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• Remembering Pittsburgh ‘Snowmageddon’ 10 Years Later

  05-02-2020 23:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You always remember the big one. Well, until the next big one arrives. For 10 years now, “Snowmageddon” has been the “big one” here in Pittsburgh.
  The snow storm arrived on Friday Feb. 5, 2010, with accumulating snow showers lasting for nearly the next 24 hours.
  When the snow finally slowed down, more than 21 inches of snow had fallen in Pittsburgh, with even higher totals south in West Virginia. The storm was known not only for the big totals, b
  
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• Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s Mother Passes Away

  05-02-2020 23:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s mother has passed away.A spokesperson for the Mayor’s Office confirmed Peduto’s mother passed away at her home in Scott.No other details about her death or funeral arrangements were immediately available Wednesday night.
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• Complaint Alleges Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Mark Tranquilli Referred To Black Juror As ‘Aunt Jemima’

  05-02-2020 23:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A complaint details the alleged racially-charged remarks made by an Allegheny County Common Pleas judge in a closed-door conference.
  KDKA’s Andy Sheehan learned on Tuesday that career prosecutor and current Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Mark Tranquilli was re-assigned after sources say he made the alleged remark two weeks ago.
  A memorandum obtained by KDKA lays out what Tranquilli said behind closed doors.
  In a closed-door meeting with a defense attorney and
  
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• Military Mom Surprises Daughter At School After Nearly 8 Months Overseas

  05-02-2020 22:39
  
  WINGATE, Pa. (CBS Local) — Ember Robinson, a second grade student in Pennsylvania who hadn’t seen her military mom in nearly eight months, got the biggest and best surprise of her life on Monday.
  Principal Jim Orichosky and teacher Shelby Foltz had devised a plan to gather the entire school in the gymnasium at Wingate Elementary School to write and send Valentine’s Day cards to Ember’s mother, Senior Airman Arika Robinson, who stationed in Kuwait.
  The students were shown
  
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• 9-Year-Old Boy Reunites With Dad After Being Stranded In China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  05-02-2020 22:31
  
  SEATAC, WASH. (CBS Local) — A nine-year-old boy is finally back home in the U.S. after becoming stranded in China for several days amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
  Daniel, who lives in Bellevue, Washington, went to China with his mom on Jan. 20 to visit his grandmother for Chinese New Year.
  His original flight back home was cancelled at the last minute and he was told he might have to wait until late April to get home.
  After scrambling and searching, Daniel’s mom found a
  
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• Pittsburgh Restaurant Voted One Of The Most Romantic Restaurants In The U.S.

  05-02-2020 22:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh restaurant has just been ranked as one of the most romantic restaurants in the nation just in time for Valentine’s Day.Altius in Mt. Washington made OpenTable’s “100 Most Romantic Restaurants In America For 2020” list. Being located on Gradview Avenue, the restaurant has a stunning view of the city.
  (Photo Courtesy: OpenTable)
  OpenTable says its new ranking of the most romantic restaurants in the U.S. looks at 80 million reviews of m
  
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• Local Senators Cast Votes During Senate Impeachment Trial Of President Donald Trump

  05-02-2020 22:18
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) — Here are how local Senators voted on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
  The Senate acquitted President Trump of the first article of impeachment, abuse of power.
  West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said he would vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
  The Democratic announced the news before Wednesday’s vote.
  “I must vote yes on the articles of impeachment,” Manchin said in a statement. “I take no pleasure in these votes,
  
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• Local Senators Cast Impeachment Votes During Senate Trial Of President Donald Trump

  05-02-2020 22:18
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) — Here are local Senators voted on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
  West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said he would vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
  The Democratic announced the news before Wednesday’s vote.
  “I must vote yes on the articles of impeachment,” Manchin said in a statement. “I take no pleasure in these votes, and am saddened this is the legacy we leave our children and grandchildren.”
  Senator Pat
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Plans To Veto Natural Gas Manufacturing Tax Credit

  05-02-2020 21:54
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A bill that would provide millions in tax breaks for new construction of facilities to use natural gas extracted in the state to make fertilizers and other chemicals will be vetoed by Pennsylvania’s governor, his spokesman said Wednesday.
  The bill, which passed both legislative chambers this week by veto-proof majorities, authorizes the “energy and fertilizer manufacturing tax credit” for projects that require at least $450 million in construction a
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Sign General Manager Kevin Colbert To Contract Extension

  05-02-2020 21:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have signed a key executive to an extension.On Wednesday, the team announced that GM Kevin Colbert has signed a one-year contract extension.
  He will be with the team through at least the 2021 NFL Draft.Colbert is entering his 10th season as the Steelers’ general manager but has been with the team for 20 seasons.“It’s hard to quantify how fortunate I am to have been part of this organization for the last 20 years,” Colbert said in a t
  
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• Missing 7th Grader From Canon-McMillan School District Found

  05-02-2020 20:58
  
  CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A seventh grader from Canonsburg Middle School was found after being reported missing today.
  The Canon-McMillan School District posted on Facebook, asking the public for help searching for Thomas Deeley. They later updated the post and said he was found and in the process of being reuinted with his parents.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Canon-McMillan School District Looking For Missing 7th Grader Thomas Deeley

  05-02-2020 20:58
  
  CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A seventh grader from Canon-McMillan School District was reported missing today.The Canon-McMillan School District posted on Facebook, asking the public for help searching for Thomas Deeley.The district says he was last seen wearing a dark gray hoodie, dark pants and carrying a backpack.Anyone who has any information about his whereabouts or sees him is asked to call 911.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Go Behind-The-Scenes With Edie Falco Star Of The New CBS Police Drama ‘Tommy’

  05-02-2020 20:43
  
  Tommy comes to CBS this Thursday night as Edie Falco stars in CBS’ new drama about a former high-ranking NYPD officer who becomes the first female chief of police for Los Angeles. The cast of Tommy also boasts talented actors Michael Chernus, Adelaide Clemens, Thomas Sadoski, Russell G. Jones, Olivia Lucy Phillip, Joseph Lyle Taylor and Vladimir Caamaño.
  A true-blue New Yorker, Abigail “Tommy” Thomas uses her unflinching honesty and hardball tactics to keep social, polit
  
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• North Hampton Volunteer Fire Chief Accused In Drunk Driving Incident Waives Preliminary Hearing

  05-02-2020 20:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A North Hampton Volunteer Fire Chief accused of driving with a blood alcohol content more than two times the legal limit waived his preliminary hearing.
  John Schwend was relieved of his duties at the beginning of January after Hampton Township officials confirm Schwend was allegedly driving drunk behind the wheel of his fire station-owned SUV.
  Police say Schwend and another chief were pulled over in Hampton Township after a Christmas party in Etna, and the officer drove
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Add Outfielder Solomon Maguire As 43rd Player Added During International Signing Period

  05-02-2020 19:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have used some international money to sign a 43rd from overseas in the last year.The team announced the signing of outfielder Solomon Maguire from Australia Wednesday.“We have officially signed outfielder Solomon Maguire (Sydney, Australia) as a non-drafted free agent. The Pirates have now signed 43 players during the 2019-20 international signing period.”We have officially signed outfielder Solomon Maguire (Sydney, Australia) as a non-drafted fr
  
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• ‘It’s My Ultimate Goal To Be Here At Pitt,’ Pitt Football Head Coach Pat Narduzzi Addresses Rumors About Michigan State Job

  05-02-2020 19:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After the surprise retirement of Mark Dantonio at Michigan State, Pat Narduzzi’s name came up in rumors as a potential replacement.Narduzzi took to the podium on National Signing Day attempting to squash any idea that he would be on the move to his former team.“Pat Narduzzi confirms his commitment to Pitt and being the Panthers head coach @KDKA”Pat Narduzzi confirms his commitment to Pitt and being the Panthers head coach @KDKA
  — Rich Walsh KDKA
  
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• Coors Light Helping To Pay For Dog Adoptions Across The Country For Valentine’s Day

  05-02-2020 19:24
  
  By Amanda Jackson, CNN
  (CNN) — If you’re thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, then a beer company wants to help with the adoption fee.
  Coors Light announced Tuesday that they are encouraging people to ditch the normal Valentine’s Day traditions and instead choose to cuddle up with a fur-ever friend.
  “With almost half of millennials planning to stay in on Valentine’s Day, we wanted to help empower people to savor the day with Coors Light and a dog by the
  
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• Shaler Twp. Man Sentenced To 5 Years After Investigators Found 3,000 Images And 60 Videos Of Child Pornography

  05-02-2020 19:10
  
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A Shaler Township man will spend more than 5 years behind bars after investigators seized nearly 3,000 images and 60 videos of child pornography on his devices.
  Brian Reddinger, 37, was sentenced to 63 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Tuesday.Reddinger was convicted of possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors.
  In 2016, while officials were executing a search w
  
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• Health Dept.: 2 Additional Flu-Related Deaths In Allegheny County

  05-02-2020 19:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two more people have died of complications from the flu in Allegheny County.
  The Allegheny County Health Department released the latest numbers Wednesday.
  According to the Health Department, that brings the total for the season to seven local deaths.
  Allegheny County’s first flu-related death was reported during the week of Jan. 4.
  No details have been released on the two latest people to succumb to the flu.
  In total, 8,001 cases have been reported so far this flu
  
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• School Van Driver Killed In Lawrence Co. Crash

  05-02-2020 18:15
  
  PERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person is dead following a crash in Lawrence County Wednesday morning.
  It happened along Portersville Road just before 11 a.m. in Perry Township.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It appears a tractor trailer and a school van crashed, head-on. The driver of the van was reportedly killed in the collision.
  The road is closed while the investigation continues.
  The cause of the crash and name of the victim have not been released.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing
  
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• Lucas Till On ‘MacGyver’s Fourth Season: ‘Completely Different Show Without Sacrificing Any Of The Things That You Love’

  05-02-2020 18:04
  
  MacGyver is back! Season four of CBS’ MacGyver returns this Friday, February 7th at 8:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. Ahead of the series’ latest season premiere CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Mac himself, Lucas Till, to discuss the show’s launching off point and what it’s like to walk through a home depot as the man who can make everything from anything.
  MW: Lucas, how are you doing today?
  LT: Pretty good man.
  MW: So we have season f
  
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• ‘Are You Kidding Me?’: Family Gets 55,000 Duplicate Billing Statements In The Mail

  05-02-2020 17:46
  
  TWINSBURG, Ohio (CBS Local) — An Ohio man said he was “shocked” when he and his wife received approximately 55,000 duplicate billing statements in the mail from a student loan company a few weeks ago.
  Dan Cain of Twinsburg said he knew there was a problem when the clerk at the Twinsburg Post Office told him he would not be able to get his mail through the front door of the postal office.
  Cain said he drove his truck around to the back of the building, where 79 trays with about
  
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• Slippery Rock University's Arts & Lecture series to feature "Matter of Fact" host Soledad O'Brien

  05-02-2020 17:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  The international journalist will visit Feb. 18
  
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• PPG to buy Chicago coatings maker

  05-02-2020 16:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh paints giant has a deal to acquire Alpha Coating Technologies which manufactures powder coatings. Terms were not disclosed.
  
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• Sources: Missing 76-Year-Old Woman Found After Search In Armstrong Co., Dies At Hospital

  05-02-2020 16:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A missing woman has died after she was rushed to the hospital, sources close to the investigation say.Search crews were out in Armstrong County this morning looking for a missing woman.
  Officials have not released the name of the 76-year-old woman or the details under which she disappeared.
  A search and rescue details was underway along Route 422 in Kittanning.
  Sources say there is no indication of foul play and police are not investigating.Stay with KDKA for the latest
  
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• Authorities Searching For Missing 76-Year-Old Woman In Kittanning

  05-02-2020 16:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Search crews are out in Armstrong County this morning looking for a missing woman.
  Officials have not released the name of the 76-year-old woman or the details under which she disappeared.
  A search and rescue details is underway in along Route 422 in Kittanning.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh International Airport Adds 4-Year-Old Lab Named Denver To Its Therapy Dog Team

  05-02-2020 15:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new dog will be joining the team of therapy dogs at Pittsburgh International Airport.
  Denver, a 4-year-old yellow lab has joined the team and officially started working last Friday.#PITPAWS alert! We are excited to welcome Denver, a 4yr old yellow lab, to the @PITairport therapy dog team! He officially started last Friday, and settled right in. Get ready to see more of this cute face soon!@aptherapydogs #flypit #therapydogsofpittsburgh pic.twitter.com/cze6ykW2cC
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• Sam Hunt Bringing Southside Summer Tour To S&T Bank Music Park August 15

  05-02-2020 15:43
  
  BURGETTSTOWN (KDKA) — A summer of big concerts just got even bigger.Sam Hunt announced on Wednesday that he is bringing his Southside Summer Tour to S&T Bank Music Park on Saturday, August 15.Joining Sam Hunt on this tour is Kip Moore, Travis Denning, and Ernest.Tickets will go on sale for the show on Friday, February 14 at 9:00 a.m.
  More information on tickets can be found on the Live Nation website.
  
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• An Unlikely Friendship Between A Coyote And Badger Was Caught In This Adorable Video

  05-02-2020 15:38
  
  (CNN) — It’s almost like a scene out of a classic Disney movie — a coyote and badger teaming up to go on a wild adventure.
  The adorable video of the unlikely pair has been shared widely on social media. It even caught the attention of Captain America.
  “I’m choosing to believe that the coyote sounds like Michael J. Fox and the badger sounds like Sam Elliot and they’re best friends on an adventure,” actor Chris Evans tweeted.
  I’m choosing to believe
  
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• PTL Links: February 5, 2020

  05-02-2020 15:19
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes
  Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “Miss Saigon”
  Levin Furniture
  “Survivor” on CBS
  Allegheny Health Network
  Seven Springs
  Special Olympics
  Waiting Child
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• Cooking With Rania: Gingered Stir Fry With Scallops And Snow Peas

  05-02-2020 15:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is back in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen with a recipe so good, you can’t tell that it’s also good for you!
  Gingered Stir Fry with Scallops and Snow Peas
  Ingredients:½ cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  1 teaspoon Chinese chile-garlic sauce
  1 teaspoon cornstarch
  2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  ¼ cup fresh ginger, cut into fine matchsticks
  ½ pound snow peas
  1 p
  
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• Police: Mother Charged After Boy, 3, Found With Traces Of Cocaine In His System From Drug-Laced Gummy Worm

  05-02-2020 14:53
  
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — A mother from McKees Rocks is facing charges after police say her 3-year-old son ate a piece of drug-laced candy.
  According to the criminal complaint, Darlena Johnson’s 3-year-old son ended up at UPMC Children’s Hospital last month. He was twitching and lethargic.
  Police said the hospital staff performed a urine test on the boy that “showed positive results for THC.”It was at that time, police say, that Johnson told the doctors that the boy had
  
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• Popular Music Venue Howlers Relocating From Bloomfield To East Liberty

  05-02-2020 14:00
  
  BLOOMFIELD (KDKA) — Music fans in Pittsburgh learned on Tuesday that one of the more popular venues would be moving to a new location.
  According to a report in the Pittsburgh City Paper, Howlers in Bloomfield will be relocating to East Liberty.Howlers owner Susan Cole told the Pittsburgh City Paper that she found out last year when the Liberty Avenue venue learned there would be a change in landlords, she would have to move the business.After 19 years in Bloomfield, the new landlord only o
  
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• Pa. Gamblers Spent Big On Super Bowl 54

  05-02-2020 13:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania gamblers spent over 30 million dollars in wagers on Super Bowl 54.
  The Gaming Control Board says that people in Pennsylvania spent 30.7 million dollars in bets on Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
  Gamblers in Nevada spent the most, totaling over 155 million dollars in bets.
  This was the first Super Bowl since online sports betting became legal in Pennsylvania.
  
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• Macy’s To Close 125 Stores And Cut 2,000 Corporate Jobs

  05-02-2020 12:45
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s says it is closing 125 of its least productive stores and cutting 2,000 corporate jobs as the struggling department store tries to reinvent itself in the age of online shopping.
  The store closures represent about one fifth of Macy’s current total.
  It didn’t specify how many jobs would be lost at the shuttered stores.
  The corporate jobs will be shed as Macy’s closes its offices in Cincinnati and San Francisco, leaving New York as its sole corpo
  
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• New Study Determines Penguins Have Similar Speech Patterns To Humans

  05-02-2020 12:21
  
  (CNN) — In most human languages, the most frequently used words are short. Think “the,” and, “of ” and “a.”
  It turns out the same thing goes for penguins too.
  A team of researchers based in Italy have found “compelling evidence” that African penguins use the same speech patterns as we do — the first time this has been found in an animal other than a primate.
  The team recorded 590 breeding calls known as “ecstatic display songs.&rd
  
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• Incubus And 311 To Play Summer Concert At S&T Bank Pavilion

  05-02-2020 12:05
  
  BURGETTSTOWN, Pa (KDKA) — Incubus is coming to S&T Bank Pavilion this summer.
  S&T Bank Pavilion in Burgettstown announced on Tuesday that the band Incubus is hitting the road with 311 and Badflower, and they’ll be stopping in the area.
  The groups will play a show on Tuesday, August 18th this coming summer.JUST ANNOUNCED: @IncubusBand is bringing their 2020 tour with @311 and @Badflower to Burgettstown on August 18th! Local presales start 2/6 at 10am.Get more info here: https:
  
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• FDA To Allow Use Of Coronavirus Test at U.S. Labs

  05-02-2020 11:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Food and Drug Administration is issuing an emergency authorization for the Wuhan Coronavirus test.
  Qualified labs in the United States will be able to use the test developed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
  Previously, only the CDC were allowed to administer the test.
  The test uses nasal or oral swabs to detect the virus.However, it is not 100% accurate.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Weather Advisory Goes Into Effect Wednesday Night

  05-02-2020 11:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 7:00 p.m. tonight through 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning due to the potential of freezing rain.Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  Temperatures will be more in line with expectations for this time of the year today.
  Yesterday’s high hit 60 degrees, the second time in two days temperatures were that warm.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Highs today will st
  
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• City Of Washington Police Searching For Suspect Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards

  05-02-2020 11:28
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — The City of Washington Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of stealing credit cards.According to police, he allegedly stole credit cards out of a vehicle and attempting to use them at Shop ‘n Save.They are asking anyone with information to contact them at 724-223-1386 or message the City Of Washington Police Department Facebook page.
  
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• Police Detail Struggle That Led To Clairton Shooting That Left One Dead

  05-02-2020 11:09
  
  CLAIRTON (KDKA) — New details have come that tell what led to a shooting Tuesday morning.
  28-year-old Gerald Johnson is facing one charge of criminal homicide in the shooting death of 25-year-old Joseph Perlick-Spernak.
  Johnson told police he was at the home with one of his female coworkers on Tuesday morning.
  Johnson and the coworker were engaged in a sexual act in an upstairs bedroom when Perlick-Spernak walked into the home and the bedroom.
  Perlick-Spernak then grabbed a gun that Johnso
  
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• Local Lawmakers React To President Trump’s State Of The Union Address

  05-02-2020 10:54
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) — President Trump addressed members of Congress on Tuesday night in the annual State of the Union Address.The speech was titled “Great American Comeback” highlighted some of President Trump’s achievements such as the economy.However, a partisan divide was on full display during and after the speech.A couple of local congressmen spoke with reporters about their takeaways from the address.“I think the talk about oil and gas and the fact that we&
  
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• ‘This Is Not The New Kensington I Grew Up In, Folks’: Neighbors Scared After Shots Fired At Undercover Officers

  05-02-2020 10:41
  
  NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) — Investigators are searching for the person who fired shots at an undercover officer.
  KDKA talked to people in New Kensington who say they’re terrified.They keep their doors locked and some even have cameras on their houses. And with last night’s shooting, KDKA was told something needs to be done.
  “This is not the New Kensington that I grew up in folks,” said Jill Jacob, who is from the area.
  Jill Jacob is familiar with Kenneth Avenue and Waln
  
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• Police Searching For Shooter Who Fired At New Kensington Undercover Officer

  05-02-2020 10:41
  
  NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) — Investigators are searching for the person who fired shots at an undercover officer.
  It was a very active scene last night with multiple police departments responding to the scene of Kenneth Avenue and Constitution Boulevard.
  New Kensington Police were on patrol and believe they saw someone wanted for another incident.
  A vehicle that was being used by an undercover officer— approached the person and that’s when shots were fired.
  KDKA has learned no one w
  
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• W. Va Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Killing Man Delivering Child Support Payments

  05-02-2020 09:53
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the shooting death of a man delivering child support money to the mother of his children.
  Juan Xavier Chic, 30, received the sentence Tuesday in Charleston, news outlets reported. He was convicted in December of first-degree murder in the 2018 killing of Andre Leonard, 27. Chic and a woman had met up with Leonard so that Leonard could give the woman money to buy their children clothes for school
  
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• Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey Will Cast Votes In Impeachment Trial

  05-02-2020 09:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — United States Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey will vote Tuesday whether or not to remove President Trump from office.
  The two Pennsylvania senators are split on how they will vote.
  Senator Toomey (R-PA) has said he will vote to acquit President Trump, saying that he did not commit an impeachable offense.
  Meanwhile, Senator Casey (D-PA) has said he will vote ‘yes’ on both impeachment charges.
  
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• Whoopi Goldberg’s Medical Cannabis Company ‘Whoopi & Maya’ Shuts Down

  05-02-2020 08:57
  
  (CNN) — Whoopi & Maya, the medical cannabis company co-founded by Whoopi Goldberg, is closing up shop, according to a statement posted on its website.
  In an interview with CNN Business, Rick Cusick, a Whoopi & Maya board member who helped found the company with Goldberg and Om Edibles founder Maya Elisabeth, said he received word Friday from Goldberg that she planned to step away from the brand.
  “It became clear to everybody that Whoopi and Maya wanted a divorce,” Cusic
  
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• Billy Porter Delivers LGBTQ State Of The Union Address

  05-02-2020 08:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the second year in a row, Billy Porter has put his own spin on the State of the Union address.Hours before President Trump would address the nation from Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh native and activist gave his own “LGBTQ State of the Union” address.
  In a video posted on Facebook, Porter would criticize the President as well as address several topics affecting the LGBTQ community.
  “Our nation is facing one of the biggest crises of my lifetime,&rdqu
  
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• Port Authority Employees To Test Pay By App Next Week

  05-02-2020 08:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Internal testing for Port Authority’s mobile ticketing app will begin next week.Riders on the 1, 16, 41, 91, G3, G31, and O12 will see a new device on their buses.According to Port Authority, these devices are test pilots that will only be accessible to employees but they are hoping to follow with a public pilot later in the year.The app will allow riders to pay their fare using their phones.Port Authority is hoping to have the app available to everyone later this
  
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• Pittsburgh Negro League Exhibit On Display Downtown

  05-02-2020 08:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An exhibit dedicated to Pittsburgh’s history in Negro League Baseball is on display as part of a celebration of Black History Month.
  The exhibit is on display at Pittsburgh’s City-County Building.
  It features photos, artifacts, and memorabilia with history of the Negro League Baseball in the city of Pittsburgh.
  Some of the items feature the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Josh Gibson.
  Along with memorabilia on display, there will also be screening of the award-winn
  
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