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• Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh To Ease Capacity Limits At Mass

  29-09-2020 23:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is easing its capacity limits at churches, starting this weekend.
  In a release on Tuesday, Bishop David Zubik said churches will be allowed to increase attendance to 50 percent of maximum capacity, starting Saturday. Masks, social distancing and cleaning and sanitization procedures are still required, the release says.
  The diocese says it is up to pastors to determine their own reopening plans “based on the
  
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• 7 More Westmoreland Manor Residents Test Positive For Coronavirus, Bringing Total To 54

  29-09-2020 23:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – As Westmoreland Manor continues to test its resident and staff for coronavirus, seven more residents have tested positive.
  The long-term care facility has another seven residents who tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 54. About two dozen employees have tested positive.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Bryce Lutz)
  Members of the National Guard were called in to help with testing staff and residents. They arrived on Sunday.
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• Robert Morris University Investigating After Person Shouts ‘Racist Insults’ During Virtual Saudi National Day Celebration

  29-09-2020 23:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Robert Morris University says it is investigating after “racist insults” were shouted during a virtual Saudi National Day celebration.
  In an email to students, faculty and staff, Vice President of Student Life John Michalenko said the incident happened Sept. 25 during the event via Google Meet.
  “As President (Chris) Howard began his remarks, someone attending under an apparent pseudonym shouted racist insults before the e
  
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• Around The Table: President Trump, Joe Biden To Face Off In First Presidential Debate

  29-09-2020 23:10
  The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden is Tuesday night.
  
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• Local Nurse Wins National Award For Creating ‘Caring For The Caregiver’ Program

  29-09-2020 23:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local nurse at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center just won a national award for a program she created called “Caring for the Caregiver”, and with the program now virtual, it’s even easier for more people to participate.
  Bernie McShea’s wife, Jane, is going through the fight of her life.She has a rare cancer, Leiomyosarcoma, that led to the amputation of her right leg and pelvis, but she’s looking forward to returning to work soon.
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• Caring For The Caregiver: UPMC Nurse Wins National Award For Program

  29-09-2020 23:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local nurse at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center just won a national award for a program she created called “Caring for the Caregiver,” and with the program now virtual, it’s even easier for more people to participate.
  Bernie McShea’s wife, Jane, is going through the fight of her life. She has a rare cancer, Leiomyosarcoma, that led to the amputation of her right leg and pelvis, but she’s looking forward to returning to work soon.
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• URA Investing Thousands To Help Move Expansions, Renovations Along In Hill District

  29-09-2020 22:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Urban Redevelopment Authority is investing $250,000 in three community-driven projects in the Hill District.
  Part of the money will be used to redevelop two plots of land at the intersection of Herron and Wylie avenues. A building there will be renovated for a studio, gallery and more.
  A second portion of the money will go towards supporting the Wylie Avenue Restaurant Project for outdoor seating and a chef’s garden.
  Lastly, the final pa
  
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• Westmoreland County Warden Submits Resignation, Announces Retirement

  29-09-2020 22:34
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – After 17 years at the helm, the Westmoreland County prison warden announced he’s stepping down. Warden John Walton submitted his resignation from his post and announced his retirement after a total of 24 years working for the county’s corrections department.
  But it’s Walton’s contentious and sometimes acrimonious relationship with county commissioner and prison board member Gina Cerilli that Walton cited as the prime reason for calling it qu
  
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• Westmoreland County Prison Warden Submits Resignation, Announces Retirement

  29-09-2020 22:34
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – After 17 years at the helm, the Westmoreland County Prison warden announced he’s stepping down. Warden John Walton submitted his resignation from his post and announced his retirement after a total of 24 years working for the county’s corrections department.
  But it’s Walton’s contentious and sometimes acrimonious relationship with county commissioner and prison board member Gina Cerilli that Walton cited as the prime reason for calling it qu
  
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• Police Investigating Dollar Bank Robbery At Penn Hills Shopping Center

  29-09-2020 22:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are investigating the robbery of a Dollar Bank.A robber held up the branch just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. It happened at the Penn Hills Shopping Center on Rodi Road.
  There have been no injuries reported yet.
  Police have not released a description of the robber yet.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• White Oak Police Seek Alleged Attempted Burglary Suspect

  29-09-2020 21:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WHITE OAK (KDKA) — Police in White Oak are asking for help to identify and find a suspicious man caught on surveillance video lingering outside of a home.
  Investigators shared Ring doorbell video of the suspect on Facebook.The incident happened around 9:20 p.m. Monday at a home along Eisenhower Drive.
  Police believe the man may have been involved in an attempted burglary.
  (Image Courtesy: White Oak Police/Ring/Facebook)
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• Multiple Vehicles Broken Into, 3 Stolen From South Hills

  29-09-2020 21:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) – Bethel Park police say multiple vehicles were broken into and three were stolen this morning.
  According to police, the break-ins and thefts happened early Tuesday morning. “Numerous” cars were entered, and three were stolen in Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair.It happened between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. around the Hi-Gate neighborhood on the streets of Myrna, Parkridge, Ashland and Forest, police say.
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• Guy Fieri Bringing American Kitchen + Bar To New Westmoreland County Casino

  29-09-2020 20:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar is coming to Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County.
  The Emmy award-winning chef and TV personality’s restaurant will be one of the dining options at the casino when it opens in late 2020.
  “Pennsylvanians know great food and I’ve seen it all around the state shooting DDD and with my own restaurants so, I couldn’t be more stoked to bring my American Kitchen + Bar to Live!
  
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• Sharpsburg Mother Wanted For Allegedly Running During Welfare Check, Leaving Daughter Behind In ‘Hoarding Conditions’

  29-09-2020 20:05
  
  SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman is wanted on an arrest warrant for multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of children, after police say “hoarding conditions” were found inside her apartment.
  Sharpsburg police say Dawn Marie Ecker has been on the run for more than a month after she took off during a child welfare check, leaving her 12-year-old daughter behind.
  Now police are looking for 51-year-old woman.
  (Photo provided by Sharpsburg police)
  On Aug. 26, officers h
  
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• Police: Sharpsburg Woman Wanted On Child Endangerment Charge, ‘Hoarding Conditions’ Found In Her Apartment

  29-09-2020 20:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman is wanted on an arrest warrant for multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of children, after police say “hoarding conditions” were found inside her apartment.
  Sharpsburg police say “hoarding conditions” were found inside the residence of Dawn Marie Ecker. As a result, her apartment was condemned.
  Now police are looking for 51-year-old woman.
  (Photo provided by Sharpsburg police)
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• State Police Looking For Missing, Endangered 87-Year-Old James Anders Who May Have Been In Westmoreland County

  29-09-2020 19:37
  
  DELMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – State police are looking for a missing and endangered 87-year-old.State police say officials in Maryland are searching for James Anders, who last “pinged” near Route 22 and 66 in Delmont, Westmoreland County just before 1 p.m. Tuesday.WESTERN PA/MD: Missing/Endangered. Anne Arundel Co. (MD) PD is searching for James Anders, 87; gray 1992 Buick Roadmaster, MD reg. BB4056; 5'9", 180 lbs., white hair, blue eyes, glasses; pinged near Routes 22 & 66 in Delm
  
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• Missing, Endangered 87-Year-Old Found Safe

  29-09-2020 19:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DELMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – Police have canceled a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for an 87-year-old man.State police asked for help finding him Tuesday afternoon before calling off the alert a few minutes later.
  WESTERN PA/MD: Missing/Endangered. Anne Arundel Co. (MD) PD is searching for James Anders, 87; gray 1992 Buick Roadmaster, MD reg. BB4056; 5'9", 180 lbs., white hair, blue eyes, glasses; pinged near Routes 22 & 66 in Delmont, Westmoreland Co., Sept. 29 12:
  
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• Rally Hosted By Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Brings Gun Rights Advocates To Pennsylvania Capitol

  29-09-2020 19:10
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A smaller than usual crowd of a few hundred people rallied for gun rights on the steps of Pennsylvania’s Capitol on Tuesday, an annual event that also was attended by a few dozen state lawmakers.
  The Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms constituted a pep rally, provided an update on the gun lobby’s legislative efforts and opposition, and gave those present an opportunity to target Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and other political opponents.
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• New Castle Drug Ring Dismantled, 13 People Charged

  29-09-2020 18:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A drug trafficking organization based in New Castle has been dismantled, federal prosecutors say.
  In an indictment unsealed yesterday, 13 people were charged with conspiring to distribute and possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.“Mexican cartels present a clear and present danger to the safety and well-being of our western Pennsylvania communities. Our success in dismantling such a broadreaching drug tr
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 988 New Coronavirus Cases, Statewide Total Increases To 157,814

  29-09-2020 18:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 988 new cases of Coronavirus Tuesday and 16 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 157,814 since Monday’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.
  Allegheny County is reporting 71 new ca
  
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• QAnon ‘Much Larger Than Any Of Us Are Wrapping Our Heads Around’: Far-Right Conspiracy Group Stuns ’60 In 6′ On Quibi Correspondent Laurie Segall

  29-09-2020 17:36
  
  (CBS Local)– Conspiracy theory groups have been ever present during the history of the internet, but few have cut through the mainstream worlds of politics and media like QAnon. The far-right group of conspiracy theorists have gained steam in a world where facts are questioned like never before. QAnon is the focus of “60 in 6” on Quibi correspondent Laurie Segall’s latest piece.
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 71 New Coronavirus Cases, Countywide Total Rises To 12,305

  29-09-2020 17:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 71 new Coronavirus cases out of 736 test results and no additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 19 are probable and the rest are confirmed.
  New cases range in age from 16 to 91 years with a median age of 38 years, according to the Health Department. The date of positive tests range from Aug. 29 through Sept. 28. Health Department officials say that Aug. 29 test “is an outlier.&rdquo
  
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• Hundreds Expected At State Capitol For Gun Rights Rally

  29-09-2020 16:34
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Preparations are underway outside the Pennsylvania Capitol building for an annual gun rights rally that has drawn hundreds and hundreds of supporters in recent years.
  The event being held Tuesday on the Capitol’s front stops is usually attended a smattering of lawmakers. The state House is in session on Tuesday.
  At least year’s Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arm, attendees were vocal in their opposition to gun regulations that Democratic Pit
  
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• Report: Tennessee Titans Players, Personnel Test Positive For COVID-19

  29-09-2020 16:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least three new players, and five new personnel of the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19 according to reports.The Steelers are scheduled to play the Titans this Sunday in Tennessee.The #Titans had three new player positives and five new personnel positives for COVID-19, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. Both Titans and Vikings, who hosted them Sunday, will suspend in person club activities starting today.
  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) Septem
  
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• Report: NFL Informs Pittsburgh Steelers That Game Against Tennessee May Be Rescheduled After Titans Players, Personnel Test Positive For Coronavirus

  29-09-2020 16:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least three new players, and five new personnel of the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19 according to reports.The Steelers are scheduled to play the Titans this Sunday in Tennessee.
  CBS Sports’ Jason LaConfora says the NFL has alerted the Steelers that their game may be rescheduled.
  The NFL has alerted the Vikings and Titans and their opponents for Week 4 that their games may be rescheduled.
  — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September
  
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• PTL Links: September 29, 2020

  29-09-2020 16:24
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Dr. Lori
  Dr. Lori on YouTube
  Square Café
  Doors Open
  Jackie Yvonne Nutrition and Weight Loss
  Fuel The Vote
  Operation Illumination Bike Lights
  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
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Game Still On? Tennessee Titans Players, Personnel Test Positive For COVID-19

  29-09-2020 16:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least three new players, and five new personnel of the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19 according to reports.The Steelers are scheduled to play the Titans this Sunday in Tennessee.The #Titans had three new player positives and five new personnel positives for COVID-19, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. Both Titans and Vikings, who hosted them Sunday, will suspend in person club activities starting today.
  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) Septem
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Game In Jeopardy? Tennessee Titans Players, Personnel Test Positive For COVID-19

  29-09-2020 16:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least three new players, and five new personnel of the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19 according to reports.The Steelers are scheduled to play the Titans this Sunday in Tennessee.The #Titans had three new player positives and five new personnel positives for COVID-19, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. Both Titans and Vikings, who hosted them Sunday, will suspend in person club activities starting today.
  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) Septem
  
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• Antwon Rose Mural In Pittsburgh Vandalized

  29-09-2020 15:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A mural in Pittsburgh featuring Antwon Rose has been vandalized.
  The mural located along the Allegheny River is part of a display with other murals, including a large Black Lives Matter mural.
  The mural was vandalized, appearing to have the word ‘thug’ written on it, as well as with X’s marked over Rose’s eyes.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It’s unclear when the vandalism took place or if police are investigating at all.
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• Antwon Rose Jr. Mural In Pittsburgh Vandalized

  29-09-2020 15:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A mural in Pittsburgh featuring Antwon Rose Jr. has been vandalized.
  The mural located along the Allegheny River is part of a display with other murals, including a large Black Lives Matter mural.
  The mural was vandalized, appearing to have the word ‘thug’ written on it, as well as with X’s marked over Rose’s eyes.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It’s unclear when the vandalism took place or if police are investigating at all.
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• Joe Biden, Jill Biden To Make Several Stops In Western Pa. During Train Ride Across Pennsylvania

  29-09-2020 14:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Details surrounding Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden’s upcoming stops in Western Pennsylvania have been announced.
  On Wednesday, Joe Biden and Jill Biden will be taking part in a “Build Back Better Express” train ride across Ohio and Pennsylvania, with several train station stops in Western Pennsylvania.
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Area Sees First Rain In Two Weeks, Cooler Temperatures On The Way

  29-09-2020 13:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Grab the umbrella as you head out the door this morning.
  That’s something I haven’t advised you to do in over two weeks.
  It will also be the first rain recorded at the Pittsburgh airport in more than two weeks. Crazy.
  Today’s rain will go a long way in helping to alleviate abnormally dry conditions but more rain would be welcome.
  As it stands, rain totals today for Allegheny County will likely stand at around 0.25″ to 0.4″.
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• Voters Have High Hopes And Low Expectations Of What They’ll Hear During First Presidential Debate

  29-09-2020 13:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The showdown in Cleveland is tonight between the candidates for President. So just what do people want to hear, and what do they expect to hear?
  The feeling we got on the street is one of high hopes and low expectations.
  Here are the responses:
  What do you want to hear?
  “I would like to hear that there is a plan in place to help stop the pandemic.” – Megan Clista, Downtown
  What do you expect to hear?
  “I would say it’s going to be a little r
  
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• 19 Neighbors: With kids schooling at home, her work doubled while his disappeared

  29-09-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  At 39, Bill Bower had never been out of work in his adult life. COVID-19 turned him into a stay-at-home dad for his twin stepsons.
  
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• ‘Fuel The Vote’ Food Distribution, Voter Registration Being Held On North Shore

  29-09-2020 12:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A food distribution and voter registration event are being held at the Heinz Field Stage AE Lot on Tuesday.
  It’s being hosted by the non-partisan group “When We All Vote.”
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jeremy Stockdill)
  The drive-up event starts at 1 p.m. and will go until 7 p.m.
  Food and groceries are available.
  You’ll also be able to register to vote for the upcoming election.
  More information about Fuel the Vote ca
  
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• ‘Fuel The Vote’ Food Distribution And Voter Registration Event Set To Take Place

  29-09-2020 12:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A food distribution and voter registration event will be taking place at the Heinz Field Stage AE Lot on Tuesday.
  It’s being hosted by the non-partisan group ‘When We All Vote.’
  The drive-up event starts at 1:00 p.m. and will go until 7:00 p.m.
  Food and groceries will be available.
  You’ll also be able to register to vote for the upcoming election.
  More information about Fuel the Vote can be found online.
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Truck Crashes On Pa. Turnpike

  29-09-2020 12:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A tractor-trailer truck crashed along the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Tuesday morning.
  The crash happened near the Freedom Road overpass between the Cranberry exit and the Beaver Valley exit.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The right lane of the Turnpike was blocked, but traffic was able to navigate around the accident.
  Crews were seen at the crash cleaning up debris.
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• Tractor-Trailer Truck Crashes Into Overpass Pillar, Spills Load On Pa. Turnpike

  29-09-2020 12:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A tractor-trailer crashed along the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Tuesday morning.
  The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. in a construction zone near the Freedom Road overpass between the Cranberry exit and the Beaver Valley exit.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  According to state police, the double tractor trailer was hauling “a beverage substance in a 200-300 gallon container.” It crashed into one of the overp
  
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• Duquesne residents lament loss of grocery store: 'It's going to be hard for us'

  29-09-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The store on Duquesne Boulevard will be closing this week
  
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• Biden campaign schedules train tour through Western Pa. Wednesday

  29-09-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Stops in Pittsburgh, Latrobe, Greensburg and Johnstown will highlight Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s tour — by train — of Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
  
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• Coronavirus Relief Package Talks Set To Resume Between House Democrats, White House

  29-09-2020 11:48
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — Talks are set to resume between House Democrats and White House negotiators aiming to strike a bipartisan stimulus package deal.
  This package being discussed is about $1.2 trillion less than than the HEROES Act that was passed in the spring by the House, but not in the Senate.
  In May, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called on the Senate to pass that version of the HEROES Act.
  This new package is calling for $2.2 trillion in Coronavirus relief funding.
  House Democrats unv
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes, Crashes In Outbound Lanes Of Fort Pitt Bridge

  29-09-2020 10:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A tractor-trailer crashed in the outbound lanes of the Fort Pitt Bridge early Tuesday morning.
  Crews were working to move the tractor trailer, that had heavy damage to the front of the truck.
  (Photo Credit: Lindsay Ward)
  Parts of the trailer were scattered, with crews picking up the pieces.
  The trailer itself was blocking at least three lanes.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Crews were also working to clean some sort of substance, laying down materi
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Crashes In Outbound Lanes Of Fort Pitt Bridge

  29-09-2020 10:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A tractor-trailer crashed in the outbound lanes of the Fort Pitt Bridge early Tuesday morning.
  PennDOT cameras captured the scene showing the truck and the backup it caused
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The accident happened near the entrance to the Fort Pitt Tunnel.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Netflix Users Being Targeted In E-mail Phishing Scam

  29-09-2020 08:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Netflix users are being cautioned to be careful with emails claiming to be from Netflix.
  A KDKA viewer received an email saying their subscription had been suspended.
  However, things like the accent mark below the ‘N’ in Netflix and the e-mail address being from ‘Microsoft Online’ are both telltale signs of a phishing scam.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Scammers have tried to get people to provide their credit card numbers, or somet
  
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• Worker Flown To Hospital After Being Injured In Forklift Accident

  29-09-2020 08:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  VANPORT (KDKA) — A worker in Beaver County was flown to an area hospital on Monday after being injured as a forklift was being removed from a truck.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The accident happened on Monday afternoon at the AK Nahas Appliance and TV Center in Vanport.
  There is no word on the person’s condition.
  
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• Two Ringgold Elementary Students Test Positive For Coronavirus

  29-09-2020 08:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONONGAHELA (KDKA) — Two students in the Ringgold School District have tested positive for COVID-19.
  The district says the students attended Ringgold Elementary School South.
  It also says the State Department of Health has not recommended they close any schools or classrooms.
  The school building will be deep cleaned.
  Students and staff who came in contact with the infected students have been told to self-quarantine.
  
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• Pittsburgh Family Devastated After 5-Month-Old Puppy Mauled To Death At Daycare

  29-09-2020 05:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Jennifer Borrasso
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh family is in mourning after its 5-month-old puppy was mauled to death at a doggy daycare in the East End.The Hynes family took their puppy, Java, to The Dog Stop on Washington Boulevard on Sept. 18 for training and grooming. Three days after dropping off the dog, the family got an unexpected phone call saying that Java was dead.
  The co-owner of the company said a staff member put the puppy in an area with a near-60-poun
  
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• Pittsburgh Family Devastated After 5-Month Old Puppy Mauled To Death At Daycare

  29-09-2020 05:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Jennifer Borrasso
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh family is in mourning after its 5-month-old puppy was mauled to death at a doggy daycare in the East End.The Hynes family took their puppy, Java, to The Dog Stop on Washington Boulevard on Sept. 18 for training and grooming. Three days after dropping their dog off, the family got an unexpected phone call that Java was dead.
  The co-owner of the company said a staff member put the puppy in an area with a near-60-pound dog
  
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• Uber Driver Found Not Guilty Of Holding Women Against Their Will In Car

  29-09-2020 05:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local college professor was acquitted on charges that he tried to abduct women as an Uber driver.
  On Monday, a judge found Richard Lomotey not guilty of unlawful restraint. Kidnapping charges were previously dropped.
  Two women accused Lomotey of not following their directions, pulling over and locking the rideshare doors. He allegedly told them, “You’re not going anywhere.”
  But Lomotey disputes that, saying his Uber app froze.
  
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• Senator Bob Casey Says He Has No Plans To Meet With Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett

  29-09-2020 03:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — Senator Bob Casey says he will not support President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
  Casey told KDKA political editor Jon Delano that the push to nominate her before a new president and Senate are elected is aimed at court hearings in November on the Affordable Care Act.
  “The reason that this president and this Senate majority is rushing her through is so she can be on the court whe
  
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