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• Police charge N.C. man with theft, DUI in Pittsburgh International Airport crash; tack on ethnic intimidation count

  01-05-2021 23:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said Harry A. Griffith used a racial slur while talking to someone in the airport parking lot.
  
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• Pittsburgh Native And Pitt Safety Damar Hamlin Selected 212th Overall By Buffalo Bills

  01-05-2021 23:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Damar Hamlin, a McKees Rocks native and Pitt Panthers safety has been selected 212th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.Hamlin was the Class AAAA Defensive Player of the year when he played high school football at Pittsburgh Central Catholic.While injuries limited him in his sophomore season at Pitt, he did record 41 tackles and an interception in four starts.In 2020, Hamlin improved on those numbers, being named s
  
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• Man Rescued After Tree Falls On Porta Potty At Gettysburg National Military Park

  01-05-2021 23:02
  
  GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man was rescued after a tree that fell during high winds trapped him inside a portable toilet at Gettysburg National Military Park in south-central Pennsylvania.
  The Barlow Volunteer Fire Department said on its Facebook page that the crew was called to Little Round Top shortly before 4 p.m. Friday. Assistant Chief Joe Robinson told the York Daily Record that they found a tree atop a vehicle but no one inside, and park rangers then told them the tree
  
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• Port Authority systems including most ConnectCard machines up and running

  01-05-2021 22:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  As of 8 p.m all Port Authority services were functioning except for the ConnectCard machines located at Homewood Station.
  
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• Minnesota Vikings Select Pitt Defensive Tackle Jaylen Twyman 199th Overall

  01-05-2021 22:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another Pitt player has been selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.This time, the Minnesota Vikings selected Panthers’ defensive tackle, Jaylen Twyman, with the 199th pick in the 6th round.During the 2019 season with the Panthers, Twyman joined elite company, become the first interior defensive lineman since Aaron Donald to lead Pitt in sacks, just missing Donald’s record of 11, recording 10.5 sacks.This is the second player from Pitt that Mi
  
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• New York Jets Draft Pitt Cornerback Jason Pinnock 175th Overall

  01-05-2021 22:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The New York Jets drafted Pitt Panthers cornerback Jason Pinnock with the 175th overall pick in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.“I think Jason Pinnock really caught people’s attention with his pro day workout but at Pitt, we’ve always known he’s a player,” said Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi. “The Jets are getting a long athlete with great ball skills. He knows how to press and be physical. I know he’ll
  
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• Internet Outage Impacts Port Authority Online Systems And ConnectCard Machines

  01-05-2021 21:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An IT outage has impacted multiple Port Authority systems on Saturday.ConnectCard machines, the Authority’s Customer Service telephone system and Port Authority’s websites are all impacted.Port Authority specified that public transit has not been affected, and they will still be able to provide service.It is unknown when the systems will resume operations at this time.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Internet Connectivity ‘Mostly’ Restored For Port Authority Systems

  01-05-2021 21:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority says that internet connectivity has been restored to “most Port Authority services” as of 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.
  ConnectCard machines at the Homewood Station on the East Busway and Sarah and West Liberty stations on the silver line still remain out of service.An outage impacted multiple Port Authority systems on Saturday.ConnectCard machines, the Authority’s Customer Service telephone system, and Port Authority&rsq
  
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• Drug agents arrest five in Philadelphia-Butler County heroin, fentanyl pipeline

  01-05-2021 21:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  The arrests of four Butler County residents and their accused supplier from Philadelphia came after a lengthy grand jury investigation.
  
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• Pitt Panthers’ Rashad Weaver Selected By Tennessee Titans With No. 135 Pick In 2021 NFL Draft

  01-05-2021 21:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLEVELAND, Ohio (KDKA) — The Tennessee Titans have selected Pitt Panthers’ very own Rashad Weaver on the third day of the 2021 NFL Draft.Weaver was selected with the fourth-round No. 135 pick on Saturday.
  Welcome to the family! #TitansDraft @RashadWeaverpic.twitter.com/6F4xTjy5Is
  — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 1, 2021“LETS GOOOO! I’m so thankful for the @titans believing in me and I’m ready to work!#TitanUp,” Weaver tweeted.
  LETS
  
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• Pa. State Police Searching For 72-Year-Old Endangered, Possibly Armed Man Martin Hussey

  01-05-2021 20:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a 72-year-old missing and endangered man Martin Hussey.Police warn that Hussey is possibly armed.(Photo Credit: Troopers Steve Limani & Cliff Greenfield/Twitter)
  They say that anyone who sees him should not approach him and instead call 911.He is described as being bald, 5’11” tall, weighing 160 pounds and having blue eyes.Police say he was last seen in the Wimmerton area in Latrobe.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 3,100 New Coronavirus Cases, Over 8.5 Million Vaccine Doses Administered

  01-05-2021 19:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 3,100 new Coronavirus cases and 35 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,154,105 cases and 26,253 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 2,283 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19 and 518 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 8,596,538 vaccine doses have been administered so far, and 3,493,659 people are fully vaccinated. All Pennsylvani
  
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• ‘Get Ready To Feel The Love Of Steeler Nation’: Alan Faneca Wishes Day 2 Pick Kendrick Green Success With The Steelers

  01-05-2021 18:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLEVELAND, Ohio/PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — Last night, the Steelers announced they had picked Illinois OL Kendrick Green, and he’s already getting a warm welcome from a former Steeler.Alan Faneca put together a video message for Green early Saturday morning.“Glad you’re a Pittsburgh Steeler man. Glad to have you man,” Faneca said. “Get ready to feel the love of Steeler Nation.”
  From: @afan66
  To: @The_fridge53 pic.twitter.com/L8Bxpq3w
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 271 New Coronavirus Cases, No Additional Deaths

  01-05-2021 18:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 271 new Coronavirus cases and no additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 232 are confirmed and 39 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from one year to 90 years with a median age of 29 years.
  There have been 6,741 total hospitalizations and 97,521 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pandemic started.
  The county-
  
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• Grand Jury Indicts 8 In Alcohol-Related Death Of Bowling Green Student Stone Foltz After Fraternity Party

  01-05-2021 17:41
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Seven college students in Ohio and another man were indicted in the alcohol-related death of a 20-year-old who was found unconscious after a fraternity party, prosecutors said Thursday.
  A grand jury indicted the eight on charges ranging from involuntary manslaughter to hazing.
  Stone Foltz, 20, died three days after he and other fraternity pledges at Bowling Green State University were each given and encouraged to finish an entire bottle of alcohol at the March 4 off-cam
  
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• West Virginia Transgender Athlete Bill Signed By Governor Jim Justice

  01-05-2021 17:26
  
  By John Raby, Associated Press
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges.
  The bill was among 38 signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice. It had narrowly passed the state Senate, which had added the college component, before being overwhelmingly approved in the House of Delegates.
  Justice said earlier this week that he would “proudly” sign th
  
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• State Troopers Investigating Shooting Death Of 21-Year-Old In Cambria County

  01-05-2021 17:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SUMMERHILL, Pa. (KDKA) — State Police in Summerhill are investigating a deadly shooting in Cambria County.
  This happened at a house on Fairlane Road just after 6 p.m. Friday night.
  Troopers say they were called to a domestic-related assault and found a 21-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound.
  His family was at the house and are being interviewed by investigators.
  
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• Marsha Skibicki Arrested Multiple Times Overnight, Accused Of Repeatedly Fighting Back Against Officers

  01-05-2021 16:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  KISKI TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A woman is in the Armstrong County Jail on Saturday and is facing multiple charges from the Kiski Township Police Department.Kiski Township Police say that they first arrested Marsha Skibicki on River Road in North Apollo Borough and allege that she was “highly intoxicated” when they found her around 1:45 a.m Saturday. They charged her with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct before they let her leave with a sober adult.Just
  
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• Visitors Can See Member Of Once-Endangered Rhino Species At Columbus Zoo And Aquarium

  01-05-2021 16:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  POWELL, Ohio (KDKA) — A 4-year-old greater one-horned rhino has a new home at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.The rhino, named Brian, arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on April 9, 2021 from the Center for Conservation of Tropical Ungulates in Florida.(Photo Credit: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)Brian weighs around 3,500 pounds, and zoo experts say that his species is particularly vulnerable and only recently was elevated from endangered status due to dedicated conse
  
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• Carnegie Mellon University Students Given The Choice Of Pfizer Or Johnson And Johnson Vaccine At Clinic

  01-05-2021 15:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A coronavirus vaccine clinic at Carnegie Mellon University was giving out both the Pfizer and the Johnson & Johnson shots on Friday.
  “Some patients have a preference, and we’ve seen with vaccine hesitancy that some patients prefer one over the other. So we made both Pfizer and J&J available at this clinic today,” Dr. Imran Qadeer, AHN’s Chief Medical Officer, said.The end of the semester is quickly approaching at CM
  
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• Netflix Reveals Release Date For Jason Momoa’s ‘Sweet Girl’ Filmed In Pittsburgh

  01-05-2021 14:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jason Momoa, known best for playing Aquaman, made a splash here back in 2019 when he was filming a Netflix movie.
  Now we know when you can stream it.
  Sweet Girl will show up on Netflix on August 20.
  Momoa plays a husband who tries to get justice for his wife’s death while protecting his daughter.
  
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• Hersheypark Opens For Summer Season With 3 New Culinary Options

  01-05-2021 14:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HERSHEY, Pa. (KDKA) — On Friday, Hersheypark opened for its summer season.And it’s getting sweeter out there with three new culinary experiences.Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor and the Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen are now open.
  The Chocolatier Restaurant will open at the end of May.
  The park is open Fridays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with daily operations startingMay 27.
  Safety protocols are in place, and you’re also encouraged to buy your
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Watching Out For Wet Weather

  01-05-2021 13:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a cold and frosty start this Saturday, but we will see sun and warmer temperatures today in the lower 60’s.
  That is still below average for this time of year.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  A few clouds tonight means we don’t get nearly as cold.
  We drop to just to the mid 50’s.
  Temperatures will be in the upper 70’s to near 80 degrees tomorrow as clouds give away to sun.
  Monday starts a wet pattern.
  
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• Hey Ray! Playing Around With The Density Equation

  01-05-2021 12:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We have done a lot of experiments and covered a lot of topics. This time, we are going to play around with density, and use its ingredients to make some weird science.
  We have talked about density before.
  Remember, if an object is denser than what is surrounding it, it will sink.
  If it is less dense than what is surrounding it, it will float.
  Since density is mass per unit volume, we draw the equation this way.
  I know some may not like math, but this equation gives us h
  
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• Steelers Set To Make Five Picks On 3rd Day Of 2021 NFL Draft

  01-05-2021 11:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the second and third rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, the Steelers have already made several additions to their roster.
  Pittsburgh has made three picks so far, with the focus being on the offense.
  The Steelers selected Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth with the 55th overall pick in the 2nd round.
  He is a two-time all-Big Ten selection at his position, with 16 touchdown catches in 30 career games.
  Freiermuth says this entire draft
  
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• Whitehall Borough Police Chief Keith Henderson Retires

  01-05-2021 10:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WHITEHALL BOROUGH (KDKA) — The Whitehall Borough Police Chief is retiring.
  Friday was Keith Henderson’s last day on the job.
  The police department shared the news on its Facebook page.
  (Courtesy: Whitehall Borough Police Department/Facebook)
  Henderson served a police officer for 39 years.
  
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• VP Harris Visits Ohio To Talk Public Transit, Spending Plan

  01-05-2021 09:48
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has been in Ohio to talk up public transportation and President Joe Biden’s spending plan.
  Harris and Ohio’s Democratic U.S. senator Sherrod Brown met Friday with transportation and business leaders in a roundtable discussion hosted by the University of Cincinnati.
  They talked about the importance of public transportation in supporting workers, families and small businesses.
  Harris says easily accessible public transportation also
  
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• ‘Last Time We Drafted A Harris, It Worked Out Pretty Good’; Pittsburgh Native Billy Gardell Chats Steelers, Najee Harris, NFL Draft, And More

  01-05-2021 09:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A good gauge on how Steeler Nation feels about things at any given time can often be summed up by checking in with Pittsburgh native Billy Gardell. When it comes to this year’s first-round draft pick Najee Harris, Gardell gives his Yinzer stamp of approval.
  Gardell recently sat down with CBS’ D.J. Sixsmith to chat about the Steelers, the NFL Draft, as well as some talk about the Penguins and Pirates. 
  When asked about how he feels
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Orders Homewood Food Truck Operating Without Permit To Close

  01-05-2021 08:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A food truck that was operating out of Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood has been ordered to close by the Allegheny County Health Department.
  The Health Department ordered Coach Jeff’s Trophy Hot Dog to close earlier this week.
  The mobile food stand had been operating along Bennett Street in Homewood.
  The Health Department says multiple violations were being committed, including:Open and operating without a health permit
  Food from an
  
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• St. Vincent College Orders Students To Shelter-In-Place Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases

  01-05-2021 08:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LATROBE (KDKA) — COVID-19 cases are rising at St. Vincent College and the school is taking action.
  Students have been ordered to shelter-in-place due to the spike in cases.
  The college says surveillance testing and contact tracing over the next two days will determine how long the lockdown will remain in place,
  For now, all classes will be remote and students should stay in their dorms.
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In Crash That Killed Police Officer

  01-05-2021 08:07
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A man accused of killing a police officer by crashing into her during a chase last year has pleaded guilty to aggravated murder.
  Terry Blankenship entered his plea Friday as part of a deal with Hamilton County prosecutors, who agreed to not seek a death sentence.
  The 43-year-old Blankenship then received a life term, though he will be eligible to seek parole after serving 30 years.
  Springdale officer Kaia Grant was killed on March 21 after she was struck while Blankenship
  
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• Police Investigating After Man Shot In Westwood

  01-05-2021 07:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Pittsburgh’s Westwood neighborhood.
  According to police, 911 calls were made just before 9:00 p.m. on Friday reporting sounds of gunshots.
  Officers received descriptions of a vehicle leaving the area before arriving at the scene.
  A short time later, the vehicle was seen in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Dennis Lane)
  After pulling the vehic
  
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• TSA Extends Travelers’ Mask Mandate Through September

  01-05-2021 07:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Transportation Security Administration is extended its mask mandate for travelers until September 13.
  The mandate was set to expire on May 11.
  The extension of the mandate means that anytime you board a plane, train, or us, you’ll need to be wearing a mask.
  Violators can be fined from $250 to to $2,500.
  
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• Carpenter Hits Another Pinch Homer As Cardinals Beat Pirates

  01-05-2021 07:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Carpenter hit his second pinch, three-run home run in as many days and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3.
  Carpenter connected off Duane Underwood Jr. in the sixth inning to put the Cardinals ahead 6-1.
  Carpenter took the Philadelphia Phillies’ Aaron Nola deep Thursday in a game the Cardinals won 4-3 in 10 innings.
  St. Louis’ Tyler O’Neill had three hits, including a leadoff home run in the fourth inning.
  Nolan Arenado hit two r
  
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• 2 Brothers In Baldwin Accused Of Attacking Paramedics; 3rd Brother Charged With Arson

  01-05-2021 05:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BALDWIN (KDKA) — For three local brothers, it has been kind of an unbelievable few days.
  Their father died, for starters, but now two of the brothers are charged with assaulting the medics who came to help their dad, while the third brother is facing charges following a Thursday house fire in Baldwin.
  Allegheny police said detectives are investigating the Thursday fire on the 200 block of Revo Road in Baldwin as arson. Through eyewitness accounts, they believe 46-yea
  
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• Pitt DE Patrick Jones Selected In 3rd Round By Minnesota Vikings

  01-05-2021 05:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLEVELAND, Ohio (KDKA) — The first Pitt Panther is off the board.
  With the No. 90 pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday, the Minnesota Vikings selected defensive end Patrick Jones II.Patrick Jones II » Pitt » @VikingsWatch the #NFLDraft on
  ESPN, ABC & NFL Network#H2P » @P_jones9 pic.twitter.com/s1c9HA9Iwp
  — Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) May 1, 2021Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi congratulated Jones on Twitter.
  “Congrats to a gre
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: TE Pat Freiermuth, OL Kendrick Green Selected On Day 2

  01-05-2021 04:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: Steelers Select Miami LB Quincy Roche 216th Overall

  01-05-2021 04:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: OT Dan Moore Jr. Selected On Day 3

  01-05-2021 04:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: LB Buddy Johnson, OT Dan Moore Jr. Selected On Day 3

  01-05-2021 04:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: DE Isaiahh Loudermilk, LB Buddy Johnson, OT Dan Moore Jr. Selected On Day 3

  01-05-2021 04:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• N.C. man to be charged with taking Pittsburgh airport vehicle, crashing into moving walkway structure

  01-05-2021 04:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police say a North Carolina man got into an unoccupied Airport Authority vehicle and quickly crashed it into a structure that houses a moving walkway at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
  
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• WATCH: Steelers Legend Franco Harris Announces Pittsburgh’s 2nd-Round Draft Pick Amid Boos From Browns Fans

  01-05-2021 03:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLEVELAND, Ohio (KDKA) — A Steelers legend announced the team’s second-round pick during the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday.
  Franco Harris had the honor of announcing Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth as the Steelers’ pick at No. 55.Both played at Penn State.
  Both drafted by the #Steelers.@francoharrishof was so pumped to announce @pat_fry5!
  : 2021 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC; Draft-A-Thon on @NFL pic.twitter.com/L3SxExQmFd
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steele
  
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• Police: North Carolina Man Steals, Crashes Airport Authority Vehicle Into Building At Pittsburgh International Airport

  01-05-2021 03:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Police said a North Carolina man stole an Airport Authority vehicle and crashed into a building at Pittsburgh International Airport.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Friday, police responded to reports that an Airport Authority vehicle had been driven into the building that houses the moving walkway that connects the Landside terminal and the Hyatt Regency Hotel with long-term parking.Officials say when they arrived, they found that an Airport Auth
  
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• Police: North Carolina Man Crashes Airport Authority Vehicle Into Building At Pittsburgh International Airport

  01-05-2021 03:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Police said a North Carolina man stole an Airport Authority vehicle and crashed into a building at Pittsburgh International Airport.
  On Friday, police responded to reports that an Airport Authority vehicle had been driven into the building that houses the moving walkway that connects the Landside terminal and the Hyatt Regency Hotel with long-term parking.Officials say when they arrived, they found that an Airport Authority pick-up truck c
  
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• 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Tracker: Penn State TE Pat Freiermuth Selected At No. 55

  01-05-2021 02:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have eight picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
  The team has draft selections in every round of this year’s draft except for the 5th round, with their 1st round pick being the 24th overall pick.
  The 2021 NFL Draft is being held in downtown Cleveland.
  Keep up to date with all of Pittsburgh’s selections with the 2021 Steelers Draft Tracker!
  2021 NFL Draft Schedule:Thursday, April 29th – 8:00 p.m. &ndas
  
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• On A Positive Note: 9-Year-Old Girl From Butler County On Mission To Spread Kindness

  01-05-2021 02:27
  
  ZELIENOPLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A 9-year-old girl from Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School is on a mission to spread kindness.
  Madisyn Bowers and her mom, Lisa, founded “Madisyn’s Mighty Mission.” It’s a campaign that raises awareness about Crouzon Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the growth of the skull and abnormal development of the eye sockets and midface.
  Since her adoption as an infant, Madisyn has undergone numerous surgeries. Her most recent sur
  
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• Pfizer Testing Single-Dose Pill To Treat COVD-19

  01-05-2021 01:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Shannon Bott came down with COVID at Thanksgiving.
  “It was just the worst I ever felt. I’ve had bronchitis, I’ve had the flu. And it was much worse than either of those. And it went on for so long,” she says. “I definitely was extremely sore, feverish, no energy for close to a month.”
  She wishes there had been a pill she could have taken to shorten the illness and make it less severe.
  “There was such worry about how was this goi
  
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• Local Steel Experts Say US Steel’s Decision To Drop $1.5 Billion Mon Valley Project Makes Sense

  01-05-2021 01:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On Friday, U.S. Steel announced that it is abandoning its $1.5 billion project to upgrade its steelmaking in the Mon Valley.
  Local experts think this could be part of the company’s pledge earlier this month to go carbon free by 2050.
  “It does produce a lot of CO2 though,” explains Professor Christ Pistorius, co-director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Iron and Steelmaking Research.
  “To make one ton of steel, you produce almost tw
  
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• Closures Leave Ventilator Unit Residents With 30 Days To Find New Homes At Already-Packed Facilities

  01-05-2021 01:35
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The coronavirus taught us the importance of ventilators. Many Pennsylvanians find themselves in need of this lifesaving care every day, following an accident or a debilitating diagnosis.Only on KDKA, we learned a lack of funding just forced many of these vent-dependent patients to find new homes.
  KDKA Investigator Meghan Schiller confirmed with Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging that four ventilator units in southwestern Pennsylvania just gave their residents 30 d
  
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