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• Two Pittsburgh-Area Mail Carriers Federally Charged After Allegedly Dumping Bags Of Undelivered Mail In Trash

  14-10-2020 23:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two Pittsburgh-area mail carriers have been charged with delay or destruction of mail by a postal employee, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady announced Wednesday.
  A one-count criminal complaint names Sean Troesch and a second criminal complaint names James McLenigan.
  Special agents from the United States Postal Service raided Troesch’s home in Baldwin on Sunday night, confiscating nine garbage bags after a tip said he was taking mail from his vehicl
  
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• Stimulus Package Update: What Happens To The Economy Without A Second Stimulus?

  14-10-2020 23:37
  
  (CBS Philadelphia) — Talk of a second stimulus package has been bouncing around the halls of Congress for months. But nothing has come to fruition, aside from pronouncements and posturing.
  The last week has been especially busy in that regard. Since last Tuesday, the Trump administration has postponed negotiations until after the election, supported targeted aid in the form of stimulus checks, airline industry bailouts and new small businesses loans and, most recently, urged Congress to &l
  
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• Two Pittsburgh-Area Mail Carriers Federally Charged After Allegedly Throwing Away Suspected Undelivered Mail

  14-10-2020 23:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two Pittsburgh-area mail carriers have been charged with delay or destruction of mail by a postal employee, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady announced Wednesday.
  A one-count criminal complaint names Sean Troesh and a second criminal complaint names James McLenigan.
  Special agents from the United States Postal Service raided Troesch’s home in Baldwin on Sunday night, confiscating nine garbage bags of suspected undelivered mail, according to the crim
  
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• Two Pittsburgh-Area Mail Carriers Federally Charged With Delay Or Destruction Of Mail

  14-10-2020 23:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two Pittsburgh-area mail carriers have been charged with delay or destruction of mail by a postal employee, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady announced Wednesday.A one-count criminal complaint names Sean Troesh and a second criminal complaint names James McLenigan.
  Troesch is accused of leaving undelivered mail in trash bags outside his house, while McLenigan is accused of throwing out undelivered mail outside the Persad Center in Lawrenceville. According
  
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• These States Are Voting On Marijuana Legalization This November

  14-10-2020 23:07
  
  (CNN/KDKA) — In 2016, the US election resulted in a green wave as cannabis legalization measures passed in eight out of nine states.
  Now, the industry and its supporters are hoping for another big win in November.
  Just Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf pushed lawmakers to take steps to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania and to decriminalize it.
  This year, voters in five states will decide whether to adopt either new medical or recreational cannabis laws — or, perhaps,
  
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• Westmoreland Co.: 2 Public Safety Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

  14-10-2020 20:59
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Westmoreland County’s battle against COVID-19 continues on multiple fronts as outbreaks at the county prison and the county care home, Westmoreland Manor, continue.
  The County Commissioners Office also confirmed Wednesday that two Public Safety Department employees have tested positive for coronavirus. The employees work for Westmoreland County 911.KDKA Confirms Westmoreland County 911 has at least 2 COVID-19 cases amongst employees.
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• Westmoreland Co.: 2 Public Safety Employees Positive For Coronavirus

  14-10-2020 20:59
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Westmoreland County officials say two Public Safety Department employees have tested positive for coronavirus.
  The employees are now in quarantine as the county takes steps towards cleaning and contact tracing.
  The Office of the County Commissioners say they are having the Public Safety building cleaned and disinfected. Other employees are being urged to wear masks.
  They also instituted temperature checks.
  The county Human Resources Department is doing the contact traci
  
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• Pa. Supreme Court To Settle Dispute Over Voter Signatures

  14-10-2020 19:59
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court will take up the question of whether counties should count mail-in ballots when a voter’s signature doesn’t necessarily match the one on their registration.
  In its order Wednesday, the state Supreme Court said it will decide the matter after Friday’s filings deadline in the case.
  Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar, a Democrat, says state law doesn’t require or permit counties to reject a mail-in ballot solely
  
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• Watch Live: Dr. Anthony Fauci & Norah O’Donnell Talk COVID-19 Surge, Government Response

  14-10-2020 19:33
  
  (CBS Local)– Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, is speaking with “CBS — Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell in an interview that will be streamed live on Wednesday. They are expected to speak about the fall coronavirus surge and the government’s response in the interview, which will stream at 3:30 p.m. Eastern on CBSNews.com.
  Viewers are invited to text Norah their questions at 202-217-1107.H
  
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• Braddock Borough Mayor Breaks Council Tie, Votes In Favor Of Forming Regional Police Dept. Commission

  14-10-2020 19:21
  
  NORTH BRADDOCK (KDKA) — A regional Mon Valley police department could be one step closer after a vote by the Braddock Borough Council Tuesday night.
  If it’s approved, the regional police department would consist of four boroughs — Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and East Pittsburgh. The East Pittsburgh department was disbanded back in 2018 after the shooting of Antwon Rose.
  Mayor Chardae Jones, of Braddock, says she thinks a regional department would be good for economic and s
  
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• Pennsylvania nursing homes, universities getting rapid COVID-19 tests

  14-10-2020 19:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Weekly shipments of test cards to continue through Christmas
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Begins Distribution Of COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits

  14-10-2020 18:26
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — State leaders are worried a resurgence of coronavirus cases may be beginning for the fall and winter months, and say they are taking a number of steps to head it off.
  Today marks the ninth straight day with more than 1,000 new cases statewide.
  Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and other state health leaders held a briefing Wednesday morning about efforts to prevent a surge.
  They say they are working on plans to distribute a vaccine for coronavirus whe
  
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• Pittsburgh Makes List Of Top ‘Rattiest Cities’ In US

  14-10-2020 18:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Oh rats! It’s a list that Pittsburghers would rather not be on.The Steel City comes in at the No. 18 on Orkin’s annual “Top 50 Rattiest Cities” list.
  The good news? That’s the same spot the Burgh ranked last year.The cities were ranked according to where Orkin conducted the most rodent treatments over the past year.
  Topping the list was Chicago, Los Angeles and at No. 3 New York. West Palm Beach, Florida took the 50th spot.
  Orkin says the c
  
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• Kiski Area School District Alerts Families To Positive Coronavirus Tests In Staff And Students

  14-10-2020 18:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  VANDERGRIFT, Pa. (KDKA) – The Kiski-Area School District Superintendent Timothy Scott sent letters to families within the district alerting them to two students and a staff member that tested positive for coronavirus.The two students were enrolled in Kiski Area North Primary School and Kiski Area Upper Elementary School, respectively.As for the staff member, they were an employee at Kiski Area Upper Elementary School.All three people have been isolating and recoverin
  
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• Wilmer Valderrama, Rita Moreno, John Leguizamo, George Lopez And More Added To ‘Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event’ On CBS

  14-10-2020 18:00
  
  A star-studded lineup of artists has been announced to appear on Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event, a celebration of Latinx culture in America, produced and hosted by Eva Longoria, along with co-hosts Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. The special, featuring appearances by José Andrés, Arturo Castro, John Leguizamo, George Lopez, Isabela Merced, Rita Moreno, Ana Navarro, Freddy Rodriguez and Wilmer Valderrama, will be broadcast Monday, October 26th from 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 1,276 New Cases Of Coronavirus, 27 Additional Deaths

  14-10-2020 17:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffHARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,276 new cases of Coronavirus and 27 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 175,922 since Tuesday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  The number of tests administered within the last seven days, between Oct. 7-13, is 239,891 with 9,403 positive cases, according to the Health Department. There were xx,xxx test results reported to the department through
  
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• Social Security Administration Announces 1.3% Benefit Increase For 2021

  14-10-2020 17:38
  
  (CBS Local)- The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that benefits for about 70 million Americans will increase by 1.3% in 2021. The increase in benefits is a cost-of-living adjustment that will begin in January of the new year.
  The Social Security Act ties the annual cost-of-living adjustment increases to the Consumer Price Index, which is determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  Most Security and SSI beneficiaries will be able to view their cost-
  
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• Cottonelle Issues Recall Of Wet Wipes Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination

  14-10-2020 17:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (CBS News) — A consumer product in heavy demand during the pandemic is being recalled due to the possible presence of bacteria.
  Kimberly-Clark is recalling specific lots of Cottonelle wet wipes sold nationwide because they could be contaminated with bacteria that can cause infections in people, according to the household goods maker.
  (Image Courtesy: Kimberly-Clark/Cottonelle)
  Billed as having the “texture and the cleansing power of water to deliver long-lasting freshness,
  
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• What Is Court Packing? A Hot Debate Topic, Joe Biden Says ‘He’s Not A Fan’

  14-10-2020 17:05
  
  (CBS Local)- Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Monday that he is “not a fan” of court packing when asked about it after a campaign stop in Cincinnati. The term has been in the news a lot over the last few weeks after both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence challenged Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris respectively on the topic.
  With the Senate judiciary hearings to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court ongoing, court packing only contin
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 97 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Countywide Total To 13,533

  14-10-2020 17:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 97 new Coronavirus cases Wednesday and no new deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 55 are confirmed from 856 PCR tests and 42 are probable. Two of those probable cases are from positive antigen tests.
  The total number of cases countywide now stands at 13,533 since March 14.
  New cases range in age from 5 years to 103 years with a median age of 45 years, the Health Department says. The dates of pos
  
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• Allegheny County To Reissue Corrected Ballots To County Voters After Nearly 30,000 Received Wrong Ballots

  14-10-2020 16:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Elections Division has announced they will be mailing corrected ballots to county voters following a ballot image mapping era by the company responsible to handle printing the ballots.The error resulted in 28,879 voters getting incorrect ballots.Voters will be receiving corrected ballots beginning the week of October 19.On October 9, the elections division was contacted by approximately 20 voters that received incorrect ballot
  
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• Allegheny County To Reissue Corrected Ballots To County Voters

  14-10-2020 16:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Elections Division has announced they will be mailing corrected ballots to county voters following a ballot image mapping era by the company responsible to handle printing the ballots.The error resulted in 28,879 voters getting incorrect ballots.Voters will be receiving corrected ballots beginning the week of October 19.On October 9, the elections division was contacted by approximately 20 voters that received incorrect ballot
  
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• Bethel Park schools’ plan starts out ‘as well as we could have hoped’

  14-10-2020 16:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Shift to hybrid learning poses some challenges
  
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• PTL Links: October 14, 2020

  14-10-2020 16:09
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Taking The Lead: Ford Driving Skills for Life
  Pella Windows & Doors of Pittsburgh
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  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
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• Cooking With Rania: Barbecued Pork Recipes

  14-10-2020 16:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Recipes, is making two recipes this week featuring barbecued pork!
  Slow Cooker Pork Barbecue
  Ingredients:
  3 pound Boston pork butt – trimmed of excess fat2 sweet medium onions, chopped1 cup ketchup1 cup chili sauce¼ cup Dijon mustard3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon soy sauce½ teaspoon red pepper flakes4 large cloves of peeled garlic – mincedSea salt to ta
  
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• 15-Year-Old Charged In Ambridge Shooting

  14-10-2020 15:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  AMBRIDGE (KDKA) – A 15-year-old boy is facing charges related to a shooting in Ambridge.According to police, the boy attempted to break into a car outside of the New Hope Community Church and when people from the church confronted him, he fired at them.The shots fired wounded a man in the head and neck.Then, another man returned fire, hitting the boy in the arm.As police arrived, an officer fired one shot at the boy, causing him to drop his gun and surrender.Police s
  
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• Phil Keoghan Reflects On Topping 1,000,000 Miles During Season 32 Of ‘The Amazing Race’: ‘We’ve Really Gone To The Moon And Back Twice’

  14-10-2020 15:00
  
  The Amazing Race returns for its 32nd season on Wednesday, October 14th at 9:00 PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. The latest chapter of the international competition will mark over 1,000,000 miles traveled on the show as well as its 20 year anniversary. Through every mile, as locations and teams have changed there has always been one constant; Phil Keoghan.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss caught up with Keoghan to discuss this landmark season and to reflect on all the twists and turns
  
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• Chase Claypool Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week

  14-10-2020 14:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s been a big week for Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool.After putting up four touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Steelers’ 38-29 victory, Claypool was named the AFC Offensive Player Of The Week.His performance on Sunday was one that set a rookie record with four touchdowns and he also added seven catches for 110 yards.One of those four touchdowns was a two-yard score.Claypool’s breakout performance is
  
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• WPIAL Directors Meeting To Discuss Postseason Plans

  14-10-2020 14:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The coronavirus pandemic has forced several WPIAL games, teams, and seasons to be postponed or worse – canceled.Those cancellations and postponements will certainly have an effect on playoffs.However, the WPIAL Board of Directors will be meeting on Wednesday to determine what happens in the playoffs.The WPIAL football committee met last week to determine how they would handle canceled games that might affect playoff positioning, but that plan must be approved by t
  
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• Domestic Situation Turns Deadly In Allegheny Township

  14-10-2020 13:32
  
  ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Township police chief has confirmed that two people are dead in a domestic situation.The two people that died are a brother and sister.According to the police, the brother was at a bonfire most of the day near the family’s home. For most of the day, he had been drinking off and on and at some point, he assaulted his sister.His sister had called the police around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night.
  Police went to the home but were unable to lo
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cold Front Looms Later In The Week

  14-10-2020 13:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There are a few days left before the blast of cold air arrives for the weekend.Today, expect a dry and mild day with sunshine.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Highs on Wednesday will be near 70 and tomorrow, many areas will be in the low-to-mid 70s for the afternoon high.Thursday, expect the next “small” chance for showers later in the evening, especially overnight, but much of the day will
  
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• Serra Catholic High School Students Return To The Classroom

  14-10-2020 12:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – Students at Serra Catholic High School are heading back to the classroom on Wednesday.Following a positive coronavirus test by someone involved with the football program, students had been learning remotely since Monday.RELATED STORIES:
  Serra Catholic Planning To Continue Remote Learning After Positive Coronavirus Case Among Football Team
  Serra Catholic High School Suspends Football After Individual Tests Positive For CoronavirusThe test has also
  
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• Voting By Mail: Knowing The Difference Between An Application And A Ballot

  14-10-2020 12:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With every mail delivery these days questions seem to intensify about Pennsylvania’s new mail-in ballot system.One of the big questions is: “Why do I keep getting ballot applications when I never requested one?”
  The answer is an organization called The Center for Voter Information.It’s an independent DC-based organization working to boost voter registration and participation.
  CVI is sending multiple applications to voters adopting a theory if som
  
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• University Of Pittsburgh Reports 9 New Positive Coronavirus Cases Among Students

  14-10-2020 10:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pitt is reporting nine more students have tested positive for coronavirus since Friday.According to the university, their five-day average of positive cases per day has increased from 1.8% and 2.2%.As of Friday, 16 students are currently in isolation.The university has also reported one new case among faculty and staff.
  
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• Study: Radiation Levels Increased Up To 12 Miles Downwind Of Fracking Sites

  14-10-2020 10:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – With just a few weeks remaining in the 2020 election, one of the hottest debated topics, especially in Pennsylvania, is fracking.In Johnstown on Tuesday night, President Trump said “with me, Pennsylvania is gonna frack.”Former Vice President Joe Biden has said he would ban fracking on public lands but otherwise support the industry.However, a new study from Harvard researchers shows that radiation levels up to 12 miles downwind of
  
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• Reserve Township Residents And Owner Of Junkyard At Odds

  14-10-2020 05:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Jennifer Borrasso
  RESERVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Residents in Reserve Township say a junkyard is leading to poor air quality, noise pollution and safety issues.
  On Tuesday, residents took a petition against Rusty Hook Auto Salvage to the township building to try and get help. The owner of Rusty Hook Auto Salvage, Stephen Chechak, was there with a group of employees. He says he’s following ordinances and doing the best he can.
  But residents say they cannot live lik
  
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• The Oven Pizza Company Raising Money For Mary Maloney

  14-10-2020 05:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEXFORD, Pa. (KDKA) — A restaurant in Wexford is helping to raise money for Mary Maloney, the daughter of KDKA reporter Pam Surano.
  Mary Maloney was seriously injured in a trampoline accident last month and is unable to walk. The Oven Pizza Company is preparing take-and-bake meals.
  A portion of the proceeds will go to the family. Orders will be accepted until Oct. 18 and pickup will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 20.Click here to order.
  
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• Man Accused Of Running Over 1-Year-Old Girl And Her Father Could Face Death Penalty

  14-10-2020 04:38
  
  (AP) — A man already facing aggravated murder charges in the death of a father and his young daughter could be sentenced to death if convicted.
  The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday said a grand jury has re-indicted 36-year-old Shawn Allen on capital murder charges in the July deaths of 43-year-old Horace Lee and 22-month-old Azeria Tucker.
  Authorities have alleged that Allen drove an SUV onto a driveway and fatally struck Lee and his daughter as he pushed her in a strolle
  
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• Pres. Donald Trump Returns To Pennsylvania, Holds Campaign Rally In Johnstown

  14-10-2020 04:30
  
  JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — With Election Day just three weeks away, President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden concentrated Tuesday on battleground states both see as critical to clinching an Electoral College victory, tailoring their travel to best motivate voters who could cast potentially decisive ballots.
  Biden went to Florida to court seniors, looking to deliver a knockout blow in a state Trump needs to win while trying to woo a group whose support for the president has sli
  
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• Washington County Humane Society Rescues 21 Pigs Left Behind After Eviction

  14-10-2020 03:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — The Humane Society of Washington County rescued 21 pigs left behind after an eviction.
  (Photo Credit: Humane Society Of Washington County)
  In a Facebook post, officials said four adult males, five adult females and 12 piglets are looking for new homes. The humane society said each pig will be sent home with a complimentary bag of pig food.Contact the Humane Society of Washington County if you are interested in adopting a pig.
  
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• Dormont Officials Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Cassie Nowalk

  14-10-2020 03:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials in Dormont have located the missing 12-year-old child.
  (Photo Credit: Dormont Fire Department)
  Officials say Cassie Nowalk has been found.
  
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• WATCH: Behind-The-Scenes Look As Pittsburgh Archive Department Documents The Past

  14-10-2020 03:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When it comes to archiving Pittsburgh’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, there is a plan in place.
  Did you know the city’s archive department is just three years old? This past spring, city leaders searched records to see how Pittsburgh handled the 1918 flu pandemic. But leaders quickly learned those records didn’t exist.
  Tucked deep inside the City-County Building sits the vault, a small room filled with papers. Archivist Nichols Hartley is very
  
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• Braddock council can now form commission to begin regionalization of police force

  14-10-2020 03:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  The vote was split 3-3 between council members, so Braddock Mayor Chardaé Jones broke the tie in favor of moving forward with the measure. 
  
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• Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell Released By New York Jets

  14-10-2020 03:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW YORK (KDKA) — The New York Jets have released running back Le’Veon Bell.
  On Tuesday night, the team announced the news and thanked Bell for his “efforts during his time here and we know he worked hard to make significant contributions to this team.”
  Statement from GM Joe Douglas pic.twitter.com/By9XevVXVv
  — New York Jets (@nyjets) October 14, 2020Bell seemingly responded on Twitter following the news.— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) Octo
  
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• Dormont Officials Looking For Missing 12-Year-Old Cassie Nowalk

  14-10-2020 02:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials in Dormont are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl.
  (Photo Credit: Dormont Fire Department)
  The Dormont Fire Department said Cassie Nowalk was last seen Tuesday around 7:30 p.m. near North Way Community Christian Church. She is 5-foot tall and has blonde hair.Officials say she was last seen wearing a pink and gray striped shirt, teal Crocs and blue jeans. She also wears glasses.
  “No physical disabilities, but may shy away fr
  
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• Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Offers New Protections For Customers

  14-10-2020 01:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Mass shutoffs could be on the horizon for Pennsylvanians.The emergency order issued in March by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, which suspended terminations, expires Nov. 9. This potentially adds to the pre-existing economic burden residents are already facing because of the pandemic.State Rep. Valerie Gaydos told KDKA for residents in her district, “there are a lot of things just mounting and piling up.” However, the PUC recently made an announc
  
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• More Than 2.6 Million Registered Voters In Pennsylvania Have Applied For A Mail-In Ballot

  14-10-2020 01:44
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With three weeks to go before Nov. 3, more than 2.6 million registered voters have applied for a mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania, a battleground state hotly contested by President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
  Of those applicants as of Tuesday, more than 1.7 million are registered Democrats and about 641,000 are registered Republicans, a three-to-one ratio, according to state data. Another 284,000 ballots were requested by independent or
  
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• Salvation Army DuBois Hosting Virtual Turkey Trot

  14-10-2020 01:32
  
  DUBOIS, Pa. (KDKA) — The Salvation Army DuBois Worship and Service Center is hosting its second annual Turkey Trot 5k race.
  But this year, the race will be held virtually in November to help kick off the local red kettle campaigns. Participants are asked to walk or run a 5K in a location of their choice next month.
  Registration costs between $15-$20. If you are interested or have questions, click here for more.
  
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• Salvation Army Asks For Volunteers As It Prepares To Launch Red Kettle Campaign Next Month

  14-10-2020 01:13
  
  CARNEGIE, Pa. (KDKA) — It may seem too early to think about the holidays, but the Salvation Army is already preparing for its red kettle campaign.
  “Christmas Day may be 2 1/2 months away, but the kettle season starts just around the corner at the beginning of November,” said captain Ted Tressler.
  There are a couple of barriers the non-profit faces heading into its biggest fundraiser. One is empty parking lots due to fewer people shopping because of COVID-19 concerns. Also, fewe
  
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• Here’s How To Stop Receiving Political Text Messages On Your Phone

  14-10-2020 00:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Election Day is three weeks away, meaning many people are getting inundated with political text messages.
  So why are campaigns targeting you with messages, and how do you stop them?
  “If you feel like you’re getting more political texts, that’s because you are,” said Giulia Porter with RoboKiller.In September 2020, call and text blocker app RoboKiller said Americans received 2.7 billion political text messages. That’s up from 1.8 billion the
  
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