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• Two Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Hulton Road In Penn Hills

  01-09-2019 23:59
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — A two-vehicle crash with injuries in Penn Hills has shut down a portion of Hulton Road.
  According to Allegheny County, the crash took place in the 900 block of Hulton Road.There is no timetable for the road’s reopening and the condition of those involved has not been specified.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Two People Dead In Two-Vehicle Crash In Penn Hills

  01-09-2019 23:59
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Two people have died in a two-vehicle accident that shut down a portion a Hulton Road in Penn Hills.
  According to Allegheny County, the crash took place in the 900 block of Hulton Road at about 6:00 p.m.
  The names of the victims have not been released.
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• 2 People Dead In 2-Vehicle Crash In Penn Hills

  01-09-2019 23:59
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Two people have died in a two-vehicle accident that shut down a portion a Hulton Road in Penn Hills.
  According to Allegheny County, the crash took place in the 900 block of Hulton Road at about 5 p.m.
  The accident occurred when a car attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing lane and struck an oncoming vehicle, causing the crash.
  The two occupants of the vehicle were 42-year-old Scott Bennett and 26-year-old Ashley Giordano. They attempted to pass in a no-passin
  
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• Actor-Comedian Kevin Hart Injured In Southern California Car Crash

  01-09-2019 23:26
  LOS ANGELES (AP) – Actor-comedian Kevin Hart has been injured in the crash of a vintage muscle car in the hills above Malibu.
  A California Highway Patrol collision report says the 40-year-old Hart was a passenger in a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda that went off Mulholland Highway and rolled down an embankment around 12:45 a.m. Sunday.
  The report says Hart and the driver, 28-year-old Jared Black, both suffered “major back injuries” and were taken to hospitals.
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• Costco Selling 72-Pound Wheel Of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

  01-09-2019 22:47
  (CNN) — Costco is reinventing the wheel. The wheel of cheese, that is.
  Customers who are looking for a really, really “grate” deal on cheese can head to the bulk shopping chain’s website for a 72-pound wheel of imported Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  The wheel weighs about as much as 90 cans of Coca-Cola, or 220 apples.
  At $899.99, the wheel of cheese doesn’t come cheap — but no matter how you slice it, it will still save you money in the end. The Costco cheese w
  
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• Port Authority Quarterly Service Adjustments Begin Today

  01-09-2019 22:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Four times per year, Port Authority adjusts their service schedule and those adjustments went into effect today.Among the adjustments was the return of the 21, a route from between Coraopolis and Neville Island.Additional stops and trips have been added to three different routes including 67 – Monroeville, 87 – Friendship, and P71 – Swissvale Flyer.A complete list of adjustments can be found here.
  
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• Steelers Announce Practice Squad

  01-09-2019 21:18
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following the official cuts and finalization of the 53-man roster yesterday, the Steelers have released their practice squad and it includes some of those released from the roster following training camp.
  The practice squad roster includes five players on the offensive side of the ball and four on the defensive side of the ball.OFFENSE
  RB Trey Edmunds
  WR Tevin Jones
  TE Kevin Rader
  TE Christian Scotland-Williamson
  OL Patrick Morris
  OL Derwin Grey
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• Man Sentenced To Life In Prison After Shooting Republican Official Complains Of Harrassment

  01-09-2019 21:06
  WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) – A neighbor sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole in the shooting death of a Republican official outside Philadelphia continued to complain of harassment and assert self-defense while the victim was remembered as a kind and caring family man.
  Fifty-three-year-old Clayton Carter III of West Goshen Township was convicted of first-degree murder in the August 2017 death of 51-year-old Brooks Jennings during an argument outside their homes.
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• Hurricane Dorian: How Remnants Of The Storm Will Affect Western Pa.

  01-09-2019 20:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The National Weather Service Pittsburgh doesn’t expect Hurricane Dorian to have a heavy impact on Western Pennsylvania, but if you have plans to travel, it may be a different story.
  On Twitter, NWS Pittsburgh says they don’t expect Dorian or its remnants to have any impact on Pittsburgh.
  Here is the latest information on Hurricane Dorian, for those with interests in Florida and the surrounding area. At this time, we do not expect any impact from this system
  
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• Goose hunt to open in some state parks

  01-09-2019 19:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  Some state parks control resident Canada geese through annual hunts
  
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• Canada goose hunt to open in some state parks

  01-09-2019 19:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  Some state parks control resident Canada geese through annual hunts
  
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• Crews Battle Three-Alarm Fire At Butler Co. Barn

  01-09-2019 19:31
  VALENCIA, Pa. (KDKA) – First responders battled a three-alarm fire at a barn in Butler County.
  911 dispatchers confirmed that a barn at Apple Hill Farm on Route 228 caught on fire.The call came in late Saturday night.First responders worked to extinguish the fire and no people were injured, but police say a few animals died.There’s no word on what might have caused the fire and Middlesex Police are investigating.
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• Kennywood Fundraiser Raises More Than $40,000 For Give Kids The World Village

  01-09-2019 19:01
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A fundraiser held at Kennywood has raised over $40,000 for the nonprofit Give Kids The World Village.
  Kennywood shared a photo on Twitter of the Coasting For Kids event, which features fundraisers collecting money for the Floria-based non-profit.
  Welcoming all our great #CoastingForKids participants! These great @GKTWVillage fundraisers made us the top park of all the CFK events this year. More than $43,000 raised for Give Kids The World!! pic.twitter.com/hdEq4M68a8
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• Indiana Co. Man Faces Charges For Allegedly Manufacturing Meth With Newborn Baby In The House

  01-09-2019 18:10
  SHELOCTA, Pa. (KDKA) – An Indiana County man was allegedly manufacturing meth in a house where a newborn baby was also living.
  Pennsylvania State Police say Indiana County Police responded to reports of suspected methamphetamine manufacturing at a house on Parkwood Road in Armstrong Township.
  Troopers say they learned a newborn baby also lived in the house where they were conducting the search.
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• Pittsburgh-Area First Responders Assist With Hurricane Dorian Evacuations In Orlando

  01-09-2019 17:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As Hurricane Dorian strengthens into a Category 5 storm and nears closer, first responders from Pittsburgh are already making a difference.
  On Facebook, Murrysville Medic One said their “hurricane personnel” were deployed to Orlando on Friday, and they have reached their destination on Sunday.They will be helping with evacuations.
  According to the post, a Disney resort has provided 200 rooms and restaurant service for about 200 EMS crews for free.
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Celebrating Summer’s Unofficial End With Showers

  01-09-2019 16:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – While yesterday was beautiful and rain-free, we won’t be as lucky the rest of Labor Day weekend.
  Showers and thunderstorms enter our forecast for today and the rest of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Scattered showers linger through Sunday.
  KDKA Meteorologist Kristin Emery says a chance for a few isolated and strong thunderstorms develops this evening into the overnight hours.
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• Jonas Brothers Surprise Pa. Teen Who Missed Their Concert While ‘Fighting For Her Life’

  01-09-2019 15:22
  HERSHEY, Pa. (KDKA) – The Jonas Brothers surprised a teenager who missed their concert because she was in chemotherapy.
  The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center shared the video on Facebook of Lily Jordan, a patient who had to miss the Jonas Brothers’ concert while battling cancer.
  But to surprise her, the Jo Bros stopped by Penn State’s Children’s Hospital to visit her before the show.“Thank you for inviting us to come see you,” Kevin said.
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• Police: Man Taken To Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Himself

  01-09-2019 14:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man was transported to the hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the knee.
  Pittsburgh Police say they responded to reports of a man suffering from a gunshot wound in Carrick on Sunday just after 1:30 a.m.Police say when they arrived on scene at the 200 block of Copperfield Avenue, they discovered a man in his mid-20s with a gunshot wound.
  He reportedly had shot himself in his knee while sitting in his vehicle.According to police, the gun was legally registere
  
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• State Health Authorities Warn Of Possible Measles Exposure At Multiple Pa. Locations

  01-09-2019 12:53
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – State health authorities are warning the public about possible measles exposure at a number of Pennsylvania locations over the past week.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Health says people may have been exposed to measles between Aug. 22 and Aug. 29 in York County and Hershey.
  Health officials say a patient in WellSpan York Hospital has a confirmed case of measles, which can be highly contagious.
  The hospital is notifying patients, staff and visitors who were in eithe
  
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• West Mifflin Shooting Leaves 1 Person In The Hospital

  01-09-2019 12:43
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – One person is in the hospital after a West Mifflin shooting overnight.Police say it happened before 11:30 p.m. Saturday night in West Mifflin.
  There is no word on the extent of the victim’s injuries at this time or a motive in the shooting.Police are investigating.
  
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• Minor In Hospital After West Mifflin Shooting

  01-09-2019 12:43
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – One person is in the hospital after a West Mifflin shooting overnight.Police say it just happened before 11 p.m. Saturday night in West Mifflin on Inland Avenue.
  911 dispatchers confirmed the victim was a minor.There is no word on the extent of the victim’s injuries at this time or a motive in the shooting.Police are investigating.
  
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• Washington Co. Man Dies After Being Thrown From ATV

  01-09-2019 12:14
  BULGAR, Pa. (KDKA) – A man has died in Washington County after he was thrown from an ATV.According to the Washington County coroner’s office, 28-year-old Zachary VanVoorhis was riding an ATV on Candor Road in Bulger, Smith Township on Sunday.
  He reportedly lost control of the ATV while trying to take a turn and he was thrown from it.The coroner’s office says he wasn’t wearing a helmet.The incident is under investigation by the McDonald Police Department.
  
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• Can ancient human DNA be found at Meadowcroft Rockshelter?

  01-09-2019 06:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  A researcher is taking sediment samples from the “deep hole” of the archaeological dig in western Washington County to find out.
   
  
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• Pennsylvania hoping applications pick up for REAL ID as October 2020 deadline looms

  01-09-2019 06:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  So far, only about 25% of Pennsylvanians expected to want REAL ID driver’s licenses or ID cards have applied, with 900,000 more expected.
  
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• Amber Alert Issued For Toddler Abducted In Penn Hills

  01-09-2019 05:59
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing girl Penn Hills toddler who is about to turn 2 in September.They are looking for Nalani Johnson, an almost-2-year-old female with black hair and brown eyes.Photo Credit: National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
  According to the state police, Johnson is believed to have been abducted by Sharena Nancy.They say the child’s biological father reported that the daughter was abducted by a female and that female ran a
  
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• Pirates Offense Erupts Again, Beating Rockies 11-4

  01-09-2019 05:56
  DENVER (AP) – Josh Bell hit his 35th homer, Kevin Newman homered on the first pitch of the game and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4 Saturday night.
  Newman has nine hits, including three homers, in 14 at-bats in the series, and this was his second leadoff shot. Jose Osuna also connected, and the Pirates won for the 14th time in 18 games at Coors Field. Pittsburgh will try for a sweep Sunday.
  Ryan McMahon and Daniel Murphy homered for the Rockies, who have lost five in
  
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• Six Hours Seized In Dayton, Pa. In Animal Neglect Case

  01-09-2019 05:17
  DAYTON, Pa. (KDKA) — Six horses were removed from a property after reports they were being starved.According to the Armstrong County District Attorney’s Office, the horses were removed in a collaborative effort between Whiskey Acres Sanctuary, Second Chance Equine Association, and Rory Ridge Rescue.When the horses were found they were just skin and bones and in grave danger.The Armstrong District Attorney’s Office is planning to file charges against the owner.
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• Six Horses Seized In Dayton, Pa. In Animal Neglect Case

  01-09-2019 05:17
  DAYTON, Pa. (KDKA) — Six horses were removed from a property after reports they were being starved.According to the Armstrong County District Attorney’s Office, the horses were removed in a collaborative effort between Whiskey Acres Sanctuary, Second Chance Equine Association, and Rory Ridge Rescue.When the horses were found they were just skin and bones and in grave danger.The Armstrong District Attorney’s Office is planning to file charges against the owner.
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• Man Accused Of Robbing Cranberry Township PNC Bank In Custody

  01-09-2019 05:17
  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The man accused of robbing a PNC Bank in Cranberry Township has been arrested.Michael Neppach allegedly robbed PNC Bank along Route 19 in Cranberry on Wednesday.RELATED STORIES:
  Police Investigating Bank Robbery In Cranberry Township
  FBI Releases Surveillance Photos Of Suspect In Cranberry Twp. Bank Robbery
  According to police, Neppach walked into the bank, handed a teller a note claiming he had a gun, and demanded cash.He ran off with an unknown amount of cash.
  
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• Program aims to bring tennis to kids with visual impairments

  01-09-2019 04:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  There are few sports leagues for visually impaired kids in Pittsburgh ; Dana Costa hopes to change that by creating a tennis league for them.
  
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• Program aims to bring tennis to kids with visual impairment

  01-09-2019 04:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  There are few sports leagues for visually impaired kids in Pittsburgh ; Dana Costa hopes to change that by creating a tennis league for them.
  
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• Amber Alert issued after toddler girl abducted in Penn Hills

  01-09-2019 02:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police are searching for 2-year-old Malani Johnson, who is described as a black female with black hair and brown eyes.
  
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• Amber Alert issued after 2-year-old girl abducted in Penn Hills

  01-09-2019 02:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police are searching for 2-year-old Malani Johnson, who is described as a black female with black hair and brown eyes.
  
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• Brantley Gilbert Concert At KeyBank Pavilion Postponed

  01-09-2019 02:08
  BURGETTSTOWN (KDKA) — Country music star Brantley Gilbert’s show at KeyBank Pavilion scheduled for Saturday, August 31 has been postponed.
  According to the KeyBank Pavilion Twitter account, a member of Gilbert’s touring crew died and out of respect, they chose to postpone the show.Brantley Gilbert’s touring crew lost a key member today unexpectedly and out of respect for the family, they are postponing the show tonight in Pittsburgh.
  — KeyBank Pavilion (@KeyBankPavi
  
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• Amber Alert Issued For 2-Year-Old Abducted In Penn Hills

  01-09-2019 01:52
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — The State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Penn Hills Police Department.They are looking for Malani Johnson, a 2-year-old female with black hair and brown eyes.Photo Credit: National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
  According to the state police, Johnson is believed to have been abducted by Sharena Nancy. They located her car but Johnson was not in it. She is currently at the Penn Hills Police Department and they are trying to determine where Johnson is.
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• Three Rivers Circus Brings ‘Under The Bridge’ Music And Arts Festival To Homestead

  01-09-2019 01:26
  HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — Local artists, food trucks, skateboarding, and live music all convened underneath the Homestead Grays Bridge on Saturday afternoon in a community celebration.The Three Rivers Circus hosted their first “Under The Bridge” music and arts festival in homestead starting at noon and lasting until 10:00 p.m.
  Organizers said they wanted a place where artists and musicians could show off their talent and bring positive attention to Homestead.“The event is for th
  
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• Furry Tails: Sybbie, Cleopatra & A Bunch Of Puppies Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  01-09-2019 00:58
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Sybbie
  Animal Friend
  
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• Thousands Of People Pack North Shore For One Last Summer Celebration

  01-09-2019 00:50
  PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Thousands of people packed the North Shore on Saturday to enjoy what many people call the unofficial end of summer. Between the Rib Fest, Pitt Football and boaters enjoying the holiday weekend, it was the place to be.Rib Fest vendors were up as early as 6 a.m. getting food ready.“This is my normal time,” Solomon Williams of Carolina Rib King said with a laugh. “Somebody has got to do it.”
  Michael Catania of Bad Azz BBQ said they get into the Pittsb
  
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• First Female Head Drum Major In Pitt Band History Ready To Lead

  01-09-2019 00:37
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — History will be made at Heinz Field tonight, but it won’t be on the football field, at least not initially.Pitt senior Chrissy Shannon is the first woman to earn the title of Head Drum Major in the history of the Pitt band.“It’s pretty cool, it’s nice to have a lot of support from the other women that are in the band and that have been in the band before,” Shannon said. “This is definitely super important to them just as much as it is
  
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