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• Cooking Corner: Summertime Corn Recipes

  10-08-2021 22:44
  
  In this week's Cooking Corner, Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin is making Summer Corn and Tomato Salad and Grilled Corn with Chipotle Butter.
  
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• Cooking Corner: Ice Cream Social

  10-08-2021 22:43
  
  PTL's Celina Pompeani is joined by Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin for a fun Ice Cream Social!
  
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• Cooking Corner: Grilling Up Shrimp In The Summertime

  10-08-2021 22:42
  
  Pittsburgh Today Live's Celina Pompeani heads over to the Market District to visit with Chef Crystal Baldwin to learn a few shrimp recipes!
  
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• Morgantown Man Charged With Assaulting Capitol Officer Brian Sicknick Can Be Released On Bond

  10-08-2021 22:18
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man charged in the assault of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, can be released on bond while he awaits trial, a federal appeals court ruled.
  The district court erred in assessing the danger posed by George Tanios, according to the appellate ruling issued Monday.
  “The record reflects that Tanios has no past felony convictions, no ties to any extremist organizations, and no post-January
  
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• AHN requires employees to get COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 30

  10-08-2021 21:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  First in Western Pennsylvania amid increasing calls to require the shots.
  
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• Highmark Health, AHN To Require COVID-19 Vaccines For Employees

  10-08-2021 21:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network will require all employees to be vaccinated by the end of September.
  All employees will be required to be vaccinated by Sept. 30 unless they have a religious or medical exemption, officials announced Tuesday.“We fully intend to reach 100% of our eligible employees having received the J&J single dose vaccine, or at least the first of the Pfizer and Moderna two doses by September 30,” said
  
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• Highmark Health, AHN To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For Employees

  10-08-2021 21:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of September.
  All employees will be required to be vaccinated by Sept. 30 unless they have a religious or medical exemption, officials announced Tuesday.Unvaccinated Highmark Health employees will be required to wear masks at all times when working in the organization’s facilities, and vaccinated employees will be encouraged t
  
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• UPMC Announces Post-Exposure COVID-19 Treatment

  10-08-2021 21:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – UPMC announced a post-exposure treatment for COVID-19.It’s for unvaccinated people who have been exposed to COVID-19 and are at a high risk for complications. The antibody treatment would help those people from developing the virus.The doctors added vaccines are still the best option for protecting yourself and your loved ones from serious complications.They also recommend continuing social distancing measures and mask-wearing to help prevent the spread as the vir
  
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• Brec Bassinger On Becoming A Super Hero And Season 2 Of ‘DC’s Stargirl’: ‘Truly Honored’

  10-08-2021 20:53
  
  (CBS) – DC’s Stargirl is back for its second season premiere tonight at 8/7c on The CW. DC’s Stargirl stars Brec Bassinger as Courtney Whitmore aka Stargirl, a young woman living a double life as a superhero. The series also stars Luke Wilson and Amy Smart as Courtney’s parents as well as Joel McHale guest-starring as Starman.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to Bassinger about her excitement for the new season, working with her talented castmates and wielding the powerful cos
  
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• Pennsylvania Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For State Employees In Health Care And Congregate Facilities

  10-08-2021 19:43
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania is requiring employees at state-run health care and high-risk congregate care facilities to get the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing.Gov. Tom Wolf announced the new initiative Tuesday. It affects about 25,000 employees working in facilities like state hospitals, veterans homes and state correction institutions.Employees will have to be vaccinated by Sept. 7, or else they’ll have to get tested for COVID-19 weekly. All new external hires will
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For State Employees In Health Care Facilities

  10-08-2021 19:43
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania is requiring employees at state-run health care and high-risk congregate care facilities to get the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing.Gov. Tom Wolf announced the new initiative Tuesday. It affects about 25,000 employees working in facilities like state hospitals, veterans homes and state correction institutions.Employees will have to be vaccinated by Sept. 7, or else they’ll have to get tested for COVID-19 weekly. All new external hires will
  
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• Child Tax Credit: When Will Your Second Payment Arrive?

  10-08-2021 19:37
  
  (CBS Detroit) — This month’s Child Tax Credit payments will go out this week. Last month’s check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) arrived on July 15 for those with direct deposit, or soon after for those dependent on the U.S. postal system. It totaled $15 billion and reached households accounting for 60 million kids, according to the White House. This month’s check will arrive on August 13, since August 15 falls on a Sunday. Advance payments will continue next mont
  
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• Ross Township Daycare Evacuated After Tree Brings Down Live Wires

  10-08-2021 19:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Dozens of little kids evacuated a daycare in Ross Township after part of a tree broke off and brought down live wires.Storms sheared a tree branch in half, ripping down live wires. The aftermath forced the Hiland Childcare Center to evacuate, but no one got injured.“Smoke, crackling, fire, things like that. So my program director Annie Miller got the kids and got them all out of the building,” said Evelyn Ruck, the executive director at Hiland Children&rsquo
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Strong Thunderstorms Roll Through Area

  10-08-2021 19:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Some strong thunderstorms rolled through Pittsburgh Tuesday afternoon.Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued but have since expired.In Ross Township, dozens of little kids evacuated a daycare after part of a tree broke off and brought down live wires. No one was injured.
  Dozens of little kids evacuated a daycare in Ross after part of a tree broke off and brought down live wires, filling the grassy valley with smoke and orange flames @KDKA pic.twitter.com/NNvR
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Several Counties

  10-08-2021 19:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A line of thunderstorms is heading our way, and it could bring severe weather to the area.
  According to the NWS, thunderstorms could hit the Pittsburgh area between 1:30 and 5 p.m. Tuesday.Here is an estimate on when the line of thunderstorms should impact various locations:
  Pittsburgh – Between 1:30pm and 5:00pm
  Wheeling – Between 2:00pm and 6:00pm
  Morgantown – Between 3:00pm and 8:00pm (more uncertainty)
  Keep in mind these tips if you have outdoor pl
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Issued For Parts Of Washington County

  10-08-2021 19:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A line of thunderstorms is heading our way, and it could bring severe weather to the area.
  According to the NWS, thunderstorms could hit the Pittsburgh area between 1:30 and 5 p.m. Tuesday.Here is an estimate on when the line of thunderstorms should impact various locations:
  Pittsburgh – Between 1:30pm and 5:00pm
  Wheeling – Between 2:00pm and 6:00pm
  Morgantown – Between 3:00pm and 8:00pm (more uncertainty)
  Keep in mind these tips if you have outdoor pl
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Line Of Thunderstorms Heads Towards Area, Bringing Threat Of Severe Weather

  10-08-2021 19:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A line of thunderstorms is heading our way, and it could bring severe weather to the area.
  According to the NWS, thunderstorms could hit the Pittsburgh area between 1:30 and 5 p.m. Tuesday.Here is an estimate on when the line of thunderstorms should impact various locations:
  Pittsburgh – Between 1:30pm and 5:00pm
  Wheeling – Between 2:00pm and 6:00pm
  Morgantown – Between 3:00pm and 8:00pm (more uncertainty)
  Keep in mind these tips if you have outdoor pl
  
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• Sedgefield Country Club Profile: Wyndham Championship Makes This Classic Donald Ross Course Its Home

  10-08-2021 19:01
  
  (CBS Baltimore) — Sedgefield Country Club, in Greensboro, North Carolina, is home to the Wyndham Championship, the last PGA Tour event before the FedExCup Playoffs. Sedgefield has been a regular Tour stop since 2008. But its relationship with professional golf, not to mention its rich history, dates back much further.
  Sedgefield Country Club formed in 1925, around the time famed course architect Donald Ross drew up sketches of his next masterpiece. Ross’s courses use the natural topo
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Reports Over 2,000 New Daily Cases For First Time Since May

  10-08-2021 18:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 2,076 new coronavirus cases and 11 additional deaths.
  According to the state’s data, it’s the first time reporting a daily total of over 2,000 new cases since May 12.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,240,032 cases and 27,914 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 847 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19, and 204 patients are in ICUs.
  
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• Baseball Report: What’s Happening In MLB’s MVP Races?

  10-08-2021 17:38
  
  (CBS Los Angeles) — Some division races have the potential to be interesting. The National League East has been tight all season, and the NL West features three of MLB’s best teams. Some division races probably won’t be. The Chicago White Sox currently lead the American League Central by 10.5 games. The same goes for the MVP races. In the AL, Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star, makes history every time he steps on the field. But over in the NL, injuries h
  
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• Former Pine-Richland Coach Eric Kasperowicz Joins Pitt Staff As Volunteer Assistant

  10-08-2021 17:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Ousted Pine-Richland Coach Eric Kasperowicz is joining Pitt’s staff as a volunteer assistant.
  Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi made the announcement Tuesday morning.
  “We’re happy to have him on staff. He’s a great, great addition. Obviously a super coach and an even better person,” Narduzzi said.
  Pine-Richland didn’t renew the contracts of Kasperowicz and his entire staff earlier this summer over allegations of hazing, &
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Pushes Back Start Date To Sept. 8

  10-08-2021 16:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet says Pittsburgh Public Schools is pushing back the start of the school year to Sept. 8 for students.
  They say the delayed start will help Pittsburgh School administrators address staffing concerns, the seat gap on school buses, preparing for stemming COVID-19 spread and avoid the heat of the end of summer.
  The first day for teachers to return will now be Aug. 30.#BREAKING @PPSnews is pushing the start of school ba
  
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• Pennsylvania is trying county fairs, text messages and door-knocking to raise the COVID-19 vaccination rate. Success is slow coming.

  10-08-2021 16:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Nearly 64% of Pennsylvania adults are fully vaccinated, a small increase compared to July and a worrying plateau as the delta variant surges across the country.
  
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• PTL Links: Aug. 10, 2021

  10-08-2021 15:15
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Dr. Deborah Gilboa
  Dr. Lori
  Dr. Lori on YouTube
  Giant Eagle
  Summer Corn and Tomato Salad
  Grilled Corn with Chipotle Butter
  Jazz Musician Steve Harvey
  East End Brewing Co.Pittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• Heinz Field Kickoff And Rib Fest To Return In September

  10-08-2021 15:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Fest will be returning to Pittsburgh next month.
  The event will begin on Thursday, September 2 and will run through Monday, September 6.It’s back! Mark your calendars September 2-6 for the return of Rib Fest!
  >> https://t.co/RdXX9uai1O pic.twitter.com/Xj0y0JfISl
  — Heinz Field (@heinzfield) August 10, 2021Ribs, concerts, food, and fun events will be available for people of all ages.
  Admission to the
  
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• “Joe Wants To Finish His Career With The Steelers If Possible”; Joe Haden Reportedly Seeking Contract Extension

  10-08-2021 14:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers cornerback Joe Haden is heading into the final year of his contract with the team — but he’d like to spend a few more years wearing the black and gold to end his career.
  According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Haden’s agent says he has approached the team regarding an extension.
  “Joe wants to finish his career with the Steelers if possible,” Rosenhaus told Schefter.Drew Rosenhaus, agent for Steelers’ P
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Chances Of Severe Weather, Thunderstorms

  10-08-2021 13:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rain and storm chances are back today. The area is under a marginal risk of severe weather with strong straight line wind being the main concern for us.
  Storms also could have downpours and frequent lightning that also could pose dangers. Clearly on days like today, you should remain weather aware.The set-up is fairly straight forward. We have a warm and unstable air mass in place.
  Highs yesterday hit 90º. It was the third 90° day of the year.
  To our northwest
  
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• Alligator Spotted Along New England Road In West Mifflin

  10-08-2021 13:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Police in West Mifflin are asking the public to keep an eye out for an alligator that may be on the loose.
  In a post on the West Mifflin Police Facebook page, the Department says the alligator that is around 3-feet long was last seen on New England Road.Police ask anyone who sees it wandering around to call them.
  
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• 16 Oz. Containers Of Panera Bread At Home Chicken Tortilla Soup Recalled

  10-08-2021 12:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Before you start packing your lunch for work, there’s a recall you may need to be aware of.
  Several containers of Panera Bread’s ready-to-eat chicken tortilla soup isn’t safe to eat.
  The 16 oz. bowls may have been contaminated with pieces of gloves.
  The USDA says soup maker Blount Fine Foods received several complaints, but no reports of illnesses.
  The recalled soup was made on July 1, and has a ‘use by’ date of Septe
  
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• 42-Year-Old Man Killed In Washington Co. Motorcycle Crash

  10-08-2021 10:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — A man who was driving his motorcycle on I-70 on Monday night was killed after colliding with another vehicle.
  The Washington County Coroner identified the victim as 42-year-old Homer Thomas, Jr., of Washington.
  Thomas, Jr. was transported to Washington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
  
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• Suspect Accused Of Shooting At Police In Clairton Identified, Facing Numerous Charges

  10-08-2021 10:15
  
  CLAIRTON (KDKA) — The suspect accused of firing a gun at police and sparking a SWAT situation in Clairton on Monday has been identified.
  According to Allegheny County Police, 28-year-old Michael Spence was taken into custody on Monday evening in West Mifflin.
  Clairton Police say they’ve had run-ins with Spence before, and yesterday’s incident started out as a medical issue that quickly turned violent.
  Police and paramedics received an overdose call on Monday, arriving at a home
  
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• Man Struck, Killed By Train In Pittsburgh’s South Side

  10-08-2021 10:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An investigation is underway after a man was hit and killed by a train on Pittsburgh’s South Side.
  Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were called out to Pittsburgh’s South Side around 2:30 a.m. when a CSX conductor reported that an individual on the tracks had been struck by a train.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  When first responders arrived at the scene, they found the man under a train car.
  He was pronounced dea
  
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• Suspect Accused Of Shooting At Police In Clairton Identified, Now Facing Numerous Charges

  10-08-2021 09:38
  
  CLAIRTON (KDKA) — The suspect accused of firing a gun at police and sparking a SWAT situation in Clairton on Monday has been identified.
  According to Allegheny County Police, 28-year-old Michael Spence was taken into custody on Monday evening in West Mifflin.
  Earlier in the afternoon, Spence was being treated for an overdose at a home along Wylie Avenue in Clairton, when he became combative with paramedics and police officers.
  Related stories:Suspect Accused Of Shooting At First Responders
  
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• Coronavirus Cases Resurge In West Virginia As School Year Starts

  10-08-2021 09:19
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Active coronavirus cases in West Virginia continue to resurge at an alarming rate as public school students in some counties returned Monday for the start of fall classes.
  State health figures show the number of active cases statewide has reached at least 4,010, a startling jump since bottoming out at 882 cases on July 9.
  Gov. Jim Justice has said he won’t consider reinstating an indoor mask mandate.
  Instead, he continues to push for more people to get vaccin
  
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• Outdoor Deep Fryer Sparks House Fire In Duquesne

  10-08-2021 09:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — A deep fryer that was being used to cook food at a party in Duquesne led to a home catching fire over the weekend.
  According to Duquesne police, a family was having a celebration along Klere Street.
  A deep fryer was being used, and due to impending rain, the fryer was kept close to the home.
  The fryer ended up catching fire and flames burned through the soffit and facia of the home.Flames eventually made their way to the roof of the home.
  Crews were
  
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• Local Towing Company Details Truck In Support Of Autism Awareness

  10-08-2021 09:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHARPSBURG (KDKA) — A local towing company is showing its support for Autism awareness.
  A viewer sent KDKA some photos after Ferra’s Auto Service in Sharpsburg has painted one of the trucks with puzzle piece graphics.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Puzzle pieces have been used to recognize Autism awareness for several decades.
   
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigating Video Of Altercation With Officers On South Side

  10-08-2021 08:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New video of a brawl involving police is being shared on social media and is raising eyebrows.
  KDKA obtained video showing a group of men fighting at the Cambodian Kitchen on Pittsburgh’s South Side.
  Pittsburgh Police officers appeared to be breaking up a brawl — but the video then shows officers throwing punches and elbows of their own.
  (Photo Credit: Brooke Lynn/KDKA)
  It’s not clear what happened before the video was recorded.
  
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• Suspect Accused Of Shooting At First Responders In Clairton Expected To Face Several Charges

  10-08-2021 05:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Charges are still pending from Allegheny County Police after a situation unfolded in Clairton on Monday afternoon when a suspect fired shots at first responders.According to police, a man had overdosed, was administered Narcan, and after he came to, he became agitated and started yelling at police and EMS to get out of his house.They did, but then he fired 7 or 8 rounds at first responders.From there, he was handcuffed inside of West Mifflin Police car, and an exclusive
  
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• Tensions Flare During Hampton School District Meeting Over Back To School Health And Safety Plan

  10-08-2021 05:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The back-to-school rush is on, but will parents need to check masks off their kids’ supply lists this year?Several local school districts continue to debate the topic as COVID-19 cases continue to creep up in Western Pennsylvania.For one district, the gloves have been coming off when the masks go on.In the Hampton School District, students will return to the classroom in less than three weeks on August 26 and as of Monday night, they will be required to wear a fac
  
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• Bethel Park Police Searching For Missing 12-Year-Old Brandy Keyock

  10-08-2021 03:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) – The Bethel Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old girl, Brandy Keyock.Photo Credit: Bethel Park Police Department
  She was last seen on Sunday, August 8, around 2:00 p.m. and was wearing a grey hoodie, red tank top, black leggings, and carrying a rust color backpack.Police describe her as 5-feet-tall, 105 pounds with brown eyes, and brown, straight, shoulder-length hair with two blonde highli
  
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• Bethel Park Police Safely Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Brandy Keyock

  10-08-2021 03:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) – The Bethel Park Police Department has located a missing 12-year-old girl, Brandy Keyock.
  Photo Credit: Bethel Park Police Department
  On Monday, police had issued an alert that they were searching for her.
  Early Tuesday morning, police provided an update that she had been located.
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• National Kidney Foundation Hosting ‘Cinema For A Cause’ At Avonworth Community Park

  10-08-2021 02:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Kidney disease affects 37 million Americans, roughly 15% of the adult population, and millions more are at risk.The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the effort to fight the disease.This week, the local branch is taking the public out of the movies in an event called “Cinema For A Cause.”The family-friendly event is scheduled for Thursday, August 12 at 7:00 in Avonworth Community Park and the 90s classic “The Sandlot” will
  
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• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Rescues Produce From Local Farms

  10-08-2021 01:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The weather is bringing in decent harvests for farmers this year, and that means more local produce at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
  The food bank is working with local farmers to rescue fresh produce, called gleaning. They take the fruits and veggies that would otherwise get tilled back into the soil.
  They’ve already done four gleans this year at local farms, including Harvest Valley Farms in Gibsonia.
  “There’s always corn there that we
  
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• ‘Blueprints’ In Washington County Will Take Over Allegheny County Health Department’s WIC Program

  10-08-2021 01:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Health Department will no longer be the local provider for the “Women, Infants, and Children” program.The program will soon fall under “Blueprints” a non-profit based in Washington County.That program works to solve issues relating to education, affordable housing, career development, and ending poverty.The Allegheny County Health Department says WIC will continue to offer the same services and m
  
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• Beaver County Man Charged With Sexually Abusing 2 Children Accused Of Molesting Another

  10-08-2021 01:01
  
  ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (KDKA) – A Beaver County man is facing charges, accused of sexually abusing a child. This isn’t the only time he’s been in trouble with the law this summer. He was charged in June with more than 40 counts of deviate sexual intercourse, sexual abuse and child pornography.
  KDKA was the only news outlet at the magistrate’s office in Ellwood City as 27-year-old Jacob Clemmer walked in for his preliminary arraignment with his grandfather and attorney. He didn
  
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• Boater Finds Body Of 16-Year-Old Swimmer That Went Missing Last Week In Ohio

  10-08-2021 00:57
  
  MENTOR, Ohio (AP) — The body of a teenage swimmer who went missing last week has been found, authorities said.
  A boater found the 16-year-old boy around 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Headlands Beach State Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A Coast Guard crew soon responded and secured the body.
  The teen had been swimming with friends at the beach when he went underwater around 3:45 p.m. Friday and disappeared. Emergency responders then launched a large search that continued t
  
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• Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Office: State Education Board Could Withhold Salaries Of Superintendents, School Board Members Who Implement Mask Mandates

  10-08-2021 00:53
  
  TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – The Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Board of Education could withhold the salaries of superintendents and school board members who defy the governor’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates.
  Here is the statement released to CBS4:
  “With respect to enforcing any financial consequences for noncompliance of state law regarding these rules and ultimately the rights of parents to make decisions about their children’s education
  
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• KDKA Investigates: North Side Community Hits Roadblocks Trying To Rid Neighborhood Of Squatter Who Made Property Into ‘His Own Private Junkyard’

  10-08-2021 00:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a street filled with life-long Pittsburghers.
  “It’s wonderful, the neighbors are nice, we have a beautiful park,” said neighbor Marie Carr.
  But Marie Carr says she can’t focus on the beauty. She’s instead staring at the vacant home next door with hundreds of stacked tires, bicycles and a rusted refrigerator in the front driveway.
  “Everybody we tell this story says, ‘I can’t believe that. You mean you can’t
  
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