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• Part Of The Mon Wharf Will Re-Open Monday

  22-12-2019 23:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A part of the Mon Wharf will be open on Monday, December 23.It had been closed due to flooding earlier this week which left several parking spaces covered with mud, water, and debris. Other spots had frozen over, causing cleanup to be difficult.Nearly 300 parking spaces will be open on the Stanwix Street side.The spaces will be available to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  
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• Steelers Road To The Postseason Narrows After 16-10 Loss To Jets

  22-12-2019 22:48
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Le’Veon Bell helped deal his former team’s playoff hopes a big blow, leading the New York Jets to a 16-10 victory over the banged-up Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
  The Steelers (8-7) entered the game controlling their postseason destiny and would have clinched a berth with wins in their final two games, but now need some help. Pittsburgh now needs to win next week at Baltimore to stay in the mix.
  The Steelers also have more injury concerns as runnin
  
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• W. Va Pharmacy Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Charge

  22-12-2019 22:31
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia pharmacy has pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge.
  Meds2Go Express Pharmacy in the Lincoln County community of Alum Creek admitted in federal court to conspiring with a pain clinic in 2014 and 2015 to dispense compound opioids that were not for legitimate medical purposes, prosecutors said.
  Prosecutors said the pharmacy ignored numerous red flags, among them cash-only transactions, that should have prevented them from dispensing prescriptions
  
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• Thousands Gather At Stonehenge To Celebrate Winter Solstice

  22-12-2019 21:41
  
  (CNN) — On the shortest day of the year, 5,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice Sunday.
  Stonehenge is the UK’s most famous site for solstice celebrations. On the winter solstice, visitors have the rare opportunity to enter the towering, mysterious stone circle for a sunrise ceremony run by local pagan and druid groups.
  Rebecca Henderson from Southampton, Hampshire, told CNN that this was a bucket-list experience for her.
  “There’s something ve
  
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• Homeowner Fends Off Home Invasion, Police Searching For Intruder

  22-12-2019 21:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police were called to an attempted home invasion in Dormont early Sunday morning.The attempted invasion and robbery happened on the 1500 block of Kelton Avenue at 8:45 a.m.Dormont Police arrived at the scene and found the man who was leasing the residence that was almost broken into.KDKA’s Lindsay Ward Reports:
   
  The resident said that he heard noises at the door of his apartment and that another man, 28-year-old Joel Hatfield, tried to force his way into the
  
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• Homeowner Fends Off Home Invader, Police Searching For Intruder

  22-12-2019 21:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dormont Police were called to an attempted home invasion in Dormont early Sunday morning.The attempted invasion and robbery happened on the 1500 block of Kelton Avenue at 8:45 a.m. Dormont Police arrived at the scene and found the man who was leasing the residence that was almost broken into.The resident said that he heard noises at the door of his apartment and that another man, 28-year-old Joel Hatfield, tried to force his way into the apartment with a knife. The resi
  
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• Steelers Quarterback Mason Rudolph Suffers Shoulder Injury, Questionable To Return Against Jets

  22-12-2019 21:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Mason Rudolph suffered a shoulder injury against the Jets and is questionable to return.#Steelers QB Mason Rudolph sustained a left shoulder injury and is questionable to return to today's game.
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 22, 2019
  Rudolph took over for Hodges in the game after two interceptions by Hodges.He joins James Conner and Maurkice Pouncey as Steelers who have been injured in this game.
  
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• Steelers Center Maurkice Pouncey Leaves Game Against Jets, Questionable To Return

  22-12-2019 21:19
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (KDKA) — Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey left the game against the Jets with a knee injury.#Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey suffered a knee injury and is questionable to return to today's game.
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 22, 2019
  Pouncey was helped off the field and then taken to the locker room on the medical cart.His status to return is questionable.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Water Main Break Impedes Traffic On McKnight Road

  22-12-2019 20:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — McKnight Road is closed northbound from the McIntyre jughandle to Peebles Road after a large water main break.
  The main occurred around the 8000 block of McKnight Road near the Ross-McCandless line. There is also a reported water shortage in the area due to the main break.Ross/McCandless:Water shortage/outage due to large water main break – 8000 block McKnight Rd near the Ross-McCandless line. NB McKnight Road is closed from McIntyre jughandle to Peebles.
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• James Conner Pulled From Game After Injuring Thigh

  22-12-2019 20:07
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (KDKA) — Running back James Conner was pulled from Sunday’s game, and his return to the game is questionable.
  #Steelers RB James Conner sustained a thigh injury and is questionable to return to today's game.
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 22, 2019
  Conner’s thigh was hurt after being tackled in the second quarter.The Steelers are playing against the Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  
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• James Conner Not Returning Against Jets

  22-12-2019 20:07
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (KDKA) — Running back James Conner was pulled from Sunday’s game, and it has been confirmed he will not return to play against the Jets.
  INJURY UPDATE: #Steelers RB James Conner has been downgraded to OUT for today's game. https://t.co/bzaOsfkh2J
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 22, 2019
  Conner’s thigh was hurt after being tackled in the second quarter.The Steelers are playing against the Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  
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• Man Charged In Alleged Murder Plot Targeting Ex-Prosecutor

  22-12-2019 19:50
  
  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been charged in an alleged murder-for-hire plot against a former Pennsylvania prosecutor that involved two current or former prison inmates, authorities said.
  Dana Elroy Smith, 56, of State College, faces charges in Luzerne County of criminal solicitation of criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy, state police said.
  Police allege that information including the victim’s description and home address was sent to potential “hit men.” Inv
  
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• Canine Companions Wrap Presents For Donations

  22-12-2019 19:29
  
  CRANBERRY, Pa. (KDKA) — The Canine Companions For Independence organization visited a Barnes & Noble store in Cranberry today and gift-wrapped for donations to their organization.(Photo Credit: Kathy Hostetter/KDKA)
  As part of their campaign, they brought along Ivanna, a puppy that is being trained by the group. Canine Companions trains service dogs to help children, adults and veterans with disabilities.(Photo Credit: Kathy Hostetter/KDKA)
  Photo Credit: Kathy Hostetter/KDKA
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• Penguins Reassign Blandisi, Di Pauli and Czuczman to Wilkes-Barre, Scranton

  22-12-2019 18:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned forwards Joseph Blandisi, Thomas Di Pauli and defenseman Kevin Czuczman to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League.Vice President and General Manager Jim Rutherford announced the news today.25-year-old Blandisi played 16 games with Pittsburgh. 25-year-old Di Pauli played in 19 games and 28-year-old Czuczman played 21 games for WBS Penguins this season.The Penguins will play against the Nashville Predators
  
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• Fog And Ice Cause At Least 35 Cars To Pile Up On A Highway In Virginia

  22-12-2019 18:00
  
  (CNN) — Between 35 and 45 vehicles crashed in a chain reaction on I-64 in eastern Virginia on Sunday morning because of fog and ice, authorities said.
  The pileup, about 50 miles east of Richmond, closed both sides of the interstate, authorities said. Photos from the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police show the extent of the backup and damage.
  Photo Credit: Virginia State Police
  The Sheriff’s Office said 45 vehicles had crashed, while the Virginia State
  
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• Fire Engulfs Home After Stove Reportedly Malfunctions

  22-12-2019 17:09
  
  ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A fire has engulfed a home in Elizabeth Township on the 200 block of Industry Road.(Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
  All residents have been accounted for according to Allegheny County officials.
  Elizabeth Township: 200 block Industry Rd – Residential Structure Fire. All occupants accounted for.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) December 22, 2019
  Neighbors say a man was trying to light a stove in the house when it unexpectedly became explosive and sta
  
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• Jerome Bettis Distributes Toys, Donates To Community Centers

  22-12-2019 16:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some children in Pittsburgh got Christmas early.Former Pro Football Hall of Fame Steelers running back Jerome Bettis spent his Saturday giving gifts to kids in the Pittsburgh area in his own kind of sleigh: a school bus. As part of an initiative with his organization The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation, Bettis distributed the toys in partnership with the Shadyside Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania and the Best of the Batch Foundation in Homestead."T
  
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• 13 People Shot At Chicago House Party Honoring A Man Killed Earlier This Year

  22-12-2019 14:37
  
  (CNN) — A Chicago house party devolved into chaos when a dispute led to the shootings of 13 people — possibly at random, police said.
  The 13 victims range from 16 to about 48 years old, said Fred Waller, chief of the Chicago Police Bureau of Patrol.
  Four of the victims — including the 16-year-old — are hospitalized in critical condition. The other victims are in stable condition, Waller said.
  The melee broke out around 12:35 a.m. Sunday in the 5700 block of South May Stre
  
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• 13 People Shot At A Chicago Home, Police Say

  22-12-2019 14:37
  
  (CNN) — At least 13 people were shot early Sunday morning at a residence located on the 5700 block of South May Street in Chicago, Chicago police said.
  The shooting took place at about 12:35 a.m., possibly during a house party, the Chicago Police Department said in an alert.
  “Conditions, ages and genders are unknown at this time,” the department said.
  All victims were taken to nearby hospitals.
  This is a developing story.
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• No Injuries As Freight Train Derails Near Harpers Ferry Park

  22-12-2019 14:26
  
  HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (AP/KDKA) — A freight train derailed as it crossed the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, sending two cars into the water and damaging a footbridge that is part of the Appalachian Trail on Saturday.Information about the train derailment at Harpers Ferry today:https://t.co/VdDVcp3xwa
  NPS Photos/T. Troxel pic.twitter.com/N0UH2rV7ls
  — Harpers Ferry NHP (@HarpersFerryNPS) December 21, 2019
  CSX said in a statement that there were no injuries early Saturd
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: First Day Of Winter Arrives

  22-12-2019 14:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today is the first full day of winter, but it won’t look or feel like it with temperatures nearly 10 degrees above average in the mid to upper 40 degree range.Pittsburgh will enjoy another day with plenty of sunshine, and that trend will continue through Christmas Day. Along with dry conditions, temperatures will make it to 50 degrees for the start of the week and hold onto that throughout the whole week.
  
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• Vance McDonald Cleared For Sunday Steelers Game

  22-12-2019 13:52
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (KDKA) — Tight end Steelers’ player Vance McDonald is recovering from his concussion and is expected to play for today’s game, according to officials.The Director of Communications for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Burt Lauten, said in a tweet that McDonald has “cleared concussion protocol.” McDonald was originally injured two weeks ago when the Steelers played the Cardinals.
  INJURY STATUS UPDATE: #Steelers TE Vance McDonald has cleared concussion pro
  
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• Officer On Administrative Leave After Shooting In Wilkinsburg

  22-12-2019 12:31
  
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Wilkinsburg Police responded to a call about a man threatening someone with a gun.It happened Sunday morning just after 1:00 a.m. near the intersection of Penn Avenue and Wood Street.When police arrived on the scene, the man ran away.He was shot and killed by an officer after opening fire on police.
  That officer was placed on administrative leave after the shooting.Allegheny County Police are continuing the investigation.
  
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• Wolf Administration Provides Resources For Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders

  22-12-2019 11:31
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Wolf Administration is letting individuals know about some available resources for those with mental health or substance use disorders.
  Jennifer Smith, The secretary for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs reminds families how difficult the holidays can be.
  “Consider how overwhelming the pace of this holiday season can be; and for those with substance abuse disorder, the anxiety and stress are amplified.” Smith said. “Holiday parties often
  
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• Wolf Administration Provides Resources For Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

  22-12-2019 11:31
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Wolf Administration is letting individuals know about some available resources for those with mental health or substance use disorders.
  Jennifer Smith, The secretary for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs reminds families how difficult the holidays can be.
  She says, “Consider how overwhelming the pace of this holiday season can be; and for those with substance abuse disorder, the anxiety and stress are amplified.” She continued saying, “Ho
  
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• A year of reckonings in the Amish, Mennonite communities

  22-12-2019 06:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Advocates see progress, and the need for more, in how Amish and Mennonite churches respond to sexual-abuse.
  
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• State orders fixes for ‘dirty’ brown public water supply in Aliquippa

  22-12-2019 06:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa to step up iron, manganese, lead testing and build new water treatment facility
  
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• U.S. government set to triple fees for genealogy records

  22-12-2019 06:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Immigration files, naturalization papers and applications for visas are rich sources of information for learning your family history. 
  
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• Last Minute Shoppers Out And About On Last Weekend Before Christmas

  22-12-2019 05:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There may not be any snow on the ground but the Christmas spirit is in the air in the Strip District.Shoppers crowded the sidewalks, visiting specialty stores and stocking up at places like Robert Wholey’s.“It’s Christmas!” Said Jim Wholey, the owner. “We look forward to this all year long.”Saturday was one of the busiest days of the year and families count on Wholey’s for vital ingredients for Christmas dinner.“They&rsquo
  
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• Real-Life ‘Grinch’ Caught On Camera Cutting Down Christmas Lights

  22-12-2019 05:07
  
  NORTH FAYETTE (KDKA) — A North Fayette Township family had a run-in with a real-life Grinch.
  A home security system caught a man cutting their Christmas lights early Saturday morning.
  The man is seen on the Nest video walking around the property with scissors and cutting strings of lights.Homeowners called North Fayette Police and posted the video online.
  Police say thanks to the footage and the power of Facebook, they were able to find the man responsible within hours.
  Police went to the
  
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• 'It breaks our hearts': 14 homeless people who died on Pittsburgh's streets honored at vigil

  22-12-2019 04:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fourteen homeless individuals died outdoors — on sidewalks, in camps and near railroad tracks — this past year in the city, eight of them from heroin-fentanyl-opioid overdoses.
  
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• 'It breaks our hearts': 14 homeless people who died on Pittsburgh streets honored at vigil

  22-12-2019 04:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fourteen homeless individuals died outdoors — on sidewalks, in camps and near railroad tracks — this past year in the city, eight of them from heroin-fentanyl-opioid overdoses.
  
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• FedEx Driver Caught Throwing Packages Into Ditch In Mercer County

  22-12-2019 02:18
  
  LACKAWANNOCK TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A FedEx driver was seen throwing packages into a ditch from a Penske truck in Mercer County.
  According to Pennsylvania State Police, a witness observed the driver in a FedEx uniform throwing packages from the truck into a ditch along Horvath Road.When the witness confronted the driver, he said he was going to pick them up but then drove off without them.Tracking numbers for the packages were scanned by the driver, indicating he had delivered the packages to t
  
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• JuJu Smith-Schuster Says On Instagram He’s Playing Sunday Against Jets

  22-12-2019 01:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s been five weeks since Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has seen game action.The Steelers wide receiver was dealing with a knee injury along with a concussion for the past several weeks but on Saturday, he confirmed on his Instagram page that he will play Sunday against the New York Jets. View this post on InstagramThe most miserable 5 weeks of my football career are finally over. I can’t wait to get back on the field and do what I love tomorro
  
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• Duquesne Basketball Off To Best Start Since 1954, Beat Austin Peay 86-77

  22-12-2019 00:59
  
  ST. PETERSBURGH, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Weathers scored 14 of his career-high 22 points in the second half and Duke improved to 10-0 with an 86-77 win over Austin Peay on Saturday in the St. Pete Shootout.
  Sincere Carry added 16 points for the Dukes, who are off to the best start since the 1953-54 team went 22-0. That team reached No. 1 in February of 1954 and featured Sid Dambrot, father of current head coach Keith Dambrot, as a guard.
  Tavian Dunn-Martin scored 13 points, Maceo Austin had 12
  
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• Robert Morris Falls To UNLV 81-69

  22-12-2019 00:50
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cheikh Mbacke Diong and Donnie Tillman scored 17 points apiece as UNLV defeated Robert Morris 81-69 on Saturday.
  Marvin Coleman added 16 points for the Runnin’ Rebels. Tillman also had seven rebounds. Vitaliy Shibel had 13 points for UNLV (5-8).
  Josh Williams had 17 points for the Colonials (4-9). Jalen Hawkins added 12 points. AJ Bramah had 11 points.
  UNLV matches up against Eastern Michigan at home next Saturday. Robert Morris plays Central Connecticut on the road
  
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• OnStar Members Can Track Santa Starting On Christmas Eve

  22-12-2019 00:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the last ten years, OnStar has teamed up with NORAD to help children that want to know Santa’s whereabouts on Christmas Eve.This year, it will be no different.Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on December 24 and running until 5:00 a.m. Christmas Day, OnStar members can push the blue OnStar buttons in their car to ask where Santa and his reindeer are and where they’re headed.OnStar will be donating $1 for each time children ask where Santa is to the American Red Cro
  
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