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• Kennywood Installs Final Piece Of Track To The Steel Curtain Roller Coaster

  18-06-2019 23:51
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Looks like Kennywood has installed the final piece of track on the Steel Curtain.
  “Crews spent much of today working on completion, which largely consists of torqueing (tightening) bolts on the ride and prepping the site and structure to begin test runs,” said Nick Paradise, the Director of Public Relations & Social Media.
  Steel Curtain is the centerpiece of what will be Steelers Country, a themed area coming to the park this summer in partnership with the
  
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• Man Will Stand Trial For Holding Knife To Woman On Riverfront Trail

  18-06-2019 23:39
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man from the South Side will stand trial for a long list of assault charges including attempted rape, terroristic threats and unlawful restraint.
  These charges stem from earlier this month when a woman told police she was walking along Riverfront Trail towards Highmark stadium on the South Side when a man, Robert Williamson, 61, ran up behind her and held a knife to her throat.
  She says he threw her to the ground, got on top of her and assaulted her.
  At one point the
  
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• Three Dead After Tractor-Trailer, Vehicle Collide On Route 21

  18-06-2019 23:26
  GERMAN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — At least three people, including a four-year-old, are dead after a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle collided on Route 21.
  BREAKING:Three people – including a 4 yr old child – killed in a highway crash on Route 21 in German Twp, Fayette County pic.twitter.com/0RMG3A7DMT
  — Ralph Iannotti (@IannottiRalph) June 18, 2019
  The fatal crash occurred around 3:55 p.m. near the Double T-Bar and Grill on McClellandtown Road, according to emergency
  
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• Century III Mall hires firm for redevelopment

  18-06-2019 23:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  The West Mifflin mall has engaged McKnight Realty Partners to provide consulting services as the owners look to redevelop the property
  
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• Urban fishing group gets funding grant

  18-06-2019 22:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  Awesome Pittsburgh presents a $1,000 micro-grant to an East Liberty reverend, who organizes fishing trips for city kids.
  
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• Randyland 'therapy museum' honored with Mayor's Public Art Award

  18-06-2019 22:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The vibrant North Side creation of Randy Gilson was recognized Tuesday at  the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s annual Convening.
  
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• Filming For Game Of Thrones Prequel Begins

  18-06-2019 22:35
  (CNN) — The world of Westeros is back in the spotlight as filming for the “Game of Thrones” prequel is underway — and in a location fans know very well.
  Film production for the untitled show has begun in Northern Ireland, according to the Belfast Telegraph. The local media outlet reports that shooting sites across the province of Belfast were being set up last week.
  CNN reached out to HBO, which did not comment on the matter. (CNN and HBO are owned by the same parent comp
  
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• One Suspect Arrested, Two More Wanted In ‘Horrific’ Burning Of Dog

  18-06-2019 22:30
  NEWARK, N.J. (CBS Local) — Police in New Jersey have arrested a 17-year-old male from Newark and have secured warrants for two additional suspects wanted in connection with what they call a “horrific case” of animal cruelty that took place on June 5.
  The three suspects are accused of beating a dog to death and setting it on fire, police said Monday.
  “I commend detectives from the 6th Precinct for identifying those responsible for the outrageous torture of this defenseless
  
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• City Council roundup: Babies, gators and who should serve on the Historic Review Commission

  18-06-2019 22:26 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Councilwoman Erika Strassburger returned from parental leave with her 3-month-old baby, Evan.
  
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• Firefighters Battle Fire At Scott Township Gas Station

  18-06-2019 22:18
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Firefighters responded to a fire at a gas station in Scott Township.
  According to a Facebook post by the East Carnegie Fire Department and Scott Township Fire District Station 256, they arrived at a structure fire at the Sunoco on Cochran Road at 8:30 a.m.The Scott Township Fire District was alerted, and prior to that, the Scott Township Police had been dispatched after a 911 call.
  The post says police arrived to find smoke coming from the top of the gas statio
  
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• Woman Bitten By Copperhead While Doing Laundry

  18-06-2019 22:16
  MOUNT PENN, Pa. (AP) – Officials say a Pennsylvania woman was bitten on the arm by a venomous snake when she went to her basement to do laundry.
  The Reading Eagle reports that the Mount Penn woman called 911 Tuesday morning to report that she’d been bitten by a rattlesnake. Authorities say it was actually a 2-foot-long (0.61-meter) copperhead. They found it on a shelf near the washing machine.
  Police called the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, which bagged the snake and moved i
  
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• Do you have a weakness for puppy dog eyes? A Duquesne professor found we've trained our dogs that way

  18-06-2019 21:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  Duquesne professor's research looks at canine cuteness.
  
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• Dairy Cows Fed Coffee Creamer For Best Milk Results At Award-Winning Farm

  18-06-2019 21:31
  DONAHUE, Iowa (CBS Local) — The number two dairy farm in the country for milk production is feeding its cows an unusual ingredient: coffee creamer.
  “This is an oddball ingredient,” said John Maxwell, farmer and owner of Cinnamon Ridge Farms in Donahue, Iowa. “It does sound a little cannibalistic, but that’s not true at all.”
  The cows are being fed half a pound of powdered coffee creamer a day mixed with other cow favorites like hay, which adds up to four pound
  
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• Police: MMA Trainer Awaiting Trial On More Than 100 Sex Assault Charges, Now Accused Of Sexual Acts With Dog

  18-06-2019 21:27
  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — A Fayette County mixed martial arts trainer, already charged for allegedly sexually assaulting teenage girls, is now facing new counts.
  William Bosley Jr., of Uniontown, is charged with sexual acts with an animal.
  (Photo Courtesy: Facebook)
  According to the criminal complaint, while searching Bosley’s phone as part of previous investigations, state police discovered inappropriate photos he allegedly sent to a woman on Facebook Messenger.
  State police say the photos
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Department Joins Federal Suit Against U.S. Steel

  18-06-2019 21:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is joining a federal lawsuit against U.S. Steel with the hopes of bringing the most persuasive case possible.The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Tuesday granted the Health Department’s motion to intervene in a citizen’s lawsuit, brought by the Clean Air Council and PennEnvironment, against U.S. Steel.
  ACHD was notified that its motion to intervene in the citizens’ suit (Clean Air Co
  
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• Warrant reveals inmate attacked woman after sexual encounter before confession led to her body

  18-06-2019 21:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  A search warrant obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says the inmate killed the woman after a sexual encounter. 
  
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• Search warrant reveals details of Cambria County inmate's confession in East Pittsburgh death

  18-06-2019 21:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  A search warrant obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says the inmate killed the woman after a sexual encounter. 
  
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• Neighbors described 'foul odor' for weeks, but body wasn't found until after inmate's confession

  18-06-2019 21:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  A search warrant obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says the inmate killed the woman after a sexual encounter. 
  
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• Study: Rent Is Increasing Among Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

  18-06-2019 20:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– If you’re looking to make the next move, Rent.com conducted a study that shows where monthly rental prices are seeing the most increases in the Pittsburgh area.
  The study was done by comparing the average price of vacant one-bedroom apartments from May 2018 to May 2019 to find the highest percentage increase. It looked at rent in specific neighborhoods versus the overall average in Pittsburgh.
  In the city of Pittsburgh, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment
  
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• Teen Credits Bible, Tracking App For Surviving Car Crash

  18-06-2019 20:26
  MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (CBS Local)— A 17-year-old girl in North Carolina says she survived a car accident in which her car flipped into a ravine, thanks to her Bible and a phone tracking app.
  Macy Smith said she was driving to see a friend in Surry County on June 7 when her car hydroplaned and flipped over and rolled three times, pinning her arm under the vehicle.
  “The first hour, I was frantic. I was looking for ways to get out. I was thinking of just different things I could do,” S
  
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• Authorities ID Body Pulled From Allegheny River As Missing Armstrong County Man

  18-06-2019 19:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A body pulled earlier this year from the Allegheny River has now been positively identified as a missing man from Armstrong County.
  Kenneth Himes, 70, was last seen around 11:30 p.m. on Christmas along Cadogan Slate Lick Road in South Buffalo Township.
  (Photo Credit: Submitted)
  He suffered from dementia and walked away while staying with relatives for the holidays.
  Teams searched extensively for Himes following his disappearance with no success.
  But, now, state police s
  
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• Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Delaware Bay Linked To Climate Change, Study Says

  18-06-2019 19:35
  By Susan Scutti, CNN
  (CNN) — Climate change may lead to unlikely illnesses in unexpected places, new research suggests: In the past two years, five cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterial infection spread by handling or eating contaminated seafood, have been tied to Delaware Bay, where water temperatures have been on the rise in recent years, according to a study.
  These five patients were treated at one New Jersey hospital and serve as a warning that flesh-eroding bacterial in
  
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• FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: USWNT Knockout Phase Matchup Scenarios

  18-06-2019 19:21
  (CBS Local/CBS Denver)- The U.S. Women’s National Team has opened its title defense with a pair of dominating victories over Thailand (13-0) and Chile (3-0), placing themselves squarely at the top of Group F. Their final group stage match is set for Thursday against fellow soccer power Sweden, with the top spot in the group on the line. Winning your group doesn’t necessarily guarantee an “easier” road in the knockout stage, but it does bode well historically. Of the seven
  
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• Police Looking For Missing Bellevue Man

  18-06-2019 19:03
  BELLEVUE (KDKA) — Bellevue Police are searching for a missing man who may be endangered.
  According to police, Nicholas Bitsura was last heard from on June 12 when he talked to his brother.
  (Source: Bellevue Police)
  Bitsura is described as being 5-feet-10-inches tall and 170 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes.
  Police say he may be endangered.
  Anyone with information on Bitsura’s whereabouts is asked to call Bellevue Police at 412-766-7400 or dial 911.
  
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• Missing Bellevue Man Found

  18-06-2019 19:03
  BELLEVUE (KDKA) — Bellevue Police say they have found a man who disappeared earlier this month.
  According to police, Nicholas Bitsura had last been heard from on June 12 when he talked to his brother.
  (Source: Bellevue Police)
  Police were worried because he may have been in danger; however, on Tuesday afternoon they said he was located.
  
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• Rivers Casino ready to get rolling on $60 million hotel

  18-06-2019 19:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The casino plans to break ground this summer on The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh.
  
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• Frito-Lay Says Chips May Contain Undeclared Milk

  18-06-2019 18:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Frito-Lay has recalled its Lightly Salted Barbecue Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk that is dangerous if ingested by certain groups.
  June 14th, the company recalled the snack food item saying it could be a problem for people who have milk allergies or are lactose intolerant.Some of the flavorings from another type of chip were accidentally put into the barbecue chip bags, making them a health hazard.
  The chips covered by this recall were distributed
  
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• Looking For Bigfoot? Group Suggests Starting Search In Western Pennsylvania

  18-06-2019 18:34
  PENNSYLVNIA (CBS LOCAL) — If you’re looking for Bigfoot, you might want to travel to western Pennsylvania where sightings of the legendary Sasquatch have spiked, according to an online organization that tracks the numbers related to the massive creature.
  Most of the sightings are concentrated in Westmoreland County with 95 in Squatchermetrics’ database, The Patriot-News’ website, PennLive.com, reported Tuesday .
  Pennsylvania’s No. 2 county for Bigfoot sightings is A
  
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• Taco Bell Is Giving Away Free Tacos

  18-06-2019 18:30
  PITTSBURGH (CBS) – Taco Bell is giving away free tacos on Tuesday as part of its “Steal A Taco” promotion during the NBA Finals.
  Anyone can stop by a Taco Bell from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. to pick up a complimentary Doritos Locos Taco. But customers placing an order online through the Taco Bell website or app can grab their free taco any time on Tuesday.A game was stolen…And so were tacos. Stop into Taco Bell on June 18 from 2-6PM to score your free Doritos® Locos Tacos. Or
  
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• Rivers Casino Breaking Ground On $60M ‘The Landing Hotel’ Project

  18-06-2019 18:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Rivers Casino will be breaking ground on a new $60 million North Shore hotel later this summer.
  The seven-story, four-star property will be called “The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh.”
  It will have 219 guest rooms and be attached to the casino’s façade, facing the Carnegie Science Center. The Landing Hotel is expected to bring about 128 permanent jobs to the city, as well as 1,400 construction jobs.
  Casino officials say the hotel will have expansi
  
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• Rivers Casino Announces New 219-Room Hotel To Be Built Nearby

  18-06-2019 18:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Most top-grade casinos have adjacent hotels, and that has been the goal of the Rivers Casino from day one.
  Now it’s about to happen.
  “Exciting news is putting it mildly,” Rivers general manager Bill Keena told KDKA money editor Jon Delano on Tuesday.
  “Our employees are so enthusiastic. They’re excited. This has been a long time coming, getting this new hotel here.”
  Keena hopes construction of the new $60 million establishment, called
  
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• Celebrate ‘Pride After Dark’ For Free At Carnegie Natural History Museum

  18-06-2019 18:06
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is celebrating Pride Month with a free event Friday night.“Pride After Dark” will be held at the museum from 6 to 10 p.m. The 21+ event will have cocktails, entertainment and, of course, science.
  Activities include games from the Pittsburgh-based OUTrageous Bingo, a scavenger hunt through the galleries and a chance to suggest drag names for “Dippy” — the museum’s beloved Diplodocus statue and mas
  
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• Facebook Wants To Make Crytpocurrency Mainstream

  18-06-2019 17:49
  (CNN) — For the last year, Facebook has been signaling it wants in on the cryptocurrency phenomenon. At its F8 developers conference last month, cofounder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he wants to make sending money as easy as sending a photo: digital, immediate, free and secure.
  On Tuesday, the company formally unveiled its highly-anticipated digital currency project. It’s called Libra. Facebook also announced the creation of the Libra Association, an independent organization that wi
  
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• Plans for parks, trails along Allegheny River communities moving forward

  18-06-2019 17:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Etna Riverfront Trail will lead right to the Sharpsburg border, where it will mesh with the Allegheny River Trail Park. 
  
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• Police: Public Helped Identify Restaurant Burglary Suspect

  18-06-2019 17:34
  NEW SEWICKLEY, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are thanking the public for helping them catch an alleged restaurant thief.
  The New Sewickley Township Police Department requested the community’s help yesterday in identifying a man who allegedly broke into 68’s Feed Mill in New Brighton and stole money from a safe after the restaurant closed Sunday.
  The man looked directly into the security camera after breaking into the establishment, according to authorities.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  After help
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Vetoes Pa. Private Schools Bill

  18-06-2019 17:30
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf is vetoing budget-season legislation to substantially ramp up taxpayer support for private and religious schools in Pennsylvania.
  In Wolf’s veto message Tuesday, he questioned why Pennsylvania should expand a tax credit that subsidizes private institutions while the state’s public school system remains underfunded.
  Related Stories:Governor To Veto $100 Million Private Schools Bill In Pennsylvania
  Sen. Pat Toomey Wades Into Fight Over $100M P
  
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• NHL Releases Penguins’ 2019 Pre-Season Schedule

  18-06-2019 17:29
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have released their 2019 pre-season schedule.
  The six-game schedule pits them against the Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.Hockey !
  The 2019.20 preseason schedule has been set.
  Details: https://t.co/J5cKvCuzH1 pic.twitter.com/iOvaiOMFml
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 18, 2019
  The Pens will open the pre-season against the Sabres on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena. This is the secon
  
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• TPC River Highlands: A Shot-Making Test At Travelers Championship

  18-06-2019 17:24
  By Dave Shedloski
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — The setting for this week’s Travelers Championship is scenic and scintillating TPC River Highlands, which happens to be the oldest course in the TPC network, as well as the shortest at a mere 6,841 yards. Though it was upgraded a few years ago, including the removal of about 50 bunkers and repositioning of several others, the par-70 layout remains an old-style test of golf.
  And still demanding throughout. Situated on a bluff overlooking th
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Wants Power Plant Emission Plan To Fight Climate Change

  18-06-2019 17:02
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf wants Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature to authorize the state to join a regional consortium that sets a price and caps on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
  The Democratic governor’s move is part of his effort to fight climate change in the nation’s No. 3 electric power state.
  Wolf’s aides have approached key lawmakers in recent days about adding the provision to budget-related legislation that’s ex
  
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• PennDOT tells Ross officials that Reis Run slide has top priority

  18-06-2019 16:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  PennDOT’s District 11 executive was invited to Monday’s Ross commissioners meeting to talk about the landslide.
  
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• UPMC Children’s Hospital Makes Rankings Of Top Pediatric Hospitals In The Nation

  18-06-2019 16:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is receiving top honors as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country.
  U.S. News & World Report has ranked UPMC Children’s Hospital eighth on their “Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll.” They do the rankings annually to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses.
  Boston Children’s Hospital tops the list, followed by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
  
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• Baseball Report: MLB On Pace To Smash Season Home Run Record

  18-06-2019 15:28
  (CBS Los Angeles/CBS Local) — It’s been the season of the home run in Major League Baseball. So many balls have flown over so many fences in so many ballparks that fans are starting to ask questions. And while there are certainly lots of theories for the spike in long balls — juiced baseballs certainly among them — there don’t appear to be any concrete answers. But if the pace keeps up, MLB will far surpass 2017’s record-setting total.
  Los Angeles Angels two-w
  
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• PTL Links: June 18, 2019

  18-06-2019 15:06
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Taste of Jazz
  Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
  Lidia’s Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
  Linda Mitzel Photography
  Animal Friends
  The Mall at Robinson
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Downpours Possible As Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect

  18-06-2019 14:47
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Similar to yesterday, today’s best chance for rain has already passed through.
  We will have a chance for spot showers and weak storms for the rest of the day, but no sustained rain is expected.Still, we can’t rule out a heavy, if somewhat brief, downpour here or there through the day.We have been taken off the severe risk map for the day.
  However, a Flash Flood Watch does remain in effect for much of the area through 2 a.m. Wednesday due to saturated ground
  
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• Missing, Endangered Woman From Bellevue Found

  18-06-2019 14:19
  BELLEVUE (KDKA) — Police in Bellevue say a missing woman has been found.
  According to police, 68-year-old Mary Daly had last been seen on Monday morning.
  She also goes by the name “Colleen.”
  (Source: Bellevue Police)
  Police said on Tuesday afternoon that she had been found.
  
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• Bellevue Police Looking For Missing, Endangered Woman

  18-06-2019 14:19
  BELLEVUE (KDKA) — Police in Bellevue are asking for help finding a woman who may be in danger.
  According to police, 68-year-old Mary Daly was last seen Monday morning wearing a red, long-sleeved shirt with the word “Queen” written on it.
  Daly also goes by the name “Colleen.”
  (Source: Bellevue Police)
  She is described as being 5-feet tall and 160 pounds.
  Police say she may be heading towards Scott Township.
  If you’ve seen her, call 911 or Bellevue Police at 412
  
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• All aboard! The answer to the latest Neighborhood question leads to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

  18-06-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The question: “What was the farthest you could travel by streetcar in each direction at the height of the Port Authority’s history?”
  
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• After 6 decades of parked cars, garage at Ninth and Penn closes

  18-06-2019 12:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ninth and Penn garage to be replaced with state-of-the-art 700-space structure
  
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• Police Chief Found Person Who Placed Lock With Romantic Inscription On Bridge, Shared Photo

  18-06-2019 04:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Police Chief was able to share a sweet photo with the person it means the most to, thanks to the power of the internet and social media.
  Over the weekend, Police Chief Schubert posted a photo on social media featuring a lock, the Schenley Bridge and Hamerschlag Hall in the background against a sky at dusk.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert/Twitter)
  The lock in the picture had a romantic inscription: “It’s you that I love. N
  
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• Testimony to continue against Mt. Lebanon man accused of killing his infant

  18-06-2019 03:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  A judge must determine the level of Joseph Gazzam’s guilt after the man pleaded guilty to a general count of criminal homicide in April.
  
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