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• Penguins Sign Forward Brian Boyle And Defenseman Matt Bartkowski To Professional Tryout Contracts

  05-09-2021 23:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Penguins announced on Friday that they signed forward Brian Boyle and defenseman Matt Bartkowski to professional tryout contracts.Both Boyle and Bartkowski will attend this month’s training camp on those PTOs.Boyle, a veteran of more than 12 NHL seasons has played for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, and Florida Panthers.In those 12-plus seasons, he
  
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• Palace Theatre In Greensburg Celebrating Its 95th Anniversary With Free Tours

  05-09-2021 21:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – The Palace Theatre in Greensburg is celebrating 95 years.As part of the celebration, they’re welcoming visitors to take free behind-the-scenes tours this week.The venue opened in 1921 and was originally known as the Manos Theatre.At one point in its history, there was a bowling alley and billiards room in the basement.The theatre says the tours won’t only help visitors learn more about how it came to life, but the lasting memories made
  
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• Two Ohio Auxiliary Police Officers Recovering After Being Wounded Inside Their Vehicle

  05-09-2021 21:22
  
  LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — Two auxiliary police officers are recovering after they were wounded in a shooting in suburban Cleveland, authorities said.
  Lorain police said the two 20-year-old auxiliary officers were on their way home from working a support patrol shift early Sunday, in full uniform but in a personal vehicle.
  The officers noticed a dark-colored newer-model vehicle “aggressively tailgating their vehicle” just after 2 a.m. Sunday and pulled to the side of the road to let t
  
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• Two People Taken To The Hospital After Harmony Twp. Home Catches Fire

  05-09-2021 18:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARMONY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Crews were called out the scene of a house fire in Beaver County on Sunday.
  A fire broke out in the 100 block of Ambridge Avenue just before 11:00 a.m.
  Two people were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  Crews at the scene tell KDKA that firefighters had some problems with water and needed to bring in tanker trucks to help fight the flames.
  It’s unclear what started
  
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• Crews Respond To Fight Fire At Harmony Twp. Home

  05-09-2021 18:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARMONY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Fire crews have arrived to fight flames at a Harmony Township home.
  A fire broke out in the 100 block of Ambridge Avenue on Sunday morning.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  It’s unclear what started the fire or if anyone was injured.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story. 
  
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• A Neighbor’s Bravery Helps Save Woman And Her Baby From Harmony Township Apartment Fire

  05-09-2021 18:07
  
  HARMONY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A massive fire ripped through an apartment building in Beaver County on Sunday morning.According to firefighters, a neighbor rescued a woman and her baby from one of the units on fire.The damage to the apartments shows just how intense the flames were and a heroic neighbor stepped into action when he saw a woman and her baby exiting a window onto the roof of the porch.He got a ladder, put it up, and got them down.The mother and her child were taken to the hospital
  
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• American Foundation For Suicide Prevention To Host Annual ‘Out Of The Darkness Walk’

  05-09-2021 17:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Next weekend, the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be hosting its  ‘Out of the Darkness Walk.’
  The annual event, aimed at raising awareness for suicide prevention will be taking place on Sunday, September 12 at Highmark Stadium.
  Organizers say that The Out of the Darkness Experience is a “journey of remembrance, hope, and support” that helps provide a community op
  
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• Allegheny County Pools Preparing To Close For The Season

  05-09-2021 16:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following this weekend, Allegheny County’s public pools will close for the season.
  The pools will be open for one last day on Sunday.
  The County had to cut back on its schedule because of staffing shortages.
  They say many of the employees are heading back to school.
  
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• 7th Annual Britsburgh Festival Set To Get Underway Tomorrow

  05-09-2021 16:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Get ready for the sights, sounds, and tastes of Britain to take over the ‘burgh — because Britsburgh is back.
  The week-long festival is put on by the non-profit British-American Connections Pittsburgh.
  The festival will get underway on Monday and will take place across the city and feature both in-person and virtual events.
  Many of the events are free.
  For more information, click here.
  
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• Pa. Fish And Boat Commission Warns Boaters Of High Water Conditions Throughout Labor Day Weekend

  05-09-2021 15:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is urging boaters to be careful on the waters this Labor Day weekend.
  The commission says high and muddy water conditions remain in rivers, creeks, and streams throughout the region after this past week’s storms.
  The commission recommends that everyone on the water wears a flotation device or life jacket and says you should not boat alone.
  A rule of thumb for boaters to follow — if you wouldn&r
  
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• 18th Annual Monroeville Jazz Festival Held At Tall Trees Amphitheater

  05-09-2021 14:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — Jazz fans got their groove on Saturday afternoon with the return of the annual Monroeville Jazz Festival.
  Local jazz artists performed while guests also enjoyed food trucks and a craft and vendor market.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The Monroeville Foundation also accepted donations for local food banks and the Monroeville Animal Shelter.
  
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• One Person In Critical Condition Following Wrong-Way Crash In Ft. Pitt Tunnel

  05-09-2021 14:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An investigation is underway after a car driving the wrong way crashed into another car in the Fort Pitt Tunnel.
  State Police say that around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, a 21-year-old woman drove onto I-376, driving in the wrong direction.
  Police say she drove her vehicle into the Fort Pitt Tunnel, still driving the wrong way.
  While in the tunnel, her vehicle crashed with another car. The driver was not injured.
  The man who was driving the second vehicle
  
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• Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival Runs Through Sunday

  05-09-2021 13:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You’ve got one more day to attend the Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival.
  Vendors will be back out in Market Square on Sunday, serving food from 11:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  You can also listen to some live music and performances.
  Sunday’s headliners include Pittsburgh native Roger Humphries and RH Factor.
   
  
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• 19-Year-Old Man Killed In Hempfield Twp. Motorcycle Crash

  05-09-2021 13:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A 19-year-old man from Trafford Borough was killed in a motorcycle crash in Hempfield Township early Saturday morning.
  According to the Westmoreland County Coroner, Tanner Van Woudenberg failed to negotiate a turn along Mount Pleasant Road around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
  Officials say he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  State Police assisted in the investigation.
  
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• Pa. State Police Searching For Missing 57-Year-Old Jimmy Walker

  05-09-2021 13:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  RURAL VALLEY BORO (KDKA) — State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 57-year-old man in Armstrong County.
  Police say that 57-year-old Jimmy Walker was last seen on Saturday morning in the area of West Main Street in Rural Valley Boro.
  (Courtesy: PA State Police)
  According to police, Walker is believed to be at special risk or harm or injury, or may be confused.
  Anyone with information about Walker or his whereabouts are asked to call 9
  
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• Pa. State Police Safely Locate Previously Missing 57-Year-Old Jimmy Walker

  05-09-2021 13:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  RURAL VALLEY BORO (KDKA) — State Police have safely located a missing 57-year-old man in Armstrong County.
  Police say that 57-year-old Jimmy Walker was safely located after reporting him as missing on Sunday morning.
  (Courtesy: PA State Police)Missing Endangered Person Advisory UPDATE:Jimmy Dean Walker was located and is safe.The MEPA is cancelled.Thank you for the RT's.
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 5, 2021 
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Soggy Start To Sunday

  05-09-2021 13:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are off to a soggy and foggy start to our Sunday.
  The heaviest, steadiest rain is moving off to our east.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The rest of the day we will have scattered showers with a passing cold front.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Our highs today will be a little cooler than average in the low-to-mid-70’s.
  Once that front passes this evening, we are looking at a mostly sunny Labor Day with highs back near average.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA We
  
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• Meteorologists: Chill out over Farmer’s Almanac’s dire winter prediction

  05-09-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  In its latest edition the almanac predicts a “Season of Shivers,” but local meteorologists don’t pay much attention to the 230-year-old book.
  
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• ‘It Was Two Decades Of Pure Joy:’ Bill Hillgrove Remembers His Friend And Broadcast Partner Tunch Ilkin

  05-09-2021 05:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s a loss being felt by the Pittsburgh community.
  “An overachiever as a human being. He reached out to people. He was fair. He was friendly. He cared about others,” Steelers Play-by-Play Announcer Bill Hillgrove said of Tunch Ilkin.
  Ilkin passed away Saturday morning at the age of 63.
  RELATED: Former Steelers Player, Broadcaster Tunch Ilkin Dies
  Hillgrove said it won’t be easy to call Steelers games this year without Tunch, but his impact went
  
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• “Champions” Music Video by Choze

  05-09-2021 03:33
  
  September 4, 2021 – The world premiere of the music video “Champions” by Choze launched on the Season 2 premiere of Fan N’ation!“CHAMPIONS” SONG CREDITS
  SONGWRITER, LYRICS WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY: Christopher “CHOZE” Jaeger
  PRODUCED BY: Flashing Lights Productions
  RECORDED/MIXED: MindBender Studios
  MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS
  DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Nate Smith
  PRODUCER: Tom Schneider
  PRODUCER/TALENT: Daisy Jade
  PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Monay Cowan
  EDITOR: John Ma
  
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• BTS of “Champions” Music Video by Choze

  05-09-2021 03:33
  
  (September 4, 2021) – The world premiere of the music video “Champions” by Choze launched on the Season 2 premiere of Fan N’ation!  We had so much fun shooting this music video! Special thanks to all of the fans who came out to join us, including Yinzer Mob, Pope Yinzer, Steeler Jesus, Eric from Yinzer Studios, and all the 412 Fanatics! Here are some behind-the-scenes pics:
  “CHAMPIONS” SONG CREDITS
  SONGWRITER, LYRICS WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY: Christopher
  
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• Kenny Pickett Throws 2 Touchdowns In Pitt’s 51-7 Rout Of UMass

  05-09-2021 02:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdowns passes and the Pitt defense held Massachusetts to 209 yards of total offense as the Panthers cruised to a 51-7 season-opening victory on Saturday.
  Pickett linked up with Lucas Krull and Jordan Addison for first-quarter touchdowns as the Panthers jumped out to a two-score lead in the first 15 minutes.
  The fifth-year senior directed the offense efficiently, completing 27 of 37 passes for 272 yards and the two scores. Pickett also rushe
  
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• Turnovers Doom The Mountaineers In 30-24 Loss To Maryland

  05-09-2021 01:35
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns, and Maryland topped turnover-prone West Virginia 30-24 on Saturday.
  With his brother Tua on the sideline watching, Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes of 66 yards to Dontay Demus, 18 yards to Chigoziem Okonkwo — and then a 60-yarder to Rakim Jarrett in the fourth quarter that gave the Terrapins (1-0) a 30-21 lead.
  West Virginia (0-1) turned the ball over four times and lost despite holding Maryland wit
  
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• A Weekend Of Service: With No Labor Day Parade, The ACLC Labor Day Weekend Of Service Helps The Community

  05-09-2021 01:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You might have noticed this is yet another year without a Labor Day parade making its way through downtown Pittsburgh.The group that normally hosts it says they want to be safe rather than sorry but what they’re doing in place of the parade is having just as big of an impact on the community.During this Labor Day Weekend, a group of union volunteers isn’t taking a vacation, they’ve kept their worker gear on and are doing community service.On Saturday,
  
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• Pirates Lose Back-And-Forth Game With Cubs 7-6

  05-09-2021 00:58
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 Saturday for their fifth straight win.
  Schwindel had three hits, including a solo home run that sailed into Wrigley Field’s left-field video board. He has five homers in six games and 10 this season.
  Alfonso Rivas singled home a run in the ninth that drew the Cubs within 6-5 and Rafa
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Alerts Family To Recent Mailer Vendor Error

  05-09-2021 00:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Public Schools has alerted families that a recent mailer with student and parent information turned out to be incorrect.“It has been brought to our attention that several families received information in a mailer that does not match the addressee’s information,” the district said in a message to families. “The District’s printing and mailing vendor continues to investigate the situation and takes full respo
  
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• Three People Wounded In Shooting In Homewood South

  05-09-2021 00:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Three people are hospitalized after a shooting in Homewood South on Saturday afternoon.According to Pittsburgh Police, they were alerted via ShotSpotter for multiple gunshots in 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue and the 500 block of Panke Avenue just before 3:30 p.m.Police found three victims, two men, and one woman, in the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue.All three had gunshot wounds to the leg.They were taken to a local hospital and their conditions ar
  
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