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• Steelers Awarded Wide Receiver Brandon Reilly

  31-07-2019 23:29
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have been awarded free agent wide receiver Brandon Reilly after claiming him off of waivers.Reilly was most recently with the Detroit Lions and was released. The Steelers made a claim for Reilly after his release from the Lions.
  Reilly was an undrafted free agent in 2017 and signed with the Buffalo Bills. He also was on the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad.
  He played college football at Nebraska.In order to make room for Reilly, the Steelers waived corn
  
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• Multiple injured, including 3 firefighters in Washington County house explosion

  31-07-2019 22:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Emergency officials said multiple fire departments responded about 3:50 p.m. to the 100 block of Park Lane in North Franklin. 
  
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• Emergency crews respond to house explosion in Washington County

  31-07-2019 22:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Emergency officials said multiple fire departments responded about 3:50 p.m. to the 100 block of Park Lane in North Franklin. 
  
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• 5 Injuries Reported In North Franklin Township Natural Gas Explosion

  31-07-2019 22:25
  NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Authorities are on the scene of a natural gas explosion in North Franklin Township.
  Washington County officials said the explosion happened in the 100 block of Park Lane, near Trinity High School. A home was destroyed in the explosion.
  WATCH: The director of public safety for Washington County holds a press conference about the explosion.
  Jeff Yates, director of public safety for Washington County, said the homeowner smelled gas and called the fire departme
  
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• Toddler Suffers Second-Degree Burns While Visiting Public Swimming Pool

  31-07-2019 22:06
  WESTLAKE, Ohio (CBS Local) — An Ohio mother says her toddler suffered second degree burns on the bottom of her feet Sunday after visiting a brand new public swimming pool.
  Rachel Kelly said she had to rush her 22-month old daughter, Lillian, to the emergency room after she stepped onto a metal plate with her bare feet for about five to 10 seconds in 90-plus degree heat.
  “She was inconsolable, she started crying right away,” Kelly told WEWS. “Immediately I knew we needed t
  
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• Police Investigating Hit-And-Run Crash Involving Ambulance

  31-07-2019 22:00
  Pittsburgh (KDKA) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash of an ambulance in Squirrel Hill.
  The Pittsburgh Police announced they responded to the intersection of Murray Avenue and Northumberland Street just before 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday for a report of a vehicle collision.
  They learned on the scene that a private ambulance was rear-ended by another vehicle, which fled the scene. The ambulance had a patient in transport, authorities said.
  The ambulance driver said they were stopped
  
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• Pirates Surrender Two Home Runs, Lose 4-1 To Reds

  31-07-2019 21:51
  CINCINNATI (AP) – Clint Hurdle and David Bell had little interaction while exchanging lineup cards one day after their teams fought on the field, and the Pirates and Reds were on good behavior Wednesday during Cincinnati’s 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh behind a strong performance from Luis Castillo.
  Bell and three Reds, including now-traded Yasiel Puig, were ejected for a ninth-inning brawl during the Pirates’ 11-4 win on Tuesday night. Four Pirates also were ejected. Major Leagu
  
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• Mother Accused Of Overdosing In Convenience Store Bathroom With Son Locked In Car

  31-07-2019 21:49
  CHARLACK, Mo. (CBS Local) — A Missouri mother is accused of overdosing on fentanyl in a convenience store bathroom, leaving her 5-year-old son locked inside her car.
  Anastasia Trinidad, 24, was found slumped over in a stall Thursday evening at a 7-Eleven store in Charlack, showing signs of a heroin or fentanyl overdose, according to a spokesman for the St. Ann Police Department.
  An officer administered Narcan and Trinidad came to and immediately began asking, “Where’s my boy?&r
  
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• Wyndham Championship: Webb Simpson Leads Contenders At Sedgefield

  31-07-2019 21:39
  (CBS Baltimore/CBS Local) — The Wyndham Championship, at Sedgefield Country Club this week, wraps up the PGA Tour’s regular season. The players have one last chance to better their standing going into the FedExCup Playoffs, which open with the Northern Trust next week. It’s also their last chance to pick up points for the Wyndham Rewards, the PGA Tour’s regular-season points competition.
  Brooks Koepka, who is taking the week off, locked down both of those top spots with h
  
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• Southbound Butler Street Ramp To Highland Park Bridge Closure Begins This Week

  31-07-2019 21:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The southbound Butler Street ramp to the Highland Park Bridge will be closed this week.
  PennDOT announced crews will begin sewer repair work Thursday on that ramp that carries southbound Butler Street (Route 8) traffic to the Highland Park Bridge.
  The ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. on Thursday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
  Traffic detours can be found below.
  Posted Detour to Southbound Route 28
  Take northbound Butler Street (Route 8) to the 62nd Street Bridge
  Turn right
  
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• Police: Woman Accused Of Urinating In Potato Bin At Walmart ‘Appeared Intoxicated’

  31-07-2019 21:24
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — New details have been released on a bizarre incident that has a woman facing charges in West Mifflin.
  Police have charged Grace Brown with criminal mischief, open lewdness, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness in connection with the incident at the West Mifflin Walmart.
  It happened late last Wednesday night when Brown walked into the store.
  (Source: West Mifflin Police Department/Walmart)
  According to the criminal complaint, she “appeared to be unsteady on
  
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• Pa. Turnpike To Close In Both Directions Between Exits 57 & 75 Tonight

  31-07-2019 21:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed in both directions tonight from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Thursday morning between the Pittsburgh Interchange (Exit 57) and the New Stanton Interchange (Exit 75).The closure is planned to remove an emergency sign structure.Drivers planning to travel on the Turnpike should use these detours:
  EASTBOUND:
  Exit at Pittsburgh Interchange, Exit 57
  Take US 22 East for 10.3 miles
  PA Turnpike Route 66 South for 13.1 miles
  Re-enter Turnpik
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Corey Dickerson To Philadelphia Phillies

  31-07-2019 20:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly traded Corey Dickerson to the Phillies.Jeff Passan first reported the news.
  Outfielder Corey Dickerson has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, source tells ESPN.
  — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2019There’s been no word on what the Pirates received for Dickerson.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Corey Dickerson To Philadelphia Phillies

  31-07-2019 20:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Corey Dickerson to the Phillies for a player to be named later and $250,000 of capacity in the 2019-2020 International Signing Bonus Pool.This will allow the Pirates to spend more money during the international signing period.Dickerson is in the final year of his contract and he was originally acquired from Tampa Bay in February 2018.
  
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• Penn Borough man dies after being struck by train in Hempfield

  31-07-2019 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Thomas R. Brown was reportedly sitting on the tracks and didn’t respond to a horn sounded by the conductor of the train that hit him.
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Signs Order Creating Group To Help ‘Vulnerable Populations’

  31-07-2019 20:39
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf wants to revamp how the state provides help to people who need protection and care from state agencies.
  The Democratic governor signed an order Wednesday setting up a 25-member group that has three months to propose changes that will improve services to what’s he’s calling “vulnerable populations.”
  Wolf is also setting up the Office of Advocacy and Reform and will hire a child advocate for the new agency under his of
  
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• Former Steeler Merril Hoge Sues Maker Of Round-Up, Says Weed Killer Caused His Cancer

  31-07-2019 20:36
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Merril Hoge is suing Monsanto, the company which makes the controversial weed killer, Round-Up.
  According to the lawsuit, Hoge says Round-Up caused the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma he developed in 2003.
  After many rounds of chemotherapy, Hoge’s cancer went into remission.
  Hoge says he was exposed to Round-Up for many years, starting back in 1977, when he worked on a farm.
  Hundreds of similar lawsuits have been filed against Monsan
  
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• Part Of Sloop Road In McCandless Closing For Road Work Starting August 15

  31-07-2019 20:28
  MCCANDLESS (KDKA) — Sloop Road between Wittmer Road and Highland Road in McCandless will be closing at 9:00 a.m. August 15 for several road work projects.Crews are planning to replace an end wall, install a pipe extension, scour protection, storm drains, guide rail, and will repave.The work is expected to last through October and detours will be in place.
  Traffic will be detoured using Highland Road, Old Perry Highway, Route 19, Sewickley Oakmont Road, Rochester Road, and other parts of Sl
  
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• Pennsylvania Legislators Considering Raising Minimum Age To Buy Tobacco To 21

  31-07-2019 19:24
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Ohio recently raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 and Pennsylvania could be next.Legislation was introduced by Representative Marty Flynn and co-sponsored by Representative Dan Frankel that would effectively raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.House Bill 536, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for sale of tobacco, was introduced
  
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• Apple Upgrade Blamed For Thousands Of Wasteful 911 Hang-Ups

  31-07-2019 19:04
  PAPILLION, Neb. (CBS Local) — 911 dispatchers in Nebraska say an Apple upgrade is to blame for a rise in the number of unintentional calls.
  Sarpy County Communications in Papillion said it has received 7,000 abandoned calls so far this year, taking up valuable time and resources that could used for true emergencies.
  Dispatchers say when somebody calls and disconnects, they have to call back to verify there was no emergency and determine whether or not to send authorities.
  “On a call
  
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• Squonk Opera Will Still Perform Despite Regatta Cancellation

  31-07-2019 19:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Three Rivers Regatta is unfortunately canceled this year, but the show must go on!
  The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced that the debut of Squonk Opera’s newest show, Hand to Hand, will still happen on Saturday, August 3.
  Highwoods Properties, the owners of PPG Place, has agreed to have the free performance in PPG Plaza.
  It will be apart of the Saturday Night Market and Downtown Sound Music Series that happens every week in Market Square.
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• Judge sends Mt. Lebanon man to prison for 21-42 years for killing infant daughter

  31-07-2019 18:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  In sentencing Joseph Gazzam, Judge Randal B. Todd called the 2017 beating death of a 4-month-old the “most disturbing case” he’d ever had.
  
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• Man Receives Hundreds Of Job Offers After Handing Resume Out On Side Of The Road

  31-07-2019 18:36
  (CNN) — Patrick Hoagland of Phoenix was down on his luck after getting laid off from his job as a forklift operator at a metal recycling company. He filled out applications online and handed out résumés to local businesses, but he wasn’t getting any responses.
  He decided he needed to do something different and decided to stand on a streetcorner with a sign.
  “I had only been unemployed a few weeks, but it was very unexpected and I needed to figure something out fas
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Holding Blood Donation Drive In Officer Hall’s Memory

  31-07-2019 18:34
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s been two weeks since Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall died after being shot while trying to break up a fight at a party in Homewood.
  While in the hospital, Officer Hall received several units of blood in an effort to save his life.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Photographer Bryce Lutz
  Now, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police wants to honor his memory by holding a blood drive.
  Today, the city is kicking off a month-long blood drive as a tribute to Officer Hall.
  You can
  
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• ‘The Most Disturbing Case I’ve Ever Had’: Mt. Lebanon Man Sentenced In Infant’s Daughter’s Death

  31-07-2019 18:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Mount Lebanon man convicted in death of his infant daughter is going to prison.
  The judge says he feels “no sympathy” for 31-year-old Joseph Gazzam, who was convicted of third-degree murder last month in the death of his 4-month-old daughter, Victoria.
  Gazzam was sentenced Wednesday morning to 21-42 years in jail with eight years of probation that runs consecutively.#BREAKING: The judge sentenced Joseph Gazzam to 21-42 years with 8 years of probation that
  
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• PennDOT To Make Gender-Neutral Option Available On Driver’s Licenses

  31-07-2019 18:13
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians who prefer not to be identified as male or female will soon have a gender-neutral option on their state-issued driver’s licenses.
  PennDOT says it expects to have the new procedure in place by the middle of next year.
  It will let motorists use “X” as a third option to indicate gender.
  A PennDOT spokeswoman says the agency is able to make the change on its own and doesn’t need authorization from the Republican-controlled Legislatu
  
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• Penn Twp. Police: Man Dead After Tree Crashes Into Home, Pins Him In Bed

  31-07-2019 18:05
  PENN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man has died after a massive tree came crashing down onto his house, trapping him in his bedroom in Westmoreland County.
  Police say it happened on Deer Run Road by Baker School Road and Antler Hill Drive. The tree left a big, gaping hole in the back of the home. Debris is scattered all around the yard, and the inside looks like match sticks snapped in many pieces. 
  Richard Bane and his wife live down the street.
  “It’s terrible and the house seems b
  
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• County Police Investigating Pedestrian Struck By Train On East Carson Street

  31-07-2019 17:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police and paramedics responded to a call early Wednesday morning of a man struck by a train.According to police, the man was found dead on the tracks at the intersection of East Carson Street and the Glenwood Bridge.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  After determining the location, Pittsburgh Police determined the accident took place within Baldwin Borough and notified Baldwin Borough Police, who requested assistance from the Allegheny County Police Homicide Detectives.Th
  
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• Kennywood Kicks Off 70th Annual Fall Fantasy Parades

  31-07-2019 17:38
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA)– Even though summertime is quickly coming to an end, there are still festivities to be celebrated.
  Kennywood will kick off its 70th Annual Fall Fantasy Pardes this year on August 3.
  Over 150 marching bands in the local area will perform nightly for 18 days concluding the park’s daily operating schedule.Click here to see the posted schedule.High schools and colleges/universities from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio will be participating from August 3-20.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Scattered Showers And Warm Temperatures Expected

  31-07-2019 17:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Scattered showers are expected once again today as a stalled out boundary remains in place for most of the day.
  The boundary, a cold front, will push south this afternoon.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  Dew points will fall from the mid to upper 60s to near 60 degrees by tomorrow.
  This should leave us with the best feeling day of the week on Thursday as we see lower humidity levels in its wake.Friday will be slightly more humid with a small rain chance similar to tod
  
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• Pittsburgh lends a hand, and Squonk Opera's show lands in PPG Plaza

  31-07-2019 17:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  “Hand to Hand” will have free performances Aug. 3 , despite the loss of shows scheduled for the canceled Three Rivers Regatta.
  
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• Full Out Brawl Takes Place In Late Innings Between The Pittsburgh Pirates And Cincinnati Reds

  31-07-2019 17:15
  CINCINNATI (KDKA) — The Pirates finally broke a long losing streak, but before the end of the decisive 11-4 victory, an all-out battle took place on the field.
  Reds manager David Bell faces a suspension for coming back onto the field and going after Pirates manager Clint Hurdle during the fracas. Bell had already been ejected for arguing a strike call an inning earlier.
  “Chaos in Cincinnati — Amir Garrett charges ENTIRE #Pirates team!! Major suspensions coming. #Reds Manager Da
  
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• Former Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane Released From Jail

  31-07-2019 17:12
  EAGLEVILLE, Pa. (AP) – Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has been released from jail after serving less than a year for a grand jury secrecy violation.
  The 53-year-old left the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in the Philadelphia suburbs about 8:20 a.m. Wednesday.
  (Photo Credit: CBS)
  Kane is a Scranton native who was the first Democrat and first woman elected to be the state’s top prosecutor.
  She resigned after being convicted in 2016 of perjury, obstruction a
  
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• Renovations Have Begun At Schenley Ice Skating Rink

  31-07-2019 17:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– New improvements are happening at the Schenley Ice Skating Rink.
  On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Public Works announced that the old rink had been demolished to remodel for the upcoming skating season.
  The new equipment is expected to last through the season.This afternoon, demolition began at the Schenley Ice Skating Rink. A NEW and improved rink will be taking shape soon.
  New equipment will also allow for a longer skating season in #Pittsburgh‘s historic Schenley Park. pi
  
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• Pittsburgh Stores Begin Selling Bullet-Resistant School Backpacks

  31-07-2019 15:47
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CBS News) — Bullet-resistant backpacks are now on sale at several Office Depot stores in the Pittsburgh area.The retailer has stocked shelves with the Guard Dog Security brand backpacks billed by the manufacturer as bulletproof.
  A check by KDKA found that the backpacks are available at Office Max stores in Bridgeville, Ross Township, Washington, and Cranberry Township.
  According to the label from the manufacturer, the bags offer Level IIIA protection, which means they will
  
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• 20-year-old IUP student killed in jet ski crash while on vacation in Hilton Head

  31-07-2019 15:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ciara Eiriz was a fashion merchandising major at IUP and a senior, the university confirmed Wednesday. 
  
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• PTL Links: July 31, 2019

  31-07-2019 15:35
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes
  The Great Race
  City of Pittsburgh August Events
  The Wedding Cookie Table Community
  Graze Pittsburgh Contest
  Van Gogh Tribute Week at Phipps Conservatory
  
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• Cooking With Rania: Summertime Cocktails

  31-07-2019 15:30
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen mixing cocktails inspired by her vacation on Kiawah Island.
  Aperol Jasmine Spritz
  Lemon Simple Syrup:1 cup sugar
  Peeled zest of 4 lemons, plus 1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juiceSpritz:12 ounces gin, chilled
  6 ounces Aperol or Campari, chilled
  24 ounces, seltzer, chilled
  ¼ teaspoon aromatic bittersFrozen lemon wedges, for servingRosemary sprigs and peeled lemon zest, for serving
  Directions:
  
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• Tree Crashes Onto Penn Twp. Home, Traps Man Inside Bedroom

  31-07-2019 14:55
  PENN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man was rushed to the hospital overnight after a massive tree came crashing down onto his house, trapping him in his bedroom in Westmoreland County.
  Police say it happened just before 3 a.m. on Deer Run Road by Baker School Road and Antler Hill Drive. 
  According to rescue workers at the scene, the man was in bed sleeping when the tree crashed through the home. The tree is estimated to be at least 18-inches in diameter and some 80-feet high.
  The man was trapped
  
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• Huge Tree Flips Car Onto Its Side In Scott Township

  31-07-2019 11:47
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A tree that fell over in Allegheny County left damage to multiple cars.One of the cars flipped on its side after the tree collapsed.Officials say it happened early Wednesday morning on Orchard Spring Drive in Scott Township.The tree service working the scene says this was unlike anything they had dealt with in the past.
  
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• Man Trapped Under A Tree That Fell On A House In Westmoreland County

  31-07-2019 09:55
  PENN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Multiple crews were called to a rescue after a tree collapsed on a home in Westmoreland County.
  Police say it happened just before 3 a.m. on Deer Run Road by Baker School Road and Antler Hill Drive.
  They say one man was pinned down by the tree inside the home.
  There is no word on the extent of his injuries at this time.
  Stick With KDKA As We Work To Bring You More
  
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• Man Charged In Fatal Shooting On Forest Way In Homewood

  31-07-2019 08:36
  HOMEWOOD (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have charged a man for a shooting that happened in Homewood back in May.
  Police say it happened just before 11:00 p.m. on May 28 in an alley off of Frankstown Avenue.
  19-year-old Lavarr Peters is charged with criminal homicide and carrying a weapon without a license.Peters is accused of shooting Donovan Goodwine in the head on Forest Way.Police were alerted to the shooting by the shot spotter notification system.
  
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• Man Charged In Fatal Homewood Shooting

  31-07-2019 08:36
  HOMEWOOD (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have filed charges against a man accused in a shooting that happened in Homewood back in May.
  Police say it happened just before 11 p.m. on May 28 in an alley off of Frankstown Avenue.
  Lavarr Peters Jr., 19, is charged with criminal homicide and carrying a weapon without a license.(Source: Allegheny County)
  Peters is accused of shooting Donovan Goodwine in the head on Forest Way.Police were alerted to the shooting by the ShotSpotter notification system.T
  
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• Mattress Fire Spreads To Curtains At Wilkinsburg Apartment Building

  31-07-2019 07:03
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — A mattress fire forced some people out of a Wilkinsburg apartment building overnight.
  Officials say the fire started around 11:45 p.m. on the fifth floor of Wood Towers Apartment on Wood Street.They say a mattress caught fire and spread to the curtains.The fire was contained to one apartment.No injuries were reported.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Firefighters Battled Mattress Fire That Spread To The Curtains At Wood Towers Apartments

  31-07-2019 07:03
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Crews responded to an apartment fire overnight in Wilkinsburg.
  Officials say, the fire happened around 11:45 p.m. on the 5th floor of Wood Towers Apartment on Wood Street.They say a mattress caught fire and spread to the curtains.the fire was contained to one apartment.No injuries were reported.Stay With KdKA News For Any Updates
  
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• Mon Valley Holds Public Meeting On Agreement Between Allegheny County Health Department And U.S. Steel

  31-07-2019 05:52
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) — People in the Mon Valley are learning more about how millions of dollars will be used to limit pollution from the Clairton Coke Works plant.
  A public hearing was held Tuesday at Clairton’s Municipal Building about the multi-million dollar agreement between the Allegheny County Health Department and U.S. Steel.
  The deal would settle citations and fines for air pollution violations stemming from plant fires. It will also bring plant improvements and designate a c
  
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• WEATHER: Flash flood warning for parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland counties

  31-07-2019 05:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  The warning, in effect until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, encompasses Pittsburgh and areas southeast of the city.
  
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• Man killed in Sheraden shooting identified

  31-07-2019 05:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  Darius Savaughn Freeman, 26, was found unresponsive when police responded to Faulkner Street for a report of multiple rounds of gunfire. 
  
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