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• SWAT Team Called To Pittsburgh’s Brookline Neighborhood

  24-08-2020 23:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A SWAT team was called to the scene of a situation in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood.
  Officers were called to Norwich Avenue shortly after 3:30 Monday afternoon. A suspect is now in custody, and the situation ended shortly after 5:30 p.m.Police sa the suspect is getting evaluated.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Suspect In Custody After Brookline SWAT Situation

  24-08-2020 23:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A SWAT team was called to the scene of a situation in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood.
  Officers were called to Norwich Avenue shortly after 3:30 Monday afternoon. A suspect is now in custody, and the situation ended shortly after 5:30 p.m.The suspect is now being evaluated.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Man In Custody After Brookline SWAT Standoff

  24-08-2020 23:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A SWAT team was called to the scene of a situation in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood.
  Officers were called to a home on Norwich Avenue shortly after 3:30 Monday afternoon for reports of a man barricaded inside. A woman told police it started as a domestic dispute.
  Police believed he was armed and called in SWAT for backup.“Negotiators were in constant contact with the male by cell phone for a good two hours and were able to negoti
  
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• Pitt Creates Dashboard To Monitor Spread Of Coronavirus

  24-08-2020 23:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The University of Pittsburgh’s new dashboard monitors the cases of coronavirus in students and employees.Right now, there are 11 students and five employees in isolation. In the month of August, 14 students and eight employees have tested positive.Since Aug. 12, more than 1,200 students were tested as part of the university’s surveillance testing strategy. Two tests came back positive for a 0.16 percent positivity rate.
  Out of Pitt’s regional campuses,
  
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• Police Arrest 32-Year-Old Johnstown Woman, Say She Videotaped Beating 12-Year-Old Girl With Wooden Spoon

  24-08-2020 22:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A 32-year-old Johnstown woman is accused of attacking a 12-year-old girl with a wooden spoon and recording the alleged assault.
  The Richland Township Police Department says Emily Sarver is facing charges related to aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and corruption of minors, WJAC reports. According to WJAC, police said a family member revealed that Sarver filmed the beating and sent a copy to
  
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• Dairy Distributions Scheduled For Allegheny, Beaver, Washington And Westmoreland Counties

  24-08-2020 22:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Salvation Army is hosting the first of several drive-up distributions or those in need of dairy products.
  It is happening Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Salvation Army on Schoonmaker Avenue in Monessen.
  Families can pick up milk and food boxes from 9 a.m. to noon.
  Drives are also happening this week in Pittsburgh, Washington and Ambridge.
  Here is the full schedule:
  The Salvation Army308 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen, Pa. 15062Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.(milk
  
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• Conservative Lawmaker Says Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Should Be Impeached

  24-08-2020 21:35
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine should be impeached over his handling of the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, a conservative GOP House lawmaker said Monday as he announced a long-shot effort to unseat one of the state’s most well-known politicians.
  Cincinnati Rep. John Becker said he has drafted 10 articles of impeachment against the first-term governor in an effort currently backed by two other conservative House lawmakers.
  Becker accused De
  
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• Giant Eagle Looking To Hire More Than 1,300 Workers In Pittsburgh Area

  24-08-2020 21:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Giant Eagle is making a hiring push.
  The company is looking to hire 1,325 full- and part-time workers in the Pittsburgh area at Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets, GetGo locations, warehouses and pharmacies.
  They need more people for curbside and home delivery shopping, deli work, pharmacy technicians and workers to operate out of warehouses.
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• Trans-Siberian Orchestra Not Touring This Holiday Season

  24-08-2020 21:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Trans-Siberian Orchestra won’t be touring this holiday season.Trans-Siberian Orchestra says they wanted to hit the road this November, but have decided not to “in the interest of public health and safety.”“In a normal autumn, gearing up for tour, loading up the trucks, and making our way to rehearsal is the highlight of our year. It means that shortly thereafter, we are going to be in your city and doing what we love most, playing live for yo
  
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• On A Positive Note: Aspiring Eagle Scout’s Fundraising Campaign Fills 300 Backpacks For Children In Foster Care

  24-08-2020 20:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – At a warehouse on West Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, KDKA’s Kym Gable caught up with a group of young volunteers on a mission.
  Aspiring Eagle scout Tyler Lesh organized a massive fundraising campaign for the local non-profit Operation Backpack Children’s Foundation, or O’Backpack.
  “I learned that, due to COVID, domestic violence has gone way up, while supplies have gone down,” Tyler told Kym. “So I felt like that was the best option f
  
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• State Police Give Warnings To Six Pittsburgh-Area Establishments After Coronavirus Compliance Checks

  24-08-2020 20:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – State police gave warnings to six Pittsburgh-area licensed liquor establishments not following coronavirus orders.
  Liquor control enforcement officers visited 1,410 licensed establishments across the state Friday through Sunday and issued nine notices of violation and 41 warnings.
  Bars and restaurants issued a notice of violation won’t be named since they’re under investigation.
  The unannounced compliance checks make sure all customers
  
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• Police Looking For Alligators Stolen From Indiana County Pet Store

  24-08-2020 19:42
  
  WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – State police are asking for help finding two alligators that were stolen from a pet store in Indiana County.
  Police say a male and female were stolen from an outdoor enclosure at Pearce’s Pet Place in White Township.
  (Photo provided by state police)
  The alligators weren’t for sale but have an estimated combined value of $2,000.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Barnosky at 724-357-1960.
  
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• Police Investigating ‘Domestic-Related Homicide In Upper St. Clair, 2 Bodies Found In Home

  24-08-2020 19:35
  
  UPPER ST. CLAIR (KDKA) — Police are investigating after two bodies were found in a home late this morning in Upper St. Clair.
  The Upper St. Clair police chief is calling the investigation “a domestic-related homicide.” The bodies were found inside a home on Thousand Oaks Drive.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jim Cahalan)
  A heavy law enforcement presence converged on the neighborhood earlier in the day, including SWAT teams from the South Hills and Allegheny County Police.
  
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• Police: Estranged Husband, Wife Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide

  24-08-2020 19:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  UPPER ST. CLAIR (KDKA) — Police are investigating after two bodies were found in a home late this morning in Upper St. Clair.
  The Upper St. Clair police chief is calling the investigation “a domestic-related homicide.” The bodies were found inside a home on Thousand Oaks Drive.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jim Cahalan)
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jim Cahalan)
  A heavy law enforcement presence converged on the neighborhood earlier in the day,
  
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• Law Enforcement, SWAT Teams Converge On Upper St. Clair Neighborhood

  24-08-2020 19:35
  
  UPPER ST. CLAIR (KDKA) — A heavy presence of law enforcement converged on a neighborhood in Upper St. Clair earlier today.
  The police incident sent SWAT teams from the South Hills and Allegheny County to the scene on Thousand Oaks Drive.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jim Cahalan)
  Police shut down the intersection of Hays Road and Franklin Drive to traffic.HAPPENING NOW: We are on the scene of a police incident in Upper St. Clair on Thousand Oaks Drive. I’m working to get more i
  
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• LGBTQ+ Coalition Announces Pride 2021 After Delta Foundation Dissolves

  24-08-2020 18:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The LGBTQ+ Coalition has announced Pittsburgh Pride 2021 after the Delta Foundation dissolved.
  Most known for its annual Pittsburgh Pride event, the Delta Foundation is dissolving after 24 years of operation.LGBTQ Coalition announces 2021 Pittsburgh Pride in wake of Delta Foundation dissolution. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/R5Q6gJRHAu
  — Andy Sheehan (@AndySheehankdka) August 24, 2020The PGH Equality Center says with the Delta Foundation no longer sponsoring the event, it
  
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• Coalition Of LGBTQ+ Groups To Take Over Pittsburgh Pride After Delta Foundation Dissolves

  24-08-2020 18:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A coalition of LGBTQ+ groups say they’re taking over Pittsburgh Pride after the Delta Foundation dissolved.
  Slammed by a year marked by COVID and controversy, the Delta Foundation is shuttering its doors and with them forever canceling its signature event — Pittsburgh Pride.
  Though sooner did Delta make the announcement did this coalition make another: “LGBT Coalition and TransYOUniting along with a host of others will be putting on Pride 2021. That is
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms Popping Up As Hot, Humid Air Sticks Around

  24-08-2020 18:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More sunshine and hot, humid air today with highs again in the upper 80s.
  We’re seeing the setup as yesterday with the chance of an afternoon/evening scattered thunderstorm popping up here and there with the heating of the day.
  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Butler County, in particular the area of Connoquenessing Borough, until 1 p.m.
  The warning for parts of Armstrong and Clarion counties though 12:45 p.m. is being allowed to expire.Seve
  
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• Original Kennywood Log Jammer Flume Hits The Auction Block

  24-08-2020 18:00
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – The Log Jammer will live on forever in our hearts, but now a piece of the ride can be yours.An original log flume from the classic Kennywood ride is up for auction again. The money goes to Give Kids the World Village, a nonprofit Florida resort for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
  Coasting for Kids, the national fundraiser for @GKTWVillage, is coming up and we’re again donating a Log Jammer boat for auction!https://t.co/OF5Ldqhha
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 426 More Coronavirus Cases, Statewide Total Grows To 129,474

  24-08-2020 17:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 426 new cases of Coronavirus on Monday and one additional death.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 129,474 since Sunday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  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 with
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 29 New Coronavirus Cases, Total Countywide Now 9,932

  24-08-2020 17:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 29 new Coronavirus cases out of 690 test results, but no additional deaths.
  All 29 cases are confirmed.
  New cases range in age from 18 to 94 years with a median age of 45 years, according to the Health Department. The date of positive tests ranged from Aug. 17 through Aug. 23.
  The county-wide total number of cases now stands at 9,932 since March 14.
  The total number of hospitalizations among all
  
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• Go Inside The Love Island Season Two Villa With This Exclusive Tour From Arielle Vandenberg

  24-08-2020 17:00
  
  Eleven Islanders check into a Las Vegas villa to gamble on love in tonight’s Love Island second season premiere at 8:00 PM, ET/PT only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. All the coupling, dumping and “spilling of the tea” goes down at Caesars Entertainment’s boutique hotel, The Cromwell. The iconic hotel has been transformed into a fun and sexy villa by Production Designer Richard Jensen. While the fire pit, outdoor gym, pool and sundeck are all returning, fans can g
  
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• PTL Links: August 24, 2020

  24-08-2020 16:42
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:The Good Manners Group
  Walk To End Alzheimer’s
  Dr. Mike Hutchinson of Animal General
  Timeshare Termination Team
  The Highline
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• Zoom Resolves Issues After Worldwide Outages

  24-08-2020 15:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As video conference calls have taken the center stage for work, education, and many other aspects of life, Zoom experienced major outages Monday morning.According to DownDetector, nearly 17,000 people reported outages on Zoom as of 10 a.m. on Monday.At the University of Pittsburgh, users were unable to access the service.Zoom is experiencing an issue that is preventing users from accessing its videoconferencing service. The issue appears to be aff
  
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• Zoom Experiencing Worldwide Outages, Users Unable To Access Service

  24-08-2020 15:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As video conference calls have taken the center stage for work, education, and many other aspects of life, Zoom is experiencing major outages on Monday morning.
  According to DownDetector, nearly 12,000 people reported outages on Zoom as of 9:30 a.m. on Monday.At the University of Pittsburgh, users were unable to access the service.Zoom is experiencing an issue that is preventing users from accessing its videoconferencing service. The issue appears
  
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• 19-Year Old Man Killed In Motocross Accident In Mt. Pleasant Township

  24-08-2020 14:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A 19-year old man from Salem Township was killed in a motocross accident on Sunday in Mt. Pleasant Township.
  According to a release from the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office, 19-year Kenneth Miller was involved in an ccident at an off-road motocross track around 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
  Miller was operating an off-road motorcycle and came up short when attempted to clear a table-top jump, becoming separated from the motorcycle in
  
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• Mt. Lebanon School District Suspends Football Activities For Two Weeks After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  24-08-2020 14:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MT. LEBANON (KDKA) — Football activities at Mt. Lebanon School District have been postponed for two weeks after a student athlete has tested positive for Coronavirus.
  In a notice sent to parents, the district confirmed that a player who was involved in summer workouts with the football team tested positive for COVID-19 in a test that was administered on August 20.
  The district said that the athlete has not been involved in any workouts since August 18.
  The district i
  
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• Highline To Open With New Elevated Green Space In Pittsburgh’s South Side

  24-08-2020 13:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburghers are enjoying the city’s outdoor spaces and riverfront now more than ever.
  A space being talked about today is a brand-new elevated riverfront green space on the South Side.
  (Photo Credit: Stephan Bontrager/Riverlife)
  The Terminal Building and Riverwalk Corporate Center in the South Side has been around since the 1800’s.
  McKnight Realty Partners purchased this property in 2016 and converted it into an office and retail space.
  But the newest addi
  
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• Firefighters Work To Keep Abandoned House Fire From Spreading

  24-08-2020 12:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Firefighters responded to the scene of an abandoned house fire in Beltzhoover on Monday morning.
  The fire started around 5:30 a.m. along Sylvania Avenue near Estella Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
  The home was abandoned.
  Firefighters worked to keep the flames from spreading to any other nearby homes.
  
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• Port Authority holds virtual hearing for Carnegie park-and-ride garage

  24-08-2020 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  The proposed garage would expand parking from 200 surface spaces to about 400 in the garage at the end of Port Authority’s West Busway.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot Temperatures Continue, Scattered Storms Ahead

  24-08-2020 12:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Expect another hot day with afternoon storms giving a lucky few a temporary break from the heat.
  I have us hitting 88 degrees today. That’s the same as yesterday’s high.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The scary thing is technically the air mass in place on Sunday is not as warm as the air mass that will be in place over this work week.
  While there will be a chance for rain over the course of the week every afternoon, temperatures will still be near
  
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• Pandemic learning pods forming to fill gaps in hybrid school week

  24-08-2020 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Parents are casting about to find others with kids to form small-group learning experience in dining rooms, basements
  
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• Walkabout: Taking a walk out of my world

  24-08-2020 11:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hardly an adventure, my trek was the equivalent of expanding my mind.
  
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• PennDOT Puts Together Wish List Of Improvement Projects On Pittsburgh Area Highways, Bridges, And Roads

  24-08-2020 11:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Mostly slowly and not so surely, traffic is increasing still under the cloud of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
  Road construction is slowly coming back too, but it’s a world of unknowns.
  Will the money really be there?
  PennDOT has put the future in its crystal ball to include hundreds of road projects.
  District 11 Executive Cheryl Moon-Sirianni says the truck traffic today is larger than before the pandemic started.
  But she says, “The actual traffic is probably ar
  
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• Fox Chapel Area Students Asked To Bring Their Own Water After Elevated Levels Of Legionella Found In District’s Schools

  24-08-2020 11:18
  
  FOX CHAPEL (KDKA) — Students in the Fox Chapel Area School District will head back to class today. But for those attending in person, some extra supplies will need to be packed — and it may not be what you’re thinking.
  The district says they found Legionella in the water at several of its schools, including at its high school.
  That’s why they’re asking students to bring their own water, but the school too will provide water bottles.
  In a letter sent to parents, the
  
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• Two People Dead Following Northview Heights, Upper Lawrenceville Shootings

  24-08-2020 11:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people are dead following several shootings in the City of Pittsburgh.
  The latest shooting happened in Lawrenceville overnight.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
  KDKA has learned that a male victim died at an area hospital after being transported in critical condition.
  Pittsburgh Police say they received a 911 call around 1:00 a.m. early Monday morning of a person having been shot in the 5100 block of Kent Way.
  When they got to the scene, officers fou
  
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• One Person Killed In Upper Lawrenceville Shooting, Police Investigating

  24-08-2020 09:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCEVILLE (KDKA) — One person is dead following an early morning shooting in Upper Lawrenceville.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a 911 call of a male having been shot along Kent Way around 1:00 a.m.
  First responders arrived at the scene and discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
  Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital in critical condition.
  The victim was pronounced dead shortly afterward
  
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• One Person Killed In Upper Lawrenceville Shooting

  24-08-2020 09:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCEVILLE (KDKA) — One person is dead following an early morning shooting in Upper Lawrenceville.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a 911 call of a male having been shot along Kent Way around 1:00 a.m.
  First responders arrived at the scene and discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
  Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital in critical condition.
  The victim was pronounced dead shortly afterward
  
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• Beaver Area School District To Hold Board Meeting

  24-08-2020 09:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BEAVER (KDKA) — The Beaver Area School Board will hold a public meeting on Monday evening.
  The meeting will be held face to face for board members only.
  The community will be able to join virtually due to crowd restrictions.
  The board is expected to vote on school sports.
  The meeting is set to begin at 7:00 p.m.
  
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• Northgate High School Football Players Jump Into Action To Help Couple After Man Falls

  24-08-2020 09:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This past week, Kelly Ohrman and her disabled husband Matt were at the beach in Erie.
  As they were leaving, Matt fell and Kelly needed help.
  As it turns out, she had a team of helpers — players from the Northgate High School football team.
  As they left, Matt fell again, so the team dropped everything and helped out again.
  Now, Kelly and Matt are looking for a way to thank the players who stepped up.
  The couple says they are thankful the team
  
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• Protesters Ask Questions, Demand Answers Outside Of Wilkinsburg Police Chief’s Home Surrounding Shooting Death Of Romir Talley

  24-08-2020 08:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Protesters in Wilkinsburg demanded answers on Saturday in the death of Romir Talley, who was shot and killed by police in 2019. A smaller group continued their call for action on Sunday.
  Around 20 people, including Talley’s mother, gathered outside the home of Wilkinsburg Police Chief Ophelia ‘Cookie’ Coleman.
  They brought a list of questions and demanded answers and action.
  Talley was shot by a Wilkinsburg Police officer more t
  
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• Police Investigating After Discovering Man Fatally Shot In Head In Northview Heights

  24-08-2020 05:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Northview Heights.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a Sharpspotter alert around 9:40 p.m. Sunday. According to police, the man was found with a gunshot wound to the head on the 100 block of Penfort Street and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  Police continue to investigate.
  Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Police Investigate After Discovering Man Shot In Head In Northview Heights

  24-08-2020 05:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Northview Heights.Pittsburgh Police responded to a Sharpspotter alert around 9:40 p.m. Sunday. According to police, the man was found with a gunshot wound to the head on the 100 block of Penfort Street and was pronounced deceased at the scene.Police continue to investigate.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Police Investigate After Discovering Man Fatally Shot In Head In Northview Heights

  24-08-2020 05:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Northview Heights.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a Sharpspotter alert around 9:40 p.m. Sunday. According to police, the man was found with a gunshot wound to the head on the 100 block of Penfort Street and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  Police continue to investigate.
  Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• FDA: Prima Wawona Peaches Recall Expanded After Possible Salmonella Outbreak In Multiple States Including Pennsylvania

  24-08-2020 04:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — The FDA is expanding a peach recall following a salmonella outbreak.
  The recall covers all peaches supplied or packaged by Prima Wawona, including loose peaches sold from August 1 through August 3 and bagged peaches sold from August 1 through August 19.
  The following products, listed by their name and product code, are affected by the recall:Wawona Peaches – 033383322001
  Wawona Organic Peaches – 849315000400
  Prima® Peaches –
  
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• TSA: Passengers Leaving Behind Thousands Of Dollars At Pittsburgh International Airport Security Checkpoint

  24-08-2020 03:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — People flying out of Pittsburgh are leaving thousands of dollars at the security checkpoint.
  The TSA says passengers at Pittsburgh International Airport left behind more than $5,300 last fiscal year in mostly loose change. Across the country, people lost a total of $926,000 dollars in unclaimed currency.The TSA encourages you to put your wallet and loose change in your carry-on bag before you go through security.
  
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• Polanco’s Home Run Lifts Pirates To Sweep Of Brewers

  24-08-2020 03:30
  
  By: JOHN PERROTTO
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco’s two-run home run in the eighth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory on Sunday over the Milwaukee Brewers and a three-game series sweep.
  Polanco connected off David Phelps (2-3) for his fourth homer of the season and finished 2 for 3 with a walk. It was Polanco’s second two-hit game in as many days, lifting his batting average from .085 to .151.
  In a roundabout way, Polanco called his shot while talking to te
  
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• Neighbors Of Mayor Bill Peduto Show Support For Protesters Through Chalk Messages

  24-08-2020 02:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Mayor Bill Peduto’s neighborhood wants protesters to know they are welcomed anytime.
  They wanted to send that message today after some neighbors spoke out against people protesting outside the mayor’s Point Breeze home this past week.
  Using chalk, neighbors on Hastings Street write simple messages with powerful meanings.
  “Black Lives Matter,” Ellie said while her father held her.
  “We want to show that Black Lives Matter on Hastings Street a
  
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• Schools aim to feed students — including remote learners — this fall

  24-08-2020 02:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Many hope the USDA will extend waivers to give schools and other providers of meals for students and children flexibility to meet the need.
  
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• Major Trump Federal Lawsuit About Pennsylvania’s Mail-In Voting Effectively Shut Down

  24-08-2020 01:35
  
  (KDKA/CNN) — President Donald Trump’s plan to sue Pennsylvania in federal court to determine how the state conducts mail-in voting has been effectively shut down by a US district court judge.
  The judge, Nicholas Ranjan of the US District Court in the Western District of Pennsylvania, decided Sunday that Trump’s federal lawsuit against the Secretary of the Commonwealth over the use of drop boxes, poll watching and other voting processes should be put on hold, while state court c
  
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