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• Child Tax Credit: When Will Parents Get Their First Monthly Check?

  18-05-2021 23:07
  
  (CBS Detroit) — The Child Tax Credit was established over two decades ago to ease the financial burden of raising a child. Parents and guardians in qualifying households are about to receive a little more help from the federal government. The American Rescue Plan, passed in mid-March, increases the amount of the credit and changes its implementation in important ways.
  The $1.9 trillion COVID relief package raises the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 to up to $3,600, depending on the child&rsqu
  
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• Severe Weather Limited In Pittsburgh So Far This Spring

  18-05-2021 23:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This spring has been a rollercoaster in southwestern Pennsylvania. We’ve had wild temperature swings from early 70s and 80s to late frost and freeze concerns well into May. One thing that hasn’t been so common is severe weather. In fact, the National Weather Service Pittsburgh office says that this year has been comparatively quiet for them.So far in 2021, the NWS Pittsburgh has issued three Tornado, two Severe Thunderstorm and zero Flash Flood Warnings. The
  
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• Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates Bill Peduto, Ed Gainey Go To The Polls For Primary Election

  18-05-2021 22:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One of the more closely watched races is the Pittsburgh Mayoral Democratic primary.Incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto cast his vote this morning at the Sterrett School Gym on Reynolds Street. He is seeking his third term in office.
  State Representative Ed Gainey is one of the candidates running against Peduto for mayor.
  He cast his vote at the Catalyst Academy Charter School on Lemington Avenue this morning.Retired police detective Tony Moreno and Oaklan
  
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• Officials: Republican Ballots Mislabeled As Democratic On Screens At Luzerne County Polling Places

  18-05-2021 22:37
  
  WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Election officials in one northeastern Pennsylvania county say a “coding error” is causing Republican primary ballots to be mislabeled as Democratic ballots on the ballot marking devices at polling places.
  Luzerne County elections director Bob Morgan says an error during vendor programming of the device is causing GOP primary ballots throughout the county to have “an error in the header when displayed on the viewing screen.”
  Moran said in a
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Sign 4th Round Draft Picks OT Dan Moore Jr. And LB Buddy Johnson

  18-05-2021 22:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday they have signed more draft picks.Offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. and linebacker Buddy Johnson are officially joining the Steelers’ ranks.Moore Jr. was the 128th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and Johnson was the 140th overall pick.Both players were drafted from Texas A&M.On Sunday, the Steelers signed defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk, linebacker Quincy Roche, defensive
  
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• Department of Labor and Industry Holding Virtual Workshops For Unemployment Compensation System Transition

  18-05-2021 22:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will hold four virtual workshops to help people prepare for the transition to the new unemployment compensation system.It comes as the state is switching out its outdated 40-year-old system to a new modern computer system. The transition is expected to begin May 30.You can see details on the workshops here.
  
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• Applications Open For Pittsburgh’s ‘Love Your Block’ Grant Program

  18-05-2021 21:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Applications are now open for Love Your Block, a mini-grant program in the city that supports neighborhood improvement projects.The City of Pittsburgh says applications are now open. Nonprofit organizations across the city are invited to propose projects for up to $1,500 in funds and the support of city departments.
  #Pittsburgh is excited to announce applications are now open for Love Your Block.
  Love Your Block is a mini-grant program that&n
  
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• ‘We’re Pulling Out All The Stops’: Jeremy Sisto & Alana De La Garza On CBS’ ‘FBI’

  18-05-2021 21:49
  
  (CBS Local)– “FBI” returns with a new episode Tuesday night on CBS and the team is in the thick of it with an investigation into a mass casualty event at a New York City restaurant.
  Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine and Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille are right in the middle of it all and CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith got the chance to chat with the actors who play those parts in Jeremy Sisto and Alana De La Garza about the final two episodes of sea
  
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• Pittsburgh Native Charles Grodin Dies After Battle With Cancer

  18-05-2021 21:21
  
  NEW YORK (AP/KDKA) — Pittsburgh native Charles Grodin, the droll, offbeat actor and writer who scored as a caddish newlywed in “The Heartbreak Kid” and later had roles ranging from Robert De Niro’s counterpart in the comic thriller “Midnight Run” to the bedeviled father in the “Beethoven” comedies, has died. He was 86.
  Grodin died Tuesday in Wilton, Connecticut, from bone marrow cancer, his son, Nicholas Grodin, said.
  Born Charles Grodinsky in Pitt
  
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• High Schooler Dies, Family Heartbroken After Losing Son In Drowning For Second Time In 5 Years

  18-05-2021 21:18
  
  RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (CBS Sacramento) – Tragedy struck twice for a family that is now grieving the second loss of a son who drowned. Seventeen-year-old Melino Liu, a senior at Grant High School in Rancho Cordova, California, died after drowning in the American River over the weekend.
  Poliana Liu is grieving the passing of her youngest brother. This comes after a similar tragedy struck her family in 2016 when she lost her brother Paul.
  “Our other brother drowned back in 2016 an
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Fans Can Pack PNC Park By July

  18-05-2021 20:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates fans can pack PNC Park starting in July.The team announced the two-step process of lifting seating capacity on Tuesday.All 12 home games from June 3 to June 23 will allow 3 feet of social distancing between seats, bringing the park to a 55 percent capacity. Starting on July 1, PNC Park will lift all restrictions.The park is following CDC guidelines on masking, meaning fully vaccinated fans are not required to wear a mask.“
  
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• State Police Identify Muddy Creek Twp. Shooting Victim As David Hines, Say His SUV Was Found Near Mining Facility

  18-05-2021 20:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MUDDY CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — State police in Butler County are asking for the public’s help as they continue their investigation into the discovery of a homicide victim in Muddy Creek Township
  According to state police, 38-year-old David Hines of New Castle was found dead in his vehicle on E. Portersville Road, near State Route 422 and Interstate 79, around 8 p.m. Monday.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania Crimestoppers)
  Hines’ SUV was found down a small
  
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• Shocking Video: School Bus Driver Slaps 10-Year-Old Girl In Dispute Over Face Mask

  18-05-2021 20:06
  
  FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS Denver) — A school bus driver admits he slapped a 10-year-old girl — in a dispute over how she was wearing her face mask. It happened in April in Fremont County and was captured by surveillance cameras. Some may find the video disturbing.
  (credit: KKTV)
  The video, which was obtained by KKTV, shows the bus driver talking to the girl after she moved her mask below her nose. According to documents from the school, the girl said she moved her mask below her nos
  
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• Pirates Great Rennie Stennett Dies At Age 72 After Battle With Cancer

  18-05-2021 20:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two-time World Series champion Rennie Stennett has died at age 72.The Pirates says Stennett died early Tuesday morning in Coconut Creek, Florida after a battle with cancer.“We are saddened by the loss of such a beloved member of the Pirates family. Rennie was a great player on the field, and an even better person off of it,” Pirates President Travis Williams said in a press release. “A member of our World Series Championships in
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 1,730 New Cases, 38 Additional Deaths

  18-05-2021 19:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,730 new Coronavirus cases and 38 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,188,845 cases and 26,871 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 1,436 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19, and 342 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 9,785,235 total vaccine doses have been administered and 4,242,190 people are fully vaccinated. So far, 49.1% of
  
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• Man Arrested On Arson Charges In Spaghetti And Steakhouse Restaurant Fire

  18-05-2021 19:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MURRYSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A man has been arrested on arson charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a popular Murrysville restaurant, the Trib reports.
  According to court documents, Brian Lucas of Murrysville is facing multiple charges, including arson, dangerous burning, burglary and causing a catastrophe in connection with the fire at Spaghetti and Steakhouse this weekend.
  The Spaghetti and Steakhouse restaurant now sits along Route 22 charred and destroyed
  
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• Victor Steban, Captured For Questioning In Westmoreland Co. Double Homicide, Found To Have Lengthy Criminal History

  18-05-2021 19:34
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The man being questioned in connection with a list of violent incidents in Westmoreland County has a long criminal history.
  Victor Steban, 53, who is now in police custody, has faced charges in the past — including multiple DUIs, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and weapons violations.The interview process will now begin with multiple police agencies. Stand by for more details on @KDKA https://t.co/Xs4219YFPv
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• 88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July

  18-05-2021 19:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Treasury Department says 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15.
  
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• State Police Capture ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Victor Steban, Wanted For Questioning In Penn Twp. Double Homicide

  18-05-2021 19:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — State police say they have captured a man wanted for questioning in connection with a series of violent incidents in Westmoreland County, including a double homicide in Penn Township.
  Victor Steban, 53, is now in custody. State police did not say where he was captured.
  (Source: Pennsylvania State Police)
  His arrest comes just two hours after Pennsylvania State Police in Greensburg held a news conference to discuss the case. Investigators warn
  
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• LOOK: Rare Split-Colored Maine Lobster Is A ‘One In 50 Million’ Catch

  18-05-2021 18:36
  
  BIDDEFORD, Maine (CBS) — A lucky lobster is avoiding the dinner table because it’s an extremely rare catch. The split-colored lobster was brought to the University of New England’s Marine Science Center in Maine last week.
  The half-orange, half-brown lobster is considered to be a one in 50 million catch. It was donated by Eric Payne from Inland Seafood Corporation, a Maine lobster packer.
  Scientists need help naming it. The crustacean will live in the same house as their yellow
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 166 New Cases, 4 Additional Deaths

  18-05-2021 18:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 166 new Coronavirus cases and four additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 69 are confirmed and 97 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from three months to 92 years with a median age of 29 years.
  There have been 7,045 total hospitalizations and 100,367 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pandemic started.
  The c
  
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• Alexander Garfin And Jordan Elsass Say ‘The Dominos Will Start To Fall’ In Return Of ‘Superman And Lois’

  18-05-2021 18:00
  
  (CBS) – It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… the return of Superman And Lois to The CW lineup tonight at 9/8c. Man Of Steel fans will finally get a chance to return to Smallville as the show picks up from hiatus to resume its debut season.
  CBS‘ Matt Weiss spoke to Alexander Garfin and Jordan Elsass, who play Superman’s teenage sons, to discuss their super hero origins, being renewed for a second season and what’s to come for the Super Fam.
  MW- Hey fel
  
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• State Police Name Suspect, 53-Year-Old Victor Steban, In Penn Twp. Double Homicide

  18-05-2021 17:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — State police have named a suspect in a double homicide in Penn Township, Westmoreland County.
  They are looking for 53-year-old Victor Steban in connection with the shootings. He is 6-feet-two-inches tall and has blue eyes and gray hair.
  #BREAKING Victor Steban is the man state police are looking for in connection to the double homicide in Penn Twp. The truck is the last vehicle he was seen in. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/mgMuU3tRry
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• State Police Intensifying Manhunt For ‘Armed And Dangerous’ 53-Year-Old Victor Steban In Penn Twp. Double Homicide

  18-05-2021 17:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — State police in Westmoreland County have named the man they are looking for in a series of violent incidents in Westmoreland County, including a double homicide in Penn Township.
  The manhunt continues for 53-year-old Victor Steban in connection with the shootings. He is described as being 6-feet-2-inches tall, weight 275 pounds and has blue eyes and gray hair.
  #BREAKING Victor Steban is the man state police are looking for in connection to th
  
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• State Police Intensifying Manhunt For ‘Armed And Dangerous’ 53-Year-Old Victor Steban In Connection With Penn Twp. Double Homicide

  18-05-2021 17:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — State police in Westmoreland County have named the man they are looking for in a series of violent incidents in Westmoreland County, including a double homicide in Penn Township.
  The manhunt continues for 53-year-old Victor Steban in connection with the shootings. He is described as being 6-feet-2-inches tall, weight 275 pounds and has blue eyes and gray hair.Pennsylvania State Police in Greensburg held a news conference Tuesday morning to di
  
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• Some Voting Machines In Fayette Co. Not Accepting Ballots

  18-05-2021 16:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Elections officials in Fayette County are working to solve a problem dealing with voting machines not accepting ballots.
  Numerous voters have contacted KDKA, reporting that their Republican ballots were not accepted.
  Hutchison Elementary School, the polling location for South Union Township’s 3rd voting district was among those having issues on Tuesday morning.
  Chris Varney, Judge of Elections says they were initially under the imp
  
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• Home Depot No Longer Requiring Masks For Fully Vaccinated Customers

  18-05-2021 15:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Home Depot is joining the growing list of retailers who are easing requirements for customers to wear masks or face coverings if they have been fully vaccinated.
  A company spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch that mask requirements will remain in place in stores located in states where mask mandates are still in effect.
  Several businesses and companies have adapted their mask guidelines as the CDC has issued new guidance for those who are fully va
  
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• PTL Links: May 18, 2021

  18-05-2021 15:22
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
  Dr. Lori
  Dr. Lori on YouTube
  Heinz History Center
  Puppy Cam!
  KDKAPup on Facebook
  Canine CompanionsMikey’s Coffee Shop Tour:KLVN
  Everyday Café
  Colombino
  BeanThruPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• 2021 Primary Election Guide: Information For Pennsylvania Voters

  18-05-2021 15:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania voters head to the polls May 18 to cast their ballots in the state’s Primary Election. Here is the information you need to know to navigate the voting process.
  On Primary Election Day, the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Some voters have already turned in mail-in ballots. To date, Allegheny County officials say 81,020 of the 124,813 ballots that were requested have been retu
  
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• Derek Jeter Sells Tom Brady’s Former Rental Digs In Tampa For $22.5 Million

  18-05-2021 14:00
  
  BOSTON (CBS) — The former home of 12 world championships is in new hands.
  Retired Yankees great Derek Jeter has sold his Davis Islands mansion in Tampa, the home that served as Tom Brady’s first home in Florida after leaving the Patriots last March.
  Jeter sold the waterfront home for $22.5 million, after it sat on the market for almost eight months, the New York Post reported. Smith & Associates Real Estate claimed that this was the most expensive home ever purchased in Pinellas,
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warm-Up Continues

  18-05-2021 13:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The warm-up continues today with highs near 80 degrees.
  Yesterday’s high hit 73 degrees and today will be warmer than yesterday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Our skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy as well. Winds will be light and out of the east.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Looking ahead, the rest of the month is going to be hot.
  A ridge of high pressure will stay in place keeping rain chances fairly low.
  High pressure also means sinking ai
  
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• Pa. State Police Investigating Butler Co. Homicide

  18-05-2021 13:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MUDDY CREEK TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A homicide investigation is underway in Butler County.
  Pa. State Police say they are actively investigating a homicide in Muddy Creek Township.
  Police say troopers were dispatched to East Portersville Road sometime on Monday, May 17.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Juggling Work, Family Life While Exercising Civic Duty Of Voting On Election Day

  18-05-2021 12:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Election Day intentions often run aground in the sea of details of daily family life.
  Schools are closed, kids are at home, parents need to work, and it all has to be juggled, so voting tends to take a back seat.
  Many states are addressing the issues and about half, including Ohio, West Virginia, and New York require employers to give workers the chance to go vote during the work day.
  Many states require it to be paid time off.
  State Senator Jay Costa says, “I thi
  
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• Brian Broome fights, redefines Black masculinity in searing memoir

  18-05-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  After a boyhood in Warren, Ohio, Brian Broome moved to Pittsburgh, where he found sobriety and nurtured his love for thoughtful writing. 
  
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• Nearly 10 People Displaced Following Early Morning Dormont Fire

  18-05-2021 11:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DORMONT (KDKA) — Part of West Liberty Avenue has reopened following a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning.
  Firefighters were called out just before 3:00 a.m. near the intersection of West Liberty and McFarland.
  9 people were displaced because of the fire that broke out in the rear of an apartment building.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The building has 7 units inside, and no one was injured in the fire.
  The Red Cross will be assisting tho
  
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• Polls Prepare To Open For Primary Elections In Pa.

  18-05-2021 10:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From races for mayor to contests for judgeships and school boards, it’s Pennsylvania’s primary election day.
  Voters will make many decisions on the local political landscape at the polls today.
  Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  In Allegheny County, over 1,300 polling places will be open.
  As for mail-in ballots, and absentee ballots, in order for them to be counted, the Elections Division says they have to receive them by 8:00 p.m.
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• Polls Open For Primary Elections In Pa.

  18-05-2021 10:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From races for mayor to contests for judgeships and school boards, it’s Pennsylvania’s primary election day.
  Voters will make many decisions on the local political landscape at the polls today.
  Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  In Allegheny County, over 1,300 polling places will be open.
  As for mail-in ballots, and absentee ballots, in order for them to be counted, the Elections Division says they have to receive them by 8:00 p.m.
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• Manhunt Intensifies For Suspect Involved In Deadly Westmoreland Co. Double Shooting

  18-05-2021 10:06
  
  NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) — An urgent manhunt is underway in Westmoreland County, leaving multiple neighborhoods on edge following a deadly double homicide.
  At this point, police are still searching for the suspect involved in this case.
  Westmoreland County District Attorney John peck has identified the victims as 40-year-old Jacob Erdeljac and 27-year-old Mara Casale.
  (Photo Credit: Duquesne Light)
  Duquesne Light confirmed Erdeljac was an employee for them. A friend of Casale’s told K
  
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• Kenmawr Bridge In Swissvale Closed For Next 45 Days

  18-05-2021 09:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SWISSVALE (KDKA) — The bridge connecting Swissvale and Rankin is closed and will be for some time.
  The Kenmawr Bridge is closing for 45 days.
  Crews are replacing the older, structurally deficient bridge.
  Many drivers use the bridge as a way to get to Kennywood from the Parkway East.
  PennDOT has provided the following detours:
  For drivers north of the bridge:Take South Braddock Avenue north
  Take the ramp to 376 East toward Monroeville
  Take the ramp to Route 30 East (E
  
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• AHN, Marvel Comics Team Up To Honor First Responders With Comic Book

  18-05-2021 08:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny Health Network wants its EMS workers to know they are true heroes.
  AHN has teamed up with Marvel Comics to create “The Vitals: True EMS Stories.”
  The new comic book features real stories from the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  AHN commissioned a similar comic book back in December to honors its nurses.
  
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• 2021 Primary Election Results

  18-05-2021 08:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH/HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Many Pennsylvanians headed to the polls today–or mailed their ballots ahead of time–to vote in the May 18 primary election.
  A number of important elected officials and referendums were on the ballot and determined by voters.
  We have a full breakdown of each local, county and statewide race you need to know about.
   
  CITY AND COUNTY ELECTIONS
  PITTSBURGH MAYORAL RACEDemocratic CandidatesWilliam Peduto (incumbent) —Ed
  
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• Work On Josh Gibson Mural In Homestead Completed

  18-05-2021 08:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — A mural of baseball great Josh Gibson is now done.
  Artist Jeremy Raymer finished his work on Monday.
  Gibson played for the Homestead Grays and was the second Negro League player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  The mural is located on the back of Voodoo Brewing in Homestead.
  An official unveiling will be held on Friday.
  Tickets for the unveiling will be $20, with proceeds going to the Josh Gibson Foundation.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Locate Missing 32-Year-Old Keith Walker

  18-05-2021 05:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh police have located a missing 32-year-old man.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officials say Keith Walker has returned home safely.
  Keith Walker has returned home safely.
  Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance. pic.twitter.com/XShOToy0VN
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) May 18, 2021
  
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• Police: Man Expected To Survive After Shooting In Stowe Township

  18-05-2021 04:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Police say a man is expected to survive after being shot in Stowe Township.
  The Allegheny County Police Department said officials were notified of the shooting on Woodward Avenue around 9:20 p.m. on Monday. First responders the victim with multiple injuries, police said.
  He was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive, according to law enforcement. Police are investigating.
  
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• Crews Respond To 3-Alarm Fire In Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield Neighborhood

  18-05-2021 04:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews were on the scene of a fire in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood.
  (Photo Credit: James Schwartzmier)Pittsburgh Public Safety said crews battled the three-alarm fire at a residence on the 4100 block of Main Street at Milgate Street on Monday night.
  Officials say there were no reported injuries. Officials say all residents and pets got out safely.
  ALERT:
  Firefighters are fighting a 3-alarm residential structure fire on Milgate Street
  
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• Crews On Scene Of 3-Alarm Fire In Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield Neighborhood

  18-05-2021 04:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews are on the scene of a fire in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood.
  (Photo Credit: James Schwartzmier)Pittsburgh Public Safety said crews are battling the three-alarm fire at a building on Milgate Street at Main Street on Monday night.
  Officials say there are no reported injuries.
  ALERT:
  Firefighters are fighting a 3-alarm residential structure fire on Milgate Street at Main Street.
  No injuries reported at this time.
  Updates will be pr
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing 32-Year-Old Keith Walker

  18-05-2021 04:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh police are looking for a missing 32-year-old man.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officials say Keith Walker was reported missing Monday from Sheffield Street on the North Side. He is described as 6-foot tall with black hair and brown eyes.
  Police say he has face and hand tattoos. Call 412-323-7141 with any information.
  
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• Law Enforcement Identifies Victims Of Double Homicide At Westmoreland County Home

  18-05-2021 03:16
  
  PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Multiple police agencies are investigating a double homicide in Penn Township, Westmoreland County.The coroner was called to the 2100 block of Claridge-Elliot Road on Monday when a man and woman were found shot to death.
  Photos from the scene showed a heavy law enforcement presence. The focal point was in the driveway of a farmhouse set back off the road. The couple who lived there kept to themselves and they were seen riding a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon.
  We
  
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• Police Investigating Double Homicide In Westmoreland County

  18-05-2021 03:05
  
  PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Multiple police agencies are investigating a double homicide in Penn Township, Westmoreland County.The coroner was called to the 2100 block of Claridge-Elliot Road on Monday when a man and woman were found shot to death.
  Photos from the scene showed a heavy law enforcement presence. The focal point was in the driveway of a farmhouse set back off the road. The couple who lived there kept to themselves and they were seen riding a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon.
  We
  
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• Masks Encouraged’ But Not Required For Voters In Pennsylvania Primary Election

  18-05-2021 02:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you are voting in person on Tuesday for the primary election, Pennsylvania is encouraging but not requiring masks at polling locations.The state says masks are a good idea “out of respect for fellow voters and for the dedicated poll workers.”
  But you do not have to wear one to vote.
  
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