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• Activists Seeking Public Health Emergency Declaration Amid Spike In HIV Cases In West Virginia

  27-06-2021 23:08
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dozens of volunteers formed the letters “HIV SOS” at a health event Saturday as activists seek a public health emergency declaration in a city with one of the nation’s highest spikes of such cases.
  Kanawha County, which includes Charleston and has 178,000 residents, had two intravenous drug-related HIV cases in 2018. The number grew to 15 in 2019 and 39 last year, according to state data. There have been 14 such cases so far in 2021.
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• House Fire In McCandless Shuts Down Portion Of Route 19

  27-06-2021 22:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCCANDLESS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A portion of Route 19 in McCandless Township is shut down due to a house fire.The fire occurred at a home in the 10,000 block of Perry Highway and according to dispatch the home was fully involved in flames.Fire crews believe that everyone was able to get out of the home but once on the scene, the home was already consumed in flames.As of just after 4:00 p.m., the flames were under control.Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.Stay Wi
  
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• Watch: Pirates Third Baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes Makes Incredible Catch And Throw

  27-06-2021 21:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ST. LOUIS (KDKA) – The Pirates’ Sunday showdown with the Cardinals is full of storylines: the Pirates can take three out of four from their National League Central rival, Max Kranick is making his Major League debut, but it was third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes that stole the show in the bottom of the second inning.With one out and the Pirates leading 3-0, the Cardinals’ Yadier Molina sent a hit down the third-base line off of Kranick’s 2-2 offerin
  
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• Tarentum Bridge Reopens To Traffic In Both Directions

  27-06-2021 21:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TARENTUM (KDKA) – The westbound lanes of the Tarentum Bridge have reopened as of approximately 12:30 p.m. today.A long-term closure was in effect beginning on June 9 for PennDOT’s Tarentum Bridge Rehabilitation Project which would bring about several repairs to the bridge and closed the bridge completely.Back on June 13, the eastbound lanes had reopened and today, the westbound lanes have reopened.The $3.24 million project included new modified overlays, steel
  
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• Divers Search Ohio Lake For Missing Boater

  27-06-2021 19:19
  
  CHIPPEWA LAKE, Ohio (AP) — Rescue crews are searching an Ohio lake for a boater reported missing over the weekend.
  The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said a man jumped off a boat into Chippewa Lake at about 9 p.m. Saturday and never resurfaced. Rescue crews and volunteers searched during the night but found no sign of him.
  The Medina County sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that the lake was closed Sunday as divers searched for the missing man. State, county and local re
  
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• Second Annual ‘Touch-A-Truck’ Event Held In Memory Of Hunter K. Braddee

  27-06-2021 18:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GERMAN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Dozens came out to take part in the second annual Hunter K. Braddee Helping Heroes Foundation Touch-A-Truck event.
  It was held at the McClellandtown VFC Saturday.The event is held in memory of 4-year-old Hunter Braddee who tragically lost his life in an auto accident along Route 21 back in June 2019.The goal of this event is to call attention to not only the beautiful, young life that was lost, but also to the life-saving work done by local f
  
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• Unity Presbyterian Church Holds Annual Blessing Of The Pets

  27-06-2021 18:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREEN TREE (KDKA) — An annual tradition was back at a local church this year.
  Clergy at Unity Presbyterian Church in Green Tree held their annual Blessing of the Pets.
  But like last year the service was a drive-through event.
  The blessing also collected pet food for the Unity Food Bank.
  
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• Rams DL, Pittsburgh Native Aaron Donald Holds Skills Camp At Penn Hills High School

  27-06-2021 18:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — He’s a force on the field, but a 3-time defense player is working to teach the next generation of players.On Saturday, Penn Hills and Pitt alum Aaron Donald held his annual skills camp at his alma mater, Penn Hills High School.“It means everything to us. This is like coming home in every single way,” said Frances Reimers with the AD99 Solutions Foundation. “We know the staff here, we know the facilities. And we just love co
  
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• Air Force Veteran And Local Hero From Chippewa Celebrates 90th Birthday

  27-06-2021 17:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CHIPPEWA, Pa. (KDKA) — Bill Haney of Chippewa just celebrated his 90th birthday!
  Bill has served his community and country for years.
  State Representative Jim Marshall presented Bill with a citation recognizing his milestone birthday and thanking him for his service in the United States Air Force.
  “During his service, a plane containing live bombs crashed near his base. Mr. Haney ordered his crew to be evacuated while he and another soldier stayed behind to put
  
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• Changes To Medical Marijuana Law Passes Pa. Legislature, Awaits Gov. Tom Wolf Approval

  27-06-2021 17:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pandemic regulations allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to serve patients curbside and dispense three months’ worth of the drugs at a time has passed the state Legislature.Governor Wolf is expected to sign it soon.However, a proposal to allow patients to grow their own medical marijuana was defeated.
  
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• Police Seeking Arson Suspects After Overnight Brush Fire Near West End Overlook Building

  27-06-2021 17:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say they are seeking out suspects related to an overnight brush fire at the West End Overlook.
  Police say witness accounts report three males in the area trying to break the glass doors to the West End Overlook building and then they allegedly set fire to a close railing.Once the railing caught on fire, the fire spread to the hillside around 4:45 a.m. Sunday.Firefighters responded in time to keep the flames contained.The suspects
  
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• College Athletes In Pennsylvania Could Receive Compensation With New Proposal In Harrisburg

  27-06-2021 16:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — College athletes in Pennsylvania may be on the way to be able to receive compensation for their name, image and likeness.Pennlive.com reports that the proposal is a provision that is tied to the ongoing budget negotiations.Six other states have similar rules going into effect next month.The proposal from the House Republican Appropriations Committee says their scholarships cannot be reduced or revoked if they do receive compensation.
  
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• Man, 35, Dies After Motorcycle Crash In Washington County

  27-06-2021 16:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TWILIGHT BOROUGH (KDKA) — A man is dead after his motorcycle crashed early Sunday morning in Washington County.Dustin Michael Chiodo, 35, of Bentleyville was traveling down Twilight Hollow Road and hit a guardrail around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.There were no passengers on the motorcycle.A driver who was passing by stopped and called 911.Chiodo’s death is still under investigation by Charleroi Regional Police.An official cause of death has not been released at this tim
  
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• Ohio Man Dies After Fall From Mountain Peak In Alaska Park

  27-06-2021 15:16
  
  COPPER CENTER, Alaska (AP) — A 52-year-old Ohio man died after he fell off the peak of a mountain in a national park.
  David Shrider fell 150 feet (46 meters) Friday down the slope of Donoho Peak in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve near Kennecott, the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve said in a news release Saturday.
  Just before the fall, “a family member in the hiking group reported that he asked for help and then rolled approximately 150 feet down a slope.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot And Dry Sunday Ahead

  27-06-2021 14:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It is going to be hot with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s thanks to a warm front to our north.(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Outside of a rogue pop up shower we should stay dry. Isolated rain chances pick up Monday with highs staying in the lower 90s.Afternoon rain and storms will be more likely Tuesday and Wednesday.(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Rain and storms become more widespread and temperatures drop to the 70s for Th
  
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• Teenager Missing After Verona House Catches Fire

  27-06-2021 13:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  VERONA (KDKA) — A 15-year-old boy is missing following an early morning house fire in Verona.
  The fire broke out along West Railroad Avenue just after 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  KDKA’s Bryant Reed spoke with crews at the scene who say that one person was taken to the hospital and a 15-year-old boy is missing.
  Crews say that no bodies were found inside the home, but the boy’s whereabouts are unknown at this time.
  The Allegheny County Fire Ma
  
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• Missing Person Located Safely After Verona House Catches Fire

  27-06-2021 13:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  VERONA (KDKA) — The person who was reported missing following an early morning house fire in Verona has been located and is safe.The fire broke out along West Railroad Avenue just after 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Crews say that no bodies were found inside the home, but the boy’s whereabouts are unknown at this time.
  The Allegheny County Fire Marshal will investigate the cause of the fire.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Native Among The 156 Unaccounted For As Search And Rescue Efforts Continue Following Condo Collapse In Surfside, FL

  27-06-2021 12:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SURFSIDE, FL (KDKA) — At least five people are dead and 156 others are still missing as the search and rescue efforts are still underway following the catastrophic collapse of a high-rise near Miami.
  Of those 156 lives still unaccounted for is a Pittsburgh native and her husband.
  Nicole Doran-Manashirov just got married and lived in the Surfside condo complex that came crumbling down.As the hours tick by, anxiety keeps building for their loved ones back here in Pitts
  
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• Body Found In Ohio River Identified As William Casale, Man Who Previously Went Missing

  27-06-2021 11:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A body that was found near the Kilbuck boat launch on the Ohio River earlier this week has been identified as a man who went missing in January.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as 62-year-old William Casale.
  Casale went missing in January and his disappearance prompted several searches.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pittsburgh Police)
  Allegheny County Police are now investigating.
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• Juneteenth Celebrations Continue Throughout Pittsburgh

  27-06-2021 09:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Celebrations in honor of Juneteenth continued in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
  The Juneteenth Jubilee Re-enactment Parade traveled through the Hill District.
  Hundreds of people and dozens of organizations came together for the celebration.
  The parade was a collaborative effort between several groups in the city.
  
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• Relay For Life Returns To Cranberry Twp.

  27-06-2021 08:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday night in North Boundary Park for the Relay for Life.
  The ceremony honored survivors and their caregivers and also remembered those who have passed after battling cancer.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  This year’s teams raised more than $67,000 for cancer research.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Forms Committee To Guide COVID-19 Relief Funds

  27-06-2021 07:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Public Schools system has formed a committee to help the district decide how to use $100 million in federal COVID-19 relief money.
  The 21-member panel is made up of:Parents
  Teachers
  Administrators
  The Board of Directors
  OthersIn addition to the funding, the committee will hold forums to hear from the public on spending plans.
  
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• Former President Donald Trump Holds Rally In Ohio

  27-06-2021 06:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As some states are still trying to challenge election results, former President Donald Trump rallied supporters near Cleveland on Saturday night.
  During the rally in Wellington, Trump slammed the Biden administration.
  After months of calling the election process ‘rigged’, Trump also called for voters to get to the polls for the 2022 midterm elections.
  
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• In Focus | Cycling the circuit at High­land Park Bike Track

  27-06-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
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• How Mellon took 'corporate modern' architecture to the bank

  27-06-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Tall windows, glazed emerald brick, warm interiors and natural light defined Mellon Bank’s “corporate modern” architecture of the 1960s.
   
   
   
   
   
  
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• Despite mask mandate ending in Pa., Port Authority riders still required to wear one

  27-06-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
   
   
   
   
   
  
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• ‘We Are Holding Out For A Miracle:’ Friends Of Pittsburgh Native Lost In Florida Condo Collapse Hoping She’s Found

  27-06-2021 05:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh area native and her husband are two of the many people still unaccounted for, after the high-rise condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida.
  Nicole Doran-Manashirov, originally from South Park, and her husband Ruslan Manashirov are missing. Some of her lifelong friends in Pittsburgh said the couple lived on the 7th floor, in one of the units that came down when the 12-story building partially collapsed Thursday.
  “I pray for a miracle for ever
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools And ABC Transit Hoping To Address Bus Driver Shortage

  27-06-2021 00:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the number of bus drivers available to get students to school all across the United States and Pittsburgh is no exception.On Saturday, Pittsburgh Public Schools and ABC Transit held a family-friendly event at Heinz Field trying to attract families and interested people in getting behind the wheel this fall.Drivers are needed for small vans to big buses and ABC Transit will provide the training.Pittsburgh P
  
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• Jo-Lynn’s Pizzaria, Family-Owned For 3 Generations, Found In Flames

  27-06-2021 00:35
  
  LIBERTY BOROUGH (KDKA) — A business that’s been in the family for three generations was found in flames this morning by neighbors in Liberty Borough.
  The owner says it’ll be a tough recovery, but she’s determined to come back strong.
  A community staple pizza shop has been forced to stop their ovens and halt their deliveries because of a fire this morning.
  “We pulled up, there was a lot of smoke and fire coming through the roof,” said Liberty Borough Fire Chief
  
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• South Park Native Among Those Missing In Surfside Condo Collapse

  27-06-2021 00:26
  
  MIAMI (KDKA) – In Surfside, Florida, search and rescue operations continue after the collapse of a high-rise on Thursday.KDKA has learned that among the missing is a South Park native and her husband.
  A Pittsburgh native is among the 159 people unaccounted for in the Surfside condo collapse. Nicole Doran-Manashirov & her husband Ruslan Manashirov lived on the 7th floor in one of the units that came down. Nicole’s friends tell me she was born & raised in South Park. @KDKA pic.
  
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