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• After a warm January, February feels like spring

  03-02-2020 23:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  The average temperature in January was 35.2 degrees -- 6.8 degrees warmer than historical averages — with January snowfall 
  
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• Homicide Charge May Soon Be Filed Against Man Accused Of Taking His Girlfriend To Nevada And Killing Her

  03-02-2020 23:43
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, Nev. (KDKA) — A homicide charge may soon be filed against the man accused of taking his girlfriend to Nevada and killing her.Police in Lincoln County, Nevada, say they’ve completed a survey of the area where Jaime Feden’s body was found.
  The DA is expected to move forward with charges against John Chapman.
  He is currently in the Allegheny County on kidnapping charges for taking Feden from Bethel Park to Nevada.
  Police say Chapman, 39, admitted to taking Feden in
  
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• Homicide Charge May Soon Be Filed Against Man Accused Of Taking Girlfriend To Nevada And Killing Her

  03-02-2020 23:43
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, Nev. (KDKA) — A homicide charge may soon be filed against the man accused of taking his girlfriend to Nevada and killing her.Police in Lincoln County, Nevada, say they’ve completed a survey of the area where Jaime Feden’s body was found.
  The DA is expected to move forward with charges against John Chapman.
  He is currently in the Allegheny County on kidnapping charges for taking Feden from Bethel Park to Nevada.
  Police say Chapman, 39, admitted to taking Feden in
  
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• CMU, Penn State students chosen for 'Jeopardy!' college tournament

  03-02-2020 23:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fifteen students will compete for $100,000 and a spot in the Tournament of Champions
  
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• Pittsburgh man, 23, fatally shot in Wilkinsburg while walking with 5-year-old relative

  03-02-2020 23:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Emergency crews responded shortly after 1 p.m. to the intersection of Laketon Road and Winston Street, Allegheny County police said. 
  
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• Man fatally shot in Wilkinsburg while walking with 5-year-old relative

  03-02-2020 23:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Emergency crews responded shortly after 1 p.m. to the intersection of Laketon Road and Winston Street, Allegheny County police said. 
  
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• Police: Online Scammer Steals $45,000 From Local Woman In Romance Scam

  03-02-2020 23:21
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — Police say an online scammer stole $45,000 from a local woman who thought she was talking to a man from Denmark.
  “It’s called a cupid scam,” trooper Stephen Limani said.
  An online scammer reached out to a Loyalhanna woman and developed an “online romance.”
  “That’s basically what happened in this case,” Limani said. “The guy made this woman fall in love with him through messaging and phone calls.”
  Using
  
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• Heading into 2020, Conor Lamb has nearly $1M to deploy in re-election fight

  03-02-2020 23:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh region’s incumbents raked in the cash in 2019 to grow their campaign war chests.
  
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• Report: Ben Roethlisberger To See Doctors In Hopes To Be Cleared To Start Throwing

  03-02-2020 22:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ben Roethlisberger reportedly hopes to get clearance to start throwing tennis balls and other light objects soon.According to Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Roethlisberger will see his doctors in Los Angeles on February 21st where he hopes to get clearance.Roethlisberger remains confident he will be ready for the Steelers’ offseason work in May.Roethlisberger had elbow surgery Sept. 23.
  
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• Ben Roethlisberger To See Doctors In Hopes To Be Cleared To Start Throwing

  03-02-2020 22:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ben Roethlisberger hopes to get clearance to start throwing tennis balls and other light objects soon.
  According to Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Roethlisberger will see his doctors in Los Angeles on February 21st where he hopes to get clearance.
  Roethlisberger remains confident he will be ready for the Steelers’ offseason work in May.
  Roethlisberger had elbow surgery Sept. 23.
  
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• ‘This Is A Very Consistent Show’: Max Greenfield On CBS’s ‘The Neighborhood’ & Cedric The Entertainer

  03-02-2020 22:33
  
  (CBS Local)– Max Greenfield and Cedric the Entertainer have built something special on the CBS series “The Neighborhood.”
  The comedy about new neighbors trying to get along in Los Angeles has allowed Greenfield to explore what it’s like to perform in front of a studio audience and learn from one of the best in Cedric.
  “He is so involved in the show in the writing and creative side of it. I know a lot of people think I’m funny on Twitter, but I don’t appr
  
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• Police: 23-Year-Old Shot And Killed While Walking With 5-Year-Old Relative In Wilkinsburg

  03-02-2020 22:26
  
  WILKINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed in Wilkinsburg while walking with his young relative.
  Police say they responded to the intersection of Laketon Road and Winton Street on Monday for reports of a man shot.
  Police found the man shot multiple times. He was transported to the hospital, where he died.
  Police learned the victim was walking with a 5-year-old relative when a white four-door sedan, possibly a Toyota, approached the victim
  
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• Shaler Teacher Arrested After Stealing Drivers Licenses To Make Fraudulent Returns

  03-02-2020 22:03
  
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A Spanish teacher in the Shaler Area School District is on adminstrative leave after being arrested.
  45 year old Jeannine Vittorino was arrested over the weekend after she stole the drivers licenses of fellow teachers and other staff from their wallets in order to make fradulent returns, KDKA’s Brenda Waters reported.
  It was at the TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and Home Goods stores in Robinson Township where some of the returns took place.
  When one of th
  
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• Shaler Area Teacher Arrested After Stealing Drivers Licenses To Make Fraudulent Returns

  03-02-2020 22:03
  
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — There are than 400 teachers and other staff at the Shaler Area Middle School, but according to police, one of them may be a bad apple.
  45 year old Jeannine Vittorino was arrested over the weekend.
  Two teachers claim Vittorino stole their drivers licenses from their wallets.
  One teacher says she caught the Spanish teacher in action when she walked back into her classroom.
  According to the criminal complaint, Vittorino would return items to TJ MAXX, Marshall&r
  
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• Money Monday: Downsizing

  03-02-2020 21:52
  
  Hefren-Tillotson's Rob Rodgers stops by with some advice on downsizing.
  
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• New Brighton Woman Charged With Attempted Criminal Homicide And Aggravated Assault After Weekend Stabbing

  03-02-2020 21:36
  
  NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. (KDKA) — A New Brighton woman is facing attempted criminal homicide and aggravated assault charges after stabbing a man several times.
  Eva Marie Lally, a 40 year old woman from New Brighton was taken into custody after leading Moon Township Police on a pursuit through the area.
  According to police, Lally, who was staying with the victim, identified as Kenneth Javens, had been staying at an apartment in New Brighton.
  After a a verbal argument started, Lally went to the kit
  
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• Police believe Indiana County man, 21, shot own baby by accident

  03-02-2020 21:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Investigators believe the gun was legally possessed by the 21-year-old father when he shot his 4-month-old boy at a White Township home.
  
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• Pa. State Police Continue To Investigate Shooting Of Four Month Old White Township Boy

  03-02-2020 21:04
  
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — State Police and the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office are investigating a February 1st shooting in White Township, Indiana County.
  As previously reported, a four-month-old male child sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper body while inside an apartment at 42 College Lodge Road.
  The child was last known to be in stable condition at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  Upon investigation, troopers have learned that the child, the child&rsq
  
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• Pa. State Police Continue To Investigate Shooting Of Four Month Old Boy

  03-02-2020 21:04
  
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — State Police and the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office are investigating a February 1st shooting in White Township, Indiana County.
  As previously reported, a four-month-old male child sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper body while inside an apartment at 42 College Lodge Road.
  The child was last known to be in stable condition at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  Upon investigation, troopers have learned that the child, the child&rsq
  
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• Pa. State Police Continue To Investigate Shooting Of 4-Month-Old Boy

  03-02-2020 21:04
  
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — State Police and the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office are investigating a February 1st shooting in White Township, Indiana County.
  As previously reported, a 4-month-old male child sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper body while inside an apartment at 42 College Lodge Road.
  The child was last known to be in stable condition at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  Upon investigation, troopers have learned that the child, the child’
  
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• Police probe Fayette County state prison death as possible suicide

  03-02-2020 20:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  David Irby, 31, was found unconscious in his cell and pronounced dead at a hospital early Friday morning, the corrections department said.
  
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• Antonio Brown Reaches Out To Michael Vick, Plaxico Burress For NFL Comeback Advice

  03-02-2020 20:43
  
  MIAMI (KDKA) — Following an arrest for a battery assault charge, Antonio Brown is looking for advice for a comeback to the NFL.The former wideout took to Twitter Monday, reaching out to former Steelers quarterback Michael Vick and former Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress.“If my idol @MichaelVick can make a comeback I can too ! V7 if you in Florida let’s throw and talk about a comeback !!! @MichaelVick would be an honor”If my idol @MichaelVick can make a comeback I ca
  
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• Picklesburgh Needs Pittsburghers To Make It No. 1 Again

  03-02-2020 20:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Picklesburgh needs help defending its title.
  The popular summer festival is once again nominated for Best Specialty Food Festival in the Country on USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice polls.
  The pickle-centric food fest won the title last year.
  With a Heinz Pickle balloon flying overhead, the Roberto Clemente Bridge last year turned into Picklesburgh for a weekend in July.
  USA Today describes it as a place where attendees can expect “an assortment of f
  
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• ‘There Were Serious Nuclear War Plans About North Korea’: Fred Kaplan On Book ‘The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, And The Secret History Of Nuclear War’

  03-02-2020 20:34
  
  (CBS Local)– An atomic bomb hasn’t been used since World War II, but nuclear strategy is constantly being tinkered with in Washington D.C.
  Author Fred Kaplan shares many untold stories about presidents and generals who have talked about and avoided nuclear war in his new Simon & Schuster book, “The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, And The Secret History Of Nuclear War.”
  The book features stories about President John F. Kennedy’s back and forth with Russia, President
  
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• Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae To Play Summer Concert At S&T Bank Pavilion

  03-02-2020 20:19
  
  BURGETTSTOWN, Pa (KDKA) — Lady Antebellum is coming to S&T Bank Pavilion this summer.
  S&T Bank Pavilion in Burgettstown announced on Monday the band Lady Antebellum is hitting the road with Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae as part of their Ocean 2020 tour, and they’ll be stopping in the area.JUST ANNOUNCED: @ladyantebellum are bringing their Ocean 2020 tour to Burgettstown on Friday, July 17th with very special guests Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae!
  Tickets go on sale Friday, F
  
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• Furry Tails: Super Bowl Champ Helping Homeless Pets

  03-02-2020 20:04
  
  KANSAS CITY (KDKA) — One of the Kansas City Chiefs is celebrating being a Super Bowl champion by helping homeless pets.
  Chiefs’ defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi has been partnering all season with the KC Pet Project to help animals that need loving homes.After the Kansas City Chiefs won on Sunday, this player made snow angels in the confetti, then paid off the adoption fees for more than 100 shelter dogs – which is probably one of the most wholesome Super Bowl celebrations of all
  
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• Pittsburgh Film Club Members Vote For Best Movies Of The Year

  03-02-2020 19:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Over 400 members of the Row House Film Club have made their voices heard and voted on the best movies of the year.
  Members of the film club were able to vote for any film released in 2019, not just those nominated for Oscar awards.
  The Pittsburgh Film Club awards winners were as follows:
  Best Documentary Award: Honeyland (from Macedonia)
  Best Animated Feature: I Lost My Body (from France)
  Best Actor: (non-gendered acting category): Adam Sandler — Uncut Gems
  Best D
  
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• Man Falls Off Of The Roof Of A Home In Beaver Falls

  03-02-2020 19:33
  
  BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) — Authorities are reporting a man fell of the roof of a home in the 2700 block of 20th Street Extension in Patterson Township.
  The man is reportedly being transported by Stat Medivac from Beaver Falls High School.
  There is no word on his condition.
  Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Man Dies After Falling At Beaver County Home

  03-02-2020 19:33
  
  BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) — Authorities are reporting an 85-year old man died after falling of the roof of a home in the 2700 block of 20th Street Extension in Patterson Township.
  The man was working on his retractable awaning when the ladder gave way and he fell approximately 15 feet.
  His name has not been released.
  Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Narcan Training Session To Take Place In McKeesport

  03-02-2020 19:14
  
  McKEESPORT (KDKA) — A local organization is hosting a training session on Narcan to learn how to save a life.
  Take Action Mon Valley will be hosting the training session today at 4:00 p.m. at Pazzo’s Italian Restaurant at 412 Center Street in McKeesport, PA.
  In 2019, there were 5 opioid deaths in McKeesport and 14 in 2018.
  Due to transportation and economic Barriers, McKeesport residents and others around the Mon Valley have a lack of access to treatment.
  TAMV, whose mission is to co
  
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• FDA Approves First Drug To Treat Peanut Allergies In Children

  03-02-2020 19:14
  
  By Leah Asmelash, Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN
  (CNN) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug to treat peanut allergies in children, following an advisory committee vote of approval in September.
  The drug, Palforzia, can be used for children between 4- and 17-years-old. It’s designed to minimize the incidence and severity of a child’s allergic reaction to peanuts, as even a small amount of exposure can be harmful to children with the allergy.
  Ch
  
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• Allegheny County Health Department Warns Local Churches and Fire Halls to Get A Permit For Lenten Fish Fries

  03-02-2020 18:58
  
  HAYS, Pa. (KDKA) — During Lent, nothing seems quite so popular as a fish fry at a church or fire hall.
  “We sell, every fish fry, nearly a ton of fish,” says David Depretis of Baldwin.
  With the help of 130 volunteers, Depretis and his wife run the Holy Angels Church fish fry in Hays, one of the largest in the region.
  Food safety and cleanliness are key.
  “We have not had any problems. None whatsoever,” Depretis told KDKA money editor Jon Delano on Monday.
  Depretis and
  
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• Allegheny County Health Department Reminding Lenten Fish Fry Locations Of Permit Requirements

  03-02-2020 18:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the Lenten Fish Fry season right around the corner, the Allegheny County Health Department is reminding sponsors of their need for licensing.
  Sponsors must have a valid health permit to operate, which is a requirement for all food facilities in Allegheny County.
  Sponsors that do not already have a valid health permit will need to complete a temporary permit application and provide the permit fee to ACHD no later than Wednesday, February 12, 2020 for timely review a
  
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• Forever 21 Enters Deal To Sell For $81 Million

  03-02-2020 18:48
  By Clare Duffy, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Forever 21 has reached a deal to sell off its assets for $81 million, four months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  As part of the transaction, the struggling fast-fashion retailer would be sold to a consortium made up of mall operators Simon Property Group, Brookfield Properties and brand management firm Authentic Brands Group, according to a Sunday court filing. The sale would include all of Forever 21’s assets, including its remaining sto
  
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• Pa. Hunters Killed Record Number of Black Bears Last Year

  03-02-2020 18:44
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Wildlife authorities say Pennsylvania hunters killed 4,653 black bears last year, setting a new record.The Pennsylvania Game Commission said Monday the total is far above last year’s total of 3,153.Game commission officials had sought an increase given the statewide bear population of about 20,000.
  An officials said there were 30 days of bear hunting across all bear seasons for the first time since 1931.Pennsylvania’s previous top bear seasons occurred in
  
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• Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Father Pat Has Connection To Area Through Pittsburgh Pirates

  03-02-2020 18:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Even though Patrick Mahomes is a Super Bowl Champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, his family has a connection to Pittsburgh.Mahomes’ father, Pat Mahomes, pitched for the Pirates in 2003, which was the final year of his 11-year MLB career.KDKA’s Rick Dayton sat down with Pirated Media Relations Director Jim Trdinich to talk about the senior Mahomes. Trdinich remembers seeing his son hanging around Pat and the rest of the Bucs. Trdinich says he is not surprised
  
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• Shot-in-Pittsburgh Netflix series 'I Am Not Okay With This' adds teaser trailer

  03-02-2020 18:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  In which geeky Stanley continues on his quest to charm his neighbor, Sydney. It’s an uphill climb.
  
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• Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority Unveils Homewood Pedestrian Improvement Product

  03-02-2020 17:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A plan is in place to revitalize Homewood’s infrastructure and improve the quality of life for its residents and visitors.
  Mayor William Peduto joined URA Executive Director Greg Flisram, Deputy Executive Director Diamonte Walker, staff from Representative Ed Gainey’s office and Councilman Reverend Ricky Burgess’s office, key stakeholders, and members of the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate the Homewood Pedestrian Improvem
  
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• Pa. Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection To Become First Strip District Produce Terminal Tenant

  03-02-2020 17:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After months of renovation and construction, the Strip District’s Produce Terminal is set to move forward with it’s first tenant.
  A Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection store will open in the old warehouse as part of a $62.6 million redevelopment being completed by Chicago-based McCaffery Interests, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  According to the state Department of General Services, the Fine Wine & Good Spirits store will occupy 9,
  
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• Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Confused With Actor Wilford Brimley On Twitter During Super Bowl

  03-02-2020 17:39
  
  MIAMI (KDKA) — Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was mistakenly confused with another famous person via social media Sunday night.
  While Reid was winning the Super Bowl with Kansas City, Wilford Brimley, known for his role in the movie “Cocoon” and being a major spokesman for Liberty Medical, needed to set things straight with Super Bowl viewers on Twitter.“serious question is the chiefs coach the “diabeetus” guy”.
  “Ellie, no. I am the “diabeetus&r
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunshine Not Sticking Around, Clouds With A Chance Of Freezing Rain On The Horizon

  03-02-2020 17:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yesterday’s high was in the 50s as we finally saw sunshine breaking free across the area.
  Today’s highs will be back in the 50s, but skies will once again see a little sunshine then a whole lot of cloud cover across the area.Highs today should reach the upper 50s due to cloud cover, with 60s being possible if we see more sunshine than expected.It will be dry.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Precipitation is expected for a solid 24 hours beginning Tuesday at around 6 a.
  
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• Carnegie Mellon University tells students, employees not to travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak

  03-02-2020 17:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  Also recommends against hosting individuals from there for now as schools nationwide balance caution with undue alarm
  
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• Philadelphia Flyers Mascot Gritty Cleared Of All Charges After Alleged Assault Of Teenage Boy

  03-02-2020 17:02
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty has been cleared of allegations that he assaulted a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot, police said.
  Chris Greenwell and his son Brandon met the hairy, googly-eyed mascot at a November event for season ticket holders. Greenwell has said that as Brandon walked away from the mascot, Gritty ran out of his chair and “punched my son as hard as he could.”Greenwell filed a complaint with police Dec. 21. But police announced Monda
  
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• Philadelphia Flyers Mascot Gritty Cleared Of All Allegations Of Assault On Teenage Boy

  03-02-2020 17:02
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty has been cleared of allegations that he assaulted a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot, police said.
  Chris Greenwell and his son Brandon met the hairy, googly-eyed mascot at a November event for season ticket holders. Greenwell has said that as Brandon walked away from the mascot, Gritty ran out of his chair and “punched my son as hard as he could.”Greenwell filed a complaint with police Dec. 21. But police announced Monda
  
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• Country Star Martina McBride Coming To Greensburg In April

  03-02-2020 16:46
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Get ready country music fans!
  A Grammy-winning star will be making a stop in Western Pennsylvania this spring.
  Martina McBride will be playing at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on April 30 at 7 p.m.JUST ANNOUNCED: Country superstar Martina McBride will perform at @palacePA on Thu, April 30 at 7 PM!Tix on sale this Friday at 10 AMhttps://t.co/6PUqG2jQMh pic.twitter.com/Woyf7MP4Uc
  — Palace Theatre (@PalacePA) February 3, 2020
  Ticket costs will range from $69, $89,
  
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• Enter To Win: KDKA Prize Pack And Seven Springs Gift Card Giveaway

  03-02-2020 16:00
  
  Want to win a KDKA prize pack and $100 gift card to Seven Springs? All you have to do is like the “CBS Pittsburgh” Instagram page, like our contest post, and tag a friend to be entered!Click here to like our Instagram page so you can enter!Check out the full rules here.
  
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• PTL Links: February 3, 2020

  03-02-2020 15:07
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Izzazu Salon, Spa and Blowout Bar
  Money Monday With Hefren-Tillotson
  Bookish in the ‘Burgh
  Heinz History Center Uncorked
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
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• McKeesport Home Damaged By Overnight Fire

  03-02-2020 14:57
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Fire damaged a home in McKeesport overnight.
  Firefighters responded before 1 a.m. to the home along Garbett Street, between Douglas and Freemont streets.
  (Photo Credit: KDKAPhotojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Officials have not yet said if anyone lived in the home or what caused the fire.
  No injuries were reported.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Trial Getting Underway, Judge Tosses Case Against Suspect Robert Thomas

  03-02-2020 14:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — A judge has tossed out the case against one of two men accused of killing five people and an unborn baby at a backyard barbecue in Wilkinsburg almost four years ago.
  Cheron Shelton, 33, and 31-year-old Robert Thomas are charged in the March 2016 killings.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  The judge said Monday morning, that after reviewing the papers and transcripts over the weekend, he is removing Thomas from the case due to key witness number three no longer testifying.Th
  
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• Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Trial Getting Underway, Judge To Rule On Motion To Dismiss Charges Against 1 Suspect

  03-02-2020 14:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — A judge is scheduled to rule this morning on a motion to dismiss charges against one of two men accused of killing five people and an unborn baby at a backyard barbecue in Wilkinsburg almost four years ago.
  Cheron Shelton, 33, and 31-year-old Robert Thomas are charged in the March 2016 killings.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  The attorney for Thomas has sought dismissal of the charges against his client after prosecutors decided against putting a key witness on the stand
  
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