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• Port Authority’s Silver Line Library Route Out Of Service For Rest Of Saturday

  05-06-2021 23:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority says its Silver Line Library route will be out of service for the rest of the day.According to Port Authority, an outage involving an overhead power line happened around 2:15 p.m. Saturday in Bethel Park.There will be shuttle buses running between the Washington Junction and Library stations.
  Port Authority says the outage is not affecting the Blue or Red lines.As it happens, Port Authority was planning on starting work on the Libra
  
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• Najee Harris Throws Out First Pitch At PNC Park Before Pittsburgh Pirates Vs. Miami Marlins Game

  05-06-2021 22:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris sported a different kind of black and gold on Saturday at the PNC Park.
  Before the Pirates began to face off against the Marlins, Harris took to the ball field, throwing the first pitch to the Pirates’ mascot, Pirate Parrot.
  Najee Harris throwing out the first pitch today at the Pirates Game! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/IgtDVmXQZg
  — BlitzburghVideos(@BlitzVideos) June 5, 2021The two had pract
  
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• Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued For Sunday

  05-06-2021 22:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A code orange air quality alert has been issued for the Pittsburgh region by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
  The alert will take effect on Sunday, June 6.The affected areas include: Butler, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Washington, Canonsburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier and Donegal.The National Weather Servic
  
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• 3 Found Dead After Fire In Ohio Home; 3 Others Escaped

  05-06-2021 21:39
  
  MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say three people, including a juvenile, were found dead after a fire in a home near Cleveland.
  Middlefield Fire Department officials say the blaze in Huntsburg Township in Geauga County was reported shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday.
  Lt. Ben Reed says three people — a man and woman about 20 years old and a 17-year-old male — were unable to make it out of the home and were found deceased. No names were immediately released.
  Reed said thre
  
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• Ohio Prison System To Pilot Body Worn Cameras For Guards, Parole Officers

  05-06-2021 21:27
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio prison system is piloting the use of body worn cameras for guards and parole officers in an effort to both reduce assaults on staff and improve staff accountability, the agency director said.
  The state is seeking proposals from four companies for cameras at Chillicothe Correctional Institution in southern Ohio and the supermax Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown, The Columbus Dispatch reported.
  The prison system will try out the camera systems for 45 days b
  
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• Penguins President Of Hockey Operations Brian Burke Marches, Participates In Pride Events In Pittsburgh

  05-06-2021 18:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March kicked off in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon, Penguins President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke was among those participating with the team.
  In a social media post, the Penguins shared photos of those who participated, including Burke. pic.twitter.com/6HQq9DmiTv
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 5, 2021Burke himself shared a post on social media as well, saying that he was ‘p
  
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• PFAS, Known As ‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected In 1/3 Of Pa. Water Tests

  05-06-2021 17:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — What’s in the water? For 1/3 of testing sites in Pennsylvania, the answer is chemicals known as PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals.’
  The state’s Department of Environmental Protection tested a random sample of more than 400 sites across the Commonwealth.
  The DEP found only two results above the federal government’s threshold for contamination, but more than 100 with some level of chemicals detected.
  PFAS are used in nonstick
  
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• Terry Bradshaw Given Keys To The City Of His Hometown

  05-06-2021 17:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — He’s a four-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers, named the MVP of two of those games, but now Terry Bradshaw has another honor to add to his impressive collection.
  This week, Bradshaw received the keys to his hometown of Shreveport, LA.
  In a ceremony, Bradshaw was honored by friends, family, former teammates, and coaches who recalled a fateful fishing trip with the young quarterback.
  “We were coming back and he said, ‘Coac
  
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• New Online Tracker For Pa. Unemployment Compensation Now Available To Bookmark

  05-06-2021 16:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says the new online tracker for unemployment compensation is now available to bookmark.
  You won’t actually be able to use the tracker until Tuesday when the new system launches, however.
  When the new system launches, the tracker is supposed to give users status updates.
  The current system went offline on Wednesday so that the state can transition to the new one.
  To access the new tool, click
  
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• Butler Twp. Movie Theater To Reopen Under New Ownership

  05-06-2021 16:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The Regal Cinema in Butler Township will soon reopen under new ownership.
  The theaters were shut down last March.
  MovieScoop has purchased the theater with plans to reopen in July as Moraine Point Cinemas.
  (Photo Credit: Maggie Harper/MovieScoop Cinemas)
  MovieScoop also owns the Cranberry, Indiana, and Waterworks Cinemas.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. To Treat Storm Water Catch Basins Against Mosquitos

  05-06-2021 15:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department will be treating storm water catch basins throughout the city next week to keep mosquitos from breeding.
  The product crews will be using is not toxic to people, pets, or aquatic life.
  Any basins that will be treated will be marked with bright green paint.
  Anyone who lives in the area is asked to remove any standing water from their property to cut down on the number of places mosquitos can breed.
  
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• Code Orange air quality alert issued for much of Southwest Pennsylvania

  05-06-2021 15:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday night, a second Code Orange alert was issued for Sunday.
  
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• Florida Toll Roads Now Accepting E-ZPass Transponders

  05-06-2021 14:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re driving down to Florida this summer, it’ll be a bit easier to pay tolls.
  Florida is now accepting E-ZPass on its toll roads.
  Drivers can use their transponders in the Sun Pass lanes to have the charges deducted from their E-ZPass accounts.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  19 states now use the E-ZPass for their turnpikes and toll roads.
  
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• Two Former Washington Co. Residents Reportedly Negotiating Plea Deals For Role In Capitol Riots

  05-06-2021 13:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two former Washington County residents accused of taking part in the riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are expected to take plea deals from federal prosecutors.
  According to the Observer-Reporter, Philip Vogel II and Debra Maimone’s attorneys are negotiating with prosecutors for a possible plea deal.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Footage from surveillance camera shows the two inside the Capitol complex during the insurrection.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March Set To Take Place In Downtown Pittsburgh

  05-06-2021 13:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March will begin on Saturday in Pittsburgh at 12:00 p.m.
  The march will start at the City-County Building.
  After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is something leaders have been wanting to bring back.,
  This will be first Pride event in Pittsburgh that will be a collaboration between multiple LGBTQ+ organizations from across our area.
  Like many other things, there will be a mix of in-person and online activities.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March Set To Take Place Downtown

  05-06-2021 13:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March will begin on Saturday in Pittsburgh at 12:00 p.m.
  The march will start at the City-County Building.
  After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is something leaders have been wanting to bring back.,
  This will be first Pride event in Pittsburgh that will be a collaboration between multiple LGBTQ+ organizations from across our area.
  Like many other things, there will be a mix of in-person and online activities.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Hot, Sunny Saturday

  05-06-2021 12:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Code Orange Air Quality alert has been issued for Pittsburgh and its surrounding counties.
  Sensitive groups like children, elderly, and those with asthma should limit strenuous activity outdoors.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  It’s going to be a hot Saturday, with sunny skies and warm conditions this weekend.
  We will be in the upper 80’s today and will get close to 90 degrees tomorrow.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  
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• Extra Security Expected As Sheldon Jeter, Accused Of Killing Tyric Pugh In Aliquippa, Heads To Trial

  05-06-2021 05:44
  
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — The man at the center of the Rachael DelTondo murder case will be in a Beaver County courtroom next week.
  Sheldon Jeter is accused of killing his close friend, Tyric Pugh, in Aliquippa in 2020. Jury selection starts Monday for the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.
  Extra security is also expected at the courthouse on Monday. Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy would not say how much and where the extra security will be.
  “We are expecting a fair amo
  
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• Ke’Bryan Hayes Homers To Lead Pirates To Win Over Marlins

  05-06-2021 04:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes homered for the second game in a row since being activated from the injured list and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.
  Hayes hit a two-run home run in the first inning and an RBI single during a five-run sixth that broke the game open. He also connected Thursday in his first game after missing two months with a sprained left wrist with his father, former major league thir
  
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• Body Of Missing Man John Rudolph Terrell Found In Washington County

  05-06-2021 04:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCDONALD, Pa. (KDKA) — The body of a missing 58-year-old man in Washington County has been found.The body of John Rudolph Terrell was found Friday in a vacant lot on O’Hara Street, the Washington County Coroner’s Office said in a release. He was reported missing on May 29.(Photo Courtesy of McDonald Borough Police Department)
  The coroner said it is investigating this as a natural death. No cause of death has been determined.Police are still investigating.
  
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• Woman Charged With Arson After Fire At Indiana County Home

  05-06-2021 04:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A fire at a home and garage in Indiana County was ruled as arson, and a woman is facing charges.(Photo Credit: Provided)
  The fire happened Friday on Starford Road in Green Township.Amanda Elliott is in custody and facing charges.
  
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• Fire At Indiana County Home Ruled Arson

  05-06-2021 04:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A fire at a home and garage in Indiana County was ruled as arson.(Photo Credit: Provided)
  The assistant fire chief of the Commodore Fire Department confirmed the news to KDKA.It happened Friday on Starford Road in Green Township. No word on who started the fire.
  
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• SWAT team takes suspect into custody at Hazelwood apartment

  05-06-2021 03:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  According to Public Safety officials, SWAT operators responded to the 5600 block of 2nd Avenue a little after 8 p.m.
  
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• Fire At Indian County Home Ruled Arson

  05-06-2021 03:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A fire at a home and garage in Indiana County was ruled as arson.(Photo Credit: Provided)
  The assistant fire chief of the Commodore Fire Department confirmed the news to KDKA.It happened Friday on Stratford Road in Green Township. No word on who started the fire.
  
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• 1 In Custody After SWAT Responds To Apartment In Hazelwood

  05-06-2021 03:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Safety said one person is in custody after SWAT responded to an apartment in Hazelwood.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police responded to the 5600 block of 2nd Avenue on Friday, Pittsburgh Public Safety said on Twitter.SWAT has been called to the scene. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/QvX9RuSwFc
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) June 5, 2021
  It’s a bit hard to see, but it looks like police have taken someone into custody. @KDKA pic.twitter
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools previews report on student-police interactions

  05-06-2021 03:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Public Schools officials said an analysis of police interactions with students showed that citations and arrests of Black children remain disproportionate even as the overall numbers of those disciplinary measures have decreased.
  
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• 1 In Custody After SWAT Responds To Apartment In Hazlewood

  05-06-2021 03:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Safety said one person is in custody after SWAT responded to an apartment in Hazlewood.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police responded to the 5600 block of 2nd Avenue on Friday, Pittsburgh Public Safety said on Twitter.SWAT has been called to the scene. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/QvX9RuSwFc
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) June 5, 2021
  It’s a bit hard to see, but it looks like police have taken someone into custody. @KDKA pic.twitter
  
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• SWAT Situation In Hazlewood

  05-06-2021 02:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Safety said SWAT has been called to an incident in Hazlewood.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police are on the scene at 2nd Avenue and Renova Street.
  SWAT has been called to the scene. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/QvX9RuSwFc
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) June 5, 2021The call came in around 8:05 p.m. on Friday.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Open House Scheduled This Weekend For Former Pirates Pitcher Joe Musgrove’s $740,000 Condo

  05-06-2021 02:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you are in the market for a new condo with sweet views of Upper Lawrenceville, you are in luck.
  (Photo Credit: Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty)
  Former Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove has put his condo on the market. It will cost you $740,000.
  The three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is in the old McCleary School on Holmes Street.
  You can check it out this weekend. There is an open house from 1 to 3 p.m.
  Click here for more.
  
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• Parents Of 8-Year-Old Boy Who Killed Himself After Being Bullied Reach $3 Million Settlement With School District

  05-06-2021 01:48
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — The parents of an 8-year-old boy who killed himself after being bullied repeatedly at an Ohio school have reached a tentative $3 million settlement with his school district.
  The agreement announced Friday will go to the school board for Cincinnati Public Schools on Monday for approval in the Gabriel Taye case that dates to 2017.
  The schools also agreed to actions to prevent a repeat of such bullying with such steps as training and supervising all staff on anti-bullying re
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Evgeni Malkin Undergoes Knee Surgery

  05-06-2021 01:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KKDA) — The Penguins announced that forward Evgeni Malkin underwent successful surgery on his right knee.
  The team announced the news Friday. Malkin was injured after a collision during a game against the Boston Bruins on March 16. He missed the final six weeks of the regular season, as well as Games 1 and 2 of the team’s playoffs series against the New York Islanders.
  The team does not expect him to be ready for training camp in September. No speci
  
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• Penn Hills Police Chief Says Building A Rapport With Citizens Leads To Trust And Transparency

  05-06-2021 01:34
  
  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) – Policing in America is a topic that’s been at the forefront for years. Time and time again, there are calls for police reform. Most recently, this topic has been in the headlines following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
  KDKA’s Amy Wadas talked one-on-one Friday with Penn Hills Police Chief Howard Burton. He said good policing is all about building a rapport with people which then leads to trust and transparency.
  “Law enforcement is not
  
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• Allegheny County Organizations Wear Orange To Raise Awareness Of Gun Violence

  05-06-2021 01:25
  
  BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) — Friday is the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend, a call to end gun violence.
  The weekend began with a march and vigil in Braddock. People listened to speeches from the victims of gun violence after the march, which is the first of many events.People are sharing how gun violence has impacted their lives. Many have lost children or close friends and are working to make sure no one else has to suffer their loss. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/WC7t6Gt5NY
  — Chris Hoffman (@Ne
  
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• Allegheny County Organizations Wear Orange To Raise Awareness Of Gun Violence And Help Survivors

  05-06-2021 01:18
  
  BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) — Friday is the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend, a call to end gun violence.
  The weekend began with a march and vigil in Braddock. People listened to speeches from the victims of gun violence after the march, which is the first of many events.People are sharing how gun violence has impacted their lives. Many have lost children or close friends and are working to make sure no one else has to suffer their loss. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/WC7t6Gt5NY
  — Chris Hoffman (@Ne
  
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• Economists, Child Care Specialists Say Pandemic Caused Female-Centered Recession

  05-06-2021 00:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The COVID-19 pandemic’s economic toll hit a lot of people hard, but new figures show it’s been especially difficult for working moms looking to find daycare services.
  Economists and child care specialists say the pandemic has caused a female-centered recession.
  According to the RAND Corporation and the state, the pandemic job cuts hit a lot of industries that tend to employ women. And, according to recent studies, while there are a lot of jobs now available,
  
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• After A Year Of Challenges, Pittsburgh Public Schools Sees Return To Normal On The Horizon

  05-06-2021 00:42
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA (KDKA) – The year was filled with ups and downs, especially for school districts with teachers and students balancing the constant changes from online learning to in-person.
  “Of course, there was no playbook on a pandemic, at least in the United States,” said PPS Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet.
  But Hamlet told KDKA the district did learn a lot from this pandemic.
  “We learned our community, our organization, Pittsburgh Public Schools, our students, our st
  
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• Furry Tails: Ravioli And Fiona Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  05-06-2021 00:07
  
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Ravioli
  Animal Frien
  
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• Perry Sextuplets Reflect On Milestones And New Beginnings Ahead Of Post-High School Plans

  05-06-2021 00:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — They’re known as the Perry sextuplets – six kids born March 19, 2003, at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital to parents Erin and Joe Perry, joining big brother Parker.
  KDKA has followed Simon, Olivia, Ian, Zoe, Josh and Madison through their major milestones, and now they’re about to live separate lives for the first time as all six are off to college.
  “I think it’s definitely going to be exciting and difficult because our entire lives, I’ve a
  
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• Esther Bush stepping down after 27 years as CEO of Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh

  05-06-2021 00:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  She was the first female chief executive of the nonprofit that provides social supports and advocates for racial equity for minorities and marginalized individuals. 
  
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