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• At MotoAmerica races, some fans in it for the long haul

  15-08-2021 23:29 via post-gazette.com
  
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• University Of Pittsburgh Police Investigating Attempted Burglary On Semple Street

  15-08-2021 23:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — University of Pittsburgh police are investigating an attempted burglary at an off-campus residence.
  Pitt police issued a crime alert on Sunday after the reported attempted burglary in the 400 block of Semple Street at approximately 1:10 a.m.The alert said the victim told law enforcement that an unknown man unsuccessfully tried to open a door. Police say the man then opened a window, and the victim yelled at the suspect, who fled on foot.
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• Willy Adames Scores Twice As Brewers Take Series From Pirates

  15-08-2021 23:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willy Adames scored twice, Christian Yelich had two hits and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday.
  Adames scored in the first and third as Milwaukee never trailed. The NL Central-leading Brewers took two of three in the series against the last-place Pirates.
  In the first, Adames singled off Dillon Peters (0-1) and stole second base. Eduardo Escobar then grounded up the middle to second baseman Rodolfo Castro, who threw the ball into the v
  
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• Pennsylvania Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Smuggling Cocaine In Peppers

  15-08-2021 23:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for smuggling cocaine inside boxes of peppers.
  The Drug Enforcement Administration announced Humberto Baez of Lancaster County was sentenced Thursday for conspiring to import and distribute cocaine, and for possessing with intent to distribute cocaine. Baez was previously convicted by a jury in February 2019.
  Baez, according to the DEA, conspired with others to import cocaine into the United S
  
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• 19-Year-Old Charged In Deaths Of 2 Ohio Men He Met Online Held On $2 Million Bail

  15-08-2021 22:18
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man charged in the deaths of two central Ohio men authorities say were killed after meeting the suspect online was ordered held in lieu of $2 million bail.
  A Franklin County municipal court judge on Saturday ordered 19-year-old Talent Bradley, of Coshocton, held on $1 million each in the deaths of Robert Goodrich of Westerville and Robert Gwirtz of Columbus.
  Both men are believed to have been killed May 26 at their respective homes. Goodrich, 62, was found dead the
  
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• 19-Year-Old Man Charged In Deaths Of 2 Ohio Men He Met Online Held On $2 Million Bail

  15-08-2021 22:13
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man charged in the deaths of two central Ohio men authorities say were killed after meeting the suspect online was ordered held in lieu of $2 million bail.
  A Franklin County municipal court judge on Saturday ordered 19-year-old Talent Bradley, of Coshocton, held on $1 million each in the deaths of Robert Goodrich of Westerville and Robert Gwirtz of Columbus.
  Both men are believed to have been killed May 26 at their respective homes. Goodrich, 62, was found dead the
  
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• Ohio Woman Killed In Crash That Threw Her Off Motorcycle

  15-08-2021 19:39
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Indiana authorities have identified the woman killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday night.
  The Indiana State Police on Sunday said 45-year-old Kaneisha Akins of Toledo, Ohio died at the scene of the crash on the Indiana Toll Road near South Bend.
  Troopers believe Akins was riding on the Harley Davidson motorcycle with 45-year-old Terrence Foster when its rear tire failed. Authorities said Foster couldn’t keep control of the motorcycle and he and Akins were thr
  
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• Former Credit Union Branch Manager Facing Charges After Allegedly Embezzling $340,000, Starting Fire

  15-08-2021 19:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A federal grand jury indicted 63-year-old Patty Lynn Mavrakis of Belle Vernon in a five-year-old case this past week.She is accused of stealing $340,000 — and then setting a fire to throw off investigators.
  She worked at the Valley 1st Community Federal Credit Union.
  Prosecutors accuse her of starting the fire and then claiming the flames destroyed the missing money.
  
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• UPMC Holding Multiple COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics The Rest Of This Month

  15-08-2021 19:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If anyone needs a COVID-19 vaccine, UPMC is hosting several upcoming clinics.
  The first is happening this Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Neighborhood Resilience Program in Pittsburgh.
  You can find a full list of clinics this month:Aug. 17, 11a.m. to 1 p.m.Neighborhood Resilience Program2038 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, 15219
  Aug. 20, 5 to 7 p.m.Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA100 Howard St., Millvale, 15209
  Aug. 20, 4 to 7 p.m.7th Annual O
  
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• 27 Vietnam Veterans Who Died From Complications Of Agent Orange Honored In Lawrence County

  15-08-2021 18:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCE COUNTY (KDKA) —27 local war veterans were honored in Lawrence County yesterday.
  Those veterans have died from complications of agent orange — a tactical chemical used during the Vietnam War.
  Friends and family members hung replicas of their loved ones’ dog tags on a metal tree.Event organizers say the tree’s design has significance to the damage agent orange can cause.
  “New Castle School of Trades designed the tree and planted it in f
  
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• Port Authority looks to revamp stations at South Hills Junction

  15-08-2021 18:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority will hold public meetings Wednesday and Thursday to hear ideas from residents on proposed changes at South Hills Junction.
  
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• United Way Of Lawrence County Holding ‘Celebrating Our Latino Families’ Community Health Fair

  15-08-2021 18:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW WILMINGTON (KDKA) — The United Way of Lawrence County is hosting a community health fair.
  It is called “Celebrating our Latino Families.”
  It is taking place at Whiting’s Ball Park in New Wilmington from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday.Festivities include free food, giveaways and healthcare resources.
  
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• Special Enrollment Period For ‘Pennie’ Health Insurance Ends At Midnight

  15-08-2021 17:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The clock is ticking for people to get more affordable health insurance through Pennie.The special COVID-19 enrollment period ends at midnight.
  More than 60,000people have signed up since the enrollment period began in February.
  “Through Pennie, 90% of the nearly 335,000 Pennsylvanians signed up today are receiving financial assistance. The average premium after financial assistance is almost half of what it was at the beginning of the year,
  
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• Police investigating after 17-year-old boy shot in Turtle Creek

  15-08-2021 17:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  First responders found the victim — who had been shot in the stomach and arm — when they arrived at the scene.
  
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• Light Of Life Hosts Largest Yinzer 4.12K Race With Record-Breaking Turnout

  15-08-2021 16:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — “4.12K baby we’re here, it’s time to have fun, let’s get to running!”Local Rapper FRZY got hundreds of runners ready to go at the Yinzer 4.12K.
  All proceeds benefit the Light of Life Rescue Mission.Event organizers say they’re happy to be back after going virtual last year.
  “We’re just very grateful for our partnership with P3R. We’re grateful for the Pittsburgh community. We have incredible vo
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools To Host Virtual Community Talk Back On Monday

  15-08-2021 16:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools will hold a community talk back on Monday.
  Superintendent Anthony Hamlet will host the virtual event.
  He will discuss transportation issues and the back-to-school plan.
  The virtual meeting comes after Hamlet said they would delay the start of school by two weeks to September 8.
  He says they do not have enough bus drivers, and there are concerns about masking in buildings without air conditioning.
  The meeting will begin at
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting In Beaver County

  15-08-2021 15:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) —Police in Beaver County are investigating an early morning shooting in Hopewell.
  Beaver County dispatchers told KDKA one person was shot just after 1:30 this morning on Broadhead Road.
  The victim was reportedly taken to the hospital.
  There is no word currently on any arrests.
  
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• Police Investigating Deadly Shooting In Beaver County

  15-08-2021 15:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) —Police in Beaver County are investigating an early morning shooting in Hopewell Township.
  A Hopewell Township officer told KDKA a 33-year-old man was shot just after 1:30 this morning on Broadhead Road.
  Medics and officers treated him at the scene and transported him to the hospital, where he died of his injuries.
  Beaver County detectives are also helping with the investigation.There is no word currently on any arrests.
  
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• Man who was fatally shot, wrecked car into Beltzhoover house identified

  15-08-2021 14:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Man who was fatally shot after wrecking car into Beltzhoover house identified

  15-08-2021 14:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Man found fatally shot after wrecking car into house in Beltzhoover

  15-08-2021 14:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler, Cloudy Sunday

  15-08-2021 12:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yesterday was beautiful and today will be similar except more clouds and a little cooler.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Highs will be just a tad below average and there’s a very slim chance for a shower to our south.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Overnight, we have the chance for rain showers to return and even more so tomorrow during the afternoon and evening hours.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  A thunderstorm is possible tomorrow into the after
  
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• Weekly Catholic Mass Obligation In Pa. Set To Resume

  15-08-2021 12:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The obligation to attend mass in-person resumes this morning, meaning that churches across the state will be welcoming back parishioners they haven’t seen in a while.
  There are some safety measures you should be aware of before you leave your home. The obligation still remains in place for everybody, but there are a few exceptions for people who can stay home.
  The obligation to attend mass and Holy Days are a Catholic tradition where the faith is required to
  
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• Live Nation To Require Proof Of Vaccination Against COVID-19 Or A Negative Test For All Shows

  15-08-2021 12:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Beginning October 4th, Live Nation will require all performers and concert goers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or provide a negative test result.
  Live Nation is one of the largest live entertainment companies in the United States.
  Locally here in Pittsburgh, Live Nation operates shows out of The Pavilion At Star Lake.
  The company hosts 40,000 shows and more than 100 festivals, selling 500 million tickets each year.
  This news fol
  
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• Jason Aldean Concert Goers Left Sitting In Traffic Due To Storms, Severe Weather

  15-08-2021 11:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For those who may not have been able to get into the Pavilion at Star Lake for the Jason Aldean concert on Friday night, mother nature is likely to blame.
  Weather and storms wreaked havoc on the show.
  When lightning struck, Star Lake closed its parking lots and tried to evacuate the facility.
  That left a lot of people sitting in their cars, backed up on roads trying to get there.
  Once the storm cleared, Star Lake reopened, but it took one woman wh
  
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• Volunteers Spread Cheer For ‘Kindness Day’ In Uniontown

  15-08-2021 09:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — A group of 20 volunteers took to the streets to spread some cheer in Uniontown on Saturday.
  For the 4th year on ‘Kindness Day,’ the group handed out gifts like flowers, candy, and cards at the five corners intersection.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “The community has donated so much stuff, from flowers to candy, to just cards, to just anything we can collect. From donations we are giving out today, but the community really bonded and gave
  
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• Pirates Lose 6-0, Split Doubleheader With Brewers

  15-08-2021 08:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Aaron Ashby and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Rowdy Tellez hit a long home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 to split a day-night doubleheader.
  Ashby pitched four innings in his thid career start, falling one inning shy of qualifying for his first major league win.
  Kevin Newman tied a major league record with four doubles and the Pirates rolled over the Brewers 14-4 to snap their eight-game losing streak in the opener.
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• Lancaster Man Charged With Homicide After Police Discover Human Head In Freezer

  15-08-2021 08:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LANCASTER (KDKA) — A 32-year-old man from Lancaster was arrested and is facing homicide charges after police discovered a human head that was being stored in a home freezer.
  According to Lancaster Police, officers were called out last week to check on an emotional person at a home.
  The witness who called police told officers they observed what she believed was the human head of one of her family members, being stored in the freezer inside the home.
  Officers entered t
  
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• Vehicle Crashes Into Beltzhoover Home After Person Shot, Killed

  15-08-2021 08:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a person was shot and killed and the vehicle they were driving crashed into a home in Beltzhoover.
  Police say a Shotspotter notification went out just before midnight on Saturday night, followed by 911 calls reporting a car crashing into a home along Bernd Street in Beltzhoover.
  Police say that when first responders arrived at the scene, they found that the man who was driving the vehicle had suffered a gu
  
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• Meghan Schiller Receives ‘Person Of The Year’ Award From Whitehall Borough

  15-08-2021 07:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff 
  WHITEHALL BOROUGH (KDKA) — Whitehall Borough is hosting its community weekend with races, food trucks, and other events — but that’s not all.
  Leaders are also honoring some pretty important people, including KDKA’s own Meghan Schiller.
  (Photo Credit: Submitted)
  Meghan received the Borough’s ‘Person of the Year’ award on Saturday.
  The award is given to someone who is born and raised in Whitehall, or someone who currently lives
  
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• Traffic Changes After South Side Building Collapse Impacting Businesses

  15-08-2021 06:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — South Side businesses, residents and visitors are adjusting to the latest traffic changes because of a partial building collapse.
  East Carson Street remains closed between 16th and 17th streets because of a building that partially collapsed on Thursday night.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Since then, some businesses have welcomed fewer customers, while others have been getting more because people have been visiting just to see the damage.
  “I looked out the window, I was li
  
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• Under proposed mileage fee, truckers could save 33% but cars would pay three times more

  15-08-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Truckers would benefit if the state eliminates fuel taxes, but fees for passenger cars go up substantially, especially fuel-efficient cars.
  
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• IN FOCUS | On a hot day, for a good cause, getting soaked suited them

  15-08-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A photo essay by Post-Gazette photographers.
  
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• Road Closures After South Side Building Collapse Impacting Businesses

  15-08-2021 05:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — South Side businesses, residents and visitors are adjusting to the latest traffic changes because of a partial building collapse.
  East Carson Street remains closed between 16th and 17th streets because of a building that partially collapsed on Thursday night, possibly because of the weather.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Since then, some businesses have welcomed fewer customers, while others have been getting more because people have been visiting just to see the damage.
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• Police Investigating Shooting On Woodward Avenue In Stowe Township

  15-08-2021 03:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person in Stowe Township.
  The Allegheny County Police Department said officials were notified of a shooting Saturday night on Woodward Avenue. First responders found an adult male, who police say was shot in the leg.
  He was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
  
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• Brother’s Brother Foundation Helping Those Impacted By Earthquake In Haiti

  15-08-2021 02:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Brother’s Brother Foundation in Pittsburgh is providing assistance to those impacted by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti.
  The foundation is working with Food For The Poor of Coconut Creek, Florida, to respond. Volunteers will provide first aid and help with search efforts.
  Brother’s Brother will also send medicine, equipment and other supplies. It will also help long-term support for communities.Any donations made to the foundatio
  
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• Report: Ohio Woman Sought Protective Order Against Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer

  15-08-2021 01:32
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — An Ohio woman sought a protective order against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer last year after accusing him of punching and choking her without consent while they were having sex, according to a report by The Washington Post.
  The allegations of sexual misconduct detailed in the story Saturday are similar to recent allegations by a California woman against Bauer, who is on paid administrative leave by Major League Baseball.
  According to sealed court records and
  
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• 17-Year-Old Boy Injured In Turtle Creek Shooting

  15-08-2021 01:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TURTLE CREEK, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting in Turtle Creek.
  The Allegheny County Police Department said officials were notified of a shooting in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue on Saturday at 1:55 p.m. First responders found a 17-year-old boy who was shot in the abdomen and arm.
  No word on any possible suspects or the condition of the victim.
  
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• Butler County Man Escapes Through Basement After Trees Crash Through Home

  15-08-2021 00:37
  
  BUTLER COUNTY (KDKA) — Several trees crashed through a man’s home in Butler County on Friday night.
  Frightening and scary is how the storm was described by the homeowner. After the trees fell and sealed off his doors, the homeowner had to leave through the basement.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “It was loud, it was scary,” homeowner Derek Burns said. “It was a short burst, but it was violent.”
  Burns said he’s never seen anything like the storm that ripped throug
  
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• Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Marlin Woods Withdraws From Race

  15-08-2021 00:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Marlin Woods is dropping his independent candidacy for mayor of Pittsburgh.Woods, a motivational speaker, said a Democratic voters challenge of his petitions put him in a position to legally defend his petitions at a hearing on Monday.He said that is logistically impossible in such a short period of time.
  “I can promise you have not heard the last from me. I will continue to advance my positive message and respond to opportunities to provide
  
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