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• Furry Tails: Dontez, Loki & Snow Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  06-07-2019 23:44
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• Police Searching For Suspects In Beltzhoover Shooting

  06-07-2019 22:51
  BELTZHOOVER (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are searching suspects in a shooting that took place on Curtin Avenue in Beltzhoover just before 1:00 a.m.
  According to police, when officers responded to the reports of the shooting, they found a male victim outside a house with a gunshot wound to the leg.The victim then said he was walking when three young males shot him and then ran off.He was transported to the hospital in stable condition.He is expected to survive.Stay With KDKA.com For More Deta
  
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• Steamboat Geyser In Yellowstone National Park Approaching Record Number Of Eruptions

  06-07-2019 22:04
  (CNN) — The Steamboat Geyser at Yellowstone National Park is no Old Faithful.
  The world’s tallest active geyser — whose major eruptions shoot water more than 300 feet into the air — is known to be unpredictable. But if there was ever a year to witness Steamboat’s spectacular surge of water, this might be it.
  We’re just over halfway through 2019 and the Steamboat Geyser has already erupted 25 times, according to the US Geological Survey. That puts it on track t
  
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• Felipe Vazquez Named To National League All-Star Team

  06-07-2019 21:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s official, the Pirates’ Felipe Vazquez is heading to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game.The Pirates pitcher is making his second straight appearance in the game.Vazquez is tied for fifth in the National League with 19 saves. Since 2017, he has 77 saves, good for third-most among National League pitchers.He converted on his first 14 save opportunities this season prior to June 1.Vazquez is joining first baseman Josh Bell.
  
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• Man shot in Beltzhoover

  06-07-2019 19:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police responded to a 911 call for a man shot in Beltzhoover just before 1 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• Erie Coke Plant Allowed To Continue Operations During Appeal

  06-07-2019 19:48
  ERIE, Pa. (AP) – A coke plant in northwestern Pennsylvania will be allowed to continue operating until a hearing board rules on its appeal of state environmental officials’ denial of its operating permit.
  A judge on Pennsylvania’s Environmental Hearing Board on Friday granted a delay until at least Wednesday of the state Department of Environmental protection’s denial of Erie Coke Corp.’s application to renew its operating permit.
  Erie Coke attorney Paul Stockman sa
  
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• Fender, Louisville Slugger And MLB Collaborate For All-Star Game-Themed Guitars

  06-07-2019 18:43
  CLEVELAND (KDKA) — There are two American pastimes that are beloved: baseball and rock ‘n roll.With the MLB All-Star Game being hosted in Cleveland, the home of the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame, Fender, Louisville Slugger and Major League Baseball have collaborated with local artists to create one-of-a-kind baseball bats and team-themed guitars.Responsible for the Pirates guitar is Buffalo-based, but Pittsburgh-native Christopher Galley.Photo Credit: MLB/Fender/Christopher Galley
  
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• Pirates Place Trevor Williams On Paternity List, Make Four Other Roster Moves

  06-07-2019 18:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have placed pitcher Trevor Williams on the paternity list and have recalled Dario Agrazal from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Williams’ roster spot.They have also optioned Dovydas Neverauskas to Triple-A Indianapolis and placed Steven Brault on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain.In corresponding moves, pitchers Montana DuRapau and Luis Escobar have been recalled.This will be DuRapau’s third stint with the Pirates and he is 0-1 wit
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warm And Muggy Weekend Ahead

  06-07-2019 17:18
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The hot, muggy, and moist pattern continues through this weekend, but the upshot is there will be sunshine.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  However, there is a chance of scattered storms this afternoon and evening.Photo Credit: KDKA Weather
  A slow moving cold front will pass through the region over the weekend, giving the area drier air starting on Monday.
  Saturday’s high will be in the mid-to-upp
  
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• The week's best reads: How Willie Stargell's lessons reach Josh Bell, building the Southern Beltway, and more

  06-07-2019 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  How Willie Stargell's lessons reach Josh Bell. Why this part of the Southern Beltway construction is different. Did you catch this shantyboat on the Ohio River?
  
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• Suspect in custody in North Versailles Walmart shooting

  06-07-2019 14:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rojanai Alston, 22, of Penn Hills, is being charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault in the North Versailles WalMart shooting.
  
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• Police searching for suspect in Walmart shooting in North Versailles

  06-07-2019 14:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rojanai Alston, 22, of Penn Hills, is being charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault in the North Versailles WalMart shooting.
  
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• Police looking for WalMart shooting suspect

  06-07-2019 14:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rojanai Alston, 22, of Penn Hills, is being charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault in the North Versailles WalMart shooting.
  
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• How the Steelers are tapping into the esports world in Pittsburgh

  06-07-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh Knights are partnering with the Steelers in an effort to grow and help shape the future of the Pittsburgh sports landscape.
  
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• Ninth Inning Comeback Not Enough For Pirates, Lose 7-6 In Extra Innings To Brewers

  06-07-2019 05:46
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Lorenzo Cain delivered a go-ahead RBI single off Pittsburgh closer Felipe Vázquez in the top of the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered after blowing a five-run lead in the ninth to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Friday night and snap a three-game losing streak.
  Pittsburgh trailed 6-1 going into the ninth, but rallied to tie it. Adam Frazier’s RBI single got Pittsburgh going. All-Star first baseman Josh Bell followed two batters later with a t
  
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• Diocese paid nearly $11 million in abuse settlements, legal fees

  06-07-2019 05:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Bishop Zubik released figures in wake of grand jury report. Millions more paid for the basic keep of removed priests.
  
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• Suspect Charged With Two Bank Robberies On The Same Day

  06-07-2019 04:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say 58-year old Jaymar Henderson, from the city’s Upper Hill District neighborhood, is facing robbery charges after a pair of bank robberies.He allegedly committed both of them on the same day this week.
  The first one was at a downtown PNC Bank, on Fifth Avenue Tuesday morning.
  After waiting in line for a few minutes, he passed a note saying “don’t be stupid, I have a gun.”
  He wanted $100 and $50 denominations but he only got a
  
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• Woman Shot Inside North Versailles Walmart

  06-07-2019 04:06
  NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police say a woman of unknown age was shot at the Walmart in North Versailles around 9:30 p.m.
  She was treated by EMS and transported to a local hospital. Her condition is currently unknown.The Walmart remains on lockdown as North Versailles, Homestead and Allegheny County police departments are investigating.One eyewitness that did not want to be identified said several shots were fired.
  “I was inside the store in the back by the TVs and I
  
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• Police Identify Suspect In Shooting Inside North Versailles Walmart

  06-07-2019 04:06
  NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) — A woman from Penn Hills is wanted on charges related to a shooting inside a Walmart in North Versailles.
  Allegheny County Police say the victim is a 25-year-old woman, who was shot multiple times around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Police said she was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  Saturday morning, police announced they identified 22-year-old Rojanai Alston as the shooter and obtained an arrest warrant for her.
  Police said their investigation revealed that
  
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• North Versailles Walmart Shooting Suspect Surrenders To Police

  06-07-2019 04:06
  NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) — Rojanai Alston, a 22-year-old woman from Penn Hills wanted in a shooting inside a Walmart in North Versailles turned herself in to police Saturday evening.Photo Credit: Allegheny County Police Department/North Versailles Walmart
  Police said their investigation revealed that the victim was with another female inside the store Friday night. At some point, the two got into a fight with a third female. That’s when police say Alston shot the victim.
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• Police Receive Call About Baseballs Hitting Boat, Turns Out It’s Home Run Derby Practice

  06-07-2019 01:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man thought someone was throwing baseballs at a boat outside of PNC Park. But it was just the Christian Yelich of the Brewers getting ready for the Home Run Derby.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a call at 2:40 today from a boater outside of PNC Park. The boater thought someone was purposely throwing baseballs at the boat. It actually was Josh Bell and Christian Yellich taking early batting practice to get ready for The Home Run Derby @KDKA
  — Rich Walsh KDKA (@Ri
  
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• Spiked Coffee? Pabst Blue Ribbon Has The Brew For You

  06-07-2019 01:39
  (CNN) — Ever wonder about what your iced coffee would taste like with a hearty pour of the hair of the dog?
  Wonder no more. Pub stalwart Pabst Blue Ribbon announced this week that it’s making an alcoholic vanilla iced coffee in a can, an attempt to appeal to consumers from a “range of lifestyles,” the company said.
  Technically, it’s not a beer but a malt beverage, per the Pabst website. Made from Arabica and Robusta coffee beans and “American milk,” the
  
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• Brewers' Christian Yelich hits boats in Allegheny during HR Derby practice

  06-07-2019 01:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  Yelich was purposefully trying to send balls out of PNC Park.
  
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• Diocese Of Pittsburgh Releases Abuse-Related Expenses, Totaling In The Millions

  06-07-2019 00:39
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In the wake of the grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse, Bishop David Zubik promised a new era of transparency and accountability.This week, the diocese released the diocese’s abuse-related expenses which totaled in the millions.“What we’ve done for victims and survivors both what we’ve done in terms of counseling and support as well as financial settlement to legal matters,” said Father Nick Vaskov.
  According to its numbers, the dioces
  
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• Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor Accused With Violating Terms Of Release

  06-07-2019 00:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Scott Tyree, the man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl more than 15 years ago is accused of violating the terms of his release.According to court documents, a probation officer says Tyree admitted to using a website between April and May of this year that gave him access to pornographic images and live sexual videos.Tyree also admitted to accessing those that website on a computer owned by Renewal INC., the halfway house where he’s
  
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• Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor Accused Of Violating Release Terms

  06-07-2019 00:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Scott Tyree, the man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl more than 15 years ago is accused of violating the terms of his release.According to court documents, a probation officer says Tyree admitted to using a website between April and May of this year that gave him access to pornographic images and live sexual videos.Tyree also admitted to accessing those that website on a computer owned by Renewal INC., the halfway house where he’s
  
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