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• Two People Arrested, Police Looking For A Third After Shots Fired At Ross Park Mall

  29-05-2021 23:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A large police presence has gathered outside of Ross Park Mall.
  UPDATE: Police have 2 people detained. There are no apparent injuries. Police, EMS and fire departments on scene. Avoid the area. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/7k7IQF5tb5
  — Jessica Guay (@JessicaGuayTV) May 29, 2021According to Allegheny County 911, they were called to the mall just after 4:30 p.m. and have since taken two people into custody.Police are currently looking for a t
  
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• Police Respond To Shots Fired At Ross Park Mall

  29-05-2021 23:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A large police presence has gathered outside of Ross Park Mall.
  #BREAKING Large police presence at Ross Park Mall. Heard from people inside that people were running and some were hiding in dressing rooms. Heading there now. @KDKA
  — Jessica Guay (@JessicaGuayTV) May 29, 2021KDKA has been told that shots have been fired at the mall, according to police, it is unknown if anyone had been hit by the gunfire.The public is being told to avoid th
  
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• Large Police Presence Gathers Outside Of Ross Park Mall

  29-05-2021 23:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A large police presence has gathered outside of Ross Park Mall.
  #BREAKING Large police presence at Ross Park Mall. Heard from people inside that people were running and some were hiding in dressing rooms. Heading there now. @KDKA
  — Jessica Guay (@JessicaGuayTV) May 29, 2021We are working to confirm more details.We have the latest updates at CBSN Pittsburgh and you can tune in live here.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh to merge 15 parishes into four, starting July 1

  29-05-2021 22:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  The merger will involve 15 parishes merging into four new groupings. This brings the number of parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh down from 81 to 70.
  
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• 15 Parishes In The Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh To Merge Into Four New Parishes

  29-05-2021 22:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Four groupings of parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will be merging to create four new parishes beginning on July 1, 2021, the diocese announced on Saturday.Fifteen parishes will be part of the merger throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.“For more than two years, you have journeyed together on a road that is intended to unite you on the mission to bring the Good News of Jesus to your neighbors and to strengthen all of you in f
  
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• Former President Donald Trump Looms Large In Pennsylvania 2022 Republican Primary

  29-05-2021 21:46
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With Pennsylvania’s wide-open races for governor and U.S. Senate taking shape, Republican candidates with strong ties to Donald Trump are running and considered strong contenders for the party’s nominations — a powerful sign of the former president’s enduring popularity within the GOP.
  Within a few days of each other, Sean Parnell entered the race for U.S. Senate and Lou Barletta entered the race for governor. Trump had urged both men to run i
  
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• 17-Year-Old Teenager Dies In The Hospital After Shooting In Pittsburgh’s Allentown Neighborhood

  29-05-2021 21:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 17 year old who was shot in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood Thursday night died in the hospital.Izeyah Clancy was rushed to UPMC Mercy Hospital in critical condition after being shot on 700 block of East Warrington Avenue.
  Clancy died late Friday night, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.Police have not arrested any suspects but say that two figures in dark clothing were observed fleeing toward Mt. Washin
  
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• McDonald Police Seek Help Finding Missing Man John Rudolph Terrell

  29-05-2021 19:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCDONALD, Pa. (KDKA) — The McDonald Borough Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding John Rudolph Terrell, who is currently missing.(Photo Courtesy of McDonald Borough Police Department)
  Terrell, 58, is described as being 5’9 feet tall and weighing 215 pounds.He was last seen wearing blue jeans and blue tennis shoes.
  Police say Terrell suffers from alcoholism and frequents the Panhandle Trail.
  Anyone with information about his whereabo
  
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• ‘Get Vaccinated For Babydog’: W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice Has His Dog Advocate For COVID-19 Vaccine

  29-05-2021 19:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (KDKA) — On Thursday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced a planned slate of incentives for West Virginians not already vaccinated against COVID-19 to get the vaccine.Some of these incentives include college scholarships, pickup trucks or cash rewards with more details to be announced next week.The lottery-style program follows the unconventional model established first by Ohio with its Vax-a-Million program.While the incentive programs hav
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Reports 832 New Coronavirus Cases, 16 Additional Deaths Statewide

  29-05-2021 18:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 832 new Coronavirus cases and 16 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,201,375 cases and 27,203 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 1,107 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19, and 278 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 10,520,581 total vaccine doses have been administered and 4,664,953 people are fully vaccinated. So far, 53.5% of
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports Under 50 New Coronavirus Cases

  29-05-2021 18:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 48 new Coronavirus cases and one additional death.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 39 are confirmed and 9 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from seven months to 85 years with a median age of 44 years.
  The newly reported death occurred in May, and the person was in their 60s.
  There have been 7,132 total hospitalizations and 101,223 total
  
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• Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hall And Museum Set To Reopen With Walk-In Visits In June

  29-05-2021 17:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 1.The museum made the announcement earlier this week on its Facebook page.
  Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum has some new requirements for guests, including wearing a mask indoors for anyone ages 2 and up. Social distancing is encouraged.It also said it was following public health guidance.
  Pennsylvania’s mask mandate will be lifted o
  
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• West Virginia State Trooper Shot, Suspect Found Dead After Standoff

  29-05-2021 17:11
  
  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia state trooper was shot and a suspect was found dead after a standoff Friday, police said.
  State police and members of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office were trying to locate a suspect in a murder case, state police Capt. Shallon R. Oglesby said in an email.
  The trooper, who was wearing a ballistic vest, was shot while inside a Martinsburg residence and was taken for medical evaluation, Oglesby said.
  The suspect barricaded himself inside th
  
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• Scott Township Baseball Team Throws Surprise Pink Out Night For Single Mom Battling Breast Cancer

  29-05-2021 17:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A woman in Scott Township is the definition of a super mom.
  Carrie is a 47-year-old single mom to 10-year-old twins.
  She was diagnosed with breast cancer back in December and is now in chemotherapy.
  To show their support, Carrie’s son’s baseball team put together a surprise.
  The Scott Township baseball team threw a surprise Pink Out night, all in support of Carrie’s battle.
  As you can see, it meant the world to her.
  Her niece
  
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• Pittsburgh Children’s Author Wins National Book Award For ‘Bow Tie Boone’

  29-05-2021 16:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Meet Boone.
  He’s a beagle, but, unlike the other howling hound dogs, he’s got a set of wheels, a bowtie and now a national book award.
  Boone’s wheelchair helps him get around because he doesn’t have any back legs.A Western Pennsylvania couple adopted him, and his owner decided to write a book about Boone’s incredible adoption story and journey to becoming a therapy dog.
  It turns out his happy tale just won the 15th an
  
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• Group Launches GoFundMe Page To Save RMU Hockey Programs

  29-05-2021 16:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Fundraising efforts are underway to save the hockey program at Robert Morris University.
  The university eliminated both men’s and women’s programs earlier this week.
  The “Save Robert Morris Hockey” group launched a GoFundMe page to raise money to bring the teams back.
  So far, more than $10,000 has been donated with a goal of $2 million.
  This effort comes after a change.org petition garnered 16,000 signatures and cou
  
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• WATCH: 10-Year-Old Girl In West View Sees Dad, Siblings For First Time In A Year

  29-05-2021 15:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST VIEW (KDKA) — A recent reunion of families here in Pittsburgh may bring a tear to your eye.Recently, many families have been reconnecting post-pandemic, and that’s also the case for 10-year-old Kodi Gonzalez in West View.
  During the school year, Kodi lives here with her mom, brother and stepdad. But in the summer, she usually lives in California with her dad, sisters and bonus mom.
  Unfortunately, COVID-19 kept her in Pittsburgh, and she hasn’t seen t
  
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• Travelers Prepare To Hit The Highways, Airports For Memorial Day Weekend

  29-05-2021 12:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a holiday weekend and Americans are putting the pandemic in the rearview mirror.
  Whether by land or by air, an estimated 37 million people are expected to travel this weekend.
  That’s a 60% increase from last year, while most people were in the pandemic lockdown.
  For many, it’s the first time they’re hitting the road in more than a year.
  In addition to packing sunscreen and clothes, you’ll probably want to pack a little patience as well
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Wet Start To The Weekend

  29-05-2021 12:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The cool and damp weather is set to stick around for a couple more days.
  Saturday will be wet with scattered light rain and steady temperatures in the lower 50’s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Sunday dries out but only gets slight warmer in the upper 50’s.
  Memorial Day will be much nicer, with partly cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures in the lower 70’s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The rest of the week
  
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• Hey Ray! Light Pollution’s Impacts On Life

  29-05-2021 12:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Last week, we talked about how light pollution makes it harder, if not impossible to see some amazing things in the night sky.
  Seeing things in Space is nice, but light’s impact on life seems like an important part of this.
  To learn more about this, we talked with Carla Littleton, the Animal & Habitats Manager at the Carnegie Science Center.
  (Photo Credit: Ray Petelin/KDKA)
  Elizabeth Petelin: Hi Carla! How does light pollution impact living things?
  Carla
  
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• Arrest Warrant Issued For 26-Year-Old Man Wanted For Cambria Co. Stabbing

  29-05-2021 09:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  READE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man from Altoona is wanted in connection with a stabbing that took place earlier this week in Cambria County.
  Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for 26-year-old Jaiquain Taylor.
  (Courtesy: PA State Police)
  According to police, Taylor is wanted for a stabbing that occurred on May 24 along Ridge Road in Reade Township.
  A 25-year-old man was stabbed and taken to UPMC Altoona hospital by private transportation and was last listed in st
  
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• Najee Harris’ Steelers Jersey Among Top Ten Best Selling In The NFL

  29-05-2021 09:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After being drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier month, Najee Harris continues to make headlines.
  The Steelers selected Harris, a standout running back from The University of Alabama with the 24th pick in the draft.
  Harris kicked off his time in Pittsburgh getting high praise from Jerome Bettis, pumping up the crowd at a Penguins game, and now is moving up the ranks in terms of jerseys being sold.
  In a tweet from Fox Sport
  
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• Judge: Man Can’t Use ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense At Trial

  29-05-2021 08:35
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge says a man facing trial for fatally shooting two teens he discovered in his garage cannot use the state’s new “stand your ground” defense at his upcoming trial.
  Authorities say 65-year-old Victor Santana killed 17-year-old Devin Henderson and 17-year-old Javier Harrison in August 2019 when he found them smoking marijuana in a vehicle in his detached garage.
  He’s been charged with multiple counts of murder and felonious assault.
  The
  
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• Giant Eagle, UPMC Working With Pittsburgh Public Schools To Host Student COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

  29-05-2021 08:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Giant Eagle and UPMC are working with the Pittsburgh Public Schools to get more students vaccinated against COVID-19.
  Next week, pharmacists and nurses will be in schools to give first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to kids 12 and older.
  Appointments and parental permission are required.
  For more information, click here.
  
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• Pennsylvania Casinos Lose In Court Over Online Lottery Games

  29-05-2021 08:11
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by owners of seven Pennsylvania casinos trying to shut down the state’s online lottery games.
  Tuesday’s decision by Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer rejects the casinos’ arguments that the lottery’s internet-based games used systems unique enough to slot machines and casino-style gambling to violate state law.
  It’s a victory for the Pennsylvania Lottery, preserving a growing source of ca
  
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• PWSA Agrees To Cover Costs Of New Football Equipment Damaged During Repair Work

  29-05-2021 07:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has agreed to pay $7,000 to replace sports equipment damaged by faulty pipes.
  Dozens of football helmets and pads used for youth football in Hazelwood were damaged when PWSA crews were working at the spray park building at Burgwin Park, flooding the facility.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Read more:Hazelwood Youth Football Program Calling On PWSA To Pay For Damaged EquipmentThe PWSA initially denied a claim to repla
  
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• Camping is the thing: Parks brace as more Americans are expected to get away from it all

  29-05-2021 06:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Campgrounds are expected to be packed this summer.
  
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• Camping is the thing: Pa. parks brace for more visitors looking to get away

  29-05-2021 06:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Campgrounds are expected to be packed this summer.
  
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• Hookstown Fire Department Desperate For Volunteers Amid Increase In Call Volume

  29-05-2021 05:39
  
  HOOKSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — They have tried everything from outreach to radio advertisements but still, one local volunteer fire department can’t manage to find volunteers.
  And now they’re barely scraping by.
  “I fear the day will come when there’s an emergency that myself or someone else that I know has and nobody comes,” said Hookstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Waxler.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  His department alone covers three municipalities, plus provides
  
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• $10,000 Worth Of Equipment Stolen From Homewood Youth Football League’s Storage Container

  29-05-2021 05:13
  
  HOMEWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) — Thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen from a youth football league in Homewood.
  A storage container at the Homewood football field used to be full of football equipment, along with some baseball and track and field gear. Mubarik Ismaeli said someone broke in and stole nearly everything.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “Whoever did this, shame on them,” said the president of Homewood Community Sports and coach for the 9- and 10-year-old level.
  Helmets, s
  
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• Small Plane Crash In Ohio Kills 2

  29-05-2021 02:26
  
  PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — A single-engine airplane crashed in southern Ohio Friday morning near a wooded area, killing the two people aboard, the State Highway Patrol said.
  The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
  The crash of the 2015 LancAir Evolution happened about 10:50 a.m. The patrol described it as an experimental aircraft, and the company website said the planes are sold as kits.
  Portsmouth is about 95 miles (153 kilometers) south of Columbus.
  (Copyright 2021 The As
  
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• On A Positive Note: Kindness And Candy Go Hand In Hand At Butler County Store

  29-05-2021 02:25
  
  MARS, Pa. (KDKA) — A new candy store is bringing joy to a community in Butler County.
  The new business is near the iconic UFO in the town of Mars. Mars Candy Land has quickly become a popular spot for sweets and smiles.
  It is all a result of owner Pammie Vivirito’s love of confections and desire to spread happiness.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “Just decided this is it,” Vivirito said. “That’s what I’m going to do. And just walking in here, that’s what it d
  
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• Police: New Castle High School Prom Placed On Lockdown After Threats To Students

  29-05-2021 01:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Police say the New Castle High School prom was placed on lockdown after threats.
  On Friday, the New Castle Police Department said it received “information about possible threats to students and schools.” Law enforcement said they spoke to the person on the phone, and they reiterated the threats.
  “A determination was made at that time that the threats were credible,” police said in a release.
  Police said through their i
  
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• Dog Rescued From Whitehall Home Dies, 46 Others Still Receiving Care

  29-05-2021 01:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – One of the 47 dogs removed from a home in Whitehall has died.“Sadly, one of the dogs was suffering from severe heart complications and respiratory failure and we had to say goodbye,” Animal Friends said on Facebook.
  The rescue started Wednesday when Animal Friends said humane officers were in the process of removing about 50 dogs from a home on the 4900 block of Brownsville Road.
  It all started with a complaint about an overwhelming od
  
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• Police: New Castle High School Prom Placed On Lockdown After ‘Possible Threats To Students And Schools’

  29-05-2021 01:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Police say the New Castle High School prom was placed on lockdown after “possible threats to students and schools.”
  On Friday, the New Castle Police Department said it received “information about possible threats to students and schools.” Law enforcement said they spoke to the person on the phone, and they reiterated the threats.
  “A determination was made at that time that the threats were credible,” police
  
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• Pittsburgh to share its lead water solutions with EPA, other cities

  29-05-2021 01:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh is first of 10 virtual roundtables about fixing high lead levels in public drinking water and revisions to Lead and Copper Rule.
  
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• Poll Reveals Why Some People Aren’t Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19

  29-05-2021 01:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Fifty percent of Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 40 percent are fully vaccinated. They have their reasons for getting their shots.
  “To protect my family and friends and to get back to some sense of normalcy,” says Alexis Robinson of Allison Park.
  “Because I work as a nurse at a hospital I was able to get the vaccine first,” says Matt Hedderman of the North Hills.
  “I think it’s the socially respon
  
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• KDKA Investigation Into Questionable Paycheck Protection Program Money Spawns FBI Probe

  29-05-2021 00:57
  
  BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) — After about two weeks of our knocking on doors and looking into questionable Paycheck Protection Program loans in Braddock and throughout the Mon Valley, federal agents are now doing the same.
  FBI agents interviewed Braddock Police Chief Guy Collins on Thursday about a suspected fraud ring operating in his town.
  “Basically, checking up on your investigation that you started,” Collins said.
  KDKA’s investigation has uncovered scores of questionable lo
  
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• Furry Tails: Yoda And Sparrow Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  29-05-2021 00:33
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Yoda
  Animal Friends
  
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• Dr. Maria Simbra Retires From KDKA After 19 Years Of Medical Reporting

  29-05-2021 00:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s another bittersweet day here at KDKA. After 19 years of medical reporting, Dr. Maria Simbra is retiring.
  Already an M.D., she showed up here at KDKA as a news intern in 2001, just a week before the 9/11 terror attacks. That was just the start of her unique and very impressive journalism career.
  Dr. Maria Simbra’s path to TV didn’t take the typical route. She first earned her medical degree from Pitt and worked as a doctor for more than a decade. D
  
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• Police: Situation Involving 2 Teens And BB Guns That Looked Real Could Have Turned Dangerous

  29-05-2021 00:29
  
  BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Police have a warning about BB guns after what they say could’ve been a dangerous encounter between two teenagers and police officers.
  The Bridgeville Borough Police chief says parents need to think about common sense and being responsible before buying BB guns for their children.
  In this incident, a teenager posted a picture with a BB gun on social media, but it was reported as a real gun and two teens ended up in police custody.
  “You have to take a c
  
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• Transition To New Computer System For Unemployment Benefits Will Impact Timetable To File Benefits

  29-05-2021 00:23
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The state’s unemployment office is upgrading its computer system, promising faster and easier service for those receiving unemployment benefits.
  But the changeover to a new system could create short-term headaches for some.
  Few agencies have been criticized more during this pandemic than the state’s unemployment office. They were ill-prepared for the deluge of unemployment claims, very short-staffed for customer service and plagued with an antiquated co
  
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