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• Pa. Liquor Control Board Closing Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores As Part Of Coronavirus Prevention In Eastern Pennsylvania

  14-03-2020 23:59
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced that over the next few days, the 88 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties will close starting on Tuesday.The stores will remain open on Monday during their usual hours but starting on March 17, they will be closed indefinitely as a part of the state’s effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.While the physical stores will close, the state plans to keep their online
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: CCAC Closes All Campuses Through March 21

  14-03-2020 23:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Community College of Allegheny County has announced that as a precaution amid the coronavirus outbreak, they are closed through March 21.Starting on Monday, CCAC will be on spring break and all campuses will be closed.
  They are telling all staff that they are not required to report to work unless they are told to by immediate superiors.Classes will resume on March 25 online and other forms of remote instruction.Non-credit classes will be canceled through April 19.Along
  
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• Businesses, Organizations Overrun Email Inboxes With Coronavirus Updates

  14-03-2020 23:08
  
  (CBS Local) — Businesses, schools, organizations and charities are flooding email boxes with messages explaining how they are handling the coronavirus outbreak.
  It seems like everybody from banks to local coffee hang out spots are writing to let people know what measures they are taking to create a safe environment during the crisis.
  The emails are meant to calm nerves, ease fears and reassure the public that everything’s going to be OK, but the sheer volume may add to the anxiety of
  
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• West Virginia Gets FEMA Grant For 2016 Flooding

  14-03-2020 21:51
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has received an additional $1 million in federal grants for debris removal in Greenbrier County after flooding in 2016.
  The flooding killed nearly two dozen people.
  West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said the grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will help with property improvements in the county.
  Justice owns the Greenbrier Resort, which was hit hard by the summer 2016 flooding. A professional golf tournament scheduled that year was also can
  
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• Pro Football Hall Of Fame To Close Through March 27

  14-03-2020 21:30
  
  CANTON, OH (KDKA) – In an effort to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame will close through Friday, March 27.“The health and safety of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s visitors, as well as staff and volunteers, is a top priority,” they said in a statement.They also made it clear they will monitor the situation and communicate with state and local health officials.
  Updates will be available on the hall of fame’s website.
  
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• Port Authority to disinfect vehicles every 24 hours

  14-03-2020 21:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  The agency’s move to daily disinfect buses and light-rail vehicles comes after two COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Allegheny County.
  
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• Jury Convicts Man Of Sexual Assault Charges, Including Raping A Teenager

  14-03-2020 20:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – David Tyus, accused of several counts of sexual assault, including raping a teenager, was found guilty by a jury on Friday.RELATED STORIES:
  Daycare Owner’s Son, Already Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child, Now Accused Of Raping Teen
  Alleged Victim: Daycare Owner’s Son ‘Was Doing Bad Stuff To The Kids’
  The assaults took place at a daycare inside his mother’s home on the North Side.According to police, in March 2018, Tyus brought a 17-year
  
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• Perry South man found guilty of raping child at mother's daycare

  14-03-2020 20:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  David Tyus, 20, will be sentenced in June.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Port Authority To Sanitize Vehicles Every 24 Hours

  14-03-2020 20:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority announced it will redouble sanitation efforts effective immediately.Vehicles will be disinfected every 24 hours. This news comes in light of two confirmed coronavirus cases in Allegheny County.“We have known that it was simply a matter of when — not if — we would see our first cases,” Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman said. “Luckily, I have observed firsthand Port Authority’s ability to overcome adversity during cha
  
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• U.S. Surgeon General Urges Hospitals To Suspend Elective Surgeries During Coronavirus Outbreak

  14-03-2020 20:29
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) – In a tweet Saturday morning, the United States Surgeon General Jerome Adams urged hospitals and healthcare systems to consider suspend elective surgical procedures amid the outbreak of COVID-19.
  Hospital & healthcare systems, PLEASE CONSIDER STOPPING ELECTIVE PROCEDURES until we can #FlattenTheCurve!Each elective surgery you do:
  1) Brings possible #Coronavirus to your facilities
  2) Pulls from PPE stores
  3) Taxes personnel who may be needed for #COVIDー19
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Find 30 Pounds Of Marijuana, Four Guns In Raid

  14-03-2020 20:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police made a major bust on Friday, according to their Twitter.A combined taskforce of detectives, narcotics specialists and state police special emergency response team conducted a search warrant in the 500 block of Guylin Drive in Penn Hills. They discovered money as well as 30 pounds of marijuana and four firearms.Police arrested suspects Victoria Anderson-Pettigrew and Daimere Wilmer who both live in Penn Hills for alleged involvement.
  Zone 5 detectives,
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: UPMC Limits Visits To Senior Communities

  14-03-2020 18:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPMC announced that they are limiting visits to senior communities in healthcare facilities.Anyone with cold-like symptoms are asked not to visit. Additionally, the number of visitors to senior patients will be restricted. Children may not be allowed to visit.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Giant Eagle Adjusts Hours For State Of Emergency

  14-03-2020 18:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Local supermarket chain Giant Eagle announced a plan to adjust hours on Saturday in response to shoppers’ needs during the coronavirus outbreak.Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. GetGo stores attached to a Giant Eagle location will copy these hours.However, standalone GetGo locations will follow their normal business hours at this time.Giant Eagle Curbside Pickup and Delivery will also be available 10 a.m. t
  
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• Allegheny County announces two COVID-19 cases, but won't predict community spread

  14-03-2020 17:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  The first two COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County won’t be the last, county officials said, though they won’t say if community spread is coming
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Two Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In City Of Pittsburgh

  14-03-2020 17:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two adults were confirmed to have coronavirus in Pittsburgh, according to Allegheny County officials.Both of the patients were adults, one in their 60s and the other in their 70s. According to the Allegheny County Health Department’s investigation, it is believed they were infected with the virus during out-of-state travel.Neither required hospitalization for the virus.
  “Yesterday, the county announced a number of additional steps that corresponded with revi
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: First Cases Confirmed In Allegheny County

  14-03-2020 17:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County has its first set of coronavirus cases.Officials confirmed Saturday that patients have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They have not yet disclosed how many people have been affected or where the patients are from.There will be a press conference at 2 p.m. where officials will address details about the cases.
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• Westmoreland County issues COVID-19 disaster proclamation

  14-03-2020 16:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The move allows for emergency purchases and contracts as public officials gird for possible disruptions from the coronavirus.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Officials Confirm Four New Presumptive Cases In The State

  14-03-2020 16:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The state health department is handling four more presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, according to a press release sent out on Saturday.Two patients are from Montgomery County, one patient is from Philadelphia County and one patient is from Chester County. All are either in social isolation at their homes or at a hospital receiving treatment. This means the statewide total for Pennsylvania is now 45. Out of the 45 cases, 39 are presumptive positive and six cases hav
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: County Officials Confirm 47 Total Cases In Pennsylvania

  14-03-2020 16:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed 41 presumed positive cases of COVID-19 and six confirmed cases, taking the total to 47 in Pennsylvania.Two of the cases are in Allegheny County, in the city of Pittsburgh.Both of the patients are older, one in their 60s and the other in their 70s. They live in the same home in Pittsburgh.
  Two patients are from Montgomery County, one patient is from Philadelphia County and one patient is from Chester County. All are eit
  
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• Gateway Clipper Cancels St. Patrick’s Dance Cruise

  14-03-2020 16:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Gateway Clipper has just announced that it is canceling the St. Patrick’s Dance Cruise scheduled for tonight.Officials say refunds will be processed. Passengers were supposed to board at 6:00 p.m., the cruise was to last from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.The cancellation follows in the footsteps of many local organizations and purveyors shutting down due to coronavirus concerns.
  
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• UPMC develops COVID-19 virus test; plans to start select specimen collection next week

  14-03-2020 15:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  The health system intends to ramp up its testing capacity to fill a gap before commercial tests become available.
  
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• Feds delayed UPMC’s creation of its own COVID-19 test

  14-03-2020 15:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  UPMC’s new in-house test for COVID-19 will begin on Tuesday, but the health system said it could have had the test much sooner if feds had allowed
  
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• Feds delayed UPMC 's creation of its own COVID-19 test

  14-03-2020 15:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  UPMC’s new in-house test for COVID-19 will begin on Tuesday, but the health system said it could have had the test much sooner if feds had allowed
  
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• UPMC Makes Headway In Testing For Coronavirus, Opens Facility In South Side

  14-03-2020 15:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPMC announced that they have developed a test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and will use it to test those displaying symptoms.UPMC says that it “could test hundreds of patients per week in the near future.” Otherwise, phone screenings are being used as commercial testing struggles to emerge.They expect to start by testing 20 patients per day.“Testing capabilities for COVID-19 in the U.S. have been delayed and limited, creating anxiet
  
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• UPMC Montefiore Hold Press Conference To Address Coronavirus

  14-03-2020 14:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPMC Montefiore is holding a press conference Saturday to address concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.UPMC experts are slated to discuss testing and preventative measures that are being taken. Among those listed to speak are Dr. Donald Yealy, UPMC chair of emergency medicine, Dr. Alan Wells, medical director of UPMC Clinical Laboratories and Dr. John Williams, chief of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.&ld
  
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• Local Woman Stabbed Overnight, Police Investigate

  14-03-2020 14:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman was stabbed early this morning in the Hill District, according to Pittsburgh Police.Pittsburgh Police responded to the report of a stabbing on the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue around 4 a.m. Saturday. The 22-year-old victim had been stabbed in the abdomen. She was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
  Pittsburgh Police are investigating.
  
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• Police investigate non-fatal stabbing of woman, 22, in Hill District

  14-03-2020 14:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  The victim was found by officers around 4 a.m. in the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue.
  
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• Heinz History Center, Fort Pitt Museum close due to COVID-19 concerns

  14-03-2020 13:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Just Harvest temporarily suspended its free tax preparation services and an annual fundraiser at the Rex Theater.
  
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• Giant Eagle cuts hours; Heinz History Center, Fort Pitt Museum close due to COVID-19 concerns

  14-03-2020 13:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Just Harvest temporarily suspended its free tax preparation services and an annual fundraiser at the Rex Theater.
  
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• Greensburg Holds Press Conference About COVID-19

  14-03-2020 13:36
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Officials in Greensburg are holding a press conference about COVID-19.No other details have been provided about the event. It is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Saturday.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Westmoreland County Declares Disaster Emergency

  14-03-2020 13:36
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Westmoreland County is declaring a disaster emergency as of Saturday.Officials in Greensburg are holding a press conference about COVID-19. Officials say there are no cases of coronavirus in the county. They encourage limiting the spread of the virus by keeping up good hygiene practices.
  There will be no visitors allowed at the county jail or the county nursing home.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.
  
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• Social Distancing Doesn’t Have To Doom Your Weekends. We Have Ideas

  14-03-2020 13:10
  
  (CNN) — The novel coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life. That includes our beloved weekends.
  To prevent its spread, public health officials agree: Social distancing has become essential. That means we should limit our contact with people and avoid groups.
  But social distancing doesn’t mean your weekend is doomed. You just have to get a little creative.
  Follow these basic guidelines for social distancing-approved activities from Crystal Watson with the Center for Health Sec
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Heinz History Center, Fort Pitt Museum Close For More Than 2 Weeks

  14-03-2020 12:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Heinz History Center announced Saturday morning it would be closed starting today through March 29.The center said that it was following the guidance of local and national governmental officials. The closure also impacts the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park, which is connected to the history center.
  In accordance with the recommendations of local and state officials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will close
  
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• After years of maintaining, Port Authority is finding small ways to add service

  14-03-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority is extending service to CCAC’s North Campus, Northland Library and Cherrington Parkway in Moon through creative planning. 
  
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• Hey Ray! It’s Pi Day!

  14-03-2020 11:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — What is pie? Well, it is a baked good made with fruit or meat and vegetables with a pastry bottom, and usually a pastry top.
  Pie made by a grandma tastes better, too.
  That is just my opinion, though.
  That is not the Pi we are celebrating, though.
  We are celebrating the Pi, which is the relationship between the middle, or diameter of a circle and its circumference — the distance on the outside.
  The beautiful thing about Pi is that is usually stated as 3.14…t
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures Expected To Rise Next Week

  14-03-2020 10:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are off to a much cooler start than yesterday, but temperatures are still in the mid 30’s.
  Clouds will increase today with seasonable high temperatures in the upper 40s.
  Rain and snow try to make their way north today, but pretty much stay south of Interstate-70 around 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. with little to no accumulation to be expected.
  A snowflake or two will linger into Sunday with another chilly morning.Sunday’s high temperatures will stay in the
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Apple Store To Close Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  14-03-2020 09:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Apple is temporarily closing its stores amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the news early Saturday morning.
  Cook announced that all Apple Store locations outside of Greater China would be closing for two weeks.In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Apple will be temporarily closing all stores outside of Greater China until March 27 and committing $15M to help with worldwide recovery. https://t
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Apple Store Closing Its Locations Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  14-03-2020 09:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Apple is temporarily closing its stores amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the news early Saturday morning.
  Cook announced that all Apple Store locations outside of Greater China would be closing for two weeks.In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Apple will be temporarily closing all stores outside of Greater China until March 27 and committing $15M to help with worldwide recovery. https://t
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Apple Store Closing All Locations Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  14-03-2020 09:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Apple is temporarily closing its stores amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
  Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the news early Saturday morning.
  Cook announced that all Apple Store locations outside of Greater China would be closing for two weeks.In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Apple will be temporarily closing all stores outside of Greater China until March 27 and committing $15M to help with worldwide recovery. https://t
  
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• Allegheny County President Judge: Summoned Jurors Not Required To Report For Duty

  14-03-2020 08:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jurors summoned for duty during the week of March 16th through March 20th will not be required to report.
  Allegheny County President Judge Kim Berkeley Clark announced the information Friday night.
  The jurors summoned for service in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas will not be picking jurors for any new trials during the week.
  Any juror who has already been picked to serve on a specific case should still report.
   
  
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• Three Men Charged In White Township Cocaine Ring

  14-03-2020 08:05
  
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — Three men from Indiana County were charged on Thursday related to a cocaine distribution ring.
  Tres Fredrick Lawer, 49, of Indiana, PA; Glenn Daryl Watkins, 56, of Clymer, PA; and Zachary Mark Davis, 27, of Graceton, PA, were each charged before Magisterial District Judge Susanne V. Steffee with felony Corrupt Organizations, Drug Delivery (cocaine), Conspiracy, and misdemeanor Drug Possession (cocaine).
  Lawer and Davis were also charged with felony Criminal Use of a C
  
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• Police: Three Men Charged In White Township Cocaine Ring

  14-03-2020 08:05
  
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — Three men from Indiana County were charged on Thursday related to a cocaine distribution ring.
  Tres Fredrick Lawer, 49, of Indiana, PA; Glenn Daryl Watkins, 56, of Clymer, PA; and Zachary Mark Davis, 27, of Graceton, PA, were each charged before Magisterial District Judge Susanne V. Steffee with felony Corrupt Organizations, Drug Delivery (cocaine), Conspiracy, and misdemeanor Drug Possession (cocaine).
  Lawer and Davis were also charged with felony Criminal Use of a C
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Department Swears In New Officers During Private Ceremony

  14-03-2020 07:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Twenty four new Pittsburgh Police officers have been sworn into duty.
  The announcement was made by the Pittsburgh Police on Twitter.Welcome to 24 new Pittsburgh Police officers!@PghPoliceChief Schubert swore in the officers during a private event. A public graduation ceremony was postponed, due to COVID-19 concerns, but will be rescheduled after their four months of field training. pic.twitter.com/FyWA9se0de
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) March 13, 2020There was
  
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• Police Respond To Deer Inside Downtown Pittsburgh Bank

  14-03-2020 05:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police officers responded Friday morning to a report of a deer inside a building downtown.
  According to police, when officers arrived they noticed a glass door of the KeyBank branch was broken.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Public Safety)
  Witnesses in the area told police that a deer jumped through the glass into an enclosed entrance into the bank.
  The deer reportedly then made an exit though the same door a few minutes later in an unknown direction.
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• Police Respond To Deer Inside Downtown Bank

  14-03-2020 05:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police officers responded Friday morning to a report of a deer inside a building downtown.
  According to police, when officers arrived they noticed a glass door of the KeyBank branch was broken.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Public Safety)
  Witnesses in the area told police that a deer jumped through the glass into an enclosed entrance into the bank.
  The deer reportedly then made an exit though the same door a few minutes later in an unknown direction.
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• Police Seize $9,900 Worth Of Heroin/Fentanyl, Stolen Handgun And $3,175 In Cash During Braddock Drug Raid

  14-03-2020 04:37
  
  BRADDOCK (KDKA) — Police seized $9,900 of heroin/fentanyl, a stolen handgun and $3,175 in cash during a drug bust in Braddock.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County)
  On Friday, Allegheny County Police Narcotics detectives executed a search warrant on a residence on Corey Avenue in Braddock.
  James Wise and Brandon Balthrop were arrested after officials found 1,650 individual stamp bags of heroin/fentanyl, valued at $9,900, a stolen .380 caliber handgun, marijuana and $3,175 in cash.
  Police say tw
  
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• TSA Will Allow Up To 12 Ounces Of Hand Sanitizer Through Security Checkpoints Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  14-03-2020 03:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer is now allowed in carry-on bags through TSA security checkpoints and onto planes.
  The Transportation Security Administration made the announcement on Friday amid the coronavirus outbreak.The sanitizer containers will need to be screened separately, including at Pittsburgh International Airport.“Please keep in mind that all other liquids, gels and aerosols brought to a checkpoint continue to be allowed at the limit of 3.4 ounces or
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Rivers Casino To Close Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  14-03-2020 02:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Rivers Casino is closing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  The casino will close for 14 days beginning at midnight on Sunday.They will continue normal payroll for employees.
  “In the best interests of our Team Members, guests and the Greater Pittsburgh community, we are temporarily closing Rivers Casino Pittsburgh effective Sunday, March 15, at midnight for fourteen days,” the casino said in a release. “Although there have been no known cases of COVID-
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing Chakia Ausbrook

  14-03-2020 02:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Police are searching for a missing 35-year-old Pittsburgh woman.
  Chakia Ausbrook was last seen on Friday on Bunkerhill Street in Highland Park.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Public Safety)
  Ausbrook was wearing a maroon sweatshirt with white stripes down the sleeves and black sweat pants.
  Call 412-323-7141 with any information.NOTE: This photo of Ausbrook is from 2014. Her hair is now different. It is short and close-cropped.
  
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• Working From Home Presents Challenges Amid Pennsylvania Coronavirus Outbreak

  14-03-2020 01:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More Americans are being told by their employers to work from home.
  Not every job is easily transferred to a home environment, but many jobs require workers to report to specific locations.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The good news is that many more jobs than ever can be done from home.
  Companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, and others in the technology sector can work from home.
  And so are many professionals like accountants, lawyers, and health professionals in something call
  
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