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• Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Air Jordan 1’s From 1985 Sell For Record-Breaking Price At Auction

  17-05-2020 23:55
  
  (CNN) — A pair of Michael Jordan’s game-worn shoes from 1985 sold for more than three times the estimated auction price on Sunday, breaking the world auction record for sneakers, according to Sotheby’s.
  Ten bidders from across the globe competed for the basketball legend’s autographed Nike Air Jordan 1 shoes before the online auction closed at $560,000, the auction house said in a news release.
  “Following a bidding war which drove the value up by US $300,000 within
  
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• Community Comes Together To Celebrate World War II Veteran’s 100th Birthday

  17-05-2020 23:45
  
  WEXFORD (KDKA) – Talk about your all-time great coincidences.Saturday was Armed Forces Day across the United States but it was also the 100th birthday of Bryce Billetdeaux, a Navy veteran in Wexford.In that spirit, the community rallied together to celebrate Billetdeaux’s special day.The Northern Regional Police Department helped lead a parade of motorcyclists, families, community members, and elected officials to see Billetdeaux and wish him a happy 100th birthday.
  
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• Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Cancels Remainder Of 2019-20 Season

  17-05-2020 23:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League, Pittsburgh’s high school varsity hockey league, has announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20 season.“The PIHL regretfully must announce that the remainder of its 2019-20 season is now canceled,” the league said in a statement. “This includes all unplayed games in the Varsity playoffs. Thank you to all of the players, coaches, managers, administrators, and game staff for their valua
  
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• Canonsburg Cancels Fourth Of July Celebrations Due To Coronavirus Restrictions

  17-05-2020 22:51
  
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) – Canonsburg is the latest town to cancel its Fourth of July festivities.
  In a tweet, the town announced that with the current restrictions in place, their 2020 Fourth of July festivities.pic.twitter.com/UCMv5yV4MQ
  — canonsburgjuly4th (@canonsburgjuly4) May 17, 2020
  “This decision was not arrived at lightly,” the statement read. “We are moving our focus to the future and wish everyone a happy and safe summer.”
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• Mother Fighting Coronavirus Gave Birth While In A Coma; She Met Her Baby Five Weeks Later

  17-05-2020 21:49
  
  (CNN) — Alicia Kappers doesn’t remember her contractions or her baby’s first cries. Other than her newborn son, her only reminder of that day is the scar from her cesarean section.
  She was 31 weeks pregnant when her husband took her to a Cincinnati, Ohio, hospital in late March. She had a cough, fever and it was getting harder and harder to breathe.
  The novel coronavirus was putting a strain on her body and the 40-year-old mother would have to deliver her baby early while in a
  
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• Authorities searching for man who fell into Ohio River while fishing

  17-05-2020 21:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  The man was fishing with friends from a dock on Neville Island, according to Ohio Township police.
  
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• Allegheny County Health Department Announces New Coronavirus Testing Measures

  17-05-2020 21:18
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department will start offering coronavirus testing this week at Federally Qualified Health Centers, FQHCs, in the county.
  Beginning this week, the county's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) will be offering COVID-19 testing thanks to a partnership that ACHD was thrilled to be a part of – including Curative, Inc., Argo AI and the Richard King Mellon Foundation. pic.twitter.com/BKIOisq2bl
  — Allegheny County Health Dep
  
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• PennDOT begins pedestrian safety project on Pittsburgh's busy East Carson Street

  17-05-2020 21:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  The $16.3 million project adds bump-outs, new traffic signals, pedestrian islands and medians to help people walk safely on the South Side.
  
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• CMU Celebrity Alumni Surprise Class Of 2020 As University Celebrates Graduates With Virtual Commencement Ceremony

  17-05-2020 20:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Carnegie Mellon University celebrated more than 5,400 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony Sunday.“I am delighted to be conferring degrees on the outstanding cohort of graduates from the Class of 2020,” said university President Farnam Jahanian. “None of us expected our graduates’ last semester at CMU to play out like this, but at every step, they have inspired us with their positive attitude and resiliency at this unprecedented time. T
  
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• ‘A Bridge Too Far’: Coronavirus Catchphrase Taken From WWII

  17-05-2020 18:53
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A British general’s pessimistic prediction about a World War II operation is showing up as a coronavirus-era catchphrase.
  The top U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, urged caution in Senate testimony last week on reopening decisions, including about children and schools, saying “the idea of having treatments available or a vaccine to facilitate the reentry of students into the fall term would be something that would be a bit of a bridge too far.
  
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• ‘A Bridge Too Far’: Coronavirus Catchphrase Taken From World War II

  17-05-2020 18:53
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A British general’s pessimistic prediction about a World War II operation is showing up as a coronavirus-era catchphrase.
  The top U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, urged caution in Senate testimony last week on reopening decisions, including about children and schools, saying “the idea of having treatments available or a vaccine to facilitate the reentry of students into the fall term would be something that would be a bit of a bridge too far.
  
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• ‘Your Second First Trip’: Uber Implements New Rules To Follow Social Distancing Guidelines

  17-05-2020 18:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — “Your second first trip” is the phrase the popular ridesharing company Uber is using to describe its new policies for a new normal in the era of social distancing.Uber will begin requiring all riders, drivers and delivery people to wear masks starting on May 18.One of the cautionary steps Uber is taking is requiring drivers to take a Go Online Checklist. The checklist will verify if a driver is wearing a face mask by requesting a selfie. Once that is verifie
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 623 New Coronavirus Cases, 15 Additional Deaths

  17-05-2020 18:04
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 623 new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday, in addition to 15 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has now risen to 62,234.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  The statewide death toll has reached 4,418.
  In total, 270,670 people statewide have tested negative for the virus.
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• Pa. Health Dept. Report 623 New Coronavirus Cases, 15 Additional Deaths

  17-05-2020 18:04
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 623 new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday, in addition to 15 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has now risen to 62,234.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  The statewide death toll has reached 4,418.
  In total, 270,670 people statewide have tested negative for the virus.
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• Steelers 2020 Schedule Ranked One of Easiest in NFL

  17-05-2020 17:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have a lot to look forward to in 2020 with the return of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and an improving defense but they also will play one of the easiest schedules in the league based off of the final standings from 2019.2020 Strength of Schedule. Where does your team fall? pic.twitter.com/p4eInpvH4m
  — NFL (@NFL) May 17, 2020
  The Steelers 2020 schedule ranks as the second easiest in the NFL (.457) as they only play 5 teams that reached the NFL playo
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Vehicle That Struck Teenage Girl

  17-05-2020 17:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 14-year-old girl was struck by an SUV overnight Sunday, according to Pittsburgh Police.
  Police say the girl is in stable condition. The hit-and-run occurred on the 6400 block of Frankstown Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Sunday.Officers say they found the girl with lower back pain and transported her to the hospital. The SUV is white and has four doors. Pittsburgh Police continue to investigate.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Police Searching For Man Who Fell In Ohio River

  17-05-2020 17:15
  
  OHIO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Ohio Township Police are searching for a man who fell into the Ohio River Saturday evening.(Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman/KDKA)
  The 23 year old had been fishing along a dock on Neville Island with friends when he fell and was unable to be pulled out, according to the Ohio Township Police Department. Numerous fire and police boats are searching for the man now, and boats had canvassed the area when the man initially fell in around midnight.Police have not released the n
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 8 New Coronavirus Cases, No New Deaths

  17-05-2020 17:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 8 new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday, and no additional deaths.
  The number of cases county-wide now totals 1,603 since March 14. This includes 1,517 confirmed cases and 86 probable cases.
  Officials report that 292 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, with no new hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
  The death toll now stands at 143, with 132 confirmed deaths and 11 that are probable. A pro
  
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• Celebrity alums add their voices to CMU's virtual commencement ceremony

  17-05-2020 16:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Billy Porter, Ted Danson, Ming-Na Wen, David Tepper and more participate in the virtual graduation for Carnegie Mellon students worldwide.
  
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• Man Charged With Assault After Being Accused Of Pouring Gasoline On 4-Year-Old Boy

  17-05-2020 15:58
  
  JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a Pennsylvania man is facing aggravated assault and other charges after being accused of dousing a 4-year-old boy with gasoline and talking about setting him on fire.
  Authorities say officers were sent to a Southmont borough home shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday and found the child and 27-year-old Josiah James McIntosh smelling of gasoline and the defendant in possession of a disposable lighter.
  Officer Christopher Kesslak alleged in a criminal complaint
  
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• Postal Worker Leaves Gift Cards For 2020 Graduates On His Route

  17-05-2020 15:31
  
  (CNN) — When he saw the “2020 Grad” signs on their lawns, US Postal Service worker Josh Crowell knew he wanted to lift the spirits of these graduating high school seniors who wouldn’t be able to walk across the stage with their classmates because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  He started leaving $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards in some of their mailboxes.
  “$5 isn’t much, but it’s something so that the kids can get out of the house and go get a donut and
  
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• Sheldon Jeter, Figure In Rachael DelTondo Murder Case, Accused Of Murdering Man In Aliquippa

  17-05-2020 14:31
  
  ALIQUIPPA (KDKA) — Sheldon Jeter, a key figure in the murder case of Rachael DelTondo, is accused by State Police of killing a man in Aliquippa.The victim, Tyric Pugh, was found dead on May 15 around 11:41 p.m. on Kiehl Street. The City of Aliquippa Police said it determined that Pugh suffered multiple gunshot wounds.Beaver County State Police are currently investigating the homicide case. The agency said as a result of its investigation, it is accusing Sheldon Jeter of allegedly killing P
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warm Temperatures, Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm Chances

  17-05-2020 13:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A cold front will push through the area this afternoon, bringing more rain and possible thunderstorms with it.
  The Marginal Risk of severe weather (1 out of 5 chance) stays off to our west.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Today will be our last warm day with temperatures near 80 degrees before things cool down a bit.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  A system to our south moves north late night bringing heavy rainfall through the afternoon and evening Monday.
  (Pho
  
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• Bear Sightings Increasing Around Western Pa.

  17-05-2020 12:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Be on the lookout for bears across Western Pennsylvania.
  Several bear sightings were reported to KDKA by viewers yesterday.
  They were seen in O’Hara Township, Baden, and in Lawrence County.
  (Photo Credit: John Dahler, Viewer Submission)
  Earlier this week, bears were spotted in Ohio Township Community Park and in the Diamond Run area.
  Officials say that the bears are most active in the early morning and early evening hours.
  The Pennsylvania Game Commission is aware
  
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• One Person Killed After Car Crashes Into Gas Station

  17-05-2020 12:43
  
  VALENCIA, Pa. (KDKA) — A car crashed into a CoGo’s gas station in Valencia early Sunday morning and the coroner was called to the scene.
  Dispatch officials tell KDKA that the car did not hit any of the gas pumps, but went into the building at the corner of Denny Road and Route 8 in Valencia.
  It is believed that the car drove across the 4 lanes of Route 8 before hitting the gas station.
  (Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman)
  According to dispatch, police were on the scene in about a minute.
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• New Castle Couple Get Married With Drive-By Wedding Ceremony

  17-05-2020 06:49
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Spring is wedding season, and for one couple, not even the Coronavirus pandemic could stop them.
  Shaneka Wimberly and Thomas Steals decided to have a drive-by wedding on Saturday in New Castle.
  Only ten people were allowed in the church, so they decided to invite other guests to drive by and make the best of the situation.
  “We tried to wait as long as we could to hold out on canceling the wedding, and once the restrictions didn’t lift, we knew at that p
  
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• Area Farmers Markets Starting Their Seasons As Counties Move Into ‘Yellow’ Phase Of Coronavirus Reopening Plans

  17-05-2020 06:40
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Counties moving into the yellow phase means that area farmers markets are getting the green-light to start their season.
  On Saturday at Monroeville Park West, the Monroeville Lions Club kicked off its farmers market.
  However, opening under the current circumstances means some markets have new rules.
  Those who attend the Monroeville Lions Club farmers market must wear masks at all times.
  There are no open containers allowed inside the market and none of the vendors
  
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• No time like now to celebrate 50th anniversary

  17-05-2020 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  For Fran and Richard Hensel of West Deer Township, the idea of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday was put on hold but their family had another idea.
   
  
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• Pandemic Pushback: Duquesne University Professors Say These Disagreements Are Nothing New

  17-05-2020 05:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Over the past week, officials in several local counties have pushed back against Governor Tom Wolf’s reopening plan.
  According to Duquesne University history professor Andrew Simpson, pushback during a pandemic is not a new concept.
  “Even in Pittsburgh 100 years ago, we actually saw tension between the State Commissioner of Public Health and the mayor over when it was time to reopen,” Simpson said.
  That was during the 1918 influenza epidemic that kille
  
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• Retiring Bethel Park Teachers Get Surprised With Parade From Staff & Students

  17-05-2020 05:16
  
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) – The weather on Saturday was perfect for being outside.With this in mind and two very special people retiring, students and staff at the Bethel Park School District took full advantage.Susan Vandewater and Donna Decarlo are retiring from their positions at Franklin Elementary and those in the community needed a way to send them off right.Students, staff, and the community held a parade to celebrate their retirement.Vandewater was a third-grade teacher and Decarlo was a
  
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• New Legislation Offers To Lower Hunting, Fishing Fees For Frontline Workers

  17-05-2020 04:01
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Local state representative Bill Kortz along with Rep. Bob Merski, has introduced legislation that would offer Pennsylvania’s healthcare workers and first responders hunting and fishing licenses for just $1.“Our first responders and health care workers have and are working in extremely unprecedented times and dealing with enormous amounts of stress,” Kortz said. “Being able to offer them these reduced licenses will encourage them to spend time out
  
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• Alaskan Man Makes 14-Hour Boat Trip To Costco Every Week To Supply City With Food

  17-05-2020 02:58
  
  (CNN) — Now that’s one helluva Costco run.
  A grocer in a remote Alaskan region that’s only accessible by boat or plane is going above and beyond to keep his small city fed during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Toshua Parker, owner of Icy Strait Wholesale in Gustavus, has been making a weekly boat trip with his staff to Juneau, the state’s capital 50 miles away, to restock on essential food and supplies at Costco. It takes them about 14 hours to complete the journey on a 96 fee
  
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• Phyllis George, Former Host Of NFL Today, Dies At Age 70

  17-05-2020 02:32
  
  LEXINGTON (KDKA) – According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the former NFL Today cohost and Miss America, Phyllis George has died.
  Phyllis George, a former Miss America and one of the first women to have a national role in television sports as a co-host of "The NFL Today," has died in Lexington after an illness. She was 70. And she was, and always will be, a legend.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2020
  George was a cohost of the NFL pregame show on CBS, The NFL
  
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• Ethnan Temple In Wilkinsburg Provides Food To Those In Need

  17-05-2020 01:44
  
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) – Kindness and giving continue to spread throughout our area during the coronavirus pandemic.On Saturday, the Ethnan Temple in Wilkinsburg provided food for those in need, handing out more than 250 boxes of food.The church leaders say the need is greater than ever since the pandemic began.“A lot of individuals have lost their jobs, hours have been cut, and maybe there’s just a shortage of food even at the grocery stores,” said Pastor Jerome Hurst. &ldqu
  
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• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Has Distributed 1 Million Pounds Of Food During Pandemic

  17-05-2020 01:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The coronavirus pandemic has caused a great need for food across southwestern Pennsylvania.Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank held yet another food distribution event, serving nearly 1,000 in the South Hills.The event marked a milestone, as the food bank handed out its one-millionth pound of food since its COVID-19 response began on March 16.“We’re doing it through the support of the community in many ways, whether they’re volunteering,
  
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• Parishioners Hold Parade For Priest’s 50th Anniversary

  17-05-2020 00:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Father Leroy DiPietro grew up in Greenfield where her attended mass at Saint Rosalita Parish.Fifty years ago to the day on Saturday, he was ordained as a priest in the Pittsburgh Diocese and now he serves as a bishop’s delegate for retired priests.In celebration of his milestone, parishioners held a parade to thank him for his service.Father DiPietro now resides at Saint Athanasius Parish.
  
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• Strip District Thrives With People Adhering To Social Distancing Guidelines Day After Yellow Phase Takes Effect

  17-05-2020 00:29
  
  STRIP DISTRICT (KDKA) — For the first time in weeks, Penn Avenue in the Strip District looked like its normal self. There was a steady stream of customers going in and out of the reopened businesses.
  “It’s a bit busier,” Angela Lamers said.
  “Just happy to be out. Nice day. Nice weather,” Chrissy Pollick said while shopping.
  According to workers in the Strip, the red phase forced many businesses to close their doors and not as many customers were coming down to
  
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