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• Duquesne Beats Davidson For First Time, 71-64

  05-01-2020 23:40
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Michael Hughes tallied 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead Duquesne to a 71-64 win over Davidson on Sunday, the Dukes’ seventh consecutive “home” victory in a season in which their own fieldhouse is undergoing renovation.
  The Dukes (12-2, 2-0 Atlantic 10) played the game at Robert Morris University. The Dukes have played their home schedule at three different sites.
  Sincere Carry had 16 points for Duquesne (12-2, 2-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Maceo
  
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• Congressman Conor Lamb Endorses Former Vice President Joe Biden For President

  05-01-2020 23:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Congressman Conor Lamb is endorsing former vice president Joe Biden for president.
  Biden’s campaign announced Lamb’s endorsement in a press release sent out Sunday.Lamb said in a statement in the press release that he has “seen firsthand that Joe Biden knows the people of western Pennsylvania and shares our values.”
  He goes on to say that President Trump has not kept his word on “some of the most important issues facing western Pennsylvania
  
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• Local Hospitals Respond To 60 Injured In Deadly PA Turnpike Crash

  05-01-2020 23:19
  
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — Forbes Hospital held a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Saturday to provide updates on the conditions of those injured by a deadly overnight crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.The President of Forbes Hospital, Dr. Mark Rubino, said the hospital was notified about a “mass casualty event” around 4 a.m. involving a passenger bus just a few miles from the Donegal exit on the turnpike.
  Trauma teams and emergency medical teams prepared to attend to the injured arriv
  
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• Obituary: Bruce Wolf | Business lawyer, avid collector and art detective

  05-01-2020 23:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lawyer who led campaign to expand Westmoreland museum was a diligent art sleuth who collected prints, paintings of his native Pittsburgh. 
  
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• Police Investigating After Bed Bugs Found At Local Walmart

  05-01-2020 21:51
  
  EDINBORO (KDKA) — Girard State Police are looking for two suspects who left bottles of bed bugs around the men’s clothing section at a Walmart in Washington Township, according to Erie Times-News.The store, located at 108 Washington Towne Boulevard, contacted state police about the incident on Thursday. Live bed bugs were crawling around in a pill bottle tucked inside a boy’s jacket, found in the men’s fitting room.A second closed pill bottle of some dead bed bugs was fou
  
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• Nebraska K9 Retires After 10 Years Of Hard Work

  05-01-2020 20:33
  
  PAPILLION, NE (WOWT) — The Papillion Police Department is saying goodbye and job well done to one of their own tonight.One of only two k-9 officers serving the community is retiring after a decade on the force.
  K-9 Deuce has been with the Papillion Police Department since 2009. Now he’s leaving quite the legacy.
  K-9 Deuce is a Belgian Malinois.
  Deuce and his handler, Officer Chris Goley have been together for the past decade working to keep the streets of Papillion safe.
  Deuce is a d
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers One Location Tom Brady Could Land According To Betting Website

  05-01-2020 19:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Quarterback Tom Brady in the black and gold?According to the sports betting website SportsBetting.ag the Pittsburgh Steelers could land the Super Bowl champion quarterback.The Steelers aren’t the leading choice for Brady though.
  The Cleveland Browns are the odd-on favorites to land Brady, at 5-to-1 odds.
  The Carolina Panthers, Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are also among the favorites where Brad
  
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• Tuned In: WTAE returns to DirecTV

  05-01-2020 19:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Less than two days after Channel 4 disappeared from AT&T’s DirecTV service, the Pittsburgh ABC affiliate returned to the DirecTV lineup.
  
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• Paramedic Hit, Killed, When Ambulance Struck During I-70 Crash

  05-01-2020 19:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A paramedic was hit and killed while helping a crash victim on I-70.
  According to state police, Rostraver EMS was on the scene helping when one of their ambulances was hit by another vehicle.
  EMS supervisor Matthew Smeltzer was killed in the crash.
  All lanes of I-70 in Smithton were closed following the multi-vehicle crash.
  The crash happened Sunday morning between Exit 49-Smithton and Exit 46A-PA 51 South.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Videographer Ian Smith)
  Emergency crews are
  
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• EMS Worker Hit, Killed, When Ambulance Struck During I-70 Crash

  05-01-2020 19:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An EMS worker was hit and killed while helping a crash victim on I-70.
  According to state police, Rostraver EMS was on the scene helping when one of their ambulances was hit by another vehicle.
  EMS supervisor Matthew Smeltzer was killed in the crash.
  All lanes of I-70 in Smithton were closed following the multi-vehicle crash.
  The crash happened Sunday morning between Exit 49-Smithton and Exit 46A-PA 51 South.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Videographer Ian Smith)
  Emergency crews a
  
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• Red Cross Responds To Fatal Pa. Turnpike Crash

  05-01-2020 18:11
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA)–The Red Cross is assisting in the aftermath of the fatal crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike overnight Sunday.
  American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region is currently assisting multiple people, including passengers and family members impacted by the accident involving 6 vehicles, including commercial trucks and a tour bus.
  “Working in close collaboration with the NTSB, multiple state, county, and local authorities, including Westmoreland Emergency Manage
  
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• Fatal Pa. Turnpike Crash Kills 5, Injures 60

  05-01-2020 18:11
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA)– A massive fatal chain-reaction crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike overnight Sunday has left 5 dead.
  American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region assisted multiple people, including passengers and family members impacted by the accident involving 6 vehicles, including commercial trucks and a tour bus.
  At least 60 people were injured as a result of the crash.(Photo Credit: Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services Facebook)
  It’s with great sorrow and painth
  
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• American Red Cross Responds To Fatal Pa. Turnpike Crash That Killed 5, Injured 60

  05-01-2020 18:11
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA)– A massive fatal chain-reaction crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike overnight Sunday has left 5 dead.
  American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region assisted multiple people, including passengers and family members impacted by the accident involving 6 vehicles, including commercial trucks and a tour bus.
  At least 60 people were injured as a result of the crash.Reportedly, a passenger bus was heading from New Jersey to Cincinnati when the crash occurred.State polic
  
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• Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-70 Near Smithton Closes Highway In Both Directions

  05-01-2020 16:16
  
  SMITHTON (KDKA)–All lanes are closed on I-70 in Smithton following a fatal multi-vehicle crash.
  The crash happened Sunday morning between Exit 49-Smithton and Exit 46A-PA 51 South.
  Emergency crews are investigating the accident.
  UPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on I-70 westbound between Exit 49 – Smithton and Exit 46A – PA 51 South. All lanes closed.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) January 5, 2020
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Seasonable Temperatures With A Chance Of More Snow Showers

  05-01-2020 13:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–There are still bands of snow for areas north but we will dry out today and stay mostly cloudy with seasonable highs in the upper 30s.
  Tonight another round of snow showers arrive and end by the morning commute.
  The ridges could pick up another 1-2” but the rest of us only about a coating, slick spots on any untreated surfaces. Morning lows in the upper 20s but highs will make it to 40 and we dry out with mostly sunny skies.
  Tuesday highs near 40 with afternoon snow
  
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• Landslide Closes Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel

  05-01-2020 13:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A landslide has closed the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel.
  All inbound and outbound bus and light rail vehicle traffic will be detoured via Allentown until further notice, according to a tweet from Port Authority Pittsburgh.The Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel is closed due to a landslide. All inbound and outbound bus and light rail vehicle traffic will detour via Allentown until further notice.
  — Port Authority PGH (@PGHtransit) January 5, 2020
  
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• Multiple People Dead And Injured In Crash On Pa. Turnpike Between New Stanton And Breezewood

  05-01-2020 12:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Multiple people are dead and multiple people injured following a major crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
  A detour is in place for all eastbound and westbound turnpike traffic between Breezewood and New Stanton.
  Motorists heading east are being urged to use Route 119 south US 40 east to Interstate 68 east (at Cumberland, Maryland) to I-70 west and re-enter the turnpike at the Breezewood Interchange exit 161.
  Westbound motorists are urged to use Route 30 west to Interstat
  
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• Crash on Pa. Turnpike In Westmoreland County Kills Five and Injures At Least 60

  05-01-2020 12:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Five people are dead and around 60 people injured following a major crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
  Westmoreland 911 tells KDKA reporter Chris Hoffman that the accident involved one tour bus, multiple tractor trailers and an unknown number of passenger vehicles.
  A detour is in place for all eastbound and westbound turnpike traffic between Breezewood and New Stanton.
  Motorists heading east are being urged to use Route 119 south US 40 east to Interstate 68 east (at Cumb
  
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• Crash On Pa. Turnpike In Westmoreland County Kills 5, Injures At Least 60

  05-01-2020 12:41
  
  MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Five people are dead and around 60 injured following a horrific crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
  According to the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office, the accident involved three commercial vehicles, one coach bus and one passenger vehicle.
  Police say the bus, with Z & D Tour was not able to get around a turn, went up an embankment and flipped. Then two tractor trailers hit the bus.One of the tractor trailers was a FedEx truck. A spokesperson
  
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• Multiple people killed in crash on turnpike in Westmoreland County

  05-01-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  All lanes of the turnpike have been closed between New Stanton and Breezewood.
  
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• Authorities identify victims killed in turnpike crash

  05-01-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  A westbound bus lost control between the Donegal and New Stanton exits and caused a chain-reaction crash, leaving five dead and 60 injured.
  
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• At least 5 dead, around 60 injured in crash on turnpike in Westmoreland County

  05-01-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  All lanes of the turnpike have been closed between New Stanton and Breezewood.
  
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• All lanes reopen on turnpike after deadly crash in Westmoreland County

  05-01-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  All lanes of the turnpike have been closed between New Stanton and Breezewood.
  
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• 2 UPS drivers among those killed in turnpike crash

  05-01-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  A westbound bus lost control between the Donegal and New Stanton exits and caused a chain-reaction crash, leaving five dead and 60 injured.
  
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• Pittsburgh campaign rules curb contributions, but punish some candidates

  05-01-2020 06:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  “Man, you would’ve thought I robbed a bank,” said council candidate Mark Brentley Sr. “For a quick minute, I did explode a little bit.”
  
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• Five-year report assesses impacts under 25-year-old mining law

  05-01-2020 06:44 via post-gazette.com
  
  Study urges state to assess coalfield land use changes due to increased mining company purchases of mine subsided land
   
  
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• Trial scheduled to start in 2016 Wilkinsburg mass slaying

  05-01-2020 06:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Cheron Shelton and Robert Thomas are accused of killing five people and an unborn child during a cookout.
  
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• One page a day: After 7-plus years, groups in Squirrel Hill, elsewhere celebrate complete Talmud study

  05-01-2020 05:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Local Jewish groups mark the end of one cycle, and the beginning of another, in their daily studies of ancient Jewish texts
  
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• Tanev’s Overtime Goal Lifts Penguins Over Canadiens 3-2

  05-01-2020 05:30
  
  MONTREAL (AP) — Brandon Tanev scored in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Saturday night.
  Bryan Rust tied it with a goal in the third period and Zach Aston-Reese also scored for the Penguins. Matt Murray made 26 saves.
  Artturi Lehkonen scored both goals for the Canadiens, who dropped their fifth straight. Max Domi extended his points streak to nine games with an assist, and Carey Price stopped 34 of 37 shots.
  Tanev scored 1:49 into overtime whe
  
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• Couple Charged In Walmart Counterfeit Money Scheme

  05-01-2020 05:14
  
  GIBSONIA, Pa. (KDKA) — Two people have been arrested after allegedly running a counterfeit money scheme at a local Walmart in Gibsonia.The store manager originally reported to police on Dec. 23 that the store had received $1000 in fake $100 bills on that day, and, at that time, the store did not know when exactly the bills had been accepted.The fake bills were reportedly of “poor quality and appeared to be printed on typical printer paper,” according to the criminal complaint.T
  
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• Local Man Arrested For Terroristic Threats After Firing Shots At Girlfriend

  05-01-2020 04:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 27-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing shots at his girlfriend, stealing her firearm and repeatedly sending her threatening messages.The victim and the accused Deric Ivy had only been dating for two weeks when, after an argument, Ivy trashed his girlfriend’s bedroom while she was in the bathroom on Nov. 22. around 1 a.m. Reportedly, Ivy thought that the victim was using her phone to talk to another man. The damage Ivy inflicted included throwin
  
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• Pennsylvania Battles Recent Surge In Flu Cases

  05-01-2020 03:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — So far, there are over 17,000 flu cases in Pennsylvania.More than a third are in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Allegheny County now has 4,099 cases, Beaver County has 976 cases and Westmoreland County currently 1,099 cases, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.Dr. Brent Rau works in the emergency room at Allegheny General Hospital.“Part of that is the weather right now. As it gets colder, people are huddling together indoors, and we end up wi
  
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• Kettle Cusine Midco, USDA Announce Recall On Soups For “Undeclared Allergens”

  05-01-2020 03:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kettle Cusine Midco is recalling around 200 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) lentil and beef soup products for toddlers because they may contain undeclared allergens.
  The products include egg and wheat, possible allergens that are not on the product label. They were produced Dec. 12. The products were shipped to customers in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. via online sales.The recall affects “little dish FRESH FOOD FOR KI
  
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• Williams, Bramah Lead Robert Morris Past Merrimack 69-58

  05-01-2020 01:47
  
  NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Josh Williams hit 5 of 7 3-pointers and scored 17 points and Robert Morris defeated Merrimack 69-58 on Saturday.
  AJ Bramah added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Colonials (6-9, 2-0) Northeast Conference), Jalen Hawkins chipped in 12 and Dante Treacy and Yannis Mendy 10 apiece.
  Idris Joyner had 13 points for the Warriors (7-8, 1-1) Jaleel Lord and Juvaris Hayes added 11 points apiece with Lord grabbing seven rebounds and Hayes dishing eight assists.
  Merrimac
  
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• No. 21 Penn State Topples No. 23 Iowa 89-86 In Philly

  05-01-2020 01:10
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Izaiah Brockington scored 23 points to lead No. 21 Penn State to its fifth straight win, 89-86 over No. 23 Iowa on Saturday at the Palestra.
  Luka Garza scored 34 points for the Hawkeyes (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten), but he missed three crucial free throws down the stretch that helped the Nittany Lions win in front of a raucous home crowd on Philly’s most famous court. Garza, who scored 44 points last month at Michigan, scored 12 straight points in one stretch in the first
  
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• Months-Long Search For Registered Sex Offender Continues

  05-01-2020 00:39
  
  MERCER (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a registered sex offender who has evaded police detection for months.36-year-old Giovanne York of Farrell in Findley Township provided false information about his whereabouts to police, and Mercer County State Police Police have been searching for York since early September 2019.Police were initially looking into the case after York failed to appear and register his information, as is required for registered sex offenders.There is
  
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