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• Two People Killed In Accident On Interstate 470 In West Virginia

  20-10-2019 23:49
  WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – Police say two people were killed in a fiery accident on Interstate 470 in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle.
  Wheeling police and fire spokesman Philip Stahl tells news outlets two tractor-trailers and an SUV were involved in the accident Saturday on Interstate 470 near Wheeling. One of the trucks was engulfed in flames.
  The interstate was closed in both directions and reopened to traffic Sunday.
  The victims’ identities were withheld pending the notifica
  
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• Democrats Choose Lebanon Valley College History Professor To Run For Pa. State Senate Seat Vacated By Mike Folmer

  20-10-2019 23:41
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democrats have chosen a history professor as their candidate to run to replace a four-term Pennsylvania state senator who resigned last month after being arrested on child pornography charges.
  Lebanon Valley College associate professor Michael Schroeder was selected Sunday for the Jan. 14th election for the 48th state Senate seat.
  He will face Lebanon County District Attorney David Arnold, who received 50 votes of 72 cast for the Republican nod in Saturday’s no
  
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• Dr. Bernard Fisher, Distinguished Professor At Pitt Dies At Age 101

  20-10-2019 23:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dr. Bernard Fisher, a distinguished service professor at the University of Pittsburgh and pioneer in breast cancer research, died on Wednesday at age 101.The Pittsburgh-native joined the faculty at Pitt Medical School in 1953 after his training as a surgeon. There he created the first Laboratory of Surgical Research.He was a founding member of the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project. His research at the NSABP revolutionized the way women with breast canc
  
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• Man And Woman Arrested For Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle After Failing To Return It After A Test Drive

  20-10-2019 22:26
  CHERRY TREE, Pa. (KDKA) — A man and a woman were arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle during a test drive.According to Pennsylvania State Police, James Potts of Coalport, Pa.,and Brittani Faught of Marion Center contacted Gloria Custer of Cherry Tree about possible buying her car, a 2000 Hyundai Elantra on September 16.When Potts and Faught took the car for a test drive, they never returned the vehicle to Custer.Then on September 22, the car was towed and recovered by state police in
  
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• State Police: Peeping Tom On The Prowl In Washington Co.

  20-10-2019 21:12
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA)– Pennsylvania State Police say a ‘peeping tom’ may be on the prowl in Morris Township.On Saturday, October 19, PSP Washington was contacted by a 57-year-old woman around 11 p.m.
  The victim said a man was prowling outside and looking into the window of the home on Grove Road.The man was described as a white man, height unknown, with a receding hairline.
  When officers came to canvas the area, they reportedly saw the male suspect flee into the woods.Authorit
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Suspect In Larimer Drive-By Shooting

  20-10-2019 20:37
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Pittsburgh Police are looking for a male suspect involved in an alleged drive-by shooting in Larimer.Police officers from Zone 5 say the suspect shot multiple fires out of a vehicle around 3 a.m. on October 20.The incident happened on the 100 block of Putnam Street. No victims were discovered at the scene.
  Police reportedly followed the vehicle after it took off towards Homewood.The vehicle eventually crashed at Oakwood Street and Haverhill Street, but the suspect was ab
  
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• Pa.’s State Bird In Danger Of Leaving State Due To Climate Change

  20-10-2019 19:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Ruffed Grouse, Pennsylvania’s state bird since 1931, is in danger of leaving the Keystone state due to climate change.
  That’s the conclusion of a recent report from the Audubon Society.The report looks at the impact on birds if the earth’s climate warms in the summer and winter.
  The Ruffed Grouse is expected to search for a cooler climate if that’s the case since it prefers cooler, even severe, winters.You can view the full report here.
  
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• PennDOT: Squirrel Hill Tunnel Maintenance Continues Late-Night Lane Restrictions

  20-10-2019 19:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Beware of late-night traffic in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel this week.
  PennDOT District 11 announced that maintenance activities in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel will continue on the Parkway East.There will be single-lane restrictions in each direction of the Tunnel from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as needed.
  The work is planned to continue every night from Sunday, October 20 through 24.
  Motorists can check road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.
  
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• Pennsylvania Game Commission raises alarm on deadly deer disease

  20-10-2019 19:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  The state wants the general public to know about chronic wasting disease, the cause of which cannot be destroyed by fire, ice or time.
  
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• Gasoline Smell Permeates Charleroi; Residents Urged To Open Windows

  20-10-2019 18:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Charleroi Fire Department is urging residents to open their windows to let fresh air in and clear out the gasoline smell that’s spreading through the borough.The fire department was first alerted to the smell on Friday at 11 a.m. in a residence at First Street and Prospect Ave. As the day progressed, more houses and businesses noticed fumes coming up through their sewer drains.By Friday evening, a full scale operation to ventilate homes was launched as firefight
  
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• Franco Harris Makes Appearance At Regent Square Theater

  20-10-2019 18:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Romero Lives film series continues at Regent Square Theater this weekend.
  On Sunday, Oct. 20, there will be a screening of George Romero’s documentary, Franco Harris: Good Luck On Sunday, at 7 p.m. in the Regent Square Theater.
  The film will be followed by a discussion with Hall of Famer Franco Harris.
  Harris will be talking about many topics including unreleased film collaborations from him and Romero.
  Click here for upcoming events in the film series.
  
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• Franco Harris, George A. Romero Make Appearance At Regent Square Theater

  20-10-2019 18:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Romero Lives film series continues at Regent Square Theater this weekend.
  On Sunday, Oct. 20, there will be a screening of George Romero’s documentary, Franco Harris: Good Luck On Sunday, at 7 p.m. in the Regent Square Theater.
  The film will be followed by a discussion with Hall of Famer Franco Harris.Harris will be talking about many topics including unreleased film collaborations from him and Romero.
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• GOP Prosecutor Chosen To Run For Seat Vacated By Senator

  20-10-2019 18:00
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Republicans have chosen a prosecutor to run to replace a four-term Pennsylvania state senator who resigned last month after being arrested on child pornography charges.
  Lebanon County District Attorney David Arnold easily outpaced four other candidates during Saturday’s nomination conference at Lebanon Valley College, receiving 50 votes out of 72 cast.
  Democrats are expected to choose their candidate Sunday for the Jan. 14 special election to represent the comm
  
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• Gunshots Lead To A Police Pursuit And Car Crash In Homewood

  20-10-2019 16:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Pittsburgh Police officers were patrolling the 100 block of Putnam Street when they heard gunshots early Sunday.
  Shortly after 3 am., they spotted a vehicle they thought was involved and started following it as it took off toward Homewood.
  After winding through several streets, the vehicle crashed at Oakwood and Haverhill Streets and the suspect got out and ran away.A K-9 unit searched for the suspect, but did not find him.
  Police are continuing their investigation since
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures In The Upper 60s After A Break In The Clouds

  20-10-2019 15:37
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Showers from what was Tropical Storm Nestor brush by our southeastern counties through the morning but all of us will see a break in the clouds this afternoon with temperatures reaching the upper 60s.KDKA Meteorologist Kristin Emery say lows tonight will be mild again in the upper 40s and lower 50s and we warm up to the lower 70s on Monday under mostly sunny skies.A cold front arrives late Monday night bringing about a half inch of rain through lunchtime Tuesday and cooli
  
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• Sausages Sold At Walmart Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

  20-10-2019 14:36
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A Tennessee company that makes frozen sausage patties for Walmart is recalling more than 6,000 pounds sold under the Great Value brand.
  The ready-to-eat pork and turkey sausage patties from George’s Prepared Foods were produced on April 19, 2019, April 27, 2019, May 7, 2019 and May 9, 2019.
  The affected pork and turkey products include establishment number “EST. M2206T or P-2260T” printed on the package and include the following:24.92-oz. packages contai
  
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• Memorials for Tree of Life victims established abroad

  20-10-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  &ldquo;This is a reminder that these hateful ideologies did not disappear, that we live in a difficult world,&rdquo; said an Auschwitz-Birkenau guide.
  
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• A fellowship of grief: How mass shooting survivors find comfort and guidance with one another

  20-10-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Those intimately affected by mass shootings call it the club that nobody wants to join.
  
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• Man Wanted In Florida, Barricades Himself Inside A Pittsburgh Home

  20-10-2019 12:06
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police arrested a man they say was wanted for a felony warrant out of Florida.Saturday night around 10:30 p.m., they found a stolen vehicle outside a home in the 3200 block of Lecky Avenue.
  When police went up to the house, a man forced the homeowner out, threatened police and barricaded himself inside.Officers saw the 60-year-old man holding a gun at a rear second-floor window.SWAT officers were called to negotiate with the suspect and secure the neighborhoo
  
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• PWSA to begin restoration work on Saw Mill Run, but some residents still feel left behind

  20-10-2019 06:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  An integrated stormwater management plan that will include efforts by a dozen South Hills municipalities is expected to be finalized in December.
  
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• Toronto company specializes in lifting heavy things like bridge spans

  20-10-2019 06:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mammoet will use a series of small hydraulic trailers and jacks to put new Shaler Street Bridge spans in place above Route 19/51 next week.
  
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• Moving history: PennDOT will build Shaler Street Bridge spans off site, roll into place with hydraulic trailers

  20-10-2019 06:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  In a Pennsylvania first, PennDOT has built bridge spans in a parking lot and will use hydraulic trailers and jacks to lift them into place.
  
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• Penn State Holds Off Michigan 28-21

  20-10-2019 05:31
  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) – Sean Clifford threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 7 Penn State to a 28-21 win over No. 16 Michigan on Saturday night.
  The Nittany Lion quarterback hit KJ Hamler on 25- and 53-yard scoring strikes and hooked up with tight end Pat Freiermuth for a 17-yard touchdown in a game Penn State (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) never trailed.
  Hamler, who had a 100-yard kickoff return to start the second half called back on a holding penalty, finished with s
  
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• Penguins Lose Goaltending Battle, Shutout 3-0 By Golden Knights

  20-10-2019 04:08
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 29 shots against his former team, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.
  Fleury recorded his 445th win, tying Terry Sawchuck for seventh on the NHL career list. Fleury, who made his second career start for Vegas against the Penguins in Pittsburgh, also registered his 57th career shutout.
  The Golden Knights won for the fourth time in five games. Paul Stastny scored his fourth of the season
  
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• Prosecutor Chosen To Run For State Senate Seat Vacated By Mike Folmer

  20-10-2019 02:29
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Republicans have chosen a prosecutor to run to replace a four-term Pennsylvania state senator who resigned last month after being arrested on child pornography charges.
  Lebanon County District Attorney David Arnold easily outpaced four other candidates during Saturday’s nomination conference at Lebanon Valley College, receiving 50 votes out of 72 cast.
  Democrats are expected to choose their candidate Sunday for the Jan. 14 special election to represent the comm
  
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• Four People Recovering After Being Shot In Duquesne

  20-10-2019 00:49
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — Four people are in stable condition after being shot on Priscilla Avenue.According to the City of Duquesne Chief of Police Tom Dunlevy, no suspect is in custody and the shootings were not fatal.KDKA’s Shelby Cassesse will have more on KDKA News at 7:00.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Two Men Charged For Poaching And Illegally Selling Turtles

  20-10-2019 00:35
  (CNN) — Two men have been charged for poaching thousands of Florida turtles and selling them illegally, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
  The “charges represent the state’s largest seizure of turtles in recent history,” the FWC said in a statement on Friday.
  More than 4,000 turtles comprising a range of native species were illegally captured and sold over six months, the commission said. The turtles were worth $200,000 on the black market
  
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• Pedestrian Flown To Hospital After Being Struck By Car At KOA Campgrounds

  20-10-2019 00:29
  DUNBAR TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person is recovering after they were hit by a car in Fayette County.Investigators say the accident happened around 3:30 p.m. at the KOA Campground in Dunbar Township.The pedestrian was flown to a local hospital and their condition has not been released.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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