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• ‘Pittsburgh Has A Problem With Institutional Racism’: Pittsburgh City Councilman Wants To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis

  05-12-2019 23:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh city councilman wants to declare racism a public health crisis.
  On Thursday, councilman Ricky Burgess introduced a resolution calling racism a health crisis in Pittsburgh.
  He is basing this largely on a recent University of Pittsburgh study on racism.
  The study concluded that black people in Pittsburgh are far worse off here than in other comparable cities.
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  The study revealed that on many benchmarks, including health, education, house,
  
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• Pittsburgh City Councilman Wants To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis

  05-12-2019 23:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh city councilman wants to declare racism a public health crisis.
  On Thursday, councilman Ricky Burgess introduced a resolution calling racism a health crisis in Pittsburgh.
  He is basing this largely on a recent University of Pittsburgh study on racism.
  The study concluded that African Americans in Pittsburgh are far worse off here than in other comparable cities.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The study revealed that on many benchmarks, including health, education, ho
  
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• Carnegie natural history museum director leaves for North Carolina

  05-12-2019 23:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Eric Dorfman helped raise $24 million and increase attendance while hiring more curators to focus on the museum’s collections.
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Star Sidney Crosby Spreads Holiday Cheer To Children’s Hospital Patients

  05-12-2019 23:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is getting in the holiday spirit.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Penguins/Twitter)
  Crosby spread holiday cheer on Thursday at UPMC Children’s Hospital.
  The Penguins announced the visit on Twitter.
  Crosby was shown taking pictures with patients at the hospital, lifting the spirits of everyone.Brightening their days.
  Spreading holiday cheer.
  Sidney Claus has been spotted at @ChildrensPgh!pic.twitter.com/3iUQMIcnsc
  — Pittsburgh
  
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• Maryland man held for trial in kidnapping of Bethel Park woman found dead in Las Vegas

  05-12-2019 23:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  John Chapman will stand trial for kidnapping while Nevada authorities investigate what role, if any, he played in Jamie Feden’s death.
  
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• Reis Run Road in Ross reopens 6 months after landslide

  05-12-2019 23:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation had to wait four months for the hillside to stop moving before it could repair the landslide.
  
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• Photo Surfaces Of West Virginia Correction Officer Trainees Giving Apparent Nazi Salute

  05-12-2019 22:52
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After a photo surfaced of West Virginia correction officer trainees giving what appears to be the Nazi salute, state officials quickly suspended some employees and the governor ordered the firing of those involved.
  The image, showing more than two dozen trainees with their arms raised and faces blurred, was released Thursday by the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety.
  Before the photo was made public, the agency’s secretary, Jeff Sa
  
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• Researchers Find Drug Can Curb Delusions in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients

  05-12-2019 22:39
  
  SAN DIEGO (CBS Local) — A drug used to reduce delusions among Parkinson’s patients has the same benefit for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, researchers announced this week.
  Trial results were disclosed Wednesday at an Alzheimer’s conference in San Diego, the Associated Press reports.
  Pimavanserin, a daily pill sold under the brand name Nuplazid by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2016 f
  
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• Shaler Police Send Out Warning Following Car Theft And Multiple Break-Ins

  05-12-2019 22:34
  
  SHALER (KDKA) — The Shaler Township Police are warning the public following a car theft and multiple vehicle break-ins.Officials said on Wednesday night and Thursday morning that the department took a report of a stolen car and thefts from other unlocked vehicles.The reports came from Sunnyfield Drive, Vilsack Road, Andrew Drive, Northaven Court and Forliview Drive.
  The department wants to remind people to lock their doors.Officials said to call 412-492-2222 to report any suspicious activi
  
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• Nearly $10,000 Worth Of Drugs Seized During Raid ON Leetsdale Home

  05-12-2019 22:16
  
  LEETSDALE, Pa. (KDKA) – Two people were arrested after police say they found nearly $10,000 worth of drugs in a Leetsdale home.
  The Leetsdale Borough Police Department says 23-year-old Gabrielle Sharp and 26-year-old Cortez Sain were arrested as a result of a 6-month long investigation.
  Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on their home and Leetsdale police say they seized an estimated $10,000 worth of fentanyl, oxycodone, suboxone and cocaine.
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• Survey Shows Most Americans Dread The Holidays Because Of Spending Pressures

  05-12-2019 21:34
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CBS Local) — 61 percent of Americans are dreading the holidays due to the extra spending and financial burden the season brings, according to a new survey.
  LendingTree’s 2019 holiday spending survey, published Tuesday, cites guilt as one of the biggest reasons Americans overspend during the holidays, with 76 percent of participants saying they feel pressured to buy gifts for their loved ones.
  The financial stress that comes along with holiday spending causes anxiety
  
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• 2 Russian Hackers Accused Of Using Malware Attacks To Steal Millions From Local Entities

  05-12-2019 21:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two Russian hackers who allegedly stole millions from local entities have been identified by the FBI and a massive award is out for any information about them.
  A federal jury unsealed a 10-count indictment against alleged Russian hackers Maksim Yakubets and Igor Turashev on Thursday.
  WATCH: KDKA’s John Shumway Reports Live
  According to the indictment, Yakubets and Turashev had multiple victims in Western Pennsylvania, including two banks, a school district and fou
  
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• Veterans For Trump To Hold Meet And Greet With Vice President Pence In Beaver Co.

  05-12-2019 20:23
  
  ROCHESTER, Pa. (KDKA) – Vice President Mike Pence will be in Beaver County for a meet and greet with the group Veterans for Trump.
  Veterans for Trump announced on Thursday that they would be holding a meet and greet with Vice President Pence next Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 11:30 a.m.The event will be hosted at the Rochester VFW on the 100 block of Virginia Avenue, Rochester.Veterans for Trump is a group founded by veteran Mike Kelly. The group got its start in the spring of 2016.Stay with KDKA fo
  
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• Racism as a public health crisis focus of city council meetings

  05-12-2019 20:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  “My interest is not to divide the city. It’s to unify the city by first recognizing there is a problem,” and addressing it, said Mr. Burgess
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back James Conner Out Against The Arizona Cardinals

  05-12-2019 20:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers will be without the services of James Conner for another week.Conner told reporters after practice on Thursday that he will not play against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday.“James Conner said after practice today that he won’t play this week vs. Arizona.”James Conner said after practice today that he won’t play this week vs. Arizona.
  — Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) December 5, 2019Conner has not played since he re-injured hi
  
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• Woman Accused Of Stealing Wallet From 71-Year-Old Eating At Panera, Using Credit Card To Buy iPad

  05-12-2019 19:53
  
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are looking for a suspect accused of stealing an older woman’s pocketbook while she was eating lunch at Panera, then going on a shopping spree.
  Police say on Nov. 27 around 11:30 a.m., a 71-year-old woman was eating lunch a Panera Bread in Hempfield Township. The suspect allegedly took the 71-year-old’s pocketbook from her purse.Pictured female used a stolen cc to buy an IPAD for $1059 @ Best Buy Hempfield Twp. The stolen card belonged to
  
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• Police charge man in Harrison beating death last month

  05-12-2019 19:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lamont Wilford was charged with homicide in the Nov. 23 death of Eric Henderson of New Kensington.
  
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• ‘Destroyed Everything’: Couple Says Thief Tore Open Christmas Presents During Home Burglary

  05-12-2019 19:33
  
  CHESAPEAKE, Va. (CBS Local) — A Virginia couple says a thief tore open Christmas presents and stole guns and electronics after breaking into their house on Monday.
  Kathi and Ricky Gent said they were shocked to see what the burglar did to the inside of their Chesapeake home, but they’re grateful that no one was hurt.
  “He took all of our firearms and he took two laptops and rummaged through everything in the house,” Kathi told CBS affiliate WTKR.
  “Just destroyed ever
  
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• Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating Another Man To Death In Natrona Heights

  05-12-2019 19:31
  
  NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was arrested for allegedly beating a person to death in Natrona Heights.
  Allegheny County Police say the Harrison Township Police responded to reports of a beating on Spruce Street on Nov. 23. When they arrived, they say they found 50-year-old Eric Henderson lying on the sidewalk.#BREAKING: Detectives just charged a Natrona Heights man w/ criminal homicide. Allegheny County detectives say Lamont Wilford allegedly beat another man to death. Witnesses say
  
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• “The Nutcracker’ at the Palace brings community together each holiday season

  05-12-2019 19:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  A “small army” works diligently to bring to life the classic holiday ballet on Westmoreland County stage.
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Grants New K-9 To The Glendale Police Department Ahead Of Team’s Game Against Arizona Cardinals

  05-12-2019 19:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Big Ben has a big gift for the Glendale Arizona Police Department.The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation has awarded the department a grant to purchase a new K-9 dog. The new dog will replace one of several recently and soon-to-be retired police dogs.“Ben announces a #K9 grant today from the #BenRoethlisbergerFoundation & the @givingbackfund to the @GlendaleAZPD in honor of the upcoming game between the @steelers and the @AZCardinals: bigben7.com”Ben announce
  
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• Slippery roads? City to turn on the tablets and salt

  05-12-2019 19:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  “We can knock it down from $3.5 million to $2 million in spending on salt” given normal snowfall, predicted Public Works Director Mike Gable
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Justin Schultz A Game-Time Decision Against Arizona Coyotes

  05-12-2019 18:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins injury news just got a little better on Thursday.According to the team, Justin Schultz could return to the lineup as early as Friday against the Arizona Coyotes. Schultz was a full participant at practice at PPG Paints Arena.“Justin Schultz says he will be a game-time decision for tomorrow’s game.”Justin Schultz says he will be a game-time decision for tomorrow's game.
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 5, 2019Bryan Rust, who
  
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• Kidsburgh: Holiday Fun On A Budget

  05-12-2019 18:52
  
  Kidsburgh ambassador Yu-Ling Behr has some tips on how kids can have fun without it costing a lot.
  
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• Washington Couple Creates Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns Brawl Christmas Tree Topper

  05-12-2019 18:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A pair of Seahawks fans got a little creative when topping their Christmas tree this year.Steve Schneider and his wife top the tree each year with a big media item, and they decided to make it about the brawl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.“May I present the Schneider family Christmas tree topper! @Rudolph2Mason @steelers @Browns”May I present the Schneider family Christmas tree topper! @Rudolph2Mason @steelers @Browns pic.twitter.com/H
  
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• WATCH: Electric Eel Lights Up Aquarium’s Christmas Tree And Tweets About It

  05-12-2019 18:28
  
  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (CBS Local) — An aquarium in Tennessee is hoping to shock visitors this holiday season with an electric eel that lights up a Christmas tree.
  The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga has set up special system to the tank of an electric eel, named Miguel Wattson, that enables his shocks to light up a nearby tree.
  “Whenever Miguel discharges electricity, sensors in the water deliver the charge to a set of speakers,” explained Joey Turnipseed, the Aquarium’s a
  
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• Georgia Must ‘Let Defense Lead The Way’ To Beat LSU In SEC Championship, Says Aaron Taylor

  05-12-2019 18:24
  
  (CBS Local)- Once again, entering the final weekend of the season, the SEC has two teams set up for potential berths in the College Football Playoff. But this year unlike in previous years, it’s not the team that resides in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  In place of Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide stand the #1 LSU Tigers, winners of the West division and purveyors of a modernized offense that fans have wanted for years. But Saban’s presence still looms over the game, as Kirby Smart, one of his
  
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• Cash-strapped Hill House seeks emergency court approval to sell 2 remaining buildings

  05-12-2019 18:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Hill District nonprofit wants to dissolve its endowment by repaying gifts totaling $900,000 to two local foundations.
  
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• Man Accused Of Kidnapping Bethel Park Woman Found Dead In Nevada Desert To Face Judge

  05-12-2019 18:11
  
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — Detectives from Nevada are in the Pittsburgh-area today to continue their investigation into the death of Bethel Park woman, Jaime Feden.
  The 33-year-old’s body was found in the desert about 80 miles north of Las Vegas.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The investigators from Lincoln County, Nevada, are working in partnership with Bethel Park Police on the case.
  There’s a lot of information they’re looking to gather. KDKA has learned that they will be conducting i
  
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• Judge Holds All Charges Against Man Accused Of Kidnapping Bethel Park Woman Found Dead In Nevada Desert

  05-12-2019 18:11
  
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — Detectives from Nevada are in the Pittsburgh-area today to continue their investigation into the death of Bethel Park woman, Jaime Feden.
  The 33-year-old’s body was found in the desert about 80 miles north of Las Vegas.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The investigators from Lincoln County, Nevada, are working in partnership with Bethel Park Police on the case.
  There’s a lot of information they’re looking to gather. KDKA has learned that they will be conducting i
  
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• ‘I Want To Thank Everyone’ Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Ryan Shazier Posts Uplifting Video On Two Year Anniversary Of Injury

  05-12-2019 18:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Ryan Shazier is sending a special message to family, friends and fans on the anniversary of his injury.Shazier took to multiple social media platforms to release the uplifting message.“Today has truly been a blessing. It’s been two years since I was injured. As the night comes to an end, I’m reflecting on how truly bittersweet this moment is because of how far I’ve come. I want to thank everyone…”Today has truly been a blessing. It&rs
  
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• ‘I Want To Thank Everyone’: Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Ryan Shazier Posts Uplifting Video On 2-Year Anniversary Of Injury

  05-12-2019 18:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Ryan Shazier is sending a special message to family, friends and fans on the anniversary of his injury.Shazier took to multiple social media platforms to release the uplifting message.“Today has truly been a blessing. It’s been two years since I was injured. As the night comes to an end, I’m reflecting on how truly bittersweet this moment is because of how far I’ve come. I want to thank everyone…”Today has truly been a blessing. It&rs
  
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• 1.4M Takata Air Bags Recalled After Deadly Defect Kills At Least 1 Person

  05-12-2019 17:54
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A new and distinct problem has been discovered in air bags made by the now bankrupt company Takata which has led to at least one death.
  The recently discovered malfunction is different than the defect that led to at least 24 deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide, though the result, like the earlier issue, leads to air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel, killing or injuring people.
  Takata is adding about 1.4 million front driver inflators to recalls in the U.S., acco
  
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• Jason Momoa Takes Picture With Pittsburgh Steelers And Pirates At Pittsburgh Penguins Game

  05-12-2019 17:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The pride of Pittsburgh sports showed up to PPG Paints Arena Wednesday night.It was a star-studded cast together watching the Penguins take on the Blues in the middle of the week. Players from the other two professional teams in town were in attendance with a special guest!
  “About last night”View this post on InstagramAbout last night
  A post shared byJoe Musgrove (@mu59rove) on Dec 5, 2019 at 8:09am PST
  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove posted a pictur
  
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• Pittsburgh Zoo’s ‘Penguins On Parade’ Kicks Off This Weekend

  05-12-2019 17:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium’s adorable penguins will once again parade through the zoo this winter, led by their newest little chick Iggy.
  The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium are previewing the parades Thursday as excitement continues to build for Saturday’s first event.Penguins on Parade is held every Saturday and Sunday. The first one kicks off this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m.Penguin Keeper at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Jessica Ries says I
  
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• Man Found Dead, Pinned Beneath ATV In Washington Co.

  05-12-2019 17:10
  
  EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (KDKA) – A Washington County man who left his home on his ATV was found dead hours later after a crash.The Washington County coroner’s office says 50-year-old Scott Manko of Eighty Four left his home around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on his ATV.
  According to the coroner, Manko was later found at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. He was pinned beneath the ATV on his property.
  The cause of death is pending. State police are also investigating.The coroner did not say what led to
  
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• Avonworth, TJ, Farrell High Schools All Get Big Sendoffs To Hershey For Football Championship Games

  05-12-2019 16:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some Western Pennsylvania high schools are going for football glory over the next several days.
  Farrell High School, in Mercer County, is looking to repeat as Class A champs. They got an escort from local police and firefighters as they left for Hershey.
  Their game kicks off today at 1 p.m.
  Tonight, Thomas Jefferson plays in the Class AAAA title game.
  The Jaguars got their own big sendoff yesterday with a pep rally attended by kids from Jefferson Hills Intermediate Scho
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker T.J. Watt Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Month

  05-12-2019 16:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — T.J. Watt is continuing to build his resume for Defensive Player Of The Year.The linebacker was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November.“T.J. Watt has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Retweet to send @_TJWatt to the Pro Bowl! #ProBowlVote”T.J. Watt has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November.
  MORE: https://t.co/SITexmXm7h
  Retweet to send @_TJWatt to the Pro Bowl! #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/2y
  
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• Eighty Four man found dead under his ATV

  05-12-2019 16:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Scott Manko, 50, was discovered pinned under his ATV on his property about eight hours after he left his house.
  
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• Police Seek 3 Suspects After Police Chase Crosses Ohio-Pennsylvania Border

  05-12-2019 16:33
  
  CHIPPEWA, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are looking for three suspects following a high-speed police chase that started in Ohio and crossed the border into Pennsylvania overnight.
  The chase reportedly started in Columbiana County, Ohio, around midnight where a pickup truck was spotted speeding, WKBN reports. The truck also rammed into a patrol car.
  Officers followed the vehicle, crossing the border into Beaver County.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It went into Chippewa, going through the intersection of Cons
  
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• ‘We Understand The Desire For A Swift Response’: Investigation Into Tortured Deer Video Continues

  05-12-2019 16:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Game Commission says it’s still investigating a video allegedly showing two hunters torturing an injured deer.On Facebook, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said it has received an “overwhelming public response” to a video going around on social media.
  The disturbing video shows two males appearing to stomp on and kick an injured deer. They were also laughing and pulling at its antlers.“While we understand the desire for a swift response to th
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Snow Coming To An End, Warmer Temperatures Expected To Move In

  05-12-2019 16:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Temperatures returned to 32 degrees in the city early this morning as snow continued to fall across the region.
  The Laurel Highlands and snow belt saw some decent amounts of accumulations. The Laurels getting between 2-4 inches.
  Snow continues for parts of that area, but most everyone should see it end by noon with perhaps brief, isolated snow showers north of I-80 being possible after that.Today: Snow showers will taper off in the next few hours; late morning for the r
  
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• PTL Links: December 5, 2019

  05-12-2019 15:18
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Kidsburgh.org
  More Kidsburgh Reports
  Peoples Gas Holiday Market
  AAA
  Pittsburgh Zoo’s Penguins On Parade
  Canonsburg Old-Fashioned Christmas
  Canonsburg Christmas on Facebook
  Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker”
  Joy of Cookies Tour
  Handmade Arcade
  Carnegie Museum of Art Trees
  Pittsburgh Improv
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramP
  
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• He ain't nothin' but a hound dog. Should he be yours?

  05-12-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Looking for a hiking partner? Pluckie, a redtick coonhound, could be the dog for you.
  
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• Crews Repairing Water Main Break In West Mifflin

  05-12-2019 13:28
  
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Crews are working to repair a water main break in West Mifflin.
  The break was first reported around 4:50 a.m. at Camp Hollow Road and Millport Road.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  West Mifflin Police say the break caused part of the road to buckle, but so far there are no road closures.
  Officials have not given a timetable on how long repairs will take.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• One Person Dead After Crash In Moon Township

  05-12-2019 09:26
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — One person is dead after a crash late Wednesday night in Moon Township.
  The crash happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on University Boulevard near Stoops Ferry Road.A car could be seen wrapped around a pole. The medical examiner’s office was called to the scene and removed the body just over two hours after the crash was reported.
  Traffic on University Boulevard was reduced to a single lane in one direction overnight.
  Moon Township Police are investigating.
  
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• 1 Person Dead After Crash In Moon Township

  05-12-2019 09:26
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — One person is dead after a crash late Wednesday night in Moon Township.
  The crash happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on University Boulevard near Stoops Ferry Road.A pickup truck could be seen wrapped around a pole. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office was called to the scene and removed the body just over two hours after the crash was reported.
  Traffic on University Boulevard was reduced to a single lane in one direction for hours overnight. It
  
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• Penn Hills Fire Chief Calling For Fire Tax To Help Update Fire Trucks And Gear

  05-12-2019 05:46
  
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — The second-largest municipality in Allegheny County may soon be home to a new fire tax.
  More taxes may be the last thing Penn Hills residents want to hear, but the fire department may not be able to operate without the tax increase.
  Bill Jeffcoat, the Penn Hills fire chief, said the department is in need of a safety overhaul to its trucks and gear.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “It’s different when you are taxed for something and you can see what your money goes to,&r
  
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• Penn Hills Fire Chief Calling For $1 Million Fire Tax To Help Update Fire Trucks And Gear

  05-12-2019 05:46
  
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — The second-largest municipality in Allegheny County may soon be home to a new fire tax.
  More taxes may be the last thing Penn Hills residents want to hear, but the fire department may not be able to operate without the tax increase.
  Bill Jeffcoat, the Penn Hills fire chief, said the department is in need of a safety overhaul to its trucks and gear.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “It’s different when you are taxed for something and you can see what your money goes to,&r
  
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• Tristan Jarry Stops 28 Shots, Penguins Beat Blues

  05-12-2019 05:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stefan Noesen celebrated his return to the NHL with his first goal of the season and the banged-up Pittsburgh Penguins handed the St. Louis Blues their first regulation road loss since before Halloween with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday night.
  Noesen, a five-year veteran who signed a minor-league deal with the Penguins in the offseason, pounded home a rebound off a Jared McCann shot with 39 seconds left in the second period for his first goal since last March when he played
  
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