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• Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Trolled By Trump, Says He’s Accept An Endorsement

  19-03-2021 23:53
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, trolled by former President Donald Trump for acknowledging the legitimacy of President Joe Biden’s election, said Friday he’d accept a Trump endorsement for his second gubernatorial run.
  “Well, sure,” DeWine said when asked about the possibility during a forum at the City Club of Cleveland.
  “Endorsements are interesting but ultimately people make a decision who they want to be their governor or their sena
  
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• Furry Tails: Jupiter, Tommy & Ricky And Carlton Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  19-03-2021 23:51
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Jupiter
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• 2 Injured In Stowe Township Shooting, Police Investigating

  19-03-2021 23:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting in Stowe Township.
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  Police say three people were involved in the shooting Friday on 8th Street. Officials say a man was shot in the leg. A juvenile male was also taken to a local hospital with a minor arm injury.
  Both are expected to recover.Law enforcement says at least 20 shots were fired.
  
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• First Responders Provide Cat With Oxygen After Fire In Greensburg

  19-03-2021 23:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — A power line sparked a fire in Greensburg Friday afternoon.A tree brought down the line onto a building on Grant Street, which is very close to Greensburg Salem Middle School.KDKA is told the home divvied up into four apartment.No injuries were reported.Crews did rescue a cat, and EMT supplied oxygen to the cat.
  
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• 1 Injured In Stowe Township Shooting, Police Investigating

  19-03-2021 23:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting in Stowe Township.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police say three men were involved in the shooting Friday on 8th Street. One of the men was shot in the ankle.
  Police are looking for the other two men.
  Law enforcement says at least 20 shots were fired.
  
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• Prosecutors: Man Raped Teen, Lived Under Her Bed For 3 Weeks

  19-03-2021 22:15
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A man who authorities say lived under a teenage girl’s bed in her Ohio home for three weeks has been charged with sexually assaulting her and taking nude images of her.
  Jaret Wright, 20, of Akron, met the girl online, according to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.
  The teen knew he was living under her bed in the Cincinnati home but her mother was unaware. Authorities did not say how the mother eventually learned Wright was in the residence.
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• Massive Military Drone Washes Ashore On Florida Beach

  19-03-2021 21:42
  
  MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A military drone washed up on the beach at Ocean Ridge Hammock Park in Boynton Beach on Friday.
  WFOR-TV’s Chopper 4 was over the scene as Boynton Beach police and fire personnel trying to drag it out of the water with an ATV. U.S Air Force 53rd Wing public affairs spokeswoman Lt. Savannah Bray says the BQM-167A was one of theirs. The 53rd Wing is based at Eglin Air Force Base.
  Air Force drone washed up on Boynton Beach. (CBS4)
  Bray says the remotely-controlled
  
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• Former Congressman Lou Barletta To Decide Soon On Whether To Run For Pennsylvania Governor

  19-03-2021 21:33
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lou Barletta, the former congressman who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in 2018, said Friday that he will make a decision in the next few weeks on whether to seek the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022.
  Meanwhile, a second-term state senator from Erie County, Dan Laughlin, is also considering running, a spokesman said Friday.
  Barletta began considering a run late last year, after saying he was leaving electoral politics followin
  
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• Pittsburgh Bureau Of Fire Hosts Graduation Ceremony For 23 Firefighter Recruits

  19-03-2021 21:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire held a graduation ceremony Friday for its 23 new firefighters.
  The recruits went through tough training that was 10 months long. Normally, there would’ve been around 32 recruits but because of COVID restrictions, the class size had to be smaller.
  (Photo Credit: KDAK)
  Dozens of family members of the recruits were in attendance, holding signs and cheering those who graduated. The graduates also showed off their skills in a demonstration
  
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• Person, Dog Safely Evacuate Fire At Springdale Residence

  19-03-2021 21:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SPRINGDALE (KDKA) — A person and a dog are safe are after a fire at a Springdale residence Friday afternoon.One person was in the house on the 350 block of Orchard Street when the fire started but was able to evacuate.(Photo Credit: Fred Williams/KDKA Photojournalist)
  KDKA crews report that a neighbor rescued a dog inside the residence.The fire is under control.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• 2 New Castle Residents, Business Owners Arrested For Alleged Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot

  19-03-2021 21:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Two New Castle residents were arrested Friday morning for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.Police apprehended Philip Vogel II and Debra Maimone of New Castle, who own Vera General Contracting and Cleaning Services in Stowe Township.
  Maimone and Vogel are both charged with Theft of Property of $1,000 or less, Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds, and Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct
  
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• Fred Rogers’ Alma Mater Rollins College Unveils Plans For Commemorative Statue

  19-03-2021 21:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WINTER PARK, Fl. (KDKA) — A new statue of Fred Rogers will be going up at his alma mater.It is called a “A Beautiful Day For a Neighborhood.”Rollins College in Florida unveiled a clay sculpture with Mr. Rogers and Daniel the Striped Tiger surrounded by children.Sculpter Paul Day created the piece.It will be cast in bronze and placed on the campus where the late Fred and Joanne Rogers used to stroll.The final sculpture will be installed in October.
  
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• Pittsburgh Establishments Get 5 Warnings, 6 Notices Of Violation For Not Following COVID-19 Restrictions

  19-03-2021 20:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — State police handed out five warnings and six notices of violation after visiting Pittsburgh-area businesses to make sure they’re following COVID-19 restrictions.
  Across the state from Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March 18, State Police Liquor Control Enforcement officers visited 803 licensed liquor establishments, issuing 15 notices of violation and 35 warnings.
  The unannounced compliance checks make sure businesses are following the
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 3,455 New Coronavirus Cases, 35 More Deaths Statewide

  19-03-2021 19:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 3,455 new Coronavirus cases and 35 new deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic has risen to 980,302 since Thursday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  There are 1,486 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those hospitalized, 287 patients are in the ICU.
  The Health Department says the statewide percent positivity for the w
  
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• Two New Castle Residents, Business Owners Arrested For Alleged Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riots

  19-03-2021 19:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa./WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) — Two New Castle residents were arrested Friday morning for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.Police apprehended Philip Vogel II and Debra Maimone of New Castle, who own a business in McKees Rocks.Maimone and Vogel are both charged with Theft of Property of $1,000 or less, Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds, and Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds.(Ph
  
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• ‘Gonna Need A Wrecking Ball To Take Me Outta Here’: JuJu Smith-Schuster Announces Return To Steelers On Twitter

  19-03-2021 18:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — JuJu Smith-Schuster is making his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers official.
  Shortly after the news broke about his new contract, the wide receiver tweeted this message: “This is my home, they’re gonna need a wrecking ball to take me outta here! PITTSBURGH I LOVE YOU, LET’S GO!!!!!”
  (WARNING: Explicit language)This is my home, they’re gonna need a wrecking ball to take me outta here! PITTSBURGH I LOVE YOU, LET’
  
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• Jerry Palm Of CBS Sports: Defending Perimeter Key For CU Buffaloes Against Georgetown

  19-03-2021 18:22
  
  (CBS4) – The Colorado Buffaloes (22-8) are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. They are the No. 5 seed in the tournament, and they will play the No. 12 seed Georgetown Hoyas (13-12) on Saturday at 10:15 AM on CBS4. But how do the Buffs matchup with the Hoyas?
  The Buffs are led by senior point guard McKinley Wright IV, who averages 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. CBS Sports college basketball insider Jerry Palm believes Wright needs is the key for the Buffs to
  
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• Third Stimulus Check: Additional Benefits In The Economic Relief Package

  19-03-2021 17:57
  
  (CBS Detroit) — The third stimulus check is already reaching the people who need it. But President Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief package includes a lot more than a $1,400 payment. The American Rescue Plan Act  contains programs that support struggling families, communities and small businesses, and fight the spread of COVID through testing, tracing and vaccinations. Broadly speaking, it aims to ease the economic pain brought on by the pandemic. And some of the specific p
  
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• Sareea Freeman On Athletes Unlimited Volleyball: ‘This Is My Wildest Dream Coming To Fruition’

  19-03-2021 17:45
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– Sareea Freeman has played volleyball at the highest level in college at Florida State in the Final Four and around the world in some of the best pro volleyball leagues, but her experience with Athletes Unlimited Volleyball stands in a class of its own.
  After a successful run with Athletes Unlimited Softball in the summer of 2020, the same concepts of players picking up individual points, switching teams each week and coaching themselves has been applied to indoor v
  
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• March Madness: Will Worker Productivity Suffer During NCAA Tournament?

  19-03-2021 17:07
  
  (CBS Chicago) — The NCAA Tournament is usually spread throughout the country, with games set in the East, Midwest, South and West. This year, because of COVID and the risks of traveling, all games will be held in Indiana. It will be the first time that the entire event will take place in one state. The region names will still be used to distinguish one part of the bracket from another.
  While the teams will all be playing in Indiana, fans will be watching from wherever they happen to live.
  
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• Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf Extends Expiration Date For License To Carry Firearm Permits For Sixth Time

  19-03-2021 16:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Governor Tom Wolf and his administration announced Friday that the expiration date for license to carry firearms permits is once again being extended.This marks the sixth extension the administration has given for license to carry firearms permits.The administration says that people with permits set to expire on March 19, 2020 or later will be considered valid through June 30, 2021.The former extension date was due to expire on March 31, 2021.The
  
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• PPG Welcomes 100 Essential Workers To Pittsburgh Penguins’ Wednesday Home Game Against Buffalo Sabres

  19-03-2021 16:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins and PPG announced Friday that they are welcoming 100 essential workers to Wednesday’s home game against the Buffalo Sabres.The Essential Workers Salute contest is being held to recognize first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, grocery workers and more people who have been on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic.
  “We are pleased to help support and recognize the people who are making an importa
  
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• March Madness: Boston College Head Coach Earl Grant Breaks Down Unique Nature Of 2021 NCAA Tournament

  19-03-2021 16:08
  
  BOSTON (CBS) — March Madness is upon us, with an extremely unique NCAA Tournament now underway. It’s something hoop heads around the country have been looking forward to ever since last year’s tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  WBZ-TV and CBSN are welcoming new Boston College head coach Earl Grant as a guest analyst to break down the bracket action throughout this year’s tournament, and he tipped things off on Friday by discussing the unique atmosphere
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 346 New Coronavirus Cases, No Additional Deaths

  19-03-2021 16:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 346 new Coronavirus cases and no additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 226 are confirmed and 120 are probable cases. The Health Department says new cases range in age from nine months to 92 years, with a median age of 34 years.There have now been 5,391 total hospitalizations and 81,287 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pandemic started.
  The county-wide death toll sta
  
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• CDC Updates In-School Social Distancing Guidelines For Students

  19-03-2021 16:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is updating its social distancing guidelines for elementary, middle and high school students in the classroom.
  They now recommend that students remain a distance of at least three feet apart. The CDC says that is with universal masking.
  In the classroom, the CDC says all students in elementary schools can remain at least three feet apart in classrooms with universal masking policies. In middle and high schools, students sho
  
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• Duquesne Basketball Announcer Dom Errico Dies From COVID-19 Complications

  19-03-2021 15:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Duquesne University Athletic Department announced on Thursday that the public address announcer Dom Errico died from complications brought on by COVID-19.He was 42-years-old.
  In January, Errico was taken to a hospital via ambulance and admitted to the intensive care unit with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
  The complications from pneumonia and COVID-19 proved to be too much and he was put on what was essentially life support.Errico died on Thursday.He
  
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• PTL Links: March 19, 2021

  19-03-2021 14:00
  
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• State Police Rescue Man In Indiana County Possibly Suffering From Hypothermia

  19-03-2021 13:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – State police found an older man who was possibly suffering from hypothermia in Indiana County.Troopers went to check on an unattended vehicle parked outside of a home in Cherryhill Township.When searching for the owner, an 88-year-old man from Penn Run, they found him nearly an hour into the search and he was very cold but otherwise okay.Troopers thanked the homeowner for noticing something wasn’t quite right and giving them a call.
  
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• Mobile Myths: Can Charging Your Phone Overnight Harm Battery Health?

  19-03-2021 12:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Do you worry about overcharging your cell phone and killing the battery?
  You are far from alone.After all, for years we have been told “don’t leave your phone on charge overnight” because it kills the battery life.In fact, the recommendation was to let the phone battery drain to zero and then recharge.
  Note the word WAS.“The newer phones, especially these days really are designed to allow folks to use their phones, and charge their phones, as the
  
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• Giante Thomas Jr. Facing Multiple Charges After Accusations Of Abducting His 4-Month-Old Daughter

  19-03-2021 11:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police say four-month-old Diore Thomas was taken from her home Thursday afternoon, triggering an Amber Alert across the area.Giante Thomas, Jr., Diore’s dad, is accused of taking her. Thee arrest happened at a home on Wind Gap.
  Avenue near Mckees Rocks Thursday night. That’s where the child was also found. But before things lead detectives there, police say Diore was at her home on Bessemer Avenue in East Pittsburgh with her mom, Tamiyah Williams, when Giant
  
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• Giante Thomas Facing Multiple Charges After Abducting His Daughter

  19-03-2021 11:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After a baby was taken from her home, an Amber Alert was sent out, and now the father is facing a long list of charges.Giante Thomas, the father of Diore Thomas, is being housed at the Allegheny County Jail after a dispute with his daughter’s mother ended with him abducting the child.RELATED: Police Cancel Amber Alert For Diore Thomas Of East Pittsburgh
  Police say Thomas threatened to kill the mother several times at her home in East Pittsburgh before he took off
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing Senior Citizen, Maxine GIllis

  19-03-2021 11:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 79-year-old Maxine Gillis.Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police
  Gillis suffers from dementia and was supposed to be dropped off at a family member’s home around 1:00 a.m. Friday morning but did not arrive.The home she was supposed to be dropped off is in the 2100 block of Park Hill Drive.Pittsburgh Police are asking anyone with information to call 9-1-1.Stay With KDKA.c
  
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• Brian Hutton Jr. is looking forward to Pittsburgh weather as new WTAE meteorologist

  19-03-2021 11:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  He’ll be starting on the air April 17 as a replacement for Cam Tran, who took a job at WESH-TV in Orlando, Fla.
  
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• Frida Kahlo's scrapbooks offer an 'Intimate Portrait' of the Mexican artist at The Frick

  19-03-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Colorful images of the Mexican artist, taken by her friend and lover, Nickolas Muray, are part of the exhibition that runs through May 9. 
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny Day Follows Day Of Record Daily Rainfall

  19-03-2021 10:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning!Plenty of sunshine today with temperatures expected to be a couple of degrees below the seasonal average for today.Highs should hit the mid-40s behind the overnight cold front with breezy winds of 10-20mph coming in out of the north.Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  Morning temperatures have dropped to near 30 and I am forecasting our actual daily low being hit just before midnight tonight.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | L
  
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• Heavy Rains Flood Sewickley Businesses

  19-03-2021 08:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SEWICKLEY (KDKA) – Plenty of rain fell across the Pittsburgh area on Thursday.So much so that in Sewickley, a few businesses flooded.Nearly four inches of water ended up in some basements on Walnut Street and the owner of the 424 Walnut Restaurant had to call for help.“We called the fire department to help us with pumps and they’re great, they’re always great, they came in and helped us tremendously, we just couldn’t make any headway with the
  
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• Suspect Arrested In Scott Township Drug Raid

  19-03-2021 08:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Police arrested a man during a drug raid in Scott Township on Thursday morning.Tristan Klimas is facing several drug crimes following the raid.Police say they found heroin, meth, and THC wax in his home along with several hundred dollars in cash and a few cell phones.
  
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• ‘The Sophia’ Local Girl Wins Dunkin Menu Contest

  19-03-2021 08:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There’s a new, limited-edition cup of coffee that’s named after one of our very own here in Pittsburgh.Sophia Cosentino won a national Dunkin contest to get a drink recipe named after her.“Yesterday, I found out I won the Dunkin Menu Challenge,” she said in a TikTok. “So, like any rational person, I woke up extra early this morning to get out and spread the word around my neighborhood.”The Sophia will be availab
  
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• Port Authority Proposal Raises Fares, Waives Transfer Fees

  19-03-2021 07:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Port Authority is looking to raise fares for Connect Card users but in exchange for getting rid of transfer fees.The new proposal would make a single trip $2.75, regardless of whether you pay cash, use a Connect Card, or transfer.It would make the current fare into a three-hour pass for as many rides as you can take.Weekly and monthly passes would also be activated on the first day they are used.All of these changes will go to public comment and n
  
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• Loyola Back In NCAA Tourney For First Time Since 2018, But Being Back In Is Not Enough

  19-03-2021 05:26
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (CBS) — As Loyola was getting set for their opening round game in the NCAA Tournament, they found out their opponent Georgia Tech would be without ACC Player of the Year Moses Wright due to COVID-related issues.
  The Ramblers are back in the NCAA Tourney for the first time since going to the Final Four in 2018.
  And just like in 2018, this team is in no way celebrating just making the big dance.
  “The mentality is we’re just not happy to be here. I said that a lot the
  
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• Illini Focused On Winning As They Prepare To Take On Drexel In NCAA Tournament

  19-03-2021 05:18
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (CBS) — The Illini are set to begin what they hope is a long run in the NCAA Tournament with a first-round game against 16th-seeded Drexel.
  Illinois is of course a big favorite, but they’re focused on not losing their focus against the Dragons.
  “We’ve just got to continue to be dialed and in and mentally prepare, you know, to not go out there and be, I would say, lackadaisical because they’re a 16th seed. We have bigger goals, and that’s to win a
  
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• Agents Found No Evidence Of Backdated Ballots In Post Office In Erie, Report Says

  19-03-2021 04:42
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Postal Service investigators did not find evidence of any backdated presidential election ballots in the post office in Erie, Pennsylvania, according to a report summarizing the investigation into claims by a postal worker that spurred calls from Republicans for a federal probe.
  The presidential battleground of Pennsylvania was a key target for unfounded claims of election fraud by former President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans after Trump lost the state,
  
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• Police Cancel Amber Alert For Diore Thomas Of East Pittsburgh

  19-03-2021 04:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania State Police have canceled the Amber Alert for a child reported abducted in the Pittsburgh area.
  (Photos provided by state police)Cancel – Amber Child Abduction Alert
  Diore THOMAS has been located safely.
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) March 19, 2021Police say Diore Thomas was safely located on Thursday. Law enforcement said she was reported abducted from East Pittsburgh by 20-year-old Giante Thomas Jr.
  Officials say Giante, the girl&rsq
  
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• Wedgewood, Subban Help Devils Top Penguins, 3-2

  19-03-2021 03:58
  
  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 40 saves, Jack Hughes had a goal and an assist, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Thursday night.
  P.K. Subban and Travis Zajac also scored, and the Devils collected their second straight win at home following a losing streak of 11 games (0-10-1) in Newark.
  Mackenzie Blackwood was expected to start in goal for New Jersey, but he was scratched after warmups. The team says the absence was not COVID-19 related.
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• Indiana County Family Feels Betrayed By Sears Warranty Program After Furnace Breaks

  19-03-2021 03:17
  
  SALTSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A Saltsburg family told KDKA it’s been without heat since mid-December and feels betrayed by a Sears warranty program.
  “We can’t be the only ones. Maybe we’re the only ones that put up all winter like this,” said Jack Newingham.
  The family told KDKA it placed its trust in a Sears warranty called the Master Protection Program. But when the time came for a replacement, the family says they got the runaround.
  Several electric space heaters
  
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• 19-Year-Old From Butler County Accused Of Beating Up Pregnant Girlfriend, Killing Unborn Baby

  19-03-2021 02:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — A 19-year-olf from Butler is accused of killing an unborn child.
  (Photo Credit: Butle Eagle)
  The Butler Eagle reports Damien Large is charged with homicide and aggravated assault. He allegedly beat up his 33-year-old girlfriend, who was 36 weeks pregnant, killing her baby.
  He is also charged in a separate assault case.
  
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• Police Cancel Amber Alert For 4-Month-Old Diore Thomas Of East Pittsburgh

  19-03-2021 01:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania State Police have canceled the Amber Alert for a child reported abducted in the Pittsburgh area.
  (Photos provided by state police)Cancel – Amber Child Abduction Alert
  Diore THOMAS has been located safely.
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) March 19, 2021Police say 4-month-old Diore Thomas was safely located on Thursday. Law enforcement said she was reported abducted from East Pittsburgh by 20-year-old Giante Thomas. He
  
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• Wolf Administration Doubles Down On Plan To Raise Minimum Wage For First Time Since 2009

  19-03-2021 01:22
  
  BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (KDKA) — At the Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company, Bethany Warren and her 10 staffers serve coffee and baked goods at affordable prices while making less than desirable wages.“The most anybody has been able to make here is $10 an hour. I have consistently made less than my lowest-paid employee so I can afford to pay them,” said Warren, the shop’s owner. “When I lose an employee, it’s almost always because they need to go make more money.&
  
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• Around The Table: What Is H.R. 1?

  19-03-2021 01:02
  
  KDKA's Stacy Smith and a group of political experts go Around The Table
  
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• New Program To Revitalize Monessen Forgives Back Taxes For Buyers Who Promise To Fix Blighted Buildings

  19-03-2021 01:00
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) – If you promise to fix up a vacant building, the City of Monessen will forgive all of the back taxes. It’s a new program with an aim to bring back a struggling mill town.The city has lost more than half its population over the last few decades, leaving a lot of abandoned houses and buildings. But now it wants to bring them back, one building at a time. 
  It’s been hard times in Monessen for four decades now. The mill is gone and the coke wor
  
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