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• 1 Person Injured After Demolition Accident Damages Homes In Mt. Oliver

  02-10-2020 23:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MT. OLIVER, Pa. (KDKA) — One person is in the hospital after a demolition accident in Mt. Oliver.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Friday, officials said one person was transported from Ormsby Avenue. The Mt. Oliver assistant fire chief told KDKA that crews were tearing down an abandoned home when an excavator was moving debris and that movement brought down a wall, which fell onto the nearby homes.#BREAKING: One person was injured in a demolition incident. I’m told as
  
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• NFL Week 4 NFC North Picks: The Vikings ‘Have To Open That Passing Game Up,’ Says CBS Minnesota’s Norman Seawright

  02-10-2020 23:40
  
  (CBS Minnesota) — It’s already Week 4 in the NFL, and the NFC North isn’t quite shaking out as expected. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers sit atop the division, both at 3-0. While the Packers are no surprise, the Bears, so far led by an inconsistent Mitchell Trubisky, certainly are. Just as interesting are the winless Minnesota Vikings, who seem on the verge of putting it all together, but just haven’t. And then there are the Detroit Lions, true to form, nestled in
  
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• Pittsburgh Doctor Says Pres. Donald Trump’s Age And Weight Put Him At Higher Risk Of More Severe Coronavirus Symptoms

  02-10-2020 23:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — President Donald Trump has a number of factors that put him at a higher risk of more severe coronavirus symptoms.
  One of these is his age: Pres. Trump is 74 years old.
  “That does put him at a higher risk for complications related to COVID. So it’s going to be a higher risk of a more severe illness, it’s going to be a higher risk of also death, unfortunately,” says Dr. David A. Nace, chief medical officer at UPMC Senior Communities. “And cer
  
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• Congressman Conor Lamb Awaiting Result Of Coronavirus Test

  02-10-2020 23:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — Congressman Conor Lamb is awaiting the result of a coronavirus test.
  In a statement posted to his verified Twitter account, Rep. Lamb said he is in Washington, D.C. waiting for the result of a test from Friday morning.“Out of an abundance of caution, due to several people not wearing masks during the debate, Conor is in DC waiting for the results of this morning’s COVID test before driving home to Pittsburgh, to ensure he doesn&r
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Have ‘Productive’ Talks With Public Health Officials About Fans At Heinz Field

  02-10-2020 23:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers say they’ve had “productive” talks with public health officials, and they remain “optimistic” about having a limited number of fans at Heinz Field soon.
  A spokesperson said earlier this week that there were plans for a call with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Now on Friday, Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said they’re still optimistic about having fans in the “near future.
  
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• Westmoreland County Elections Bureau Deputy Director Fired With Nov. 3 Weeks Away

  02-10-2020 22:48
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Appointed in July initially as interim director and then deputy director of the Westmoreland County Elections Bureau, Scott Sistek was sacked from his position this week.
  Sistek’s firing comes just a little over a month before the Nov. 3 general election.
  According to sources inside the county government, Sistek, who’s also the mayor of New Stanton, was suspended earlier in September.
  (Photo Credit: Mt. Pleasant Journal)
  Why? Well, those who know aren&r
  
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• 1 Person Injured After Crane Falls On Mt. Oliver Home

  02-10-2020 22:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MT. OLIVER, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials say a crane fell onto a home in Mt. Oliver.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Friday, officials said one person was after the crane crashed on the house on Ormsby Avenue around 4 p.m.
  #BREAKING: One person was injured in a demolition incident. I’m told as crews were bringing down a house, they knocked a wall into these nearby houses. Damage appears to be cosmetic now, but crews are here to be sure that’s the case. pic.twitter.com/
  
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• 1 Person Reportedly Injured After Crane Falls On Mt. Oliver Home

  02-10-2020 22:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MT. OLIVER, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials say a crane fell onto a home in Mt. Oliver.
  On Friday, officials said one person was reportedly injured after the crane crashed on the house on Ormsby Avenue around 4 p.m. There is no reported entrapment.No other information was provided.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Fantasy Football: Start Rams’ Darrell Henderson, Sit Ravens’ Mark Ingram In Week 4

  02-10-2020 22:15
  
  (CBS Boston)- We will hit the quarter mark of the NFL season this Sunday when Week 4 action kicks off and for many fantasy football owners that means your league is likely to be a third of the way to the playoffs by the time the week ends. So, whether you’re off to a great start or a poor one, now is the time to lock in as you try to position yourself for that playoff run.
  To help you in that aim, the Fantasy Football Today crew of Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard are here to break down wh
  
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• Police Investigating After Man Found Dead Inside South Oakland Home

  02-10-2020 22:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a body was found inside a South Oakland home.
  Police say they responded Friday around 1:30 a.m. to a call for a body found in a residence on the single-digit block of Halket Street. When police arrived, they said they found the man dead in an upstairs bedroom.
  Police believe the body may have been there for some time. The investigation is ongoing.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• ‘This Is The Biggest On-Camera Project I’ve Done So Far’: Hubert Point-Du Jour On Showtime’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’

  02-10-2020 21:38
  
  (CBS Local)– “The Good Lord Bird” premieres on Showtime this Sunday, October 4 at 9 p.m. EST/PST and this is a big moment for actor Hubert Point-Du Jour. This is the biggest television role of Point-Du Jour’s career as a series regular and he had the opportunity to work side by side with Ethan Hawke and Daveed Diggs.
  The series is based off the book “The Good Lord Bird” by award-winning author James McBride and tells the story of abolitionist John Brown a
  
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• Pittsburgh Zoo To Light Up For All-New Holiday Drive-Thru

  02-10-2020 20:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Zoo is holding a drive-thru holiday lights event this year.The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium announced the all-new zoo lights drive-thru on Thursday.Tickets now on sale for the all-new Zoo Lights Drive-Thru at the Zoo! Drive through the Zoo at night as thousands of environmentally friendly LED lights transform the park into an unforgettable winter wonderland. https://t.co/5oWlgzm6V5 pic.twitter.com/PqNlYisbbp
  — Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium (@
  
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• Women’s Art Exhibit Set To Open At Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media

  02-10-2020 20:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new art exhibit designed by women is set to open tomorrow at the Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media.
  The “Women of Visions” exhibition “Creatives In The Era of COVID-19” highlights the creativity that has come out of the pandemic.
  Quarantine has greatly affected the artist community.
  The exhibit focuses on some of the thoughts and moments the artists went through during the pandemic.
  If you want to attend the exhibiti
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Announces Health Reform Package

  02-10-2020 20:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf announced a health reform package Friday, saying he wants to make health care more affordable, hold corporations accountable and address inequities “resulting from systemic racism.”“True reform means focusing on every aspect of a person that contributes to their health. Even before the pandemic, there were warning signs that Pennsylvania’s health care system wasn’t working for everyone,” Gov. Tom W
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Frost Advisory Issued As Temperatures Are Expected To Drop Overnight

  02-10-2020 20:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was a chilly start to this Friday morning, and the National Weather Service says it’s going to be even colder tomorrow.
  A Frost Advisory was issued for most of the Pittsburgh area as temps are expected to fall just above freezing tonight. It’s in effect for Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Indiana, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties.
  Temperatures are expected to fall just above freezing tonight. Widespread frost could cause damage to any u
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 1,161 New Coronavirus Cases, Pushing Statewide Total Over 161,000

  02-10-2020 19:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,161 new cases of Coronavirus Friday and 19 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 161,284 since Thursday’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 statewide death toll has risen to 8,1
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools To Continue Food Distribution Events Through End Of October

  02-10-2020 19:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools are set to continue a good distribution partnership with Paragon Foods, providing boxes of fresh vegetables, meat, and dairy products to those in need.
  A distribution event will be held every weekday during the month of October.
  Families can begin lining up at 10:00 a.m. on the following days at the following locations:Monday — Pittsburgh Perry — 3875 Perrysville Avenue
  Tuesday — Pittsburgh Faison — 7430 Tioga Street
  Wed
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigating After Two People Shot, Hospitalized In Reported Road Rage Incident On Banksville Road

  02-10-2020 19:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two people were taken to the hospital after Pittsburgh Police got a call for a road rage incident and shooting on Banksville Road.Police activity near the intersection of Banksville Road and Banksville Avenue. Working to learn more. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/43GVEKrNI4
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) October 2, 2020Police were on scene at the intersection of Banksville Avenue and Banksville Road, and photos showed police and paramedics in the parking lot of the Sunoco
  
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• 2 People Shot After Alleged Road Rage Incident On Banksville Road

  02-10-2020 19:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck who they say fired shots after an alleged road rage incident in broad daylight.
  It left two people in the hospital and investigators tells KDKA the suspect and victims knew each other.Police activity near the intersection of Banksville Road and Banksville Avenue. Working to learn more. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/43GVEKrNI4
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) October 2, 2020Police were on scene at the intersec
  
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• 2 People Hospitalized After Reported Road Rage Incident, Shooting On Banksville Road

  02-10-2020 19:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two people were taken to the hospital after Pittsburgh Police got a call for a road rage incident and shooting on Banksville Road.Police activity near the intersection of Banksville Road and Banksville Avenue. Working to learn more. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/43GVEKrNI4
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) October 2, 2020Police are now on the intersection of Banksville Ave and Banksville Road, and a KDKA photographer on scene captured police and param
  
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• United Way Kicks Off ‘Week Of Caring’ At Camp Guyasatu

  02-10-2020 18:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a first for the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
  Today they kicked off their “Week of Caring.”
  At Camp Guyasuta Friday morning, several boxes were dropped off.
  “Usually it’s a day of caring, but it has extended to a week based on the great need that our region is facing right now,” said Kristen Hemmings, United Way volunteer.
  About a dozen volunteers sifted through boxes and organized the items inside.
  “This marks t
  
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• Daveed Diggs On Showtime’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’: ‘Getting To Play This Version Of Frederick Douglass Is Incredible’

  02-10-2020 18:57
  
  (CBS Local)– Showtime is the place to be on Sunday, October 4 when “The Good Lord Bird,” starring Ethan Hawke and Daveed Diggs premieres. The limited series features seven episodes and it tells the story of abolitionist John Brown and his group of freedom fighters that travel the country to eliminate slavery. The series was adapted from the James McBride book with the same name.
  Diggs, who became a household name after his performance in the smash Broadway hit “Hamil
  
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• Steelers-Titans Game Rescheduled For Week 7, Steelers-Ravens Game Moved To Week 8

  02-10-2020 18:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Steelers-Titans game will be played in week 7.
  A press release says the Steelers will play the Titans on Oct. 25 at 1 p.m.. The Steelers-Ravens game, scheduled for that date, will now move to week 8 on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m..
  Schedule update pic.twitter.com/jjlS6clr8l
  — Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) October 2, 2020The NFL announced yesterday the Steelers-Titans game would be rescheduled. Before, it was postponed after it was announced earlier this week that players and
  
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• Steelers-Titans Game Rescheduled For Week 7, Steelers-Ravens Game Also Rescheduled

  02-10-2020 18:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Steelers-Titans game will be played in week 7.
  Brian McCarthy said it will be played on Oct. 25. The Steelers-Ravens game will now move from week 7 to week 8 on Nov. 1.
  Schedule update pic.twitter.com/jjlS6clr8l
  — Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) October 2, 2020The NFL announced yesterday the Steelers-Titans game would be rescheduled. Before, it was postponed after it was learned that players and staff on the Tennessee Titans had tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden Both Test Negative For Coronavirus

  02-10-2020 18:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has tested negative for Coronavirus. This comes after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 early Friday morning.I’m happy to report that Jill and I have tested negative for COVID. Thank you to everyone for your messages of concern. I hope this serves as a reminder: wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hands.
  — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 2
  
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• CBS Sunday Movie Nights Return October 4

  02-10-2020 18:07
  
  (CBS Local)–CBS announced the return of the CBS Sunday Movie Nights on Oct. 4, with six fan-favorite films from the Paramount Pictures library. The movies include three back to school-themed comedies like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Old School,” and “Clueless”. There’s a thriller just in time for Halloween in “Scream,” an out-of-this-world action adventure with “Star Trek Beyond” and a comedy to enjoy during Thanksgiv
  
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• NASA Needs Your Help Finding New Planets!

  02-10-2020 17:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — NASA is asking for your help finding new planets!
  NASA has launched a website called Planet Patrol, where members of the public can collaborate with astronomers to hunt for new worlds.
  They’ll be sorting through images collected by NASA’s Transiting Exo-Planet Survey Satellite — or TESS.
  TESS captures hundreds of thousands of snapshots over the course of a year.
  So, if you have some free time, NASA wants your help!
  A link with mo
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 73 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Countywide Total To 12,527

  02-10-2020 17:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 73 new Coronavirus Friday and 4 additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 70 are confirmed and the rest are probable. Of the probable cases, county health officials say all are from positive antigen tests.
  The total number of cases countywide now stands at 12,527 since March.
  There have been 1,218 hospitalizations in Allegheny County since the outbreak began.
  The county-wide death toll stan
  
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• Stimulus Check Latest: Revised HEROES Act, Passed By House, Includes $1200 Payment; $600 Additional Unemployment

  02-10-2020 16:19
  
  (CBS Detroit) — A second stimulus bill is still a possibility, even with time running short before the election. On Monday of this week, House Democrats unveiled a revised stimulus bill that would ease many of the challenges struggling Americans are facing during the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the proposals are familiar, including another round of $1200 stimulus payments and an additional $600 in weekly unemployment benefits from the federal government.
  
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• Report: Two More Tennessee Titans Players Test Positive For Coronavirus

  02-10-2020 16:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NASHVILLE (KDKA) – Two more Tennessee Titans players have tested positive for coronavirus according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  Two more Titans’ players tested positive today in Tennessee, per source.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2020
  The Steelers and Titans were originally scheduled to play this weekend in Nashville but as of Thursday, the game has been postponed.RELATED STORIES:
  Tomlin ‘Understands This Is What Comes With 2020&rsq
  
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• Patriots-Chiefs Preview: Can The New England Defense Contain Patrick Mahomes

  02-10-2020 15:22
  
  (CBS Boston) — The New England Patriots struggled early in their Week 3 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. But the sputtering offense started to purr by the second quarter. The Patriots never looked back, delivering the Las Vegas Raiders their first loss of the season. They’ll face another undefeated team this Sunday in Kansas City.
  While the Chiefs have been known to start slowly too, they rarely remain in first gear for long. Against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3’s matchup
  
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• PTL Links: October 2, 2020

  02-10-2020 15:19
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Scarehouse
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  Gigi’s Creations
  Soergel’s Orchard
  CCI Puppy Cam!
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• Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence Test Negative For Coronavirus

  02-10-2020 14:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – According to Vice President Mike Pence’s Press Secretary Devin O’Malley, the vice president and Second Lady have both tested negative for COVID-19.This comes as President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus.
  As has been routine for months, Vice President Pence is tested for COVID-19 every day. This morning, Vice President Pence and the Second Lady tested negative for COVID-19. Vice President P
  
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• One Person Injured In Brentwood House Fire

  02-10-2020 14:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BRENTWOOD (KDKA) – One person was injured and firefighters spent hours on the scene of a house fire in Brentwood.Crews were called to the home on Catskill Avenue around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday night.According to the Allegheny County Dispatch, at least one person was injured in the fire.Their condition is unknown at this time.The Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler Temperatures Move In This Weekend

  02-10-2020 13:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Cooler air moves into the Pittsburgh area on Friday along with cloudy skies this afternoon.There could be some light rain and drizzle on Friday afternoon, as well.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Morning lows will be near what they were on Thursday, hovering around 40 degrees.Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  Highs on Friday will be about five degrees cooler than yesterday with a forecasted high of 57 d
  
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• Is this bird a cross-dresser?

  02-10-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  An avian oddity — a rose-breasted grosbeak with both male and female feather coloration — was discovered last week in Westmoreland County.
  
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• Pittsburgh Creative Corps Installs Hand-Washing Stations To Help Fight COVID-19

  02-10-2020 12:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Creative Corps is installing the first of its hand-washing stations the help in the fight against COVID-19.One of the stations is on the North Shore Trail near the Fred Rodgers Statue.Another can be found at Allegheny Landing between the Clemente and Warhol bridges.The stations have illustrations from local artists about how to slow the spread of coronavirus.Other stations will be installed throughout downtown Pittsburgh and they&rs
  
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• Local Officials Offer Encouragement To President Trump And First Lady Following Positive COVID Tests

  02-10-2020 12:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Early on Friday morning it was learned that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19.
  As the morning continued, local officials offered words of encouragement and caution to Mr. Trump.
  Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald took the news as an opportunity to remind people that the virus does not have a political persuasion.
  “I certainly want to pass along my best wishes to the President and the First Lady for a speed
  
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• Local Officials Offer Encouragement To President Trump & First Lady Following Positive COVID Tests

  02-10-2020 12:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Early on Friday morning it was learned that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19.As the morning continued, local officials offered words of encouragement and caution to Mr. Trump.Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald took the news as an opportunity to remind people that the virus does not have a political persuasion.“I certainly want to pass along my best wishes to the President and the First Lady for a speedy r
  
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• Allegheny County coronavirus inspection team still turning up restaurant, bar violations

  02-10-2020 11:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  The biggest problem continues to involve face masks — either employees not wearing them or wearing them improperly.
  
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• Swissvale Native Jack Burkman Facing Charges For Robocalls Making False Claims In Michigan

  02-10-2020 11:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SWISSVALE (KDKA) – Conserative activist and Swissvale native Jack Burkman and his associate Jacob Wohl are facing felony charges in Michigan.Both Burkman and Wohl are being charged for a robo-call campaign that was spreading false claims and misinformation about mail-in voting.“Don’t be finessed into giving your private information to the man,” the robocall claimed. “Stay safe and beware of vote by mail.”The calls would falsely tell peop
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Commander Finalist To Become Chief Of Police In Milwaukee

  02-10-2020 10:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh Police commander could become the next chief of police in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  Commander Jason Lando is among six finalists that are being interviewed for the position.Lando has been on the hunt for chief of police jobs in several cities.Earlier this week, Lando was also named one of 10 finalists for a chief of police position in Arlington, Texas.
  
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• Report: Freeport Football Game Postponed Due To Staff Member Testing Positive For Coronavirus

  02-10-2020 10:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FREEPORT (KDKA) – Another high school football game has been postponed following a positive test for coronavirus, according to reports.Freeport was supposed to host Valley on Friday but according to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a staff member for Freeport Football has tested positive for coronavirus.This comes after Clairton called off its next game against Bishop Canevin because players were experiencing symptoms of coronavirus.
  
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• Steelers LB Vince Williams Helping Provide Local Students With Laptops

  02-10-2020 10:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As Pittsburgh and the country deal with the coronavirus pandemic and students are learning from home, one Steeler is making a difference both on and off the field.Linebacker Vince Williams already has two sacks and 12 tackles so far this season but it’s what he’s bringing to students in Pittsburgh that are making the biggest positive.Williams and The Education Partnership have teamed up to provide over 1,000 students with new and refur
  
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• Robot Made By Astrobotics In Pittsburgh Being Sent To Kennedy Space Center

  02-10-2020 09:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The “CubeRover” developed by the Pittsburgh-based Astrobotics is being sent to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.The CubeRover was designed to help scientists operate remotely and use instruments and other items while the Cube Rover is on the surface of the moon.The lightweight device reduces the flight costs of NASA and is easy to maneuver.Developers at Carnegie Mellon University also helped design the Cube Rover.
  
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• ‘Cham Easy’ Wins Deal To Have Product Sold At Walmart

  02-10-2020 09:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local couple’s business took a hit during the coronavirus pandemic but an open call from Walmart to get their product on the retailer’s shelves is the exact lifeline they needed.Ray and Rebecca Killen own a small business they call “Cham Easy.” It’s a combination of a shammy and a squeegee.
  After a lot of work, the Killens were able to get a deal with Walmart to sell and develop “Cham Easy” with the reta
  
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• Pres. Donald Trump And First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive For Coronavirus

  02-10-2020 07:13
  
  President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19, the president tweeted.
  
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• Buying Here: Spectacular views from the edge of Mount Washington priced at $575,000

  02-10-2020 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The three-bedroom, three-bath house at 320 William St. on Mount Washington has a wraparound deck, an upper balcony and a rooftop deck. 
  
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• Police: Reported Attempted Child Abduction In New Kensington Was Fabricated

  02-10-2020 05:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – Police say the reported attempted child abduction in New Kensington Thursday night was fabricated.Police say they investigated the reported attempted abduction and found it had been fabricated. Police were searching areas of New Ken last night, including Main Street, Third Street, Sixth Avenue, Fourth Street and Freeport Street.
  They were previously questioning two people in connection with the incident.On Friday, police announced the rep
  
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• WPIAL Asks Schools To Use Wait-And-See Approach For Fans In Stands After Court Temporarily Restores Gathering Limits

  02-10-2020 05:48
  
  MCMURRAY, Pa. (KDKA) — With statewide gathering limits in place once again, Pennsylvania schools continue to balance changing crowd restrictions with eager parents hoping to attend school sporting events.
  In light of a federal appeals court restoring Governor Tom Wolf’s gathering restrictions Thursday, the PIAA announced it expects its member schools to comply. The restrictions limit outdoor gatherings to 250 people and indoor gatherings to 25 people.
  “PIAA is informing member
  
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