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• Fallingwater To Reopen For Tours

  03-03-2021 23:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MILL RUN, Pa. (KDKA) – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater will reopen for tours this weekend.
  Visitors will be able to take exterior tours and other specialty tours starting March 6.
  They aren’t offering interior guided house tours yet because of restrictions, but they’ll gradually transition those back in as soon as they can.
  The house, designated as a National Historic Landmark and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Treasure, was built in 1935 and has be
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Make Changes To PPG Paints Arena As They Welcome Fans Back

  03-03-2021 23:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For the first time in a year, Penguins fans were allowed back into PPG Paints Arena.
  “There was only 2,800 people here but they’re Pittsburgh people. They sounded like 18,000 fans in most other cities,” Penguins CEO David Morehouse said.
  One of the big changes Pens fans will notice: everything is cashless. If you’re coming in to get a drink or a snack, you’ll be paying with your cards or your phone.
  “What use to be the bellying up to
  
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• Police: People Taken Into Custody At Allegheny Co. Hotel After Report Of Abduction

  03-03-2021 22:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say several people have been taken into custody at a hotel on Banksville Road after a report of an abduction.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officials are on the scene of the Days Inn hotel Wednesday. There were multiple police units, including SWAT, on the scene.Police say no one was hurt and everyone involved is accounted for.
  UPDATE: The scene is secure. Several people have been taken into custody following a report of an abduction. No one is hurt
  
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• NCAA Bracketology: University Of Illinois, Michigan Likely No. 1 Seeds, According To CBS Sports

  03-03-2021 22:39
  
  CHICAGO (CBS) – The Fighting Illini and the University of Michigan both are projected to be No. 1 seeds in the 2021 NCAA men’s college basketball tournament.
  Those are the findings of CBS Sports bracketology expert Jerry Palm, who also has Chicago’s Loyola University in the tournament at a No. 12 seed. The Illini are coming off a big win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, a 76-53 thrashing on Tuesday night.
  In addition to the Illini and the Wolverines, the Big Ten has a pair of No. 2
  
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• Police: Teen Flown To Hospital After School Fight In Indiana County

  03-03-2021 22:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HOMER CITY, Pa. (KDKA) – State police say a teenager had to be flown to the hospital after his classmate allegedly attacked him.According to police, it happened outside the Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School after the students, both 17-year-old boys, got off the bus Wednesday morning.The suspect allegedly punched and kicked his classmate, and police say they believe the victim was seriously injured. He was treated at the scene before being flown to the hospital,
  
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• 'Every day is a bonus day' for 100-year-old McDonald's worker

  03-03-2021 22:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ruthie Shuster, a team member at the McDonald’s Big Mac Museum in North Huntington, turns 100.
  
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• Catholic bishops tell faithful to avoid Johnson & Johnson vaccine if possible

  03-03-2021 22:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Bishops say flock should get COVID-19 vaccine but that Johnson & Johnson product has more direct ties to use of fetal cell lines
  
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• Heavy Police Presence At Hotel On Banksville Road

  03-03-2021 22:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There is a heavy police presence outside a hotel on Banksville Road.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officials are on the scene of the Days Inn hotel Wednesday. There are multiple police units on the scene.It is unclear why police are at the hotel.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Signs Bill To Deploy National Guard For Vaccine Distribution

  03-03-2021 21:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Wednesday that will deploy the National Guard to help with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
  “This bill will support the National Guard and other state agencies in the planning process for community vaccination clinics once supply of COVID-19 vaccines increases,” Gov. Wolf said in a press release. “This service will help further expedite getting vaccine to Pennsylvanians across the state.”
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Team With TikTok In First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership

  03-03-2021 20:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up with TikTok for a first-of-its-kind partnership aimed at growing their social media presence.
  According to the Penguins, the partnership is the first in which the short-form video app will be working with a professional sports franchise in order “to create custom content for advertising purposes outside of the platform.”
  The Penguins’ Vice President of Digital Andi Perelman said in a stateme
  
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• Diocese Of Pittsburgh Urges Catholics To Avoid Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

  03-03-2021 20:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says it agrees with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which raised moral concerns over the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
  Tuesday, a statement issued by chairmen of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committees on doctrine and abortion issues reiterated the moral concerns raised by Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis
  
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• Diocese Of Pittsburgh Discourages Catholics From Using Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

  03-03-2021 20:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says it agrees with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which raised moral concerns over the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
  Tuesday, a statement issued by chairmen of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committees on doctrine and abortion issues reiterated the moral concerns raised by Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis
  
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• Pennsylvania Police Chief’s Resignation Announced After Officer Arrested In Connection With Capitol Riot

  03-03-2021 19:52
  
  LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania township has announced the resignation of its police chief after an officer was charged with federal offenses stemming from the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former president Donald Trump over the results of the 2020 election.
  The North Cornwall Township board of supervisors said in a statement read at Tuesday night’s meeting that chief John Leahy had “voluntarily elected to resign his employment.” Leahy had been pl
  
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• It Happened Again! Watch As Pittsburgh Bald Eagle Knocked From Perch By Great Horned Owl

  03-03-2021 19:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s happened again!One of the bald eagles in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood found himself the victim of an attack while watching over the nest.
  Tuesday night a great horned owl once again swooped in and knocked the male bald eagle from his roost.This is the second time the owl has attacked.
  The male retreated to the nest after the strike, apparently no worse for the wear.Just last week the owl knocked the male bald eagle from its roos
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Groups Representing State Troopers, Corrections Officers Renew Calls For Vaccine Prioritization

  03-03-2021 19:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – After Gov. Tom Wolf moved teachers to the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, groups representing state troopers and corrections officers both renewed their calls for prioritization.
  The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association president issued a statement about the Wolf administration’s “refusal” to prioritize vaccination of troopers, saying 700 out of the state’s 4,300 troopers have been infected so far.
  “An outbreak
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 17 New Deaths, 186 Additional Cases

  03-03-2021 19:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 186 new Coronavirus cases and 17 additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 186 are confirmed from 660 PCR tests.
  The dates of positive tests range from Feb. 21 to March 2. Only one test was more than a week old.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 7 months to 94 years with a median age of 38 years.
  The county-wide death toll totals 1,686 after 17 new deaths were reported
  
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• ‘The Strip District Is Alive’: Ribbon-Cutting Held For 2 New Businesses At The Terminal

  03-03-2021 19:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s an exciting day in the Strip District as the ribbon was cut and two new businesses opened their doors at The Terminal.
  With a simple snip, On Par Now and City Grows are officially open for business.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Par Now is a locally-owned, all-inclusive golf instruction and practice facility. It offers an $86,000 putting green that has put view technology underneath it. On top of that, there’s a sand trap, a chipping area and golf simulators.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Vaccine Doses Administered Top 2.5M

  03-03-2021 18:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health says more than 2.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered.They say those more than 2.5 million shots break down to about 1.7 million first doses and more than 791,000 second doses.It comes as the state is also reporting 2,577 new Coronavirus cases and 69 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic has risen to 938,411 since Tuesday’
  
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• Third Stimulus Check: Why Your Next Relief Payment May Not Be $1,400

  03-03-2021 18:28
  
  (CBS Detroit) — A third stimulus check, as part of the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion relief package, is set to be discussed in the Senate. Aside from a $1,400 relief payment, the American Rescue Plan also features higher unemployment benefits, a bigger child tax credit and billions more dollars to stop the spread of COVID-19. These and other programs aim to support millions of Americans dealing with financial troubles brought on by the pandemic and support the economy as vacci
  
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• Former North Braddock And Blawnox Officer Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money Seized As Evidence

  03-03-2021 18:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BLAWNOX, Pa. (KDKA) – A former North Braddock and Blawnox officer pleaded guilty to stealing money seized as evidence.
  Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday that Joseph Lynn from McKeesport pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including theft and tampering with/fabricating physical evidence for stealing money during an investigation in Blawnox.
  “Joseph Lynn’s actions betray the hard work and integrity of the men and women in the North Braddock
  
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• Steelers Legend Terry Bradshaw Once Used Fake Name ‘Tom Brady’ To Check Into Hospital

  03-03-2021 17:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- Athletes have been using aliases to check into hotels, hospitals or make reservations at restaurants for years.It’s one of the tricks of the trade for them to try and avoid drawing attention to their presence on the road. For Pittsburgh Steelers legendary quarterback Terry Bradshaw, one of the aliases he used was the name of the newly crowned seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
  The Twitter account Quirky Research got the Internet talking Wednesday morning when it p
  
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• U.S. infrastructure improves slightly but still receives C- grade, civil engineers say

  03-03-2021 17:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  The C- grade is the first time the American Society of Civil Engineers has issued a grade above D in four-year reports started in 1998.
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Made Secret Visit To Stanford Researcher Who Studies Science Of Compassion

  03-03-2021 17:15
  
  STANFORD (KPIX) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were in the Bay Area February of 2020 right before the pandemic. It was for a secret visit of sorts to meet with Stanford University’s Dr. James Doty whose work focuses on the science of compassion.
  “They are one of the nicest, sweetest couples… very down to earth,” said Dr. Doty, founder of Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford Medicine.
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been outspo
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Formally Announces Teachers Can Jump The Line For Vaccine

  03-03-2021 17:04
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) — With growing emphasis on getting students back in schools, teachers and school staff will receive the first doses delivered to Pennsylvania of the newly approved one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Gov. Tom Wolf has announced.
  State officials expect 94,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to arrive this week.
  Wolf’s office says giving the vaccine to teachers and other school staff will “help protect school communities and get more stude
  
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• Dr. Dave Hnida Shares COVID Checklist As Parents Send Their Students Back To Classrooms

  03-03-2021 16:15
  
  (CBS4) – More school districts are returning to full in-person learning as they get middle and high schoolers back in classrooms. CBS Denver Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida said the current science shows schools have not really been vectors for the spread of coronavirus.
  (credit: Hyoung Chang/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
  Hnida also said the number of teachers being vaccinated is increasing as the level of COVID-19 is decreasing in communities, but he did point out having
  
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• Donor Accidentally Leaves $5,000 Cash In Jacket Donated To Texas Goodwill Store

  03-03-2021 15:15
  
  (CBSDFW.COM) — It was a story of well-intentions that could have ended badly for a Texas family donating to charity.
  In early February workers at the Goodwill store in Hurst, Texas were approached by a man in a panic, who explained that his wife had accidentally donated a jacket with $5,000 cash in the pocket.
  (credit: Goodwill Hurst)
  Unfortunately, for the couple, the accidental donation had been included in a bag of full of clothes.
  Store manager Rhonda Davis said, “We roughly get
  
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• PTL Links: March 3, 2021

  03-03-2021 15:09
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Dr. Marlene Boas
  Admiral McRaven’s Graduation Speech
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipe
  Allegheny Health Network
  United HealthcarePittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Cooking With Rania: Shrimp Stir Fry

  03-03-2021 15:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is whipping up some Shrimp Stir Fry this week!
  Shrimp Stir Fry
  Ingredients:1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  2 tablespoons cornstarch
  ¾ cup chicken broth
  2 tablespoons dry sherry
  2 tablespoons soy sauce
  2 teaspoons sugar
  Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  3 tablespoons sesame oil
  3 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginge
  
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• Police And Firefighters Respond To Car On Fire In Homewood

  03-03-2021 14:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HOMEWOOD (KDKA) – Just after midnight on Wednesday morning, police and firefighters were called to the scene of a car on fire in Homewood.A car parked near Tioga Street and North Braddock Avenue was found on fire when crews arrived.It’s not known at this time what caused the fire.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• JuJu Smith-Schuster Incorporates Lion Into Offseason Training

  03-03-2021 14:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LONG BEACH, Calif. (KDKA) – “How’s your off-season training going? Well…”Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have found unique ways to stay in shape away from being able to go to the gym.For Steelers’ wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, he’s found some unique ways to get ready for next season away from the weight room.In a video posted to his Instagram page, JuJu was playing tug of war with of all things, a lion. View this post
  
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• ‘The Marshall Plan For Moms:’ Effort Aims To Help Women Achieved Equal Pay

  03-03-2021 14:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If a man and woman doing the same job collect their paycheck each week, the woman’s salary actually ends on October 15th.That is the finding of a new study comparing men’s and women’s salaries from Business.Org. The study says in Pennsylvania women’s salaries lag behind men by 21% or 32nd in the country.
  “Yes, there has been progress, but that progress is minimal and we still have a long way to go,” says YWCA Executive Director Angela
  
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• ‘The Marshall Plan For Moms:’ Effort Aims To Help Women Achieve Equal Pay

  03-03-2021 14:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If a man and woman doing the same job collect their paycheck each week, the woman’s salary actually ends on October 15th.That is the finding of a new study comparing men’s and women’s salaries from Business.Org. The study says in Pennsylvania women’s salaries lag behind men by 21% or 32nd in the country.
  “Yes, there has been progress, but that progress is minimal and we still have a long way to go,” says YWCA Executive Director Angela
  
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• U.S. Senate Expected To Discuss $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill

  03-03-2021 13:41
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – The United States Senate could, as soon as today, take up the massive COVID-19 relief bill passed by the House of Representatives over the weekend.Pennsylvania representatives voted on a party-line, with all Democrats voting for the bill and all Republicans voting no.
  The major focus of the package is stimulus money.Some senators are suggesting that the federal government provide continuous checks until the pandemic ends.According to CBS News, that’s what Senate D
  
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• U.S. Senate Expect To Discuss $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill

  03-03-2021 13:41
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – The United States Senate could, as soon as today, take up the massive COVID-19 relief bill passed by the House of Representatives over the weekend.Pennsylvania representatives voted on a party-line, with all Democrats voting for the bill and all Republicans voting no.
  The major focus of the package is stimulus money.Some senators are suggesting that the federal government provide continuous checks until the pandemic ends.According to CBS News, that’s what Senate D
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: CVS Now Lists Teachers As Eligible For Vaccination

  03-03-2021 13:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – As Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to announce his plan to get teachers the COVID-19 vaccine throughout the Commonwealth, CVS has now listed teachers as eligible for vaccination.In the Pittsburgh area, the New Kensington area CVS is offering the vaccine but as of Wednesday morning, they are fully-booked.Teachers initially were part of Phase 1B of Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout plan but are now expected to be moved up to Phase 1A.It is believed tha
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny Skies And Warm Temperatures Before Overnight Cold Front

  03-03-2021 12:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning!Another sunny day expected, but this time the actual weather outside will feel like it looks with highs near 50 degrees. Morning temperatures will dip to just below 30 degrees with light winds out of the west southwest.Winds will pick up this afternoon, coming in from the west southwest at 7-12 mph.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  Noon temperatures should be in the mid-40s.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | We
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Expected To Roll Out Push To Get Teachers Vaccinated

  03-03-2021 12:20
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Wednesday could mark another major milestone in the fight against COVID-19.Governor Tom Wolf is expected to lay out his plan to get teachers vaccinated.He confirmed Tuesday in a news conference that he will make an announcement on Wednesday on how the process will work. He is expected to break down how the National Guard and PEMA will help with getting the vaccine into the arms of teachers.RELATED: COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Set To Announce Plan Prioritizin
  
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• Man Dies In Crash On Route 31 In East Huntingdon

  03-03-2021 09:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A Mount Pleasant Township man died in a crash on Route 31 in East Huntingdon Township when his car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Tuesday afternoon.According to the Westmoreland County Coroner, Lawrence Savage was driving on Route 31, failed to slow down, and crashed into the back of the truck.When first responders arrived on the scene, Savage was then taken to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.The coroner says
  
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• Birdwatching Surges In Popularity During COVID-19 Pandemic

  03-03-2021 09:00
  
  (CBS LOCAL) – A classic hobby is gaining popularity during the pandemic: birdwatching.
  Krissa Corbett Cavouras started noticing the birds outside her window last spring and soon developed a full-fledged hobby.“They were just this layer of beauty and, you know, nature that you could focus on, and pay attention to, and learn about in a time where the rest of your world was kind of shrinking,” she says.Birdwatching has surged in popularity over the last year, from simple window fe
  
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• Pitt Snaps Five-Game Losing Streak, Beat Wake Forest 70-57

  03-03-2021 08:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nike Sibande had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists, Justin Champagnie added 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Pittsburgh beat Wake Forest 70-57 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
  Champagnie gave Pitt the first double-digit lead of the game on a 3-pointer with 5:21 left for a 58-46 lead. The Panthers led by at least 10 points the rest of the way.
  Champagnie recorded his league-leading 13th double-double of the season for Pittsburgh (10-10, 6-9 Atlanti
  
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• WVU Loses Heartbreaker To Baylor, 94-89 In Overtime

  03-03-2021 08:30
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Coach Scott Drew jumped on Mark Vital’s back after Baylor clinched the Big 12 championship, pointed a finger to the sky, then raced off the court ahead of his players to prepare for an even more raucous celebration.
  “I was able to beat them into the locker room, get the water ready and get them,” Drew said. “And I got the COLD water ready for them, too.”
  Jared Butler scored 25 points before fouling out, Davion Mitchell hit the go-ahead
  
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• Dozens Of People In Southwestern Pa. Unknowingly Had Chase Bank Accounts Opened In Their Names

  03-03-2021 05:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dozens of people in the South Hills had Chase Bank accounts unknowingly opened in their names.They say they recently got a letter in the mail with account information, as well as a debit card. The victims say they did not open the account and never asked to sign up for one.There were 30 accounts opened for people in West Mifflin alone.
  “The police say they are getting inundated with calls,” said Ann Tomer, a victim. “They said th
  
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• Penguins Welcome Back Fans With 5-2 Win Over Flyers

  03-03-2021 03:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kasperi Kapanen scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2.The Penguins won in front of their fans for the first time in almost a year, as state coronavirus restrictions were eased at the beginning of the month and spectators were allowed into the building.Penguins’ players raised their sticks and saluted the fans in attendance following the win. Bryan Rust scored his seventh, and Cody Ceci and Mike Matheson also scored for Pit
  
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• 2 Flown To Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Westmoreland County

  03-03-2021 03:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — Two people were flown to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Westmoreland County.(Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
  State police say the crash Tuesday in Salem Township has closed Route 22 westbound at Route 981, Route 22 eastbound at Operator’s Way and Route 119 northbound at Latrobe Crabtree Road.
  Officials say a tractor-trailer collided head-on with an SUV making a turn around 6:30 p.m. on Route 22. The tractor-trailer cross
  
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• 2-Vehicle Crash Closes Parts Of Route 22 And Route 119 In Westmoreland County

  03-03-2021 03:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — A two-vehicle crash has closed portions of Route 22 and Route 119 in Westmoreland County.
  (Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
  State police say the crash Tuesday in Salem Township has closed Route 22 westbound at Route 981, Route 22 eastbound at Operator’s Way and Route 119 northbound at Latrobe Crabtree Road.
  A tractor-trailer collided head-on with an SUV making a turn around 6:30 p.m. on Route 22. The tractor-trailer crossed over the w
  
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• As People Struggle To Secure Unemployment Benefits, Prosecutors Say Fraud Is Widespread

  03-03-2021 03:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re one year into the coronavirus pandemic and people are still struggling to secure unemployment benefits.
  At the same time, prosecutors say fraud is widespread.
  KDKA first broke the news about jail inmates filing for unemployment benefits in August, but charges have also been filed against people allegedly acting as accomplices. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh told KDKA Meghan Schiller that pandemic fraud is a definite problem in our area.
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• Kennywood’s Jack Rabbit Roller Coaster Gets Squeaky Clean During Offseason

  03-03-2021 03:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – A roller coaster a Kennywood is having a busy offseason.The Jack Rabbit is being cleaned, inspected, repainted and refurbished by crews at the amusement park, according to a Facebook post.“This century-old superstar will be back on the tracks before you know it!” Kennywood said on Facebook.
  Kennywood celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Jack Rabbit last year.
  
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• Top Pa. senator appoints colleague’s wife to lucrative Gaming Control Board seat

  03-03-2021 03:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman named Frances Regan, the wife of Sen. Mike Regan, to serve a two-year term on the board, which comes with a $145,000 annual salary.
  
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• Crash Closes Parts Of Route 22 And Route 119 In Westmoreland County

  03-03-2021 02:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — A crash has closed portions of Route 22 and Route 119 in Westmoreland County.
  (Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
  State police say the crash Tuesday in Salem Township has closed Route 22 westbound at Route 981, Route 22 eastbound at Operator’s Way and Route 119 northbound at Latrobe Crabtree Road.
  “Please avoid Rte 22 near the intersection of Rte 119.We are investigating a crash that will have that area closed most likely for seve
  
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• 89-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot While Planning Son’s Funeral Inside Ohio Home

  03-03-2021 02:16
  
  WAREN, Ohio (AP) — An elderly woman who had gathered with relatives to plan her son’s funeral was killed when someone fired several shots into a residence in northeastern Ohio, authorities said.
  Ruth Lewis, 89, was sitting in her wheelchair when the shots rang out Sunday at the home in Warren. She was struck at least once in the back and was pronounced dead a short time later.
  It’s not yet known how many shooters may have been involved, what spurred the shooting or if anyone in
  
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