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• Allegheny County Officials: Number Of New Coronavirus Cases Going To Bars, Restaurants Drops By Half

  05-08-2020 23:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County leaders say they’re pleased with the drop in coronavirus infections, but they say we still have to remain vigilant.
  There are no plans to reduce restrictions in the county yet, especially with schools opening.
  After hitting some big bumps in the road, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says we’ve risen to the occasion and brought the infection rate down again. But this isn’t a return to the green phase — not just yet.Heal
  
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• Educators Looking To Pa. Lawmakers For Protection From Potential Lawsuits If Schools Have Coronavirus Outbreaks

  05-08-2020 23:34
  
  By: KDKA’s Nicole Ford
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Lawmakers gathered in Harrisburg for another round of panels to find out what can be done on the state level to help schools reopen in a few weeks.
  “Do you feel you’ve gotten enough guidance from either the Department of Education or the Department of Health?” said Curtis Sonney, the Pennsylvania House Education Committee chair.
  “No,” replied Dr. Shane Hotchkiss with the Pennsylvania Association of School A
  
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• ‘Some Players Embrace It, Some Are Still Struggling With It,’ Says Nick Faldo On Spectator-Free Tournaments

  05-08-2020 23:31
  
  (CBS San Francisco) — TPC Harding Park has a special meaning to the people of San Francisco. And with the PGA Championship scheduled to begin tomorrow, it should shine brightly on the national stage as well (chance of fog notwithstanding). Too bad that the municipal course, usually open to anyone who wants to play it, will be closed to fans for the season’s first major.
  In-person sports during a pandemic are surreal for those few who are lucky (or unlucky) enough to experience them.
  
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• Pa. Auditor General Urges Action As Bureau Of Dog Law Enforcement Runs Out Of Money

  05-08-2020 23:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania’s Auditor General says the state’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement may run out of money this summer.
  Auditor General Eugene DePasquale blames dog license fees for the bureau’s money issues, which haven’t changed in Pennsylvania since 1996.
  State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said in a news release, “Dog licenses are a simple, inexpensive measure that funds our work to return lost dogs to their owners, ensure that dogs in
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Reliever Nick Burdi Placed On 45-Day Injured List

  05-08-2020 22:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have placed reliever Nick Burdi on the 45-day injured list with a right elbow injury.We have placed RHP Nick Burdi on the 45-day injured list with a right elbow injury. pic.twitter.com/2jxKmpPPYQ
  — Pirates (@Pirates) August 5, 2020The team announced the news on Wednesday. Burdi missed time last season due to injury.This season, Burdi has appeared in three games, totaling one save.
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• Ultraviolet Air Cleaning System Installed At Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

  05-08-2020 22:45
  
  LATROBE (KDKA) — Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is unveiling new technology that will help keep travelers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Ultraviolet air cleaning equipment is now installed at the airport in Unity Township.
  The oxidation technology is used in industries like health care and the military.
  Westmoreland County Airport Authority Executive Director Gabe Monzo said, “We are committed to our staff and our clients. This is the latest technology available to us and we a
  
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• Sewickley Academy Junior Among 5 High Schoolers Named National Student Poets

  05-08-2020 22:19
  
  NEW YORK (AP/KDKA) — Five high school juniors, residing everywhere from Lake Worth, Florida, to Saratoga, California, have been named National Student Poets.
  A partnership between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the student poet program was launched in 2011, with winners contributing to community programs and poetry events and performing their work everywhere from Lincoln Center to the White House. Winning applicants
  
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• 2 Airmen From Pa.’s 171st Air Refueling Wing Help Spot SOS Sign On Beach, Locate 3 Missing Men Stranded On Tiny Island

  05-08-2020 22:05
  
  (KDKA/CNN) — Members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing are being hailed as heroes after helping to rescue three missing mariners from a tiny, uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean.
  A large “SOS” message written in the sand on the beach of the island caught the attention of the rescuers, United States and Australian authorities said.
  The three lost men had set out in a 23-foot boat last Thursday to make a 26-mile journey from Pulawat to Pulap atolls in the Federated States of Mi
  
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• Mask Order, Restrictions On Gatherings May Be Enforced In State College With Fines

  05-08-2020 21:45
  
  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (KDKA) – A State College ordinance waiting to be signed would enforce mask requirements and restrictions on gatherings with fines.
  CBS affiliate WTAJ reports the borough council passed the drafted ordinance last night. On Twitter, the borough says there are amendments still being processed and stresses the drafted ordinance is not the final ordinance.Ordinance 2144 (COVID-19 Mask Wearing and Social Distancing Ordinance) is currently not in effect and won't be until signe
  
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• Driver Injured After Crashing Into 3 Parked Cars During Police Pursuit

  05-08-2020 20:12
  
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — A traffic stop ended in a violent crash in New Castle, leaving one person injured.
  Police say they tried to pull the driver over at E. Reynolds Street and Cunningham Avenue around 10 a.m. when the vehicle took off.
  Officers began pursuing the vehicle, but it ended up crashing into three parked vehicles.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  One of the cars flipped due to the force of the impact.
  The driver of the initial vehicle was seriously injured in the crash and taken to UPMC James
  
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• ‘Toughest Test These Guys Have Faced So Far,’ Says Dottie Pepper On PGA Championship At TPC Harding Park

  05-08-2020 20:03
  
  (CBS San Francisco) — Going into the PGA Championship, it’s already been a long, strange season on the PGA Tour. And in some sense, it’s also only just beginning.
  PGA Tour Season So Far
  The 2019-2020 schedule kicked off innocuously enough with A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier back in September and rolled through its fall and winter events without much out of the ordinary. Then COVID-19 hit, stopping the Players Championship after one round. The PGA Tour, like most sports an
  
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• State Police: Missing 5-Year-Old Girl With Autism Found Dead

  05-08-2020 20:03
  
  TOWAMENCIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – State police say a 5-year-old girl with autism who was reported as a missing, endangered person has been found dead.
  Police sent out an alert for Eliza Talal in Montgomery County Tuesday. They said she had last been seen around noon on Spring Valley Road in Lansdale.MONTGOMERY CO.: UPDATE Missing/Endangered Person Advisory. Eliza Talal was located deceased. Our thoughts are with her family. Towamencin Twp. PD continues to investigate.
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• Maryland men arrested in string of armed robberies spanning 3 counties

  05-08-2020 20:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rexford Enoch Prince-Wright, 23, and Elijah Sayon, 22, both of Hagerstown, Md., were arrested in Swissvale, Allegheny County police said.
  
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• Pittsburgh-Area Establishment Issued Notice Of Violation, 6 Others Given Warnings For Not Following Coronavirus Orders

  05-08-2020 19:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – State police have handed down one notice of violation and six warnings to Pittsburgh-area licensed liquor establishments not following coronavirus orders.
  State police did not release the names of any of the bars or restaurants that received warnings.
  “As mandated by the liquor code, a notice of violation precedes the issuance of an administrative citation, which is civil in nature, and is intended to provide licensed liquor establishments n
  
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• 2 Men Arrested In Connection With Multiple Armed Robberies Across Pittsburgh Area

  05-08-2020 19:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two young men have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies across multiple counties.
  Allegheny County police say 23-year-old Rexford Enoch Prince-Wright and 22-year-old Elijah Sayon were arrested in Swissvale early Wednesday morning. They were found in a vehicle allegedly involved in several robberies. A shotgun was inside, police say.
  County police say two male suspects and a Chrysler Pacifica with a Maryland registration were alle
  
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• Millvale Police Looking For Man Accused Of Beating His Cousin With A Baseball Bat

  05-08-2020 18:39
  
  MILLVALE (KDKA) — Millvale Police have an arrest warrant and are warning the public to stay away from a man accused of beating another man with a chair and an aluminum baseball bat.
  Julio Jenaro is wanted on several charges including aggravated assault, simple assault an reckless endangerment.
  (Source: Millvale Police)
  According to police, Jenaro is accused of attacking a man with last Saturday afternoon with a dining room table chair and then the aluminum baseball bat.
  It happened on Will
  
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• Millvale Police Issue Arrest Warrant, Seek Man Accused Of Beating His Cousin With A Baseball Bat

  05-08-2020 18:39
  
  MILLVALE (KDKA) — Millvale Police have an arrest warrant and are warning the public to stay away from a man accused of beating another man with a chair and an aluminum baseball bat.
  Julio Jenaro is wanted on several charges including aggravated assault, simple assault an reckless endangerment.
  (Source: Millvale Police)
  According to police, Jenaro is accused of attacking a man with last Saturday afternoon with a dining room table chair and then the aluminum baseball bat.
  It happened on Will
  
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• ‘Love Island’ Season Two Set To Premiere August 24th On CBS

  05-08-2020 18:00
  
  CBS announced today the second season of Love Island will kick off with a two-hour premiere Monday, August 24th at 8:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. Following the premiere, episodes will air nightly* at 9:00PM, ET/PT, including a two-hour episode each Saturday at 8:00PM, ET/PT, featuring the best moments of the week, exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage. The season will be available to stream live and on-demand on CBS All Access.
  Host Arielle Vandenber
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 705 New Coronavirus Cases As Statewide Total Grows To 115,714

  05-08-2020 17:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 705 new cases of Coronavirus on Tuesday, and 12 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 115,714 since Monday’s report.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have had cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  Allegheny County is reporting 70 new cases and 5 additional deaths today.
  The
  
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• Jeannette, Penn Township Boil Water Advisory Lifted

  05-08-2020 17:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) – A Boil Water Advisory in place for nearly 1,000 customers in Westmoreland County has been lifted.
  The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County says a leak on Green Street in Jeannette Monday morning caused a loss of pressure. Because of the leak, a precautionary Boil Water Advisory was issued.
  There were 984 customers in northeast Jeannette and bordering areas of Penn Township under this advisory.
  Now after two consecutive clean tests, the a
  
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• Man hospitalized with head injuries in Homewood

  05-08-2020 17:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  A man was taken to the hospital early Wednesday after he was found unconscious on a sidewalk in Homewood.
  
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• Peters presents draft of health and safety plan for schools

  05-08-2020 17:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Wearing face coverings in school was a major discussion point at a special meeting of the Peters Township School Board held in person Monday.
  
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• Scott pool opens to more residents

  05-08-2020 17:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Residents of Mt. Lebanon and Green Tree are now being welcomed as walk-ins at the Scott Township pool.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 5 More Deaths And 70 New Coronavirus Cases

  05-08-2020 17:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 70 new Coronavirus cases Wednesday out of 1,216 test results, and five additional deaths.
  Of the 70 cases reported in the past 24 hours, 68 are confirmed and two are probable.The county-wide total number of cases now stands at 8,512 since March 14.
  New patient cases range in age from 11 months to 94 years with a median age of 42 years, the Health Department says. The date of positive tests ranged
  
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• Julie Chen Moonves On The Season Premiere Of ‘Big Brother: All Stars’: ‘It’s Fun But Yet It’s Very Real’

  05-08-2020 17:05
  
  Big Brother: All Stars comes to CBS this Wednesday, August 5th at 9/8c. The 22nd season of the worldwide phenomenon comes with a special twist as all 16 houseguests will be returning players unveiled during the premiere. Julie Chen Moonves returns as host for this unique season that saw the houseguests spend weeks in isolation before entering the house due to the coronavirus.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to Chen Moonves ahead of the show’s premiere to discuss the new season, the new ho
  
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• ‘It’s More About The Human Beings Behind The Job’: Serinda Swan & Roger Cross On The CW Network’s ‘Coroner’

  05-08-2020 16:34
  
  (CBS Local)– COVID-19 has altered the summer and fall TV slates for many networks in the TV industry and “Coroner” on The CW Network is one of several shows impacted by the shifting schedule.
  The drama, starring Serinda Swan and Roger Cross, was bumped up to the summer and makes its U.S. debut on Wednesday, August 5. The series follows a recently widowed coroner named Dr. Jenny Cooper who investigates suspicious deaths in Toronto while also dealing with clinical anxiety an
  
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• PTL Links: August 5, 2020

  05-08-2020 16:03
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipe
  Pella Windows and Doors
  AJGA Golf Tournament
  Life Coach Dr. Marlene Boas
  Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
  CDC Information on Coronavirus
  Pa. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social M
  
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• Cooking With Rania: Nicoise Salad

  05-08-2020 15:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, has the perfect light recipe for hot summer nights!
  Nicoise Salad
  Dressing:¾ cup olive oil
  ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  1 small onion – chopped
  2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
  Salt and pepper to tasteSalad:4 medium red new potatoes – cooked and cut into quarters
  2 cups crisp cooked green beans
  ½ – ¾ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil – cut into halves
  4 hard cooked eggs &n
  
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• Amanda Balionis On 2020 PGA Championship At TPC Harding Park: ‘The Ball Is Not Going To Go As Far As We’re Used To Seeing The Last Six Weeks’

  05-08-2020 15:52
  
  (CBS San Francisco)- This week’s PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park will look different than any major that we’ve seen before. No fans will be in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic and the golfer’s take on a Harding Park course that presents a variety of different challenges.
  CBS Sports golf reporter Amanda Balionis says that the lack of fans will actually test golfers in a different way on this particular course.
  >>STREAM: PGA Championship
  “I think that r
  
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• 412 Food Rescue Holding Two Food Distributions This Weekend

  05-08-2020 15:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – 412 Food Rescue will hold a food distribution at two locations this Friday and Saturday.
  The distributions will serve those in Clairton and the North Side.On Friday, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Clairton Middle and High School. Walk-ups can go to 501 Waddell Avenue, Clairton, PA 15205 and drive-ups can attend 500 Large Avenue, Clairton, PA 15205.Saturday’s distribution will be at the Clayton Academy from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Loca
  
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• Neil Young Sues President Trump’s Campaign For Copyright Infringement

  05-08-2020 15:25
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Young sued President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign Tuesday for copyright infringement, saying he doesn’t want his music used as a theme song for a “divisive un-American campaign of ignorance and hate.”
  The Grammy-award winning Canadian-born musician filed the lawsuit through his lawyers in Manhattan federal court, seeking up to $150,000 in statutory damages for each infringement.
  A message seeking comment was left with a campaign spokespers
  
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• TSA Confiscates Loaded Handgun At Pittsburgh International Airport Checkpoint

  05-08-2020 15:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – TSA officers confiscated a loaded handgun with six bullets at a security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport on Tuesday.According to TSA, a man from Connellsville had the gun in his carry-on bag and it was detected by the X-ray machine.
  The man told agents had forgotten that he had the gun with him in his bag.As of August 4, TSA has caught nine firearms at Pittsburgh International Airport in 2020.They remind passengers that guns are per
  
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• Sailing teacher reaches the Mississippi River, but he'll be back on the Ohio next summer

  05-08-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Dennis Simpson finished the second half of his journey but ran out of time to complete the first half on the Ohio River. 
  
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• Square Cafe to move to East Liberty

  05-08-2020 13:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  The beloved diner will move to big digs at the intersection of Centre and South Highland avenues.
  
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• Cedar Point Cancels 2020 HalloWeekends, Introduces Trick And Treats Fall Fest

  05-08-2020 13:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SANDUSKY, Ohio (KDKA) – Cedar Point is among several amusement parks making changes during the coronavirus pandemic.Chief among those changes is replacing HalloWeekends with Trick and Treats Fall Fest for this year.Trick and Treats Fall Fest will take place each weekend starting on September 12 and will include entertainment, food, and activities for guests of all ages.The park says this event will help with social distancing and park capacity.After Labor Day, Cedar
  
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• Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Yoga In The Square Returns Wednesday Night

  05-08-2020 12:58
  
  By: Celina Pompeani
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh’s favorite free yoga series returns on Wednesday night but with new safety measures in place.Yoga In The Square returns to Market Square in a socially-distant, safety-first manner.
  Things will look different once classes begin. Those in attendance will be required to bring their own mats, stay 10 feet apart, masks will be required at all times, and hand sanitizer will be available.One-hour, outdoor classes begin tonight through the e
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Mostly Dry And Pleasant Day

  05-08-2020 12:29
  
  By: Ron Smiley
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We won’t have to say the name Isaias for another six years as the remnant low is now well north, passing through Quebec overnight. While eastern parts of Pennsylvania saw big rain totals and flash flooding, the impact here from Isaias was relatively minor to non-existent.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The main player yesterday and trigger for the couple of rounds of rain were in t
  
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• COVID Unknowns: College Students And Families Struggling With Back To Campus Decisions

  05-08-2020 12:12
  
  By: John Shumway
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With thousands of dollars at stake and a world of COVID unknowns, parents and students are staring into the fall college semester wondering what to do.A college education means more than just what comes from the classes and New Connections Counseling’s David Morris says he’s hearing about it from his families, “It’s a big struggle. I think what people are struggling with most is the uncertainty. People are saying should I go?&rdq
  
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• COVID Unknowns: College Students & Families Struggling With Back To Campus Decisions

  05-08-2020 12:12
  
  By: John Shumway
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With thousands of dollars at stake and a world of COVID unknowns, parents and students are staring into the fall college semester wondering what to do.A college education means more than just what comes from the classes and New Connections Counseling’s David Morris says he’s hearing about it from his families, “It’s a big struggle. I think what people are struggling with most is the uncertainty. People are saying should I go?&rdq
  
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• Children’s Museum cuts 129 employees, won’t reopen until January

  05-08-2020 12:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Forty-six employees remain on the payroll at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on the North Side, which is closed due to COVID-19.
   
  
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• Bethel Park School Board Changes Back To School Plans

  05-08-2020 11:40
  
  By: Lindsay Ward
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) – One of the largest school districts in Allegheny County is changing its back to school plan just three weeks before the start of the school year.Bethel Park School District, like all districts, is keeping a close eye on case counts and if there’s a spike, they’re considering making changes.The original plan was to have all students return to the classroom but that plan is now subject to change.The school board president talked about going t
  
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• Courts In 2 W. Va. Counties To Close Until Further Notice Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  05-08-2020 11:15
  
  WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — Courts in two West Virginia counties are closing until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  All courts in Lincoln County are being closed, according to an order Monday. State health officials said the county recorded around 20 cases in the last week and a total of 45 active cases.
  The court order said the courts will be closed for public safety, with the exception of emergency hearings. The buildings will stay closed until a judge lifts the order.
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• CDC Warns Parents To Be On The Lookout For Acute Flaccid Myelitis In Children

  05-08-2020 10:51
  
  By: Lisa Washington
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Parents are being warned to be on the lookout for a seasonal outbreak of a rare, life-threatening condition that targets young children.Acute Flaccid Myelitis, or AFM, is a polio-like illness that affects young children.The Centers For Disease Control says that cases in the United States spike every other year.In 2018, the last outbreak, there were 238 cases reported in the country.The CDC describes it as a serious, neurological condition, causing mu
  
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• Firefighters Rescue Woman From New Castle House Fire

  05-08-2020 10:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Firefighters were able to rescue a 24-year-old woman from a house fire in New Castle early on Wednesday morning.
  According to Assistant Fire Chief Mike Kobe, the fire started just after midnight at a home in the 800 block of East Lutton Street.
  Firefighters responded to a call for a kitchen fire at a home with one woman and multiple animals.The woman initially was able to escape the home but return to get her cat which she believed had been i
  
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• Washington County Commissioner Signs Up For Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

  05-08-2020 09:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A Washington County Commissioner has signed up to be a participant in a coronavirus vaccine trial.Larry Maggi is in Columbus, Ohio to be a part of the Pfizer vaccine trial.Over the course of the next few months, Maggi will travel to Columbus six times as part of the trial.He says he is in good health and is honored to be chosen to be a part of the study.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Expects Teachers To Return In October

  05-08-2020 09:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For the first nine weeks of the school year, students in Pittsburgh Public Schools will be completing assignments online but teachers might return to the classroom sooner.During a Tuesday night board meeting, administrators said all staff is expected to be back in the building by October 5.The district also announced that classes will begin on August 31 except for kindergarten.Kindergarten will begin on September 3.
  
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• Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Reducing Number Of Students Allowed On Campus This Fall

  05-08-2020 09:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) – Indiana University of Pennsylvania has said they are reducing the number of students that will be on campus this fall.According to the university, only incoming freshmen, most graduate students, international students, and those will special circumstances can return.Other students are being asked to complete their assignments online, away from campus.Classes are scheduled to begin on August 24.
  
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• Squaw Valley Park Name Changed To O’Hara Township Community Park

  05-08-2020 08:42
  
  O’HARA TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – The O’Hara Township Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to change the name of Squaw Valley Park.Moving forward, the park will be named O’Hara Township Community Park.The decision comes after Councilwoman Mandy Steele in Fox Chapel said she expects their council to discuss the usage of the name squaw in Old Squaw Trail and Squaw Run Road, along with Squaw Run, a stream from the Allegheny River at their meeting on August 17.The council was presented
  
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• Washington County Man Receives Mysterious Package Of Face Masks From China

  05-08-2020 05:47
  
  By: KDKA’s Jennifer Borrasso
  WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — First, there were reports of unsolicited seeds from China. Now, it’s face masks.
  Michelle Barron of Hickory, a small town outside of Burgettstown, contacted KDKA after she said a package from Shanghai, China arrived in her son’s mailbox last week. He received two bags of KN95 masks, which he did not order.
  “I’m thinking this is really odd, especially when I didn’t order anything and it’s
  
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• Rep. Conor Lamb Calls For Investigation Into Oversight Of Outbreak At Brighton Rehab And Wellness Center

  05-08-2020 03:22
  
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Conor Lamb is calling for an investigation into the state’s oversight of the coronavirus outbreak at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center.
  The Democratic congressman sent a letter requesting an immediate investigation into the performance of the Beaver County facility’s management.
  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that Brighton Rehab did not fully implement proper infection prevention and control practices.
  Lamb also wants a review
  
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