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• 7 P.M. Curfews Go Into Effect For Twin Cities Metro Area After Daunte Wright Shooting Death

  12-04-2021 23:55
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Twin Cities will be under a 7 p.m. curfew Monday evening following Sunday’s fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
  The curfew will run until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III say that the cities are under a state of emergency.
  Gov. Tim Walz said that he also is calling a curfew for the entire counties of Hennepin, Ramsey and Anoka. More than two million people live in those three c
  
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• Furry Tails: This Monday, Maxx Found A Home

  12-04-2021 23:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV Digital Content Producer Heather Lang
  PHILADELPHIA (KDKA) — After spending nearly a year with the Pennsylvania SPCA, Maxx is finally forever home.
  Maxx, a big brindle mixed-breed dog with kind eyes, spent 352 days living the shelter life.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania SPCA)
  Now, he’s learning about the good life with his new dad, Ed, who took him home on Sunday. Maxx now has a big backyard, baby pools to lounge in on hot days, his very own bed and “an unlimited supp
  
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• Patriots Terminate Julian Edelman’s Contract

  12-04-2021 22:21
  By Michael Hurley, CBS Boston
  BOSTON (CBS) — Julian Edelman’s career with the Patriots is over.
  The team has terminated the 34-year-old’s contract, per the NFL’s transaction wire. The transaction list noted that the move was made with the “failed physical” designation.
  Edelman dealt with a knee injury last season, which required a midseason procedure. He tried to return to the field before the end of the year but never got healthy enough to do so.
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• Parkway Carjacking Suspect Arrested In Indiana County

  12-04-2021 22:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is accused of jumping onto the Parkway, sliding into an unlocked car stopped in traffic, kicking the driver out and speeding off towards the Fort Pitt Bridge.
  The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Tristan Scott was wanted on an arrest warrant stemming from a fight near the intersection of Cherry Way and Boulevard of the Allies at the end of last month. The sheriff’s office says one man was arrested, but Scott was
  
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• Parkway Carjacker Suspect Arrested In Indiana County

  12-04-2021 22:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is accused of jumping onto the Parkway, sliding into an unlocked car stopped in traffic, kicking the driver out and speeding off towards the Fort Pitt Bridge.
  The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Tristan Scott was wanted on an arrest warrant stemming from a fight near the intersection of Cherry Way and Boulevard of the Allies at the end of last month. The sheriff’s office says one man was arrested, but Scott was
  
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• Take Your Child To Work Day (Virtually)

  12-04-2021 22:19
  
  Take Your Child To Work Day is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience a real work day.
  This year children are able to engage in this experience virtually and not just for one day but for the entire week.
  So, take a look around this page and begin exploring!
  Explore Careers:
  Interested in being a reporter?Interested in being an anchor?What’s a Meteorologist?On the road with a reporter:Shoot video like a photographer!HEY RAY! Check out these great science related experiments from
  
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• Report: James Conner Injures Toe While Riding Recreational Vehicle

  12-04-2021 21:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — James Conner reportedly suffered an off-field injury that required surgery.
  According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the free agent running back injured his toe while riding a recreational vehicle this offseason. The surgery was to repair a “very moderate turf toe-type injury,” Rapoport said.Ex-#Steelers RB James Conner underwent surgery to repair a very moderate turf toe-type injury this offseason, sources say, a procedure done
  
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• Amber Alert Canceled For Reportedly Abducted 2-Year-Old Byron McDonald

  12-04-2021 21:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (KDKA) – An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old reportedly abducted from Philadelphia after the boy hadn’t been seen since Friday.
  Police say 2-year-old Byron McDonald was reportedly abducted by 28-year-old Byron McDonald II, who is described as a 6-foot-1 black man weighing 180 pounds.
  Police sources tell our sister station, CBS Philadelphia, that McDonald II is wanted in connection to homicides from Friday and Monday morning.
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• Webinar To Teach City Residents How To Recycle

  12-04-2021 21:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the city rolls out blue recycling bins, a webinar is teaching residents how to “recycle right.”
  The 30-minute webinar will be presented by the Pennsylvania Resources Council. It’ll teach residents how to use the bins and options for getting rid of hard-to-recycle materials.
  These are the dates of the webinar:Wednesday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m.
  Tuesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m.
  Saturday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m.
  Monday, May 3, at 6:
  
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• Matt Del Negro On Showtime’s ‘City On A Hill’: ‘Aldis Hodge Carries Himself With Such Gravitas’

  12-04-2021 21:16
  
  (CBS Local)– Season two of “City on a Hill” is off and running on Showtime and actor Matthew Del Negro has been bumped up to a series regular. Del Negro plays Detective Chris Caysen, who is the Sargent of the Youth Strike Force in Boston. The series starring Kevin Bacon & Aldis Hodge follows a corrupt FBI agent named Jackie Rohr (played by Bacon) who looks to exploit Boston’s criminal justice system while Assistant District Attorney DeCourcy Ward (played by Hodge) loo
  
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• Pittsburgh To Invest $16M In Street Resurfacing Program This Year

  12-04-2021 20:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This year, the City of Pittsburgh is investing nearly $16 million in the street resurfacing program.
  The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure announced on Monday the first round of streets for asphalt pavement resurfacing for the 2021 season. The city says about 34 miles of streets will be resurfaced this year.
  The city expects to start paving on April 18. With people still working from home, officials are ramping up efforts to notify residen
  
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• ‘Holy S**t, I Just Shot Him’: Chief Believes Officer Meant To Use Taser In Fatal Shooting Of Daunte Wright

  12-04-2021 20:23
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — During a press conference Monday afternoon, officials in Brooklyn Center released body camera footage of the fatal police shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
  The body camera shows police approaching Wright’s vehicle and asking him to step out of the car. They attempt to handcuff him before he pulls away and gets back into his driver’s seat.
  (credit; CBS)
  The officer whose body camera footage was shown pulls out a gun while shouting “Taser.”
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• More Than 600,000 Pennsylvanians Have Registered For Mail-In Ballots For May 18 Primary

  12-04-2021 20:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of State says the state could be on track to set a record for participation in a municipal primary if the current pace of mail-in ballot applications continues.So far, the department says more than 587,000 voters have already applied for mail-in ballots for the May 18 election. More than 18,000 have applied for absentee ballots.The bipartisan no-excuse mail-in voting was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in 2019.The dead
  
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• Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $1.4M Sold In Allegheny County

  12-04-2021 19:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $1.4 million was sold in Allegheny County.
  The Quick Cash ticket was sold at Brew-Thru Beer Distributor on Yost Boulevard. That business gets a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.The ticket was sold for the Saturday drawing and matched all five balls drawn, 17-28-32-34-38. More than 34,600 other tickets also won prizes in the drawing.The lottery is reminding players to check every ticket, every time
  
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• Stimulus Check Update: Is A Fourth Relief Payment Coming Your Way?

  12-04-2021 19:24
  
  (CBS DFW) — The country is speculating about a possible fourth stimulus check, even as the third round of economic relief is still reaching eligible Americans. Around 156 million payments of up to $1,400 per person have been issued in over the last few weeks. That’s most of the $422 billion allotted in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Paper checks and EIP cards continue to arrive by mail.
  These relief payments are part of a broad effort to cushion COVID
  
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• Young Man Killed In Overnight Brighton Heights Shooting

  12-04-2021 19:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place overnight in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood.
  “I heard a bunch of rapid fire gunshots. Must have been about seven or eight shots,” a neighbor who wanted to remain unnamed said.According to police, officers responded to the 1700 block of Termon Avenue just after 2 a.m.Several 911 calls were made to report the gunfire.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  When officers
  
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• Report: Sylvester Stallone Joins Mar-A-Lago

  12-04-2021 19:14
  
  MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Rocky is now a member of Mar-a-Lago.
  According to reports, Sylvester Stallone is now a member of President Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach. The 74-year-old actor had previously been a guest at the club and also recently purchased a $35 million home near the club in Palm Beach. The star of “Rocky” was reportedly seen recently posing for photos with guests, all holding up fists in a boxing pose.
  Stallone has also been in the news this month beca
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 6,450 More Coronavirus Cases

  12-04-2021 18:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 6,450 new Coronavirus cases and four additional deaths over the last 48 hours.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,075,424 cases and 25,406 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 2,460 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19 and 516 patients are in ICUs.
  The statewide percent positivity for the week of April 2-8 stood at 9.5%.
  The state says 6,411,940 vacc
  
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• Amber Alert Issued For Reportedly Abducted 2-Year-Old Byron McDonald, Last Seen Friday In Philadelphia

  12-04-2021 18:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (KDKA) – An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old reportedly abducted from Philadelphia. The boy hasn’t been seen since Friday.AMBER ALERT: Philadelphia City, Call 911 If Seen. pic.twitter.com/vrHKxzGCBD
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) April 12, 2021Police say 2-year-old Byron McDonald was reportedly abducted by 28-year-old Byron McDonald II, who is described as a 6-foot-1 black man weighing 180 pounds. Police say he’s be
  
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• Amber Alert Issued For Reportedly Abducted 2-Year-Old Byron McDonald, Last Seen Friday

  12-04-2021 18:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (KDKA) – An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old reportedly abducted from Philadelphia. The boy hasn’t been seen since Friday.AMBER ALERT: Philadelphia City, Call 911 If Seen. pic.twitter.com/vrHKxzGCBD
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) April 12, 2021Police say 2-year-old Byron McDonald was reportedly abducted by Byron McDonald II. Police say the man is driving a 2017 red Chevy Malibu.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 717 New Cases, Pushing Countywide Total Over 90K

  12-04-2021 18:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 717 new Coronavirus cases and no additional deaths over the past 48 hours.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 544 are confirmed and 173 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from four months to 97 years with a median age of 30 years.
  There have been 6,206 total hospitalizations and 90,634 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pa
  
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• Sheetz Named One Of America’s Best Places To Work

  12-04-2021 18:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALTOONA, Pa. (KDKA) – Sheetz has been named one of the best places to work in America.Fortune ranks Sheetz 83rd on its 2021 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
  The Altoona-based company says this is the seventh time in eight years that it’s made the cut.To compile the list, Great Place to Work surveyed more than 500,000 employees about company culture and pandemic response.Sheetz employs 21,000 people and has 620 store locations across Pennsylvania, Nor
  
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• Neighbor Kicks In Door And Alerts Family To Fire In North Fayette, 3 Pets Killed

  12-04-2021 18:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NORTH FAYETTE (KDKA) — An early morning fire has destroyed a trailer home and killed three family pets in North Fayette Township.
  The fire was first reported around 7 a.m. on Country Club Drive.
  The trailer appears to be gutted with pink insulation hanging out of the broken-out windows and debris strewn in front of the porch.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)
  A neighbor tells KDKA that one adult and three children lived in the home.
  Another neighbor
  
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• Neighbor Kicks In Door And Alerts Family To Fire In North Fayette, 2 Pets Killed

  12-04-2021 18:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NORTH FAYETTE (KDKA) — An early morning fire has destroyed a trailer home and killed two family pets in North Fayette Township.
  The fire was first reported around 7 a.m. on Country Club Drive.
  The trailer appears to be gutted with pink insulation hanging out of the broken-out windows and debris strewn in front of the porch.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)
  A neighbor tells KDKA that one adult and three children lived in the home.
  Another neighbor re
  
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• Maryland Woman Wears Wedding Dress To Get Vaccinated

  12-04-2021 18:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland woman wore a wedding dress to get vaccinated over the weekend.
  The University of Maryland Medical System shared photos on Twitter of Sarah Studley, all decked out in white, getting her covid-19 vaccination at M&T Bank Stadium.
  Her wedding reception was cancelled due to the pandemic, so Studley decided to not let the dress go to waste.Here comes the bride…to get her vaccination at M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Site! Rather than let the beautif
  
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• Gov. Wolf Moves Up Vaccine Eligibility Timeline, Pa. Will Open Into Phase 2 On April 13

  12-04-2021 17:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Gov. Tom Wolf says all adult Pennsylvanians who want to get the COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to schedule an appointment starting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13.
  The new timeline is a week earlier than the state’s original date of April 19 for moving into Phase 2.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Health is citing an ongoing appointment availability in many parts of the state despite the opening of Phase 1C today and Phase 1B last week.
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• Gov. Wolf: All Adults In Pa. Eligible Tomorrow To Schedule COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment

  12-04-2021 17:16
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Gov. Tom Wolf says he is moving up the timeline to make all adults eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
  Now, all adults in Pennsylvania will be eligible to schedule vaccination appoints tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• White House grades states' infrastructure as it pushes bill; Pa. gets C-minus

  12-04-2021 17:03
  
  President Joe Biden wants Congress to know he’s sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure.
  
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• Pa. gets C-minus infrastructure grade as White House issues reports on states' needs

  12-04-2021 17:03
  
  The Biden White House is amplifying the push for its $2.3 trillion infrastructure package with the release of state-by-state breakdowns that show the dire shape of America’s roads, bridges, power grid and housing affordability.
  
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• Pa. gets C-minus grade in White House report on states' infrastructure needs

  12-04-2021 17:03
  
  The Biden White House is amplifying the push for its $2.3 trillion infrastructure package with the release of state-by-state breakdowns that show the dire shape of America’s roads, bridges, power grid and housing affordability.
  
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• 2021 NFL Draft: Justin Hilliard Working To Prove He Can Play Any Linebacker Spot, ‘Want To Be As Versatile As Possible’

  12-04-2021 16:52
  
  (CBS Local)- We’re just under three weeks away from the start of the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, April 29. The three day event will see over 200 prospects have their dream of hearing their named called from the draft stage come true. For Ohio native Justin Hilliard, it would mark the beginning of a new journey in his home state where he first fell in love with the game.
  Hilliard was born in Cleveland and raised in Cincinnati and was always following in his older brother
  
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• PTL Links: April 12, 2021

  12-04-2021 15:10
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Collette Tours
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler, Cloudy Monday With Chances Of Showers

  12-04-2021 13:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Good morning, I am forecasting a Pittsburgh high today of 59 degrees.
  If we fail to hit the 60 degree mark, it would break our stretch of 8 straight days with highs at or above 60 degrees.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  
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• Gas Pump Guidance: How To Time Your Fill-Ups To Save Money While Traveling

  12-04-2021 12:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Whether it’s a spring break trip or a summer vacation, where you fill up your gas tank could make a big difference in your wallet.
  During a recent vacation, KDKA’s John Shumway saw what he’s seen so many times — the cost of a gallon of gas substantially cheaper outside of Western Pennsylvania.
  And we’re not talking about a few pennies, we’re talking about dollars on the fill-up.
  “Almost every state has a different amount of taxa
  
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• Gas Price Guidance: How To Time Your Fill-Ups To Save Money While Traveling

  12-04-2021 12:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Whether it’s a spring break trip or a summer vacation, where you fill up your gas tank could make a big difference in your wallet.
  During a recent vacation, KDKA’s John Shumway saw what he’s seen so many times — the cost of a gallon of gas substantially cheaper outside of Western Pennsylvania.
  And we’re not talking about a few pennies, we’re talking about dollars on the fill-up.
  “Almost every state has a different amount of taxa
  
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• Would a later last call help Pittsburgh-area bars? Not likely, some say

  12-04-2021 11:31
  
  Owners say staffing issues likely would be the biggest impediment to extending last call two hours to 4 a.m.
  
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• Would a later last call help local bars? Not likely, some say

  12-04-2021 11:31
  
  Owners say staffing issues likely would be the biggest impediment to extending last call two hours to 4 a.m.
  
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• Step-By-Step Instructions On How To Receive Alerts From The KDKA Weather App

  12-04-2021 10:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Spring has finally sprung here in Western Pennsylvania.
  The warmer weather usually means a couple of things.
  For example, you might be finding out it means a lot more yard work — but it also means more storms and more severe weather.
  When severe weather strikes your area, being weather aware and getting alerts from the KDKA Weather app can help keep you and your family safe.
  Right now, you can download the free KDKA Weather app and turn on the alerts you need. Her
  
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• COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands In Pa. To Include Residents In Phase 1C

  12-04-2021 09:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s another big day for vaccine eligibility across the state of Pennsylvania and this comes at a crucial time.
  Both local and state daily Coronavirus case counts are showing an uptick and right here in Allegheny County, leaders say we are in a fourth wave.
  Today, the state’s Phase 1C category opens to essential workers in a number of categories.
  This newest phase includes workers in food service, media, legal services, federal workers
  
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• Man Killed In Overnight Brighton Heights Shooting

  12-04-2021 09:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place overnight in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood.
  According to police, officers responded to the 1700 block of Termon Avenue just after 2:00 a.m. when 911 calls were made to report shots fired.
  When officers arrived at the scene, they found a young man who had been shot inside the chest inside the doorway to a home.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  He was pronounced dead at the s
  
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• Hill District’s Central Baptist Church To Host Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

  12-04-2021 09:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A church in Pittsburgh’s Hill District will be holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on a regular basis, distributing doses of the Moderna vaccine.
  The Central Baptist Church located along Wylie Avenue says it will be holding vaccine clinics on an ongoing basis for anyone 18 years of age or older.
  Doses of the Moderna vaccine will be distributed on weekdays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
  There will
  
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• Peters Township Police Dept. To Participate In DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

  12-04-2021 08:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PETERS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — If you’ve been looking to safely dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted medications, you’ll soon have an opportunity to do so.
  When the Drug Enforcement Administration holds its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day later this month, the Peters Township Police Department will be participating in the event.There will be several locations in the Peters Township area where you can dispose of pills and medications.
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• WVU Adds Men’s Basketball Grad Transfers Curry, Carrigan

  12-04-2021 08:36
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has signed Old Dominion guard Malik Curry. The 6-foot-1 Curry led the Monarchs in scoring last season at 15.7 points per game and was named to the all-Conference USA second team.
  He also had a team-high 37 steals and 71 assists in 20 games and shot 45.6% from the floor.
  West Virginia coach Bob Huggins announced Curry’s signing Sunday.
  On Saturday West Virginia announced it had signed Florida International forward Dimon Carrigan.
  The 6-foot-9 Car
  
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• Investigators Looking For Cause Of Monessen House Fire

  12-04-2021 08:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONESSEN (KDKA) — Investigators are searching for the cause of a house fire that broke out in Monessen on Sunday night.
  Crews were called out to Summit Avenue just after 6:00 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Fire officials say most of the damage was contained to the second floor of the home.
  No one was injured.
  
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• North Fayette Township Rallies Together To Support 4-Year-Old Zoey Bair’s Battle With Anaplastic Ependymoma

  12-04-2021 05:47
  
  By: Bryant Reed
  NORTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – On Sunday night, a little girl was back home after needing emergency surgery to remove a cancerous tumor on her brain.On Sunday afternoon, an entire community rallied around her to become the backbone of her recovery.Outside of Zoey’s home, a parade to support her through a difficult time was held.“Up until last June, July super happy, super healthy kid, and she just stopped eating, didn’t want to drink, and we went through
  
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• FEMA Program To Reimburse Families’ Funeral Expenses For COVID-19 Related Deaths

  12-04-2021 05:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Americans who have had a COVID-related death in their family could be reimbursed for funeral expenses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is launching a funeral assistance program on Monday.
  The coronavirus has taken over half a million lives in the U.S. and the deadly virus has left countless families with unimaginable grief and unexpected funeral costs.
  FEMA will launch the new program Monday morning to reimburse up to $9,000 for a COVID-victim’s fun
  
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• Reports: Penguins Acquire Jeff Carter From Los Angeles

  12-04-2021 05:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – According to reports, the Penguins have acquired forward Jeff Carter from the Los Angeles Kings.According to Bob McKenzie, the Kings are retaining a portion of Carter’s salary and the Penguins are sending “a couple of conditional draft picks” back to Los Angeles.Rob Rossi, Penguins reporter from The Athletic confirmed McKenzie’s report.
  Can confirm C Jeff Carter heading to Penguins, and Kings will retain salary. Carter has
  
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• Penguins Acquire Jeff Carter, Trade Two Draft Picks To L.A. Kings

  12-04-2021 05:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Penguins have traded two draft picks in exchange for Jeff Carter from the Los Angeles Kings.
  The Penguins will give up conditional 2022 third-round and 2023 fourth-round draft picks in exchange for the 36-year-old forward.
  TSN’s Bob McKenzie and Rob Rossi from the Athletic first broke the news late Sunday night.
   TRADE ALERT : The Penguins have acquired forward Jeff Carter from the Kings in exchange for conditional 2022 third-r
  
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• Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-376 Westbound Shuts Down All Lanes

  12-04-2021 04:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A multi-vehicle crash has occurred on I-376 westbound has shut down all lanes.
  According to 511PA, the crash occurred near the Squirrel Hill/Homestead exit 74.
  It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries or what caused the accident.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Penguins Wrap Up Road Trip With 5-2 Win Over New Jersey

  12-04-2021 03:57
  
  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Colton Sceviour scored two, quick goals just hours after coming off waivers and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins rolled to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night.
  Bryan Rust scored a controversial goal and Jake Guenzel added two late ones as the Penguins won their third straight and improved to 9-2-1 in their last 12. Tristan Jarry was outstanding, making 28 saves.
  Miles Wood and P.K. Subban scored for the Devils, who are 1-4-2 in their last seven. Ma
  
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