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• Man In Custody After Almost Hitting Officers With Car During Undercover Child Predator Investigation In Robinson Township

  06-12-2019 23:27
  
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Officials had to open fire at a suspect during an undercover child predator investigation after the individual almost hit officials with his car.
  On Thursday, agents with the Attorney General’s Office said they were posing as a 14-year-old boy online when they were contacted by Justin Torres.
  They say he tried to set up a meeting for sex at the Holiday Inn along Campbell’s Run Road.
  When he arrived, undercover agents confronted Torres, who was sitting
  
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• Chiefs-Patriots Previews: Can Pats Defense Contain Patrick Mahomes?

  06-12-2019 23:04
  
  (CBS Boston) — The Kansas City Chiefs (8-4) and New England Patriots (10-2) head into Week 14 as favorites in their respective divisions. The Chiefs recently dispatched with the Oakland Raiders, their only real AFC West challenge, in the kind of blowout win that removes all doubt about the division’s best team. The Patriots have won the AFC East the last 10 seasons, so another championship is almost expected. But their lackluster loss to the Houston Texans once again exposed their li
  
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• US Postal Service Gives Tips For Holiday Shipping

  06-12-2019 22:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s the holiday season, and the U.S. Postal Service is already hard at work. This year’s slogan: We’re Ready.
  At the North Huntington Carrier Annex, carriers are prepared to handle the heavy volumes of mail.
  “Our volume of parcels is three times as much. Three times? Easily… Maybe more,” said an employee.The postal carriers will be working extended hours, to make sure every package is delivered on time.
  They recommend the following
  
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• Brookville Police Chief Says His Stepson Was One Of The Teenagers Recorded Torturing An Injured Deer

  06-12-2019 22:24
  
  BROOKVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A police chief in Jefferson County has confirmed that his stepson is one of the two teenagers who were recorded torturing an injured deer.KDKA’s Chris Hoffman says Brookville solicitor Jim Dennison was told by Police Chief Vince Markle that his 18-year-old stepson Alex Smith is pictured in the video.
  The disturbing video, which has caused public outrage, surfaced over the weekend. The video shows two teens appearing to stomp on and kick an injured deer. They
  
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• Governor Puts House On Timetable To Pass Minimum Wage Bill

  06-12-2019 22:14
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf is putting the state House of Representatives on a timeline to pass legislation to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.The Democratic governor’s office said Friday that the Republican-controlled chamber has until the end of the month. Otherwise, Wolf’s office says he’ll let a rule-making board vote on a regulatory measure to extend overtime pay eligibility to tens of thousands of workers.The Republican-controlled Senate last month
  
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• Penn State Announces Contract Extension For Football Coach James Franklin

  06-12-2019 22:03
  
  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (KDKA) — Penn State has agreed to a contract extension for football coach James Franklin through 2025.The university announced the news on Friday in a release.
  Other terms were not immediately available.“It’s not often a coach gets an opportunity to move back to their home state and coach the team they grew up watching,” Franklin said in a university-issued release. “It’s even more rare that it’s a school as rich in history and traditi
  
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• Phone Scammer Impersonates Police Lieutenant, Sheriff Office Investigating

  06-12-2019 22:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office sent out an announcement today about recent spam calls from a person claiming to be a lieutenant from the Sheriff’s office.The spam caller is identifying themself as Lieutenant Conor Mullen. The caller then claims to people that they have outstanding issues, jury duty or an unpaid summons, and that a warrant has been placed out for them. The caller then requests funding in the form of money orders and gift cards.The Sher
  
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• 3 Fired From West Virginia Agency After Apparent Nazi Salute Photo

  06-12-2019 21:56
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Three people have been fired and 34 suspended after a photo surfaced of a West Virginia corrections officer trainee class giving what appears to be the Nazi salute, officials said Friday.
  West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety Secretary Jeff Sandy said two training instructors and one cadet were fired after the agency released the image Thursday. Thirty-four other employees, including the trainees in the photo, have been suspended without pa
  
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• JuJu Smith-Schuster Ruled Out Of Sunday’s Game Against Arizona Cardinals

  06-12-2019 21:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have ruled JuJu Smith-Schuster out of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
  The wide receiver is dealing with a knee injury and did not practice this week.
  Smith-Schuster has been out since injuring his knee against the Cleveland Browns.The Steelers will also be without running back James Conner.
  
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• Last hurrah: Port Authority offers free weekend rides in Downtown Pittsburgh on buses being retired

  06-12-2019 21:16
  
  The authority is running a free Downtown Pittsburgh loop on two Neoplan articulated buses that will be retired after 13 years of service. 
  
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• ‘My Hope Is That You Forgive Me’: Antonio Brown Issues Apology To ‘Anyone He Offended’

  06-12-2019 21:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After months of controversy and drama, Antonio Brown has issued an apology to everyone he offended in hopes that he can move on from his “minor setback.”
  In an Instagram post that went up Friday, Brown says that “sometimes when people are coming at you with false information and allegations, we handle ourselves in ways that we sometimes regret.”View this post on InstagramFirst and foremost,I’d like to apologize to my family, friends and any
  
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• ‘I Push Boundaries. If You Try To Silence Me, It Will Get Bad’: Jessica Kirson On Comedy Central Special ‘Talking To Myself’

  06-12-2019 20:42
  
  (CBS Local)– Jessica Kirson has been waiting for this moment for a long time.
  The stand-up comic has her own comedy special for the very first time and it is appearing on Comedy Central Friday night. In her special, Kirson talks about her family, performing for old people, being married to a woman, and UFO’s. The special is called “Bill Burr Presents Jessica Kirson: Talking To Myself” and Burr starts out the special by saying this should’ve happened for Kirson
  
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• Detectives Hopeful Surveillance Footage From Nevada Truck Stop Will Further Jaime Feden Investigation

  06-12-2019 20:36
  
  BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) – Detectives are now hoping surveillance footage from a truck stop in Nevada will answer remaining questions about the death of Bethel Park woman Jaime Feden.Detectives from Nevada are in Bethel Park as they continue their investigation into the death of Feden, who was found in the Nevada desert.
  The investigators from Lincoln County are working in partnership with Bethel Park Police on the case. The Nevada investigators were also in Bethel Park on Thursday.#NEW: In
  
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• Lower Burrell Police: Suspicious Man Tried To Get Girl Into His Van

  06-12-2019 20:12
  
  LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (KDKA) – Lower Burrel Police are investigating after a man driving a van allegedly opened the door and told a girl to get in.On Facebook, Lower Burrell police are warning police of a suspicious white male in his 60s driving a dark gray or black mini-van.
  Police say a middle school student reported that the driver had pulled up along side her and asked if she was someone.
  She reported said no then the driver told her she could “get in anyways.”
  According to th
  
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• Lower Burrell Police: Possible Child Luring A Misunderstanding With Rideshare Driver

  06-12-2019 20:12
  
  LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (KDKA) – A case of mistaken identity led to the Lower Burrell Police Department issuing an alert about a man possibly trying to get a girl into his van.
  The police said the man was a rideshare driver that mistakenly identified the juvenile as his customer.
  The correct customer was a short distance away from where the incident occurred.
  There is no cause for concern.
  
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• Lower Burrell Police: Mistaken Identity Led To Alert About Suspicious Man Trying To Get Girl Into His Van

  06-12-2019 20:12
  
  LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (KDKA) – A case of mistaken identity led to the Lower Burrell Police Department issuing an alert about a man trying to get a girl into his van.
  The police said the man was a ride share driver that mistakenly identified the juvenile as his customer.
  The correct customer was a short distance away from where the incident occurred.
  There is no cause for concern.
  
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• 18 Pittsburgh Public Schools Tested Positive For Lead

  06-12-2019 20:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools have released results after retesting water fixtures for lead for nine months. 18 schools tested positive for lead.
  The recommended level is 15 parts per billion. All fixtures where lead exceeded 15 ppb were immediately shut off and signage prohibiting usage was posted. Immediate action was taken by the district to repair or replace the contaminated fixtures.
  The total cost for testing at 70 district facilities was approximately $242,403.
  The f
  
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• Jury finds man not guilty in 2017 Pitcairn homicide

  06-12-2019 20:03
  
  Jamal Pamplin was charged in the shooting death of Anthony Bailey, 27, of Penn Hills.
  
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• Fire Breaks Out At Pittsburgh Techincal College

  06-12-2019 18:57
  
  OAKDALE, Pa. (KDKA) — The fire started at an apartment unit inside the Westpointe Apartments in Robinson Township. KDKA spoke to a student who lives inside who said he jumped out of his apartment window.
  “I woke up, couldn’t breathe, thought something smelled weird,” said Brendan Conklin, a Pittsburgh Technical College student.Brendan Conklin says he’s doing okay but is shaken up after escaping thick smoke and flames inside his apartment.
  “From what I know, it
  
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• ‘A Lot Of It Is Trying To Erase Shame About Stuff’: Abby McEnany On Showtime’s ‘Work In Progress’

  06-12-2019 18:23
  
  (CBS Local)– This weekend is a big one for Abby McEnany.
  The improv comedian will debut her brand new show on Showtime called “Work In Progress” about a 45-year-old woman named Abby who explores identity, sexuality and relationships. McEnany stars in the show and co-created the series with Tim Mason. While the show dives into incredibly important topics, McEnany has been doing that on stage with her comedy for a long time.
  “It wasn’t hard to talk about this stu
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Joe Musgrove Surprises SWAT Officers By Delivering Pizzas

  06-12-2019 18:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Joe Musgrove spent his birthday serving meals at the Light of Life Rescue Mission. As it turns out, his heartwarming good deeds were even more widespread.
  Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 shared photos of Joe Musgrove delivering more than a dozen pizzas to SWAT officers this week.He walked in and surprised officers with his act of kindness. “Pretty impressive given the fact that it was his birthday,” says the post.
  Police say Joe talked to
  
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• Governor Commutes Life Sentences Of 8 More Prisoners

  06-12-2019 18:07
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf is commuting the life sentences of eight more people in prison, bringing the total to 19 since he took office in 2015.
  Wolf’s office said Thursday all eight have used their time in prison to rehabilitate themselves, remained largely free of any incident and shown remorse for their actions and victims.Wolf’s office says those receiving a commutation for a life sentence must go to a halfway house for a year, after which they are under parole s
  
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• ‘The L Is Still Love’: Jennifer Beals And Katherine Moennig Discuss ‘The L Word: Generation Q’

  06-12-2019 18:00
  
  The “L” word is back. SHOWTIME’s hit series is back with an all-new series called The L Word: Generation Q, which premieres this Sunday night, December 8th, at 10 PM ET/PT. Ten years after we last left them, we now find Bette (Jennifer Bearls) running for mayor of Los Angeles; Shane (Katherine Moennig) as she returns to the city after a setback; and Alice (Leisha Hailey) learning to balance co-parenting with her fiancée Nat (guest star Stephanie Allynne) and Nat’s
  
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• Pennsylvania Man Charged In Connection To Theater Shooting

  06-12-2019 18:00
  
  SHILOH, Penn. (AP) – Authorities say a Pennsylvania man has been arrested in connection to a fatal movie theater shooting.West Manchester Police Chief John Snyder says 19-year-old Jalen Luis Bellaflores has been charged with homicide and conspiracy to commit homicide.Authorities say Andre Maurice White Jr. was found motionless Monday at Regal Cinemas 13 on the floor of theater No. 6 with multiple gunshot wounds on Dec. 2. York County Coroner Pam Gay says White died of multiple gunshot woun
  
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• Another Arrest Made In Carrick Double Shooting

  06-12-2019 17:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police have arrested 25-year-old Steven Hill from Pittsburgh’s Mt. Oliver neighborhood in connection with the double shooting in Carrick last month.The violent robbery of two teenagers occurred on the 2000 block of Dellrose Street on Nov. 14. The teenagers were ganged up on by three men, which have now been identified as Hill, Desmond Jones and Cody Smith. Smith shot one teenager in the head and the other one in the shoulder. Both of the victims s
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Justin Schultz From Injured Reserve, Zach Trotman Reassigned To Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

  06-12-2019 17:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Defenseman Zach Trotman has been re-assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Justin Shultz has been activated from injured reserve.
  The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday that Schultz has been activated after missing the past seven games with a lower-body injury.
  GUESS WHO HAS BEEN ACTIVATED FROM IR?pic.twitter.com/l3ErtzhcC4
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 6, 2019https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
  Trotman, who appeared in five games
  
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• WWE’s Xavier Woods Embraces Inner Media Maven As Achilles Heals

  06-12-2019 17:34
  
  (CBSNY/CBS Local) — WWE Superstar Xavier Woods is expected to be out of action for the foreseeable future after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his left ankle in October. And while he is unable to hone his craft in the ring, he is picking up a new skill — the ability to write with his toes. It may sound strange, but the peculiar task is part of a grueling rehabilitation regimen the popular wrestler must perform to strengthen the damaged heel, as he eyes a return to the ring that cou
  
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• Brookville Police Chief Says His Stepson Was One Of The Males Recorded Torturing An Injured Deer

  06-12-2019 17:24
  
  BROOKVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A police chief in Jefferson County has confirmed that his stepson is one of the two males who were recorded torturing an injured deer.KDKA’s Chris Hoffman says the City of Brookville solicitor was told by Police Chief Vince Markle that his stepson is pictured in the video.
  The disturbing video, which has caused public outrage, surfaced over the weekend. The video shows two males appearing to stomp on and kick an injured deer. They were also laughing and pulli
  
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• Mount Oliver man charged in robbery, shooting incident

  06-12-2019 17:00
  
  The Allegheny County Sheriff’s department arrested Steven Hill, 25, of Mt. Oliver Thursday.
  
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• PTL Links: December 6, 2019

  06-12-2019 16:04
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:All-Clad Metalcrafters
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  Superpower Dogs Trailer & Carnegie Science Center
  Phipps Holiday Magic
  Canonsburg Old Fashioned ChristmasPuppy Penguin On Social Media:PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Lane Restriction In Place On Route 28 North After Large Truck Spills Mud, Dirt On Road

  06-12-2019 15:56
  
  MILLVALE, Pa. (KDKA) – Traffic is backing up on Route 28 after a “large truck” lost its load of mud and dirt, spilling it all over the road.
  According to the Millvale Borough Police Department, Route 28 North between the Millvale on-ramp and the Etna exit is down to one lane.Police say a large truck lost its load, and now a pile of mud and dirt is blocking the lane.
  (Photo Credit: Millvale Borough Police Department/Facebook)
  PennDOT crews are currently cleaning up, say police.
  
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• Person Flown To Hospital Following Crash That Shut Down Route 981

  06-12-2019 15:41
  
  LOYALHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – One person was flown to the hospital after a vehicle crash with entrapment prompted the closure of Route 981 in Loyalhanna Township.
  State Route 981 in Loyalhanna Township, Westmoreland County was closed this morning for a crash.
  UPDATE: The driver was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital. There is now single-lane alternating traffic on PA-981. @KDKA https://t.co/y765w9L1iO
  — Celina Pompeani (@CelinaPompeani) December 6, 2019
  Dispatchers say a driver was f
  
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• Case Filed For 3 Men Accusing Pittsburgh-Area Catholic Priests Of Sexual Abuse

  06-12-2019 15:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Cases have been filed for three men who accuse Pittsburgh-area Catholic priests for sexually abusing them.New Hope for Sex Abuse Survivors Matthews & Associates Law Firm is holding a Friday morning press conference to talk about the cases filed for three alleged sexual abuse victims.
  The firm says one or two of the plaintiffs will attend and that the petitions filed are significant not just for the victims, but for others.They say arguments for alleged “fraudu
  
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• Fantasy Football Start And Sit: Miles Sanders A Top 10 RB Option As Eagles Face Giants

  06-12-2019 15:03
  
  (CBS Local/CBS Philly)- Congratulations, you have made it through another fantasy football season! If you are in the playoffs and in the hunt for the championship, obviously, the matchups over the next few weeks will be supremely important as you chase that elusive title. On the flip side, maybe your league has a consolation bracket that determines whether or not you will have the top pick if you win it (like mine). Either way, just because the regular season is over, doesn’t mean that the
  
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• Buying Here: A grand duplex in Squirrel Hill priced at $795,000

  06-12-2019 14:00
  
  The Tudor at 5800 Wilkins Ave. in Squirrel Hill has two units with a total of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. 
  
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• A visual love letter to a Bauhaus landmark in Shadyside

  06-12-2019 14:00
  
  The Frank family home in Shadyside was designed by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Before Temps In The 50s, We’ll Have To Get Through A Cold Front

  06-12-2019 13:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We have some temps in the 50s on the way later next week, but we’ll have to first get through an incoming cold front.
  As cool as it has been, you may not be too happy thinking about a cool front bringing even cooler air to the area.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  This morning will be dry with overcast skies back after a little sunshine broke through clouds on Thursday. As cold front passes by, KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley says we can expect a couple of hours of light rain.
  
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• Robinson Twp. Apartment Building Evacuated While Crews Battle 2-Alarm Fire

  06-12-2019 12:30
  
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Crews are on scene of a two-alarm fire at a Robinson Township apartment building.Heavy smoke and flames can be seen pouring from the structure on the 1000 block of Westpointe Drive in Robinson Township.Dispatchers say the building has been evacuated as firefighters work to contain the fire, which broke out around 5:45 a.m. Friday morning.No injuries have been reported yet.The Westpointe Apartments are listed under the address of 1000 Westpointe Drive.Stay wi
  
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• 2 Injured As Fire Forces Students From Apartment Building In Robinson Twp.

  06-12-2019 12:30
  
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Crews are on scene of a two-alarm fire at a Robinson Township apartment building.
  The blaze started on the 1000 block of Westpointe Drive in Robinson Township, near the Mall at Robinson.BREAKING: Apt. fire in Robinson Township. Students at Pittsburgh Technical College lived inside, they were evacuated. More on @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zX7tUFlogb
  — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) December 6, 2019
  Dispatchers say the building was evacuated as firefighters wor
  
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• 2 Injured As Fire Forces Pittsburgh Technical College Students From Apartments In Robinson Twp.

  06-12-2019 12:30
  
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Crews are on scene of a two-alarm fire at a Robinson Township apartment building.
  The blaze started on the 1000 block of Westpointe Drive in Robinson Township, near the Mall at Robinson.BREAKING: Apt. fire in Robinson Township. Students at Pittsburgh Technical College lived inside, they were evacuated. More on @KDKA pic.twitter.com/zX7tUFlogb
  — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) December 6, 2019
  Dispatchers say the building was evacuated as firefighters wor
  
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• Ellwood City Medical Center Facing Layoffs Amid Closure Of Emergency Room

  06-12-2019 06:10
  
  ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (KDKA) — Nearly 100 people are being laid off amid the closure of the emergency room at the Ellwood City Medical Center.Ninety-two people were laid off, officials said on Thursday.
  The emergency room was shut down last week by the State Department of Health, which said there were serious violations.
  Sources told KDKA a CT scan machine malfunctioned at the hospital and the area was evacuated.
  
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• Man Accused In Mt. Lebanon Church Vandalism Spree That Includes Smashing Windows, Doors And Trying To Start Fire

  06-12-2019 05:50
  
  Mt. Lebanon (KDKA) — A man is facing charges for allegedly vandalizing three Mt. Lebanon churches, including trying to light one of the structures on fire.St. Bernard, Mount Lebanon United Methodist, and Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Churchs are still cleaning up the damage on Thursday night.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Windows and a door to Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s preschool and nursey were shattered and white paint was scattered on the property.
  “We were
  
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• Man Accused In Mt. Lebanon Church Vandalism Spree That Included Smashing Windows, Doors And Trying To Start Fire

  06-12-2019 05:50
  
  Mt. Lebanon (KDKA) — A man is facing charges for allegedly vandalizing three Mt. Lebanon churches, including trying to light one of the structures on fire.Police say 21-year-old Triston Crooks smashed doors and windows at St. Bernard, Mount Lebanon United Methodist, and Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Churchs on Wednesday evening.
  They also say he tried to light the Methodist church on fire.
  All of the churches are within walking distance along Washington Rd.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
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• Shaler mother charged with felony in case of severely injured infant

  06-12-2019 05:29
  
  The infant’s father, Jamie E. Easley, 40, of Shaler, was charged in September after the doctors found the infant had multiple injuries, including 19 fractured ribs and two skull fractures.
  
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• Krampus Helps Pittsburghers Celebrate Darker Side Of The Holidays

  06-12-2019 05:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A darker side of the holidays was front and center at Market Square’s Christmas Village.
  Dozens of people lined up to celebrate Krampusnacht and take photos with Krampus, a half-demon, half-goat figure, on Thursday.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Krampus is a creepy character that is part of Krampus Nights.
  It is traditionally celebrated in many European counties on Christmas eve.
  
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• Shots Fired During Undercover Child Predator Investigation

  06-12-2019 04:51
  
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Officials were involved in a shooting with a suspect during an undercover child predator investigation, the Attorney General’s office said.Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office said on Thursday no one was injured during the incident.The suspect was apprehended, and officials are investigating.No other information was released.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Oversight board approves $75,000 to continue naloxone program at Allegheny County Jail

  06-12-2019 03:23
  
  Jail staff began giving naloxone kits to every discharged inmate in 2019, county officials said.
  
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• 93-Year-Old Toymaker From Fayette County Makes 300 Wooden Trucks As Toys For The Holidays

  06-12-2019 03:08
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KDKA) — A 93-year-old toymaker is helping make sure hundreds of local kids are getting handmade toys for the holidays.(Photo Credit: PSP Troop B/Twitter)
  Ed Higinbotham made 300 wooden trucks in his home workshop in Georges Township, Fayette County.
  A state trooper picked the toys up on Thursday.
  Uniontown State Police will distribute the trucks to pre-schools and other groups in the community.
  “We know he makes these handmade,” state trooper Robert Broadwater s
  
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• 93-Year-Old Toymaker From Fayette County Makes 300 Wooden Trucks As Holiday Toys

  06-12-2019 03:08
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KDKA) — A 93-year-old toymaker is helping make sure hundreds of local kids are getting handmade toys for the holidays.(Photo Credit: PSP Troop B/Twitter)
  Ed Higinbotham made 300 wooden trucks in his home workshop in Georges Township, Fayette County.
  A state trooper picked the toys up on Thursday.
  The Uniontown State Police will distribute the trucks to pre-schools and other groups in the community.
  “We know he makes these handmade,” state trooper Robert Broadwat
  
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• ‘We Are Definitely Not Close To Being Done Yet;” Pitt Volleyball Has High Hopes Headed Into NCAA Tournament

  06-12-2019 02:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pitt volleyball has high hopes headed into the NCAA Tournament.
  The Panthers (29-1) were awarded a No. 6 seed for the tournament after winning their third ACC title in three years.
  “This season has been awesome. It has been really special. … We are definitely not close to being done yet,” outside hitter Kayla Lund said.Lund was recently named the ACC’s Player of the Year.
  She is the first player in Pitt volleyball history to earn the honor.
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