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• Popular Bloomfield Restaurant Spork To Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination And Masks

  07-08-2021 23:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A popular restaurant in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood will start requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for diners.
  Beginning on Tuesday, Spork says it will require proof of vaccination and a mask to dine at the restaurant.“Starting Tuesday August 10th at Spork! These protocols are being taken to protect our employees, our guests, and our community,” Spork announced on its Facebook page. “Thank you for your cooperat
  
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• Popular Bloomfield Restaurant Spork To Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination

  07-08-2021 23:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A popular restaurant in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood will start requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for diners.
  Beginning on Tuesday, Spork says it will require proof of vaccination and a mask to dine at the restaurant.“Starting Tuesday August 10th at Spork! These protocols are being taken to protect our employees, our guests, and our community,” Spork announced on its Facebook page. “Thank you for your cooperat
  
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• Defense Seeks Reduced Sentence Of Man Convicted Of Killing And Dismembering His Ex-Girlfriend

  07-08-2021 23:07
  
  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — An attorney is seeking a reduction in the 48-year-to-life sentence imposed in the killing and dismemberment of his client’s former girlfriend, whose remains were found in a freezer in Ohio.
  Arturo Novoa, 34, was sentenced in 2019 after pleading guilty to murder, abuse of a corpse and other charges in the 2017 slaying of 28-year-old Shannon Graves.
  Defense attorney Lou DeFabio argues in a filing with the 7th District Court of Appeals that Novoa should not have
  
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• Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Killing Wife And Abandoning Her Body In Garage Convicted Of 3rd-Degree Murder

  07-08-2021 22:29
  
  ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man accused of having killed his wife in 2015 and abandoning her body in a garage where it was found six months later has been convicted of third-degree murder.
  The (Altoona) Mirror reports Michael Copley, 33, was also convicted Friday in Blair County of aggravated assault and related charges but acquitted of first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Catherine Copley. Jurors deliberated for about six hours in the case.
  Prosecutors said Copley killed
  
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• McKees Rocks Police Need Help Locating Missing 4-Year-Old King Simms

  07-08-2021 20:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — The McKees Rocks Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding 4-year-old King Simms, who is currently missing.Simms is described as having short hair and weighing 20 pounds.(Photo Courtesy of McKees Rocks Police Department)
  He was last seen wearing black shorts and a tan shirt at 12:50 p.m. Saturday in a residence on Mary Street in McKees Rocks.Anyone who knows anything about his whereabouts should contact police by calling 91
  
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• McKees Rocks Police: Missing 4-Year-Old King Simms Found Safe

  07-08-2021 20:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — The McKees Rocks Police Department says 4-year-old King Simms, who was previously missing, has been found safe.The child was found by a friend of the family.
  
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• Police Investigating Robbery At Northwest Bank In Butler County

  07-08-2021 19:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER COUNTY (KDKA) — Police are investigating after the Northwest Bank on Route 8 in Middlesex Township was robbed on Saturday, sources confirmed to KDKA.State Police, local agencies and a K-9 unit are still at the scene, located at the intersection of Central Drive and Route 8.(Photo Credit: Dennis Lane/KDKA Photojournalist)
  Police are currently searching for suspects.There is no word at this time on whether anyone was hurt or not in this incident.Stay with KDKA o
  
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• Mt. Lebanon Requiring Masks In All Municipal Facilities After New CDC Guidance

  07-08-2021 19:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MT. LEBANON (KDKA) — The municipality of Mt. Lebanon is requiring all people to wear face masks inside all of its municipal facilities.
  Those facilities include the Municipal Building, Public Safety Center, Mt. Lebanon Public Library and indoor Mt. Lebanon recreation facilities.This change went into effect this Friday.The municipality says that it is due to the CDC classifying Allegheny County as an area of high transmission for COVID-19.Masks will be available for t
  
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• Pa. State Police Warn Of Scam Tactic After 86-Year-Old Man Defrauded

  07-08-2021 18:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning about a new tactic from scammers.They say a scammer called an 86-year-old man, saying they were from Microsoft tech support.
  The caller then told the man to buy $500 in gift cards and said if the cashier questioned the purchase,he should say the cards were for a family member.
  Police say don’t let this happen to you.
  If in any doubt just hang up or call your local police.
  
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• West Virginia State University Pays Account Balances For Nearly 3,000 Students

  07-08-2021 17:42
  
  INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — A university in West Virginia used federal relief funds to pay off account balances for nearly 3,000 students who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
  West Virginia State University paid off balances for all degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students from March 13, 2020, through the summer 2021 term, WSAZ-TV reported. The school used $816,000 from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which covered tuition, housing and other fees.
  “We
  
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• Ohio AG Rejects Language In Legal Marijuana Petition

  07-08-2021 17:27
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected summary language in a petition to legalize marijuana use and sales in the state.
  Attorney General Dave Yost on Thursday listed seven deficiencies in the petition filed by a group called Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. Among the technical problems cited in the summary language was that the petition fails to inform signers of the measure’s “character and limitations.”
  The group was tol
  
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• Crews To Fix Water Main Break On Kirkpatrick Street

  07-08-2021 17:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HILL DISTRICT (KDKA) — Crews will be in the Hill District on Saturday fixing a water main break.
  The break happened last night on Kirkpatrick Street.Pittsburgh (Hill District): Water outage/break – Kirkpatrick Street between Centre Avenue and Wylie Avenue; road is washing away. No injuries. Unknown how many without water at this time. @pgh2o & Pittsburgh Public Works responding.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) August 6, 2021
  The leak on Kirkpatrick
  
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• Homestead To Hold Annual Community Day In Frick Park

  07-08-2021 16:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After taking last year off, Homestead Borough is hosting its annual Community Day Saturday.
  It is taking place from noon until 7 p.m. at Frick Park.
  The free event will feature live performances by comedians, face painting, bounce houses, games, children’s entertainment, and food vendors.
  The events of the day include:O’Ryan the O’Mazing Circus Performer Show: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Axe Throwing by Ace Axe Throwing: 2:00 pm &nda
  
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• Troy Polamalu Appears In Downtown Canton For Grand Parade, Expected To Attend Enshrinement Ceremony Tonight

  07-08-2021 16:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CANTON, Ohio (KDKA) — Steelers legend Troy Polamalu was spotted among the cars in the Grand Parade taking place in Canton, Ohio ahead of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremonies.The Steelers’ official Twitter account shared a video of Polamalu waving to the crowd.
  , @tpolamalu#PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/7IxuOZ2gmA
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 7, 2021The status of his appearance in Canton was uncertain after he announced that he had t
  
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• Indiana Man, 26, Arrested After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Young Girl

  07-08-2021 15:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  KITTANNING (KDKA) — A man from Indiana, Pennsylvania is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a young girl, according to police.The Kittanning Police Department had been investigating the case of a missing juvenile girl on Friday when they had heard the girl returned home.Police made contact with the victim.Based on their findings, police accuse the suspect, 26-year-old Tanner Trumbull, of picking up the girl and driving her to an undisclosed lo
  
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• Cincinnati Reds Easily Handle Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0

  07-08-2021 14:26
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Moustakas went 3 for 4 with three doubles and two RBIs in his return from the injured list to spark the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
  “It felt really good,” Moustakas said. “I had an opportunity to drive in runs early. It was really cool, to be out for so long and having a chance to drive in runs. It couldn’t have worked out better.”
  Tucker Barnhart hit a three-run homer, Jesse Winker and Jonat
  
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• Hey Ray! What To Expect From The Perseid Meteor Shower

  07-08-2021 12:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The night sky is full of amazing things during the summer!
  One thing that peaks in August is the Perseid Meteor Shower, and it can be one of the biggest celestial highlights in the summer.
  To find out more, we talked with Mike Hennessy from the Carnegie Science Center and Buhl Planetarium!Elizabeth: Hi Mike! What causes the Perseids?
  Mike Hennessy: So the Perseid are caused because of a comet. The comet’s name is Swift-Tuttle, discovered by two folks. Swift and Tu
  
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• Conor Lamb Enters A Highly Competitive Senate Race With No Clear Front-Runner

  07-08-2021 11:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Congressman Conor Lamb’s announcement that he’s running for the U.S. Senate next year will shake up an already crowded field for the Democratic nomination.
  At this early stage, there is no real front runner.
  “Not surprised. We’ve been hearing this for the last few months, and he finally pulled the trigger,” Larry Ceisler, a Philadelphia political analyst, told KDKA political editor Jon Delano.
  Lamb’s announcement took no one by surpri
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Saturday Storm Chances

  07-08-2021 11:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are starting off this morning mild and muggy.
  This afternoon, highs will get to the upper 80’s and we have increasing humidity.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Today is the better chance of the past several days we’ve had for stray showers and storms to pop up this afternoon.
  Convection would generally diminish overnight but we still have the chance for showers and storms tonight with lows in the upper 60’s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
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• Police Seize Guns, Marijuana Plants In Homewood Bust

  07-08-2021 10:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say their search of a local home turned up a marijuana grow operation.
  Police say they seized 16 marijuana plants, 16 guns, and some gun accessories.
  (Courtesy: Pittsburgh Police)
  The search was performed on a home along Bennett Street in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood.
  
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• Police Investing After Woman Was Allegedly Assaulted In Forest Hills

  07-08-2021 10:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FOREST HILLS (KDKA) — Police are investing after a woman was allegedly assaulted in Forest Hills.
  The incident happened along Yost Boulevard near Rockwood Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The woman told police two men attacked her.
  
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• Police Investigating After Woman Was Allegedly Assaulted In Forest Hills

  07-08-2021 10:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FOREST HILLS (KDKA) — Police are investigatng after a woman was allegedly assaulted in Forest Hills.
  The incident happened along Yost Boulevard near Rockwood Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The woman told police two men attacked her.
  
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• Police Continue Search For Man Accused Of Assaulting State Trooper

  07-08-2021 08:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are still trying to find a man who allegedly assaulted a state trooper.
  According to police, Anthony Smith threw a bag out of his SUV when they tried to pull him over along Route 28.
  (Courtesy: PA State Police)
  Police say Smith eventually did pull over, but took off again, tried to turn around in a parking lot, and then slammed into a police car and kept driving.
  Police say Smith’s girlfriend is from Penn Hills, so he may be in that a
  
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• Ohio Judge Orders Man To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 As Part Of Probation

  07-08-2021 08:33
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati judge has ordered a man who pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge to show proof he’s been vaccinated as a condition of his probation.
  A transcript of the Wednesday hearing shows Common Pleas Judge Christopher Wagner told 21-year-old Brandon Rutherford he needed to provide proof of vaccination to his probation officer within two months.
  Rutherford pleaded guilty to fentanyl possession in June.
  Wagner issued a statement Friday saying fentanyl is deadlier
  
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• 12-Year-Old Pennsylvania Girl’s Injuries Consistent With Shark Bite, A Maryland First

  07-08-2021 08:14
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources says a Pennsylvania girl’s injuries at a beach in Ocean City are consistent with a bite from a sandbar shark and would be a first for the state.
  Department spokeswoman Megan McGinn-Meals says experts made the determination after reviewing photos of the 12-year-old girl’s injuries.
  (Photo Credit: WJZ-TV)
  McGinn-Meals says there have been a few unconfirmed reports but this would be Maryland’s first &ldq
  
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• Man Facing Charges For Alleged Assault On River Walk

  07-08-2021 08:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man faces charges for alleged assault on the River Walk along the Allegheny River.
  According to police paperwork, Robert Flynn assaulted a woman near the Black Lives Matter mural around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
  (Courtesy: Allegheny County)
  Flynn faces a long list of charges in the case.
  
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• Oakdale Man Killed In Robinson Twp. Motorcycle Crash

  07-08-2021 07:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Robinson Township.
  According to the Washington County Coroner, Adam Barbarow crashed into a guard rail near Candor Road around 9:00 p.m. on Friday night.
  The 41-year-old man was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The McDonald Police Department is investigating.
  
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• Amid Safety Concerns, South Side Businesses Fear Restrictions Are Keeping Customers Away

  07-08-2021 05:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many restaurant workers in Pittsburgh’s South Side are hoping the area will become safer and more customers will return to the businesses.
  To curb violence and overcrowding on the South Side, weekend traffic restrictions continue, and more enforcement efforts could be on the way.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  There are concerns that businesses may end up suffering because of the ongoing violence and restrictions.
  “It’s going to hurt businesses,” said
  
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• Bishop David Zubik: Pittsburgh Diocese Urges Mask-Wearing And Vaccinations For Catholics

  07-08-2021 04:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is urging Catholics to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks indoors.Bishop David Zubik also announced Friday that Eucharistic ministers, ushers and greeters will be required to wear masks at Mass.He also said outdoor Mass will continue until further notice. He previously said outdoor Mass would end Sept. 1.
  
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• Youth Sports Coach Who Worked In Pennsylvania Charged With Child Sexual Abuse

  07-08-2021 03:09
  
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) — A youth sports coach who has worked at multiple programs in Maryland and Pennsylvania has been charged with child sexual assault.
  The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced the arrest of 38-year-old Michael Bonczewski for abuse they said happened a decade ago, news outlets report.
  In January, a man reported that he had been the victim of sexual abuse that occurred 150 to 200 times from 2010 to 2012, according to charging documents.
  Bonczewski of
  
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• WATCH: Steelers Legends Receive Iconic Gold Jackets During Pro Football Hall Of Fame Ceremony

  07-08-2021 02:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CANTON, Ohio (KDKA) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities are underway in Canton, Ohio.
  After Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game between the Steelers and Cowboys, members of the Class of 2020/2021 received their iconic gold jackets on Friday.Pittsburgh Steelers legends Bill Cowher, Alan Faneca and Donnie Shell all put on their gold jackets in front of a packed crowd at Friday’s ceremony.
  .@CowherCBS is about to get his Gold Jacket! #PFHOF20 pic.twitter.co
  
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• PPS Teachers Go Door To Door Answering Parents’ Questions

  07-08-2021 01:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In just over two weeks, kids across the city will grab their bookbags and head back to the building. It will be the first time since before the pandemic that all Pittsburgh Public students will be back five days a week for in-person learning.
  To get that message out to parents, volunteers and educators with the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers hit the streets.
  “Informing families that we are in fact going back to the classroom five days a week and also asking the
  
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• COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Of Young Adults Below 50% In Several Local Counties

  07-08-2021 01:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Over the past 48 hours, Allegheny County reported 396 new cases of COVID-19. Out of those new cases, 208 are in people 19-49.
  According to the state numbers, many of the counties in our area have the percentage of young adults fully vaccinated below 50%. In some cases, it’s below 30%.
  It’s hitting a breaking point for doctors.
  “It’s frustrating knowing we have a way out and that we have a way to keep people from very severe illness, yet they&rsqu
  
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• Pediatricians: Social Distancing, Mask-Wearing Affecting Child Development

  07-08-2021 01:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Playing with your peers is an important part of child development. However, kids aren’t socializing as much due to the pandemic, which doctors say is leading to concerning outcomes.
  “We’ve seen some language delays and more social anxiety. The inability of a child to leave their parent and go play with other children,” said System Chair of Pediatrics at AHN, Dr. Joseph Aracri.
  Dr. Joseph Aracri said this is the case particularly for toddlers.
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• Stranger Helps 2 Men In Life Or Death Situation During Fishing Trip On Clarion River

  07-08-2021 01:24
  
  CLARION, Pa. (KDKA) — Two young men were on a fish trip when suddenly life and death were in the balance.Last Saturday night, Austin Aikins and Chris Duca were on an overnight fishing trip on the Clarion River when disaster struck and a rush to save Duca’s life began.
  They’re the best of buds — a bond formed at Central Catholic, cemented by their love of the outdoors.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “The day was going great,” said Aikins. “We were catching a bunch
  
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• Furry Tails: Boy Is Waiting For A Forever Homes

  07-08-2021 00:49
  
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• Furry Tails: Boy Is Waiting For A Forever Home

  07-08-2021 00:49
  
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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