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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 3-Day Total Of 6,893 Cases, 54 Deaths

  16-02-2021 23:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting a three-day total of 6,893 more cases of Coronavirus and 54 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 899,237 since Saturday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  There are 2,447 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 504 patients are in the ICU.
  The statewide death toll has risen to 23,126.
  There are 3,783,099
  
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• PPG Place Ice Rink Extends Season

  16-02-2021 23:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The ice rink at PPG Place isn’t closing quite yet.The outdoor rink is extending its season and will be open every day through Feb. 28. After that, it’ll be open March 5 through March 7, then March 12 through March 14.Admission will be limited, people in line have to stand six feet apart, masks must be work at all times and there will be temperature checks before entering the skate rental area.Tickets can be bought online.
  
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• ‘Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A CBS Primetime Special’ Set To Air March 7th

  16-02-2021 23:07
  
  (CBS) – CBS announced today Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A CBS Primetime Special, featuring Oprah Winfrey as she sits down with Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for an intimate conversation for an exclusive primetime special to air Sunday, March 7th at 8:00 PM, ET/PT, only on CBS (followed by global distribution).
  Winfrey will speak with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, moth
  
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• Boston Barber Seriously Injured After Stabbing Himself In Freak Accident; Client, Colleagues Jump Into Action

  16-02-2021 22:59
  
  BOSTON (CBS) – A Boston barber is lucky to be alive after he accidentally stabbed himself in the chest with his own pair of shears. Steve Silva, 29, was cutting Max Cohen’s hair when he tripped and fell on top of the shears.
  “He was walking around the back of the chair and all of a sudden he’s on the floor. I look down and I see blood. He says ‘oh my God, I stabbed myself’ and pulls a set of scissors out of his chest,” Cohen told WBZ-TV.
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• Child Care Facilities Call On Pennsylvania Lawmakers For Financial Assistance

  16-02-2021 22:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For about an hour Tuesday morning, several early child care facilities made their pitch to a bipartisan group of state senators for change.
  When the pandemic started almost a year ago, child care subsidies were modified for reimbursement based on enrollment and not attendance. In September, it changed back to the attendance base.
  “But with providers seeing decreases as much as 50 percent, those payments are not enough to sustain them through this crisis,” sa
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting That Injures 1 On Pittsburgh’s North Side

  16-02-2021 22:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Tuesday.Police temporarily closed East Ohio Street near Middle Street as a precaution after, sources tell KDKA, a gunfight outside of North Shore Teez. Sources told KDKA that a witness saw a teenager standing in the doorway of the business, and someone starting shooting at the teen, who fired back before running out a backdoor of the business.When law enforcement arrived on th
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting On Pittsburgh’s North Side

  16-02-2021 22:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting on Pittsburgh’s North Side.Police have closed East Ohio Street near Middle Street as a precaution.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Budget Hearings Begin With Gov. Tom Wolf’s Tax Plan Center Stage

  16-02-2021 21:22
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawmakers kicked off budget hearings Tuesday as the Pennsylvania state government faces a multibillion-dollar revenue gap — a hangover from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — and Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to raise the state income tax takes center stage.
  Democrats defended Wolf’s proposal, which is structured to shift the burden to higher earners, at the first House Appropriations Committee hearing, saying it would cut taxes for lower-income wo
  
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• Beloved Detroit Media Icon Dies Day After Getting COVID Vaccine; Autopsy To Determine Cause

  16-02-2021 21:20
  
  (CBS DETROIT) – Karen Hudson-Samuels’ career in broadcast journalism spanned over four decades in Detroit.
  After making her name at WGPR-TV as an anchor, producer and news director, the historian and journalist used her vision to create one of the biggest accomplishments of her lifetime. To preserve the history of the country’s first black-owned and operated television station, WGPR, Samuels worked tirelessly to bring the William V. Banks broadcast museum to life.
  “W
  
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• ‘Talking Isn’t Usually Enough’: New MTV Documentary ‘Each And Every Day’ Addresses Teen Mental Health & Suicide

  16-02-2021 20:46
  
  (CBS Local)– The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but it has been particularly hard for teenagers and kids across America. A new MTV documentary from award-winning filmmaker Alexandra Shiva called “Each and Every Day” examines the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Generation Z.
  The documentary premieres on MTV Tuesday, February 16 at 9pm EST/PST and Shiva talks with nine kids who have attempted suicide or had suicidal thoughts. The film feature
  
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• ‘Talking Isn’t Usually Enough’: New MTV Documentary ‘Each And Every Day Addresses Teen Mental Health & Suicide

  16-02-2021 20:46
  
  (CBS Local)– The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but it has been particularly hard for teenagers and kids across America. A new MTV documentary from award-winning filmmaker Alexandra Shiva called “Each and Every Day” examines the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Generation Z.
  The documentary premieres on MTV Tuesday, February 16 at 9pm EST/PST and Shiva talks with nine kids who have attempted suicide or had suicidal thoughts. The film feature
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Hire Grady Brown As Secondary Coach

  16-02-2021 20:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Grady Brown as the secondary coach.Brown was named the cornerbacks coach at the University of Houston earlier this month, but he’s moving on for this position with the Steelers.He’s coming from the college ranks, where he’s served in multiple roles at a handful of schools.The Pittsburgh Steelers have made several changes to their coaching staff during this offseason after a disappointing postsea
  
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• Suspect In Custody After Shots Fired At Braddock Police Officer

  16-02-2021 20:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) – A suspect is in custody after shots were fired at a Braddock police officer.
  911 dispatchers confirmed shots were fired at an officer in the 200 block of Reeves Way Tuesday afternoon. The officer was not injured.BREAKING —> Dispatch confirms that shots were fired at a Braddock Police officer on Reeves Way. 911 says officer is not injured. Multiple agencies on scene searching for a suspect. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Ep2zGmyZF6
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• Shots Fired At Braddock Police Officer

  16-02-2021 20:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) – Shots have been fired at a Braddock police officer.
  911 dispatchers confirmed shots were fired at an officer in the 200 block of Reeves Way. The officer was not injured.
  Police are now searching the area for the gunman.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• USA Today: Pittsburgh Pirates Will Win Just 57 Games This Season

  16-02-2021 20:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In its annual projections, USA Today Sports predicts the Pirates will win just 57 games this season.
  According to a six-person panel, the Pirates will go 57-105 during this shortened season.
  “It may be worse than it looks for the Pirates, whose shortened-season .317 win percentage translates to 51-111 over 162 games. And that’s before they traded Joe Musgrove,” USA Today says.
  The Bucs will open the 2021 season on the road on Apr
  
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• Beloved Detroit Media Icon Karen Hudson-Samuels Dies

  16-02-2021 20:07
  
  (CBS DETROIT) – Karen Hudson-Samuels’ career in broadcast journalism spanned over four decades in Detroit.
  After making her name at WGPR-TV as an anchor, producer and news director, the historian and journalist used her vision to create one of the biggest accomplishments of her lifetime. To preserve the history of the country’s first black-owned and operated television station, WGPR, Samuels worked tirelessly to bring the William V. Banks broadcast museum to life.
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• Beloved Detroit Media Icon Dies One Day After Taking COVID Vaccine

  16-02-2021 20:07
  
  (CBS DETROIT) – Karen Hudson-Samuels’ career in broadcast journalism spanned over four decades in Detroit.
  After making her name at WGPR-TV as an anchor, producer and news director, the historian and journalist used her vision to create one of the biggest accomplishments of her lifetime. To preserve the history of the country’s first black-owned and operated television station, WGPR, Samuels worked tirelessly to bring the William V. Banks broadcast museum to life.
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• CDC Issues Warning, Links Certain Cheeses With Multi-State Listeria Outbreak

  16-02-2021 19:54
  
  By Andrea Diaz, CNN
  (CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso fresco, queso blanco and queso panela.
  According to the CDC, the Food and Drug Administration and state officials, these cheeses are a likely source of an outbreak that put seven people in the hospital in Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Virginia.
  “People who are not at higher risk of severe illness should make s
  
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• Apple Offering Free Repairs For Smartwatch Charging Problem

  16-02-2021 19:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Apple says it will fix a problem with some of its older smartwatches for free.
  Some Apple Watch 5s and Apple Watch SE no longer charge.
  The company says three iOS updates may have caused the problem.
  The company says a new update should fix the problem, but if your watch still isn’t working, Apple has set up a site to send in your watch for a free repair.
  Click here for more information on how to get yours repaired.
  
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• Armed Robbery Suspect Charged In Deadly New Castle Shooting

  16-02-2021 19:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) – A man arrested for an armed robbery at a pharmacy in New Castle is now facing charges in a deadly shooting.
  New Castle Police say Jordan Perretti was arrested in 39-year-old Jason Miles’ death. Police say Miles was shot several times in an alleyway off Marshal Avenue earlier this month.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Through the investigation, detectives learned there was a connection between the homicide and a robbery at CVS a day earlier.
  Police say
  
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• 56th ACM Awards To Air Live From Nashville For The Second Consecutive Year

  16-02-2021 19:32
  
  (CBS) – Earlier today it was announced that the 56th Academy Of Country Music Awards will head back to Nashville. The 56th ACM Awards will be broadcast live from three iconic country music venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe, Sunday, April 18th from 8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT, only on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, ViacomCBS’ upcoming global streaming service.
  “We’re thrilled to return to music city&
  
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• ‘Unifying America’ Comes To CBS On February 17th

  16-02-2021 19:04
  
  (CBS) – CBS News’ original series “Unifying America,” which features stories about people who are trying to cross the racial, cultural and social divides that separate so many Americans, is being expanded to CBS Television Stations. The partnership between CBS News and the CBS-owned stations will deliver impactful reporting that showcases how people from multi-generational and multicultural perspectives are having tough conversations and uniting to overcome racism, bully
  
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• Kron Moore On BET’s ‘The Oval’ & Playing Victoria Franklin: ‘My Life Literally Changed Overnight’

  16-02-2021 18:55
  
  (CBS Local)– After a hugely successful first season, “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” returns to BET for season two on Tuesday, February 16. While Kron Moore has been an actor for a long time, she’s never had a part like Victoria Franklin that has changed her life so dramatically.
  The BET star has been recognized as Victoria Franklin everywhere from the airport in Atlanta, Georgia to a random Mexican restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. The series became the number one new
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Storm Watch Issued For Parts Of Westmoreland, Fayette Counties With Up To 10 Inches Of Snow Forecasted

  16-02-2021 18:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the higher elevations of Westmoreland and Fayette counties and down into parts of West Virginia with as much of 10 inches of snow in the forecast.
  It goes into effect late Wednesday night through Friday morning and impacts a sliver of NWS Pittsburgh’s area southeast of the city.
  A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Thursday into Friday morning due to an incoming winter system.Use the following res
  
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• COVID-19 In Allegheny County: People 65 And Older Line Up For Vaccine At Health Department’s Castle Shannon Clinic

  16-02-2021 18:35
  
  CASTLE SHANON, Pa. (KDKA) – The weather cooperated for the 800 people who made a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Allegheny County’s new Castle Shannon vaccination clinic. The clinic was appointment-only and for people 65 and older.“This is kind of a blessing I guess,” said John Schaupp.It was a blessing for Schaupp and his wife Diane of Plum.“We were just reaching out to wherever. Listening to neighbors and friends. Looking at different links,” he said.They sa
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 199 New Coronavirus Cases, 1 Additional Death

  16-02-2021 17:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 199 new Coronavirus cases and one additional death.
  Of the newly reported cases, 105 are confirmed from 631 PCR tests. There are 94 probable cases.
  The dates of positive tests range from Feb. 8-15.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 1 year to 88 years with a median age of 40 years.
  There have been 73,598 total cases and 4,680 total hospitalizations in Allegheny County since th
  
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• South Park Man Tased, Arrested After Fleeing Police In Bethel Park

  16-02-2021 15:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — A 28-year-old man was arrested and is facing numerous charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop in Bethel Park last week.
  Police say that 28-year-old Michael Wittman fled police and ran into a nearby neighborhood after being stopped last Thursday.
  (Courtesy: Bethel Park Police)
  Police chased him and subdued him using a Taser.
  After being subdued and detained, police detected a strong odor of alcohol and found cocaine, marijuana, cash, an
  
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• Tom Brady ‘Disgraced’ Super Bowl Trophy During Parade And Owes Apology, Creator’s Daughter Says

  16-02-2021 15:15
  
  BOSTON (CBS) – Not everyone is laughing about Tom Brady’s infamous trophy toss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl boat parade.
  Brady was a social media hit on Thursday when he took the Lombardi trophy and heaved it from his boat. The trophy soared dangerously over the water and landed safely into the hands of tight end Cameron Brate in a nearby boat."DAD, NO!"pic.twitter.com/1MbYqtvRrO
  — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 11, 2021Lorraine Grohs is the daught
  
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• PTL Links: February 16, 2021

  16-02-2021 15:03
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Dr. Lori
  Dr. Lori on YouTube
  Downtown Art Works
  Penguin’s Trivia Night
  Hays Bald Eagle Cam
  Party Cake Shop
  S&D Polish Deli
  Canine Companions for Independence
  Penguin on Facebook
  Penguin on Twitter
  CCI on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• AMBER Alert Canceled, State Police Say 17-Year-Old Stephnie White Found Safe

  16-02-2021 14:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police have canceled an AMBER Alert for a 17-year-old girl from southern New York who went missing here in Western Pennsylvania.
  Stephnie White, 17, had last been seen in the area of Route 8 in Harrisville, Butler County.
  According to state police, White was reportedly abducted by 50-year-old Micheal Mesko.RE:AMBER ALERT: Stephnie White has been safely located. Thank you for the RTs
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) Febru
  
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• Ice Melt, Snow Shovels Hard To Come By In Some Areas

  16-02-2021 14:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a mad dash right now to find shovels and salt.
  Salt and shovels were in stock Monday at the Best Feeds Garden Center along Babcock Boulevard in Ross, but that’s not the case everywhere.
  We called around and found only a handful of stores with supplies remaining.
  If you live in the South Hills, Evey True Value Hardware still had 100 bags of salt and shovels.
  The Home Depot in Bridgeville had dozens of shovels.
  Other stores with supplies include:The Home
  
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• Sun Coach Lines No Longer Authorized To Transport South Allegheny Students

  16-02-2021 13:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In a letter sent to parents, the South Allegheny School District provided an update on its busing situation.
  The district says following a judge’s order, Sun Coach Lines will no longer be authorized to transport students.
  The district says alternative transportation is being provided for special needs students and is now looking for a new service to transport all students.
  Related stories:South Allegheny School District Parents Left Frustrat
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Winter Storm Warning Behind Us, Ice And Re-Freezing The Next Concern

  16-02-2021 13:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The winter storm warning that had been in place for the Pittsburgh area has expired.
  They have scaled back the warning though as it was originally expected to last through 1:00 p.m.
  At this point, the concern for the next few hours will be with icy conditions and issues coming from ice on lines.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Once temperatures hit 32 degrees, they will be below freezing for the rest of the day.
  While we didn’t see a lot of snow on Monday, we
  
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• Row House Cinema's Sweded Film Festival goes virtual — and national

  16-02-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The pandemic presented an opportunity for Row House to expand Sweded’s reach from just Pittsburgh to aspiring filmmakers nationwide.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigating Overnight Larimer Shooting

  16-02-2021 12:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A juvenile male was shot in the thigh overnight in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood.
  Police say officers responded to a 911 call or a person having been shot at the intersection of Larimer Avenue and Auburn Street around 1:30 a.m.
  Officers arrived at the scene and found a juvenile male who had been shot in the thigh.
  They helped render first aid until paramedics arrived. The juvenile was taken to an area hospital and last was reported to be
  
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• Firefighter Treated For Dehydration While Battling McCandless House Fire

  16-02-2021 11:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCCANDLESS (KDKA) — A firefighter was treated for dehydration early Tuesday morning after responding to a house fire in McCandless.
  The fire broke out along Windmill Lane.BREAKING— house fire in McCandless along Windmill Lane. Fire now out. House unoccupied. No injuries but a firefighter was checked for dehydration. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/QjSrXT5PgJ
  — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) February 16, 2021Crews were able to put the fire out and no one was injured
  
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• Freezing Rain, Icy Conditions A Cause For Concern As Winter Storm Moves Through Pittsburgh Area

  16-02-2021 11:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Amy Wadas and Lindsay Ward
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The potential for black ice and untreated roads made for the potential to turn the morning commute into a dicey drive or ride.
  KDKA’s Lindsay Ward took to the roadways in the Mobile Weather Lab while Amy Wadas monitored public transit concerns at Station Square.
  Near Zelienople, roadways were wet with some icy spots.
  Watch as KDKA’s Lindsay Ward reports: 
  At Station Square early Tuesday morning, trains were
  
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• Exercising Caution As Power Outages Arise During Winter Storms, Icy Conditions

  16-02-2021 10:57
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — As anticipated, ice from the storm has caused scattered power outages across the region.
  FirstEnergy’s Todd Meyers says resist the temptation to attack that downed tree that wiped out the power line coming to your home.
  “Any wires on the ground, you need to assume are live energized power lines. And so you need to stay away from those lines they don’t need to be sputtering and blowing wind sparks for them to be live.”
  Once you call your utility c
  
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• Carnegie Science Center’s Annual Snowball Day Celebration Returns

  16-02-2021 09:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An annual Carnegie Science Center tradition is back!
  The Science Center wants you to save a snowball now in exchange for a discounted ticket later.
  All you have to do is go out and make a snowball and save it in your freezer.
  You’ll be able to take it to the Science Center on Sunday, June 20 and receive a discounted ticket for $5.
  You’ll also get to launch your snowball from a cannon at the snowball launch site.
  
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• Ivan Hull, Former Crafton Borough Police Captain Passes Away

  16-02-2021 09:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CRAFTON BOROUGH (KDKA) — The Crafton Borough Police Department is mourning the loss of a former captain.
  Ivan Hull passed away on Friday.
  He served with the department for 34 years before retirement in 1997.
  He also served as the Mayor of Crafton Borough from 2002 to 2005.
  
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• Pa. State Senator To Resign To Join Congressman’s Office

  16-02-2021 08:39
  
  SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania state senator has announced plans to resign his seat to join the office of a fellow Democratic congressman representing northeastern Pennsylvania.
  State Sen. John Blake is to begin his new role in the office of U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., on March 8.
  A joint announcement said Blake is to work on economic development initiatives in the commonwealth’s 8th congressional district, which includes portions of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Lead NHL In Local TV Ratings Through First Month Of Season

  16-02-2021 08:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After one month of play this season, the Penguins have the best local TV ratings in the NHL.
  According to the latest figures reported by the Sports Business Journal, the Penguins’ games on AT&T SportsNet rating of 7.88 are the best in the NHL among all teams based in the United States.
  “We have the greatest fans in hockey,” said James Santilli, the team’s Chief Experience Officer. “The loyalty and passion they sho
  
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• Pittsburgh To Push For Roberto Clemente Crash Site To Be Added To National Register Of Historic Places

  16-02-2021 05:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh wants the federal government to recognize the site of Roberto Clemente’s death.
  Mayor Bill Peduto and Councilman Corey O’Connor say Loiza, Puerto Rico should be added to the National Register of Historic Places. That is where Clemente’s plane went down on New Year’s Eve 1972.
  The Pirates legend was trying to get food and supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
  
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• Former Bengals CB Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Accused Of Knocking Out Bouncer At Ohio Bar

  16-02-2021 03:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CINCINNATI, OHIO (KDKA) — Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones is accused of knocking out a bouncer at a bar in Ohio.
  According to TMZ, Jones was arrested Monday after he “punched and kicked” the Clutch OTR employee, “causing the bouncer to lose consciousness.” TMZ says records show he was booked at 1:54 a.m. and charged with one count of misdemeanor assault.
  Jones retired from the NFL following the 2018 season.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Lawmakers Push For Vaccine Registry Act

  16-02-2021 02:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Several state lawmakers want to streamline the coronavirus vaccine registration process.
  Representatives Pam Snyder and Austin Davis are two of the reps behind legislation that has now been introduced. The Vaccine Registry Act would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Health to create a database of people who are eligible to get the vaccine.It would also let people schedule appointments for themselves or others. The measure will likely go t
  
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• Winter Weather Impacts Tuesday Classes And Labs At Duquesne University

  16-02-2021 02:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Duquesne University says classes and labs before 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday will be held remotely due to the potential for icy conditions.
  Classes will resume on their normal schedule and operation after 10:50 a.m., the university says. All essential personnel must report as scheduled.Students in clinical rotations should check with their clinical sites for any updates and scheduling. (3/3)
  — Duquesne University (@duqedu) February 16, 2021From sn
  
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• Delay in census data could put transparency in Pa.’s redistricting process at risk

  16-02-2021 01:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lawmakers will likely get half as much time to draw the state’s new legislative and congressional maps, worrying advocates who have long fought for a more open process.
  
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• Western Pa. Republican County Chairs Oppose Sen. Toomey’s Vote To Convict Trump But Disagree On Censure Resolutions

  16-02-2021 01:32
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is feeling the backlash from fellow Republicans for his vote on Saturday to convict former President Donald Trump on the impeachment charge.
  On Monday evening, Westmoreland County Republicans are expected to consider a resolution of censure of Toomey. Not all Republicans agree this is the best action to take.
  Toomey has almost always voted for Trump’s policies and nominees and was criticized by Democrats for doing that. Now he’s fe
  
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• KDKA Investigates: New Federal Rule Designed To End Hospital ‘Sticker Shock’

  16-02-2021 01:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s called healthcare transparency.
  Patient rights advocated Cynthia Fisher wants Pittsburghers to know about a new federal rule designed to end hospital “sticker shock.”
  “When all the hospitals in the Pittsburgh area and outside of Pittsburgh show these prices, consumers will win. Consumers will benefit,” said Fisher.
  KDKA Investigator Meghan Schiller set out to discover what local hospitals are doing to comply with both the letter and sp
  
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• People Who Scheduled Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Fear Winter Weather May Force Them To Stay Home

  16-02-2021 00:44
  
  CASTLE SHANNON, PA (KDKA) — The second round of winter weather is heading in and could impact your travels.
  People who fought to get coronavirus vaccine appointments are now worried they may not be able to get to a clinic.
  The Allegheny County Health Department wants to make sure everyone who is scheduled for an appointment gets that dose safely.So if you can’t make it to your scheduled time, you’ll be classified as a “no-show.” Only on Monday and Tuesday will the &
  
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