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• State Leaders Reinforce Safety For July 4th Celebrations

  01-07-2021 23:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — State leaders are reminding everyone to celebrate responsibly this Fourth of July weekend.PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and state police joined forces Thursday to reinforce the idea of safety for those driving and boating over the holiday.
  This weekend is one of the busiest and most dangerous weekends for driving and boating. Last year, PennDOT data shows there were 112 alcohol-related crashes resulting in five deaths and 48 drug-related crashes wit
  
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• The Mall At Robinson Celebrates ‘Christmas In July’ With ‘Nutcracker Crawl’ And More

  01-07-2021 23:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — We are heading into the heart of summer, but at The Mall at Robinson, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
  The holiday decorations have already gone up for “Christmas in July.”
  The Steubenville Nutcracker Village, which has the world’s largest collection of life-size nutcrackers, have brought their works to the mall. They are even debuting a new statue, called “The Fashionutsa.”
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• Man Dies In Storm Drain In Monessen

  01-07-2021 23:00
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) – Investigators in Monessen are trying to figure out how a man ended up in a storm drain and died.The family of Kevin Davis says they’d been looking for the 60-year-old all morning.
  “We had been looking for him all night, since 1 o’clock in the morning. He said he was going to bed, and somehow, somebody wanted to check on him just to make sure he went to bed, and when they got down there, he wasn’t there,” said Davis’ niece Tameika W
  
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• Road Crumbles After Water Main Break In Penn Hills

  01-07-2021 22:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) – A water main break has taken out a chunk of the road in Penn Hills.
  The main breaking has shut down two roads at Hershey Road and Hamilton Drive.
  NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene Thursday afternoon. Crews could be seen working around a large hole in the intersection.(Photo: KDKA)
  It wasn’t immediately clear how many people’s service was affected by the break.
  
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• Pittsburgh Launches ‘Childcare Quality Fund’

  01-07-2021 22:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City of Pittsburgh has launched a program to help support childcare facilities.
  Licensed centers in the city can now apply for grants through the “Childcare Quality Fund.”
  A total of $2 million is available.
  Money can be used for facility improvements, including repairs and expanding capacity.
  It can also help childcare centers purchase learning materials.
  For more information, visit this link.
  
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• Mission Of Mercy Pittsburgh Seeks Volunteers For Free Dental Clinic

  01-07-2021 22:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is looking for hundreds of volunteers to staff its upcoming free dental clinic.
  The event brings dentists and other health professionals together to provide vital services to those who cannot get access to dental care.
  The clinic was forced to cancel last year due to the pandemic.
  They are looking for more than a thousand people to volunteer for the event in October at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
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• Mon Valley Hospital, UPMC Holding COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Throughout July

  01-07-2021 22:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you still want to get the COVID-19 vaccine, clinics are still open around the Western Pennsylvania region.
  Monongahela Valley Hospital says it will continue to hold vaccine clinics throughout the month of July.
  They are scheduled for every Tuesday and Friday, except for Friday, July 2.
  They are accepting walk-ins or you can make an appointment online.
  For more information, visit Mon Valley Hospital’s website here.
  UPMC is also hosting fou
  
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• Scientists Forecast Another Mild Algae Bloom For Lake Erie This Summer

  01-07-2021 22:01
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The toxic blob of algae that turns western Lake Erie a ghastly shade of green each summer and threatens drinking water and fish should be on the smaller side again this year following another dry spring, scientists predicted Wednesday.
  Researchers expect this will be the first time in more than a decade that the shallowest of the Great Lakes will see back-to-back years of relatively mild algae blooms. But they caution that it’s not a sign the lake is turning the c
  
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• Scammer Impersonating Monroeville Police Officer To Get Bail Money

  01-07-2021 21:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Monroeville Police say a scammer is pretending to be an officer to get bail money from victims, even using the names of family members to sound legitimate.Police said Thursday that they learned of a scammer impersonating a Monroeville officer in an attempt to scam people out of money. In some cases, he’s telling victims that a loved one needs bail money.
  They say as a general rule of thumb, if anyone asks for money, especially if it&rs
  
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• Police Warn Of Scammer Spoofing Monroeville Police Department’s Phone Number

  01-07-2021 21:27
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Monroeville Police say a scammer is pretending to be an officer to get bail money from victims, even using the names of family members to sound legitimate.
  It’s an old scam with a new twist. The caller identifies him or herself as a police officer asking for money to bail the receiver’s relative out of jail. In this case, the number that popped up was that of the Monroeville Police Department.
  Once again the scammers targeted the elderly. This time the
  
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• Audubon Society Recommends Removal Of Bird Feeders In Western Pa. As Mysterious Illness Kills Birds In Neighboring States

  01-07-2021 21:03
  
  Mysterious Illness Killing Birds In Neighboring State, Audubon Society Calls For
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FOX CHAPEL (KDKA) — A mysterious disease that is killing birds in large numbers in neighboring states is raising alarm bells for the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.
  They are urging people in Western Pennsylvania to take preventative steps in order to help contain the spread of any disease into our region.
  The Audubon Society, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission,
  
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• Child Tax Credit: Three IRS Tools To Help You Get What You’re Owed

  01-07-2021 20:29
  
  (CBS Baltimore) — The revised Child Tax Credit is due to start in just two weeks. Yet a recent study from Data For Progress showed that about half of eligible Americans don’t know it’s coming. On July 15, parents will be sent the first installment of what could add up to $3,600 per child, whether they expect it or not. Those who aren’t aware may be pleasantly surprised. Those who are aware may want to take additional steps to ensure they receive what they’re owed or
  
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• Pittsburgh police to issue warnings, citations for blocking public walkways on South Side

  01-07-2021 20:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ahead of Fourth of July weekend, city police share concerns about increasing crowd size on East Carson
  
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• ‘I’m Really Impressed With Helio Castroneves’: Brad Daugherty Weighs In On SRX Racing Series Season Ahead Of Saturday’s Trip To Lucas Oil Raceway

  01-07-2021 20:15
  
  (CBS Local)- We’re already at the halfway point of the Camping World SRX Racing Series’ inaugural season and the racing is starting to tighten up. Tony Stewart took the win for the second race in a row in the dirt but led just six laps, all in the late stages of the race. Analyst Brad Daugherty has been impressed by the competition and particularly the way that some of the IndyCar drivers have adapted.
  “I think it’s just been absolutely phenomenal. Ray Evernham’s ab
  
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• Carnegie Mellon students, employees getting COVID-19 vaccine in big numbers, survey shows

  01-07-2021 20:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  A student requirement and messaging appears evident in survey
  
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• Carnegie Mellon and Pitt are next door but separated by state law on COViD-19 vaccination policy

  01-07-2021 20:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  A student requirement and messaging appears evident in survey
  
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• Police Cracking Down On ‘Dangerous And Untenable’ South Side Crowds

  01-07-2021 19:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Now that restrictions have lifted, police say the South Side is becoming a little too crowded, resulting in fistfights, pedestrians getting hit by cars and gun violence.Police say East Carson Street has been packed. Sidewalks are impassible, pedestrians are overflowing into the streets and parked vehicles are blocking safety lanes.Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said the situation on the South Side is “dangerous and untenable”
  
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• World’s Strongest Man Competition Airing on CBS Starting Saturday July 3

  01-07-2021 19:39
  
  (CBS Local)- The 2021 SBD World’s Strongest Man competition featuring four-time champion Brian Shaw, comes to CBS Television Network this Saturday, July 3. Audiences tuning in will see 25 of the world’s strongest athletes compete across multiple events to earn the coveted title of World’s Strongest Man.
  The 44th edition of the competition sees Colorado native Shaw joined by 24-year-old Trey Mitchell and the Stoltman brothers, Luke and Tom, competing along with the rest of the f
  
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• Big Brother Season 23: Meet The New Houseguests

  01-07-2021 19:30
  
  (CBS) – Big Brother has announced the 16 all-new Houseguests who will embark on the 23rd season of the series when they move into the “BB Beach Club” during the live 90-minute premiere event on  Wednesday, July 7th starting at 8:00 live ET/delayed PT on CBS. The show will also be available to stream live and on demand with the CBS app or Paramount+, where fans will also be able to watch the 24/7 live feed and find exclusive content throughout the season.
  This season’
  
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• State Police Seek Trinity Desmond, Reported Missing In Butler Co.

  01-07-2021 19:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — State police are looking for a missing young woman from Butler County.
  They say Trinity Desmond was reported missing by her family Thursday morning.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  Desmond is described as being 5-feet-2-inches tall, about 150 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair styled in a buzz cut.
  Anyone with information on her is asked to call the state police barracks in Butler County at 724-284-8100.On 07/01/21 Trinity DESMOND w
  
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• Morgantown Woman Wins Second $1M Prize In COVID-19 Vaccine Sweepstakes

  01-07-2021 19:16
  
  MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP/KDKA) – A Morgantown resident won the second $1 million prize for West Virginians vaccinated against COVID-19.
  Gov. Jim Justice presented Sharon Turner with a ceremonial check on Wednesday.
  (Photo: Office of Gov. Jim Justice)
  Two younger vaccinated residents, Jenna Atwell of Paynesville and Brendon Lee of Falling Waters, were announced earlier Wednesday as winners of college scholarships as part of the latest drawing. The scholarships include tuition, room and board,
  
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• New Kenmawr Bridge between Rankin and Swissvale expected to open 7 p.m. Thursday

  01-07-2021 18:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  PennDOT built the $12.5 million bridge higher than the old one so Norfolk Southern can use double-stacked rail cars under it.
  
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• New Kenmawr Bridge between Rankin and Swissvale epected to open 7 p.m. Thursday

  01-07-2021 18:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  PennDOT built the $12.5 million bridge higher than the old one so Norfolk Southern can use double-stacked rail cars under it.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 186 New Cases, 9 Additional Deaths

  01-07-2021 18:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 186 new coronavirus cases and nine additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,212,257 cases and 27,687 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 313 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19, and 59 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 11,685,265 total vaccine doses have been administered and 5,402,488 people are fully vaccinated. So far, 60.1% of P
  
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• Kidsburgh: Family-Friendly Summer Events In July

  01-07-2021 17:57
  
  Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr has a look at some of the summertime, family-friendly fun going on around Pittsburgh in July!
  
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• Body Pulled From Storm Drain In Monessen

  01-07-2021 17:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) – A body has been pulled from a storm drain in Monessen.Rescue crews were led to Rebecca Street before noon Thursday after a bus driver noticed a human arm sticking out of the ground.
  Rescue crews pull abody from a storm drain on Rebecca Street in Monessen.
  A bus driver noticed a human arm sticking out of the ground.The man’s family tells KDKA they’d been looking for him all morning. Latest details live on KDKA news at noon. pic.twitt
  
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• Body Pulled From Sewer Opening In Monessen

  01-07-2021 17:28
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) – A body has been pulled from a sewer opening in Monessen.
  Rescue crews were led to Rebecca Street before noon Thursday after a bus driver noticed body parts sticking out of the ground.
  The man’s family tells KDKA they’d been looking for the 60-year-old all morning.Rescue crews pull abody from a storm drain on Rebecca Street in Monessen.
  A bus driver noticed a human arm sticking out of the ground.The man’s family tells KDKA they’d been looking f
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Vetoes Ban On Governmental, College ‘Vaccine Passports’

  01-07-2021 17:02
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Republican-crafted bill to ban so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports” in some cases and to restrict the health secretary’s actions during health emergencies was vetoed Thursday by Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor.
  The measure split both legislative chambers along party lines last month, and Gov. Tom Wolf had previously said he would veto the proposal.
  With millions of Pennsylvanians still unvaccinated, many seemingly intent on remaining so
  
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• WTAE-TV launching 4 p.m. newscast next week

  01-07-2021 16:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  This hourlong show will be anchored by Andrew Stockey, Kelly Sasso and meteorologist Jeff Verszyla.
  
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• Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg Surrenders In Manhattan, Expected To Face Tax Charges

  01-07-2021 15:44
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Trump Organization’s Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg is expected to face charges Thursday in New York.
  The charges stem from a years-long investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. into the organization and its CFO.
  Sources tell CBS2 that Weisselberg was indicted Wednesday night by a Manhattan grand jury. The exact charges will be unsealed Thursday, but sources say they are likely tax charges related to payments on apartments,
  
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• Tree Falls Onto Home In Carrick Neighborhood

  01-07-2021 15:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Morning rain and storms caused a tree to fall onto a home in Carrick on Thursday morning.The home in the 100 block of Madeline Street was damaged early Thursday morning by the fall.It is unknown if anyone was injured or if the home was occupied at the time of the fall.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• PTL Links: July 1, 2021

  01-07-2021 15:14
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Magazine
  Kidsburgh.org
  More Kidsburgh Reports
  Fine Wine & Good Spirits
  Cocktail Recipes
  Izzazu Salon, Spa & Serata
  Canine Companions
  KDKApup on FacebookPTL Weekend Guide:Mr. Smalls Theatre Grand Reopening
  Pittsburgh Opera Festival
  The Living Dead WeekendPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• PTL 4th Of July Cocktail Recipes

  01-07-2021 15:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dave Kuiawa, of Fine Wine & Good Spirits, is mixing up some patriotic cocktails for the Fourth of July Weekend!
  Tito’s Summer Sparkler
  Ingredients• 1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka (Tito’s is matching donations made to the Pennsylvania chapter of Team Rubicon this month, up to $10,000)• 2 oz cranberry juice• 3 oz sparkling water• Blueberries
  Directions1. Combine vodka and cranberry juice in a Collins glass over ice.2. Slowly pour sp
  
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• Why the Pa. Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby's conviction

  01-07-2021 14:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction was thrown out Wednesday by Pennsylvania’s highest court, which ruled that he was unfairly prosecuted because a previous district attorney had promised he wouldn't be charged
  
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• Why Bill Cosby's conviction was overturned by the Pa. Supreme Court

  01-07-2021 14:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction was thrown out Wednesday by Pennsylvania’s highest court, which ruled that he was unfairly prosecuted because a previous district attorney had promised he wouldn't be charged
  
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• Woodland Hills School District Wins National Award For Promoting Green Initiatives

  01-07-2021 14:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Woodland Hills School District is being recognized on the national stage.The district was honored for its work on organizing and promoting green initiatives.The award comes from the Center For Green Schools and the Green School Network.Woodland Hills is one of the three schools to win the award and they are the only one outside of the Los Angeles Area.
  
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• Reserve Township Volunteer Fire Department Looking For New Firefighters

  01-07-2021 13:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  RESERVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Fire departments in our area are making public pleas for new firefighters.The Reserve Township Volunteer Fire Department is looking to add to its crew.They are looking for anyone who lives in the township and wants to help the community.
  If you’re a resident of Reserve Township or live close and want to help out our community please consider joining our team!We need members DM, email, or stop by for more information.Retweet-like-s
  
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• Sugar, Spice, Everything Nice – But Is It Healthy? Taking A Reasonable Approach To Dieting

  01-07-2021 13:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – How often do you find yourself craving something sweet and could it be a sugar addiction?
  Nutritionist Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN of ActiveEatingAdvice.com says it’s not an addiction, it’s a natural desire for one of the five primary tastes.“It’s enjoyable,” she says. “It provides comfort, it provides relaxation. It’s why we seek it out.”
  The key, Bonci says, is taking a reasonable approach.“We may be able to e
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Morning Rain Showers And Cooler Temperatures On Thursday

  01-07-2021 11:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Big rain totals for yesterday as we saw storms move through.
  For Pittsburgh, 1.68” of rain was recorded at the airport. An impressive 1.06” of rain was recorded at just the 2:00 p.m. hour yesterday.
  More rain is expected today with most rain coming in the morning hours. Still, there will be an isolated to perhaps scattered rain chance for the afternoon as well.
  Unsettled weather sticks around for the rest of the week with low rain chances for Friday and Sund
  
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• 'A big opportunity': EQT, pledging to reach net-zero emissions by 2025, launches carbon storage pilots

  01-07-2021 11:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  By 2025, EQT expects to have net-zero emissions, meaning it will put no more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere than it takes out of it.
  
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• Uncle Jammy’s sauces and rubs are as intense as their creator

  01-07-2021 11:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jamal Etienne Harrigan, of Fairywood, has hot sauce and rub that will be featured on a GetGo sandwich.
  
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• New Laws Will Allow College Athletes To Profit Off Their Likeness

  01-07-2021 11:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As several states including Pennsylvania have laws starting for college athletes to profit off their likeness, the NCAA announced it will allow athletes to do so.
  This will allow athletes to get paid for sponsorship deals, endorsements, and personal appearances. It applies to all three divisions of the NCAA or about 460,000 athletes.
  Ten states, including Pennsylvania, have laws coming into place, so the NCAA made the move so every athlete can capitalize on their image.
  
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• Pa. Turnpike Expecting To See More Than 6 Million Drivers Over The Holiday

  01-07-2021 10:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is expecting a busy holiday weekend in 2021.They are preparing for more than six million drivers over the next 11 days.That would represent close to pre-pandemic levels for early July roadtrips.The busiest day is expected to be Friday with an estimated 690,000 cars on the turnpike.The least busy day will likely be Sunday, the Fourth of July, with about 420,000 drivers hitting the turnpike.
  
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• Pittsburgh Constable Brian Van Dusen Indicted On Tax And Wire Fraud Charges

  01-07-2021 10:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh constable has been indicted on charges of tax and wire fraud.Brian Van Dusen is the owner of Easy Tax Returns, which has offices in downtown and Homestead.A grand jury returned 15 counts of fraud against Van Dusen, saying that Easy Tax Returns falsified tax returns to claim credits and refunds that didn’t apply to them.Along with Van Dusen, one of the company’s tax preparers, Jessica Washington, was also indicted on separa
  
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• Pennsylvania Participating In Nationwide ‘Operation Dry Water’ Campaign To Keep 4th Of July Safe

  01-07-2021 09:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Fourth of July weekend is a popular time for boaters to enjoy Pittsburgh’s three rivers.It’s also a time of increased alcohol consumption which is why Pennsylvania is taking part in “Operation Dry Water” a nationwide campaign that kicks off July 2.For three days, law enforcement will be on heightened alert for people boating while under the influence – or BUI.PennDOT says alcohol isn’t the only substance tha
  
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• Mars Area High School Graduate Will Bednar Named College World Series Most Outstanding Player

  01-07-2021 09:26
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (KDKA/AP) – A Mars Area High School graduate was named the “Most Outstanding Player” of the College World Series.Pitcher Will Bednar struck out four as he took the mound for Mississippi State in the deciding game against Vanderbilt.He and Landon Sims combined to one-hit Vanderbilt and Mississippi State cruised to a 9-0 victory in game three, giving the Bulldogs their first-ever College World Series.After seven innings of giving up no hits, Bednar left the game, and
  
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• General Manager Of Security Company Working For Highmark Accused Of Fraud

  01-07-2021 09:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The now-former general manager of a security company that is used by Highmark is being accused of defrauding Highmark.According to court records, Derek Dowiak of Indiana was the general manager of Allied Universal Security, the company that provides security to Highmark, allegedly defrauded Highmark for more than $50,000.Dowiak allegedly submitted fraudulent invoices for reimbursements for buying jackets for Allied Universal Security employees.Aft
  
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• Ohio School Resource Officer Fired For Using Stun Gun On Students During Class

  01-07-2021 08:36
  
  SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A longtime school resource officer who used a stun gun on two high school students during a self-defense training class has been fired.
  Perkins Township trustees voted 3-0 Monday to dismiss Tonya Corbin, who was a resource officer at Perkins High School. She had been on unpaid leave since June 15.
  Corbin was teaching a self-defense class for female students at the school on May 19 when she brought a stun gun to the class and used it on two students, ages 17 and 18, au
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds And Flash Flooding

  01-07-2021 04:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A cold front swept through Pittsburgh and brought storms with damaging winds and flash flooding.
  Lebanon Church Road in West Mifflin flooded, and a person tried to drive through floodwater. The car ended up getting stuck.Gusty winds also took down trees and branches in Washington County. All watches and warnings have expired.
  A second front arrives Thursday and drops temperatures back out of the unseasonably hot category to more tolerable upper 70s for two days before h
  
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• Governor Tom Wolf Approves Changes To Medical Marijuana Law In Pennsylvania

  01-07-2021 04:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staaff
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that expands access to medical marijuana in the state.Wolf signed House Bill 1024 on Wednesday. Medical marijuana can now be prescribed for more conditions, including cancer remission therapy and issues with the nervous system.The new law also allows patients to get a three-month supply at one time and keeps curbside delivery at marijuana dispenseries.
  “It’s been five years since Pennsylvania
  
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