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• Retired Verona Police Department Sergeant David Hill Dies

  29-08-2021 22:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  VERONA (KDKA) – The Verona Police Department announced the death of retired Sergeant David Hill.Hill was a Verona native and was hired by the department in 1979. The department says while he worked various shifts, he was most known for his service on the overnight shift, known as the “Midnight Squad.”In 1999, Hill was promoted to sergeant and oversaw the day shift before retiring in 2004.“His willingness to help anyone in need will be his lasting le
  
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• Yoshi Tsustugo Hits Walk Off Home Run, Pirates Beat Cardinals 4-3

  29-08-2021 22:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a three-run homer off Alex Reyes in the ninth inning, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
  Bryan Reynolds started the game-ending rally with a leadoff walk. After Colin Moran struck out swinging, Jacob Stallings walked and Tsustugo drove Reyes’ next pitch deep to right.
  Five of Tsustugo’s nine hits with the Pirates have been home runs. Reyes (5-7) has allowed at least one run in four of his
  
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• Ohio Fishery, 3 Individuals Cleared Of Wildlife Violations After Accusations Of Abuse And Waste Of Game Fish

  29-08-2021 21:48
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio fishery and three individuals have been cleared of wildlife violations in what investigators alleged was abuse and waste of game fish.
  A judge in Oregon Municipal Court ruled that the state had failed to prove its case against Szuch Fishery Inc., The (Toledo) Blade reported. He found the Curtice-based operation, its two owners, and an employee not guilty of more than 20 violations and ordered the state to pay costs related to the case.
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• University Of Pittsburgh Warns Students To Be Careful Amid Uptick In Crime In The South Side

  29-08-2021 21:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As the fall semester begins at the University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Police and university officials are warning that certain areas of Pittsburgh may be unsafe for students.The South Side, among other neighborhoods, is a popular destination for students at universities in and around downtown Pittsburgh for its restaurant and bar scene.But Pitt officials said last week that there has been a recent rise in “violent crime” in the city, parti
  
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• West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Orders Agencies To Prepare As Hurricane Ida Moves Inland

  29-08-2021 19:46
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has issued a statewide advisory for officials to make preparations as Hurricane Ida moves inland.
  According to the National Weather Service, the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding will increase Tuesday and Wednesday in West Virginia as Ida’s remnants track to the northeast from the U.S. Gulf Coast.
  “Due to the magnitude of Hurricane Ida and the rainfall amounts predicted for West Virginia, I have ordered our state a
  
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• Live! Casino Holding Hiring Events Tomorrow At Westmoreland Mall

  29-08-2021 18:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Live! Casino is hosting two big hiring events at the Westmoreland Mall.
  The first one is happening from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. and the second one from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, August 30 at their recruitment center.They encourage people applying to pre-register for the event.The casino is also running a free dealer school starting Sept. 13.
  The program is six weeks long, with classes offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. five days of the week
  
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• Police: Woman Charged After Throwing 5-Year-Old Boy Into Ohio River

  29-08-2021 18:19
  
  HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A woman was charged with kidnapping after authorities in West Virginia said she took a 5-year-old boy from his family and threw him into the Ohio River.
  The child was rescued from the river and did not suffer injuries after he was taken from his family at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington, authorities told The Herald-Dispatch.
  Cabell County Sheriff Chuck Zerkle said Kimberly Dawn Maxwell, 41, sat down with the family while they were eating dinner at the park.
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• USDA: 862,000 Pounds Of Fratelli Beretta Meats Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

  29-08-2021 18:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) — The USDA has a recall alert out for tens of thousands of pounds of uncured antipasto meat products.
  Around 862,000 pounds of Italian meat could potentially be contaminated with salmonella.
  Fratelli Beretta is saying the recall includes its 24-ounce trays of uncured Italian-style meats.
  The USDA provided this description of the affected products:24-oz. trays containing two 12-oz packages of “Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO,
  
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• Memorial Put Together Outside Of The Lawrence County Jail After Corrections Officer Dies In Car Crash

  29-08-2021 17:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCE COUNTY (KDKA) — A memorial is growing outside of the Lawrence County Jail this morning for long-time corrections officer Amanda Markowitz.
  Flowers, a balloon and some snacks can be seen outside of the building.
  Markowitz died in a car accident Friday morning.
  She is being remembered by her coworkers, as well as for her dedication to her job.Counselors are being provided to other corrections officers and jail staff.
  
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• Police: Driver Crashes Into Man Operating Lawnmower, Faces Homicide Charges

  29-08-2021 16:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA COUNTY (KDKA) — An Indiana County man is facing charges after he allegedly and fatally hit a man on a lawnmower in West Mahoning Township.
  State police say Joshua Brink was driving on Barnard Road around 5:30 p.m. on Friday when he left the road, hit an embankment, then reportedly struck 52-year-old Douglas Dalessio.
  Dalessio was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
  Brink is now facing charges including homicide by vehicle while driving under the influ
  
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• Body Of Missing Man On Yough Lake Recovered After Disappearing On Friday

  29-08-2021 15:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOMERSET COUNTY (KDKA) — The body of a man who was reported missing on Yough Lake in Somerset County on Friday was recovered this weekend, according to Yough Lake Marina.
  The older gentleman was reportedly on a boat on a lake on Friday and ended up in the water.
  Yough Lake Marina confirmed that he has been declared deceased.“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased along with all the emergency responders who dedicate their time and efforts f
  
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• Teacher Builds Confidence In Her Students — One Heartwarming Look In The Mirror At A Time

  29-08-2021 15:12
  
  By Faith Karimi, CNN
  (CNN) — The fourth-graders walk up to a full-length mirror — one after the other — at a school in southwest Atlanta.
  “I’m smart!” a girl in braids says.
  “I’m a good person!” a boy donning a mask adds.
  A bespectacled boy follows with, “I’m strong and independent,” before hurriedly walking away. In the background, their teacher, Neffiteria Acker, holds up the mirror in front of the kids and cheers them on.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: More Heat, Humidity With A Cooldown On The Way

  29-08-2021 12:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hot and humid weather continues today.
  Scattered showers and storms are possible in the afternoon and evening.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  This could lead to heavy downpours once again.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  We are looking at more scattered showers and thunderstorm starting off the work week but not as hot with highs in the mid-80’s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The first day of Meteorological Autumn is Wednesday and it’ll feel m
  
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• State Dept. Recommends Pittsburgh As U.S. Destination For Afghan Refugees

  29-08-2021 10:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City of Pittsburgh has been recommended as one of nearly two dozen American cities as places where Afghan refugees who have received Special Immigrant Visas can resettle.
  The State Department has provided online instructions for Afghans who have received Special Immigrant Visas.
  According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Special Immigrant Visas are issued to those who worked with U.S. forces.
  The list of cities and
  
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• Man Shot Multiple Times On South Side, Police Investigating

  29-08-2021 10:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An investigation is underway and a man is in critical condition following an overnight shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side.
  According to police, officers were called out to S. 13th Street for a Shotspotter alert as well as reports of a person being shot near the intersection of Muriel Street and S. 14th Street,
  When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man who had been shot three times.
  The man was taken to an area hospital and was la
  
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• CISPAC, KeyBank Partner To Host Back To School Giveaway

  29-08-2021 09:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While most kids are already hitting the books back in school, local organizations want to make sure they’re starting the year strong with the proper supplies.
  KeyBank teamed up with Communities In Schools of Pittsburgh Allegheny County to hold a back to school supply giveaway on the North Side on Saturday.
  Kids were set up with backpacks full of school supplies and basic hygiene and clothing items.
  Event organizers say school supplies will b
  
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• Man Still Missing On Yough Lake After Disappearing On Friday

  29-08-2021 07:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOMERSET COUNTY (KDKA) — Despite the extensive efforts of search and dive teams, there is still no sign of a man who was reported missing on Yough Lake in Somerset County.
  The older gentleman was reportedly on a boat on a lake on Friday and ended up in the water.
  Crews searched Friday and Saturday with no luck finding him.
  The man’s name has not been released.
  
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• Pirates Shut Out In 13-0 Loss To Cardinals

  29-08-2021 07:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright baffled the Pittsburgh Pirates yet again, allowing three hits over seven innings as the St. Louis Cardinals cruised to a 13-0 victory.
  Wainwright, who turns 40 on Monday, improved to 4-0 with a 0.30 ERA against the Pirates this season and is unbeaten against Pittsburgh in his last 17 starts dating to 2016.
  Edmundo Sosa tripled twice and drove in five runs against Pittsburgh starter Steven Brault.
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• More than concrete and steel: Southern Beltway needs $2.3 million in plant seeds

  29-08-2021 06:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Building a new highway like the $900 million Southern Beltway also takes road signs, rumble strips, road paint, and stormwater basins.
  
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• ‘The Residents Should Be A Priority:’ South Side Residents Hoping City Will Listen To Their Concerns

  29-08-2021 05:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is behind bars and a family is without a home. It all happened on the South Side in the middle of those weekend traffic changes.
  “My whole house shook. I didn’t know if it was guns and a shooting, but it definitely sounded like an explosion,” said Chelsea Crawford.
  Crawford walked out of her house on S. 17th Street Friday to a scene of fallen bricks and broken glass.Port Authority Police said Tyler McDonough drove his car into her next-door neigh
  
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• Two Roads In Clarion County Closed Due To Flooding, Expected To Remain Closed Tomorrow

  29-08-2021 02:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLARION COUNTY (KDKA) – PennDOT has announced that two roads in Clarion County are closed due to flooding.State Route 338 is closed in both directions from the intersection of Ritts Station Road and Strawberry Farm Road to the intersection of Blairs Corners Road in Beaver Township.
  Also closed in both directions is State Route 38 from the intersection of Master Road in Richland Township to the intersection of State Route 208 in Salem Township.PennDOT says both roads
  
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• Lawrence County Corrections Officer Dies In Car Accident

  29-08-2021 01:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) – The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners has confirmed that longtime corrections officer Amanda Markowitz died in what they have called a “vehicular accident.”“The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners is deeply saddened at the tragic loss of longtime Corrections Officer Amanda Markowitz,” the board of commissioners said in a provided statement to KDKA. “Officer Markowitz performed her duties with diligence, integr
  
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• Supporting Local Restaurants: Piatt Family Foundation Hosts Music Festival To Help Struggling Restaurants

  29-08-2021 01:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Even in the rain today, you have noticed that Downtown Pittsburgh was a little busy on Saturday afternoon.You may have even heard music playing.Despite the weather, the show must go on, and live music was brought downtown.It was rock, reggae, and relief being delivered to restaurants and their workers who have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.“Restaurants are the cornerstones of our communities,” said Lucas Piatt of the Piatt Family Foundation
  
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• Steelers Release 9 Players Ahead Of Mandatory Roster Deadline

  29-08-2021 00:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Steelers announced nine cuts as they are preparing to get down to the mandatory 53-man roster limit.
  The team released tight end Marcus Baugh, running back Tony Brooks-James, cornerback Shakur Brown, defensive tackle TJ Carter, wide receiver Anthony Johnson, cornerback Lafayette Pitts, offensive guard Malcolm Pridgeon, wide receiver Mathew Sexton, and safety Lamont Wade.Teams in the NFL must be at mandatory 53-man roster limit by 4:00 p.m. on
  
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