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• Know The Score: Nov. 29, 2019

  29-11-2019 23:39
  
  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!
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  Thomas Jefferson 44, Lampeter-Strasburg 2
  Some high school football scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/
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• Officer Given Starbucks Order With Word ‘PIG’ Written On The Label

  29-11-2019 23:28
  
  (CNN) — A police chief in Oklahoma said one of his officers picked up a coffee order from a local Starbucks on Thanksgiving with the word “PIG” printed on the label.
  The Kiefer police officer went to the Starbucks to get coffee for dispatchers who were working on Thanksgiving with him when he encountered the label, Chief Johnny O’Mara said Thursday in a Facebook post. Starbucks has apologized to the officer and suspended a barista pending an investigation, a company spoke
  
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• Winter Storm Watch Issued For Parts Of Western Pennsylvania

  29-11-2019 22:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for parts of Western Pennsylvania in anticipation of this weekend’s weather.
  The National Weather Service Pittsburgh said the warning starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday and ends Sunday at noon.
  Parts of Westmoreland, Indiana, Jefferson, Clarion, Venango and Fayette Counties.Freezing rain and accumulating ice is expected.
  Officials said the freezing rain will develop Saturday before changing to rain on Sunday.
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• Objection raised to tobacco purchase age exception

  29-11-2019 22:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  An exemption in the law allows active-duty or honorably discharged veterans under age 21 to purchase tobacco.
  
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• West Virginia Animal Shelter Needs $80,000 To Stay Open

  29-11-2019 22:13
  
  BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia county’s only animal shelter has launched a fundraising effort to save it from closing at the end of the year.
  The Register-Herald on Thursday reports the leaders of the non-profit Humane Society of Raleigh County say they need $80,000 to keep from shutting down.
  The organization says it’s struggling to pay utilities and outstanding taxes after an increase in animal medical emergencies left it with a $150,000 veterinarian bill.
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• Pennsylvania Creates Criminal Offense Of Sexual Extortion

  29-11-2019 22:04
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania is creating the criminal offense of sexual extortion to help combat what authorities say is a growing crime targeting children.
  The legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf takes effect in two months.
  The law makes it a third-degree felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison, if the victim is under 18 or the perpetrator has shown a pattern of engaging in sexual extortion.
  The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tedd Nesbit of Mercer County, says Penns
  
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• Pennsylvania Passes ‘Purple Paint’ Law To Warn Trespassers

  29-11-2019 21:57
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania will allow landowners to legally notify hunters and others that they’re trespassing by painting purple stripes on trees or posts.
  The bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf is designed to ease a landowners’ task of posting “no trespassing” signs that deteriorate over time. The law takes effect in 60 days.
  The purple stripes must be vertical lines at least 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. They must be 3 to 5 feet off the ground, read
  
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• Water authority to start drainage channels in Schenley Park and Greenfield

  29-11-2019 21:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  PWSA expects to spend $85 million addressing Four Mile Run’s flooding problem. Its board has already approved $41 billion of that spending.
  
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• 104-year-old Woman Shot Her First Buck After Getting Hunting License On Opening Day

  29-11-2019 21:49
  
  (CNN) — Granny, get your gun.
  Florence Teeters, a 104-year-old Wisconsin woman, got her first hunting license this week then and nabbed a deer on her first time out.
  Teeters vowed to hunt last year after she holed up with her son, Bill, in a hunting blind. The pair watched for deer together, but only Bill could take the shot.
  Florence Teeters, an 104-year-old Wisconsin woman, shot a deer in her first time out hunting. She’s the oldest person in the state to get her hunting license an
  
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• Columbus Zoo Welcomes Tiny Polar Bear Cub Born On Thanksgiving

  29-11-2019 21:19
  
  COLUMBUS (KDKA) – The Columbus Zoo had something special to be grateful for this Thanksgiving — a new polar bear cub.
  On Twitter, the Columbus Zoo introduced the baby polar bear who was born on 12:43 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.The #ColumbusZoo is #thankful to welcome a new polar bear cub born on Thanksgiving Day at 12:43a to mother Aurora and father, Lee! Aurora is being an attentive mom, and the Animal Care team has observed the cub nursing in the private den. More info: https://t.co/qHn
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Won’t Play Sunday Against Cleveland Browns

  29-11-2019 20:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –Pittsburgh Steelers JuJu Smith-Schuster has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
  The Steelers announced wide receiver Smith-Schuster, who left the last Browns match-up with injuries, won’t play Sunday. The wide receiver suffered a knee injury and a concussion during that game.While Smith-Schuster is officially out, the Steelers say James Conner is listed as doubtful and Artie Burns in questionable.
  Smith-Schuster hasn’t practi
  
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• Eager Shoppers Head To Ross Twp. Bright And Early For Black Friday Deals

  29-11-2019 20:41
  
  ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – There was a long line of people waiting to get into the Best Buy on McKnight Road bright and early this Black Friday.Right at 8 a.m. this morning, the doors opened and people immediately grabbed a shopping cart.
  “Well, obviously, a sound system, that’s one thing,” says Black Friday shopper Jodi Williams. “And then I’m going to see what they have and take it from there.”
  Deep discounts on TVs, laptops and accessories were to be
  
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• Third Amen to Action again packs more than 1 million meals for people in need

  29-11-2019 20:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  Thousands of all faiths come together at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to pray and pack food to be distributed by the Food Bank.
  
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• Pa. lawmakers pitch bill to criminalize school bullying

  29-11-2019 20:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  The legislation would give law enforcement agencies added resources to respond to harassment and intimidation in schools, lawmakers said.
  
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• Man Arrested For Allegedly Robbing 3 Oakland Businesses In A Row

  29-11-2019 20:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The observant eyes of witnesses and the reliable recordings from surveillance cameras are two big reasons a man is behind bars.The string of thefts started at the Rite Aid on Atwood Street in Oakland, where Byron Leverette is accused of knocking down the manager and throwing bottles of stolen laundry detergent at her before taking off.
  Within minutes, officers were dispatched to the Marathon gas station on Forbes Avenue where a suspect matching the description stole a p
  
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• Man Arrested For Allegedly Robbing 3 Oakalnd Businesses In A Row

  29-11-2019 20:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The observant eyes of witnesses and the reliable recordings from surveillance cameras are two big reasons a man is behind bars.The string of thefts started at the Rite Aid on Atwood Street in Oakland, where Byron Leverette is accused of knocking down the manager and throwing bottles of stolen laundry detergent at her before taking off.
  Within minutes, officers were dispatched to the Marathon gas station on Forbes Avenue where a suspect matching the description stole a p
  
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• Police Look For Man Accused Of Holding Up Huntington Bank In Sharon

  29-11-2019 19:34
  
  SHARON, Pa. (KDKA) – A suspected bank robber is on the run after holding up a Huntington Bank in Sharon this morning.
  According to the Sharon Police Department, the robbery happened Friday morning just after 10:20 a.m. at the Huntington Bank on East State Street.
  Police say the suspect walked into the bank and demanded money. He allegedly advised the tellers that he was carrying a weapon.
  He ran from the bank, police say, with an undisclosed amount of money.
  (Photo Credit: Sharon Police De
  
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• 4,000 Volunteers, Including Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger, Package Meals For People In Need

  29-11-2019 18:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local group is trying to shift the focus from Black Friday shopping, to Black Friday giving. The third annual Amen to Action event was held Friday morning.
  They worked together like an assembly line, packing up soup for people in need. Then, they packed up the boxes to take to the food bank. The organization will distribute the food.
  This is Lisa Miller’s third year taking part in the event.
  “It’s so uplifting. It’s so wonderful. Great experien
  
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• Franklin Regional Marching Band Member Wins $20,000 Scholarship Award

  29-11-2019 17:35
  
  NEW YORK (KDKA) – A member of the Franklin Regional High School Marching Band was surprised with a $20,000 award while she was in New York to preform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the band.
  Every year the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade welcomes marching bands from all over to perform for all to see.
  On Thursday the Franklin Regional High School Marching Band from Murrysville was one of the nine bands that took part.
  This is the third time the school performed durin
  
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• Small Business Saturday Encourages Pittsburghers To Shop Local

  29-11-2019 17:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, a time when city leaders encourage people to support local businesses, instead of big, chain stores.Mayor Bill Peduto says about two-thirds of every dollar spent at a local business stays in our local economy.To encourage people to get out and shop local, all parking fees downtown will be waived.Customers won’t have to feed the meter or pay at city-owned lots from Thanksgiving Day through Sunday. However, parking garages will n
  
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• PWSA Lifts Flush and Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Break In Lawrenceville

  29-11-2019 16:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has lifted a Precautionary Flush and Boil Water Advisory for about 900 homes in Lawrenceville following a water main break Wednesday morning.
  The precautionary advisory was lifted Friday. PWSA says two rounds of water quality testing showed no signs of contamination, and the water is now safe to drink.
  After a 12" main break on McCandless Avenue, PWSA has issued a flush and boil advisory for some Upper Lawrenceville streets.To se
  
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• Santa Claus To Kick Off Light Up Ligonier Friday Night

  29-11-2019 16:05
  
  LIGONIER, Pa. (KDKA) – Santa Claus is coming to town — Ligonier, to be more specific.Santa will arrive to downtown Ligonier by horse-drawn sleigh, led by a parade including the Ligonier Valley High School marching band.
  “The North Pole has confirmed that Santa Claus will be arriving in charming downtown Ligonier on Friday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m.,” said Executive Director of the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce Scott Haines in a press release.“He is looking forward
  
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• Man Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Woman In Glassport On Thanksgiving

  29-11-2019 15:34
  
  GLASSPORT, Pa. (KDKA) – A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a woman in Glassport on Thanksgiving.
  According to the Allegheny County Police, Glassport Police responded to a report of a shooting on the 600 block of Ohio Street just after 9 p.m. Thursday night.
  When police arrived and entered the home, they found a 52-year-old female with a gunshot wound. Police say she was taken to the hospital in stable condition and her injury is expected to be non-life-threatening.
  Allegheny Co
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Legend ‘Mean’ Joe Greene Named To NFL’s 100 All-Time Team

  29-11-2019 15:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers defensive legend and Hall of Famer Joe Greene has been selected to the NFL’s 100 All-Time Team.On Thursday, the Steelers announced that defensive tackle Joe Greene was one of the 14 defensive lineman and 12 linebackers selected in the NFL’s Top 100. He was the first player revealed in that group, with the rest to be announced Friday night.
  Joe Greene is the first defensive player who has been revealed as a part of the #NFL100 All-Time Tea
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Legend ‘Mean’ Joe Green Named To NFL’s 100 All-Time Team

  29-11-2019 15:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers defensive legend and Hall of Famer Joe Greene has been selected to the NFL’s 100 All-Time Team.On Thursday, the Steelers announced that defensive tackle Joe Greene was one of the 14 defensive lineman and 12 linebackers selected in the NFL’s Top 100. He was the first player revealed in that group, with the rest to be announced Friday night.
  Joe Greene is the first defensive player who has been revealed as a part of the #NFL100 All-Time Tea
  
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• PTL Links: November 29, 2019

  29-11-2019 15:02
  
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• Water Main Break Creates Lane Restrictions On Virginia Ave. In Mount Washington

  29-11-2019 14:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Water was flowing down Virginia Avenue in Mount Washington following a water main break.
  The road was down to one lane as crews arrived on scene. Barricades were set up at Virginia Avenue and Amabell Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  It’s not clear what caused the main to break or how long repairs will take.
  Stay with KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Water Main Break Closes Virginia Ave. In Mount Washington

  29-11-2019 14:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Water was flowing down Virginia Avenue in Mount Washington following a water main break.
  The road is closed as crews are on the scene. Barricades were set up at Virginia Avenue and Amabell Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  PWSA crews are working on the street and work is expected to last until 6 p.m.According to PWSA, customers on Virginia Avenue have no water service. Until repairs are complete, Virginia Avenue will be closed from Bigham to M
  
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• ‘We Desperately Need This Hospital’: Ellwood City Medical Center Closes To Inpatient, ER Services

  29-11-2019 14:24
  
  ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (KDKA) – Inpatient services at the Ellwood City Medical Center are banned, not all hospital employees have received full paychecks as of Thanksgiving and now the ER has been closed by the state Department of Health.
  It was dark and quiet at Ellwood City Medical Center Thursday night. A closure sign posted on the door says they’re open for outpatient services but not inpatient services, and the ER is shutdown. Many are wondering if the hospital will survive.“It
  
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• This Addams family got a jump start on Christmas

  29-11-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  An 1898 house in already decorated for the Ben Avon Holiday House Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and a Candelight Tour from 6 to 9 p.m. 
  
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• New store and coffee shop opens in West Mifflin Area High School

  29-11-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Students and teachers have transformed and empty room into a store and coffee shop.
  
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• Mayor looks to slash 'Gordian knot' of city property sales

  29-11-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “My goal is that we get to the point where several hundred properties a year are being developed by nonprofits, land trusts, and faith-based institutions.”
  
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• Big houses, big decorations in Peters

  29-11-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Four large houses in Peters, Washington County, will be gilt to the hilt for the Peters Watchful Shepherd Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 8.
  
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• Raiders-Chiefs Preview: Battle For AFC West Lead Heats Up

  29-11-2019 13:51
  
  (CBS San Francisco) — The Oakland Raiders (6-5) remain one win out of the AFC West lead and in the thick of the AFC wildcard race. But their situation has changed, a lot.
  The Raiders endured a blowout loss to the New York Jets (4-7) last Sunday, and were dominated in every facet of the game. Dynamic rookie Josh Jacobs managed only 34 yards on 10 carries, as their productive running game stalled. Derek Carr, who seemed to come out sharp, completed only 15 passes for a mere 127 yards; he was
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Bundle Up, Black Friday Shoppers

  29-11-2019 13:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Black Friday shopper, bundle up!
  Pittsburgh woke up this morning to chilly temperatures that felt in the high 20s and low 30s due to the windchill.
  KDKA Meteorologist Mary Ours says we’ll stay mainly dry but cloudy the rest of Friday, with highs in the low 40s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Tomorrow, rain showers arrive in the early evening. A few areas could see some freezing rain overnight Saturday into Sunday morning north of 422 and the ridges east.
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• At Least 10 Animals Killed In Devastating Fire At Ohio Wildlife Park

  29-11-2019 12:43
  
  PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) – Officials in Ohio say at least 10 animals have been killed in a barn fire at a wildlife park.
  The blaze began about 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton.
  Fire officials say three bongos, three giraffes, three red river hogs and a springbok housed in the barn were thought to be dead. Springboks and bongos are types of antelope.
  The Toledo Blade reports officials captured a loose zebra and a giraffe that escaped.The cause of the fir
  
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• Officials Respond To Vehicle Rollover Crash In Avalon

  29-11-2019 01:45
  
  AVALON (KDKA) — Officials are on the scene of a vehicle rollover crash in Avalon.
  Avalon Volunteer Fire Company posted on Thursday that they responded to the crash on Union Avenue.(Photo Credit: Avalon Volunteer Fire Company/Facebook)
  It is not known how many vehicles were involved in the crash.
  There is no word on any injuries.
  (Photo Credit: Avalon Volunteer Fire Company/Facebook)
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Blind Mount Washington man settles civil suit for Pittsburgh police dog bite for $16,000

  29-11-2019 00:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  Robert Aldred said cops didn’t believe he lived in a Mount Washington apartment when they investigated a burglary and had the dog bite him.
  
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• The Miracle of the Mashed Potatoes: Coraopolis church feeds more than 500 on Thanksgiving

  29-11-2019 00:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  Coraopolis United Methodist Church provided meals for the elderly, needy, lonely and first responders.
  
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• ‘I’m Here For A Gamble’: Local Retailers Attract Early Thanksgiving Day Shoppers

  29-11-2019 00:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As some local retailers decided to close their doors on Thanksgiving Day, others were open early to attract some anxious shoppers.In the Pittsburgh area on Thursday, Big Lots was open throughout the day, while JCPenney opened at 2 p.m.
  Several hundred people waited outside of The Mall at Robinson to get into JCPenney.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Some shoppers got in line as early as 9 a.m. for a chance to win $500 off of their purchases.
  The store gave away about 600 coupons,
  
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