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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Plum School District Asking For Parental Input On District’s Future

  24-01-2021 23:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PLUM BOROUGH (KDKA) – Leaders of the Plum School District are seeking input from parents on policies and the future of the district through an online survey.The survey features questions about returning to full-time, in-person classes, adhering to the CDC guidelines, or implementing stricter safety regulations.It also is asking parents about keeping an option for hybrid learning in place.School leaders are planning to collect survey responses by Monday and may discus
  
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• Former IUP Football Assistant Coach Nick Sirianni Hired As Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach

  24-01-2021 22:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) – The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Nick Sirianni as their newest head coach, but prior to making the jump to the NFL as a coach, he was an assistant coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.Sirianni joined the IUP Football staff in 2006 and spent three seasons as the team’s wide receivers coach. In his first season as a coach with IUP, the team compiled an 8-2 record as well as a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship.&ldqu
  
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• Seven Train Cars Derail On Cincinnati Railroad Bridge, Leak Hundreds Of Gallons Of Fuel

  24-01-2021 22:19
  
  CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — Seven train cars derailed on a railroad bridge in Cincinnati, leaking fuel and bringing down power lines, authorities said.
  The Cincinnati Fire Department said fire crews responding to a report of a butane leak Sunday morning found the train derailed on the CSX Railroad bridge in the Queensgate neighborhood. No injuries were reported.
  Officials said about 1,000 gallons of diesel had leaked from the train and onto the street below, but fire crews were able to contain
  
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• Pa. State Police Search For 82-Year-Old Missing, Endangered Man John Cassidy

  24-01-2021 21:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG/PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 82-year-old John Cassidy of Greensburg, who is currently missing and believed to be endangered.Cassidy was last seen wearing a brown jacket and jeans at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 23 on Madison Avenue in Pittsburgh. Cassidy was supposed to show up to Armbrust Road in Greensburg but never arrived.
  Police say he is driving a 2003 White Pontiac Vibe with license plate number PZB820J.(Photo Cr
  
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• Pa. State Police Locate 82-Year-Old Missing Man John Cassidy Safe

  24-01-2021 21:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG/PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police have located 82-year-old John Cassidy of Greensburg and say he is safe.Cassidy was reported missing just before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday after it was reported he hadn’t been seen since 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night.(Photo Credit: PSP/Twitter)
  
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• Former Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Devlin Hodges Signed By Los Angeles Rams

  24-01-2021 21:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH/LOS ANGELES (KDKA) — Devlin Hodges has been signed by the Los Angeles Rams.“Excited for the opportunity to sign and be apart of the @RamsNFL! I’ve been to LA beforelet’s get it!” Hodges tweeted Sunday afternoon.
  Excited for the opportunity to sign and be apart of the @RamsNFL! I’ve been to LA beforelet’s get it! pic.twitter.com/2gqGDNhcuo
  — Devlin Hodges (@DevlinHodges10) January 24, 2021
  “Duck” Hodges
  
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• Shots Fired Into Home Of Ohio Health Official

  24-01-2021 20:23
  
  UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Shots were fired over the weekend into a home owned by an Ohio health department official, but no one was injured, authorities said.
  Police in Upper Arlington, a city on the northwest side of the Columbus metropolitan area, said the shots were reported at about 8 p.m. Saturday. Police said no one was hurt and no suspects were present when officers arrived. They said the investigation continues and asked anyone with information to come forward.
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• Crews Rescue Passengers Trapped Inside Vehicle After Rollover Crash

  24-01-2021 19:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rescue crews were able to extract two trapped passengers from a vehicle that rolled over on Saturday.Crews said the crash occurred in the area of Mt. Troy Road and Pittview Avenue.Reserve VFD found the vehicle turned on its side with two people still inside and worked to get them out through the windshield and rear window.The passengers were then transported by Ross West View EMS.
  
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• Reports: Pirates Pitcher Jameson Taillon Traded To New York Yankees

  24-01-2021 18:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Right-handed Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon has reportedly been traded to the New York Yankees, according to multiple sources.
  The New York Yankees have acquired Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Miguel Yajure, Roansy Contreras, Maikel Escotto and
  Canaan Smith, sources tell ESPN.
  — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 24, 2021Source: Jameson Taillon has been traded to the Yankees for a package of four prospects. Story
  
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• Pirates Pitcher Jameson Taillon Traded To New York Yankees

  24-01-2021 18:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Right-handed Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon has been traded to the New York Yankees, the Pirates organization confirmed Sunday.The Pirates are receiving 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Miguel Yajure, 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras, 18-year-old infielder Maikel Escotto and 21-year-old outfielder Canaan Smith in exchange.
  The Pirates get RH pitcher Roansy Contreras, infielder Maikol Escotto, outfielder Canaan Smith an
  
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• La Roche University Offering New Online Health Care Certificate Programs

  24-01-2021 18:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — La Roche University is offering two new online certificate programs.The health leadership program will begin this spring. The university says it is for those looking for active and effective roles in the healthcare system.The second program, global health care, launches this summer. It is for those who want to contribute to improving health outcomes among varied cultures.Anyone can apply for the programs, even without completing a major at La Roche.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Search For 25-Year-Old Missing Beechview Man Thomas Hughes

  24-01-2021 17:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BEECHVIEW (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 25-year-old missing man Thomas Hughes of Beechview.(Photo Courtesy Pittsburgh Police)
  Hughes was last seen around 11 p.m on Saturday, Jan. 23, wearing a black t-shirt, dark blue jeans, black boots and black Carhart jacket. Hughes is described as being 6’1 tall and weighing 260 pounds. He also has blonde hair and blue eyes.Police say Hughes could be driving a silver 2012 Volks
  
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• Allegheny Co. Police: Man In Critical Condition, Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In To Police Custody

  24-01-2021 17:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TURTLE CREEK (KDKA) — A late-night shooting on Saturday in Turtle Creek has left a man in critical condition.
  Police have arrested the suspect, Tre Roberson, 23, of Turtle Creek after Roberson turned himself in to the authorities Sunday afternoon.Allegheny County Police say that a man was discovered in the 300 block of Mercer Street around 8:15 p.m. Saturday by Turtle Creek Police after they heard reports of a shooting in the area.The man, whose identity was not rele
  
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• Allegheny Co. Police: Man In Critical Condition, Arrest Warrant Issued For Shooting Suspect At Large

  24-01-2021 17:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TURTLE CREEK (KDKA) — A late-night shooting on Saturday in Turtle Creek has left a man in critical condition, and Allegheny County Police are searching for the suspect who is still at large Sunday.Allegheny County Police say that a man was discovered in the 300 block of Mercer Street around 8:15 p.m. Saturday by Turtle Creek Police after they heard reports of a shooting in the area.The man, whose identity was not released by police, is currently listed in critical co
  
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• Winter Storm Watch Upcoming For The Week Ahead, Weather Could Create ‘Nearly Impossible’ Travel Conditions

  24-01-2021 16:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FAYETTE/WESTMORELAND COUNTIES (KDKA) — A winter storm watch in our region will go into effect from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, according to The National Weather Service Pittsburgh.The affected areas include Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges, including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle,Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas and Canaan Valley.
  A wintry mix is possible this evening through Tuesday morning, with chances for f
  
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• Winter Storm Watch Upcoming For The Week Ahead, Could Create ‘Nearly Impossible’ Travel Conditions

  24-01-2021 16:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FAYETTE/WESTMORELAND COUNTIES (KDKA) — A winter storm watch in our region will go into effect from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, according to The National Weather Service Pittsburgh.The affected areas include Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges, including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle,Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Davis, Thomas and Canaan Valley.
  A wintry mix is possible this evening through Tuesday morning, with chances for f
  
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• An Extremely Rare White Kangaroo Was Born At A New York Zoo

  24-01-2021 16:00
  
  By Alaa Elassar, CNN
  (CNN) — A New York zoo has welcomed a baby red kangaroo with a rare condition that left park employees shocked.
  Cosmo, the newest joey at Animal Adventure Park, was born with leucism, an incredibly rare condition that causes the partial loss of pigmentation in an animal’s skin and fur. Unlike albinism, leucism does not cause a lack of pigmentation in the eyes.
  The baby was born at the animal park in Harpursville five months ago but was removed by keepers from his
  
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• Customer Leaves $1,400 Tip At Colorado Bakery With Message ‘COVID Sucks!’

  24-01-2021 14:00
  
  (CBS4/CBS Local) — Employees at a bakery in Estes Park, Colorado had a reason to smile behind their masks on Wednesday — a customer who spent $20 at Notchtop Bakery & Cafe left a tip of $1,400. The customer left a simple message along with the tip: “COVID sucks!”
  (credit: Notchtop Bakery)
  Notchtop Bakery shared a picture of the receipt and a photo of the seven staff members, with the caption “Thank you David for you generous gift to our staff. You gift has touch
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Another Day Of Cold Temperatures

  24-01-2021 13:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are off to another cold start in the low teens, but not as windy.
  Much of the day looks cloudy and dry with high temperatures near freezing but there is a small chance for light snow south of I-70 and along the ridges later in the evening leaving 1/2″ to 1″ of fresh snow.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The setup we are looking at for Monday is tricky and what type of precipitation we see is all dependent on the difference of a few degrees.
  The t
  
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• Boston Children’s Hospital Employees Announce Engagement While Getting Vaccinated Together

  24-01-2021 13:01
  
  BOSTON (CBS) — Two health care workers in Boston revealed their engagement Friday in the most 2021 way possible. Olivia and Cole, employees at Children’s Hospital, made the big announcement while getting their coronavirus vaccines.
  Olivia is a behavior analyst and Cole is a pediatric neuropsychology fellow at the hospital.
  “We’ve all seem many healthcare workers sharing photos receiving their vaccine but this couple used this historic moment to officially announce their e
  
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• Wait time: Lining up COVID-19 vaccine a mixed bag for seniors as eligibility expands

  24-01-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Nearly six weeks after the commonwealth received its first shipments of COVID-19 shots, families and health care providers said the vaccine rollout has proven uneven for seniors.
   
   
   
  
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• DEP urged to better regulate longwall mining

  24-01-2021 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Citizens Coal Council says mining subsidence damage to structures, streams and water supplies is not repaired as required by law
  
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• Remember Pickering's? Then you'll barely recognize 960 Penn Ave.

  24-01-2021 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  A former housewares business is transformed into open office suites with a tenant lounge that feels like a mid-century modern rumpus room. 
  
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• An appreciation: Joanne Rogers, Pittsburgh's favorite neighbor

  24-01-2021 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Just because both Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are gone doesn’t mean we don’t need them more than ever.
  
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• Man Facing Homicide Charges Following Deadly McKeesport Home Invasion

  24-01-2021 11:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — A 30-year-old man from Monroeville is being charged with homicide after a man who was injured in a McKeesport home invasion has died.
  69-year-old David Gutierrez-Faust was pronounced dead at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on Saturday.
  He was transported there in critical condition following the alleged attack inside the McKeesport home.
  According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 30-year-old Devin Hale is facing homicide ch
  
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• Goodwill Of Southwestern Pa. Taking Enrollments For Online Classes

  24-01-2021 09:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is now enrolling students for its online classes.
  The program offers a range of free classes, including sessions that help prepare students to help take a high school equivalency test, improve their ability to speak English, and prepare for the U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization test.
  Those interested in taking courses this year can learn more about potential classes by clicking here.
  
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• Fire Kills Woman, Teenage Brother, Injures 2 Other Relatives

  24-01-2021 08:51
  
  ASHLAND, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a woman and her teenage brother were killed in a fire that destroyed an eastern Pennsylvania home, also injuring two other relatives.
  Officials in Schuylkill County said the blaze was reported at about 12:30 a.m. Friday in the Butler Township residence.
  Fire officials said crews arrived to find that the structure had collapsed and were unable to reach the victims.
  Chief Edward Tarantelli of the township police force said the bodies of 29-year-old Alison
  
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• Penn State Pulls Away Late, Beats Northwestern 81-78

  24-01-2021 07:35
  
  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Izaiah Brockington scored 21 points including a pair of late free throws to help Penn State hold off Northwestern for an 81-78 victory.
  Penn State (5-6, 2-5 Big Ten) has won consecutive games since ending a five-game losing streak.
  Northwestern (6-8, 3-7) has lost seven straight, six against ranked teams.
  Penn State’s Seth Lundy made a 3-pointer to spark a 10-0 run for a 79-73 lead with 1:10 remaining.
  Northwestern pulled to 79-78 before Brockington added
  
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• Police Investigating After Late-Night Aliquippa Shooting

  24-01-2021 07:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALIQUIPPA (KDKA) — A Beaver County street turned into a crime scene on Saturday night.
  A shooting investigation is underway after gunfire rang out just before 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Meadow Street and Irwin Street in Aliquippa.
  KDKA’s news crew at the scene witnessed at least 20 bullet casings and other evidence markers spread out in the street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz)
  There is no word on any victims or their conditions.
  Pennsy
  
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• Findlay Township Police Searching For 23-Year-Old Man Wanted On Two Outstanding Warrants

  24-01-2021 07:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FINDLAY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police in Findlay Township are searching for a wanted 23-year-old man.
  Police say that 23-year-old Derrain Sloan has two outstanding warrants related to domestic violence, making terroristic threats, and intimidating witnesses.
  (Courtesy: Findlay Township Police Department)
  Sloan is also wanted by other agencies, according to police.
  Police say he’s believed to be in the area of Washington, PA.
  Anyone with information regarding his whe
  
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• West Hills Meals on Wheels keeps rolling

  24-01-2021 06:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  You’ve heard about essential workers. The one staffer and many volunteers at West Hills Meals on Wheels are essential to the older folks in Coraopolis, Neville Island, Moon and Crescent
  
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• Massoud Scores 31 With 8 3’s, Wake Forest Beats Pitt 76-75

  24-01-2021 06:31
  
  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Ismael Massoud had a career-high 31 points and made 8 of 10 from 3-point range, Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes earned the first ACC win of his coaching career, and the Demon Deacons beat Pittsburgh 76-75.
  The Demon Deacons never led until Jonah Antonio made it 60-57 with 9:45 left on the second of his three straight 3-pointers.
  The Panthers had a 10-1 run to cut the deficit to one and forced a turnover with 5.3 seconds left that gave them an inbounds play from th
  
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• ‘A Pandemic Within A Pandemic:’ Domestic Violence Cases Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic

  24-01-2021 05:32
  
  Warning: This article contains descriptions of domestic violence and may be difficult for some to read.
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – One in three women and one in four men have experienced physical violence from an intimate partner.Danielle Krout, a former TV news reporter in Johnstown is one of them.“When came to covering domestic violence cases, it always hit home for me because nobody knew on the other side of that screen, I was covering up bruises myself,” Krout said.Successful and
  
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• McBride’s 18 Points Help WVU Beat Kansas State 69-47

  24-01-2021 02:35
  
  MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Miles McBride scored 18 points to help No. 14 West Virginia beat Kansas State 69-47 on Saturday in the Mountaineers’ first game in two weeks because of COVID-19 protocols.
  Jalen Bridges added 12 points and Taz Sherman had 10 for West Virginia (10-4, 3-3 Big 12).
  “I thought we were a bit rusty offensively, but defensively we stepped up and played one of our best games of the year,” McBride said. “We’ve been watching a lot of film and gett
  
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• 23rd Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Looks To Bring People Of All Backgrounds Together

  24-01-2021 01:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After one of the most racially charged years we’ve seen in the country, the 23rd Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is meant to bring together people of all backgrounds and build a movement for justice.
  “We don’t all have to believe in the same good things, but we have to take what we believe in and use it towards a common goal,” said Kevin Jarbo.
  The summit is trying to bridge the gap of a divided country, but groups locally are focusing on home a
  
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• Federal Trade Commission Warning Consumers Of ‘Brushing’ Package Delivery Scam

  24-01-2021 00:57
  
  (CNN) — Most people who buy things online just have to worry about their deliveries being delayed or never arriving. But some people are dealing with a different problem altogether: getting weird stuff like hair clippers, face creams, and sunglasses they never even ordered at all.
  The Federal Trade Commission and cyber experts have been warning consumers about these deliveries, which can be part of something known as “brushing” scams.
  Here’s how these scams work: Third-pa
  
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• State Rep. Ed Gainey launches official mayoral campaign

  24-01-2021 00:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  n the same year he was sworn-in to the Pennsylvania state House, Ed Gainey endorsed a young councilman for mayor of the state's largest city. Now, he wants to unseat him.
  
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• At summit on racial justice, parallels seen between Jonny Gammage, George Floyd cases

  24-01-2021 00:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  This year’s summit, titled “Rise, Revolt, Repeat: Building Sustained Movements for Justice,” was moved online Friday and Saturday due to the pandemic.
  
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