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• Mason Rudolph Throws 2 TDs In Relief Of Injured Ben Roethlisberger

  15-09-2019 23:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Mason Rudolph impressed in his first action as a starting professional quarterback.
  Rudolph was under center Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback in the second half of the team’s 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field.
  Starter Ben Roethlisberger began flexing his right arm after an incompletion late in the second quarter. He stayed in to finish the drive before jogging to the locker room.
  When the 37-year-old QB emerged for the seco
  
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• 'We will stay Sheraden strong'

  15-09-2019 23:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  Congregation celebrates its history, mourns its historic church sanctuary in first Sunday service after devastating roof fire.
  
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• Police Investigating After Scooter, Weed Wacker And Other Items Stolen From 72-Year-Old Man’s Garage

  15-09-2019 23:04
  SAXONBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — The authorities are investigating after eight items were stolen from the garage of a 72-year-old man.
  The Saxonburg resident reported that items were stolen from him after the suspect(s) entered his detached garage on Knoch Road and stole a generator, a saw, tables, tools, a stereo, a used scooter, a ladder and a weed wacker, a police report says.
  The report says the value of the stolen items is $1,084, not including a damaged garage door.
  The incident happened bet
  
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• Antonio Brown Catches Touchdown In Patriots Debut

  15-09-2019 22:35
  MIAMI (KDKA/AP) — Antonio Brown scored a touchdown in his first game with the New England Patriots.The wide receiver caught four passes for a team-high 56 yards and one score in the team’s win Sunday over the Miami Dolphins.He added a team-high eight targets.Antonio Brown catches his first touchdown as a Patriot
  (via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/358oanTRM0
  — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 15, 2019It was his first game with his new team after the Oakland Raiders re
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Drop To 0-2 After Home Loss To Seattle Seahawks

  15-09-2019 22:15
  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, including a 28-yard rainbow to DK Metcalf midway through the fourth quarter, and the Seattle Seahawks held off the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-26 on Sunday.
  The Steelers lost starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a right elbow injury late in the first half and fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2013 despite solid play from backup Mason Rudolph, who threw a pair of second-half touchdown passes to Vance McDonald in relief.
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• James Conner Questionable To Return With Knee Injury

  15-09-2019 21:38
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers are having to deal with another injury to a starter.
  The team announced that starting running back James Conner has a knee injury and is questionable to return for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.Now Conner will be sidelined with a knee injury @KDKA
  — Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) September 15, 2019He left the game in the fourth quarter.Ben Roethlisberger and Vince Williams also sustained injuries.
  
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• ‘Forget About The Walls’: Destruction Of Sheraden Church Doesn’t Stop 130-Year-Old Congregation From Worshipping

  15-09-2019 21:05
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A fire destroyed a church in the city’s Sheraden neighborhood on Monday.
  On Sunday, the congregation gathered on the church grounds to pray and worship, as they have for the past 130 years.
  “It’s a cornerstone of the community,” Kiwanis Club of Sheraden President Shawn Smith said. The Kiwanis Club has met in the church for the past 3 years.
  “I was born here. I grew up here. I was baptized here,” lifelong parishioner Pat Moorby said. &
  
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• Ben Roethlisberger Sustains Injury, Might Not Return To Game

  15-09-2019 20:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Ben Roethlisberger has injured his right elbow, making his return to today’s game questionable.The Steelers quarterback sustained a right elbow injury, the team’s director of communications said.
  #Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger sustained a right elbow injury. He is questionable to return to today’s game vs. Seattle. QB Mason Rudolph will start the second half.
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) September 15, 2019
  The injury makes his return to the g
  
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• Man Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into McKeesport Building

  15-09-2019 20:19
  MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) – One person is dead after a vehicle smashed into a building in McKeesport.According to Allegheny County Police, the accident happened at the intersection of Lysle Boulevard and Center Street just before 7 a.m. Sunday morning.McKeesport Police, fire and paramedics responded to the scene, where Allegheny County police say a vehicle had run into a building.McKeesport Police asked the Allegheny County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit for help. Their investigation sh
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Find Missing 13-Year-Old Boy

  15-09-2019 20:13
  PITTSBURGH(KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police have found a missing 13-year-old Knoxville teen.Pittsburgh Police say Zhaheem Thomas had last been seen at his Knoxville home Saturday night.
  They asked the public for help finding him on Sunday, saying he could be in Mt. Oliver, Knoxville or the Beltzhoover area.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police/Facebook)
  On Facebook, Monday morning, Pittsburgh Police said Thomas was found and is now back home with his family.
  
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• Steelers LB Vince Williams Out For Rest Of Game With Hamstring Injury

  15-09-2019 19:43
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Steelers linebacker Vince Williams is out the rest of the game with a hamstring injury.
  The Steelers say Vince Williams injured his hamstring, and he’s unlikely to return to today’s game.
  #Steelers injury–A hamstring for Vince Williams https://t.co/qlEs013OMO
  — Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) September 15, 2019
  “(Steelers) LB Vince Williams has a hamstring injury and is doubtful to return to today’s game,” the team’s director of co
  
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• Josh Dobbs Makes Special Visit To Local Kids’ Chess Club

  15-09-2019 19:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Josh Dobbs is getting ready to leave Pittsburgh, but his impact will last for much longer.
  On Twitter, the Pittsburgh Police shared a photo of Josh Dobbs at chess club meetings in Hazelwood.
  Thank you @josh_dobbs1 for your generous community support while a Pittsburgh Steeler.
  Josh attended Police Junior Chess Club meetings in Hazelwood and provided kids with trophies, t-shirts, pizza, and inspiration.
  We’ll miss you and we wish you the best in Jacksonville! https
  
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• Police: Person Steals Credit Card Information, Places More Than $700 Worth Of Walmart Pickup Orders

  15-09-2019 18:24
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A person allegedly used stolen credit card information to place more than $700 worth of in-store pickup orders at a Westmoreland County Walmart.On Sunday, police say a suspect got Visa credit card information from three out-of-state people.
  Police say the suspect then made four purchases online totaling $741.23.The person then allegedly placed the orders for in-store pick up at the Walmart in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.The string of thefts took place f
  
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• Police Investigate Multiple Shots Fired, Woman Injured In Hill District

  15-09-2019 17:08
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired in the Hill District and a woman was injured.According to police, they were investigating reports of drug activity on Chauncey Street in the Hill District when they heard multiple shots fired just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday night.Police say while they were investigating those shots, they heard more gunshots in the area.They found a woman inside a vehicle near the intersection of Wylie Avenue and Watt Street.They say
  
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• Horse Collapses, Kills Rider At Westmoreland Co. Stable

  15-09-2019 16:54
  SLICKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the death of a horse that collapsed, killing the rider, at a western Pennsylvania stable.
  The Tribune-Review reports that the Slicksville Volunteer Fire Department in Westmoreland County responded to Stonehosue Stables shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday.
  Fire chief Bobby Rosatti said arriving emergency personnel found both horse and rider dead. The rider, a woman who was not immediately identified, was pinned beneath the fallen animal.
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• Crews Battle House Allegheny Co. House Fire

  15-09-2019 15:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Crews are battling a two-alarm house fire in Pittsburgh.First responders are on Clifton Street for a residential fire.There is no word yet on injuries.Stay with KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Crews Battle Allegheny Co. House Fire

  15-09-2019 15:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Crews are battling a two-alarm house fire in Pittsburgh.
  First responders are on Clifton Street for a residential fire.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  There is no word yet on injuries.
  Stay with KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Westmoreland Co. Shopping Center Being Evacuated Due To Gas Leak

  15-09-2019 15:44
  IRWIN, Pa. (KDKA) – The Norwin Town Square is being evacuated due to a gas leak.Fire, police and EMS are all on scene. Columbia Gas is there as well.The call came around 7:40 a.m. Sunday morning.No injuries have been reported yet.Stay with KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Beautiful Day For Steelers Home Opener

  15-09-2019 15:02
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s a beautiful day for a Steelers game.
  Pittsburgh woke up to temperatures in the high 40s and mid-50s.
  Right now, there is no rain on the radar.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The radar is showing beautiful, clear and dry weather.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  KDKA’s Kristin Emery says it will be 76 degrees for the Steelers kickoff.
  By tomorrow morning, a weak cold front is going to drop through
  
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• Fire At Abandoned Building Spreads To Fayette Co. Bar

  15-09-2019 14:08
  REPUBLIC, Pa. (KDKA) – Two buildings caught fire overnight in Fayette County.
  The owner of Mullen’s Irish Pub on Main Street in Republic says two juveniles started the fire in an abandoned building next to his.
  The flames then spread to his bar.
  People living above the bar made it out safely.
  
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• Shooting On Herron Avenue Leaves One Person Injured

  15-09-2019 08:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One person was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Hill District.
  911 Dispatch says, it happened around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Centre Avenue and Herron Avenue.
  Shotspotter reported 13 rounds fired in the shooting.
  There is no word on the extent of injuries at this time.
  Stick With KDKA For This Developing Story
  
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• Hill District Shooting Leaves 1 Injured

  15-09-2019 08:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One person was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Hill District.
  911 Dispatch says, it happened around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Centre Avenue and Herron Avenue.
  Shotspotter reported 13 rounds fired in the shooting.
  There is no word on the extent of injuries at this time.
  Stick With KDKA For This Developing Story
  
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• One Person Is Dead After Hill District Shooting

  15-09-2019 07:06
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating a homicide that happened Friday morning.The coroner’s office says, 72-year-old Sam Gantt was shot in the head and right shoulder at a home in the 2000 block of Centre Avenue.It happened just after 10:00 a.m.There is no word on any suspects or a motive at this time.Stick With KDKA For Any Further Updates
  
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• Man Dead After Hill District Shooting

  15-09-2019 07:06
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating a homicide that happened Friday morning.The coroner’s office says, 72-year-old Sam Gantt was shot in the head and right shoulder at a home in the 2000 block of Centre Avenue.It happened just after 10:00 a.m.There is no word on any suspects or a motive at this time.Stick With KDKA For Any Further Updates
  
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• Pedestrian Struck By Car In Murrysville

  15-09-2019 06:35
  MURRYSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — One person was struck by a car Saturday night in Westmoreland County.911 Dispatch says it happened on route 380 near Greensburg Road in Murrysville.There is no word on the extent of injuries at this time, but the county coroner was called to the scene.
  Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• Pedestrian Dead After Being Struck By Car In Murrysville

  15-09-2019 06:35
  MURRYSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — One person was struck by a car Saturday night in Westmoreland County.911 Dispatch says it happened on route 380 near Greensburg Road in Murrysville.
  There is no word on the extent of injuries at this time, but the county coroner was called to the scene.
  Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• Prevention is key in addressing homelessness -- but it's a slog

  15-09-2019 06:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  “The ... factors in homelessness are so varied and multiple that there’s never going to be one silver bullet. It’s this slogging ahead.”
  
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• Vietnam War Veterans Hold Reunion At Heinz History Center

  15-09-2019 05:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Vietnam Veterans held a special reunion in Pittsburgh this weekend.
  Members of the U.S. Army First Medical Company toured the Vietnam War exhibit Saturday at the Heinz History Center.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The former medics said it was difficult but important to take a look back.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “Good memories, bad memories,” Richard Hurter from Pottstown said. “But emotionally-wise, I think doing it together as a group meant a lot to each of us.&r
  
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• Frick Park Hosts Event Aimed At Connecting Veterans With Service Dogs

  15-09-2019 05:48
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dogs took over Frick Park on Saturday.
  Local veterans showed off their service dogs during a Mutt Strutt that was organized by Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs.
  Some of the dogs even wore costumes.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  One dog owner said his dog, Nick, saved his life several times.
  “He was grunting and pushing and nudging and wouldn’t let me off the floor,” Jodi Steinberger said. “So first I thought he was playing. I called my doctor and said
  
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• Point State Park Hosts 14th Annual Walk To Defeat ALS

  15-09-2019 05:47
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Large crowds took over Point State Park for a great cause.
  Saturday was the 14th annual Walk to Defeat ALS.
  More than 2,000 people participated to raise awareness for the debilitating disease.
  This year’s walk also commemorated the five-year anniversary of the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Ice Bucket Challenge.
  More than $500,000 was raised at the event Saturday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  
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• Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Hosting PGA Jr. Golf Regional

  15-09-2019 05:46
  FARMINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — Young golfers are hitting the greens this weekend in hopes of reaching the big stage.Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is hosting the PGA Jr. League Regionals this weekend.
  Four teams are competing, and they’re from western Pennsylvania, western New York and Ohio.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The junior golfers, aged 13 and under, are competing for one of the 12 spots in the 2019 PGA Jr. League Championship in Scottsdale, Arizona.The matches are a big deal for golfers who h
  
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• ‘House Divided’: Penn State, Pitt Rivalry Means More For Local Couple

  15-09-2019 05:29
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One local sports rivalry has been dividing a couple for years.Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh faced off Saturday at Beaver Stadium in State College.
  In the end, Penn State held on to beat Pitt 17-10.
  It was the 100th meeting between the two teams and will be the last meeting for a long time after their agreement ended.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  And what a day it was for one local couple.
  The husband is a Pitt fan. The wife went to Penn State.
  “We have a big
  
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• 'Keeping the faith': Residents turn out to help Pittsburgh fire victims in need

  15-09-2019 03:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  After almost a month since five-alarm fire displaced 48 households in Uptown, a few former tenants are still in transition
  
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• MoviePass Is Shutting Down

  15-09-2019 02:30
  (CNN) — MoviePass, once a revolutionary ticketing service, is temporarily shutting down on Saturday and it’s unclear if it will return.
  MoviePass’ CEO Mitch Lowe posted a letter on the service’s website Friday that said “at this point, we are unable to predict if or when the MoviePass service will continue.”
  Helios and Matheson, the parent company of MoviePass, announced that it would be interrupting the service on Saturday. Helios and Matheson’s efforts
  
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• Police: Fire, Explosion In Edgewood Caused By Homeowner in Apparent Suicide On Daughter’s Wedding Day

  15-09-2019 02:20
  EDGEWOOD (KDKA) — Police believe the fire and explosion that destroyed a house in Edgewood was started by the owner on his daughter’s wedding day.
  Officials were on the 300 block of Garland Street on Saturday after a fire destroyed a home and damaged another.
  “A bomb, that is what it sounded like,” neighbor Rochelle Levine said.
  The owner of the destroyed home was initially unaccounted for, but the police chief said his death has been ruled a suicide.
  The bomb squad is be
  
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• Police: Fire, Explosion In Edgewood Caused By Homeowner in Apparent Suicide

  15-09-2019 02:20
  EDGEWOOD (KDKA) — Police believe the fire and explosion that destroyed a house in Edgewood was started by the owner on his daughter’s wedding day.
  Officials were on the 300 block of Garland Street on Saturday after a fire destroyed a home and damaged another.“A bomb, that is what it sounded like,” neighbor Rochelle Levine said.
  The owner of the destroyed home was initially unaccounted for, but the police chief said his death has been ruled a suicide.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  
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• Cubs Set Team HR Record, Clobber Pirates 14-1

  15-09-2019 00:45
  CHICAGO (AP) – Kris Bryant and rookie Nico Hoerner each homered among three hits, and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times to set a club record with 237 home runs as they pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 on Saturday.
  Bryant hit a two-run shot in the fourth and had four RBIs. Hoerner’s second homer in two days, a three-run drive in the sixth, broke the Cubs’ old mark of 235, established in 2004.
  Ben Zobrist and Victor Caratini added solo shots as the Cubs used a second strai
  
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• Police: Known Heroin User In Custody, Charged With Beating Girlfriend’s Baby, Using Syringes To Puncture Boy’s Feet

  15-09-2019 00:17
  SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police say a known heroin user, who is accused of using a syringe to puncture the feet of his girlfriend’s son, has been taken into custody.
  Police said Salvatore Salvio turned himself in on Saturday in Belle Vernon.
  He is facing assault charges, accused of beating and injuring his girlfriend’s 1-year-old child.
  Police say when Salvio’s girlfriend came home Wednesday to Church Street in Sewickley Township, she found her son crying upstairs.He h
  
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• Man Charged With Beating Girlfriend’s Child, Using Syringes To Puncture His Feet Turns Himself In

  15-09-2019 00:17
  SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man wanted for beating his girlfriend’s child is in custody.
  Police said Salvatore Salvio turned himself in on Saturday in Belle Vernon.
  He is facing assault charges, accused of beating and injuring his girlfriend’s 1-year-old child.
  Police say when Salvio’s girlfriend came home Wednesday to Church Street in Sewickley Township, she found her son crying upstairs. He had bruising, swelling and facial injuries, along with puncture marks to both
  
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• No. 13 Penn State Uses Late Stand, Holds off Pitt 17-10

  15-09-2019 00:04
  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi joked before the 100th meeting between the Panthers and 13th-ranked Penn State that the next time the rivals face off, he’ll either be retired or “in a coffin.”
  That’s a long time to live with some curious decision-making that helped the Nittany Lions escape with a 17-10 win.
  Opting to kick a field goal on fourth-and-goal at the Penn State 1 trailing by a touchdown with less than 4 minutes to go, Alex Kessman&rsqu
  
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