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• Uniontown Man Poses As Federal Agent, Posts Fake Arrest Warrant For Magistrate

  09-08-2019 23:40
  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — A Uniontown man is in custody after he claimed he was a federal agent, tried to buy a semi-automatic weapon and posted a fake arrest warrant for a judge.Justin Bendo, 44-years-old of Fayette County, is facing several charges related to some unusual and worrisome behavior over the past few months the first came after a traffic stop.
  “In July, during the course of a traffic stop, he identified himself as ‘The Lord God’ with no date of birth,” said L
  
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• Health Department Orders Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery To Close

  09-08-2019 23:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery to close.
  The bakery, on 3716 Forbes Ave., had numerous health code violations, released by the department after an inspection Friday.
  The inspection says Bruegger’s was cited multiple times in the past four years for cold holding violations and black residue was seen on shelves storing bagels in the prep area.
  There was also raw sewage backup in the basement and old mouse droppings w
  
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• First Energy To Close Last Coal-Fired Plant In Pennsylvania Earlier Than Expected

  09-08-2019 23:07
  SHIPPINGPORT (KDKA) — First Energy is closing its last coal-fired energy plant two years earlier than expected.The plant in Beaver County will cease operations on November 7.After filing for bankruptcy, First Energy has restructured and representatives say the plant isn’t making much money due to the popularity of natural gas and renewable energy.More than 200 people work at the Mansfield Plant.President Trump previously said he wanted to keep coal-fired and nuclear power plants from
  
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• 1 Transported To Hospital After Stabbing On North Shore

  09-08-2019 23:03
  NORTH SHORE (KDKA) — One person was transported to the hospital after a stabbing on the North Shore.
  The individual was transported Friday from Rivers Casino, but the stabbing did not occur at the casino.
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• Line Painting Operations Begin This Weekend In Allegheny County

  09-08-2019 22:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Line painting operations will occur on various roadways in Allegheny County, starting Saturday.
  PennDOT announced the painting is from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Parkway West in each direction between the Fort Pitt Tunnel and Exit 65 while also paining on- and off-ramps.
  PennDOT said painting will also occur Saturday, time permitting, on the Parkway West between exit 64A and exit 62 interchanges and Route 65 between Beaver County and McKees Rocks Bridge.
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• Report: Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown ‘Freaking Out’ About New Helmet, Says He Won’t Play In NFL With It

  09-08-2019 22:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to new reports, the Oakland Raiders are now getting a taste of what Pittsburgh Steelers fans have been dealing with for years.First it was extreme frostbite on his feet, which has held him out of most of training camp.
  Now comes a new report about Antonio Brown’s bizarre behavior at Raiders training camp.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Brown has told the Raiders that unless he gets his old style football helmet, he won’t play in the NFL aga
  
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• Investigation into 1996 homicide scrutinized as testimony continues in retrial

  09-08-2019 22:26 via post-gazette.com
  
  In 1997, Scott Godesky was found guilty of killing Brian Mirenna, dismembering him, and helping to bury his body parts in shallow graves.
  
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• Lane And Sidewalk Restrictions Planned For Center Avenue and Webster Avenue Next Week

  09-08-2019 21:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The right land and adjacent sidewalk of Center Avenue heading westbound along with the sidewalk and left lane and sidewalk of Webster Avenue will be closed overnight starting Monday, August 12.
  The closures will be in effect Monday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. until Thursday, August 29.This work is planned to allow crews to perform a demolition operation over I-579 as a part of the I-579 Cap Urban Connector Project.These closures will not be in effect
  
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• Fresh Fest symposium talks about adding more color to craft beer

  09-08-2019 21:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  American’s first black beer festival, set for Saturday at Nova Place, pregames with panel discussions on diversity and inclusion in beer. 
  
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• Overnight Lane Restrictions On Parkway Continue Into Next Week

  09-08-2019 20:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Overnight lane restrictions on the Parkway will continue into next week.Monday Aug. 12 until Friday Aug. 16, there will be overnight lane restrictions on I-376, weather permitting.PennDOT says the restrictions will occur in various locations between the Fort Pitt Bridge and Squirrel Hill Tunnel.Restrictions will begin at 9 p.m. and continue until 5 a.m.During this time, PennDOT says crews will conduct line stripping, guide rail installations, barrier repairs and platfor
  
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• Counterfeit Bills Circulating In West Virginia

  09-08-2019 20:42
  WHEELING, W. Va. (KDKA) — Counterfeit bills are circulating in West Virginia.
  The Wheeling Police announced Friday on Twitter that several fake dollar bills are in the Wheeling area.Several counterfeit bills are circulating throughout the Wheeling area. All have the same serial number on the front and Chinese writing on the back. Do not accept these and call police to report. pic.twitter.com/fsuLqjt6mK
  — Wheeling, WV Police (@WheelingPolice) August 9, 2019https://platform.twitter.com
  
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• Boil Water Advisory Still In Effect For Jeannette, Surrounding Areas

  09-08-2019 19:55
  JEANNETTE (KDKA) – A Boil Water Advisory for almost 1,500 people is still in effect.The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County issued a Boil Water Advisory on Tuesday after a 36-inch water-main break on 13th Street.
  While that water main was repaired on Wednesday, Westmoreland County reminds residents to still take the precautionary measure of boiling water.Before the advisory can be lifted, two consecutive tests must be done and the water must be found free of contaminants.For further
  
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• Ohio Township Police Sends Warning About Increase Of Thefts From Vehicles

  09-08-2019 19:54
  OHIO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The Ohio Township Police Department has posted a warning about an increase of thefts from vehicles.
  The department’s Facebook page announced Friday that the community is facing a rash of thefts from vehicles.The said they are investigating the incidents but wanted to remind car owners to lock their cars, keep valuables out of the vehicle and consider motion-activated lighting.Police said to call 9-1-1 if anything doesn’t seem right or looks suspicious.
  
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• Longtime Pa. Clerk Of Courts Pleads Guilty To Fraud

  09-08-2019 19:41
  SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – A longtime Pennsylvania clerk of courts has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stole public money and then tried to hide his tracks by forging records.
  Former Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Stephen Lukach Jr. of Nesquehoning pleaded guilty Thursday to mail fraud and falsification of records. The 69-year-old Democrat awaits sentencing.
  Federal prosecutors say he stole funds from various court accounts, using the money to make car payments and pay for meals, a
  
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• Walmart Takes Down Violent Video Game Displays Following Shootings

  09-08-2019 19:29
  PITTSBURGH – (CNN/KDKA) — Walmart is taking down displays of violent video games in its stores in the wake of recent shootings. But the company plans to still sell the controversial video games — and guns.
  The change in policy does not apply to the sale or display of actual firearms. As the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart is also one of the largest sellers of guns and ammunition in the world.
  Walmart has previously promoted violent video games in its stores with displa
  
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• Chills And Tears: Young Girl Sells 4-H Lamb For Incredible $33,875 To Benefit Stepdad With Brain Tumor

  09-08-2019 19:15
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a video that will restore your faith in humanity.A young girl selling her lamb during a 4-H auction at the Greene County Fair in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.Only Katie Eitner isn’t selling just any lamb, and this turns out to be anything but a regular auction.
  Katie’s stepdad, Harley Joe Gapen, has a brain tumor, and the medical bills are mounting. He’s scheduled to have it removed next week.That’s when the community, businesses, and fell
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Unveil 2019 Little League Classic Uniforms

  09-08-2019 18:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates will be wearing special uniforms against the Chicago Cubs in the Little League Classic on August 18th.The MLB released the design Friday morning.“Cubbies vs. The Burgh. Introducing the 2019 #LittleLeagueClassic uniforms. ”Cubbies vs. The BurghIntroducing the 2019 #LittleLeagueClassic uniforms.pic.twitter.com/4Awolzh245
  — MLB (@MLB) August 9, 2019The Bucs and Cubs square off in the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa on Sunday, August
  
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• Allegheny County Police Team Up With Federal Authorities To Trace Bomb Threats

  09-08-2019 18:39
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Three hospitals and two businesses in the area received bomb threats within two hours of one another Thursday night.
  Allegheny County Police said that bomb threats were called into St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon and Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights.Both hospitals were not accepting patients, but that precaution has been lifted.
  Threats were also made to the Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh and D’s Six Pax And Dogz in Swissvale. They were since cleared.
  
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• Lucky Charms Announces Marshmallow-Only Bags

  09-08-2019 18:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– If you only ate Lucky Charms for the marshmallows, their latest product is definitely for you!
  Lucky Charms announced on Wednesday that they have partnered with Jet-Puffed Marshmallows to create giant-sized “Magically Delicious” Marshmallows.
  In September, you can purchase the bags for only $1.50.The marshmallows are a bigger and better version of the familiar yellow stars, pink hearts, green shamrocks and blue moons from the original boxed cereal.
  As a promo
  
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• Judge Tells Restaurant Iguana Thrower He’s Not Allowed To Brag About Crime

  09-08-2019 18:02
  PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio judge has told a man who threw an iguana at a restaurant manager that he’s not allowed to brag about the crime.
  Forty-nine-year-old Arnold Teeter pleaded guilty Thursday to cruelty to animals and resisting arrest.
  Painesville Municipal Judge Michael Cicconetti sentenced Teeter to two years of probation. The conditions also include that Teeter cannot live in a home with animals for five years.
  In April, authorities said Teeter pulled the 2-foot-long (0
  
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• STEM Week September 30 – October 5, 2019

  09-08-2019 17:43
  KDKA-TV STEM WEEK Pittsburgh, Presented by CGI September 30th- October 5th 2019
  This year’s Stem Week Pittsburgh will take place September 30th- October 5thfeaturing several events to educate and celebrate Pittsburgh leading the way into the future of STEM education and careers.
  KDKA-TV, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh founded STEM WEEK, as an annual tribute of Pittsburgh’s dedication to STEM, not only within the City, but the communities, and the organizations that operat
  
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• Duquesne Man Indicted On Violating Federal Drug And Firearm Violations

  09-08-2019 17:43
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Duquesne resident has been indicted by a Pittsburgh federal grand jury after he violated federal drug and firearm laws.
  United State Attorney Scott W. Brady announced that an indictment unsealed Thursday revealed that 26-year-old Rarji Neal possessed 100 grams or more of heroin and a quantity of cocaine, with the intent to distribute.
  Neal is also alleged to have had three 9-millimeter firearms and ammunition after previously being convicted for carrying a gun without
  
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• Star 100.7 Seeking New Or Used Backpack Donations

  09-08-2019 17:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Star 100.7 is launching a backpack drive, hoping to collect thousands of backpacks for local children in need.
  The radio station will be at the Shults Ford in Wexford where you can bring in used or new backpacks to donate to The Education Partnership.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The Education Partnership will distribute the backpacks to kids who need them in southwestern Pennsylvania.There are a few other drop off locations, which you can see by
  
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• 2019 Stem Fest

  09-08-2019 17:38
  KDKA-TV and Williams partner up to produce a fun and educational STEM event!
  Come join us on October 5th at The Mall at Robinson to inspire, educate, and influence students of all ages to one day pursue a career in a STEM-related field.
  Free Parking and Free Admission!
  STEM-related schools, companies, and organizations across the area will set up hands-on “exhibits” at the mall showcasing what they do, how it’s related to STEM, and what makes it interesting.
  We have proudly ins
  
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• Panera Bread Opens New Drive-Thru In Moon Twp.

  09-08-2019 17:28
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA)– Ordering Panera Bread just got a whole lot easier in Moon Township.
  The new drive-thru bakery-café opened for business today at 9898 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA 15108.In honor of the grand opening, the first 250 guests to make an in-store order will receive a free Panera coffee mug. The mug comes with refills through August 31.
  The first 100 guests to purchase in the drive-thru will receive a free Panera car coaster.
  “Panera Bread is excited t
  
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• Governor Tom Wolf Investing In ATVs And Snowmobiles

  09-08-2019 17:20
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Governor Tom Wolf is investing in ATV and snowmobile riding opportunities.In a release Friday, Wolf announced grants for Cambria and Clearfield, Elk, Indiana and Northumberland Counties for the expanding of trails and ATV and snowmobile recreation.Northeast PA Sno Trails Inc. and the Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association are also receiving grants.
  The grants can be used to rehab, construct and maintain trails. They can also be used to buy equipment and conduct
  
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• Pitt Panthers Defensive Lineman Rashad Weaver Out For The Season With Torn ACL

  09-08-2019 16:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One of Pitt’s best defensive players is now on the shelf for the entire 2019 season.The Panthers announced Friday that defensive lineman Rashad Weaver tore his ACL in practice on Thursday morning.“Not good news for Pitt… one of the Panthers best defensive players, Rashad Weaver is out for the season with a torn ACL. It happened during yesterday’s practice. @KDKA”Not good news for Pitt… one of the Panthers best defensive players, Ras
  
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• Motorcyclist Dies In Crash That Temporarily Closed Squirrel Hill Tunnel

  09-08-2019 16:39
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A motorcyclist is dead following an accident that closed the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
  A motorcycle hit the jersey barrier in the outbound lane on Friday, prompting the closure of both inbound and outbound I-376 for the three-vehicle accident involving a box truck, tractor-trailer and the motorcycle, the state police said.
  Officials said the motorcyclist is dead.Both lanes have reopened as of 1:50 p.m.
  The motorcycle was reportedly leaning up against the jersey barrier.Poli
  
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• Motorcycle Accident Closes Squirrel Hill Tunnel Outbound

  09-08-2019 16:34
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Squirrel Hill Tunnel is closed due to a motorcycle crash.
  A motorcycle hit the jersey barrier in the outbound lane, prompting the closure of both inbound and outbound I-376.
  While the inbound lane was closed, it has since reopened to traffic. The outbound direction is still closed.The motorcycle was reportedly leaning up against the jersey barrier.Police and medics are on scene, and the motorcyclist will be transported to the hospital.Outbound traffic is being detou
  
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• Don’t Want Seagulls To Steal Your Food? A New Study Suggests Staring Them Down

  09-08-2019 16:19
  PITTSBURGH (CNET/KDKA) — It’s like a scene from a Alfred Hitchcock movie.You’re sitting down at Point State Park, about to eat your lunch, when all of a sudden seagulls star appearing out of nowhere.Or who hasn’t been to Lake Erie, about to dive into a basket of Sara’s fries when you hear a flock of seagulls swirling above you — cawing —waiting to attack and snatch a fry out of your fingers.
  Worse — if it’s your kids holding that juice or san
  
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• Round Hill Spray Park Reopens To Public

  09-08-2019 16:01
  ELIZABETH (KDKA) – The Round Hill Spray Park is reopening after it had a bacteria count that exceeded regulations.
  Allegheny County announced the spray park will reopen Friday Aug. 9.The park will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather conditions permitting.
  After the park was found to have a too-high bacteria count, it was drained, cleaned and refilled with super-chlorinated water.The Health Department retested the water and gave the spray park the green flag to reopen.
  
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• 1 Injured In Stowe Township Shooting

  09-08-2019 15:42
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Two suspects reportedly fired nearly 20 rounds at a man loading up a truck in Stowe Township.Thursday night around 6 p.m., Stowe Township Police responded to the 600 block of Woodward Avenue after a 911 call about a shooting.They say they found a 50-year-old male on the scene who was shot in the leg and shoulder. He was taken to the hospital where he’s listed in stable condition.Detectives from Allegheny County Police say their investigation led them to d
  
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• Pittsburgh Man Sentenced For Downtown Bank Robbery

  09-08-2019 15:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man accused of slipping a downtown bank teller a threatening note and stealing more than $500 has been sentenced.
  Darryl Wilson, 61, was sentenced in federal court to 17 months followed by three years of special parole.
  Wilson allegedly walked into the KeyBank location on Sixth Street just before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22 and approached a teller window.
  At the time of the robbery, the suspect was wearing a purple hat, purple scarf, glasses, a skirt and a pea coa
  
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• Jeannette Fire Department’s New Vehicle Gets Final Inspection

  09-08-2019 14:39
  JEANNETTE (KDKA) – The Jeannette fire department’s new truck is getting its final inspection before it’s ready to serve the city.
  The City of Jeannette Fire Department shared photos on Facebook of “Squad 112,” which just got back from Ohio where it was receiving its final inspection.The Facebook post said the unit is close to being done. It’s heading to Fire and Marine Inc. next week for compartmentation work and equipment mounting.
  It should be ready to roll
  
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• PTL Links: August 9, 2019

  09-08-2019 14:07
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Liberty Magic
  Washington County
  Yelp Pittsburgh
  Every True Value Hardware
  Pittsburgh Magazine
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Beautiful Stretch Of Weekend Weather

  09-08-2019 13:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Today’s a beautiful day for a Steelers game.
  Temperatures are going to be just shy of the 80 degree mark when the Steelers kick off at 7:30 tonight.
  We’ll have a nice stretch of beautiful, dry weather starting now and lasting through Monday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Our next good chance of rain comes in on Tuesday, but it looks like we should be mostly dry until then.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | P
  
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• Plum man charged in drowning death of his 3-year-old daughter in pool

  09-08-2019 13:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  "It’s a horrible, tragic accident," said Charles Mitchell's attorney, Casey White. "My client was not reckless nor grossly negligent.
  
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• Man Walks Into Hospital With Gunshot Wound To Hand

  09-08-2019 13:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police are investigating after a man walked into the hospital with a gunshot wound in his hand.
  Police say the man arrived at Allegheny General Hospital just before 4 a.m. on Thursday morning.According to police, the man told them he got the injury somewhere in Zone 3, which is around the Knoxville and South Side slopes area.Police are investigating.
  
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• Plum Man Faces Charges In 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Drowning Death

  09-08-2019 12:40
  PLUM, Pa. (KDKA) – A man is facing charges in the drowning death of his 3-year-old daughter.Police say Charles Mitchell found his daughter Ca-Nayah Mitchell at the bottom of the in-ground pool at his home in Plum last week.
  Court paperwork says Mitchell allegedly left her and his 4-year-old son alone for about five minutes.
  When he returned, police say he discovered his daughter had fallen into the deep end.She was found at the bottom of the pool.
  She was transported to Forbes Regional Hos
  
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• Bomb Threats Made At 3 Area Hospitals, 2 Local Businesses

  09-08-2019 05:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three hospitals and two businesses in the area received bomb threats within 90 minutes of one another Thursday night.
  Allegheny County 911 confirmed that bomb threats were called into St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon and Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights.
  Both hospitals were not accepting patients, but that precaution has been lifted.Threats were also made to the Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh and D’s Six Pax And Dogz in Regent Square. They were since c
  
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• Police Looking For Suspect That Shot A Building And Van In Stowe Township

  09-08-2019 05:49
  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police are looking for a suspect that shot up a van and building on Broadway Avenue in Stowe Township.
  Bullet holes could be seen in the siding of a building and in the back doors of a van.Police marked at least 15 shell casings at the scene.
  There is no word on if anyone was hurt.
  
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• Hundreds Gather In Squirrel Hill To Call For Gun Control Reform

  09-08-2019 05:44
  SQUIRREL HILL (KDKA) — Over a dozen community groups, along with over one-hundred citizens, gathered on the steps of Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill to “disarm and dismantle hate.”
  The event was sponsored, in part, by CeaseFirePA, Casa San Jose, and Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence to call for gun law reform.
  “Policies I want to push for will make people safer throughout the entire United States,” said Rob Conroy of CeaseFirePA.“I think eve
  
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• Small Business Administration Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans For Flash Flood Damage

  09-08-2019 05:36
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — People living in Plum and Penn Hills are still recovering from July’s major flash flooding event. Several businesses and homes were damaged by swift-moving water and floating debris.
  The U.S. Small Business Administration declared the storm a disaster. Thursday the SBA announced it would be offering residents and businesses low-interest disaster loans.
  Homeowners on Short Street, still dealing with the aftermath of the flood, aren’t sure a loan is the best f
  
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• Bomb threats from Maine area code called into multiple area hospitals, businesses

  09-08-2019 05:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  The threats came in five separate calls during a two-hour window starting about 8 p.m.
  
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• Bomb threats called into multiple area hospitals, businesses

  09-08-2019 05:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  The threats came in five separate calls during a 90-minute window starting about 8 p.m.
  
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• Missouri man drowns in Allegheny River after falling from boat in Harmar

  09-08-2019 05:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  John F. Kenawell, 76, of Ballwin, a suburb of St. Louis, fell from a boat shortly after noon at the Harmarville Boat Launch.
  
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• Bomb Threats Made At Three Area Hospitals, Two Local Businesses

  09-08-2019 04:30
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three hospitals and two businesses in the area received bomb threats within 90 minutes of one another Thursday night.
  Allegheny County 911 confirmed that bomb threats were called into St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon and Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights.
  Both hospitals were not accepting patients, but that precaution has been lifted.Threats were also made to the Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh and D’s Six Pax And Dogz in Regent Square, they were cleared
  
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• Washington Township Police Officer And Murrysville Medic One Director Honored For Fire Response

  09-08-2019 03:52
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — A Washington Towship Police officer and the director of Murrysville Medic One were honored for an “act of valor” by the Washington Township Supervisors.
  Officer Hollis of the Washington Township Police and Director Gerano of Murrysville Medic One responded to a house fire on February 28 and were advised that an elderly man lived inside.The two made their way into the home and located the man, pulling him to safety and administered CPR.He would ultimatel
  
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• Police Arrest Suspect In Downtown Double Stabbing

  09-08-2019 02:14
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police investigators have arrested a suspect in connection to a double stabbing that took place downtown.
  James Wyatt, a 23-year-old from McKeesport was arrested on charges of criminal homicide and aggravated assault.RELATED: Double Stabbing: One Killed, Another Injured In Downtown Pittsburgh
  Police say there is no evidence to suggest this was racially or religiously motivated.“We will conduct a complete and thorough investigation of this tragic inciden
  
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• American Federation Of Teachers Threatens Walmart Boycott Over Gun Sales

  09-08-2019 01:42
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS NEWS/KDKA) — The largest teachers union in the United States is threatening a boycott of Walmart over their decision to sell guns.The American Federation of Teachers wants Walmart to stop selling guns and their potential boycott comes at a time when many parents and teachers are back-to-school shopping.“If Walmart continues to provide funding to lawmakers who are standing in the way of gun reform, teachers and students should reconsider doing their back-to-schoo
  
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