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• City Of Pittsburgh Accepting Applications For ‘Snow Angels’ Program

  05-11-2020 22:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you don’t mind the cold and want to give back to your neighbors, you can help by becoming a “Snow Angel.”
  The city of Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 “Snow Angels” program.
  They need people who can shovel snow and salt walkways and driveways for elderly or disabled residents.
  In order to receive help from a Snow Angel, there are certain requirements you have to meet. Those include:
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• Around The Table: Discussing Election Results, So Far, And Mail-In Ballots

  05-11-2020 22:37
  
  KDKA's Stacy Smith and a group of political experts talk about the election results, so far, in this week's Around The Table.
  
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• #8 Florida Vs #5 Georgia: With Strong Game Saturday, ‘Kyle Trask Will Be Talked About In Heisman Trophy Race,’ Says CBS’ Rick Neuheisel

  05-11-2020 21:38
  
  (CBS Miami)- This Saturday sees the renewal of the game dubbed “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” when #8 Florida meets #5 Georgia at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. As usual, the game is getting the SEC Game of the Week treatment on CBS with Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jamie Erdahl on the call with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on CBS.
  This year’s game, as with the past few years now, is likely to decide the winner of the SEC East divisi
  
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• After COVID-19 vaccine, don’t lose that face mask. You’ll still need it.

  05-11-2020 21:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  ‘We only learn through practice’ how many people will need to be vaccinated, Dr. Levine says.
   
   
  
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• Pennsylvania State Secretary: ‘We’ll Have The Overwhelming Majority’ Of Ballots Counted By Thursday

  05-11-2020 20:56
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDK) — Pennsylvania Secretary Of State Kathy Boockvar says the “overwhelming majority” of ballots will be counted by Thursday.According to the state’s dashboard, as of 1:27 p.m., about 369,000 mail-in ballots remained.Per AP at 2:45 p.m., President Donald Trump led former Vice President Biden with 3,234,706 votes. Biden had 3,126,009 votes.Pennsylvania Update: PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar says, "We'll have the overwhelming majority [of ballots] co
  
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• 16-year-old boy found fatally shot in Swissvale

  05-11-2020 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The borough has had several shootings in recent months.
  
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• UPMC Researchers Discover Llama ‘Nanobodies’ Are Powerful New Coronavirus Treatment

  05-11-2020 20:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Llamas could be the newest tool in fighting off the coronavirus.
  According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, medical researchers have discovered a way to extract “tiny but extremely powerful SARS-CoV-2 antibody fragments from llamas.” SARS-CoV-2 is what causes COVID-19 infections.
  The researchers used a llama they have dubbed Wally..@PittTweet’s Dr. Yi Shi (@Proteomics_Shi) has discovered tiny but powerful llama "nanobodies" that coul
  
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• Pitt Researchers Discover Llama ‘Nanobodies’ Are Powerful New Coronavirus Treatment

  05-11-2020 20:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Llamas could be the new key to helping humans fight the coronavirus.
  According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, medical researchers have discovered a way to extract “tiny but extremely powerful SARS-CoV-2 antibody fragments from llamas.” SARS-CoV-2 is what causes COVID-19 infections.
  The researchers used a llama they have dubbed Wally. He is named after the head researcher’s dog and lives on a farm in Massachusetts.
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• Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Holds Lead Over Republican Challenger Heather Heidelbaugh

  05-11-2020 20:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The race for Pennsylvania attorney general once again has incumbent Josh Shapiro in the lead.As of 1:44 p.m. Thursday with 87.46% of precincts reporting, Democrat Shapiro leads Republican challenger Heather Heidelbaugh.
  Shapiro has 49.32% of the vote with 3,056,483 votes and Heidelbaugh has 47.9% of the vote with 2,968,639 votes.
  For comprehensive coverage of all things election-related in Pennsylvania, visit KDKA’s 2020 Election Guide.
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• Court Order Keeps Allegheny County From Processing About 29K Ballots Until Friday, County Executive Fitzgerald Says

  05-11-2020 20:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County leaders explained Thursday why there are tens of thousands ballots they’re not counting until Friday.Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says there’s approximately 35,000 mail-in ballots that need to be looked at.
  Out of those, about 29,000 ballots have been ordered by federal court to not be handled or processed until 5 p.m. Friday. These 29,000 ballots were originally sent out by the county’s third-party
  
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• Court Order Keeps Allegheny County From Processing 29K Mail-In Ballots Until Friday, County Executive Fitzgerald Says

  05-11-2020 20:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County leaders explained Thursday why there are tens of thousands ballots they’re not counting until Friday.Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says there’s approximately 35,000 mail-in ballots that need to be looked at.
  Out of those, 29,000 ballots have been ordered by federal court to not be handled or processed until 5 p.m. Friday. These 29,000 ballots were originally sent out by the county’s third-party maili
  
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• Court Order Keeps Allegheny County From Processing 29K Ballots Until Friday, County Executive Fitzgerald Says

  05-11-2020 20:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County leaders explained Thursday why there are tens of thousands ballots they’re not counting until Friday.Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says there’s approximately 35,000 mail-in ballots that need to be looked at.
  Out of those, 29,000 ballots have been ordered by federal court to not be handled or processed until 5 p.m. Friday. These 29,000 ballots were originally sent out by the county’s third-party maili
  
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• Former MLB Umpire John Hirschbeck On Magic Of Michael Foundation: ‘We’ve Raised A Quarter Of A Million Dollars For The Akron Children’s Hospital’

  05-11-2020 19:35
  
  (CBS Local)– John Hirschbeck was a Major League Baseball umpire for several decades and now is doing some great charity work in Northeast Ohio.
  Hirschbeck is selling memorabilia that he collected from his time in baseball to raise money for The Magic Of Michael Foundation, which he started with his family to honor the lives of his two sons who died prematurely due to rare neurological diseases. The former MLB umpire is auctioning off everything from baseballs signed by former presiden
  
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• Multiple Fire Crews Battling Flames And Heavy Smoke At Canonsburg Home

  05-11-2020 19:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) — Heavy smoke and flames sent firefighters rushing to a home in Canonsburg Thursday afternoon.
  KDKA’s Nicole Ford reports from the scene that the flames could been seen from Interstate 79.
  Firefighters were seen pouring water onto the second level of the home on E. College Street. What sparked the fire remains unknown.
  Multiple fire crews were called to the scene to help battle the intense blaze.Smoke remains thick on E College Street. The fir
  
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• Multiple Fire Crews Battle Flames And Heavy Smoke At Canonsburg Home

  05-11-2020 19:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) — Heavy smoke and flames sent firefighters rushing to a home in Canonsburg Thursday afternoon.
  KDKA’s Nicole Ford reports from the scene that the flames could been seen from Interstate 79.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryan Orr)
  Firefighters were seen pouring water onto the second level of the home on E. College Street. What sparked the fire remains unknown.
  Multiple fire crews were called to the scene to help battle the intense blaze.B
  
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• NFL Week 9 NFC North Picks: “I Do Not See This Current Bears Team Going Into Tennessee And Beating Them,” Says CBS Chicago’s Matt Zahn

  05-11-2020 18:42
  
  (CBS Chicago) — The NFC North is looking a little messy going into Week 9. The Green Bay Packers still hold the division lead, but they’re coming off a loss to the last-place Minnesota Vikings. The Chicago Bears dropped their second in a row, this time to the New Orleans Saints on an overtime field goal. And the Detroit Lions were overwhelmed by the Indianapolis Colts.
  The Packers could extend their division lead moving into a relatively easy second half of the season. That is, assum
  
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• Pennsylvania Election Results Updates: The Count Continues In Pittsburgh, Philadelphia And Across The State

  05-11-2020 18:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — All eyes are on the battleground state of Pennsylvania as more ballots are being counted.
  Former VP Joe Biden has started to come back from what once started as a huge lead for President Trump.In the Pittsburgh area there are still thousands of votes left to be tabulated.
  Joe Biden continues to lead President Trump in Allegheny County, 59% to 40% with 81% of precincts reporting.The Trump and Biden campaigns see the commonwealth’s 20 electora
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 2,900 New Coronavirus Cases, Highest Daily Increase Of Cases To Date

  05-11-2020 17:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffHARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 2,900 new cases of Coronavirus and 47 additional deaths.
  According to the Health Department, this is the highest daily increase of cases to date.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 220,566 since Wednesday’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 a
  
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• Homicide Detectives Respond To Swissvale For Found Body, Discover 16-Year-Old Boy Shot

  05-11-2020 17:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SWISSVALE, Pa. (KDKA) – Police say reports of a body in a Swissvale park led them to find a 16-year-old boy who had been shot.
  Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating after the homicide unit responded to a request for help in Swissvale borough.
  County 911 got a call Thursday morning about a body in Les Getz Memorial Park, police say. First responders found the victim, a 16-year-old boy, shot.There’s been no word on suspects.
  
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• Rowdy Gaines: ‘Team USA Swimming Has Been #1 In The World Since 1956, No Other Sport Can Claim That Excellence’

  05-11-2020 17:32
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– Several professional sports leagues have used a bubble in order to play games during the COVID-19 pandemic and swimming is the latest sport that is hoping a bubble will allow for safe competition. The International Swimming League is currently being held in Budapest and Olympic gold medalist and announcer Rowdy Gaines is in the bubble to call all the action.
  The International Swimming League is airing on CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network and the league is in its se
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 189 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Countywide Total To 16,599

  05-11-2020 17:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 189 new Coronavirus cases and no additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 115 are confirmed from 1,332 PCR tests. There are 74 probable cases, 51 of which come from positive antigen tests.
  New cases range in age from 3 weeks to 98 years with a median age of 41 years, according to the Health Department. The dates of positive tests range from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4.There have been 1,495 hospitali
  
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• Kidsburgh: Family-Friendly Events In November

  05-11-2020 16:44
  
  Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather and David chat with Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr about all the family-friendly events coming up in November!
  
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• Free admission for children, teens at History Center, Fort Pitt Museum

  05-11-2020 16:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Howard Hanna Real Estate Services sponsors free admission for visitors ages 17 and under in November at Heinz History Center.
  
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• PTL Links: November 5, 2020

  05-11-2020 16:02
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Kidsburgh.org
  More Kidsburgh Reports
  big Burrito Restaurant Group
  Mediterra Café
  Bubble Airbnb
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPTL Weekend Guide:“Carrie” Carpool Cinema
  Zombie Marketplace
  “Frankly Scarlett” Comedy ShowPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Mending Fences: Finding Ways To Heal Relationships That May Have Been Damaged By The Election

  05-11-2020 14:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Once the dust settles from the 2020 election, there will be a lot of talk about “healing the nation.”But what about healing your own relationships that may have been damaged by a tumultuous election?Personal damage from this election is very real and a lot of it stems from posts and threads on social where people have let it fly.Those who help us stay on an even keel mentally like psychotherapist James Shamlin, owner of Cranberry Psychological Services, have
  
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• Thomas Middleditch And Annaleigh Ashford Star In ‘B Positive’ Premiering Tonight At 8:30

  05-11-2020 14:00
  
  Could you use a little positivity? Tonight CBS delivers some with the debut of the new series, B Positive, starring Silicon Valley’s Thomas Middleditch & Tony Award-winning actress Annaleigh Ashford. B Positive was created by MOM writer, Marco Pennette and was inspired by his own real life kidney donor experience. Chuck Lorre also serves as Co-Executive Producer.
  Check out the video above for a behind-the-scenes look at B Positive and be sure to tune in tonight at 8:30 PM ET/
  
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• Allegheny County Election Staff Finishes Counting Most Mail-In Ballots

  05-11-2020 13:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Thursday morning will be an “administrative activities” day at the Allegheny County Elections Warehouse.
  The second-largest county in Pennsylvania finished tallying the most of its mail-in ballots on Wednesday night before 10:30 p.m.However, there are still more votes to go.The Allegheny County Elections Division manager David Voye says they have scanned approximately 668,000 ballots in the past two days.That number included 313,000 mail-in ballots and 340,0
  
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• Ford Motor Company Issues Recall For 2013-2017 Ford Explorers

  05-11-2020 13:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DEARBORN, Mich. (KDKA) – Ford is recalling 350,000 Explorers due to a safety issue.The affected models are from 2013 through 2017.According to Ford, those Explorers have problems with the rear suspension which could limit steering control.So far, at least 13 accidents have been reported, leading to six injuries.Earlier this year, Ford recalled the 2020 Explorer and other cars due to an electrical malfunction with the rear-view camera.You can learn more about the reca
  
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• Rep. Conor Lamb Declares Victory Over Sean Parnell, Race Still Not Called

  05-11-2020 13:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On Wednesday night, Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb declared victory over Republican challenger Sean Parnell in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District.Lamb said his campaign believes the numbers are in his favor, especially when it comes to mail-in ballots.However, Parnell has not conceded and has made no announcement.Lamb made the victory speech on Wednesday night at the Steamfitters Union Hall in Beechview.“We had a pretty good sense of what the mail
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Pleasant Conditions And Warm Temperatures Continue

  05-11-2020 12:38
  
  An Air Quality Alert Has Been Issued For Thursday Through 5:00 p.m.
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another comfortable day on Thursday will see highs nearing 70 degrees and morning lows in the mid-to-upper-40s.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The pleasant weather is expected to continue over the next couple of days with highs nearly 70 degrees by the weekend.The next rain chance for the area as of Thursday morning isn’t very cl
  
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• Westmoreland County Asking For Patience As Mail-In Ballots Get Counted

  05-11-2020 11:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – In Westmoreland County, ballots are still being counted.Election workers were about halfway through the stack of mail-in ballots as of Wednesday night and the process is expected to take awhile.“Be patient, we’re hoping that we’re able to have all of the mail-in ballots scanned by late tonight,” said Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cirelli said on Wednesday night. “If you do go on our county website, all in-pers
  
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• Police Officer Rescues Deaf Dog Stuck In Creek

  05-11-2020 11:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  OIL CITY, Pa. (KDKA) – On Monday, someone hiking a trail in Oil City became concerned when they saw a dog stuck on an island.The dog, “Sparky,” had wandered away from home and ended up on an island in the middle of Oil Creek.When Officer Joeb Orr started making his way down the bank, Sparky began swimming toward him but it later was discovered that Sparky is deaf.Officer Orr ended up going knee-deep into the warter and hoisted Spark up to safety.Sparky wa
  
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• Police Officer Rescues Deaf Dog Stuck From Creek

  05-11-2020 11:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  OIL CITY, Pa. (KDKA) – On Monday, someone hiking a trail in Oil City became concerned when they saw a dog stuck on an island.The dog, “Sparky,” had wandered away from home and ended up on an island in the middle of Oil Creek.When Officer Joeb Orr started making his way down the bank, Sparky began swimming toward him but it later was discovered that Sparky is deaf.Officer Orr ended up going knee-deep into the warter and hoisted Spark up to safety.Sparky wa
  
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• Housing Authority And Tree Of Hope Provide Families With Cleaning Supplies

  05-11-2020 10:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Even in the midst of a pandemic, cold and flu season is still on the horizon.With that season approaching, it’s imperative families have the right cleaning supplies to stay healthy.On Wednesday, the Housing Authority and Tree Of Hope gave away buckets of supplies.The distribution took place in the Northview Heights Gym on Mt. Pleasant Street with each bucket containing Lysol, Windex, toilet cleaner, and other household cleaners.For others in
  
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• More Than 70% Of Registered Voters Cast A Ballot In Allegheny County

  05-11-2020 09:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As expected, the 2020 election had a massive turnout and Allegheny County has finished counting its ballots.According to the Allegheny County Elections Manager, more than 668,000 voters, or more than 70% of registered voters, in Allegheny County turned out.Now, the county is focused on ballots that had issues, ones with incorrect information, or the 29,000 that were originally sent out with the wrong information.The county says they are used to th
  
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• New Castle City Police Seize Large Number Of Drugs, Cash, And Car In Massive Bust

  05-11-2020 09:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) – New Castle City Police and the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Special Investigative Unit were able to seize a large number of drugs, money, and a car after serving a warrant.On Wednesday, officers searched the home of 30-year-old Maurice Collier on North Mercer Street and when they arrived, Collier was inside the home along with three other people.Officers were able to find a stolen 9mm semi-automatic handgun, 24.9 grams of suspected cr
  
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• Explainer: Why Has Pennsylvania Not Been Called?

  05-11-2020 08:40
  
  HARRISBURG (AP) – The Associated Press has not declared a winner in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, because there were roughly 1 million votes left to be counted Wednesday afternoon in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
  Pennsylvania is among a handful of battleground states Trump and Biden are narrowly contesting as they seek the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
  Trump, who held a 675,000-vote lead early Wednesday, prematurely declare
  
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• Prosecutor: Court Should Not Dismiss 25-Count Murder Indictment For Doctor Accused Of Ordering Excessive Painkillers

  05-11-2020 05:56
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio court shouldn’t dismiss the 25-count murder indictment for a hospital doctor accused of ordering excessive painkillers for patients who then died, the prosecutor argued in a new court filing.
  William Husel, who worked in the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System, has pleaded not guilty and maintains he was providing comfort care to dying patients. He was charged only in cases involving at least 500 micrograms of fentanyl — dosages big enough tha
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Helen Bray

  05-11-2020 04:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police)
  Helen Bray was last seen in the 2800 block of Neeld Avenue around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, police say. Police say they do not have a clothing description.
  Call 412-323-7141 or dial 911 with any information.
  
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• Shooting In Highland Park Area Kills 1

  05-11-2020 04:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the Highland Park area.
  Police say officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for multiple shots fired in the 5700 block of Jackson Street just before 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday. Police found a man shot inside the driver’s seat of a vehicle.
  Officials say he was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other victims on the scene.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Incumbent Conor Lamb Declares Victory Over Challenger Sean Parnell, Even Though Ballots Still Being Counted

  05-11-2020 02:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Conor Lamb has declared victory over Sean Parnell in the race for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District.
  In a news conference on Wednesday night, Lamb declared victory. Parnell has not responded to Lamb declaring victory.Lamb says Parnell has not conceded, but his campaign believes the numbers are in his favor enough to declare victory.
  With 93% of the vote in, Rep. Lamb is trailing Parnell 51%-49%, according to The Associated Press. Pa
  
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• Incumbent Conor Lamb Declares Victory Over Challenger Sean Parnell, Even Though Race Has Not Been Called

  05-11-2020 02:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Conor Lamb has declared victory over Sean Parnell in the race for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District.
  In a news conference on Wednesday night, Lamb declared victory. Parnell has not responded to Lamb declaring victory.With 93% of the vote in, Rep. Lamb is trailing Parnell 51%-49%, according to The Associated Press. Parnell has a 194,340 to 186,808 vote lead over Rep. Lamb.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.For comprehe
  
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• Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Hit-And-Run Crash In Homewood West

  05-11-2020 02:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A pedestrian is in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in Homewood West, officials say.
  Pittsburgh Public Safety says the pedestrian was hit by the driver in the 800 block of Lincoln Way around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Officials say the driver did not remain at the scene.The victim had injuries to his torso and leg, officials say. Police are investigating.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Rally In Pittsburgh Calls For Every Vote To Count; 3 Arrested After Group Breaks Off From Demonstration

  05-11-2020 02:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City-County Building in downtown Pittsburgh was the site of multiple rallies on Wednesday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  A “Don’t Let Trump Steal The Election” rally began outside the building Wednesday. Organizers said they’re concerned that President Donald Trump won’t respect elections results if he loses.
  The group left the courthouse around 6 p.m. and began marching through downtown Pittsburgh. The peaceful rally ende
  
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• Pittsburgh Doctor Says Coronavirus Cases In Schools May ‘Continue To Climb Before They Get Better’

  05-11-2020 01:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Almost every day, an area school announces a closure because of coronavirus.
  “If there are so many cases in schools, they’re recommending shutting down anywhere from five to 14 days to just help minimize the spread,” said Dr. Michael Petrosky of Allegheny Health Network Pediatric Alliance.
  State health departments have been recording higher numbers across the country in kids.
  “They may continue to climb before they get better,” Dr. Petrosky
  
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• AP calls race for Devlin Robinson in 37th state Senate district

  05-11-2020 01:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  A former Marine, Mr. Robinson was leading Wednesday with nearly 54% of the vote. He defeated incumbent state Sen. Pam Iovino for the District 37 seat in the Pennsylvania state Senate.
  
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• Rep. Mike Kelly And Others File Lawsuit Against Secretary Of State Kathy Boockvar

  05-11-2020 01:42
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) — Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania joined five other plaintiffs to drop a lawsuit on Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar.
  The suit claims Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar changed the rules hours before Election Day, allowing voters who messed up their mail in-ballots to “cure them” or fix them by casting a provisional ballot.The suit claims counties are confused and won’t be able to properly segregate all the different ballots, some
  
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• Westmoreland County Board Of Elections Catching Up On Mail-In Ballots

  05-11-2020 00:53
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The Westmoreland County Board of Elections says it is making progress on counting votes.The majority of in-person votes have been tabulated, closing in around 90 percent. Mail-in ballots are still being counted, with officials telling KDKA’s Ross Guidotti that they are about halfway through the mail-in ballots.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  There are other ballots that need to be counted — provisional votes. There’re are thousands in Westmoreland County an
  
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• Pittsburghers On Edge Waiting For Election Results

  05-11-2020 00:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Unlike anything most Americans have ever experienced during a presidential election, many people still have their eyes peeled waiting anxiously for the results. And it’s not even Election Day anymore.On the surface, things seemed simple in the City of Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
  Workers were out repairing the roads. Buddies could be seen bumping elbows at the bus stop. And people made quick coffee runs during the lunch rush through Market Square.Seemingly, all were j
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Buying Dinner For Allegheny County Election Workers

  05-11-2020 00:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are buying dinner for election workers in Allegheny County.
  As Election week rolls on, the Steelers are stepping in to help local election officials. Paul Rigney of NBC News reports that the team is buying food for the workers tonight at the county election warehouse.At the Allegheny County ballot counting site here in Pittsburgh, I can report that the Pittsburgh Steelers are buying dinner for all the workers here this even
  
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