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• Three Men Arrested In Robbery And Home Invasion In Brighton Heights

  21-12-2019 23:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three men have been arrested in connection to a home invasion and robbery in Brighton Heights.On Monday night, officers were sent to a home on Woods Run Avenue for a burglary.According to police, three armed men entered the home dressed in all black clothing and ski masks. They ordered the occupants of the home to give them money while holding them at gunpoint.The three men then fled the home with approximately $2,000 in a silver pickup truck which police then spotted o
  
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• Police Searching For Third Suspect In Brighton Heights Home Invasion

  21-12-2019 23:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two men were arrested and police are searching for a third in connection to a robbery and home invasion in Brighton Heights.
  On Monday night, officers were sent to a home on Woods Run Avenue for a burglary.According to police, three armed men entered the home dressed in all black clothing and ski masks. They ordered the occupants of the home to give them money while holding them at gunpoint.The three men then fled the home with approximately $2,000 in a silver pickup tr
  
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• U.S. Forest Service Halts W. Va Logging Project To Protect Endangered Fish

  21-12-2019 23:03
  
  ELKINS, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service has halted a logging project in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest to protect an endangered fish.
  The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of Blackwater submitted objections in July to the project to protect the endangered candy darter.
  The Center for Biological Diversity said in a news release the project would likely have caused significant erosion and sent sediment into rivers and streams, threatening the rare fish.
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• ‘Mr. Christmas Tree’ Roaming The Streets Of New York City

  21-12-2019 22:09
  
  (CNN) — There’s a man dressed as a Christmas tree roaming the streets of the Big Apple.
  He’s Mr. Christmas Tree, and he’s fast become one of New York City’s most beloved holiday characters.
  Thomas Liberto, 46, has been making his holiday trip dressed as a Christmas tree for the past five years, visiting the city every year and reminding New Yorkers to smile every once in a while.
  A native of Bel Air, Maryland, Liberto told CNN he “figured New York was missing
  
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• Mountaineers Win Third Straight, Beat Youngstown State 72-64

  21-12-2019 21:45
  
  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – Oscar Tshiebwe scored 19 points and Derek Culver added 15 as No. 25 West Virginia overcame Youngstown State for a 75-64 victory Saturday.
  West Virginia (10-1) scored the game’s eight points to seal its third straight game since its only loss against St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. The Mountaineers were playing as a ranked team for the first time this season.
  The inside duo of Tshiebwe and Culver eventually proved to be too much for upset-mind Youngs
  
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• Man Sentenced To Life In Slaying Of Girlfriend Amid Breakup

  21-12-2019 21:22
  
  ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man convicted of stabbing his girlfriend to death amid an impending breakup last year has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole.
  James Gilbert, 25, read a statement of apology before he was sentenced Friday in Erie County Court, the Erie Times-News reported.
  “I beat myself up every single day over what has happened,” he said.
  Gilbert was convicted last month of first-degree murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and possess
  
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• The Annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market Draws To A Close On Monday

  21-12-2019 20:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Saturday and Sunday mark the last weekend people can visit the annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market before it closes on Monday.Vendor booths are open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Santa’s House is open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. More than 26 vendors set up their booths for this year’s market.Local artists like Maya Jones and groups like the Western Orthodox Church will perf
  
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• Ohio Appeals Court Overturns Part Of Ban On Homeless Camp

  21-12-2019 19:22
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge’s ban on homeless camps in the county that includes Cincinnati can apply to public land but not to private property, an Ohio appeals court has ruled.
  The First District Court of Appeals issued its ruling Friday in a lawsuit filed against Hamilton County Judge Robert Ruehlman by the ACLU of Ohio on behalf of New Prospect Baptist Church in Cincinnati.
  The church sought to create a refuge for the homeless on its 4-acre property in the city’s Roselawn neig
  
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• Trailer Truck Accident Dents Roadway, Cuts Off Power In Parts Of Collinsburg

  21-12-2019 18:12
  
  COLLINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — An accident involving a trailer truck halted traffic, dented a guardrail and cut off power in the surrounding area of Route 136 early Saturday morning in Collinsburg.Crews are working on scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident with a trailer truck over the hillside-Route 136 at Coal Hollow…
  Posted by Collinsburg Volunteer Fire Company on Saturday, December 21, 2019
  Posted by Collinsburg Volunteer Fire Company on Saturday, December 21, 2019The Collinsbur
  
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• Man struck, dragged by vehicle in Butler County shopping plaza

  21-12-2019 17:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred about 1:45 p.m. at Moraine Pointe Plaza in Butler Township.
  
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• House Catches Fire In Wilkinsburg Overnight

  21-12-2019 17:31
  
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Firefighters battled a house fire early Saturday morning in Wilkinsburg.Dispatchers said it happened just after 1:00 a.m. on Rebecca Ave. between Center St. and Mill St.No one was hurt in the fire.The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Officials are investigating.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.
  
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• Ohio Police Pursuit Ends With Suspect Killing 13-year-old

  21-12-2019 17:11
  
  EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — A police chase that began with a carjacking in Cleveland ended with a 15-year-old suspect striking and killing a teenage girl in a neighboring city, authorities said.
  The girl has been identified as 13-year-old Tamia Chappman, a sixth-grade student at an elementary school in East Cleveland. A gun was confiscated from the 15-year-old during his arrest. Police are searching for a second suspect who fled on foot.
  The chase began with the 15-year-old robbing a man o
  
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• Winter Solstice 2019: A Short Day That’s Long On Ancient Traditions

  21-12-2019 16:03
  
  (CNN) — For six months now, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere — but that’s about to reverse itself.
  Winter solstice, the shortest day of 2019, will be Saturday, December 21. Or it will be Sunday, December 22. Which day is it for you? It all depends on your time zone.
  CNN meteorologists Dave Hennen, Judson Jones and Brandon Miller help us understand the science and timing behind the solstice. And then we’ll explore some
  
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• Steel Manufacturer’s Cost-Cutting Efforts Continue

  21-12-2019 15:23
  
  CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Cost cutting efforts at an Ohio steel manufacturer eliminated 14 percent of the workforce over the last year, the company said.
  TimkenSteel recently eliminated 55 salary positions and ended a scholarship program for children of employees, The Canton Repository reported.
  Early this year, the company set a goal for improved profitability of approximately $50 million per year, with $35 million realized this year. Job cuts, including some top management positions, started i
  
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• Hallmark Recalls Candles For “Fire And Laceration Hazards”

  21-12-2019 15:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hallmark has recalled a specific candle product that has been sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
  Hallmark and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that Frosted Balsam jar candles pose fire and laceration hazards and are recalling the product.
  (Photo Credit: CPSC)
  The following is a detailed description of the product:green color
  three wicks
  metal top
  5 inches high and 4.5 inches in diameter
  Hallmark, frosted balsam and an image of a snowy
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: No White Christmas Expected For This Year

  21-12-2019 14:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh has a beautiful weekend and holiday week ahead.There is a cold start to the morning, but clouds will break for sunshine this afternoon, and temperatures will be above normal in the mid 40 degree range.Winter begins at 11:19 p.m. so Sunday will be the first full day of winter. It will stay sunny with highs a little bit warmer, and by Monday temperatures will be in the 50 degree range through Christmas with partly cloudy skies.No white Christmas this year!
  
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• Officials Caution Holiday Travelers About Traffic Delays, Crashes

  21-12-2019 13:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Officials are cautioning those traveling for the holidays that this weekend will be one of the busiest for traffic and to expect delays.More than an estimated a third of Americans are traveling for the holidays in Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike is expecting this year to set a record number of travelers on the road.Over 6 million drivers are expected to be traveling for the holidays, according to officials from the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
  If you're traveling
  
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• Jarry, McCann Help Penguins Get Past Oilers

  21-12-2019 06:08
  
  EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Tristan Jarry made 26 saves, Jared McCann scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Friday night.
  Chad Ruhwedel, Joseph Blandisi, Kris Letang and Brandon Tanev also scored for the Penguins, who have won four straight.
  Zack Kassian and Riley Sheahan scored for the Oilers, who have lost six of their last seven.
  The Penguins scored eight minutes into the first period. Oilers goaltender Mike Smith got a piece of a Ruhwedel’s point shot, o
  
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• Allegheny County Officials Respond To Vehicle Rollover Into Creek

  21-12-2019 04:36
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — Officials responded after a vehicle rolled into a creek in Lincoln.
  (Photo Credit: Central Volunteer Fire Company of Elizabeth Township)
  The incident happened on Lovedale Road on Friday night.
  There was no entrapment.
  No word on any injuries or how the driver lost control of the vehicle.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Allegheny County Officials Respond To Vehicle Rollover Into A Creek

  21-12-2019 04:36
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — Officials responded after a vehicle rolled into a creek in Lincoln.
  (Photo Credit: Central Volunteer Fire Company of Elizabeth Township)
  The incident happened on Lovedale Road on Friday night.
  There was no entrapment.
  No word on any injuries or how the driver lost control of the vehicle.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Allegheny County Officials On Scene Of Vehicle Rollover Into A Creek

  21-12-2019 04:36
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — Officials are on the scene after a vehicle rolled into a creek in Lincoln.
  (Photo Credit: Central Volunteer Fire Company of Elizabeth Township)
  The incident happened on Lovedale Road on Friday night.
  There is no entrapment.
  No word on any injuries.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• 1 Person Injured After Driver Crashes Into Hill District Shop ‘N Save

  21-12-2019 03:37
  
  HILL DISTRICT (KDKA) — One person was hurt when a driver crashed into the old Shop ‘n Save in the Hill District.
  The car hit the side of the building but did not go through the structure.
  Police have not yet said what caused the crash.
  The call came in around 8:40 p.m. on Friday.
  
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• Justin Champagnie Leads Pitt To Rout Of Binghamton

  21-12-2019 03:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Champagnie had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead Pittsburgh to a 79-53 rout of Binghamton on Friday.
  Champagnie, a freshman, recorded his second double-double while shooting 7 of 14 from the floor.
  The Panthers started the game 0 for 5 from the floor, but responded to shoot 44% on the night and did not trail after the first six minutes of the game.
  Trey McGowens had 13 points and hit 2 of 5 from 3-point range. Ryan Murphy had 11 points and was 3 of 7 from beyond th
  
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• Ravens-Browns Preview: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Look To Clinch Home Field

  21-12-2019 02:50
  
  (CBS Baltimore) — The Baltimore Ravens (12-2) have the inside track on home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Led by MVP candidate and breakout star Lamar Jackson, the Ravens have become the team to beat down the homestretch. The Cleveland Browns (6-8) are barely holding on to their last shred of playoff hope. The Browns haven’t really improved on their almost-.500 2018, and Baker Mayfield hasn’t emerged as the high-end starter last season portended. But the team and May
  
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• “Make Yourself at Home Bandit”: County police identify man who robbed Meadows

  21-12-2019 01:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rhodes is also suspected of committing a dozen similar-style robberies in several U.S. states in which he hid in establishments overnight,”thus earning the moniker the ‘Make Yourself at Home Bandit.’”
  
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• Lawsuit Challenges Pennsylvania State Police Over New ‘Ghost Gun’ Policy

  21-12-2019 01:16
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Businesses that manufacture frames that can be built into working firearms sued Pennsylvania’s attorney general on Friday, five days after he issued a legal opinion classifying the products as guns under state law.
  The Commonwealth Court lawsuit asks a state judge to stop the state police from implementing any new policy, including background checks, based on the written opinion the agency received Monday from Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
  Shapiro t
  
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• More Than $1.7 Million Raised For Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund

  21-12-2019 01:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Once again, KDKA’s viewers came through in a big way.
  On Thursday night, KDKA asked for help during the 66th Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Benefit Show.
  With your help, $1,739,406 was raised for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children’s Hospital.
  The fund ensures that no child is denied medical care because their family cannot afford it.
  
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• Steelers Make $20,000 Donation To Pittsburgh Police Fund

  21-12-2019 01:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers, along with Maurkice Pouncey, made a $20,000 donation to the Pittsburgh Police Fund as part of their Social Justice Grant program.The program helps support community efforts and the Steelers made their donation to Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert at the Church of the Holy Cross.“I know it’s a cliche thing to say the NFL is giving money, but these organizations, with what they are trying to do for people, they need money,” Pouncey sai
  
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• World War II, Korean War And Vietnam War Veteran Earns Duquesne Presidential Medal

  21-12-2019 00:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Duquesne University honored one of its most accomplished graduates.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Friday, Vince Tocci was honored with the Presidential Medal for Exemplary Service.Tocci, of Carnegie, has lived quite a life of service.
  He was a student at Duquesne, went to serve in World War II and came back for his Master’s before serving in the Korean War.
  He later served in Vietnam.
  
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• Preliminary Survey Ahead Of 2020 Census Suggests Pittsburgh, Allegheny County May Have Halted Decline In Population

  21-12-2019 00:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City of Pittsburgh has lost half its population in the past 60 years.
  And it’s not much better for Allegheny County.
  But new census estimates suggest that the population is finally showing signs of stability.
  “I think it is great for our region that we are stabilizing in population,” said Jessica Mooney, who manages the Complete Count Committee, a joint city-county program with 30 organizations.
  The good news of population stabilization comes just
  
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• Former Steeler Kameron Kelly Facing Multiple Charges After Refusing To Leave Mario’s South Side Saloon

  21-12-2019 00:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A witness sent KDKA video of former Steeler Kameron Kelly in handcuffs being placed in a Pittsburgh Police cruiser.“He just had one drink when he was here then left like 10 minutes later,” said bartender Hannah Steele.Steele waited on Kelly at Local Bar and Kitchen before she says he left to go to Mario’s across the street.“He was super chill and relaxed. Wasn’t acting crazy or anything while he was in Local,” said Steele.
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