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• National Weather Service Issues Dense Fog Advisory For Parts Of Western Pennsylvania

  24-12-2019 23:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for parts of Western Pennsylvania.The warning is in place until 10 a.m. on Wednesday.Officials say the fog will continue to impact travel across the region. There will be low visibility.Fog with visibility of 1/4 or less is expected for several hours.The advisory is impacting parts of Allegheny, Butler, Lawrence and Washington counties.
  With the fog expected to persist into Christmas morning in some
  
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• Police: Fight Breaks Out When Man Sees Girlfriend Wrapping Present For Other Boyfriend

  24-12-2019 23:22
  
  TRAFFORD, Pa. (KDKA) – A Westmoreland County couple is facing aggravated assault charges after police say a drunken fight broke out while they were wrapping presents.For Mary Brown, living down the street from Diedra DiBucci and Daniel Hill isn’t boring.“Oh crazy, crazy, crazy,” she says.
  Especially when the Trafford couple is arguing: “Very loud. I mean, the town can hear them. I hear them and I’m only three away. I hear the banging and the hollering. What ca
  
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• Have yourself a smoggy little Christmas

  24-12-2019 22:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mon Valley’s poor air quality likely to persist through Christmas and beyond
  
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• Clearfield Township Man Accused Of Downloading And Uploading Child Pornography At Library

  24-12-2019 22:44
  
  CLEARFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A Clearfield Township man is accused of using the internet at a local library to look at child pornography.
  The Butler Eagle reports 44-year-old Adam Groshong went before the judge on Tuesday.
  Police say he told them he looked at, downloaded and uploaded child porn while he was at the Butler Area Public Library.
  Authorities began tracking Groshong back in July.
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: Changing Libraries

  24-12-2019 22:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you haven’t been to the library lately, a lot has changed.Libraries are offering all kinds of new programming, both inside and outside the library, for kids and families. Elaine Volpe of the Allegheny County Library Association tells us how we can take advantage of all of the free and fun things to do.
  Kristine Sorensen: Tell us, first, what there is for moms and dads and babies?
  Elaine Volpe: Libraries really have changed drastically over the years. It’s
  
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• Mother whose son died of heroin overdose connects to 'compassionate' agency

  24-12-2019 22:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  Marianne Sinisi, of Altoona, and Josh Sinisi, of Coraopolis, donated items to Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition on Christmas Eve.
  
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• Trader Joe’s Recalls Egg And Potato Salads Over Listeria Concerns

  24-12-2019 22:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Trader Joe’s has recalled egg and potato salads because of potential contamination with listeria.
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the news on Monday(Photo Credit: FDA)
  Trader Joe’s Egg Salad 6-ounce and Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad 20-ounce containers with for use dates through Dec. 27 are being voluntarily recalled by Bakkavor Foods USA.
  Products were distributed to Trader Joe’s retail stores in Pennsylvania and Ohio,
  
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• Couple charged after fight breaks out when woman wraps gifts for 'other boyfriend'

  24-12-2019 21:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said Daniel Hill threw a chair at Diedra Dibucci and threatened her with a knife before the two exchanged blows.
  
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• Injured Pittsburgh Steelers OL Maurkice Pouncey Will Not Play Against Baltimore Ravens

  24-12-2019 21:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers will be without offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey against the Baltimore Ravens.
  Head coach Mike Tomlin announced the news on Tuesday.
  Pouncey left last Sunday’s game against the New York Jets with a knee injury.
  B.J. Finney replaced Pouncey and is expected to start Sunday against the Ravens.
  Tomlin also said RB James Conner is questionable for the game.
  
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• Community Rallies Together To Run Final Mile As Baldwin Coach’s 10,736-Day Running Streak Comes To An End

  24-12-2019 20:34
  
  BALDWIN, Pa. (KDKA) – The coach of Baldwin High school running programs has run at least 1 mile every day for almost 30 years — until today.The running streak of Coach Rich Wright will be broken on Christmas Eve as he prepares to have surgery.
  Happening now: the coach of the Baldwin HS running programs has run at least 1 mile every day for almost 30 years. Today it comes to an end as he has to have surgery. Runners he has coached all came to join him for that last mile. pic.twitter.c
  
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• Justin Bieber Bringing 2020 Tour To Pittsburgh This Summer

  24-12-2019 19:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pop sensation Justin Bieber is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.Justin Bieber released a video announcing his 2020 tour while teasing a new song “Yummy.”
  #BIEBER2020 https://t.co/h9gK6305O0
  — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) December 24, 2019
  The pop singer will be in Pittsburgh at the PPG Paints Arena on Aug. 4.Before Pittsburgh, he’ll be in Philadelphia and afterwards, he’ll make another stop in Pennsylvania at the Bryce Jordan Center.&ldquo
  
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• Family Of Wilkinsburg Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Demands Answers

  24-12-2019 18:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The family of a 24-year-old man killed in an officer-involved shooting over the weekend is demanding justice and answers.Romir Talley’s mother wants to see her son but says she hasn’t been able to since he was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Wilkinsburg.
  His family, who retained Todd J. Hollis Law, is asking for a full investigation into his death.WATCH LIVE: Law Firm Holds Press Conference About Officer-Involved Shooting“The family wants tra
  
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• Police: Two officers bitten by Baltimore man during scuffle at Downtown Amtrak station

  24-12-2019 17:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  Deandre McCrary, 39, was arrested after, police say, he attacked two officers trying to remove him for disruptive behavior.
  
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• A 'small and mighty' boost for program that feeds needy in Pitcairn area

  24-12-2019 16:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  St. Paul’s Meals on Wheels launched in a church basement in 1971 and kept operating even after the Lutheran congregation closed in 2005.  
  
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• Man Arrested For Allegedly Biting 2 Pittsburgh Police Officers

  24-12-2019 16:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man was arrested for allegedly biting two Pittsburgh Police officers on Christmas Eve.
  Police say they responded to the Amtrak station downtown on Liberty Avenue around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a disorderly male.
  According to police, the man, identified as 39-year-old Deandre McCrary from Baltimore, became irritated after he asked an Amtrak employee for a cigarette. The employee didn’t have any, so McCrary allegedly punched the ticket seller’s wind
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph Put On Injured Reserve List After Shoulder Injury

  24-12-2019 15:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has been put on the injured reserve list after a shoulder injury.The Steelers lost Sunday’s game against the New York Jets 16-10.Hodges was benched earlier in that game after throwing two interceptions but then stepped back in during the fourth quarter when Rudolph left with an injury.
  We have placed QB Mason Rudolph on the Reserve/Injured List and promoted C J.C. Hassenauer to the 53-man roster.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION:
  
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• TSA Confiscates Record-Setting 35th Gun At Pittsburgh International Airport

  24-12-2019 15:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh International Airport set a record when the 35th gun of this calendar year was confiscated.TSA officers say a Marion County, West Virginia man was caught trying to bring a 9 mm loaded handgun through the security checkpoint on Monday.This gun was the 35th taken by TSA officers at the Pittsburgh airport this year. In 2018, 34 guns were confiscated. In 2017: 32.
  The TSA says an officer saw the gun in a man’s carry-on while it was going through the x-r
  
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• PTL Links: December 24, 2019

  24-12-2019 15:27
  
  Lyle OdeleinDarren “Dizzy” PartridgeAllegheny Health Network
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• ‘Curious To See How Good Memphis Really Is’ KDKA’s Rich Walsh On Penn State Memphis Cotton Bowl Matchup

  24-12-2019 15:00
  
  (KDKA)- After dipping down to nine wins last season, the Penn State program is back at the 10-win mark this year under James Franklin, despite massive turnover on the offensive side of the ball.
  That accomplishment, paired with being in the conversation for a potential College Football Playoff spot and being mentioned for  several coaching vacancies earned James Franklin a shiny new contract extension. With that bit of business out of the way, the Nittany Lions now prepare for a New Year&rs
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers QB Legend Terry Bradshaw Named To NFL 100 All-Time Team

  24-12-2019 14:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw has been named as one of the 100 greatest NFL players of all time.The NFL released a list of 22 quarterback finalists for their All-Time Team. Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw was one of the players on the list.He played for the Steelers from 1970 until 1983 after being drafted as a first overall pick.He’s a four-time Super Bowl champion, two-time Super Bowl MVP and winner of the NFL
  
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• Man Killed In Butler Co. Crash On Route 8

  24-12-2019 14:35
  
  SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (KDKA) – A Harrisville man died in a crash in Slippery Rock Township.State Police say Michael Brown crossed the center line on Route 8 near Boozel Road in Butler County and went off the road, striking two trees.He was wearing a seat belt and died at the scene.An official cause of death has not been publicly released.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Christmas Eve Temps To Hit Well Above Average

  24-12-2019 14:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It may be Christmas Eve, but it sure won’t feel like it outside.KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley says slick spots will likely develop on some roads, possibly impacting traffic Christmas Eve morning. He has temperatures below freezing through at least 9 a.m.
  Yesterday’s high temperature hit 56. Today may well be the third day in a row with highs in the 50s, though highs likely won’t be as warm as they were yesterday.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | Schoo
  
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• Westmoreland museum exhibitions will feature music and art from 1900s to now

  24-12-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s 2020 schedule to feature African American art, music and contemporary works.
  
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• NORAD Tracks Santa’s Annual Christmas Journey

  24-12-2019 13:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CNN) – Santa is up and at ’em already this morning!
  The Norad Tracker is following Santa as he makes his annual trip around the world.
  Just after 7 a.m., he was on his way to Fiji.
  TRACK SANTA CLAUS:www.NORADSanta.org
  NORAD on Facebook
  NORAD on TwitterHe still has a ways to go to get to Pittsburgh, but he’s already delivered nearly 450 million gifts to good boys and girls.
  Santa Claus has begun his Christmas Eve journey delivering presents around the world and
  
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• Pittsburgh Police: Uber Driver Shoots After Being Assaulted By 4 Male Passengers

  24-12-2019 12:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An Uber driver fired a shot in self-defense when he said four of his passengers assaulted him.Pittsburgh Police say they responded to a report of an assault on the 300 block of Crafton Avenue around 2 a.m. Tuesday morning.When they arrived, they met an Uber driver who told police he was assaulted by four men who were passengers in the car.
  BREAKING: Details just released from @PghPolice on a shooting in Oakland. They say a male Uber driver was assaulted by 4 male passen
  
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• Pittsburgh Police: Uber Driver Fires Shots After Being Assaulted By 4 Male Passengers

  24-12-2019 12:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An Uber driver fired a shot in self-defense when he said four of his passengers assaulted him.Pittsburgh Police say they responded to a report of an assault on the 300 block of Crafton Avenue around 2 a.m. Tuesday morning.When they arrived, they met an Uber driver who told police he was assaulted by four men who were passengers in the car.
  BREAKING: Details just released from @PghPolice on a shooting in Oakland. They say a male Uber driver was assaulted by 4 male passen
  
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• Tractor Trailer Crash, Fire Shuts Down Section Of Westbound Pa. Turnpike

  24-12-2019 12:09
  
  IRWIN (KDKA) – Part of the westbound Pennsylvania Turnpike is closed because of a tractor trailer crash and fire.
  Crews are on the scene of a crash involving two tractor trailers on the Turnpike between New Stanton and Irwin, near mile marker 75.3 in Westmoreland County.Absolutely crazy scene at MM 75.3 on the PA Turnpike—this is the tractor trailer crash and fire that has all westbound lanes closed between New Stanton and Irwin. There is also congestion on the eastbound side due to
  
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• ‘We’re Not Divided In Homestead’: Homestead Celebrates During Festival Of Lights

  24-12-2019 05:33
  
  HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) — The celebration of the Festival Of Lights took to the streets in Homestead.The Jewish community in Pittsburgh is celebrating the Festival of Hanukkah, which began Sunday.
  Hundreds came out for a street party at The Waterfront on Monday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It’s a party that has become as much about embracing past traditions as it is new ones.
  “It’s fun watching the community getting together,” Homestead Mayor Betty Esper said.The neighboring
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Accepting Applications For National Anthem Contest

  24-12-2019 05:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Have you ever wanted to sing the National Anthem at PNC Park?The Pittsburgh Pirates are now accepting submissions to sing the National Anthem before a 2020 Pirates home game.
  It is called the ‘Oh Say, Can You Sing?’ competition.
  From now until Jan. 15, fans can email a recording file or link singing an a capella version of the National Anthem to [email protected].
  More information can be found here.
  
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• Gingerbread Version Of Pittsburgh City-County Building Needed 45 Pounds Of Flour, 15 Pounds Of Sugar And 4 Dozen Eggs

  24-12-2019 05:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKDA) — A gingerbread house maker received a special proclamation in Pittsburgh on Monday.Mary Jo Dowling created a gingerbread version of the City-County Building.
  It will be on display in the building’s lobby until Jan. 3, 2020.
  Dowling works at frosting & crumbs bakery in the North Hills.
  Forty-five pounds of flour, four dozen eggs, 4 pounds of honey and 15 pounds of sugar were used.
  
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• 2 Women Arrested For Allegedly Punching Officers During South Side Bar Brawl

  24-12-2019 02:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two women were arrested after a “large fight” at a South Side bar, and police say more charges could be filed.Pittsburgh Police say a brawl broke out on the 1500 block of East Carson Street around 12:55 a.m. on Monday.They say the “large fight” started when a security detail and security guard tried to break up a fight involving multiple people on the second floor of the bar.When the officer separated two women who were attacking a security guard
  
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• New Camera Installed Above Bald Eagle Nest In Hays

  24-12-2019 01:43
  
  FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) – There’s a new camera watching over the bald eagle nest in Hays.
  The Audubon Society says they weren’t happy with the camera from last year and wanted to upgrade it.
  The camera was activated earlier today and is live streaming on YouTube.The Audubon Society says they’re excited for this learning opportunity.“It’s a great opportunity for all of us to kind of sit back and learn from these eagles,” said Audubon Society Operations Dir
  
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• Goodfellows: America's Single Mother serves women in the area and provides toys for their children

  24-12-2019 01:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  The group provides a range of services for single moms.
  
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• 'Pretty much a zero chance of a white Christmas,' says National Weather Service

  24-12-2019 01:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  From 1880 to 2018, only 14 percent of Christmases in Pittsburgh were classified as white, meaning more than an inch of measurable snowfall.
  
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• ‘It’s Making Clairton Sick’: Poor Air Quality Impacting Clairton, Liberty Areas

  24-12-2019 01:13
  
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) — The Air Quality Index showed that the Clairton and Liberty areas had some of the worst air quality over the past couple of days.Throughout Johnie Perryman’s Clairton home, he’s strategically placed six air filters to help with the pollution he said is in the air.
  He also and wears a mask.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “It’s changing Clairton,” Perryman said. “It’s taking the energy out of Clairton and it’s making Clairton sick.&
  
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• ‘Trying To Hustle And Bustle’: Last-Minute Christmas Shoppers Hit The Stores

  24-12-2019 01:12
  
  ROBINSON, Pa. (KDKA) – The countdown to Christmas is on, and there are still a few Pittsburghers who aren’t quite ready.The gift wrap department in the Mall at Robinson was working at a frantic pace preparing gifts to go under the Christmas tree.The clock is ticking on those last minute shoppers. Some admit they’re guilty of takings things down to the wire.“Procrastinating. I work too hard. I’m too busy — that’s for my boss. But, this is just what I do e
  
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• Lawsuit: School bus driver abandoned kids two miles from school

  24-12-2019 01:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The lawsuit names as defendants Pittsburgh Public Schools and First Student.
  
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• Fayette County Officials: Live-In Caregiver Assaults 71-Year-Old Man And Steals His Car

  24-12-2019 00:36
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KDKA) — Officials arrested a woman in Fayette County for allegedly assaulting a 71-year-old man, and it was not the first time she’s been in trouble with the police.
  The man was allegedly attacked and beaten by his live-in caregiver, 49-year-old Tammy Lynn Price.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “Just to get around with a walker was pretty hard to do,” the Masontown police chief said of the man.When officials arrived, they found the man bleeding heavily from his face
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: This Christmas Expected To Be Third Warmest In Almost 40 Years

  24-12-2019 00:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you like warm weather, here’s the perfect holiday gift for you: temperatures are going to be in the 50s on Christmas.
  KDKA Meteorologist Kristin Emery says this will be the third warmest Christmas since 1982 and the warmest since 2015. Our normal high is 37.We also haven’t seen a White Christmas since 2017, and we probably won’t be having one this year.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Temps hit the mid-50s today, but Kristin Emery says they’ll dip a bit t
  
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• Multi-State Proposal Could Hike Gasoline Prices To Benefit Non-Fossil Fuel Transportation Alternatives

  24-12-2019 00:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Carbon emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles are such an environmental problem that 11 states, including Pennsylvania, have created the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) to develop ways to reduce that pollution.
  But TCI’s latest idea is getting pushback for raising gasoline prices.
  “They say anywhere from 10 to 20 cents a gallon, and usually when they say 10 or 20 cents a gallon, it usually ends up to be more,” Don Bowers, vice president o
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Expects To Play Next Season And Beyond After Surgery To Reattach 3 Tendons

  24-12-2019 00:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reportedly is making progress after elbow surgery.
  ESPN’s Chris Mortensen said on Monday that Roethlisberger wants to play next season and beyond.
  Clarity to calm down the masses – the @Steelers are now optimistic Ben Roethlisberger will recover from elbow surgery to reattach three tendons. Not cleared to throw yet but he is tracking better and Ben himself wants and expects to play in 2020 and beyond, per sources.
  &mda
  
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