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• W. Va Senate Republicans Add Measure To Education Bill Banning Teacher Strikes

  02-06-2019 23:07
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Senate Republicans have added a measure to ban teacher strikes to their sweeping education proposal.
  Lawmakers in the GOP-controlled chamber approved the amendment 17-14 Sunday with heavy opposition from Democrats.
  Republican Sen. Charles Trump sponsored the amendment and said it’s meant to keep schools running. He says it’s not meant as retaliation for teacher walkouts this year and last.
  Democrats argued that teachers have the right to p
  
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• Brewers Pitcher Lasts Eight Innings, Pirates Fall 4-2 To Brewers

  02-06-2019 22:44
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Zach Davies allowed eight hits over eight-plus innings, giving Milwaukee’s bullpen a welcome break in a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
  Davies (6-0) struck out three and walked one to remain unbeaten. He left after allowing a leadoff double to Colin Moran in the ninth.
  Corbin Burnes inherited a two-on, one-out jam in the ninth but wiggled free to pick up his first save of the season and second of his career.
  A day after needing six pitchers and ne
  
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• SkyVue Apartments Evacuated Due To Electrical Fire In Parking Garage

  02-06-2019 22:41
  OAKLAND (KDKA) — Emergency crews are on the scene for a reported fire at the SkyVue Apartments in Oakland.
  According to responders on the scene, an electrical fire occurred in the parking garage of the building and all 14 floors of the building were evacuated.No one was stuck inside the building and no injuries have been reported.
  
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• Kennywood Hosts Survivors Day Picnic With UPMC Children’s Hospital Of Pittsburgh

  02-06-2019 21:45
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — To celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Survivorship Program hosted their annual picnic at Kennywood Park Sunday for patients and their families.Kennywood donated 300 tickets to the survivors to enjoy a day at the park and extras were sold at a discounted rate for other family and friends wanting to attend.This gave over 500 people a chance to enjoy rides, concessions and a picnic at the Main Pavillion.The picni
  
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• Duquesne Police Seize Narcotics, Weapons And Scales During Search

  02-06-2019 21:19
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — Friday morning at approximately 7:00 a.m. the City of Duquesne Police Department in collaboration with the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office seized a small pistol, a small quantity of what they suspected to be cocaine, marijuana, digital scales, packaging materials, numerous cell phones, and cash.
  When police executed the search warrant, three adults and five small children were in the home.A 28-year-old male is facing charges of possession of an instrument of crime
  
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• Envisioning the future: Port Authority to develop 25-year transit plan

  02-06-2019 20:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chief Development Officer David Huffaker will oversee the plan to guide where Port Authority should expand service and make improvements.
  
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• NWS: Recreational Boater Advisory For Pittsburgh Rivers

  02-06-2019 20:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The NWS issued a recreational boater advisory in Pittsburgh due to all the heavy rain the area has seen in the past week.
  Due to heavy rainfall in the past few days, a recreational boater advisory has been issued until Wednesday afternoon. Fast currents may create hazardous conditions along the Allegheny and Ohio River for the next few days. pic.twitter.com/shXwMiQw98
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) June 2, 2019
  The advisory, which is issued until Wednesday afte
  
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• Penguins Sign Finnish Goaltender Emil Larmi To Two-Year Contract

  02-06-2019 19:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 22-year-old Finnish goaltender Emil Larmi to a two-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2020-2021 season.
  The goaltender is coming off a championship season in 2018-2019 with HPK, a team of Finland’s professional league, Ligga.
  “Emil is coming off of a fantastic playoff run with HPK, and has proved himself to be one of the best goaltenders in Liiga,” said Penguins goaltending development coach Andy Chiodo
  
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• Severe Weather Threatens Region With Hail, High Winds

  02-06-2019 19:13
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another round of severe weather is threatening the region.Regions south of Pittsburgh are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 3 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kingwood WV, Terra Alta WV, Rowlesburg WV until 3:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/bNYIToazt8
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) June 2, 2019
  Storms could bring wind up to 60 mphs wind and quarter-sized hail for Garrett and Preston Counties.The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Sev
  
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• Detour: Pennsylvania Turnpike Closed From New Castle To Ohio

  02-06-2019 18:43
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania turnpike is closed from New Castle Area all the way into Ohio due to debris on the road.According to 511pa.com, there’s a highway detour on 1-76 between exist 2-Gateway and 10-New Castle.All eastbound motorists are motorists have to take the Ohio Pike Exist 234 East to 680 N Youngstown to Exit 11 Canfield/Poland Route 224 to I-376 East.
  Then, motorists must enter at New Castle.After a week of severe storms, there’s debris on the Turnpike tha
  
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• Disabled Rail Car Forces Outbound T To Be Redirected

  02-06-2019 18:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – All outbound rails on the T were temporarily deviated to the Allentown line to avoid the Mt. Washington Tunnel where a rail car was stuck.The Mt Washington Tunnel has reopened to outbound transit. All routes have returned to regular routing. https://t.co/Vu6BenSMa3
  — Port Authority Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) June 2, 2019
  The Pittsburgh Port Authority rerouted the outbound T line to Allentown, and in a Tweet, said they expected delays.
  During the reroute, Port Autho
  
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• Rare Wave-Like Clouds Spotted In Erie

  02-06-2019 17:36
  ERIE, Pa. (KDKA) – While clouds are nothing new to Western Pennsylvania, we don’t usually see amazing clouds like this.
  These super rare wave-shaped clouds were photographed yesterday in Erie.
  Photo Credit: Jamie Morath Heynes
  KDKA meteorologist Ray Petelin weighed in on what caused the clouds to form.
  “Those are Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds. A very rare cloud pattern that is caused by velocity shear,” he said.
  Photo Credit: Jamie Morath Heynes
  “Velocity shear occurs whe
  
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• Florida Boy, 13, Dies In Pennsylvania Stabbing

  02-06-2019 17:21
  YORK, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old Florida boy died after a stabbing in Pennsylvania.
  Police say the stabbing occurred at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday at a home in York. The victim was pronounced dead at about 3:17 a.m. Saturday at York Hospital.
  The York County coroner’s office identified the victim as 13-year-old Tre J. Hartman of Winter Haven, Florida, who was in the city visiting relatives.
  Police haven’t said whether anyone was arrested. Police and the coroner&rsqu
  
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• Expect Delays: Pittsburgh International Airport Warns Flyers Of Traffic

  02-06-2019 17:15
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you plan on traveling to the airport this week, the Pittsburgh International Airport warns flyers to expect delays.
  According to a tweet sent it sent out, construction on the parkway is expected to narrow I-376 down to one lane.
  If you're coming to the airport on Monday or Tuesday, please be aware that, per @511PAPittsburgh, construction will narrow I-376 to 1 lane in both directions from McClaren Rd to the airport exit between 9 am-3 pm each day. Please allow yourse
  
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• Live Updates: Victims In Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Identified As Employees, Contractors

  02-06-2019 17:04
  VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (CBS NEWS) – Virginia Beach officials on Saturday identified the 12 victims killed in a mass shooting at the city’s municipal center. Eleven of the victims were city employees and one worked as a contractor at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center.
  
  The gunman, identified as a city employee named 40-year-old DeWayne Craddock, died after a long gunfight with police.
  For more information on this story, visit CBS News.
  
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• Carport Collapses, Kills Man Sitting Underneath

  02-06-2019 17:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man in Indiana County died after a carport collapsed on him.The coroner said 52-year-old Richard Rearick was sitting on a chair underneath the covered structure when it fell and caused blunt force trauma to his head.
  Rearick’s mother reported hearing a large cracking followed by a crash outside the resident.She discovered her son stuck under the carport roof.
  The coroner says Rearick was killed instantly after being struck with the roof.
  
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• All Outbound T Rails Redirected To Allentown Line

  02-06-2019 16:48
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – All outbound rails on the T are temporarily deviated to the Allentown line and avoiding the Mt. Washington Tunnel, the Port Authority says.
  Patrons wishing to go to Station Square who board an outbound rail car will transfer to an inbound car at South Hills Jct. Inbound service is regular route.
  — Port Authority Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) June 2, 2019
  The Pittsburgh Port Authority expects delays.In the mean time, Port Authority advises passengers who board an outbo
  
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• Greensburg Bloodhound Team Expertly Mantrails, Locates A Missing Person

  02-06-2019 16:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A team of bloodhounds saved the day when they located a missing man in just 4 hours.
  Last night at 2 a.m., the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department received a call about a man who had gone missing around the Scottdale area.
  In response to the call, first responders dispatched the Bloodhound Team.
  They found the man just before 6 a.m., making the hunt a success.The fire department posted a photo of the Bloodhound Team and Bloodhound Unit, thanking everyone for their grea
  
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• JuJu Smith-Schuster Hands Out Heinz Ketchup At Kennywood

  02-06-2019 14:48
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Does Pittsburgh really deserve JuJu Smith-Schuester?The Pittsburgh Steeler’s wide receiver is shining off the field once again, this time by saving the day with the Steel City’s favorite condiment: Heinz Ketchup.RELATED STORY: JuJu Smith-Schuster Goes To Chartiers Valley Prom After Boy Asks Him To Go
  KDKA viewers sent in photos of JuJu handing out Heinz Ketchup at Kennywood Park on Saturday, days after the park was under fire for serving Hunt’s Ketchup
  
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• Two Men Arrested After Trying To Sell Stolen Merchandise To A Cop

  02-06-2019 14:39
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two men were arrested after they tried to sell stolen merchandise to a Pittsburgh police officer.An undercover police officer was working an unrelated investigation on Baum Boulevard and South Highland Avenue when he said two men walked up to him.Douglas Frantz, 40, had a pillowcase slung over his shoulder and was with Samuel Gould, 36.
  The police officer said Frantz asked if he wanted to buy some tools.In a Facebook post, the police report that the officer’s &ldq
  
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• Public Pressure Prompts Ohio Library To Cancel LGBTQ Event

  02-06-2019 14:35
  NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – Public opposition that included Ohio’s Republican House speaker has prompted a county library outside Columbus to cancel an LGBTQ program for teens.
  The Newark Advocate reports the Friday event at the Licking County Library in Newark was scheduled ahead of the city’s Pride festival next weekend. It was supposed to feature a tutorial on drag queen makeup, crafts, games and a safe sex program.
  RELATED STORIES:Following A Controversial Tweet, Organizers Of Prid
  
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• Crime Watch: Attempted Burglaries In Bethel Park

  02-06-2019 14:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Bethel Park Police issued a crime watch after an alleged series of attempted burglaries.
  Police report that yesterday afternoon, around 2 p.m., a white male was seen reportedly trying to gain entry to a house on Bethel Church Road.The Bethel Park Police Department issued a crime watch alert on Facebook that described the suspect.
  They said the suspect was a white male wearing a white tank top, black shorts and a black baseball hat.
  He was first spotted on Bethel Church
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Waking Up To Storms, Clouds

  02-06-2019 13:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Will next week finally be free of rain and full of sun?
  A wave of moisture and a cold front blew through the area this morning, bringing brief storms that may have woken Pittsburghers up.
  5:30 AM — A line of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to work it’s way across the region this morning. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon with the passing cold front. pic.twitter.com/WZ6NeuL8Fi
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) June 2, 2019
  
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• Multi-Vehicle Crash Shut Down Boulevard Of The Allies

  02-06-2019 12:52
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A multi-vehicle crash on Boulevard of the Allies caused police to shut down access in both directions just before 3 a.m.
  When police arrived on scene, they say they found a car that appeared to have traveled westbound into oncoming eastbound traffic before crashing into the medium.Firefighters helped remove the two women trapped inside the car.Both the driver and passenger were taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital.According to the police, the driver was in critical condition wh
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting That Injured Woman

  02-06-2019 12:29
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police arrested a female suspect who allegedly shot another woman in the stomach.
  At 7 p.m. last night, police and investigators responded to a call from a local hospital for a female victim with a gunshot wound.
  The victim said she was in an alleyway in Uptown when she was shot in the stomach by another female.Half an hour later, police took the suspect into custody.At that time, they say they recovered one firearm.
  The suspect is currently detained to be questioned an
  
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• 'They saved my son’s life' -- Children's Walk brings out thousands

  02-06-2019 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fundraising walk for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh raises more than $810,000.
   
  
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• Chatham University celebrates 150 years by inviting the public to explore its' architecture

  02-06-2019 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Find yourself under the same historic Guastavino tiles as in Grand Central Station, admire a restored Louis Comfort Tiffany window, and see how the big names of Pittsburgh all come together at Chatham University this year for their 150th anniversary.
  
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• Ducklings Rescued After Falling Into Storm Drain

  02-06-2019 05:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A brood of ducklings were rescued after they fell into a storm drain this morning.This morning in Bethel Park at Cool Springs Sports Complex , about 10 ducklings were found in a storm drain.
  They were trapped for several hours until a state police officer and Cool Springs manager found the baby ducks and worked to rescue them.
  After being fished out in a net, they were carried away from the storm drain and reunited with their mama.
  
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• Police make arrest in fatal Swissvale shooting

  02-06-2019 05:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  Charlton Mitchell, 21, no address available, was charged with homicide and aggravated assault. 
  
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• Pirates Fall 12-10 To Brewers In 13 Innings

  02-06-2019 04:19
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Orlando Arcia hit his second homer of the game, a two-run drive in the 13th inning that sent the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-10 on Saturday night.
  Both teams blew late leads before Arcia connected with two outs off Alex McRae (0-1) for his first multi-homer game in the majors. Hours earlier, Arcia hit a two-run homer in the second.
  Starling Marte had four hits for Pittsburgh, including a three-run homer off Josh Hader in the eighth for a 10-8 lead. It
  
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• Police question woman in Uptown shooting

  02-06-2019 03:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  The victim entered UPMC Mercy about 7 p.m. and told investigators she had been shot by another woman in an Uptown alleyway. 
  
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• Mars Exploration Celebration Comes To Pittsburgh

  02-06-2019 01:49
  MARS (KDKA) — NASA is taking over Mars this weekend, Mars, Pennsylvania, that is.The Mars Exploration Celebration drew a huge crowd and space and tech lovers are getting the chance to learn about the planet and all the research that is being done there.The three-day event is STEM-based and all about hands-on activities.People are able to see NASA’s Curiosity Rovers which are used to learn more about the Red Planet.“Everything we try to anticipate what we call the ‘ladder
  
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• Protesters Take To PNC Bank For “Stop Banking The Bomb Campaign”

  02-06-2019 01:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Protesters gathered outside PNC Bank this morning for a “Stop Banking The Bomb Campaign.”
  The protesters were part of a group that is against nuclear weapons. They handed out literature that claimed PNC Bank has loaned over $600 million to six “notorious” nuclear weapon manufactures.The group says that the government “won’t listen to or do what its people want” so they’re fighting against the institutions they believe are
  
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• First Responders Participate In Preparedness Drills Following Severe Weather

  02-06-2019 00:32
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — Today’s drill was all about how to respond if a tornado hit the area. Multiple departments were involved in this, including fire departments, police departments, ambulances, even student volunteers.
  Outside of Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, people could be seen laying on the ground badly injured. Some were even being taken away by paramedics.
  There were 25 victims.
  “We have our command center and our hospital open, we have another team of police down by th
  
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