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• Crews Recover Body Of Missing Worker In Ohio Power Plant Collapse

  13-12-2020 23:36
  
  MANCHESTER, Ohio (AP) — Crews recovered the body of one of two workers missing since a power plant being demolished in southern Ohio collapsed early Wednesday.
  The man was found dead in the rubble of the Killen Generating Station in Manchester on Saturday, news outlets reported. The other man was still missing.
  Workers for the Detroit-based Adamo Group were leading the search effort. Authorities said the rescue efforts had shifted into a recovery mission.
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Health Dept. Offering Free Testing At Various Sites

  13-12-2020 23:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Those looking to get a COVID-19 test will be able to get one at various locations throughout the county on Monday.Testing will be available at three sites throughout the day; Kennywood Park, Millvale Community Center, and Bidwell Presbyterian Church on Liverpool Street.Beginning at 9:00 a.m. and lasting until noon, free testing will be available at Kennywood Park.Testing at the park is a walk-up site and not a drive-thru. Insurance is not requir
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: URA Receives $600,000 In Funding For Various Relief Programs

  13-12-2020 22:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh announced on Friday that it has received a $500,000 grant from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation along with a $100,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.The $500,000 grant will go toward supporting equitable development programs and the $100,000 grant will support the URA’s commercial rent relief program.“I’d like to thank the Henry L. Hillman Foundation and the Richard Ki
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Officially Clinch Playoff Berth

  13-12-2020 22:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the NFL Playoffs.Thanks to a win by the Kansas City Chiefs over the Miami Dolphins, the Steelers are officially in the AFC playoff field.This is the first time the Steelers have been in the playoffs since the 2017 season.With the playoff berth, this marks the 31st playoff berth in franchise history since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger and the ninth playoff berth under Head Coach Mike Tomlin.The Steelers and Kansas City
  
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• Furry Tails: Eugene, Michelle & Jill Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  13-12-2020 22:06
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Eugene
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• Norwin School District Shifts To Online-Only Learning Through At Least January 11 Of Next Year

  13-12-2020 21:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. (KDKA) — Norwin School District is temporarily shifting all learning to online-only through the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021.According to a letter from the district’s Superintendent Dr. Jeff Taylor from Thursday, Dec. 10, all students will be learning remotely from Monday, Dec. 14 through at least Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.In the letter, Taylor said that the spread of COVID-19 had impacted employees’ ability to attend school due
  
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• One Person Taken To Hospital After Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole In Wilkinsburg

  13-12-2020 20:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — One person is receiving medical treatment after a car crashed into a telephone pole in Wilkinsburg, according to dispatchers.Dispatchers say they first received a call about the crash at 1:04 p.m. Sunday.The crash occurred within the 1700 block of Penn Avenue nearby the Brittany Apartments.The victim’s current condition is not known at this time.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• DOJ probe of Catholic church sex abuse in Pa. goes quiet 2 years later

  13-12-2020 20:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two years ago, the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia joined the long line of ambitious prosecutors investigating the Roman Catholic church’s handling of priest-abuse complaints.
  
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• South Park School District To Move To All-Remote Learning Through The First Week Of 2021

  13-12-2020 19:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOUTH PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — South Park School District will be switching to all-remote learning for its students amid the wave of new COVID-19 cases in the region starting on Monday.The district made the announcement on Friday, Dec. 11.All-remote instruction is expected to last through Jan. 8, 2021. There will be no instruction held from Thursday, Dec. 24 to Friday, Jan. 1 due to Winter Break.“Cases in South Park Township have increased by 57% in the last two week
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigate After Man Stabbed With Pair Of Scissors On The North Side

  13-12-2020 19:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was stabbed with a pair of scissors on the North Side Sunday afternoon, according to Pittsburgh Police.Police first received reports of a stabbing at the intersection of River Avenue and Hope Street around 12:20 p.m. Sunday.(Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman/KDKA)
  After getting to the scene, police found a male victim who had been stabbed with a pair of scissors. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.So far, Pittsburgh Police say that t
  
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• Healthcare Workers Are Being ‘Adopted’ By People Who Want To Thank Them For Their Sacrifices

  13-12-2020 18:47
  
  By David Williams, CNN
  (CNN) — Christine Danderand knows how hard nurses like her mother have been working during the coronavirus pandemic and wanted to do something to let them know how much their sacrifices are appreciated.
  “I just saw how kind of stressed and overworked her and her co-workers were and I thought, you know, what’s a way that we can give back and show support,” she told CNN.
  Danderand, an Omaha, Nebraska, makeup artist, set up a Facebook group last month
  
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• ‘Isolated From Everyone I Love’: Steelers Linebacker Vince Williams Provides Update On Condition On Gameday

  13-12-2020 18:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers linebacker Vince Williams recently provided an update on his condition as the Steelers take on the Buffalo Bills later tonight.Williams was placed on the team’s Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday and will not play in Sunday’s game, much to his disappointment.“I’m in the basement isolated from everyone I love, while my dogs travel to Buffalo for the biggest game of the year,” Williams tweeted Sunday morning.
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• Police: Woman Attacked By Dog, ‘Became Physically Aggressive’ With Officers After Refusing To Wear Mask

  13-12-2020 16:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say they are applying for a warrant to arrest a woman who allegedly fought with officers and medics after refusing to wear a face mask.According to police, police and EMS had been responding to the woman because she had been attacked by a dog at a residence on the 3300 block of Motor Street.
  Police say while they were preparing to transport the woman to the hospital that she would not wear a face mask and “became physically
  
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• Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Ohio Turnpike

  13-12-2020 16:10
  
  SWANTON, Ohio (AP) — A state highway patrol officer checking traffic speeds on the Ohio Turnpike picked up an unusual vehicle — a single-engine plane making an emergency landing, authorities said.
  The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the 1964-model Cessna 150 had an engine malfunction and was unable to make it to nearby Eugene F. Krantz Toledo Express Airport, touching down on the turnpike in Swanton Township just after 2 p.m. Friday, the Toledo Blade reported.
  Patrol Sgt. Christopher
  
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• The list: Pittsburgh-area school districts extend remote learning as COVID-19 cases surge

  13-12-2020 16:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hopewell schools will be virtual learning through January 15 pending continued Beaver County "substantial" transmission rate.
  Athletics postponed through December 7.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler Temperatures, Snow Chances

  13-12-2020 13:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s another mild start with many still in the low 40’s along with some wind gusts around 20-25 mph.
  Winds will diminish as the day goes on, but our temperatures not moving much from where we are now for our highs.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  A little drizzle is still around this morning, but we dry out today and clouds stick around.
  Tomorrow morning, we are looking at a very quick moving weak area of low pressure that would bring snow to the region.
  
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• Electoral College Voters Set To Meet To Cast Ballots, Beginning Process Of Presidential Election Results Becoming Official

  13-12-2020 12:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With just one day away from the Electoral College meeting to make President-elect Joe Biden’s win official, 538 electors are set to meet at state houses across the country cast their votes.
  This will start the process of giving President-elect Joe Biden the victory in this election.
  It is projected he will beat the incumbent President Donald Trump.
  Here in Pennsylvania, 20 electors will cast their ballots.
  The number of votes per state equals the number of seats t
  
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• Finding a way: Latest pandemic restrictions bring new uncertainty

  13-12-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Western Pennsylvania businesses are adapting as the state introduces a new set of rules to prevent COVID-19, but questions remain.
  
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• Finding a way: Latest Pa. pandemic restrictions bring new uncertainty, scrambling

  13-12-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Western Pennsylvania businesses are adapting as the state introduces a new set of rules to prevent COVID-19, but questions remain.
  
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• Allegheny Commons Park Lit Up, Decorated For Holiday Season

  13-12-2020 11:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny Commons Park on Pittsburgh’s North Side has been decorated for the holiday season.The North Side has decked the halls at historic Allegheny Commons Park!
  A new community project made its debut this weekend in #Pittsburgh’s oldest park. pic.twitter.com/ONs96LhCWu
  — City of Pittsburgh (@Pittsburgh) December 12, 2020Holiday lights, trees, bows and more have been put on display in the park.
  
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• Monessen Kicks Off 3rd Annual Christmas Lights Contest

  13-12-2020 10:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONESSEN (KDKA) — The 3rd annual Monessen Christmas Lights Contest has kicked off, with this year’s contest being called “Shine Bright and Sparkle.”
  Contestants wishing to enter will be able to compete in categories including:People’s Choice
  Most Traditional
  Most Festive
  Most Unique.The event is free to participate in.
  If you are resident of Monessen and want to enter, you can do so by sending a private Facebook message to Lindsay Jo, Mon
  
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• 53-Year-Old Woman Injured In Duquesne Shooting

  13-12-2020 07:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are investigating after a woman in Duquesne was shot on Saturday night.
  Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting along Grant Avenue around 10:30 p.m.
  When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a 53-year-old woman with injuries that were not life-threatening.
  She was transported to an area hospital.
  Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police Depart
  
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• Fire Contained To Storage Container At Shell Cracker Plant

  13-12-2020 06:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONACA (KDKA) — A fire broke out Saturday evening at the Shell cracker plant in Monaca.
  Shell says that the fire broke out just before 5:30 p.m. in a metal storage container.
  The on-site fire department was assisted by other local departments.
  The fire was contained to the storage container.
  There were no injuries.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: FDA Giving Pregnant And Nursing Women Opportunity To Participate In Vaccine Trials

  13-12-2020 05:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – When the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Friday, they also unexpectedly left the door open for pregnant and breastfeeding women to receive the vaccine.The decision comes despite little data available about the vaccine in pregnant and nursing women.Neither were included in any clinical trials thus far, but Dr. Richard Beigi, obstetrician and president of UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, says the data
  
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• Portion Of Babcock Boulevard Shut Down Due To Fire At Auto Sales Store

  13-12-2020 03:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHALER (KDKA) – Crews are on the scene of a fire at Mark One Auto Sales on Babcock Boulevard in Shaler.According to crews on scene, the fire is contained and there are no injuries to report.The 1400 block is shut down due to the number of crews on the scene.The fire has caused heavy damage to the building.
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• ‘Mom’s Night Off’ Local Organizations Provide Meals For Single Mothers And Their Families

  13-12-2020 02:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Several local organizations came together to help feed single mothers and their families all across Allegheny County.They called it “Mom’s Night Off” and it’s a free virtual dinner party and meal delivery service and provided gourmet food.“Sometimes when people think of free food, they think it’s something they don’t want to eat, maybe it just fills a need,” said Heather Hopson, the founder of Single
  
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• ‘Mustang Santa’ Parades Through Sharpsburg

  13-12-2020 02:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHARPSBURG (KDKA) – When Santa Claus comes to town, he usually brings the reindeer and his sleigh but on Saturday morning in Sharpsburg, it was all about the ponies…or in this case a Mustang.Santa Claus, joined by Mrs. Claus, dropped by Sharpsburg and rode into town in a Ford Mustang.Not only did they wave to the kids and visit some neighborhoods but they even were given a police and fire escort.
  
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• West Mifflin Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Derek Kendrick

  13-12-2020 01:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – The West Mifflin Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy Derek Kendrick.Photo Credit: West Mifflin Police Department
  Kendrick was last seen the morning of December 11 around 6:00 a.m.He is described as approximately 5’9″, and was last seen wearing a yellow sweatshirt, black pants, and white shoes.Anyone that sees Kendrick or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call the West Mifflin Boroug
  
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• West Mifflin Police Locate Previously Missing 15-Year-Old Derek Kendrick

  13-12-2020 01:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – The West Mifflin Police Department has located 15-year-old Derek Kendrick.
  Photo Credit: West Mifflin Police Department
  On Saturday night, the police department issued an alert asking for help finding the boy.
  He was located a short time later.
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• ‘We Don’t Have The Manpower To Do It’: Local Restaurant Forced To Scale Back Holiday Charity Operations Due To New Restrictions

  13-12-2020 01:28
  
  O’HARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — It’s safe to say Bob’s Garage Restaurant and Lounge is ready for Christmas.
  “You can ask anybody about Bob’s Garage and they’re turn around and say that’s the place with the decorations and then lights,” Bob’s Garage Restaurant and Lounge Owner Robert Paganico said.
  For 50 years the O’Hara Township restaurant has made its big money this time of year. But the new COVID 19 restrictions are making it muc
  
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• Champagnie Scores 24 Points For Second Straight Game, Pitt Rolls Past Gardner-Webb 67-50

  13-12-2020 01:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Champagnie scored 24 points and set career highs with 21 rebounds and five assists to help Pittsburgh win its fourth straight with a 67-50 win over Gardner-Webb on Saturday.
  Champagnie is the 11th player in program history to have at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game for the Panthers (4-1) and the first to do it in back-to-back games. He had 20 points and 20 rebounds in a 71-70 win over Northwestern on Wednesday.
  Gardner-Webb missed its first 18 shots from
  
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• Champagnie Scores 20 Points For Second Straight Game, Pitt Rolls Past Gardner-Webb 67-50

  13-12-2020 01:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Champagnie scored 24 points and set career highs with 21 rebounds and five assists to help Pittsburgh win its fourth straight with a 67-50 win over Gardner-Webb on Saturday.
  Champagnie is the 11th player in program history to have at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game for the Panthers (4-1) and the first to do it in back-to-back games. He had 20 points and 20 rebounds in a 71-70 win over Northwestern on Wednesday.
  Gardner-Webb missed its first 18 shots from
  
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• Three-Vehicle Accident Shuts Down Route 837 In Duquesne

  13-12-2020 00:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Route 837 at Commonwealth Avenue in Duquesne is completely shut down due to a three-vehicle accident.According to county dispatch, police and medics were called to the scene just before 6:00 p.m.The conditions of those involved is not known at this time.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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