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• Police: Man In Critical Condition After Being Stabbed In The Neck

  14-02-2021 22:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was stabbed in the neck in Brighton Heights Sunday afternoon, according to Pittsburgh Police.Police say they first received reports of the stabbing in the 3800 block of California Avenue around 3:15 p.m.The victim was transported to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition, according to police.
  Police also say that they received reports that a suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.Pittsburgh Police continue to investigate.
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• Animal Shelter Uses Speed Dating To Get Longtime Residents Adopted For Valentine’s Day

  14-02-2021 22:13
  
  By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
  (CNN) — An animal shelter in Auburn, Alabama, is spicing up Valentine’s Day for its animals by matching them with potential owners in a unique way.
  The Lee County Humane Society launched a two-day event on Saturday called Love Unleashed to help bring fur friends and possible owners together.
  “This has been something that has been in the works for a few months now,” Kaitlyn Newell, the society’s programs assistant, told CNN. “We wanted
  
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• Judge: Pennsylvania Woman Ordered To Jail Pulled Knife, Stabbed Herself

  14-02-2021 21:26
  
  EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A judge says a woman told that she had violated her bail conditions and would be sent to jail pulled out a hidden knife and stabbed herself last week in his eastern Pennsylvania courtroom.
  Northampton County District Judge Robert Hawke said the 59-year-old Easton woman was conscious and alert as she was being taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest after Thursday’s events. Officials said she was expected to recover.
  Authorities said the defendant was in court o
  
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• Winter Storm Warning Issued For Pittsburgh Area Ahead Of Expected Major Overnight Snowfall

  14-02-2021 19:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Pittsburgh area.
  The warning will be in effect from 1:00 a.m. on Monday through 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.WINTER STORM WARNINGS have been issued for most of the area, with a few winter weather advisories sprinkled in.ICE & SNOW are looking to cause significant impacts to the early part of the week.@RonSmileyWx @KristinEmery @MaryOursWX and I will have you covered on @KDKA! pic.t
  
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• City Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. Public Works Crews Preparing For Upcoming Winter Storm

  14-02-2021 18:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As a winter storm is bearing down on Western Pennsylvania, public works crews from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County say they are preparing to deal with the wintry conditions the storm will likely bring.
  The storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the area with significant snow accumulation and possible ice.
  The City of Pittsburgh’s Public Works department is planning to have over 50 trucks out, salting roads and plowing roads
  
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• Cute Critters Celebrate Valentine’s Day At The Brookfield Zoo

  14-02-2021 17:00
  
  CHICAGO (CBS) — Valentine’s Day arrived a little early at the Brookfield Zoo, where several animals enjoyed heart-shaped treats.
  (Credit: Brookfield Zoo)
  The items were prepared by the animal care staff at the zoo.
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  Norman, the western lowland gorilla, and a six-year-old Cape porcupine enjoyed cute red heart-shaped treats made of biscuit and gelatin.
  (Credit: Brookfield Zoo)
  Grey seals – includeing Peanut, Georgie and Kiinaq – really liked the
  
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• Local Churches Changing Ash Wednesday Plans, Procedures Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

  14-02-2021 16:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ash Wednesday is just a few days away and local churches are making changes to keep everyone safe.
  Faith Lutheran Church and Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak will host their annual “Ash and Dash” on Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  This year, the churches will distribute small cloth patches will ash crosses on them.
  Actual ashes will be available after 9:00 a.m. and throughout the rest of the day.
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• ‘It Was Just Magic’: Couple Reunites After 53 Years Apart, Finds Biological Daughter

  14-02-2021 16:30
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Denny and Karen Vinar were teenagers when they fell in love. The couple had a baby when Karen was 15 and gave the little girl up for adoption. Then, they too, were forced to go their separate ways. But more than 50 years later something remarkable happened.
  “I only lived two blocks from the school, so he would walk me home after school practically every day,” said Karen Vinar.
  In 1961 it seemed like Karen and Denny would be together forever.
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• Man Tased By Police, Arrested After Assaulting Officer Along Liberty Avenue

  14-02-2021 16:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was tased and arrested early Sunday morning after assaulting a Pittsburgh Police officer.
  Police say the man approached an officer who was parked inside his vehicle along Liberty Avenue early Sunday morning.
  When he approached the vehicle, he asked to file a police report and started punching the window.
  At this point, the officer go out of the vehicle and was hit in the the chest by the man.
  The officer and man got into an altercation while
  
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• Funeral Arrangements Planned For California Borough Police Chief Timothy Sheehan

  14-02-2021 15:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friends and family of a local police chief who died last week will say goodbye to him in the coming days.
  Chief Timothy Sheehan served California Borough as a police officer and firefighter for more than 13 years.
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  A viewing and firefighter services will be held on Tuesday at the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department.
  His funeral will take place Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
   
  
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• ‘The Message Of Love Continues Now’: Service Projects Honor Those Who Died In Parkland School Shooting

  14-02-2021 15:00
  
  PARKLAND (CBSMiami) – Sunday, Feb. 14, marks three years since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
  All week long, Broward County Public Schools have been participating in a variety of volunteer and community service activities in remembrance of the 17 students and staff lost and those who were injured during the Parkland school tragedy.
  Friday, Feb. 12, at 10:17 a.m., the entire district observed a moment of reflection to honor and remember the victims.
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• Pittsburgh Police Cruiser Crashes Into North Side Home

  14-02-2021 14:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Police cruiser has crashed into a home on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
  The crash happened along Milroy Street around 6:30 a.m.
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  It’s unclear if the morning icy road conditions were the cause of the crash or if anyone was injured.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Safety Officials Urge Motorists To Avoid Driving Amid Icy Road Conditions

  14-02-2021 14:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As morning road conditions became icy and dangerous, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials issued a warning to area motorists.
  The Public Safety department said Sunday morning they were “urging all motorists to avoid driving in the city unless it is an emergency.”URGENT ALERT!
  Public Safety is urging all motorists to avoid driving in the city unless it is an emergency.
  The roads are extremely icy and dangerous.Police, Fire and EMS are res
  
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• Police Safely Locate George Booker, Previously Reported Missing 51-Year-Old Man

  14-02-2021 13:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police have safely located a missing 51-year-old “at-risk” man.
  Police say George Booker has safely been located.UPDATE:Missing person, George Booker, has been located and is safe.Thank you to the media and the public for sharing the information. pic.twitter.com/VMcpobTQHZ
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) February 14, 2021He had been reported missing on Friday.
  
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• Winter Weather: One-Two Punch Storm System To Bring Heavy Snowfall, Ice Accumulation To Pittsburgh Area

  14-02-2021 13:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dry air moves in today, so it’ll be a quiet, cloudy day before some big snow totals for the start of the week arrive.
  The several waves of snow we are seeing arrive overnight and will last through Tuesday morning!
  Winter Storm Watches are in effect starting at 1:00 a.m. Monday morning and will be in effect until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Snow arrives late tonight and will be heavy through the morning commute leaving many with 2-3&Prime
  
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• Crews Battle Blaze At House Fire In Homewood

  14-02-2021 12:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Firefighters responded early Sunday morning to the scene of a house fire in Homewood.
  Crews were called out to the scene along Hamilton Avenue just before 5:30 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  No injuries have been reported.
  There’s no word on what caused the fire to start.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Crews Battle Blaze At Art House In Homewood

  14-02-2021 12:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Firefighters responded early Sunday morning to the scene of the Art House in Homewood.
  Crews were called out to the scene along Hamilton Avenue just before 5:30 a.m. Sunday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  There’s no word on what caused the fire to start.
  The Hamilton Avenue was created in 2013. It was flipped from an abandoned home and turned into a space for children and the community to learn about art.In an Instagram post, the owner said that there
  
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• View the map: Where to find a fish fry in Western Pennsylvania

  14-02-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Get ready for fried and baked fish, pierogies, haluski and other non-meat dishes served up by churches and fraternal organizations during Lent.
  
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• Taking coal waste to the Casselman

  14-02-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  Questions  raised about whether Heritage Coal’s proposed gob pile near Meyersdale will help or harm Casselman River water quality
  
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• Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission tool identifies potential transportation centers in 10-county region

  14-02-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The computerized storymap developed by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission shows at least 36 sites for consolidated transit centers.
  
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• ‘Play It Forward’: Program Gives Instruments To Music Students

  14-02-2021 05:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Music is a class subject that some students shy away from. It may not be because they’re not interested, but rather don’t have the financial means to participate.
  Playing an instrument can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Saturday morning at Pittsburgh’s West End, two organizations got together to provide students the opportunity to grow musically.
  Louis Lynn is the Middle School Band Director at Highlands School District and is thrilled to b
  
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• ‘Irritating’: Allegheny County Health Department Website Crashes, COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Go In Minutes

  14-02-2021 05:23
  
  CASTLE SHANON, Pa. (KDKA) – Frustration over getting the coronavirus vaccine continues in our area. The Allegheny County Health Department’s website crashed Saturday morning while residents were trying to register for an upcoming vaccination clinic.
  “Very frustrating, very irritating. I was upset,” said Cindy Weisser.
  At 9 a.m. Saturday, Weisser and many others jumped onto the Allegheny County Health Department’s website. They were hoping to register for a vaccinati
  
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• Salt Truck Crashes In Carrick Amid Reports Of Icy Roads

  14-02-2021 04:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Reports of icy roads are coming in, and it caused a salt truck to crash in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood.NWS Pittsburgh says it’s getting reports of icy conditions across the area, saying black ice is hard to see and makes roads — especially bridges and overpasses — slippery.
  Reports of freezing drizzle across the region tonight… please be careful! @KDKA https://t.co/eyb5f17om3
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• Icy Roads Cause Salt Truck Crash In Carrick

  14-02-2021 04:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Reports of icy roads are coming in, and it caused a salt truck to crash in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood.NWS Pittsburgh says it’s getting reports of icy conditions across the area, saying black ice is hard to see and makes roads — especially bridges and overpasses — slippery.
  Reports of freezing drizzle across the region tonight… please be careful! @KDKA https://t.co/eyb5f17om3
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmer
  
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• Icy Roads Causes Salt Truck Crash In Carrick

  14-02-2021 04:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Reports of icy roads are coming in, and it caused a salt truck to crash in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood.NWS Pittsburgh says it’s getting reports of icy conditions across the area, saying black ice is hard to see and makes roads — especially bridges and overpasses — slippery.
  Reports of freezing drizzle across the region tonight… please be careful! @KDKA https://t.co/eyb5f17om3
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• Williams Carries Oakland Over Robert Morris 86-81

  14-02-2021 03:06
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Rashad Williams had 23 points as Oakland narrowly beat Robert Morris 86-81 on Saturday.
  Daniel Oladapo had 19 points and seven rebounds for Oakland (9-16, 9-9 Horizon League). Micah Parrish added 18 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Moore had eight assists and six rebounds.
  Jon Williams scored a career-high 22 points and had six assists for the Colonials (4-12, 3-10). Dante Treacy added 16 points and seven assists. Charles Bain had 12 points and seven rebounds.
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• Penn State Football Recruit Finishes Senior Year At North Allegheny Playing Basketball

  14-02-2021 02:28
  
  MCCANDLESS, Pa. (KDKA) – Last October, North Allegheny star Khalil Dinkins verbally committed to play football at Penn State for the next four years. But for the next few months, he’s committed to play a different sport in Wexford.
  Many in Dinkins’ (big) shoes would simply focus on football, but this past year has opened his eyes to making the most of opportunities.
  “It’s very important to finish out your senior year,” Dinkins said. “With all of the COVI
  
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• North Allegheny Football Star Commits To Penn State, But Finishes Senior Year Playing Basketball

  14-02-2021 02:28
  
  MCCANDLESS, Pa. (KDKA) – Last October, North Allegheny star Khalil Dinkins verbally committed to play football at Penn State for the next four years. But for the next few months, he’s committed to play a different sport in Wexford.
  Many in Dinkins’ (big) shoes would simply focus on football, but this past year has opened his eyes to making the most of opportunities.
  “It’s very important to finish out your senior year,” Dinkins said. “With all of the COVI
  
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• 2 Killed In Late Night, Early Morning House Fires

  14-02-2021 01:55
  
  By: KDKA’s Bryant Reed
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two fires overnight, one in Washington County and the other in Allegheny, left two dead.The first happened late Friday night in the city of Washington, the other in the early hours Saturday morning in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood.
  In Washington, Karen Campbell was pronounced dead on arrival. She had just laid down to sleep before her home gave way to the flames.“Her son, he’s actually her caregiver, he put her
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Ask State To Allow Fans Into PPG Paints Arena At 25% Capacity

  14-02-2021 01:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Since the start of the NHL’s season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made requests to Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health to allow fans into PPG Paints Arena at 25% capacity, according to the Trib.
  The Trib reports the team presented a plan to the state for when it’s deemed safe and appropriate to open PPG Paints Arena.The arena’s website says the seating capacity of the venue is 18,387 for hockey games. At 25%,
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch Issued With Freezing Drizzle, Inches Of Snow Forecasted

  14-02-2021 00:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With the possibility of freezing drizzle and freezing fog in the forecast, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the Pittsburgh area.
  It’s in effect until 4 a.m. Sunday and covers Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Indiana, Greene, Fayette, Westmoreland and Washington counties in our area.
  A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued to cover the hazard of freezing drizzle/rain and freezing fog overnight. Please drive with care, with light precipitation it
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch Issued Ahead Of Freezing Drizzle And Snow

  14-02-2021 00:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With the possibility of freezing drizzle and freezing fog in the forecast, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the Pittsburgh area.
  It’s in effect until 4 a.m. Sunday and covers Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong and Washington counties in our area.NWS Pittsburgh has also issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of our area on Monday and Tuesday, and they’re forecasting up to a foot of snow.
  The Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Monday at 1 a.m. a
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch Issued Ahead Of Freezing Drizzle And Lots Of Snow

  14-02-2021 00:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With the possibility of freezing drizzle and freezing fog in the forecast, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the Pittsburgh area.
  It’s in effect until 4 a.m. Sunday and covers Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Indiana, Greene, Fayette, Westmoreland and Washington counties in our area.
  A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued to cover the hazard of freezing drizzle/rain and freezing fog overnight. Please drive with care, with light precipitation it
  
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