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• Pittsburgh Security Expert Disagrees With FedEx’s No-Cellphone Policy

  16-04-2021 23:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A question has come up about employees using cellphones at FedEx facilities following a mass shooting in Indianapolis.Pittsburgh’s big FedEx facility is located on Pittsburgh International Airport property. Security is very tight at the property, but FedEx confirmed its policy of not allowing some employees to carry cell phones.That policy made a horrible scene even more stressful in Indianapolis after the latest in a series of mass shootings in the country happen
  
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• ‘The Sky’s The Limit For The U.S. Economy,’ Says Economic Analyst

  16-04-2021 23:45
  
  (CBS DFW) — A growing number of people are venturing out and spending more money. The Commerce Department says retail sales surged 9.8 percent in March, almost double what analysts expected. Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales also show a 27.7 percent jump from March 2020, when the COVID pandemic derailed much of the economy.
  There are a few explanations for the retail resurgence. Vaccinations have been accelerating across the country, allowing more people a highe
  
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• Keith Urban On What It’s Like To Win An ACM Award: ‘That Nomination Is The First Award, When They Call Your Name Out It Is Quite Surreal’

  16-04-2021 23:00
  
  (CBS) – The 56th Academy of Country Music Awards return to CBS this Sunday, April 18th starting at 8:00PM ET/PT. This year the show will also be available to stream live for the first time with Paramount+. Keith Urban returns to the awards after hosting The 55th ACM Awards last September and this time around he will share hosting duties with 2021 “New Female Artist of the Year” nominee Mickey Guyton.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to Urban about working alongside Guyton, new music
  
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• Judge: Rachel Powell’s Mesh Mask ‘Mocks’ Court Order, Threatens To Put Capitol Riot Suspect Back In Jail

  16-04-2021 22:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A judge says that Rachel Powell, a Mercer County woman accused in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots, is defying a court order.
  Federal Judge Royce Lamberth is now threatening to put Powell back in jail.
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  She is currently out on pre-trial release with conditions that include wearing a mask outside of her home.
  However, Powell was recently seen wearing a see-through mask made of mesh material.
  The judge wrote that Powell’s acti
  
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• Hundreds Of People Set To Participate In PurpleStride Pittsburgh Walk

  16-04-2021 22:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Saturday is PurpleStride Pittsburgh, the walk to end pancreatic cancer.
  Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Hundreds of Pittsburghers will walk to raise awareness and money for research for better detection and a cure.
  In the past, supporters walked as a big group, but this year, people will walk in their neighborhoods or with their families instead.
  One of those people is Nikki Williams, whose father was diagn
  
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• Prince Philip Funeral: How To Watch, Stream CBS Coverage

  16-04-2021 22:09
  
  (CBS Local)– CBS News will broadcast a live special report on Saturday, April 17 beginning at 9:30 AM, ET covering the ceremonial royal funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh being held at St. George’s Chapel.
  CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King will anchor the special report from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.
  King, who anchored CBS News’ coverage of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and hosted several CBS primetime specials on the royals, wil
  
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• Sacramento-Area Deputy Investigating Mail Theft Finds Out He Himself Was A Victim

  16-04-2021 21:56
  
  FORESTHILL (CBS13) — Authorities say a deputy in Placer County, near Sacramento, California, who was investigating a mail theft case found out he himself was a victim of the suspect.
  The sheriff’s office says, back on April 9, a local store called Worton’s Market called to report a possible case of check fraud, where two checks totaling around $500 looked to have been forged in someone else’s name.
  With one of the checks being made out to 22-year-old Foresthill resident M
  
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• Two New K9 Teams Graduate From Pittsburgh Police K9 School

  16-04-2021 21:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two new K9 teams have graduated from Pittsburgh Police’s K9 school.The graduated teams include Pittsburgh Police Officer Aaron Henne and K9 Pluto and Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Gustovich and K9 Maugli.
  “Congratulations to both teams and good luck,” Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit wrote on Facebook.
  
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• Pennsylvania Jobless Rate Fell In March, As Payrolls Grew

  16-04-2021 21:17
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell slightly in March, as payrolls expanded and every economic sector except for construction recorded growth, according to state figures released Friday.
  Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 7.3%, down a tenth of a percentage point from February’s adjusted rate, the state Department of Labor and Industry said.
  That was more than a whole point above the national rate of 6% in March.
  In a survey of households, the la
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf To Receive His First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week

  16-04-2021 21:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HERSHEY, Pa. (KDKA) — Gov. Tom Wolf says he will get his first COVID-19 vaccination shot on Monday.
  The governor said he did not want to “butt in line,” but now that the vaccine is available to all adults in Pennsylvania, Wolf is ready to roll up his sleeve.
  On Friday morning, he and Acting state Health Department Secretary Allison Beam visited Penn State Health in Hershey. They are urging all Pennsylvanians to schedule an appointment.
  “Vaccines are
  
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• West Virginia University Police Investigating Incident On Campus

  16-04-2021 20:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) — West Virginia University Police say they are investigating an incident that occurred on campus Friday.Police said reports indicated “that a person either fell or jumped from the parking garage and landed on the sidewalk below” at University Place a little after 12:30 p.m. Friday.The area in which the incident happened as reopened to the public.Police say that no other information is available at this time. The status of the pers
  
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• West Virginia University Police Confirm Death Of Student On Campus

  16-04-2021 20:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) — West Virginia University Police say that a student has died after an incident on campus Friday.Benjamin Pravecek, a 20-year-old business major from Harpers Ferry, died Friday afternoon.Officials are investigating still but say there are no indicators that foul play was involved.Police said initial reports indicated “that a person either fell or jumped from the parking garage and landed on the sidewalk below” at University Place
  
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• Stimulus Check Update: Are You Eligible For A Plus-Up Payment?

  16-04-2021 20:46
  
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Millions of Americans could soon be receiving an unexpected extra stimulus check. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started sending out “plus-up” payments to people who did not receive the full stimulus payment amount they are eligible for.
  The payment amount for the third round of stimulus checks was determined by the most recent tax return information the IRS had on file. For many that was still their 2019 tax return. However, especially with the pa
  
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• Wilkinsburg Shooting Leads To Death Of 25-Year-Old Man, Police Searching For Suspect

  16-04-2021 20:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WILKINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The victim of a shooting in Wilkinsburg on Thursday is dead, and police are asking for help finding the suspect.
  Police confirmed on Friday that the 25-year-old male victim, previously listed in critical condition after being shot in the chest, died as a result of his injuries at a local hospital at 6:34 p.m. Thursday.Responders had originally transported him after responding to the shooting on the 1500 block of Marlboro Avenue around 5:30 p
  
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• Therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik On COVID-19 Pandemic: ‘People Are Capable Of A Lot More Than They Knew’

  16-04-2021 20:02
  
  (CBS Local)– Season two of Showtime’s “Couples Therapy” returns on Sunday, April 18 at 10pm EST/PST and that means viewers across America will watch psychotherapist Dr. Orna Guralnik work with couples in her New York City office on a range of issues from marital spats to depression and addiction.
  The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone mentally and physically and Dr. Guralnik talked with us about how the pandemic has impacted our collective mental health
  
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• Stephen Hill And Zachary Knighton On Taking Over Magnum P.I.: ‘Very Blessed To Have A Torch From 30 Years Ago Passed To Us’

  16-04-2021 20:00
  
  (CBS) – Magnum P.I. returns with a brand new episode tonight at 9:00PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming live and on demand with Paramount+.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to series stars Stephen Hill and Zachary Knighton ahead of tonight’s episode to discuss everything from toe shoes to fake voices.
  MW: Hey fellas, hope all’s well! New episode, Magnum P.I. coming out tonight so let’s just right into that, what do fans have in store to see this week?
  ZK: This week we are doing a li
  
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• State Police Give 32 Warnings To Pittsburgh Businesses Not Following COVID-19 Orders

  16-04-2021 19:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — State police handed out 32 warnings after visiting Pittsburgh-area businesses to make sure they’re following COVID-19 restrictions.
  Across the state from April 5 to April 15, State Police Liquor Control Enforcement officers visited 599 licensed liquor establishments, issuing 26 notices of violation and 85 warnings.
  The unannounced compliance checks make sure businesses are following the coronavirus mitigation efforts, like mask-wearing, soci
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 5,650 More Coronavirus Cases, 56 Additional Deaths

  16-04-2021 19:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 5,650 new Coronavirus cases and 56 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,098,502 cases and 25,622 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 2,577 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19 and 572 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 6,885,169 vaccine doses have been administered so far, and 2,637,654 people are fully vaccinated. All Pennsylvani
  
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• Pine-Richland School Board Member Resigns; Parents And Students Voice Support For Eric Kasperowicz

  16-04-2021 19:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pine-Richland School District Board member has resigned as of Friday.At a special meeting held on Friday, the Board voted to accept the resignation of a Board member. At this time, the identity of the Board member is not known. The Board did not specify a reason for the member’s resignation.The Board also listened to comments made by parents who largely disagreed with the Board’s decision to remove football coach Eric Kasperowicz and his entire coaching st
  
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• Steelers Join Other Teams Around The League, Say They Will Skip Offseason Workouts

  16-04-2021 19:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Through the NFLPA, the Pittsburgh Steelers players say they will join several other teams around the league in not participating in voluntary, in-person offseason workouts.
  In a statement released through the NFLPA, the players say, “With the current pandemic still affecting our communities and country, and the lack of clear protocols and protections regarding returning to work at full capacity, the players of the Pittsburgh Steelers have
  
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• Officials tally virus cases found after vaccinations

  16-04-2021 18:56 via post-gazette.com
  
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• Allegheny County reports 491 new COVID-19 cases; weekly count falls

  16-04-2021 18:56 via post-gazette.com
  
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• Guitarist who once wore Confederate clothes in Pittsburgh to enter first guilty plea in Capitol riot

  16-04-2021 17:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jon Ryan Schaffer, 53, a founding member of the Oath Keepers who was arrested for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has agreed to plead guilty and cooperate against others in the case
  
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• Human Trafficking Sting In Ohio Results In 93 Arrests

  16-04-2021 17:44
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A two-day human trafficking sting staged at hotels across central Ohio resulted in nearly 100 arrests, the state attorney general’s office announced Friday.
  The sting also marked the first time that people trying to buy sex were charged with engaging in prostitution under a new law that took effect Monday.
  Authorities said 93 people were arrested during the “Operations 614” sting staged Wednesday and Thursday in Columbus and its surrounding suburbs.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 491 New Coronavirus Cases, Increasing County Total To 93,279

  16-04-2021 17:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 491 new Coronavirus cases and three additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 419 are confirmed and 72 are probable cases.The health department reports that 30 of these cases originate from data collected in March of 2021 and that the dates of death range from March to April. Among the deceased, one person was in their 50s, another person was in their 70s and a th
  
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• Board member sues powerful Hershey School, claims he’s being denied financial records

  16-04-2021 16:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A director and alumnus of America’s wealthiest boarding school claims he had to sue the institution to see how it spends the funding it receives from sales of Hershey bars and Reese’s Pieces.
  
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• ‘Aaron Donald Was On Mr. Spriggs’ Side:’ Donald’s Defense Attorney Claims He Broke Up Fight

  16-04-2021 15:42
  
  By: Andy Sheehan
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Casey White, defense attorney for Aaron Donald, claims that Donald did not assault DeVincent Spriggs, but actually saved him from further injury.“Mr. Spriggs should send Aaron a thank you card,” Mr. White told KDKA’s Andy Sheehan.
  Aaron Donald's attorney tells @KDKA the football star did not assault DeVincent Spriggs but in fact pull others off him. "Mr. Spriggs should send Aaron a thank you card". Says police confirm. pic.twitter.com/
  
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• Accuser's attorney now says client mistook someone else for Aaron Donald during fight

  16-04-2021 15:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  The attorney for the man who ac­cused NFL star Aaron Don­ald of as­sault­ing him dur­ing a fight on the South Side last week­end is offering him an apology.
   
  
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• Accuser now says he mistook someone else for Aaron Donald during fight

  16-04-2021 15:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  The man who ac­cused NFL star Aaron Don­ald of as­sault­ing him dur­ing a fight on the South Side last week­end is walk­ing back his claim.
   
  
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• PTL Links: April 16, 2021

  16-04-2021 15:08
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh
  Real Estate Checklist with Bonnie Loya & Buddy
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  Academy of Country Music AwardsPTL Deal Days:Desserts by Claudia
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• WATCH: 56th ACM Awards Come To CBS And Paramount+ On Sunday, April 18th

  16-04-2021 14:30
  
  (CBS) – After just six months, country music’s biggest stars come together again as the 56th ACM Awards are set to air this Sunday, April 18th on CBS and streaming with Paramount+. Co-hosted by Mickey Guyton and Keith Urban, the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards will once again broadcast from Nashville with performances coming from three historic venues – The Ryman Auditorium, The Bluebird Cafe and the Grand Ole Opry.
  Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton lead the way this year c
  
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• Police In Washington Warning Parents Of BB Gun Game ‘Assassin’

  16-04-2021 14:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – Police in the city of Washington seized a BB gun from a car full of kids that were driving around shooting at other kids.According to police, groups of kids have been riding around waving the guns at shooting at one another in a game called “Assassin.”They say that the guns look like actual firearms.They’re warning parents and kids alike that waving a BB gun that looks like a real gun out of a car could lead to dangerous sit
  
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• Police In Washington Co. Warning Parents Of BB Gun Game ‘Assassin’

  16-04-2021 14:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – Police in the city of Washington seized a BB gun from a car full of kids that were driving around shooting at other young people.According to police, groups of kids have been riding around waving the guns and shooting at one another in a game called, “Assassin.”They say that the guns look like actual firearms.
  They’re warning parents and kids alike that waving a BB gun that looks like a real weapon could lead to dangerous si
  
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• Police Arrest 3 Robbery Suspects In Lincoln-Lemington

  16-04-2021 13:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Three robbery suspects were arrested in Lincoln-Lemington on Thursday night.According to police, a witness directed officers to the three suspects on Apple Street.Police also surrounded a home looking for a fourth suspect but were unsuccessful in locating the fourth suspect.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: The Weekend Starts Cool And Cloudy

  16-04-2021 13:28
  
  By: Ron Smiley
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning, the cool, cloudy, and damp weather will stick around for another day today.We continue to track an upper low-pressure system centered on top of Boston and moving to the east.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Opposite of what happened yesterday, our best chance for rain will come this morning with rain chances slowly ticking down through the late morning to afternoon hours. I
  
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• ‘COVID-Arm:’ Pfizer And Moderna Vaccines Causing Less Serious But More Common Side Effects

  16-04-2021 13:09
  
  By: John Shumway
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – While the Johnson and Johnson vaccine remains on the shelf for at least another week, Pfizer and Moderna are picking up the slack.
  The blood clot side effect from J&J is extremely rare, but the side effects from Pfizer and Moderna, while less threatening, are much more common.
  CBS News Medical expert Dr. David Agus says doctors are seeing a lot of patients experience “COVID arm.”“What COVID arm is is it’s a reaction your immu
  
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• At Least 9 Killed, Several Injured In Shooting At FedEx Facility In Indianapolis

  16-04-2021 12:51
  
  By: Briana Smith
  INDIANAPOLIS (KDKA/CBS NEWS) – At least nine people were killed and several were wounded in a shooting at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis.As of Friday morning, police say there is currently no active threat.Police added that several victims were taken to the hospital or went on their own, at least one is in critical condition and two others were treated at the scene of the shooting.Police say that the gunman took his own life but a motive is not yet known.
  For the full
  
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• Pittsburgh-born F. Murray Abraham is game to play on 'Mythic Quest'

  16-04-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Abraham may be most well-known for serious roles, but he also loves providing audiences with a genuine laugh.
  
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• City of Asylum to hold 10-day international literary festival in May

  16-04-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Authors Olga Tokarczuk, Mieko Kawakami, Forrest Gander and Viet Thanh Nguyen to discuss identity, migration and displacement.
  
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• One Person Killed In Crash On Route 837 In Duquesne

  16-04-2021 10:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) – Route 837 is closed in both directions due to a deadly crash.Police, fire, and EMS were all called to the scene of the crash on Route 837 near Second Street in Duquesne.One vehicle was involved in the crash, one person was killed in the crash, and a passenger was taken to the hospital.
  The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.We have a crew on scene and will work to learn more details.Get the latest on KDKA.com or on Your Day Pittsburgh,
  
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• One Man Killed, One Person Hospitalized After Crash On Route 837 In Duquesne

  16-04-2021 10:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) – A man is dead and a juvenile is in the hospital after a deadly rollover crash on Route 837 in Duquesne.Just after 3:30 a.m., the crash occurred near N. 2nd Street when the vehicle rolled over and ejected the man from the vehicle.He was pronounced dead at the scene.The juvenile was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.Allegheny County Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the crash.It is expected that the road will be closed for sever
  
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• Tiny Home In Garfield Hits The Market

  16-04-2021 09:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Have you ever thought about living in a tiny house?You’re in luck – one right here in Pittsburgh just hit the market.A one-bedroom, one-bathroom home in Garfield is available for $195,000, according to the listing on ReMax.The home has a queen-sized bed that folds out of the wall, a full kitchen, and an outdoor deck area.At 368 square feet, it’s the equivalent to the size of a two-car garage.
  
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• Painting Project Serves As Creative Outlet For Bower Hill Elementary Students

  16-04-2021 09:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PETERS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – During these dark COVID times, one local school district is adding some color.Last weekend, the “Bower Hill Beautification Committee” painted the driveway of Bower Hill Elementary School.The staff partnered with local artist Silvi Labovitz to create more outdoor activities for students.Along with the color designs, they also serve as fun recess activities and kids don’t have to touch any equipment to play.
  
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• Pa. State System Of Higher Education Votes To Freeze Tuition For 3rd Straight Year

  16-04-2021 09:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Students at Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities will not be paying higher tuition next year.The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s board voted to freeze tuition rates for the third straight year.In-state undergraduate students will continue to pay around $7,700.Meanwhile, PASSHE is continuing to move forward with plans to merge several schools, with California University of Pennsylvania, Clarion University, and Edinbor
  
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• FBI Arrests Pittsburgh Man For Allegedly Submitting Fake PPP Loan Applications

  16-04-2021 09:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The FBI has arrested a Pittsburgh man for allegedly committing bank fraud and money laundering.According to investigators, Randy Frasinelli was defrauding the Payroll Protection Program.Frasinelli allegedly submitted fake PPP loan applications and then would funnel to that money into other accounts.
  
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• Working From Home: Study Puts Pennsylvania Near The Middle For Best Work From Home States

  16-04-2021 08:50
  
  (CBS LOCAL) – Are you still working from home during the pandemic? WalletHub crunched some data to rank the best and worst states for working from home.71% of people who can do their jobs remotely are still working from home, according to the study from WalletHub. The finance website compared 50 states and the District of Columbia and ranked them by looking at factors like internet access/costs and average home square footage.
  Pennsylvania finds itself right in the middle, coming in at 16.
  
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• Crosby’s Incredible Goal Not Enough, Flyers Beat Penguins 2-1 In Shootout

  16-04-2021 08:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier scored in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Thursday.
  Giroux and Couturier were the lone shooters for Philadelphia. Jake Guentzel scored for Pittsburgh, but Carter Hart stopped Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang to seal the win.
  “It’s a huge two points,” Hart said. “We’re in crunch time, so every game right now from here on in is huge.”
  Jakub Voracek scored his e
  
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• More Coaches And Players Speak Out After Pine-Richland School District Removes Football Coaching Staff

  16-04-2021 05:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – More coaches and former players continue to speak out after Pine-Richland School District removed its entire football coaching staff.
  Pine-Richland football is known as a winning program, but many feel like the school district will lose out without the coaching staff.
  “It’s disappointing to see that a great school district lost a very good coach and a very good coaching staff,” said Reilly Jordan, a former Pine-Richland football player and coach.
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• Pittsburgh Brothers Honored During National Donate Life Month

  16-04-2021 04:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — April is National Donate Life Month, a time when organ donation programs raise awareness about the importance of their cause.With the signing of a proclamation by Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, April is now officially Donate Life Month in the city of Pittsburgh.For every person waiting for an organ donation and every individual who gives the gift of life, there is a story. A special local story pays tribute to city firefighters and brothers: Joe and Danny King.
  Joe, the
  
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• 1 Juvenile Dead, 1 Injured After Shooting In Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland Neighborhood

  16-04-2021 04:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after two juveniles were shot in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.
  Police responded Thursday to a ShotSpotter alert for the 1300 block of Sorrell Street. When officials arrived, they found two juvenile males with gunshot wounds.
  One was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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