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• New Local GOP Chair Says He’ll Rebuild Republican Party In Allegheny Co.

  22-07-2019 23:50
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County Republicans have a new party chair.
  A 60-year-old North Fayette salesman was elected on Saturday to replace D. Raja who resigned after losing a state Senate seat.
  The new chair is Allegheny County Councilman Sam DeMarco who sat down with KDKA political editor Jon Delano on Monday.
  When Republicans in Allegheny County voted in the May primary, there were no Republican candidates running for most county-wide offices.
  Delano: “Is the Republican Party
  
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• Experts: Schizophrenic mom who stabbed 'devil's baby' was off meds at the time

  22-07-2019 23:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  A judge must decide if Tanishia Fields should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, and if so, where she should go for treatment. 
  
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• Dare Leads To Arrest After Fan Walks Onto The Field At PNC Park

  22-07-2019 23:37
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A dare led to the arrest of a 24-year-old man who walked onto the field during a Pirates game.
  In the top of the sixth inning during Sunday’s Pirates game against the Phillies at PNC Park, a fan jumped onto the field and attempted to shake Phillies infielder Brad Miller’s hand.
  The man came from the third-base side and walked toward Miller, who was at the plate at the time.And folks, this is how you end up spending the rest of the afternoon in jail…..
  
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• Two plead guilty in federal investigation of violent West End drug ring

  22-07-2019 23:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jaamiyl Dean and Tyree Davis, of the now-dismantled Greenway Boy Killas, will be sentenced in November.
  
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• Traffic restrictions set for Officer Calvin Hall's funeral

  22-07-2019 23:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rolling road closures begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday between the North Shore and Oakland for Pittsburgh police Officer Calvin Hall’s funeral.
  
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• PETA Offers Up To $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To Arrest Of Person Who Tied Firecrackers To Cat’s Paw

  22-07-2019 22:44
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for anyone who can help solve the case of who tied firecrackers to a cat’s front paw.
  PETA said they are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person who rubber-banded firecrackers to a cat’s front paw, blowing it off.
  The cat, now known as Pickles, had to have her leg amputated because the wound was infected and infested with maggots.
  “There’
  
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• Pittsburgh Police File Homicide Charges Against Christian Bey In Fallen Officer Calvin Hall’s Fatal Shooting

  22-07-2019 22:06
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have filed homicide charges in connection with the fatal shooting of off-duty Officer Calvin Hall.
  Officer Hall, 36, was shot on July 14 in Homewood.
  (Source: Point Park University Police Department)
  Police say they have now charged Christian Bey on Monday with criminal homicide in connection with the fallen officer’s death.
  “I just want to take this time to thank the city of Pittsburgh for working hard and showing love and support for our
  
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• Man charged in fatal shooting of Pittsburgh police officer

  22-07-2019 22:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Christian Bey, 30, of Homewood, is charged in the shooting death of Officer Calvin Hall.
  
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• Ohio Man Accused Of Stabbing And Setting Fire To 2 Women, Police Say

  22-07-2019 21:57
  WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a man has been accused of binding two women with tape, stabbing them and setting them on fire at an Ohio apartment.
  Willoughby Hills police say one woman managed to call for help around 5 p.m. Sunday, and she and her sister were hospitalized in critical condition.
  Police say suspect Allen Crawford also is accused of then taking his three children by one of the women. Authorities say he dropped off the children with relatives before turning hims
  
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• Oakland Pizzeria Closed By The Health Department For Health Code Violations

  22-07-2019 21:36
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered a popular Oakland pizzeria to close for various health code violations.Azimers Pizza Place on Atwood Street was ordered closed after an inspection on Friday.
  Inspectors found the following items stored at unsafe temperatures: shredded cheese, cut tomatoes, sausage, and mushrooms, crab-white fish blend and cooked burgers.The walk-in cooler is broken and maintaining an ambient air temperature of 70 degrees. A case of eggs
  
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• 92-Year-Old Woman Killed In Donora Towers Fire

  22-07-2019 21:01
  DONORA (KDKA) — A 92-year-old woman was killed when fire broke out this morning at an apartment complex in Washington County.
  Firefighters were called to Donora Towers on Meldon Avenue around 8 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  According to the Washington County Coroner’s Office, the fire started in Lenora Brownlee’s apartment.She was rushed to Monongahela Valley Hospital where she died.
  Donora Police and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fir
  
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• ‘I’m Tired Of Social Media’ Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell Goes On Video Rant Over Criticism

  22-07-2019 20:52
  NEW YORK (KDKA) — Apparently Le’Veon Bell is tired of the criticism of his personal life and his work ethic.The star running back went an Instagram rant discussing his beef with those who criticize his interests outside of football. Bell has released a number of music albums and has made it known that he loves to play video games and play basketball frequently. View this post on InstagramI need answers..
  A post shared byLeVeon Bell (@leveonbell) on Jul 21, 2019 at 10:08am PDT
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• Betty Davis, a funk icon living in Homestead, releases first song in nearly 40 years

  22-07-2019 20:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  New song arrives to coincide with a 75th birthday bash at the Waterfront this weekend.
  
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• Review Urged After 3 Parolees Charged In Separate Homicides

  22-07-2019 20:03
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Prosecutors and corrections officers are urging a review of Pennsylvania’s parole practices following the arrests of three parolees in unrelated homicides committed over the past two months.
  One is a convicted murderer who got out of prison in March and is now charged with killing an 8-year-old boy two weeks ago.
  Two other parolees released from prison in the last two years are facing charges in the beating death of a 2-year-old Baltimore boy and the strangulat
  
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• Pitt Football Selected To Finish 4th In Division According To ACC Preseason Poll

  22-07-2019 19:50
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– ACC Football Media Days are over, and now the conference makes the push to the 2019 season.Pitt, who was the ACC Costal Division Champion last season, is projected to finish 4th this season, according to the preseason poll.“Pitt Football predicted to finish 4th in the Coastal Division. What do you guys think?Preseason rankings according to Media covering the @theACC”Pitt Football predicted to finish 4th in the Coastal Division. What do you guys think?
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• Winning Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Sold In Washington Co.

  22-07-2019 19:17
  MCMURRAY, Pa. (KDKA)– Check your recent Cash 5 ticket, you may be a lucky winner of $200,000.
  On Sunday, July 21, a local player matched all five balls.The winning numbers were: 09-23-24-29-32
  Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at the Giant Eagle on 4700 Washington Road in McMurray, Pa.
  The Giant Eagle location earns a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
  
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• Another Gun Confiscated At Pittsburgh Airport, Already 21 Found This Year

  22-07-2019 19:14
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Jefferson County man was caught carrying a loaded handgun at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
  The Transportation Security Administration announced that its officers stopped the Brockway man at the checkpoint on Sunday after they spotted the .45 caliber gun with 10 bullets in his carry-on bag.
  Photo Credit: TSA
  Allegheny County Police responded to the scene, confiscated the firearm and detained the man for questioning. His name and age have not been released.
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• Winning Match 6 Lottery Ticket Worth $4.1 Million, Sold In Allegheny Co.

  22-07-2019 18:50
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA)– If you recently played the Match 6 Lotto, check your ticket, you may be a winner.
  Officials with the Pennsylvania Lottery say a winning Match 6 lottery ticket, worth $4.1 million, was sold right in Allegheny County.
  On Friday, July 19, a lucky player matched all six winning numbers to win the jackpot prize of $4,150,025.
  Those numbers were: 25-32-34-36-47-48
  The winning ticket was sold at the Mifflin Social Club at 4025 Irene St., West Mifflin.RELATED STORIES: Win
  
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• Arrest Warrant Issued For Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse

  22-07-2019 18:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are actively searching for a man accused of sexually abusing a girl several years ago.
  An arrest warrant has been issued for 61-year-old James Jones.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  Police say the girl, who is now 17-years-old, wrote about the alleged abuse in a practice essay for college.
  She said she was just 6 at the time of the alleged abuse.
  The girl said when she first told an adult about the alleged abuse, Jones beat her and allegedly told her to “stop ly
  
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• Fantasy Football 2019: Barkley, Elliott, Kamara Top CBS Sports Running Back Projections

  22-07-2019 18:23
  (CBS Local/CBS New York)- Training camps have begun for some NFL teams, while the rest kick theirs off over the course of the next week. As the players stretch and warm up for the coming season, fantasy owners begin their prep for their upcoming league drafts. After a several-month layoff with no football, it’s understandable if your knowledge isn’t what it should be. So, we’re here to help you get back up to speed as you lay your plans for taking home that fantasy championship
  
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• Multiple Water Rescues After Major Flooding In Plum, Penn Hills

  22-07-2019 18:11
  Allegheny County (KDKA) — Severe flooding lead to at least seven water rescues Monday morning in Allegheny County.
  The Allegheny County swift-water response team rescued at least three people at “Plum Creek Estates” in Plum Borough and the surrounding areas.
  Major flooding also hit “The Meadows” in Penn Hills.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
  Sandy Creek Road was shut down between Allegheny River Boulevard and Verona Road. Also, Lime Hollow Road betw
  
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• 93.7 The Fan Announces New Multi-Year Extension With Pitt Athletics

  22-07-2019 18:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Fan and Entercom Pittsburgh will continue to hold on the flagship rights to Pitt Football and Men’s Basketball for the foreseeable future.
  The station and school made the joint announcement Monday morning.“HAIL TO PITT: We are happy to announce we will continue to be the broadcast home of @Pitt_FB @Pitt_MBB for years to come!”HAIL TO PITT: We are happy to announce we will continue to be the broadcast home of @Pitt_FB @Pitt_MBB for years to come! ht
  
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• So Cute! UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital Welcomes ‘Special Dill-ivery’ Ahead Of Picklesburgh

  22-07-2019 17:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s newest little pickles are getting ready for the city’s Picklesburgh celebration.
  The staff at the nursery at Magee-Women’s Hospital at UPMC dressed all the newborns up as “little gherkins.”These little gherkins are “pickled” to be here! #picklesburgh pic.twitter.com/Y3AZnHMdtv
  — UPMC (@UPMC) July 22, 2019
  The babies had shirts that read “Special Dill-ivery” and green blankets and hats to keep them
  
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• Police Searching For Armed Robber In Lower Burrell

  22-07-2019 17:56
  LOWER BURREL, Pa. (KDKA)– The Lower Burrell Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a Walgreens armed robbery.
  The incident occurred at Walgreens on Friday, July 19, around 3:44 p.m., on Greensburg Road.Police say the suspect was a Caucasian male. The man was reportedly wearing a light-colored hat with dark sunglasses and a dark t-shirt with pants.
  Surveillance footage shows the suspect had a tall, thin build with a ponytail, mustache, and possible goatee.
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• Somber Day For City Of Pittsburgh As Visitation Is Held For Fallen Officer Calvin Hall

  22-07-2019 17:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a somber day in Oakland as the visitation for fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall is being held at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall.
  Officer Hall was shot while off-duty last week in Homewood.
  (Photo Credit: Brenda Waters/KDKA)
  (Photo Credit: Brenda Waters/KDKA)
  He spent several days in critical condition at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, but died last Wednesday from his injuries.
  (Source: Pittsburgh Police)
  Police say Officer Hall was unarmed and o
  
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• CLO and Ace Young ready to roll like it's the 1980s with 'Rock of Ages'

  22-07-2019 16:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  The arena-rock musical stars the former “American Idol” contestant and Broadway’s Justin Matthew Sargent at the Benedum Center July 23-28.
  
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• PPG to acquire another specialty coatings business

  22-07-2019 16:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Dexmet makes surface materials used in aerospace, automotive and industrial applications and specializes in aircraft lightning strike protection.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler Temperatures Moving In, But Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect

  22-07-2019 16:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Flash flooding was an issue yesterday afternoon into the evening hours and the set-up will be similar today.
  The big difference will be in cloud cover, with clouds likely keeping temperatures in the 70s for highs.That’s crazy for temperatures to be expected to remain below 80 degrees with the warm air mass in place, but that is what all data is showing.
  KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley is leaning on the high side of temperatures due to small breaks in clouds.That bei
  
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• First Trailer Released For Mister Rogers’ Movie, ‘A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood’

  22-07-2019 15:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ready for your first look at Tom Hanks in action as legendary Pittsburgher, Fred Rogers?
  The first trailer for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is finally out.
  The movie stars Hanks and Matthew Rhys, and tells the story of the real-life friendship between Rogers and a journalist who wrote a profile piece on him in 1998.
  As Hanks says in the trailer, “Hello neighbor.”
  RELATED STORIES:First Photo Of Tom Hanks As Mister Rogers Released
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• PTL Links: July 22, 2019

  22-07-2019 15:09
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Carnegie Science Center
  Humane Society of Westmoreland County
  Pistons in the Park
  Miss Pennsylvania Tiffany SeitzMiss Pennsylvania 2019 booking information:1) Through the website @ misspa.org contact/booking tab2) [email protected]
  
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• Equifax To Pay Hundreds Of Millions In Data Breach Settlement

  22-07-2019 14:30
  WASHINGTON (AP/KDKA) — Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information of nearly 150 million people.
  The proposed settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, if approved by the federal district court Northern District of Georgia, will provide up to $425 million in monetary relief to consumers, a $100 million civil money penalty, and other relie
  
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• US: Sometimes a male nurse is the best medicine

  22-07-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  I haven’t seen Brandon Jacob cry but I felt the nurse’s strength two months ago, when my 21-year-old son had a stroke.
  
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• The Allies once again will storm the beaches at Normandy, but on Lake Erie, at D-Day Conneaut

  22-07-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  They’ll bring to life this epic World War II battle from 75 years ago at this 20-anniversary re-enactment on Lake Erie at Conneaut, Ohio. 
  
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• Picklesburgh returns in expanded footprint, with more pickles for everyone

  22-07-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The annual ode to everyone’s favorite fermented food returns on July 26-28 on the Roberto Clemente Bridge, Downtown.
  
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• Mission of Mercy is expanding dental care clinic and hopes to treat more patients

  22-07-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The two-day event provided about $750,000 of care to more than 1,000 patients last year. This year, it’s seeking more volunteers.
  
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• Walkabout: A new view of East Carson Street

  22-07-2019 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
   Buried electric lines provide an aesthetic triumph for an East Carson streetscape project.
  
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• Protesters target Mon-Oakland Connector proposal

  22-07-2019 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Some say the private road to shuttle workers would destroy the character of Schenley Park and other neighborhoods along the route.
  
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• Pittsburgh abortion clinics promise to carry on despite proposed Title X restrictions

  22-07-2019 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The rules would prohibit Title X-funded organizations from referring patients to abortion services or places that offer abortions.
  
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• Port Authority to review 7,000 bus stops in hopes for improvement, but there's a catch

  22-07-2019 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority is launching a long-term effort to encourage municipalities to provide safe, secure, accessible and efficient bus stops.
  
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• WEATHER ALERT: National Weather Service issues flash flood warning for Pittsburgh, surrounding areas

  22-07-2019 12:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  Much of Allegheny County is under a flood warning until 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Multiple Water Rescues After Major Flooding In Allegheny County

  22-07-2019 11:11
  Allegheny County (KDKA) — Major flooding caused At least 7 water rescues Monday morning in Allegheny County.
  The Allegheny County swift-water response team rescued at least 3 people at “Plum Creek Estates” in Plum and the surrounding areas.
  Major flooding also hit “The Meadows” in Penn Hills.
  Officials say that all of the rain overnight made the neighborhoods flood fast.
  No injuries were reported and the rescues all went smoothly.
  Two extra boats were there for back
  
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• Tall Ships Erie 2019 Ticket Giveaway

  22-07-2019 10:55
  Enter to win a pack of 4 tickets to Tall Ships Erie 2019 on the weekend of Aug. 23-25.
  
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• One Person Is Dead After Shooting In Garfield

  22-07-2019 09:52
  GARFIELD (KDKA) — One person is dead after a shooting early Monday morning in Garfield.
  Police say it happened around 12:30 on Kincaid Street.
  Officers believe a landlord and tenant had a dispute involving a stun gun that may have led to the shooting.
  One person was taken into custody.
  There is no word on the victim’s identity at this time.
  Stick With KDKA For Any Updates On This Developing Story
  
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• One Person Is Dead After Shooting In Bloomfield

  22-07-2019 09:52
  BLOOMFIELD (KDKA) — One person is dead after a shooting early Monday morning in Bloomfield.
  Police say it happened around 12:30 on Kincaid Street.
  Officers believe a landlord and tenant had a dispute involving a stun gun that may have led to the shooting.
  One person was taken into custody.
  There is no word on the victim’s identity at this time.
  Stick With KDKA For Any Updates On This Developing Story
  
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• 1 Person Dead After Shooting In Garfield

  22-07-2019 09:52
  GARFIELD (KDKA) — One person is dead after a shooting early Monday morning in Garfield.
  Police say it happened around 12:30 a.m. on Kincaid Street.
  Investigators say they believe a landlord and tenant had a dispute involving a stun gun that may have led to the shooting.
  One person was taken into custody.
  He is identified as 49-year-old Michael Wolf of Garfield. He is facing charges of criminal homicide, and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail.Update: Police have arrested 49-year-old
  
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• East Pittsburgh Residents Worried About Lack Of Local Police

  22-07-2019 05:12
  EAST PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A terrifying ordeal for a mother and her three children.
  A drive-by shooting in East Pittsburgh last night sent bullets flying into the family’s home, narrowly missing them.The mother says without a local police force to call, it took over an hour to get help.
  The State Police Barracks In Moon now covers East Pittsburgh Borough, nearly 30 miles away.East Pittsburgh’s police department disbanded months ago due and residents feared this would be the resul
  
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• Flash Flooding Closes Washington Boulevard In Highland Park

  22-07-2019 05:00
  HIGHLAND PARK (KDKA) — Due to flash flooding, Washington Boulevard in Highland Park is closed and the flood gates have come down.A vehicle was trapped in the flooding, but it was unoccupied.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• WEATHER: Flash flooding causes road closures throughout region, cooler temps ahead

  22-07-2019 03:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Humidity will continue Monday with potential for showers and thunderstorms.
  
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• State Route 36 In Clarion County Expected To Reopen Monday

  22-07-2019 02:24
  FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The portion of Route 36 in Clarion county between Sunny Road, Arnold Venue, Breezemont Drive and Miola Road is expected to reopen Monday, July 22.The section was closed due to downed trees and power lines.
  
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• Community Continues To Honor Officer Calvin Hall Before His Funeral

  22-07-2019 01:03
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There was a song and a prayer for slain Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall.Etta Perry and Nathella McCoy visited the memorial in front of the Zone One Police Station.There, the flag remains at half-staff, a wreath with his picture is in front of the station, and another wreath covers the grill of his patrol vehicle.RELATED STORIES:
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