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• Yellowstone National Park Names First Female Chief Ranger In 147-Year History

  28-09-2019 23:38
  (CNN) — For 147 years, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has been overseen by a parade of chief rangers, all of them men. Until now.
  Sarah Davis, a 20-year National Park Service veteran, will become the park’s 18th chief ranger — and the first female to officially hold the role. (Yellowstone has had interim or acting chief rangers who were female, said a park spokeswoman.)
  “Sarah is an outstanding leader with a track record of high performance, strategic thinking, and
  
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• ‘Prince Of Song’ José José, Mexican Music Icon Dies At Age 71

  28-09-2019 23:30
  (CNN) — José José, a Mexican music icon, has died, the Mexican Ministry of Culture said.
  He was 71.
  “From the Ministry of Culture we are sorry for the passing of singer José Rómulo Sosa, better known as José José of the prince of the song. Since the beginning of his career, the singer of El Triste became one of most beloved voices in Mexico. Rest in Peace,” the ministry tweeted Saturday.
  The Spanish-language singer, songwriter and actor
  
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• Local Targets Hosting Free PAW Patrol Trick-Or-Treat Event October 26

  28-09-2019 23:21
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Looking to shop while your kids trick-or-treat?Targets around the area are hosting a free trick-or-treat PAW Patrol day for kids on October 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
  Kids are invited to come to target in their Halloween costumes, trick-or-treat their way through the store, watch an exclusive episode of PAW Patrol and get some free giveaways.You can find more about the event on Target’s website and see if your local store is participating in the event.
  
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• Two Pittsburgh Bars Cited For Health Code Violations

  28-09-2019 22:41
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania State Police have cited two bars in Allegheny County for health code violations.
  Ace’s & Deuces on Fifth Avenue and 1613 Saloon on Brownsville Road both had various fire and health code violations, according to police.Late Friday night, police discovered a small amount of suspected cocaine and ecstasy at Aces & Deuces along with a liquor law violation.Two drug arrests were made at 1613 Saloon when police found suspected cocaine, marijuana
  
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• Pitt Survives Scare From Delaware, Wins 17-14

  28-09-2019 22:18
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Backup Nick Patti capped a fourth-quarter drive with a touchdown pass to help Pittsburgh survive a scare from Delaware, 17-14, on Saturday.
  Patti, who started in place of Kenny Pickett, directed an eight-play, 90-yard drive, finding Taysir Mack in the end zone from 12 yards out. The long drive put the Panthers in the lead for good after an unexpectedly close battle with the Blue Hens.
  A pair of short fields after Pitt turnovers led to touchdowns for Delaware. After a Patt
  
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• Judge Rules Tesla’s Elon Musk Tweet Violated Labor Laws

  28-09-2019 21:55
  (CNN) — Tesla violated labor laws by threatening employees when they attempted to unionize, a California labor judge ruled late Friday.
  The company must now hold a meeting to advise workers of their rights, and CEO Elon Musk is required to attend.
  Administrative Law Judge Amita Baman Tracy ruled Friday that Tesla had violated the National Labor Relations Act multiple times in 2017 and 2018.
  The violations included a Musk tweet in May 2018 saying, “Nothing stopping Tesla team at our c
  
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• Ohio Weighing Opening Highway Corridors To Broadband Internet Projects

  28-09-2019 21:33
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new report finds about 1 million Ohioans, mostly in Appalachia, lack access to high-speed internet service and that the state’s highway corridors may hold the key to addressing the problem.
  The report released Wednesday by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration identified a number of causes for that lack of access to include outdated tax codes, missed funding opportunities, flawed maps that incorrectly show where service is available and bureaucrat
  
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• State College Ranked “Best College Town” In Pa.

  28-09-2019 20:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–State College, home to Penn State University, tops the list of best college towns in Pennsylvania, according to a report by Reviews.org.
  The list of college towns was narrowed down to cities with fewer than 250,000 residents.Then, Census Bureau data was used to analyze the overall population, student population, rental costs, college education rates, transportation access, unemployment rates, and yes, bar availability.Also taken into consideration were the cost of living,
  
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• New Chapter Opens In Victim Compensation Fight In Pa. Churches

  28-09-2019 18:22
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The last victim compensation funds at Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic dioceses are closing as lawmakers plunge back into a years-old fight over whether to let long-ago victims of child sexual abuse sue perpetrators and institutions.
  It’s more than a year after a landmark grand jury report accused church officials of hushing up abuse.
  Victim compensation funds in Philadelphia, Allentown, Scranton and Pittsburgh will close Monday to applications.
  The Senate w
  
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• Dollar Bank Junior Great Race Held At Point State Park

  28-09-2019 18:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–It was a morning filled with fun and fitness at the 24th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race.
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  Parents and kids between the ages of 5 and 12 ran side by side in the Family Fun Run, while the younger crowd participated in the Toy Trot and Diaper Dash.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  All registered children received a commemorative medal and Dollar Bank Junior Great Race t-shirt, in addition to a goodie bag, hot dog courtesy of Café at
  
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• Railroad History Inspires New Borough Building Dedicated In Pitcairn

  28-09-2019 17:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A new borough building designed to look like a train station was dedicated in Pitcairn on Saturday.
  A number of elected officials were on hand, as well as board members from the Gilliand Foundation, which made a generous donation toward the building.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Once one of the largest railyards in the world, Pitcairn is now Norfolk Southern’s hub for intermodal transit in Western Pennsylvania.
  The design for the new borough building was inspired by Pitcair
  
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• Community Activist Facing Harassment Charge After Brawl At Pittsburgh Gas Station

  28-09-2019 16:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A well-known community activist is the latest person facing charges in connection with a brawl at a Pittsburgh gas station.
  Amber Sloan has been a part of the protests that started last Saturday at the Exxon station in the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood after two African-American women were assaulted by three store employees who are facing charges.
  A video Sloan posted was brought to the attention of Pittsburgh police.
  According to the criminal complaint, the video poste
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Highs in the 80s With A Chance Of Showers And Storms

  28-09-2019 14:41
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A few showers move through early Saturday with warm temperature in the lower to mid-80s for highs this afternoon.
  An approaching cold front could touch off more showers and a thunderstorm in spots late afternoon into early evening. The best timeline for this would be 5-9pm.
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  Sunday brings dry weather and lower 80s and the heat lingers all week before a strong cold front dro
  
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• Police Are Investigating A Shooting In Arnold That Injured 1 Person

  28-09-2019 12:28
  ARNOLD Pa. (KDKA) — Arnold police are investigating a shooting that happened late Friday night in Westmoreland County.According to 911 Dispatchers, the shooting happened around 10:00 p.m. on 4th Avenue.
  One person was taken to a local hospital.There is no word on that person’s injuries at this time.Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• Governor's arts awards in Pittsburgh include music, poetry and a surprise at August Wilson Center

  28-09-2019 06:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Vanessa German, Mary Bernholts, Joe Negri and Roger Humphries Sr. were honored at the ceremony that included a rare video of August Wilson.
  
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• Grandparents Of Missing 7-Week-Old Ambrose Klingensmith Pleading For His Return

  28-09-2019 06:33
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — The FBI has joined in the search for 7-week-old Ambrose Klingensmith, and his grandparents are pleading for his return.
  Officials said the boy’s parents, Jeannette Funner, 32, and Daemon Klingensmith, 23, took the child and are possibly driving to Florida.
  They were last seen in 2001 Buick Century with the license plate PA LBD6681, and the infant is believed to be in danger.
  According to police, Ambrose Klingensmith was at Children’s Hospital on Thursday
  
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• No. 12 Penn State blows out Maryland 59-0

  28-09-2019 06:06
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) – Sean Clifford threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns, ran for a score and carried No. 12 Penn State to yet another lopsided victory over Maryland, a 59-0 blowout Friday night that typified the one-sided nature of this regional series.
  Penn State scored on its first four possessions, led 38-0 at halftime and finished with 619 yards in its Big Ten opener. After Jan Johnson got things started by ending Maryland’s first possession with an interception, Clifford
  
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• Kevin Newman homers twice as Pirates rally past Reds 6-5

  28-09-2019 05:13
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kevin Newman hit a two-run homer with two out in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
  Jake Elmore set up Newman’s game-ending swing with a leadoff single against Raisel Iglesias (3-12). After Erik Gonzalez and Melky Cabrera grounded out, Newman hit a drive into the bleachers in left for his 12th homer.
  Newman also hit a three-run homer in the fifth and is batting .310 this season. The shortstop and B
  
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• Pittsburgh Artists Shine At The 2019 Governor’s Awards For The Arts

  28-09-2019 04:39
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was a big night for the arts in Pittsburgh.
  Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf spent Friday evening honoring recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts at the August Wilson African Cultural Center.
  The event honored artists in Pennsylvania.
  Vanessa German was named Artist of the Year, Roger Humphries and Joe Negri took home Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, Rock Lititz won the award for Creative Industries and Mary Brenholts took home the
  
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• The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Retires Sidney Crosby’s No. 87

  28-09-2019 03:44
  QUEBEC (KDKA) — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is retiring Sidney Crosby’s number.
  The league made the announcement Friday night on its website.
  Crosby’s No. 87 will be retired across the league starting in the 2020-21 season, the league announced.
  Crosby’s jersey retirement ceremony with the Rimouski Océanic was Friday night.
  Crosby played two seasons with the team, totaling 303 career points.
  The current Penguins star was the No. 1 pick in the QMJHL’
  
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• Know The Score: Sept. 27, 2019

  28-09-2019 03:29
  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, Neshaminy 13
  Abraham Lincoln 20, Frankford 17
  Academy Park 21, Penn Wood 6
  Academy of the New Church 42, Riverside 27
  Aliquippa 47, Hopewell 9
  Allderdice 46, Perry Traditional Academy 7
  Allegany, Md.
  
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• Bloodhound Cappy Introduced As Newest Pittsburgh Police Dog

  28-09-2019 03:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cappy is cute, cuddly and the newest Pittsburgh police dog.
  (Photo Credit: Daniel Gilman/Twitter)
  The bloodhound is part of a team that helps the police find lost kids, seniors and others who are having trouble finding their home.
  The announcement was made Friday on Twitter by the mayor’s Chief of Staff, Daniel GilmanToday we introduced our newest police officer Cappy. This bloodhound became part of the team to help us find lost kids, seniors and others who might
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers’ 1995 AFC Championship Game Against Indianapolis Colts Named 87th-Greatest NFL Game

  28-09-2019 03:08
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A legendary Pittsburgh Steelers game was named of the greatest in NFL history.
  On Friday night, the Steelers’ Twitter account shared that the team’s 1995 AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts was tabbed as the 87th game on the NFL 100 Greatest Games countdown.#87 on the #NFL100 Greatest Games countdown1995 AFC Championship vs. the Colts. pic.twitter.com/farMwRXe8E
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 28, 2019The Steelers beat the
  
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• Millvale Road To Close For Emergency Gas Line Repairs

  28-09-2019 02:37
  MILLVALE, Pa. (KDKA) – A road in Millvale will be closed for emergency gas line repairs.
  On Facebook, Millvale Borough Police Department says Maryland Avene at Sheridan Street will be closed for an emergency gas line repair that begins Monday.
  Police say vehicles won’t be allowed up Sheridan Street to Maryland Avenue or down Maryland Avenue from Logan Street to Sheridan Street.Traffic will be diverted, police say, up and down the one-way section of Maryland Avenue by St. Nicholas Chu
  
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• Officials Issue Traffic Advisory For Monday’s Steelers Game At Heinz Field

  28-09-2019 01:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Heinz Field officials have issued an advisory to drivers coming to Monday’s game.
  The alert for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home game against the Cincinnati Bengals says drivers should avoid going in and out of the city on Route 19.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Steelers)
  Traffic is down to single lanes because of construction work on the Shaler Street Bridge.
  Drivers can avoid the construction by taking Route 65, going to and from the stadium.
  
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• Man Accused Of Threatening Youngstown Jewish Center Indicted

  28-09-2019 01:22
  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – A man who authorities say held a gun while recording a threatening video about an Ohio Jewish center faces formal charges.
  The U.S. Attorney’s Office on Friday said James Reardon, of New Middletown, has been indicted on one count of transmitting an interstate communication threat and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  New Middletown police contacted the FBI in August about the Instagram video, which
  
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• Pittsburgh-Area Synagogues To See Heightened Security For High Holy Day Services

  28-09-2019 01:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah and then Yom Kippur, begin at sundown Sunday.
  Sadly, the services come as the one year commemoration of the Tree of Life massacre approaches.
  The regular Friday Shabbat service was underway at Rodef Shalom and nothing appears out of the ordinary.
  But when worshippers arrive Sunday night, expect to see armed security to ensure congregants can worship without worry.
  Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two most important Jewish hol
  
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• Aliquippa Residents Dealing With Murky And Brown Water That Smells Like Chlorine

  28-09-2019 00:59
  ALIQUIPPA, Pa, (KDKA) — Aliquippa residents have raised concerns over the quality of their water.
  More than 400 residents in Aliquippa and the surrounding areas recently joined a closed Facebook group called “Aliquippa Water Issues.”
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Residents tell KDKA they’re dealing with murky and brown water that smells overwhelmingly of chlorine.Some say it’s gotten so bad, they refuse to cook with it or bathe their children in it.
  Residents have reached ou
  
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• Dor Hadash, targeted in massacre, declines to take part in Trump's Rosh Hashana call

  28-09-2019 00:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  As Jewish new year approaches, congregation targeted in shootings Invites Trump to join in opposing white supremacy, anti-immigrant policies and gun violence
  
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• Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield Takes Shot At Antonio Brown On Instagram

  28-09-2019 00:30
  CLEVELAND (KDKA) — Baker Mayfield took to Instagram to mock Antonio Brown.
  In an Instagram comment Friday, the Cleveland Browns quarterback mocked the current free-agent wide receiver.
  “You’re right… let me call out my teammates and throw a fit about my helmet then go freeze my feet off,” Mayfield wrote on Instagram in reference to Brown.
  The comment was under Mayfield’s post featuring a photo from his time at Oklahoma, with the caption “Just some under
  
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• Fundraiser Participants Rappel 22 Stories Down One Of Pittsburgh’s Tallest Building To Fight Cancer

  28-09-2019 00:17
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – What would possess someone to go to the top of one of the tallest buildings in Pittsburgh, walk to the edge, then rappel down?
  It was to raise money in the fight against cancer. For some of the participants, it was personal.
  Why else would they close a busy downtown Pittsburgh Street and start playing loud music? How else can you explain dozens of people looking to the top of the Kopper’s Building and taking pictures?
  Pete Test has a simple explanation: “It&
  
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• Tree Of Life To Hold High Holy Day Services At Nearby Episcopal Church

  28-09-2019 00:03
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Episcopal church on Shady Avenue is hard to confuse with Tree of Life, its Jewish neighbor.
  But Calvary Episcopal Church made an unusual offer last October.
  “We offered to them any space we may have,” the Rev. Jonathon Jensen told KDKA’s Jon Delano on Friday.
  “We are very good at sharing space here, so if you need worship space, meeting, office, it’s yours.”
  Jensen says Tree of Life accepted Calvary’s offer to host the Jewis
  
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