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• Report: Pirates-Cardinals Series Scheduled This Week Canceled

  09-08-2020 23:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ST. LOUIS (KDKA) – The Pirates will not be playing their upcoming series against St. Louis this week.
  Last night, it was learned Monday’s game would be postponed and according to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the entire series has now been canceled.The upcoming Pirates-Cardinals series has been canceled.
  — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 9, 2020 
  Due to a cluster of coronavirus cases surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals, they have not played a game si
  
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• Pirates-Cardinals Series Scheduled This Week Postponed

  09-08-2020 23:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ST. LOUIS (KDKA) – The Pirates will not be playing their upcoming series against St. Louis this week.
  The MLB announced on Sunday afternoon that the Pirates-Cardinals series scheduled for Monday through Wednesday will be postponed.“In light of the most recent positive test results, MLB and the Club believe it is prudent to conduct additional testing while players and staff are quarantined before the team returns to play,” the MLB daid.Due to a cluster of
  
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• Code Orange Air Quality Action Day Again Issued For Most Of Southwestern Pennsylvania

  09-08-2020 23:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for most of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
  The issue is in effect for Monday, August 10 for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
  A Code Orange alert is issued when weather conditions are expected to cause air quality to represent unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people.
  Residents are encouraged t
  
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• Port Authority, transit union still talking after contract expired June 30

  09-08-2020 23:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  One issue Port Authority and the Amalgamated Transit Union are stuck on is contract length because of low ridership during the pandemic.
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 760 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Bringing Total To 118,852

  09-08-2020 23:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 760 new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday and just one additional death.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 118,852 since Saturday’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.
  The number of tests administered within the last seven days between Augu
  
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• Pirates Swept By Tigers, Lose 2-1 On Sunday

  09-08-2020 22:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Spencer Turnbull pitched seven strong innings and Miguel Cabrera singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth as the Detroit Tigers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday to sweep the three-game series.
  After the Tigers posted 17-13 and 11-5 wins at PNC Park, the finale turned into a pitching duel.
  Cabrera’s single to left-center field off Richard Rodriguez (0-1) scored Jonathan Schoop, who was hit by a pitch with two outs and took second on a wild pitch.
  Turn
  
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• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Conflicting Coronavirus Tests Raises Backlash

  09-08-2020 22:30
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio governor’s positive, then negative, tests for COVID-19 have provided fuel for skeptics of government pandemic mandates and critics of his often-aggressive policies.
  “I’m sure the internet is lighting up with ‘Well, you can’t believe any test,’ ” Mike DeWine said in a WCOL radio interview Friday, after a whirlwind of events the day before when the initial positive showing forced the Republican to scrub a planned meetin
  
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• Piper Plane Overturns On Runaway At Rostraver Airport

  09-08-2020 22:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROSTRAVER (KDKA) — A piper plane was attempting to land at Rostraver Airport when it flipped on the runway, dispatchers say.There are no reported injuries. Fire crews were on the scene but are expected to leave soon, according to dispatchers.
  Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Report: Nonstop Pittsburgh To London Flights Won’t Return Until October At The Earliest

  09-08-2020 21:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — British Airways’ nonstop flights to London from Pittsburgh International Airport will not return anytime soon, according to recent reports.
  Our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report that British Airways has pushed back the return of the service until at least October 2.
  RELATED STORIESAfter 20 Years, British Airways Returns To Pittsburgh, Offering Non-Stop Flights To London
  British Airways Announces New Pittsburgh-London Non-St
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates’ Phillip Evans To Miss Rest Of Season Due To Fractured Jaw And Concussion

  09-08-2020 21:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates utility infielder Phil Evans will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a concussion and fracturing his jaw in a collision with teammate Gregory Polanco in foul territory.
  Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Sunday that Evans was in good spirits but is still dealing with some swelling in his face. Evans, who was placed on the 45-day injured list, is expected to make a full recovery, Tomczyk said, but the shortness of the 2020 season
  
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• The Space Force Has A New Recruit: A Wild Mustang

  09-08-2020 21:20
  
  (CNN) — The Space Force has added a once-wild mustang to its conservation program. But don’t worry, they won’t be sending it to space.
  The 5-year-old horse named Ghost is part of the Bureau of Land Management at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Southern California.
  (Photo Credit: Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie/US Air Force)
  The conservation unit and military working horse program have been a part of Vandenberg since 1996. It is the only equine patrol unit within the Department of
  
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• Pennsylvania Quickly Recovering From Unemployment Claims Filed During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Study Finds

  09-08-2020 20:57
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — A recent study by Wallethub found that Pennsylvania is recovering quickly from unemployment claims compared to many other states in the nation.Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Pennsylvania is ranked seventh best out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia to recover from unemployment claims. Within the past week, the state ranked third best for recovery from unemployment claims.New Jersey ranked first for recovery from unemployment claims in the last w
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 61 New Coronavirus Cases, Raising Countywide Total To 8,857

  09-08-2020 18:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 61 new Coronavirus cases Sunday out of 1,195 test results and one additional death.
  Of the 61 cases reported in the past 24 hours, all are confirmed.
  The county-wide total number of cases now stands at 8,857 since March 14.
  New cases range in age from 15 to 84 years with a median age of 49 years, the Health Department says. The date of positive tests ranged from July 13 through August 8.
  Health D
  
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• Ohio Governor Warns People Against Seeing Coronavirus Tests As Unreliable After He Received A False Positive

  09-08-2020 18:27
  
  (CNN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday warned Americans against seeing coronavirus tests as unreliable days after he received a false positive result before a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump.
  “I think what people should not take away from my experience (is) that testing is not reliable or doesn’t work,” DeWine, a Republican, told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union.”
  DeWine said the antigen test he took last Thursday that yielded the fa
  
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• A Police Dog Found A Missing Mom And Her Baby During Its First Shift On The Force

  09-08-2020 16:28
  
  (CNN) — A missing mother and her 1-year-old baby were found after a very good boy named Max discovered them on the edge of a ravine.
  It was newly licensed police dog Max’s first day on the job with the Dyfed-Powys department in Wales when the dog and its handler, PC Peter Lloyd, began their search for the two missing people.
  “The woman had not been seen or spoken to for two days, which was out of character, and her phone wasn’t working, so naturally concern for her safety
  
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• Kennywood Guest Hospitalized After ‘Non-Ride Related Medical Incident’

  09-08-2020 15:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — A medical emergency at Kennywood sent a woman to the hospital yesterday, but the details are limited on exactly what happened to her.A park spokesperson said it was not ride-related.“We did have a non-ride related medical incident at the Merry Go Round Saturday afternoon,” the spokesperson said. “On-site Emergency Medical Service staff, along with local law enforcement, responded and transported the guest to a nearby hospital&h
  
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• Crews Salvage Family-Owned Steel Fabrication Company In Shaler Township

  09-08-2020 13:37
  
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A close call in Shaler today.Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire inside of a family-owned steel fabrication company, VB Fabricators.
  Crews were able to quickly knock down the flames and minimize damage to the building.“I’m like what’s going on? And then it was like bam, bam, bam and the second alarm went off and they were quick on the scene,” said witness Bob Kwasniewski.
  Firefighters rushed to the scene in the 1400 block of Glenn Ave
  
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• Crews Respond To Scene Of Fire In Shaler Township

  09-08-2020 13:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene of a fire in Shaler Township early Sunday morning.
  The fire was initially reported at the V.B. Fabricator’s along Glenn Avenue just before 7:00 a.m.Traffic Alert:
  Glenn Ave is closed between the Charles St and South Park Ave due to a structure fire.Units are on scene with a 2 alarm structure fire at V B FABRICATORS,1467 GLENN AVE, next to Three Rivers Harley Davidson. pic.twitter.c
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Turning Up Heat For The Week, Much Needed Rain On The Way

  09-08-2020 13:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today will be fifth day in a row of dry weather for Pittsburgh!
  It’s going to be a hot one with high temperatures nearing 90 degrees!
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  We are abnormally dry and have moderate drought conditions for areas south of Pittsburgh and in southern parts of Butler County, so we need all of the rain that we can get.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  It doesn’t look like we see rain until late Monday.
  Monday, it looks like high temp
  
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• University Of Pittsburgh To Begin Randomly Testing Students For Coronavirus

  09-08-2020 12:46
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) — Beginning this Wednesday, the University of Pittsburgh’s COVID-19 Medical Response Team will start randomly testing incoming students for Coronavirus.
  This plan includes undergraduate and graduate students as well as students who are both living on or off campus and even those not showing any COVID-19 symptoms.
  The testing plan will work as follows:
  Students will get an email 24 to 48 hours before their scheduled testing time along with instructions about where and w
  
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• Road and bridge projects begin in McKeesport, Hampton and Richland

  09-08-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Work starts Monday on the Jerome Street Bridge in McKeesport and Route 8 in Hampton and Richland as work proceeds in Penn Hills, South Side.
  
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• PA Turnpike acquires last properties to address Donegal landslide

  09-08-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  A contractor is expected to cut back the hill to address a landslide behind Main Street that occurred more than two years ago.
  
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• Code Orange Air Quality Action Day Issued For Western Pennsylvania

  09-08-2020 10:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for most of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
  The issue is in effect for Sunday, August 9 for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
  A Code Orange alert is issued when weather conditions are expected to cause air quality to represent unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people.
  Residents are encouraged to
  
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• Code Orange Air Quality Action Day Issued For Southwestern Pennsylvania

  09-08-2020 10:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for most of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
  The issue is in effect for Sunday, August 9 for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
  A Code Orange alert is issued when weather conditions are expected to cause air quality to represent unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people.
  Residents are encouraged to
  
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• At Least 1 Person Injured In Parkway East Motorcycle Accident

  09-08-2020 10:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least one person was injured in an accident in Pittsburgh on Saturday night.
  A motorcycle was involved in an accident that happened on the inbound lanes of I-376 near the Stanwix Street exit.
  The condition of those involved as well as the cause of the accident is unknown at this time.
  Stay with KDKA for more details.
  
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• Indiana Pa. Man Charged In Shooting At Taco Bell Near IUP Campus

  09-08-2020 08:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — An Indiana man has been charged in a shooting at a Taco Bell near the Indiana University of Pa. campus.
  Indiana Borough Police say the shooting happened on Oakland Avenue on Friday morning.
  Todd Jakosh is accused of firing three shots at an unidentified woman.
  The woman wasn’t injured.
  There’s no word on any motive for the shooting.
  
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• Sewickley Bridge Reopens To Traffic Ahead Of Schedule

  09-08-2020 06:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Sewickley Bridge has reopened to traffic after being closed for preservation work.
  The bridge closed on July 17 and was expected to be closed for 24 days.
  The bridge was able to just ahead of schedule and is now open to traffic.
  
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• Sports Not The Cure For COVID Blues: Fans Disappointed By Pens And Pirates

  09-08-2020 05:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In a year riddled with the unexpected, the Penguins season came to an unexpected close Thursday.
  In a 3-1 series loss, the Penguins were eliminated in the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round by the Montreal Canadiens.Penguins fans waited almost five months for hockey to return, only for it to end in six days.“Okay, they started, and then the other day, it’s like, we’re out,” said fan Kelly Bender. “I’m like, out? What do you mean we’re
  
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• Report: Pirates-Cardinals Game Scheduled For Monday Canceled

  09-08-2020 04:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – According to a report, the Pirates game against the Cardinals on Monday has been canceled.ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Pirates’ flight to St. Louis has been canceled and so has the game.Passan reports that the teams will have a better idea if the series will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.The Cardinals have not played a game since July 29.
  
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• Mid-American Conference Postpones All Fall Sports

  09-08-2020 02:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLEVELAND (KDKA) – The Mid-American Conference has announced the postponement of all fall sports for its member schools.This includes men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball.
  West Virginia Men’s Soccer is a member of the MAC.“The decision is grounded in the core values of the Conference that prioritize student-athlete well-being, an area the MAC has traditi
  
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• Tigers Hit 4 First Inning Home Runs, Pirates Lose 11-5

  09-08-2020 01:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Niko Goodrum, Miguel Cabrera, C.J. Cron and Jeimer Candelario all hit home runs in the first inning against Pittsburgh’s Derek Holland as the Detroit Tigers drilled the Pirates 11-5 on Saturday.
  Detroit sent four of Holland’s first 11 pitches over the fence at PNC Park to propel the Tigers to another big offensive outburst against reeling Pittsburgh. A night after a 17-13 win in 11 innings, Detroit came out swinging and sent the Pirates their ninth loss in the
  
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• Even With An Increased Demand During The Pandemic, Food Banks Finding Ways To Keep Up

  09-08-2020 00:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Under the morning sun, hundreds of cars lined up at Clayton Academy on the city’s North Side.
  “Struggling a little bit but it is what it is,” Dean Payne of Troy Hill said in line.
  All looking for a helping hand during the COVID-19 crisis.
  “Look around. A lot of us really need this hand out,” North Sider Stephen George said while pointing to the other cars waiting.
  412 Food Rescue organizers said food distributions are almost a weekly occurr
  
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• Charleston To Close City Street To Cars For Foot Traffic On Sunday

  09-08-2020 00:24
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin has announced that Kanawha Avenue will close Sunday for foot traffic and socially distant exercise.
  The avenue will close from 37th Street to 57th Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, according to a Thursday news release. The closure comes after Charleston city officials shut down parts of Kanawha Boulevard during the pandemic.
  “The Kanawha Boulevard closure has been extremely successful, and we want to expand this effo
  
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