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• Pirates Early Six-Run Lead Erased, Lose 7-6 To Mets In Series Finale

  18-07-2021 23:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 Sunday.
  Trailing 6-0 in the first inning, the Mets rallied to salvage a rugged weekend at PNC Park. The NL East leaders lost stars Jacob deGrom and Francisco Lindor to injuries, then dropped Saturday night’s game when closer Edwin Diaz gave up a two-out grand sl
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing And Vulnerable Mother And Son

  18-07-2021 23:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing mother and her son.Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Public Safety
  41-year-old Toni Baker and her 12-year-old son Najeh Taylor are both missing and are considered vulnerable.They were reported missing from the 3900 block of Wind Gap Avenue in the West End.
  Anyone with information is being asked to call the police at 412-323-7800.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Missing, Vulnerable Mother And Son Found

  18-07-2021 23:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police say a missing mother and her son have been found.Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Public Safety
  On Sunday, police asked for help finding the pair, both who were missing and considered vulnerable.On Monday, police say the two were safely located.
  
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• Multiple Fire Departments Respond To Abandoned House Fire In Beaver Falls

  18-07-2021 22:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) – Around midnight on Sunday, six fire departments responded to an abandoned house fire in Beaver Falls.Initially, the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department along with the New Brighton Volunteer Fire Department, Rochester Fire Department, and Big Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Company were called to the area of the A-Plus on 8th Avenue for a house fire.They found an abandoned home on 10th Avenue with large flames coming from the second floor.The home
  
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• Welcome Home: Pittsburgh National Youth Boxing Team Returning Home Victorious From Junior Olympics

  18-07-2021 21:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tonight, the Pittsburgh National Youth Boxing Team will be welcomed home by Pittsburgh Police, Allegheny County Police, and the Port Authority Police as they will be escorted home from the Pittsburgh International Airport.The team is returning from the Junior Olympics in Lubbock, Texas, and they aren’t returning home empty-handed.They’re coming home with two gold medals and a silver medal.Police will provide the escort for the team as
  
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• WATCH: Pirates Score Three Runs On Wild Error From Mets

  18-07-2021 21:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pirates-Mets series this weekend at PNC Park has been nothing short of exciting.From a bench-clearing brawl to a walk-off grand slam, the Pirates and Mets have entertained those in attendance on the North Shore.On Sunday afternoon, that entertainment continued.
  In play, run(s) pic.twitter.com/bdTzc0SU9r
  — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 18, 2021A swing from Kevin Newman slowly dribbled down the third-base line but unbeknownst to pitch
  
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• Ohio Woman Facing Child Endangerment Charge After Shooting Injures 5-Year-Old Boy

  18-07-2021 21:03
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman will face a child endangerment charge in a shooting that injured a 5-year-old boy, police said.
  Columbus police said the boy was brought into Children’s Hospital shortly after 5 p.m. Friday with a gunshot wound that went through both knees.
  Detectives determined that the child had been lying on a couch next to the 30-year-old woman, who they allege was intoxicated and had been pointing a handgun at several other adults, making threats, police said.
  
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• Ohio Woman Facing Child Endangerment Charge After Shooing Injures 5-Year-Old Boy

  18-07-2021 21:03
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman will face a child endangerment charge in a shooting that injured a 5-year-old boy, police said.
  Columbus police said the boy was brought into Children’s Hospital shortly after 5 p.m. Friday with a gunshot wound that went through both knees.
  Detectives determined that the child had been lying on a couch next to the 30-year-old woman, who they allege was intoxicated and had been pointing a handgun at several other adults, making threats, police said.
  
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• Three People Injured In Rollover Crash In Rostraver, Flown For Treatment By Medical Helicopter

  18-07-2021 20:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — Three people have been injured in a severe two-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Sunday.The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. Sunday on I-70 East.(Photo Credit: Rostraver Central Fire Department/Facebook)
  One person was ejected from their vehicle, while another person was trapped inside.The crash vaulted one of the vehicles over a bridge.The Jaws of Life had to be used to retrieve the entrapped victim out of the vehicle.All three
  
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• Pa. State Police: Man Dies In Butler County Cemetery After Killing Another Person

  18-07-2021 18:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER COUNTY (KDKA) — A man shot a person in Butler County and proceeded to take his own life in a nearby cemetery Saturday, according to Pennsylvania State Police.It is estimated the incident happened between 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Saturday.Police first located the body of Charles Smith, 46, of Evans City in West Sunbury Cemetery and determined he had died by suicide.
  Other state troopers found the body of the 39-year-old victim Terry Bolan also of Evans City on H
  
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• Deutschtown Music Festival Returns To The North Side

  18-07-2021 17:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NORTH SIDE (KDKA) — The Deutschtown Music Festival returned to the North Side on Saturday.It was called “Hands Over Deutschtown,” and this was the eighth year for the festival.They actually canceled earlier this year because of COVID-19 concerns, but the organizers had a change of heart as things started opening up.“I think people are ready to get out and see music and the bands are ready to play in front of people and we were happy to put those two
  
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• Pregnant Woman Shot To Death; Hospital Attempts To Save Baby

  18-07-2021 17:05
  
  CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — A pregnant woman in Ohio died after being shot, and her baby was delivered but is in critical condition, authorities said.
  Cincinnati police said officers responded to a report of a shooting shortly after 6:30 p.m. Friday. Police say 31-year-old Michelle McDonald was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries.
  Police say medical center staff were able to deliver the baby, who is currently in critical condition.
  Po
  
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• Penguins Release Protected List For 2021 NHL Expansion Draft

  18-07-2021 16:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Sunday morning was the deadline for NHL teams to submit their protected lists for the NHL Expansion Draft.
  The Penguins have now officially announced who they will protect from the NHL’s 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, from drafting.
  The Penguins chose to take the option of protecting seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie.
  Penguins Protected List
  ForwardsTeddy Blueger
  Jeff Carter
  Sidney Crosby
  Jake Guentzel
  Kasperi Kapanen
  Evg
  
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• Pirates Sign Catcher Henry Davis, First Overall Selection In The 2021 MLB Draft

  18-07-2021 16:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH / DENVER (KDKA) — Catcher Henry Davis, the first overall pick in the MLB Draft, was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday morning.
  Official.
  Welcome to the Burgh, Henry! pic.twitter.com/gRgUxhwpMW
  — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 18, 2021As a sophomore at the University of Louisville, Davis hit .370 with 15 career home-runs and 48 RBI in 50 games.He has also received All-American honors from both Baseball America and the American Baseball Coach
  
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• Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Hosting ‘Family Day’

  18-07-2021 16:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is hosting “Family Day” at Allegheny Commons Park.
  It is happening from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  There will be a balloon artist, crafts, special guests and performers.
  “Family Days” will run through the fall.
  
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• Truffles The Rescue Cat Helps Kids Facing Eyesight Problems In Mechanicsburg

  18-07-2021 16:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MECHANICSBURG (KDKA) — A rescue cat that lives here in Pennsylvania is helping kids feel better about themselves.
  Meet Truffles.
  She works alongside her human: an optician who helps kids with glasses and eye patches.
  Her practice is in Mechanicsburg in the south central part of the state.When kids come in, many with severe eye problems that require multiple treatments, they’re often terrified of anything coming near their eyes.
  That’s when Truffles comes
  
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• Marking Two Years Since Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall’s Death

  18-07-2021 15:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yesterday marked two years since the death of Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall.He died from his injuries in an off-duty shooting.
  The 36-year-old officer was shot on July 14, 2019 while trying to break up an argument at a party in Homewood.
  He sadly died of his injuries three days later.
  Then Christian Bey was arrested and charged with Hall’s murder.The Northview Heights Public Safety Center was named in Officer Hall’s honor as we
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools To Go Over Proposed Changes To Health And Safety Plan Tomorrow

  18-07-2021 14:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Parents of Pittsburgh Public Schools students will be able to learn more from the district about their child’s return to class in the fall.
  The district is hosting a webinar on its website and Facebook page at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
  Leaders will be going over the district’s health and safety procedures.They will also open up public comment at the board’s public hearing on July 26.More information about the district’s plan can
  
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• Pennsylvania election audit gets GOP campaign trail embrace

  18-07-2021 14:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  In the battleground state, where former President Donald Trump lost by 80,000 votes eight months ago, his false claims of a stolen election are finding new signs of life.
  
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• Stallings Gets Grand Slam In 9th Inning, Rallies Pirates Past Mets 9-7

  18-07-2021 13:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings hit a fly ball down the left field line and stood in the batter’s box. He was watching and hoping.
  “I knew it had a chance because I got it in the air, but I didn’t know if I had enough of it,” the Pittsburgh Pirates’ catcher said. “I didn’t run because I figured he was either going to catch it or it was going to be a homer, so I just decided to stand there and watch.”
  Stallings liked what he saw.
  The ball sa
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny Skies Return

  18-07-2021 13:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rain showers have moved east and clouds have cleared.High pressure has moved in to help dry us out for the next few days. Temperatures climb back to the 80s.(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Tuesday will be the hottest day in the upper 80s.Wednesday will see a few showers and storms with temperatures falling to the upper 70s.(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  We rebound back to the 80s for the rest of the week and stay dry for Thursday
  
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• Flying high: Portland's aerial tram helped revitalize waterfront, keep hospital system

  18-07-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Portland used a tram, considered here between the Strip and Hill districts, to join a health system with a waterfront site 500 feet below.
  
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• “When we lose this, we’re done" -- Federal restaurant relief helps some, but not all weather Covid aftermath

  18-07-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
   
  Dalel Khalil the owner of Khalil, opens the windows of her 49-year old Syrian family owned restaurant on July 15, 2021, in North Oakland.(Ben Braun/Post-Gazette)
  
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• In Focus | Superstar showdown at the Rostraver Ice Garden

  18-07-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
   
   
   
   
  
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• One Person Shot During Home Invasion In Reserve Township

  18-07-2021 05:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  RESERVE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A man was shot in the leg during a home invasion in Reserve Township on Saturday night.According to Allegheny County Police, just after 10:00 p.m., they were called to a home in the 2700 block of Mount Troy Road for a home invasion.Once on the scene, first responders found an adult male shot in the leg.He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.Allegheny County Police detectives are investigating and they are asking anyone with
  
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• Hundreds In McKeesport Still Being Told Not To Use Water After Possible Contamination

  18-07-2021 05:25
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – Hundreds of McKeesport residents still can’t drink or use their tap water after concerns of possible contamination from a fire-fighting foam.
  The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said crews started flushing the system as a precaution on Saturday but they ran into some problems.They discovered an older piece of pipe that’s preventing effective flushing and it will be replaced overnight, according to Matthew Junker with MAWC.
  The county alerted resid
  
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• Truck Rolls Over On Ramp In Westmoreland County

  18-07-2021 03:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A truck has crashed on the ramp connecting Greensburg Road to Saltsburg Road.Dispatch has confirmed the crash on the ramp that connects the two roads in Westmoreland County.It is unknown at this time if anyone was injured in the crash or what caused the crash.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Church Run In Titusville Closes Due To Severe Flooding

  18-07-2021 01:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TITUSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Church Run in Titusville experienced heavy flooding on Saturday, causing the road to close to traffic.Photo Credit: Garrett Dvorkin, Titusville Herald
  Saturday afternoon’s rain caused Church Run, along with many other roads to flood, causing closures.Titusville’s Office of the City Manager is asking drivers to avoid driving in the city as a result.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Church Run Flooding In Titusville Closes Several Roads

  18-07-2021 01:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TITUSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Church Run in Titusville experienced heavy flooding on Saturday, causing several roads to close to traffic.Photo Credit: Garrett Dvorkin, Titusville Herald
  Saturday afternoon’s rain caused Church Run to overflow, causing North Franklin street and others to close.Titusville’s Office of the City Manager is asking drivers to avoid driving in the city as a result.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• 5-Year-Old In Leg Braces Runs 5K In Support Of Law Enforcement

  18-07-2021 01:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A 5-year-old that suffered a perinatal stroke while in utero and required leg braces most of her life ran a 5K to support law enforcement.The Northern Regional Police Department met two local girls last week, Harper and Quinn.The youngest, Harper, was the one who required leg braces.She has been in physical therapy since she was 11-months old but just recently had her braces taken off.Harper told the officer that last summer, while still wearing h
  
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• Community Group Seeking Signatures To Create Citizen Police Review Board In Pittsburgh

  18-07-2021 00:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A community group is knocking on doors and looking to get signatures to create a police review board in the city with more power than the current one.Their hope is to get enough signatures to get the proposition on the ballot this November.So far, they’ve received 3,000 signatures and plenty more to go.Community Control Over Police says they’re committed but know it’s an uphill battle.The countdown is on, they now have less than three weeks to get 12,5
  
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