the 52-year-old suspect, Harold Coates.
  Officials say Coates has 21 prior arrests, including in two felonies. He is currently waiting to be sentenced on another felony charge.
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  According to the criminal complaint, Coates told police he was called to the school over his gran
  
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• New Museum Lab Makes Children’s Museum Fun For Older Kids, Too

  04-04-2019 18:09
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has long been a place where young children can learn, create and play. Now, older children and teens can join in on the fun too.Over the past 18 months, the Children’s Museum has been transforming a former North Side library into Museum Lab, “a place where kids 10+ can have cutting-edge experiences in art, tech and learning,” according to their website.Opening on Saturday, Apri
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Clinching Scenarios As Of April 4th

  04-04-2019 18:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Penguins magic number is two heading into game 81 of the regular season against the Detroit Red Wings.A win in either the Red Wings game on Thursday or against the New York Rangers Saturday propels the Pens into the playoffs next week. Both of those games are at PPG Paints Arena.“Clinching scenarios via @PenguinsPR.”
  Clinching scenarios via @PenguinsPR. pic.twitter.com/m1fngtlRx6
  — Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) April 4
  
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• Target Raises Minimum Wage To $13 An Hour, Plans For $15 By 2020

  04-04-2019 17:40
  (CBS Local/CBSDFW.COM) – Target is raising its minimum wage for employees to $13 an hour, continuing the plans for the company to raise it to $15 an hour by 2020.
  The big-box retailer announced its new wage on Thursday and said it will roll out starting in June.
  According to Target, it recently raised its minimum wage to $12 in 2018. It’s slowly moving up to its 2020 goal.
  “Just a year and a half into this journey, we’re already seeing some promising examples. Take this p
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang Tabbed As Game-Time Decisions Against The Detroit Red Wings

  04-04-2019 17:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Penguins could receive some much needed help back to the lineup as the fight for a playoff spot continues.Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan says both center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang are game-time decisions for the matchup against the Detroit Red Wings at home Thursday.“Mike Sullivan says Malkin and Letang will both be game-time decisions.”
  Mike Sullivan says Malkin and Letang will both be game-time decisi
  
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• CBS Sports Is The New Television Home Of BIG3 Basketball League

  04-04-2019 17:20
  (CBS Los Angeles/CBS Local) — CBS Sports and the BIG3 announced Thursday that the 3-on-3 professional basketball league will now have its games televised on CBS and CBS Sports Network. The league will officially debut on the network in primetime on Saturday, June 22nd at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
  The league, founded by mogul Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz in 2017, will play an 11-week season, with all games airing live on CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network. All o
  
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• Man Facing Sentencing In Ex-Girlfriend’s Strangulation Death

  04-04-2019 17:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is set to be sentenced today in connection with the strangulation death his former girlfriend after she broke off their affair.
  Robert Metz, Sr. 68, pleaded guilty in January to one count each of third-degree murder and abuse of a corpse.
  When asked by the judge why he was pleading guilty, Metz said, “because I am guilty.”
  According to police, Metz strangled 55-year-old Dolores Miller, of Sheraden, to death in his Ros
  
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• Popular Central Pa. Wedding Venue, ‘Star Barn,’ Bans Gay Weddings Due To Religious Beliefs

  04-04-2019 16:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The owners of a popular central Pennsylvania wedding destination known as “Star Barn” have banned gay weddings due to their religious beliefs.The historic structure is part of the Stone Gables Estate, located in Elizabethtown, and has become a very popular wedding destination.It’s surrounded by a sprawling 275-acres of farmland, orchards, and vineyards.PennLive reports the landmark venue is now at the center of a deba
  
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• W. Va. Man Arrested, Accused Of Abducting Teen, Holding Her Hostage, Then Beating Her Until She Had A Miscarriage

  04-04-2019 16:46
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  MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP) — A 20-year-old West Virginia man is accused of abducting a teenager, holding her hostage for about a year, impregnating her and beating her so severely that she miscarried.
  News outlets report Brian Merchant-Jones is in custody on charges including murder and kidnapping.Court records say the juvenile girl had been a runaway since March 2018 and told authorities last week that she had been with Jones the entire time. She said Jones
  
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• Fox Chapel Area first-graders among first to soak in the Espanol

  04-04-2019 16:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Current kindergartners in all of the district’s elementary schools are welcome to participate in the program.
  
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