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• Police: 2 Explosions Reported In Pittsburgh Not Related

  04-01-2021 23:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say investigators don’t believe the two reported explosions Sunday night are related.Police were called to two separate incidents Sunday night — one on Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville involving an IED, and another on Dinwiddie Street in the Hill District police now believe was caused by an aerial firework.
  “I was sitting on my couch watching TV and heard a loud boom outside. It sounded like it was right out front,” said Lawrencevil
  
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• GOP To Block Democrat Jim Brewster From State Senate Seat In Mail Ballot Fight

  04-01-2021 23:47
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A day before Pennsylvania state lawmakers will be sworn in for a new two-year session, state Senate Democrats said Monday that the Republican majority is trying to “steal an election” by objecting to letting a Democratic member take his seat for a fourth term.
  The dispute revolves around the election of Democratic Sen. Jim Brewster of Allegheny County and could leave the decision on who to install in the Senate district to a majority of senators.
  The cont
  
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• GOP To Block Democrat Jim Brewster From State Senate Seat, Democrats Say

  04-01-2021 23:27
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A day before Pennsylvania state lawmakers will be sworn in for a new two-year session, state Senate Democrats said Monday that the Republican majority will object to letting one of their members take his seat for a fourth term.
  The dispute revolves around the election of Sen. Jim Brewster of Allegheny County.
  Republicans have indicated they do not intend to swear in Brewster during Tuesday’s ceremony, Democrats said. Republicans had no immediate comment.
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• Stimulus Check Latest: Is A Third Payment In Your Future?

  04-01-2021 23:06
  
  (CBS Detroit) — Is it too soon to think about a third stimulus check? The second payment is currently arriving in bank accounts, as part of a stimulus package many experts find inadequate. A Senate runoff election that will help determine the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s first term is playing out in Georgia. And COVID-19 remains largely unchecked as the country moves out of the holiday season and into the dead of winter. All of these events have implications for the futur
  
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• City Announces Operational Improvements To Snow Removal Procedures

  04-01-2021 22:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Peduto administration and Pittsburgh Public Works are working on operational improvements for clearing snow from city streets.
  The changes include updates to staffing procedures, Snow Plow Tracker improvements and making sure salt distribution is adequate on all streets.
  In a press release, Mayor Bill Peduto said, “Keeping our roads safe for all users during winter storms is a fundamental responsibility of city government. We will contin
  
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• Police: No Aggressive Action By Dog Found On 4-Month-Old Ohio Girl Who Died

  04-01-2021 22:36
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say they haven’t found any indication of aggressive action on the part of a dog that a 911 caller said was found lying on top of a 4-month-old Ohio girl who was later pronounced dead on New Year’s Eve.
  But police told the Dayton Daily News on Monday that despite those initial indications, a referral “was made to the Animal Resource Center to follow up on the animals” in the Dayton home.
  “Once completed, the facts gathered in our inve
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Gym Owners Worried That Usual Big Boom In Business Won’t Happen

  04-01-2021 22:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As the statewide restrictions are lifted, gyms and fitness centers are reopening their doors.
  “It’s been mostly bad days, I’m just trying to fight through it,” said C.C. Clark.
  Clark owns Clark Fit Boxing and Fitness in Market Square. With fewer people in downtown Pittsburgh, 2020 left a big hole in his business plan.
  RELATED STORY: Gyms, Restaurants Ready To Reopen As Coronavirus Restrictions Are Lifted
  “January is the biggest time for mos
  
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• Drivers Call Off, Impacting Several Hempfield Area School Bus Routes

  04-01-2021 22:11
  
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – First Student buses sat parked in their Hempfield Township garage Monday, some of them never leaving the depot to pick up their students this morning.
  “We contract with First Student and they notified us last night around 8 o’clock they had a number of drivers that reported off,” said Hempfield Area School District Superintendent Dr. Tammy Wolicki.
  The Sunday night call impacted about five routes.
  “We immediately put a plan into plac
  
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• Driver Shortage Impacts 5 Hempfield Area School District Bus Routes

  04-01-2021 22:11
  
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – First Student buses sat parked in their Hempfield Township garage Monday, some of them never leaving the depot to pick up their students this morning.
  “We contract with First Student and they notified us last night around 8 o’clock they had a number of drivers that reported off,” said Hempfield Area School District Superintendent Dr. Tammy Wolicki.
  The Sunday night call impacted all five routes.
  “We immediately put a plan into place
  
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• Cinemark, Following Local Protocols, To Reopen Pa. Theaters By Week’s End

  04-01-2021 21:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cinemark says it will be reopening its movie theaters this Friday across Pennsylvania.
  Each Cinemark theater will follow local mandates for coronavirus safety, the company says. In addition, the chain says its employees will undergo training, will be required to wear face masks and will get a wellness check before every shift.
  They are also appointing a cleanliness and safety monitor at each location.
  The theaters will follow these protocols:
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• Man Shot In Leg In Marshall-Shadeland

  04-01-2021 21:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg in Marshall-Shadeland.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police)
  On Monday, police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and a call from medics to the 2800 block of Shadeland Avenue. The victim was alert when officials arrived, police say.
  The victim told police he was shot on the 2700 block of Shadeland Avenue. He went across the street to medics for assistance, law enforcement says. The victim was take
  
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• ‘It’s Time For Us Patriots To Rise Up’: Bar Owner Leads Rally To Protest Possible 5-Year Liquor License Loss Over Indoor Service

  04-01-2021 21:37
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota bar owner facing a possible five-year suspension of her liquor license for remaining open for indoor service says she’s fine with that.
  The Interchange Wine and Coffee Bistro in Albert Lea continues to defy Gov. Tim Walz’s executive order. On Sunday, The Interchange’s owner, Lisa Hanson, organized a march in protest of the order. Nearly 200 people attended. “It’s time for us patriots to rise up, in a peaceful way of c
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: More Than 135k Pennsylvanians Have Been Vaccinated So Far

  04-01-2021 21:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s Health Secretary says more than 135,000 Pennsylvanians have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
  Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said at her weekly briefing Monday morning that 135,044 Pennsylvanians have gotten a coronavirus shot.
  CVS and Walgreens have completed vaccinations at 115 skilled nursing facilities, although Levine said they’re still waiting on the federal partnership program to tell them exactly how many peopl
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: More Than 130k Pennsylvanians Have Been Vaccinated So Far

  04-01-2021 21:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s Health Secretary says more than 130,000 Pennsylvanians have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
  Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said at her weekly briefing Monday morning that 135,044 Pennsylvanians have gotten a coronavirus shot.
  CVS and Walgreens have completed vaccinations at 115 skilled nursing facilities, although Levine said they’re still waiting on the federal partnership program to tell them exactly how many peopl
  
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• State Police Give 9 Warnings, 5 Notices Of Violation To Pittsburgh-Area Establishments Not Following COVID-19 Restrictions

  04-01-2021 19:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – State police handed out nine warnings and five notices of violation after visiting Pittsburgh-area businesses to make sure they’re following COVID-19 restrictions like the indoor dining ban.
  Across the state from Thursday through Sunday, State Police Liquor Control Enforcement officers visited 1,091 establishments, issuing 46 notices of violation and 37 warnings. The temporary indoor dining suspension, along with some other restrictions, was
  
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• Global Links Asks For Help Assembling Personal Care Kits For Those In Need

  04-01-2021 19:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Global Links is asking people for help making personal care kits for those in need.Global Links says people care register to create a care kit of essential personal hygiene items not covered by SNAP benefits and drop them off at their headquarters in Green Tree during the month of January.The kits will go to people in need, including those facing homelessness.For more information on how to sign up and what items to include in the kit, visit Global
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 8,992 New Cases, Says Low Number Is Result Of Data Server Maintenance

  04-01-2021 18:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 8,992 new cases of Coronavirus and 122 additional deaths over the last 48 hours.
  There were 4,579 new cases reported Sunday, and 3,226 additional positive cases reported today.
  The Health Department says, “The case counts today are atypically low as a result of technical maintenance to the data server on Sunday. This technical maintenance did not impact the death reporting system on Sunday o
  
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• NCAA Will Play All March Madness Games In Indiana

  04-01-2021 17:56
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA announced Monday that this year’s 67 men’s basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely in Indiana.
  Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil Stadium as well as at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Mackey Arena at Purdue and Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Only one game at a time will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  Championship weekend is still scheduled for April 3 and Apr
  
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• NCAA To Play All 67 March Madness Games In Indiana

  04-01-2021 17:56
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA announced Monday that this year’s 67 men’s basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely in Indiana.
  Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil Stadium as well as at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Mackey Arena at Purdue and Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Only one game at a time will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  Championship weekend is still scheduled for April 3 and Apr
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Helmets To Feature PPG Logos This Season

  04-01-2021 17:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – PPG will be the first company to ever appear on Penguins’ equipment.The Pens named PPG the “official helmet entitlement partner” for the 2020-21 season. The players will wear the PPG logo on their helmets for all games and the playoffs.
  Our friends at @PPG will be the first-ever helmet entitlement partner for the upcoming hockey season.
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• Steelers Fan A Finalist For Pro Football’s Hall Of Fans, Nominated By Lynn Swann

  04-01-2021 17:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Steelers fan is up for a major NFL award.
  The league has announced its finalists for the Ford “Hall of Fans” 2021 induction. It recognizes the most passionate football fans from across the country.
  Six new fans are up for the title this year including Steelers fan Justin Laveing. He’s up against other major fans including a Browns fan and a Ravens fan.
  Laveing, who is known as “T-Dog,” organizes socially-distanced t
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 852 More Cases, 5 Additional Deaths

  04-01-2021 17:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 852 new Coronavirus cases and five additional deaths over the last 48 hours.
  Of the newly reported cases, 607 are confirmed from 2,361 PCR tests. There are 245 probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 7 months to 100 years old, with 40 being the median age. The dates of positive tests range from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3.
  According to Health Department officials, today&rsquo
  
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• PTL Links: January 4, 2021

  04-01-2021 16:29
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Hefren-Tillotson
  Dr. Mike Hutchinson of Animal General
  Better Business Bureau
  City of Pittsburgh Christmas Tree Recycling
  NHL Teacher of the Year Vote
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Pittsburgh Explosives: Police Searching For White Pickup Truck After Two Reported Explosions

  04-01-2021 16:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating two explosions and searching for the driver who allegedly threw an explosive device out of a moving truck on Sunday night.
  Police are searching for a white two-tone older model pickup truck.
  (Courtesy: Pittsburgh Police)
  Police believe the vehicle was involved in an incident that happened on Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville just after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday night.
  Police and firefighters were called out for reports of an explosive devic
  
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• Police Searching For White Pickup Truck, Investigating Incident Involving Thrown Explosive Device, Another Reported Explosion

  04-01-2021 13:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating two explosions and searching for the driver who allegedly threw an explosive device out of a moving truck on Sunday night.
  Police are searching for a white two-tone older model pickup truck.
  (Courtesy: Pittsburgh Police)
  Police believe the vehicle was involved in an incident that happened on Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville just after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday night.
  Police and firefighters were called out for reports of an explosive devic
  
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• Pittsburgh Area Casinos To Reopen Monday

  04-01-2021 13:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the temporary Coronavirus restrictions being lifted Monday, Pittsburgh area casinos are set to reopen their doors.
  The new Live! Casino in Greensburg will reopen Monday at 8:00 a.m.
  The casino was only open for a few weeks before the recent restrictions were put into place.
  During the shutdown, the casino added more plastic dividers for social distancing, along with other protocols.
  Live! Casino isn’t alone.
  The Rivers Casino on the Nor
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cloudy, Cool Temperatures

  04-01-2021 12:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If we see any precipitation this week, it should come in the way of snow chances including just an isolated passing snow shower both today and on Tuesday with overcast skies.
  With the cloudy conditions, we won’t see a big warm-up through the day today with highs just hitting the mid to upper 30s.
  The week’s best snow chance now appears to be on Wednesday morning with light snow chances along a warm front that lifts through.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  
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• Some West Virginia Cities Have Top 10 Rainiest Years

  04-01-2021 12:04
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Some cities in West Virginia had rainfall amounts last year totaling in the top 10 ever recorded.
  Bluefield had its second-highest annual rainfall in 2020.
  The National Weather Service says the nearly 53 inches of rain was surpassed only by the 54.2 inches recorded in 2004.
  Elkins received 56.5 inches of rainfall last year, the 10th highest in its history.
  On the other end of the scale, Wheeling saw its fourth driest year with 32.2 inches of rainfall.
  The weather s
  
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• Meet the startup that acquired Uber's self-driving car technology

  04-01-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Aurora Innovation is a company that likes to break barriers in Pittsburgh.
  
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• ATV, dirt bike 'ride-outs' in Pittsburgh under scrutiny amid complaints

  04-01-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Supporters cheer the spectacles for bringing people together, but city officials see the gatherings as dangerous assemblies that defy the law.
  
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• Restaurant Owners React As They Prepare To Reopen Their Doors Following Temporary COVID-19 Restrictions

  04-01-2021 11:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This first Monday of the year means a roll back of the COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants that were imposed to avoid a holiday spike.
  Fearful of another last minute shut down leaving his restaurants holding a refrigerator full of perishables, Mark Baranowski, who owns the North Park Lounges is holding off reopening until this coming Friday.
  But Kirk Vogel, who owns the Walnut Grills can’t wait to get the doors open today.
  Vogel says the loss of December and the
  
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• Decisions on police oversight, paid sick time awaiting Allegheny County Council

  04-01-2021 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Council members said final votes may materialize early in 2021 for two key bills — one that would require employers to provide paid sick time, the other to establish a review board for alleged police misconduct.
  
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• Decisions on paid sick time, police oversight awaiting Allegheny County Council

  04-01-2021 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Council members said final votes may materialize early in 2021 for two key bills — one that would require employers to provide paid sick time, the other to establish a review board for alleged police misconduct.
  
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• Police Searching For White Pickup Truck, Investigating Incident Involving Thrown Incendiary Device

  04-01-2021 10:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are searching for the driver who allegedly threw a destructive device out of a moving truck on Sunday night.
  Police are searching for a white two-tone older model pickup truck.
  (Courtesy: Pittsburgh Police)
  Police believe the vehicle was involved in an incident that happened on Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville just after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday night.
  Police and firefighters were called out for reports of an IED (improvised incendiary device) that was thr
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Gyms, Restaurants Ready To Reopen As Coronavirus Restrictions Are Lifted

  04-01-2021 10:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In just hours, COVID-19 mitigation restrictions will be reduced across the state of Pennsylvania — allowing restaurants and businesses to reopen their doors to customers.
  Restrictions put in place by Governor Wolf last month will expire at 8:00 a.m. Monday.
  Places like gyms and restaurants have been counting down to being able to open their doors again.
  Restaurants have been closed or forced to do takeout-only since December 12th.
  Governor Wolf and and Secretary o
  
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• President Trump Urges Georgia Official To “Find” Enough Votes To Overturn Election Results

  04-01-2021 10:09
  
  On an hour-long phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Saturday, President Trump pressured him and other officials to "find" enough votes in the state's presidential election to make him the winner, according to audio of the call obtained by CBS News.
  
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• Pittsburgh-Area Entertainment Venues Prepare To Open As Coronavirus Restrictions Are Relaxed

  04-01-2021 10:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We know that restaurants and other businesses will open Monday when restrictions end, but what about some other places here in Pittsburgh?
  The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will open on Monday.
  So will all four of the Carnegie Museums.
  The National Aviary will open Wednesday.
  The Heinz History Center will open next Saturday.
  
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• As Coronavirus Restrictions Are Relaxed, Pittsburgh-Area Entertainment Venues Prepare To Open

  04-01-2021 10:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We know that restaurants and other businesses will open Monday when restrictions end, but what about some other places here in Pittsburgh?
  The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will open on Monday.
  So will all four of the Carnegie Museums.
  The National Aviary will open Wednesday.
  The Heinz History Center will open next Saturday.
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Range From Excited To Cautiously Optimistic About Playoff Season

  04-01-2021 08:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The regular season came to an end Sunday, and Steelers fans are looking forward to the playoffs.
  “I’m excited for the playoffs,” Jay Cosentino of Mt. Lebanon said.
  After winning an AFC North title, the Steelers are hoping to bring home a Lombardi trophy.
  Fans are mixed on if that can happen.
  “I’m a little more skeptical. I think it’s going to be AFC Championship (game). I don’t think there’s any way we can get past the Chi
  
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• City Of Monessen Launches New Website

  04-01-2021 08:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONESSEN (KDKA) — The City of Monessen has launched a new website.
  The new website can be found at www.cityofmonessen.com and contains various information related to the city, including:Permit forms
  Frequently asked questions
  Contact forms
  An anonymous tip line
  Meeting agendas
  Meeting minutes
  City planning documentsTo view the new website, click here.
  
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• Jefferson Hills Police Department To Hold Training Exercises In, Around Property Of Old Thomas Jefferson High School

  04-01-2021 08:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  JEFFERSON HILLS (KDKA) — The Jefferson Hills Police Department is informing the public ahead of time that police activity will be taking place on Monday due to a training exercise.The Police Department says that there will be police activity both inside and outside the old Thomas Jefferson High School located at 310 Old Clairton Road.
  They say that loud noises may be heard in and around the building and that access to the property will be limited while the training i
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: With Restrictions Set To Be Lifted, High School Sports Begin Again

  04-01-2021 06:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tomorrow, the restrictions put in place over the holidays to fight the spread of COVID-19 will expire and some schools will head back to in-person learning and winter sports will begin.Coaches in the area say they’ve spent a lot of time on video chat the last few weeks preparing their playbooks and perfecting their safety protocols with their athletes.After a brief pause under the COVID-19 mitigation measures, high school sports will once again resume on Monday.So
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad Investigating ‘Incendiary Device’ Thrown From Vehicle

  04-01-2021 04:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Penn Avenue between 35th Street and 40th Street is currently closed as Pittsburgh Police’s fire investigation unit and the bomb squad is investigating what they describe as an “incendiary” device.They say the device was thrown from a moving vehicle and a parked car was damaged when it was thrown.No injuries have been reported.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Pittsburgh police search for vehicle after explosion in Lawrenceville

  04-01-2021 04:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said say a second incident in the Hill District is unrelated and attributed to an “aerial firework.”
  
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• Steelers-Browns To Play Wild Card Matchup In Prime Time

  04-01-2021 03:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You can call it the first round, the wild card round, opening round, or whatever you like, but on Sunday, January 10 at 8:15 p.m. at Heinz Field, a rivalry will truly be renewed.That’s when the Steelers and Browns will meet for their playoff matchup.The Steelers and Browns will be the final game of what many have been calling the NFL’s “Super Wild Card Weekend” with three games being played on both Saturday and Sunday.This
  
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• Steelers Announce Opponents For 2021 NFL Season

  04-01-2021 02:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the Steelers prepare for their first-round matchup with the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Playoffs, they now know who will be on their schedule in 2021.
  Dates and times are not set yet but the opponents are.
  The Steelers will play their usual slate of AFC North matchups they will also visit the following teams:
  Home ScheduleBaltimore Ravens
  Cincinnati Bengals
  Cleveland Browns
  Chicago Bears
  Denver Broncos
  Detroit Lions
  Las Vegas Raiders
  Tennessee
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Department Offering Free COVID-19 Testing Throughout County

  04-01-2021 02:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On Monday, January 4, the Allegheny County Health Department is hosting several free COVID-19 testing throughout various locations in the county.Insurance is not required for any of the sites, but they do ask if you do have insurance to bring your insurance card.Starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting through noon, walk-up testing will be available at First United Presbyterian Church in Tarentum, located at 913 Lock Street.Next, from 9:00 a.m. until noo
  
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• COVID-19 In West Virginia: State Reports Weekly Record Number Of Cases

  04-01-2021 00:25
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has reported a weekly record in the number of positive coronavirus cases entering the new year.
  The state had at least 6,915 confirmed virus cases for the six-day period last week, excluding Sunday, according to health statistics. Officials have cautioned that figures could be skewed due to a lag in reporting cases over the Christmas holiday period. Sunday’s cases won’t be reported until Monday.
  Still, the state had its three highest daily
  
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