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• Michael Fuoco Resigns As President Of Newspaper Guild Of Pittsburgh

  27-09-2020 23:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Michael Fuoco has resigned his position as president of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh.
  According to the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, Fuoco made his resignation official on Saturday night, telling the guild’s executive committee.
  The resignation comes after the guild learned of an investigation involving Fuoco regarding allegations of violations of the mutual respect policy.
  Following Fuoco’s resignation, first vice president Ed B
  
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• Furry Tails: Rona & Tanga Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  27-09-2020 23:27
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Rona & Tanga
  Orp
  
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• Steelers Overcome Early Deficit, Beat Texans 28-21

  27-09-2020 23:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner ran for 109 yards and the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter as the Pittsburgh Steelers stayed perfect by rallying past the Houston Texans 28-21 on Sunday.
  The Steelers improved to 3-0 for the first time in a decade by putting the clamps on the Texans in the second half. Houston managed just 51 yards and two first downs after halftime as an early 11-point lead vanished. The Texans dropped to 0-3.
  Houston started with the same mark in 2018 an
  
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• Former Steelers Quarterback Michael Vick Working To Clear Way For Florida To Allow Ex-Felons To Vote

  27-09-2020 22:54
  
  TALLAHASSEE (AP) – When former NFL quarterback Michael Vick went with some of his family members to try to vote in 2011, the former No. 1 draft pick who made a career on his elusive ability on the football field was sacked by news he didn’t expect: He wasn’t eligible.
  “I found out because I had a felony on my record that I couldn’t vote,” Vick recalled in the first episode of the documentary miniseries by More Than a Vote, the political empowerment organizatio
  
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• Post-Gazette union president steps down as investigation launched

  27-09-2020 22:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Michael A. Fuoco has resigned as leader of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh and is leaving the publication after more than three decades.
  
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• Pittsburgh In The Midst Of Driest September Since 2017

  27-09-2020 22:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are going on two weeks straight with no rain recorded at the Pittsburgh International Airport.The last time this long of a stretch happened in September was back in 2017 where there was only .58″ of rainfall was recorded by this time, so we have now tied that.The other 14-day streaks were in May of 2007, 2012 and July of 2009.This dry stretch will end tomorrow for us with a cold front arriving in the evening bringing us some much-needed rain through Tuesday.Rig
  
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• Night Vision, Infrared Approved For Hunting Furbearers

  27-09-2020 21:54
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has approved the use of night vision and infrared (thermal) optics in the hunting of furbearers, animals traditionally trapped or hunted for their pelts.
  Commissioners gave final approval during a brief online meeting Saturday to the change, which will go into effect in six to eight weeks after the regulation is reviewed and published. State lawmakers earlier this year authorized the commission to regulate such devices, use of which w
  
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• West End Bridge Closed Both Ways After Two-Vehicle Accident

  27-09-2020 20:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Both sides of the West End Bridge after closed following a two-vehicle accident, according to Allegheny County dispatch.The accident was first reported at 2:23 p.m. Sunday. Police and medics are currently at the scene of the accident. No one has been transported from the scene at this time.Both the cause of the accident and how long the bridge will stay closed are not known at this time. Vehicles that were on the bridge were directed off, accordin
  
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• Steelers WR Diontae Johnson Evaluated For Possible Concussion

  27-09-2020 20:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson is currently being evaluated for a possible concussion.Steelers Director of Communications Burt Lauten says that Johnson’s return to today’s game is questionable.
  #Steelers WR Diontae Johnson is being evaluated for a possible concussion. His return to today's game is questionable.
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) September 27, 2020
  This follows after FB Derek Watt left today’s game due
  
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• Steelers FB Derek Watt Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Injury

  27-09-2020 20:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Fullback Derek Watt has a hamstring injury, according to the Steelers’ Director of Communications Burt Lauten.
  #Steelers FB Derek Watt has a hamstring injury. His return is questionable to today's game.
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) September 27, 2020
  His return to today’s game is questionable.The Steelers are currently playing against the Houston Texans.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Arkansas Man Finds 9-Carat Diamond At Crater Of Diamonds State Park

  27-09-2020 19:49
  
  CNN) — Persistence pays.
  Kevin Kinard was visiting Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park when he discovered a 9.07 carat diamond.
  Kinard, from Maumelle, Arkansas, has been going to park since a second-grade field trip — even though he had always come back empty handed.
  He’s 33 now. And he’s got the second-largest diamond found in the park’s history.
  Kinard was at the park with friends on Labor Day.
  “Anything that looked like a crystal, I picked it up a
  
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• Joe Biden, Jill Biden To Tour Western Pennsylvania By Train

  27-09-2020 18:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden announced on Sunday that they will be taking a train tour through Western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio on September 30.On Wednesday, Joe Biden is expected to talk about the economy, the working class and corporations, according to his campaign.More details are expected to be released soon.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Boy Rescued By Police Using Night Vision From A Helicopter

  27-09-2020 18:47
  
  By Amanda Watts, CNN
  (CNN) — Police in Ontario, Canada, used a helicopter, night vision technology and canine teams to find a 6-year-old special needs boy who went missing in a forest near his house.
  On September 22, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a panicked mother, according to social media posts.
  “My son, who is special needs, who is 6 years old, is missing,” the mother can be heard saying. “He’s been missing for about 45 minutes, we’ve
  
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• Clairton City School District Closed For A Day After Water Main Break

  27-09-2020 18:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) — Clairton City School District says classes will not be held on September 28 due to a water main break.The district made the announcement Saturday evening on Twitter. The water main break was reported on Large Avenue in Clairton.
  Please be advised that due to a water main break on Large Ave. Clairton City School District will not be in session on Monday 9/28/2020. We will keep our CCSD community updated of the situation and any changes. Thank yo
  
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• President Donald Trump Visits Pennsylvania For Fifth Time In A Month

  27-09-2020 18:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — President Donald Trump hosted another rally in Pennsylvania Saturday night, making it the fifth one in September.
  Speaking for over an hour in Middletown, Trump spoke about the coronavirus, the economy and his opponent Joe Biden.
  “They’re gonna try to steal the election,” Trump said. “Look at this crowd. The only way they can win Pennsylvania frankly is to cheat on the ballots.”
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  Gov. Wolf To Pres
  
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• Duquesne University Has Ordered Body Cams For Police Department, Provides Update In Marquis Jaylen Brown Case

  27-09-2020 18:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Duquesne University recently provided an update on what actions it is taking to address the case of Marquis Jaylen “J.B.” Brown and the demands of Dannielle Brown.
  On Friday, a spokesperson from the university said that they had ordered body cameras for the campus police department. The first-year costs for the system will amount to $90,000 and will cost $43,000 every subsequent year for technological maintenance. The cameras are expec
  
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• Former Republican Governor Tom Ridge Says He Is Voting For Joe Biden

  27-09-2020 14:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Tom Ridge, the former governor of Pennsylvania and a Republican, announced he is voting for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.Ridge made the announcement in a tweet, along with a first person essay he wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer about his decision.
  It’s time to put country over party. It’s time to dismiss Donald Trump.Why I’m voting for @JoeBiden on November 3rd. https://t.co/rM9MnwjZhr
  — Gov. Tom Ridge (@
  
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• Former Pa. Republican Governor Tom Ridge Says He Is Voting For Joe Biden

  27-09-2020 14:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Tom Ridge, the former governor of Pennsylvania and a Republican, announced he is voting for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.Ridge made the announcement in a tweet, along with a first person essay he wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer about his decision.
  It’s time to put country over party. It’s time to dismiss Donald Trump.Why I’m voting for @JoeBiden on November 3rd. https://t.co/rM9MnwjZhr
  — Gov. Tom Ridge (@
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Dry Stretch Reaches Two-Week Long Period

  27-09-2020 12:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today will be the fourteenth day in a row with no rain for our area.
  So far, this September is in the top 5 driest on record, where we are 2.11″ below normal.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  It’s another day of warmth and sunshine ahead with high temperatures right around 80 degrees.
  Monday also stays above normal with scattered showers in the afternoon ahead of a cold front and high temperatures staying around 80.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  
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• National Guard Expected To Arrive At Westmoreland Manor To Help Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

  27-09-2020 12:42
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — Members of the National Guard are expected to arrive today at Westmoreland Manor after an outbreak of Coronavirus cases.
  It is expected that six national guard members will arrive this morning.
  They will be providing assistance with testing staff and residents.
  This comes after two additional employees and one contracted staff member tested positive for the virus on Saturday.
  Almost 50 residents and more than 20 employees with the long term care facility have b
  
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• We could have our most colorful October in years

  27-09-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  If weather conditions fall into place, Western Pennsylvania could experience a brilliant autumn leaf display in mid-October.
   
   
  
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• Friends Of The Mt. Lebanon Library Hold Drive-Thru Book Sale

  27-09-2020 10:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MT. LEBANON (KDKA) — Many local libraries and the groups that support them rely on book sales for revenue, but many have been hampered by the Coronavirus pandemic.
  Like so many others, Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Library had to get creative, so on Saturday, they held a drive-thru book sale.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  There was no need to spend time perusing.
  Instead, customers pulled up, picked a genre, and received a bag of books.
  The group says
  
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• Community Paints Mural Calling For Unity In Oakland

  27-09-2020 08:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you traveled through Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood on Saturday, you may have noticed a new mural at the corner of South Bouquet Street and Jonclaire Street.
  Community members joined art students from Carlow University to make an artistic statement about the grand jury decision to not charge the Louisville police officers who shot and killed Breonna Taylor.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  Several murals are going up a
  
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• Allegheny Co. Police Investigating Swissvale Shooting

  27-09-2020 08:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SWISSVALE (KDKA) — A man is recovering after having been shot in the chest in Swissvale early on Sunday morning.
  Allegheny County Police say that their General Investigation Unit was called for assistance after County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting along Denniston Avenue in Swissvale just after 1:00 a.m.
  When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest.
  The man was transported to an area hospital, where he is
  
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• Woodland Hills School District Holds Desk Distribution Event

  27-09-2020 08:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff 
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A special giveaway event took place in the Woodland Hills School District on Saturday.
  With many people still working from home space can be tight.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  The district gave away desks and chairs for students to use at home.
  
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• Ke’Bryan Hayes Records Five Hits In Pirates 8-0 Win Over Indians

  27-09-2020 07:29
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians suffered a setback in their bid to host a first-round playoff series, losing 8-0 to Joe Musgrove and the major league-worst Pittsburgh Pirates.
  Musgrove (1-5) earned his first victory in a year, allowing three hits while striking out 10 in a season-high seven innings.
  The right-hander did not allow a run in his final two outings, striking out 21 over 13 frames.
  Rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes had five hits and Colin Moran drove in four runs for Pittsburgh
  
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• Suspect Poses As Child Protective Services Employee In Kidnapping Attempt

  27-09-2020 05:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LOGAN COUNTY, W. Va (KDKA) – A mother in West Virginia said she was terrified when a stranger attempted to kidnap her daughter right in her own home.The suspect posed as an employee of child protective services and said they were investigating drug accusations.Porsha Bias said the woman claimed that she was checking her daughter for bruises and was going to have to take her away.Police were also stunned by the case.“Generally, in a situation like this, someone
  
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• ‘The Show Must Go On:’ North Hills High School Hold Spring Musical Drive-In Style

  27-09-2020 05:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For students at North Hills High School, the show must go on.
  Friday and Saturday night, the school’s spring musical “Catch Me If You Can” debuted on a drive-in style movie screen at The Block Northway in Ross Township, almost one year after production began.“I’m so glad that we get to enjoy everything that we’ve been working on for so long,” said North Hills senior and cast member Shea Sweeney.Students began working on the prod
  
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• At Harrisburg airport rally, Trump vows to win election, renews unfounded warnings about ballot cheating

  27-09-2020 03:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chants of “fill that seat” erupted Saturday night as President Donald Trump opened his first campaign rally after nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court
  
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• WVU Takes 12 Penalties, Lose 27-13 To Oklahoma State

  27-09-2020 02:26
  
  STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Chuba Hubbard scored on a 23-yard run with 1:17 remaining to salvage a difficult afternoon and help No. 15 Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 27-13 on Saturday.
  Sidelined for a number of key plays after fumbling on consecutive second-half possessions, Hubbard ended up with 101 yards on 22 rushes for his 12th 100-yard performance in his last 13 games. With the additional action, Hubbard’s backup, L.D. Brown, gained 103 yards on 11 carries, including a 66-yard t
  
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• Ohio Activist Accused Of Embezzling Money Donated For Personal Use

  27-09-2020 01:34
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An activist is accused of spending for personal use some $200,000 in donations to what was represented as a Black Lives Matter charity.
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Sir Maejor Page, previously known as Tyree Conyers-Page, is charged with one count of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering. The arrest followed a raid Friday at a Toledo, Ohio, home owned by his organization, Hi-Frequency Ohio.
  Authorities said Page created and operated a Black Lives Mat
  
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• Ohio Activist Accused Of Embezzlement Money Donated For Personal Use

  27-09-2020 01:34
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An activist is accused of spending for personal use some $200,000 in donations to what was represented as a Black Lives Matter charity.
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Sir Maejor Page, previously known as Tyree Conyers-Page, is charged with one count of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering. The arrest followed a raid Friday at a Toledo, Ohio, home owned by his organization, Hi-Frequency Ohio.
  Authorities said Page created and operated a Black Lives Mat
  
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• Hundreds Of Volunteers Gather Across Pittsburgh For ‘Garbage Olympics’

  27-09-2020 01:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For more than 700 volunteers across the City of Pittsburgh, Saturday was full of trash.38 neighborhoods competed in the 4th annual Garbage Olympics.The event was hosted by the Department of Public Works to see who could clean up the most litter.The day did not go to “waste”.Volunteers collected more than 1000 bags of trash.Lena Andrews, an organizer, told KDKA, “A lot of regular cleanups have been canceled because of COVID-19. And everyone’s home
  
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• Young Runners Take Part In Virtual Great Race Through Frick Park

  27-09-2020 01:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Bright and early on Saturday morning, more than a dozen kids got out of bed, laced up their shoes, and raced their way through Frick Park.This was part of the Great Race, which went virtual in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.The race also inspired a local mom to create a running club to help students that are dealing with canceled races and cross country seasons.“It’s been a real joy, the practices have been the highlight of the w
  
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• Linda Dickerson was a passionate advocate for people with disabilities.

  27-09-2020 01:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  Throughout a career as publisher and consultant, she worked on behalf of individuals and nonprofits to raise awareness of disability rights. 
  
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• Westmoreland Manor Announces Three New Coronavirus Cases In Staff, Prepare For National Guard

  27-09-2020 00:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Westmoreland Manor announced on Saturday that two additional employees and one contracted staff member have tested positive for coronavirus.No additional positive cases were revealed in residents following testing.RELATED:7 More Westmoreland Manor Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus
  National Guard Requested At Westmoreland Manor Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
  It is expected that six members of the Pennsylvania National Guard will arrive on Sunday m
  
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