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• Study: Since Invention Of Smartphone, More Pedestrians Being Killed By Cars

  28-02-2020 23:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There are lives shattered on both sides of a fatal pedestrian accident.
  There is grief for the lives lost, and for the driver forever scared.
  The Governors Highway Safety Association report estimates 6,590 people died in pedestrian accidents in 2019.
  That is 300 more than 2018, and the most since 1988.
  “That’s a big increase,” said Jim Clair, who owns Ultimate Defensive Driving.
  The GHSA said over the last 10 years, pedestrian deaths are up 53% and Cla
  
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• Study: Since Invention Of Smartphone, More Pedestrians Are Being Killed By Cars

  28-02-2020 23:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There are lives shattered on both sides of a fatal pedestrian accident.
  There is grief for the lives lost, and for the driver forever scared.
  The Governors Highway Safety Association report estimates 6,590 people died in pedestrian accidents in 2019.
  That is 300 more than 2018, and the most since 1988.
  “That’s a big increase,” said Jim Clair, who owns Ultimate Defensive Driving.
  The GHSA said over the last 10 years, pedestrian deaths are up 53% and Cla
  
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• Saint Vincent College Unveils ‘Fred Unboxed’ Digital Exhibit

  28-02-2020 23:03
  
  LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) – Saint Vincent College in Fred Rogers’ hometown of Latrobe has unveiled an online exhibit about his life.“Fred Unboxed” allows people to explore the many ways that Fred Rogers cared for children and family.The exhibit draws from the more than 22,000 items in the Fred Rogers Archive like interviews, behind-the-scene photos and handwritten drafts of his songs.In a news release, Fred Rogers Center senior archivist says the project — which has been
  
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• Police: 25-Year-Old Woman Charged With Assaulting Child Of Former Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison In Ball Pit

  28-02-2020 22:39
  
  ALTOONA, Pa. (KDKA) — Police say a 25-year-old woman is facing charges for assaulting former Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison’s child in a ball pit.
  On Nov. 29, 2019, police were called to Urban Air in Altoona for a disturbance between an adult woman and two children, according to documents.
  Urban Air is an indoor adventure park, according to its website.
  The documents say Kaylani Gunning climbed through the ball pit and attempted to remove the children from a platform by force afte
  
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• Police: 25-Year-Old Woman Charged With Assaulting Child Of Former Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison

  28-02-2020 22:39
  
  ALTOONA, Pa. (KDKA) — Police say a 25-year-old woman is facing charges for assaulting former Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison’s child in a ball pit.
  On Nov. 29, 2019, police were called to Urban Air in Altoona for a disturbance between an adult woman and two children, according to documents obtained by WTAJ.
  The documents say 25-year-old Kaylani Gunning climbed through the ball pit and attempted to remove the children from a platform by force.
  Gunning allegedly claimed the children
  
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• Police charge West Mifflin teen with non-fatal shooting in Duquesne

  28-02-2020 21:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  Detectives arrested Terril Leverett, 17, and charged him with shooting a 19-year-old man on Grant Avenue on Feb. 16.
  
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• Pittsburgh Irish Pub Ranked Best In Pennsylvania

  28-02-2020 21:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, a Pittsburgh pub has been named the best in Pennsylvania.An article by Delish lists the best pubs in every state, and Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle in the Strip is number one in Pa.The founders of Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle decided that Pittsburgh needed an authentic Irish pub, so they snagged a spot on Penn Avenue and opened in 1992, according to their website.
  It’s also the pub Jason Momoa was
  
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• 17-Year-Old Charged After Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Duquesne

  28-02-2020 21:46
  
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — A 17-year-old has been charged with criminal attempted homicide after allegedly shooting a 19-year-old teen in Duquesne.
  On Friday, Allegheny County announced charged against Terril Leverett. He was apprehended at his residence on Friday.
  Police say he is facing charges of aggravated assault, criminal attempted homicide and firearm offenses for shooting the 19-year-old on Feb. 16.
  Police were called to the shooting on the 600 block of West Grant Avenue around 12:31 p.m.
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• ACLU Appeals Case Of School Official Accused Of Harassing Trans Teen In Bathroom

  28-02-2020 21:33
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Lawyers for a transgender teenager in West Virginia on Friday appealed the dismissal of a lawsuit that accused an assistant principal of harassing the student for using the boy’s bathroom.
  The American Civil Liberties Union’s West Virginia chapter said it’s “not done fighting for justice” for client Michael Critchfield after the case was tossed by a judge last month.
  The lawsuit alleges Liberty High School Assistant Principal Lee Liven
  
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• Slippery Rock University Cancels Spring Break Study Abroad Programs Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

  28-02-2020 21:03
  
  SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (KDKA) – Slippery Rock University is canceling all of its study abroad programs scheduled for spring break because of the coronavirus outbreak.In an email, Slippery Rock president William Behre says study abroad trips scheduled for March 8 through 15 will be canceled.“Our international study abroad programs are designed to deliver immersive cultural learning experiences to our students,” the email reads.“Given the current situation, it is our belief tha
  
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• Allegheny Co., State Police Accepting Applications For Annual Camp Cadet Program

  28-02-2020 20:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County and state police are now accepting applications for the annual Camp Cadet program.The goal is to help kids gain a better understanding of what law enforcement officers do and how they help the community.
  It’s a week-long experience that kicks off on July 26. Cadets spend time at Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg at no cost.The camp is open to kids age 12 to 14.Applications must be submitted before April 15. You can apply online here.
  
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• 5 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues In Western Pa

  28-02-2020 20:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re looking to get out and do something fun this winter, here are some things to help you beat the winter blues “Leap Year Style.”
  Sky Zone
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  Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. You can have fun in their “Foam Zone,” play dodgeball, or open jump. Mikey claims it is a great workout and healthy family fun.
  Sky Zone has 2 locations in Monroeville and Canonsburg.
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• Butler Co. Mom Dances With 2-Year-Old Who Might Not Make It To His Wedding Day

  28-02-2020 19:52
  
  CRANBERRY, Pa. (KDKA) – A local woman’s video of her dancing with her son is going viral.Samantha Duran lives in Cranberry. Her son Maddox has spina bifida. In her Facebook post, she says last April, they were told Maddox had a cyst on his spine that could herniate his brain stem.
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  She decided to record a video of her dancing with him, just in case she never gets the chance to dance with him at his wedding.“I will remember these 2 minutes for the rest of my life,&r
  
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• Pa. Officials Warn Of Potential 2020 Census Scams

  28-02-2020 19:23
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania officials are warning residents about the potential of scammers using the 2020 census to cause confusion.
  Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin made the announcement after the Philadelphia Inquirer reported officials say fakes that look like the Census are being sent out by the Republican National Committee in an attempt to get information ahead of a “contentions election.”
  According to a news release, red flags
  
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• Miss Universe Shares Inspirational Messages For Young Women

  28-02-2020 19:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As Black History Month comes to an end, there is no shortage of inspirational messages to the world.
  Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi stopped into Pittsburgh Today Live to talk to David and Heather after she just talked to the University of Pittsburgh for Black History Month.
  Tunzi shared her own story with the students, including her life and experiences, as well as what Black History Month means to her.
  Tunzi aims to empower youth in believing in themselves and the influe
  
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• ‘If Bernie Sanders Is Our Next Cartoon President, It Would Be Great’: R.J. Fried On Showtime’s ‘Our Cartoon President’

  28-02-2020 18:37
  
  (CBS Local)– “Our Cartoon President” is in season three on Showtime and executive producer R.J. Fried and his team are reacting to all of the political news in real team on the show.
  While the series began with President Trump and the people that were with him in the White House as the focus, the race for the Democratic nominee gives Fried the opportunity to introduce several new characters to the program.
  “The world has gotten so much bigger and we have all these ne
  
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• ‘If Bernie Sanders Is Our Next Cartoon President, It Would Be Great For The Show’: R.J. Fried On Showtime’s ‘Our Cartoon President’

  28-02-2020 18:37
  
  (CBS Local)– “Our Cartoon President” is in season three on Showtime and executive producer R.J. Fried and his team are reacting to all of the political news in real team on the show.
  While the series began with President Trump and the people that were with him in the White House as the focus, the race for the Democratic nominee gives Fried the opportunity to introduce several new characters to the program.
  “The world has gotten so much bigger and we have all these ne
  
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• What’s In A Name?: Growing Concern Over Coronavirus May Be Impacting Corona Beer Sales

  28-02-2020 18:11
  
  (CNN/KDKA) — While fears over the coronavirus outbreak have sent shares on Wall Street tumbling over the last week, they are also impacting sales of the popular Mexican beer — Corona — within the United States, according to a recent survey.
  Constellation Brands, which brews several variations of the popular lager, said in a statement that its customers “understand there is no link between the virus and our business.”
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• Survey: Nearly 40 Percent Of Americans Wouldn’t Buy Corona Beer Because Of Coronavirus Outbreak

  28-02-2020 18:11
  
  (CNN) — Corona beer isn’t making any changes to its advertising despite the name’s unfortunate similarity to the deadly coronavirus.
  Constellation Brands, which brews several variations of the popular lager, said in a statement that its customers “understand there is no link between the virus and our business.”
  “Sales of Corona remain very strong and we appreciate the continued support from our fans,” Constellation Brands spokesperson Stephanie McGuane t
  
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• Survey: 40 Percent Of Americans Wouldn’t Buy Corona Beer Because Of Coronavirus Outbreak

  28-02-2020 18:11
  
  (CNN) — Corona beer isn’t making any changes to its advertising despite the name’s unfortunate similarity to the deadly coronavirus.
  Constellation Brands, which brews several variations of the popular lager, said in a statement that its customers “understand there is no link between the virus and our business.”
  “Sales of Corona remain very strong and we appreciate the continued support from our fans,” Constellation Brands spokesperson Stephanie McGuane t
  
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• Police arrest 14-year-old in McKees Rocks shooting over cigarette

  28-02-2020 18:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said the teen was with two other people when they got into a fight with a man who refused to give them a cigarette.
  
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• Eric Crosby named director of Carnegie Museum of Art

  28-02-2020 17:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Eric Crosby, curator of contemporary and modern art, is appointed Henry J. Heinz II director of Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland. 
  
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• Forecasting Pittsburgh Weather On A Leap Day

  28-02-2020 17:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Leap Day occurs Saturday.This is the extra day we get almost every 4 years to make up for the Earth’s slightly more than 365 day trip around the sun.You can learn more about how Leap year works by clicking here.
  Since Leap Day happens every four years, we don’t have as much February 29th weather data as we do for all the other days of the year.
  With that being the case, I thought we should take a look at how Leap Day weather statistically treats Pittsburgh.
  
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• 14-Year-Old Arrested In McKees Rocks Shooting

  28-02-2020 17:34
  
  MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (KDKA) – A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man during a fight over a cigarette in McKees Rocks.Allegheny County Police say the juvenile was charged and taken to the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center on Thursday.The shooting happened on the 100 block of Munson Avenue last Saturday. McKees Rocks Police arrived to the scene to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds to the hand and upper body.Allegheny County Police say investigators learned the vi
  
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• Kennywood To Give Away 100 Season Passes In Honor Of The Jack Rabbit’s 100th Anniversary

  28-02-2020 16:54
  
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Is the Jack Rabbit your favorite ride at Kennywood?For 100 years, the iconic “double-dip” on the wooden coaster has brought joy to park riders of all ages.To celebrate the 100-year anniversary, Kennywood is holding a contest offering 100 season passes for the 100 best Jack Rabbit memories.They’re asking for pictures or video from Kennywood fans and then judges will select the best 100 stories to be crowned winners of a season pass.To see the full rul
  
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• WWE Delivers Stunners: Undertaker Returns, Goldberg Wins Universal Championship

  28-02-2020 15:58
  
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) — With WrestleMania now just weeks away, WWE delivered two big surprises at Super Showdown to set the stage for their biggest event of the year. The Undertaker is back, and Goldberg is the new Universal Champion.
  Following a one-year absence from WrestleMania, it appears the Dead Man is on the cusp of returning to professional wrestling’s grandest stage. The Undertaker made a surprise return to WWE at Thursday’s mega-event in Saudi Arabia, where he set hi
  
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• Canonsburg Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Joshua Harsh

  28-02-2020 15:32
  
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) – Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Joshua Harsh.Photo Credit: Canonsburg Police Department
  According to police, Joshua was last seen at school on Thursday. He never returned home after school.He is described as 6’3″ and 190 pounds with curly hair.Police say he was last seen wearing black sweat pants, a dark hoodie and had a gray backpack on his person.They are asking anyone that sees him or has information regarding his whereabouts to call 911.Stay
  
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• PTL Links: February 28, 2020

  28-02-2020 14:54
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Disney On Ice
  Miss Universe
  Merchant Oyster Co. Restaurant
  Merchant Oyster Co. Event
  Carnegie Science Center Railroad Campaign
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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  Instagram
  
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• Portion Of Glenfield Road In Aleppo Down To One Lane Due To Collapsed Wall

  28-02-2020 14:49
  
  ALEPPO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – The northbound lane in the 500 block of Glenfield Road is closed due to a collapsed retaining wall.According to the Department of Public Works, traffic will be directed via alternating traffic lights and drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through.There is no timetable for when the repair will be completed and the road fully reopened.
  
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• High School Student Creates Fake 2020 Congressional Candidate, Twitter Verifies The Account

  28-02-2020 14:13
  
  (CNN) — Andrew Walz calls himself a “proven business leader” and a “passionate advocate for students.” Walz, a Republican from Rhode Island, is running for Congress with the tagline, “Let’s make change in Washington together,” or so his Twitter account claimed.
  Earlier this month, Walz’s account received a coveted blue checkmark from Twitter as part of the company’s broader push to verify the authenticity of many Senate, House and guber
  
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• Orchids bloom at both Phipps and the Orchid Society show

  28-02-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Orchids can be admired and purchased during two shows in the region, in Oakland through March 8 and in Bethel Park on March 14-15.
  
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• Local Churches Begin Preparations For Friday Fish Fries

  28-02-2020 12:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s the Lenten season and that means one thing – fish fries.Some churches start preparing as soon as Tuesday for their Friday fish fries.At St. Gabriel’s in Whitehall, volunteers started filling in around 4:30 a.m. to get ready for lunch and dinner rushes. A lot of places prepare upwards of 2,000 of fish, some baked, some fried.KDKA Fish Fry Guide 2020
  For those that may not be fish fans, there’s always the other staple of fish fries: pierogies.
  
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• Crews Battling House Fire In Dunbar Township

  28-02-2020 12:36
  
  DUNBAR TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – All occupants were able to evacuate a house fire in Dunbar Township.Flames were coming from the home on University Drive around 4:45 a.m.
  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.KDKA’s Lindsay Ward is heading to the scene to learn more for KDKA Morning News.
  
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• Lawrence County Coroner Releases New Details On Death Of Sabrina Salamon

  28-02-2020 12:01
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) – New details have emerged regarding the case of the missing 39-year-old Sabrina Salamon.According to the Lawrence County Coroner, Salamon died of a drug overdose.The New Castle News reports investigators found a mix of fentanyl and cocaine in her system.Salamon had been missing since December when she was invovled in a crash.Her body had been found inside a hot tub outside of a home on Long Avenue.
  Police are still working to determine how her body ended up in the h
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Chilly Weekend Leads To Warm Week

  28-02-2020 11:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There is a winter weather advisory posted for parts of the Laurels due to snow impacting roads. The advisory stretches into the mountains of West Virginia and Maryland.
  Scattered snow showers are expected Friday with most of the day dry.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Lake effect snow showers will impact some early on Saturday morning. Winter isn’t over just yet, but data shows Saturday being th
  
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• URA’s deputy director reflects on childhood, communities that need ‘more investment … more partnership’

  28-02-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  URA’s deputy director reflects on childhood, communities that need ‘more investment … more partnership’
  
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• Student Dead After Shooting Near WVU’s Campus

  28-02-2020 10:42
  
  MORGANTOWN (KDKA) – A WVU student is dead after a shooting at university-run apartment complex near campus.According to University Police, two suspects have been arrested after one person was shot at an apartment complex near the Morgantown campus.The victim was identified by WVU as Eric Smith, a 21-year-old multidisciplinary studies major.“Multiple agencies responded to support our department at the scene,” said University Police Chief Chedester. “We appreciate their coo
  
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• Police Investigating Shots Fired At College Park On WVU Campus

  28-02-2020 10:42
  
  MORGANTOWN (KDKA) – Officers are on the scene of shots fired at College Park on West Virginia University’s campus.According to WVU officials, shots were fired around 4:00 a.m. near building 20 at College Park and police are asking students to shelter in place.Police are asking anyone with information to call University Police at 304-293-3136.
  KDKA is waiting to learn if anyone has been injured.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details</em
  
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• One Person Dead After Shooting Near WVU’s Campus

  28-02-2020 10:42
  
  MORGANTOWN (KDKA) – One person is dead and two suspects are in custody after a shooting near WVU’s campus.According to University Police, two suspects have been arrested after one person was shot at an apartment complex near the Morgantown campus.“Multiple agencies responded to support our department at the scene,” said University Police Chief Chedester. “We appreciate their cooperation and assistance as our investigation continues.”Police are continuing to in
  
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• Woman Arrested For Hit-And-Run After Hitting Parked Car

  28-02-2020 10:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A woman was taken into custody after she hit a parked car and fled the scene on Melwood Avenue on Wednesday.According to police, Ashlee Howze ran into a parked car while driving with three kids in the car. When she hit the car, a witness saw her get out, assess the damage, and then drive away.As she drove away, according to the witness, her car began to fill with smoke. Police were advised that Howze then drove in the direction of Centre Avenue and Morewood Avenue.Polic
  
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• Ohio Proposal Setting 16-Year Term Limits On Legislators Clears First Hurdle

  28-02-2020 09:29
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A proposed constitutional amendment that would set 16-year term limits on legislators serving in the Ohio House or Senate cleared its initial hurdle.
  Ohioans for Legislative Term Limits is the group seeking to close a loophole that’s allowed multiple legislators to jump back and forth between the House and Senate after reaching the current eight-year limit in one or the other chamber.
  The group’s goal is to place the amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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• Charleroi School District Investigating Instagram Page Promoting Students Fighting

  28-02-2020 09:06
  
  CHARLEROI (KDKA) – Charleroi School District Superintendent Ed Zelich addressed parents in a letter on Thursday regarding an Instagram page that promoted students fighting.“Our administrative team and school resource police officers have been working intently since yesterday regarding an Instagram page that shows videos of students fighting both inside the school and off-campus,” the letter said. “While the page was just created yesterday, some of the incidents that were
  
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• New Information Released About Cranberry Township McDonald’s Robbery

  28-02-2020 08:37
  
  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A man held up the McDonald’s on Route 228 on Tuesday.Cranberry Police have released new details about the suspect.According to them, an employee opened the register and the suspect shoved the employee then took the cash from the drawer.He left the scene in a dark, Chrysler sedan with a stolen license plate.Photo Credit: KDKA
  
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• 2 Men From Western Pennsylvania Plead Guilty In Connection To Hazing Death At Ohio University

  28-02-2020 05:36
  
  ATHENS, Ohio (AP/KDKA) — Three Ohio University students pleaded guilty Thursday to charges related to the investigation into fraternity hazing that led to a student’s death.
  Dominic Figliola, 21, of Athens, pleaded guilty to two felony drug possession counts and to misdemeanor charges of hazing and violating underage alcohol laws. Cullen McLaughlin, 20, of Cranberry, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of LSD possession. Zachary Herskovitz, 22, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, pleaded gu
  
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• Closing Vincentian Academy Wins WPIAL Class 1A Boys Basketball Title

  28-02-2020 05:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Vincentian Academy’s boys basketball coach said he wanted his team to go down in history.
  And that is exactly what is happening.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Closing Vincentian Academy won the WPIAL Class 1A title over Cornell at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday.
  It is the last local game on the hardwood for the Royals.
  “I was literally devastated by the news,” coach Tim Tyree said. “But being that coach, being that leader, you have to channel that
  
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• Ordnances Found At Home In Monroeville

  28-02-2020 03:53
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Ordnances were found at a home in Monroeville.
  On Thursday night, the Allegheny County Bomb Squad, Monroeville Police and EMS were on the scene on the 100 block of Urick Court.#BREAKING: Allegheny County Police tell us their bomb unit assisted Monroeville PD with ordnances (military weapons or ammunition) found at this home on Urick Ct. in Monroeville. Join us on @KDKA tonight for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/zFwXNNVftU
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• Federal Agents Raid Monroeville Home, Allegedly Find Almost 400 Grams Of Meth

  28-02-2020 03:53
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A man is facing federal drug charges after federal agents raided his Monroeville home.
  Court papers allege Boris Goldshtein admitted to shipping meth.
  His next-door neighbor Tom Keane said around 3 Thursday afternoon he saw officers and agents in his backyard. The United State Postal Inspection Service, the Allegheny County Bomb Squad, Monroeville Police and EMS were on the scene on the 100 block of Urick Court.
  “There were six officers in our backyard. They
  
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• Ordinaces Found At Home In Monroeville

  28-02-2020 03:50
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Ordinances were found at a home in Monroeville.
  On Thursday night, the Allegheny County Bomb Squad, Monroeville Police and EMS were on the scene on the 100 block of Urick Court.#BREAKING: Allegheny County Police tell us their bomb unit assisted Monroeville PD with ordnances (military weapons or ammunition) found at this home on Urick Ct. in Monroeville. Join us on @KDKA tonight for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/zFwXNNVftU
  — Shelby Cassesse (@Shelby
  
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• Pitt: Coronavirus Has Led To Reports Of ‘Hateful Rhetoric Targeted’ At International Students

  28-02-2020 01:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The University of Pittsburgh said the coronavirus has been used “to spew hateful rhetoric” at some of the international students at the school.
  RELATED STORIES:What You Need To Know: Latest Coronavirus Information From Pennsylvania State Health Dept.
  Pa. Health Dept., Local Hospitals Lay Out Plans For Possible Coronavirus Spread
  Vial Of Coronavirus Coming To Pitt’s Center For Vaccine Research Lab
  University Of Pittsburgh Holds Session To Dispel Myths A
  
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• Washington Co. Family Alleges KinderCare Employee Took Nude Photos Of Girl, Emailed Them To Dozens Of People

  28-02-2020 01:47
  
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A local family is suing KinderCare Learning Centers.The Observer Reporter reports the 5-year-old girl’s parents say a teacher at the daycare in Washington took photos of the girl naked from the waist down.
  The employee then allegedly emailed the photos to dozens of people, including the girls’ parents, other students’ parents, family and friends, the Observer-Reporter says.The company denies the allegations.
  
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