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• Columbus Power Play Makes The Difference, Pens Lose 3-1 To Blue Jackets

  21-09-2019 22:49
  COLUMBUS (KDKA) — A puck bounced off of the skate of Erik Gudbranson and snuck past goaltender Casey DeSmith to give Columbus a 2-1 lead over the Penguins en route to a 3-1 win.
  Coming off of a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jackets, the Penguins rested most of their big names for the second half of their back-to-back preseason matchup.Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Matt Murray were all scratched for the third game of the preseason.The game started off well for the Pens when jus
  
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• Public Utility Commission Announces New Energy Policy, Could Benefit Low Income Households

  21-09-2019 22:03
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Public Utility Commission announced a new policy that will change the electric and natural gas affordability for poverty-stricken Pa. residents.
  Our partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reported that the commission recently “approved a new policy directing utilities to make sure low-income customers spend no more than 10% of their income on gas and light bills.”
  After two years of research, the staff concluded that customers making below 50% of the fe
  
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• People Stockpiling E-Cigarette Liquid As Vaping Bans Loom

  21-09-2019 21:49
  (CNN) — The great “vapocalypse” has begun and the horsemen leading the charge are from New York and Michigan.
  The news that both states have banned the sale of most flavored e-liquids set off alarms in the vaping community, and led to some vaping enthusiasts to stock up on flavors like Dinner Lady Lemon Sherbet, Vapetasia Killer Kustard and Aqua Sweet Cereal Milk.
  The motivation for this vape stockpiling is similar to people who load up on weapons following challenges to the Se
  
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• Hundreds Of Runners Take Flight At 4th Annual FlyBy 5K

  21-09-2019 21:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Local runners experienced a one-of-a-kind course that placed among aircrafts at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
  This year, the FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run and Walk presented by CNX Resources held its very first flag folding ceremony sponsored by the Heinz History Center.
  “Each year we try to change this event up to make it more special for every participant,” said Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis.“Participants are able to
  
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• 2 Bottles Of Rare Whiskey With Pittsburgh Roots Go At Auction For Almost $30,000

  21-09-2019 20:52
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two bottles of a rare whiskey passed down through the Mellon family sold for a pretty nice sum at an auction — $28,000 total.
  A bottle of 1909 Overholt Rye was put up for both an in-person and online auction hosted by the Kentucky-based Speed Art Museum.
  The museum says that as the bottle was about to go for $14,000, there was a twist.At the last minute, a man donated a second bottle.The whiskey, which comes from the Mellon family’s estate, is extremely rare
  
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• 6 Drug-Impaired Drivers Arrested After State Police DUI Checkpoint

  21-09-2019 20:24
  EAST DEER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Six people were arrested after a Pennsylvania State Police DUI checkpoint.
  According to Pennsylvania State Police Kittanning, 389 vehicles were checked at a point on Route 28, near Crawford Run Road.
  Six people were arrested for DUIs.
  State Police say all the arrested drivers were drug-impaired.
  They also say one arrest was for an outstanding arrest warrant.
  
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• Police: Escaped Inmate Caught After He Stole Ambulance

  21-09-2019 19:50
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Police say they have caught a West Virginia inmate who escaped a prisoner transport van and tried to flee in a stolen ambulance.
  According to Morgantown Police, 45-year-old Craig Allen Martisko of Granville faces numerous charges in the incident on Friday.
  Police say he is a North Central Regional Jail inmate who was being transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment alongside three other inmates who were dropped off for court hearings.
  Police say Martisko e
  
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• Over 30 Pa. House Members Urge Gov. Wolf To Act On Methane Gas Emission Regulations

  21-09-2019 19:39
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Over 30 bipartisan Pennsylvania state House members wrote a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf, urging him to act on methane gas emissions.
  According to a press release from State Rep. Greg Vitali, more than 30 Pennsylvania House members want Wolf to act on regulations that were part of the methane reduction strategy the governor released back in January 2016.
  Vitali, who coordinated the letter, says 11,000 unconventional wells drilled in Pennsylvania since 2004 would be affected
  
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• Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed In 3 Pa. Counties

  21-09-2019 19:21
  HARRISBURG (KDKA)– The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Health are advising residents to take extra precautionary measures to avoid mosquito bites.
  Officials say Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare mosquito-transmitted viral infection and it has been confirmed in Carbon, Monroe, and Erie Counties.
  EEE can be potentially fatal to birds, horses, and humans.
  The CDC says there have been 18 reported cases across the country in 2019. Most fatal cases have been reported in the
  
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• Pittsburgh Hospitals Introduce Professional Greeters To Facilities

  21-09-2019 18:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Two local hospitals are taking customer service to the next level as professional greeters have become just as important as doctors and nurses.28-year-old Ja’Ray Gamble told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that being a greeter in UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is more than just a job.“I greet people when they come into the hospital. I try to give them my full attention, so despite what they are there for, there is someone to make that stay a little more welcoming,&
  
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• State College Is The Drunkest City In Pa., Says 24/7 Wall St.

  21-09-2019 17:25
  STATE COLLEGE (KDKA)– Believe it or not, there’s a list of the drunkest cities in the United State and State College topped the list for the state of Pennsylvania.
  24/7 Wall St. reviewed the percentage of men and women over the age of 18 who reported that they engage in heavy or binge drinking.
  The CDC defines heavy drinking as 15 or more drinks a week for men and 8 or more a week for women.
  Binge drinking is 5 or more drinks on an occasion for men and 4 or more for women.The study s
  
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• Recall: Marie Callender’s Pub-Style Steak Is Actually Chicken

  21-09-2019 17:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Almost 12,000 pounds of frozen chicken pub-style entrees labeled as beef pub-style entrees are being recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
  The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
  The frozen pub-style entrees were produced on June 18, 2019.
  The 20-oz. retail cartons containing two portions of “Marie Callende
  
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• Carrick water main break still under repair, boil water advisory continues

  21-09-2019 16:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania American Water crews should fix a broken 24-inch line Saturday afternoon that caused problems for south and west residents. 
  
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• Carrick water main break repaired, boil water advisory continues

  21-09-2019 16:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania American Water crews should fix a broken 24-inch line Saturday afternoon that caused problems for south and west residents. 
  
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• Police Bust Jitters Nightclub For Selling Alcohol Without Liquor License

  21-09-2019 16:34
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Liquor Enforcement Officers obtained a search warrant for illegal sales of alcohol at Jitters Nightclub.
  On Saturday, September 21, the Pa. State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (PSP-BLCE) served a search warrant at the bar located at 1601 Mulberry Way.
  Authorities say they found 312 ounces of liquor, 84 ounces of beer, and $150.
  
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• Franco Harris’ ‘Immaculate Reception’ Voted Greatest Play In NFL History

  21-09-2019 16:31
  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris’ scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown in a 1972 playoff victory against Oakland – forever known as the “Immaculate Reception” – has been voted the greatest play in NFL history.
  A nationwide panel of 68 media members chose the Immaculate Reception as the top play with 3,270 points and 39 first-place votes. Second in the balloting was Dwight Clark’s TD catch fr
  
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• Back in the USSR: A fictionalized look at the intrigue around 'Doctor Zhivago'

  21-09-2019 16:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  In her debut novel, Greensburg native Lara Prescott creates a fictionalized CIA that attempts to get “Doctor Zhivago” published in the USSR.
  
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• Protesters urge boycott at North Side gas station where police say owners assaulted customers

  21-09-2019 15:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police say the owners of an Exxon station on Brighton Road assaulted female customers in a dispute over spilled gasoline Friday evening.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police recommend assault charges in North Side gas station fight

  21-09-2019 15:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police say the owners of an Exxon station on Brighton Road assaulted female customers in a dispute over spilled gasoline Friday evening.
  
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• North Side Gas Station Owners, Employee Face Charges After Video Of ‘Disturbing’ Assault Goes Viral

  21-09-2019 15:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Multiple people are facing criminal charges after a video of an assault at a gas station went viral on social media.
  Pittsburgh Police say multiple people now face criminal charges after a fight on the 2500 block of Brighton Road on Friday just before 7 p.m.
  Police say the fight occurred between the men who own the Exxon gas station and two female customers.
  On Saturday, protestors surrounded the Pittsburgh gas station, shutting down the business after footage of the fi
  
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• Multiple People Face Criminal Charges After Video Of North Side Gas Station Assault Goes Viral

  21-09-2019 15:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Multiple people are facing criminal charges after a video of an assault at a gas station went viral on social media.
  Pittsburgh Police say multiple people now face criminal charges after a fight on the 2500 block of Brighton Road on Friday just before 7 p.m.
  Police say the fight occurred between the male gas station owners and two female customers.Protestors are surrounding the Pittsburgh gas station, shutting down the business after video of the fight went viral.KDKA&r
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Chance Of Rain On The Radar After Week-Long Dry Stretch

  21-09-2019 14:55
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For the first time in nearly a week, there’s some incoming rain on the radar.
  A few showers finally appeared on the radar this morning, but they were fleeting.
  Pittsburgh woke up to temperatures in the mid to high 50s and mid 60s, a little warmer than average for this time of September.
  KDKA Meteorologist Kristin Emery says we could see a few more spotty, isolated showers pop up later this afternoon as the day warms up and there’s a bit more moisture in the
  
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• Port Authority shifts capital budget to safety, customer experience projects

  21-09-2019 14:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority is moving $23.2 million earmarked for behind-the-scenes projects to pay for safety upgrades and aesthetics for riders. 
  
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• Crews Work Around The Clock After Massive Water Main Break In Carrick

  21-09-2019 14:18
  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) – More than 24 hours after a massive water main break in Carrick, crews are still on the scene.
  While the water main break is no longer gushing water down East Agnew Avenue, crews are continuing to work around the clock.Crews worked overnight and are still out this morning fixing the water main on East Agnew Avenue in Carrick. pic.twitter.com/AoCTsUTY5w
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) September 21, 2019
  KDKA’s Chris Hoffman reports about 30 houses in the
  
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• Pittsburgh International Airport to be debt free -- for now

  21-09-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  For the first time since 1992, Pittsburgh International Airport will be free of the debt that came with construction of the midfield terminal.
  
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• Pirates Losing Streak Extends To Seven, Fall To Brewers 10-1

  21-09-2019 05:48
  MILWAUKEE (AP) – Chase Anderson pitched six scoreless innings, Trent Grisham hit a bases-loaded triple and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Friday night to strengthen their grip on an NL wild card.
  Milwaukee is 8-2 since NL MVP Christian Yelich broke his right kneecap on a foul ball and pulled two games ahead of the Cubs for the second wild card after Chicago fell to St. Louis 2-1 earlier in the day. The Brewers trail Washington by a game for the top wild card and a
  
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• Residents In Carrick Receiving Water From Giant Eagle, Water Buffaloes Following Massive Water Main Break

  21-09-2019 05:43
  BRENTWOOD (KDKA) — Following a massive water main break in Carrick, the Brentwood Plaza Giant Eagle received an emergency shipment of bottled water.They have so far gone through 15 pallets of bottled water.“You go through a lot, especially when you think about brushing your teeth and making anything, washing your dishes, all that stuff,” said Stephanie Burrows of Whitehall.For some, they were helping their community.
  “I have friends that live in Carrick, so I’m pick
  
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• Know The Score: Sept. 20, 2019

  21-09-2019 05:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  Abington 38, Council Rock South 8
  Albert Gallatin 42, James Buchanan 0
  Aliquippa 40, Beaver Falls 0
  Allentown Central Catholic 50, East Stroudsburg North 12
  Allentown Dieruff 27, Pleasant Valley 26
  Annville-Cleon
  
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• Investigators Looking Into Bellevue Fire

  21-09-2019 02:17
  BELLEVUE (KDKA) — Firefighters were called to the scene of a two-alarm fire in Bellevue.The fire started just after 8:00 p.m. in the 4000 block of Ohio River Boulevard at a commercial building.Arson investigators are now looking into the fire.No injuries have been reported.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Crews Responding To Two-Alarm Fire In Bellevue

  21-09-2019 02:17
  BELLEVUE (KDKA) — Firefighters have been called to the scene of a two-alarm fire in Bellevue.The fire started just after 8:00 p.m. in the 4000 block of Ohio River Boulevard.
  No injuries have been reported.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Former New Castle Police Officer Charged With Deprivation Of Civil Rights

  21-09-2019 02:13
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A former New Castle Police officer has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of deprivation of civil rights.
  Ronald Williams, a 40-year-old resident of New Castle and former officer, allegedly violated an individual of their right to be free from unreasonable seizure by slamming their face into a floor surface repeatedly with no justification. The incident occurred on or around April 23.This caused the individual to sustain bodily injury.If found guilty, Will
  
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• Canon-McMillan reinstates football coach Mike Evans

  21-09-2019 02:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  Coach arrives for second half of team’s first victory Friday night
  
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• W.Va Governor Bans Most Outdoor Burning Due To Drought Conditions

  21-09-2019 01:32
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has issued a ban on most outdoor burning due to drought conditions and reduced water supply levels in some communities.
  The ban is effective immediately and will remain in effect until conditions improve and Justice rescinds the order.
  Justice’s office said the ban prohibits outdoor burning, including fires built for camping, burning of debris or warming. The news release said the ban is necessary “to reduce the risk of ca
  
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• Judge may drop charge against woman who allegedly urinated on potatoes at West Mifflin Walmart

  21-09-2019 01:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Grace Brown, 20, was charged in July with a misdemeanor crime of open lewdness and three summary offenses.  
  
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• Carrick Community Begins To Move On After Massive Water Main Break

  21-09-2019 00:59
  DORMONT (KDKA) — A water main break is continuing to cause problems for people in the South Hills.
  Water rushed down streets for hours, impacting roads, homes, businesses, schools and more after a water main break on Agnew Avenue and Becks Run Road in Carrick on Friday morning. The water was finally shut off around 11:30 a.m.
  Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich estimates the hole left behind from the water main break is about 25 feet deep. The damage is extensive and the roa
  
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• Hundreds Rally Outside Beaver County Courthouse To Keep Beaver Valley Power Station Open

  21-09-2019 00:52
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — The Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant near Harrisburg officially stopped making electricity Friday.
  It is the site of the worst commercial nuclear power accident in US history.
  On the same day of the closure, hundreds of people rallied to keep the Beaver Valley Power Station up and running.
  Workers, neighbors and several State Representatives voiced their concerns and gathered in great numbers on the steps of the Beaver County Courthouse to speak out and to be heard in
  
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• Lawsuits Continue To Pile Up For Former Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown

  21-09-2019 00:46
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As Antonio Brown was racking up catches, yards, and touchdowns with the Steelers last year Attorney Jack Goodrich says a pattern was emerging off the field.
  “In the spring, summer, or fall of 2018 he quit paying,” he said.
  Goodrich filed his third lawsuit against Brown on Thursday. Asian Tropical Fish Hatchery – Aqua World on Ohio River Boulevard says in the suit it provided and installed aquariums for Brown’s home.
  Goodrich says Brown put 50 pir
  
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• Antonio Brown Cut By The New England Patriots

  21-09-2019 00:07
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been cut by the New England Patriots.
  CBS Sports reports that the Patriots cut Brown Friday afternoon.The Patriots have released Antonio Brown. pic.twitter.com/QdqKb4KmYd
  — CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) September 20, 2019Brown posted on social media, “Thanks for the opportunity appreciate Patriots.”Thanks for the opportunity appreciate @Patriots pic.twitter.com/envfHEd6N8
  — AB (@AB84) Sept
  
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