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• Severe Weather: Tornado Warning Extended For Clairon County

  16-06-2019 23:11
  MERCER COUNTY (KDKA) — The National Weather Service has extended a tornado warning for Clarion County effective until 6:45 p.m.Tornado Warning including Rimersburg PA, Parker PA, Sligo PA until 6:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/EeyvaoqAL5
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) June 16, 2019
  Sligo, Callensburg, and Parker are all in the area of warning.
  Residents are urged to take cover. Move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
  
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• Severe Weather: Tornado Warning Expires For Clairon County

  16-06-2019 23:11
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• Pirates Rally In Seventh Inning, Beat Marlins 5-4

  16-06-2019 22:52
  MIAMI (AP) – Josh Bell’s go-ahead double in the seventh helped lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
  The Pirates rallied from a 4-2 deficit on Corey Dickerson’s pinch-hit RBI double off Miami starter Sandy Alcantara in the sixth and took the lead in the seventh against reliever Nick Anderson (2-3) on Melky Cabrera’s game-tying triple and Bell’s double that scored Cabrera.
  Cabrera went 2-for-4 and Kevin Newman also had two hit
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Respond To Possible Stabbing And Robbery

  16-06-2019 22:46
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police responded to a call of a man possibly stabbed, but when they arrived on the scene, it turns out he hadn’t actually been stabbed.According to police, officers and EMS were responding to reports of a man stabbed in the 200 block of Reifert Way just before 1:00 p.m. He was applying a towel to his head and reported feeling faint.The victim claimed two males approached him with a gun, threatened him and then pistol-whipped him. They also robbed him of a sum of m
  
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• WWII Pilot Missing For Almost 75 Years Has Remains Identified, Returned To Ohio

  16-06-2019 21:37
  (CNN) — Seventy-five years after a World War II pilot’s plane went down in the Mediterranean, his remains have finally been returned home to Ohio for burial.
  Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. James R. Lord went missing on August 10, 1944, after his plane crashed into the sea near Corsica. Lord was only 20 at the time and was engaging enemy gunfire in the Savona region of northwest Italy, according to a military news release.
  Lord was presumed dead and his name was added to the Tablets of the M
  
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• One Man Dies In Dirt Bike Crash On I-79

  16-06-2019 21:11
  NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man riding a dirt bike on I-79 died when he exited the highway, tried to re-enter, lost control and then struck a guardrail.
  According to the Washington County Coroner, Steven Macauley, 33-years-old of Penn Hills, tried to exit the highway at exit 43 in North Strabane Township on I-79 Thursday night.He was wearing a helmet.Canonsburg Ambulance and North Strabane Township Volunteer Fire Department assisted state police at the scene.The cause and manner of
  
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• Police Find 4 People Dead In Believed Homicide-Suicide

  16-06-2019 20:21
  WYALUSING, Pa. (AP) – State police say four people were found dead in a northern Pennsylvania home in what is believed to have been a homicide-suicide.
  Police in Bradford County said the bodies were found Friday in a home in Wyalusing.
  Police said Jesse Lee Northrup is believed to have shot and killed Edwin Bidlack, Candy Diane Bidlack and Johnnie Johnson, whose bodies were found in separate locations in the residence.
  Police said Northrup was also found deceased in the residence of an app
  
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• Ragu Pasta Recall: Some Sauces May Contain Plastic Fragments

  16-06-2019 19:17
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Some Ragu pasta sauces have been recalled because the sauces may contain plastic fragments.
  Food company Mizkan America said Saturday there have been no complaints or injuries, but they are recalling out of an abundance of caution.
  The recall affects the following products:
  RAGÚ Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion, 45 oz.Flavor description: RAGÚ Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion
  Cap code: JUN0620YU2
  Best Use By Date: JUN0620YU2RAGÚ&n
  
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• McKeesport Man Arrested For Attempted Murder, Arson In Brooklyn

  16-06-2019 18:50
  NEW YORK (CBS) – Authorities say a man is facing attempted murder and arson charges in connection to a blaze that tore through a home and spread to two others, injuring more than a dozen residents and first responders.
  Police say the 41-year-old from MeKeesport, Pennsylvania, was arrested Saturday. He had not yet been arraigned.
  The fire started at one home on a street in the Midwood section of Brooklyn early Thursday and spread to two nearby homes.
  CBS New York reports that more than 170
  
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• Police Find Unresponsive Man In Portable Toilet

  16-06-2019 18:44
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police found an unresponsive man in a portable toilet.
  The police say the portable toilet was located on the corner of Meadville Street and Belleau Drive.
  They say the man was pronounced dead at the scene, just before 7 a.m.
  They’re currently investigating, but say they suspect no foul play.
  
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• Harry Potter Festival Coming To Carnegie Museum Of Natural History

  16-06-2019 18:14
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pack your trunk and grab your wand because Hogwarts is coming to Pittsburgh.
  The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is hosting Potterfest on June 28 from 6 p.m to 9 p.m.
  The event is open to all ages.
  The Carnegie Museum’s website says the event is the perfect opportunity to “learn all about the science behind the magic with hands-on activities.”
  The museum says events include finding out if owls can actually deliver mail, meeting live animals in Care
  
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• Dog Shot After Police Officer Tried To Help Dog’s Owner

  16-06-2019 17:37
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Rottweiler attacked a Pittsburgh Police officer who was trying to provide medical assistance to the dog’s owner.The police say the officer arrived on scene on the 3000 block of Ashlyn Street after reports of an unconscious male believed to be having a seizure.
  The dog was loose, and the officer said when he tried to help the unconscious male, the dog charged.Police say the dog bit the back of the officer’s thigh and knocked him to the ground. When the offi
  
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• Strawberry Moon: Best Times To Catch The Celestial Event

  16-06-2019 17:23
  (CNN) — It’s time for another notable celestial event. Be sure to cast your gaze toward the sky for 2019’s Strawberry Moon. And for the keen-eyed, there’s a heavenly bonus with a prominent appearance from one of our fellow planets.
  So you’re not disappointed or confused, first things first: The moon isn’t going to actually look like a big, round strawberry. That’s because in North America, the name comes from Algonquin tribes of Native Americans. This fu
  
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• Two Vehicle Accident Kills 1 In Washington County

  16-06-2019 17:10
  BURGETTSTOWN Pa. (KDKA) – A two vehicle accident, involving a car and a water truck, left one dead in Washington County.
  Smithfield Township Police said they responded to an accident at 266 Smith Township State Road in the area of Grandma Mary’s Daycare.
  They say the accident involved a sedan and a water truck.
  They report that the driver of the car was taken to Weirton Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
  According to police, a passenger in the car was LifeFlighted to UPMC w
  
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• Police Rescue 10 Ducklings From Storm Drain

  16-06-2019 16:54
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Police rescued 10 baby ducks from the bottom of a storm drain and returned them safely to their mama.
  In a video posted on Twitter, a group of ducklings are seen stuck in the bottom of a storm drain.It’s been said that no two days in policework are ever the same. Some days we chase bad guys, other days we read to kids. Today we… well… just watch the video.#duckrescue @PghPolice @PghFireFighters pic.twitter.com/HuItjT1BBn
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• Hitchhiker Claims Pittsburgh People Drove Off With His Belongings

  16-06-2019 16:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two Pittsburgh people allegedly picked up a hitchhiker then drove away with his belongings still in their car.
  The police said the victim was hitchhiking from New York City to Pittsburgh.
  He told police he believes the two people who picked him up to be from Pittsburgh.
  The victim reported to police that the car stopped at the Pilot Travel Center so he could buy some drinks.
  He told police that when he was inside the store, the suspects took off with his belongings stil
  
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• Police: More Than $55,000 In Lawn Mowers Stolen From Butler Store

  16-06-2019 15:30
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – The State Police report that over $55,000 worth of lawn mowers were stolen from a Butler store, and they’re asking the public for help.
  The incident, which took place in Connoquenessing Township happened in May.
  The police report these items as stolen property:A Zero Turn Mower, valued at $16,427
  Zeos Exmark Lazer Zero Turn Mower, valued at $11,789
  Zeos Exmark Lazer Zero Turn Mower, valued at $13,763
  Zeos Exmark Lazer X Zero Turn Mower, valued at $13,763
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• 1 Killed, 2 Hurt In Westmoreland County Car Crash

  16-06-2019 14:04
  SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – One person is dead and two are injured after a car accident in Westmoreland County.
  The accident occurred on Mars Hill Road when police say one driver was trying to pass another.
  They say while trying to pass, the passing vehicle hit the other.
  The police say that vehicle then struck a telephone pole.
  The driver and two other passengers were transported to a local hospital.According to police, a male was later pronounced dead.
  They say the driver of the pas
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Father’s Day Forecast Looking Rainy

  16-06-2019 13:09
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Today will be rainy, but we might get a few hours of dry weather for Father’s Day. Key word: few.
  On this Father’s Day, Pittsburgh dads are waking up to cool temperatures in the 60s and scattered showers.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  There’s a wave of moisture traveling through the area west to east.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  These systems of rain moving across the eastern part of the c
  
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• Don't dump that lemonade cup: Green Team knows in and outs of keeping Arts Fest eco-friendly

  16-06-2019 06:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Green Team has spent the past 10 years sorting garbage from Arts Fest to make sure the waste from vendors doesn’t end up in landfills.
  
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• She wanted to see her doctor; the UPMC-Highmark dispute created unexpected obstacles

  16-06-2019 05:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  ‘It’s just hard,’ Hollidaysburg woman says about navigating health care system
  
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• Agrazal Pitches Four Innings In Debut, Pirates Lose 4-3 To Marlins

  16-06-2019 03:44
  MIAMI (AP) – Pablo Lopez pitched seven strong innings and allowed three runs to help the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Saturday night.
  Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez each had three hits for the Marlins while Starlin Castro knocked in the go-ahead run in the fifth.
  The Pirates have lost eight of nine.
  Lopez (5-5) gave up seven hits and one walk. He struck out four. He is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA over his last four starts.
  Sergio Romo pitched around a one-out single in the n
  
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• No matter how you say it, 'atlatl' competition is historic

  16-06-2019 03:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  At the 22nd annual atlatl competition at Meadowcroft Rockshelter, contestants and first-timers alike used an ancient weapon to bring history alive
  
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• City Of Duquesne Police Arrest Couple That Allegedly Pulled A Gun At Taco Bell

  16-06-2019 03:07
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — A couple that fled the scene of a Taco Bell after a female allegedly pulled a gun inside the establishment have been arrested.According to City of Duquesne Police, just before 2:00 p.m., officers were sent to the restaurant on Hoffman Boulevard for a female threatening other with a gun.Officers were told that an argument began in the parking lot between a male and individuals inside the Taco Bell. Then, the female allegedly pulled out a gun, threatened to shoot employees
  
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• South Side Presbyterian Church Recognized As Historical Structure

  16-06-2019 02:36
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — South Side Presbyterian Church is being recognized by the city.The church recently received a historic structure designation from Pittsburgh and to celebrate, they held a block party with food, live music, and other entertainment along Sarah Street.“The historic architecture of South Side is important to the neighborhood and it was important in our redevelopment and in our future development, so we wanted to stand in solidarity with our neighborhood,” said P
  
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• Penguins Trade Defenseman Olli Maatta To Chicago For Dominik Kahun

  16-06-2019 02:15
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins have traded defenseman Olli Maatta to the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Dominik Kahun.
  According to the team, the Penguins sent the 24-year-old defenseman to Chicago in exchange for the 23-year-old forward and a fifth-round pick in 2019.
  TRADE ALERT: The Penguins have acquired forward Dominik Kahun and a 2019 fifth-round draft pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Olli Maatta.
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• Over 500 Volunteers Across Five Counties Clean More Than 40 Tons Of Trash In Annual River Sweep

  16-06-2019 02:01
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Over 500 volunteers across five counties participated in the 30th Annual River Sweep.“We are making an impact on our area waterways by picking up trash, debris, and tires,” said Pennsylvania River Sweep Coordinator Betsy Mallison. “Our volunteers help keep our waterways clean for recreation and the protection of our water supplies.”
  Volunteers across Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties at 11 cleanup sites picked u
  
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• Turning Tragedy Into Positivity: Family Of Former Football Star Hosting Fundraisers

  16-06-2019 01:30
  PYMATUNING RESERVOIR (KDKA) — Friends and family of a former football star are coming together to keep his memory alive.
  Armani Ford was shot and killed in Clairton in April, but his loved ones fished at Pymatuning to raise money, ahead of a fish fry next month.
  His family says they are trying to turn this tragedy into a positive for the community.
  “Armani’s death really hurt the community,” said Jaime Hicks, Armani’s aunt. “As we know he was a pillar on the f
  
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• Sesame Street Characters Come To Pittsburgh

  16-06-2019 01:02
  SCHENLEY PARK (KDKA) — Some of the most recognizable characters from almost everyone’s favorite children’s show are in Pittsburgh this weekend.Elmo, Big Bird and the rest of the Sesame Street crew are in Schenley Park to celebrate their 50th anniversary along with a family festival at Flagstaff Hill.
  “It’s wonderful, it’s an iconic TV show, but we’ve really been part of communities,” said Stephanie Patrucco, Vice President of Social Impact Developm
  
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• ‘We Would All Do The Same:’ Family, Friends And Fellow Soldiers Searching For Missing Veteran

  16-06-2019 00:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Family, friends, and fellow soldiers are searching for a local veteran that went missing while hiking the Appalachian Trail.
  Eric Pry, a 38-year-old Iraqi War veteran from the Slippery Rock area has been missing since May and according to his brother, he was staying with a friend in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.“He left on May 24 and just has not come back yet,” said Chris Pry, Eric’s brother, and a fellow soldier. “No phone call, no nothi
  
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• Missing Veteran Found Safe After Extensive Search

  16-06-2019 00:42
  UPDATE (June 17, 2019):
  Family members say 38-year-old Iraqi War veteran Eric Pry has been found safe and sound in Virginia after going missing last month.PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Family, friends, and fellow soldiers are searching for a local veteran that went missing while hiking the Appalachian Trail.
  Eric Pry, a 38-year-old Iraqi War veteran from the Slippery Rock area has been missing since May and according to his brother, he was staying with a friend in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia
  
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• Religious Leaders In Westmoreland County Object To ‘Drag Queen Bingo’ Fundraisers

  16-06-2019 00:21
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — Religious leaders in Westmoreland County are expressing concerns over fundraisers in the community.The one catching their attention: drag queen bingos at volunteer fire departments.A group of seven Christian churches in the Mount Pleasant Township area called “Christians Uniting” issued a letter to about 14 volunteer fire departments in their congregation area on March 20.It calls into question the use of drag queen bingos as fundraisers.“Thes
  
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