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• Local WWII, Korean War Veteran Asking For 90 Birthday Cards For 90th Birthday

  21-03-2021 22:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Edward Grassel is known by many names, dad, pap, Uncle Eddie, Cousin Eddie, Big Ed, you name it, he’s a man of many names.The World War II and Korean War veteran is approaching a milestone birthday and due to the pandemic, he won’t be able to have a huge party to celebrate his 90th year of life.So, “Big Ed” and his family are looking for a unique way to celebrate: calling for 90 birthday cards to celebrate each year.His dau
  
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• Anthrocon Cancels 2021 Pittsburgh Convention, Planning Virtual Event

  21-03-2021 21:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Anthrocon, the annual furry convention held in Pittsburgh each year, announced on its Facebook page on Sunday that they will not hold the convention in 2021.“We had high hopes but at this point, it looks like that we will not be able to safely hold the convention,” the Facebook post read. “As such we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that the convention will be canceled this year.”
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• Penguins Lose Rubber Match With New Jersey 2-1 In Overtime

  21-03-2021 21:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jesper Bratt scored on a wraparound at 2:50 of overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Sunday.
  Bratt took a pass from Pavel Zacha and quickly circled the net, tucking a shot between the post and the skate of Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry.
  The Devils won for the third time in four games. They won for the second time in three games against Pittsburgh since Sunday’s game was the third consecutive meeting between the teams. The Devils
  
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• COVID-19 In West Virginia: State Lawmaker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  21-03-2021 20:35
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has contracted the coronavirus and is under quarantine, a House leader said.
  Raleigh County Republican Brandon Steele tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, House Majority leader Amy Summers said in a statement. Steele chairs the House Government Organization Committee.
  Steele addressed legislation in the packed House chambers without a mask on Friday. Delegates are allowed to remove their masks when recognized to
  
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• Golden Rainbow Trout Stocking Returns To West Virginia Lakes, Streams

  21-03-2021 20:28
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A special stocking of golden rainbow trout is returning to West Virginia’s lakes and streams.
  The bright yellow trout is being added to more than 60 designated locations around the state starting this week, Gov. Jim Justice said in a news release.
  The Division of Natural Resources expects to stock 50,000 golden rainbows. Stocking locations can be found at http://www.wvgoldrush.com.
  The statement said 100 trout have been tagged, and anyone catching them can en
  
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• Several Local Universities Plan For In-Person Commencement Ceremonies For 2021 Graduates

  21-03-2021 19:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Several local universities have unveiled their plans this past week for how they are handling commencement for the Class of 2021.Penn State University
  On March 17, Penn State announced that they are proceeding forward with in-person commencement ceremonies during the weekend of May 7 to May 9 and that virtual streaming options would be available as well.There will no walking across a stage for graduates. Graduates will be able to bring up to two g
  
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• Pitcher Steven Wright Signs Minor League Contract With Pittsburgh Pirates

  21-03-2021 18:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Right-handed pitcher Steven Wright has signed a minor league contract, including an invitation to big league camp, with the Pittsburgh Pirates.The Pirates made the announcement about the knuckeballer on Sunday.Wright, 36, who did not pitch last season, is known best for his time with the Red Sox from 2013 to 2019.In 2016, Wright was considered an All-Star in 2016 and received the distinction of being added to the American League All-Star team that
  
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• Mother Charged With Murder After Toddler Ingests Fentanyl

  21-03-2021 17:18
  
  COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky mother has been charged with murder after her 2-year-old son consumed the drug fentanyl.
  Lauren Ashley Baker told police she “took a shot” of fentanyl Thursday prior to taking a nap with her son. A police report said the boy got into her purse and found the fentanyl. When she woke up, the contents of her purse were scattered around and the toddler was on the floor not breathing, according to the report.
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• Former Steeler Ryan Switzer’s 9-Month-Old Son Returns To Hospital After ‘Significant Bleeding’

  21-03-2021 16:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Earlier this month, it seemed that former Steeler Ryan Switzer’s prayers were answered for his son, who had been hospitalized and put through surgery after a COVID-19 diagnosis. On March 10, Switzer’s son was discharged from the hospital.It appears, however, that there are still hard times ahead for the family.On Saturday, Switzer tweeted that his son, Christian, had to be readmitted to the hospital for “more significant bleeding
  
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• Salvation Army Receives Hundreds Of Knitted Hats From 96-Year-Old World War II Veteran

  21-03-2021 15:01
  
  (CNN) — Tom Cornish, a 96-year-old World War II veteran, continues to serve his country decades later by knitting and donating hundreds of hats to the Salvation Army.
  Cornish, who lives at the Champlin Shores senior living community in Minnesota, took to knitting hats during the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, the veteran donated 400 handmade hats to the Salvation Army and continues to knit daily with plans to donate all of his handiwork.
  “Well they need a lot of hats and you got to
  
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• Huge Water Main Break In Peters Township Expected To Cause Traffic Delays Throughout The Day

  21-03-2021 13:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PETERS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A huge water main break is currently ongoing in Peters Township.(Photo Credit: Peters Township Police Department/Facebook)
  Peters Township Police says that the break is in the 100 block of E McMurray Road near Washington Road.
  They are advising motorists that there will be traffic delays throughout the day.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Relieve your pandemic-induced aches and stress through Yoga with Jackie

  21-03-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jackie Hooper has displayed remarkable professional (and physical) flexibility in the face of unprecedented adversity.
  
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• Kiski Twp. Police Looking For Two Men Involved In Late Night Brawl

  21-03-2021 11:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A reported bar fight in Kiski Township started a chain of events that led to a high speed chase and two people in custody.
  It happened late Saturday night at the Cool Water Saloon.
  Police say one of the men involved in the brawl, Joshua Petricig, took off when officers arrived at the scene.
  He was taken into custody a short time later without incident.
  Another man Jarrod Miller was arrested at the bar.
  Both men are now facing charges.
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• New streams in Pennsylvania to be tagged as High Quality for extra protections

  21-03-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  After a long wait,  222 miles of Pennsylvania’s best waterways in 21 counties are in line for new pollution protections
  
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• Highland Park Bridge interchange to include PennDOT's first use of public art in thie area

  21-03-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will pay an artist $30,000 to design reliefs on the surfaces of 15 panels for sound barriers.
  
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• Highland Park Bridge interchange to include PennDOT's first use of public art in the area

  21-03-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will pay an artist $30,000 to design reliefs on the surfaces of 15 panels for sound barriers.
  
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• New Port Authority Service Changes Take Effect

  21-03-2021 09:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New service adjustments from the Port Authority go into effect today.
  The adjustments include schedule changes to improve on-time performances and detours to accommodate planned construction projects.
  Six bus stops served by the 87-Friendship will be discontinued due to an upcoming City of Pittsburgh project.
  The full list of changes can be found here.
  
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• Chorale Shows How Colleges Keep Song Alive During COVID

  21-03-2021 08:57
  
  INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — They arrived in street clothes, ready to perform in a century-and-a-half-old hall at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, their faces covered by masks.
  There was brief silence as IUP Chorale members standing 6 feet apart in an otherwise empty room looked toward their conductor.
  Then, in unison, their voices soared.
  The anthem “We Shall Overcome” was a planned tribute by the student ensemble to America’s civil rights movement and Black history. But after
  
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• Hundreds Of People Report Apparent Meteor Lighting Up The Skies Above The East Coast

  21-03-2021 08:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Early on Sunday morning, hundreds of reports poured in after what appeared to be a meteor lit up the skies across the East Coast.
  Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, the skies lit up with an apparent meteor above Pittsburgh.Just a meteor exploding over Pittsburgh tonight. No big deal. pic.twitter.com/evGD9JYYDX
  — jeffrey (@LIVEFASTDIEAWSM) March 21, 2021Some described it the apparent meteor as appearing to be blue.Hey @RayPetelinWx interesting mete
  
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• Allegheny Co. Sheriff’s Office Issues Daily Record-High Number Of Licenses To Carry At Forward Twp. Event

  21-03-2021 07:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FORWARD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — With nearly 650 license to carry permit applications processed on Saturday at an event in Forward Township, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says that number is a daily high record.
  The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and the Forward Township Police Department hosted the event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
  In a press release, Chief Deputy Kevin Kraus thanked the Forward Township Police Department and the municipality for
  
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• West Virginia Fire Kills 2 As Bystanders Rush In

  21-03-2021 06:18
  
  SPENCER, W.Va. (AP) — Two people died in a West Virginia house fire as bystanders rushed in to pull people out.
  The fire early Saturday morning in Roane County was reported by a neighbor and an off-duty sheriff’s deputy.
  The two bystanders were able to open the front door and get a man and woman out of the home.
  Fire officials say the male victim who was pulled from the home later died.
  Crews found another male victim in the fire debris.
  The female victim was transported to a burn ce
  
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• Upper St. Clair Boys Basketball Wins In PIAA Quarterfinals With Depleted Roster Due to COVID-19 Protocol

  21-03-2021 05:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  UPPER ST. CLAIR (KDKA) — The Upper St. Clair boys basketball team took on Erie in the PIAA 6A State Quarterfinals on Saturday.
  But because of COVID-19 protocol, most of Upper St. Clair’s roster and coaching staff weren’t available for the game.
  The team’s interim coach? A volunteer assistant who’s a sophomore in college.
  But the Panthers fought through adversity and won the game.
  The team only had six eligible players for the game.
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• Spencer Lee Becomes 3-Time NCAA Wrestling Champion

  21-03-2021 05:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ST. LOUIS (AP/KDKA) — Iowa won its first NCAA wrestling team title since 2010, and Hawkeyes star Spencer Lee took his third individual title Saturday night competing on a badly injured knee.
  Lee, a Franklin Regional graduate, helped lead the Hawkeyes to a 24th NCAA team title.Spencer Lee's 3rd national championship puts an exclamation point on Iowa's 24th NCAA team title. https://t.co/8ORpjP374Jhttps://t.co/tpfN6VPF5r#Hawkeyes | #NCAAWrestling pic.twitter.com/PfZzd5Y
  
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• FirstEnergy Refusing To Return Subsidy Cash To Customers

  21-03-2021 01:04
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio electric company under scrutiny for its role in what federal authorities say was a $60 million bribery and corruption scheme has told state energy regulators that it should not have to refund customers $30 million collected from a revenue guarantee provision included in a tainted energy bill.
  The millions in question were paid by customers of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp.’s three Ohio electric utility companies, guaranteeing that they receive the same amount
  
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• Hundreds Rally And March Through Oakland To Protest Against Hate Directed At Asian Community

  21-03-2021 00:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In the wake of attacks against the Asian community as well as a rising anti-Asian sentiment in the country, hundreds gathered to rally and march against hate in Oakland on Saturday.Award-winning actress Sandra Oh spoke at the “Stop Asian Hate” protest in Oakland.“Pittsburgh, I am so happy and proud to be here with you, and thank you to all the organizers for organizing this just to give us an opportunity to be together and to sta
  
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