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• 10-Year-Old Boy In Pennsylvania Shot And Killed In Target Shooting Incident On Thanksgiving

  26-11-2021 23:07
  
  HEREFORD, Pa. (AP) — A 10-year-old boy was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day while he was with someone who was target shooting in southeastern Pennsylvania, authorities said.
  The shooting occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the child’s home in Hereford, Berks County District Attorney John Adams said Friday. The boy was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead there a short timer later.
  Adams said the shooter is known to police, but the incident remains under investigation and no char
  
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• Driver Crashes Into Five Below Store In Cranberry Township

  26-11-2021 22:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The driver of a truck crashed into the Five Below store in Cranberry Township.#BREAKING: A truck drove into a Five Below store in Cranberry Twp., Butler County. Emergency crews are on scene. No word on injuries. @KDKA on the way to the scene now. pic.twitter.com/mGn1SVy6xG
  — Erika Stanish (@Erika_Stanish) November 26, 2021Emergency crews are on the scene Friday at the store in the shopping plaza off Route 19.
  #JUSTIN: Video sent in t
  
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• Christmas Tree Farm Owners Expect Supply To Be Tight This Year

  26-11-2021 22:26
  
  BUTLER COUNTY (KDKA) — The Thanksgiving leftovers are hardly cold, but it’s prime Christmas tree season.
  National reports say there could be a low supply of trees this year, and KDKA wanted to find out what supply looks like in our area.
  In speaking to some local Christmas tree farm owners, they said there is a bit of a tighter supply. They did say if you plan accordingly, you will be able to find the tree you want.
  “Every year, we come out to a tree farm like this and hopefull
  
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• Firearms Deer Season Starts Saturday

  26-11-2021 21:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Firearms deer season starts Saturday, and it’s Pennsylvania hunters’ third chance to get out on a Sunday this year.Last year, hunters took over 435,000 deer, about 175,000 of which were bucks, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said.
  The season starts on Saturday and continues on Sunday, giving hunters off work and school a full weekend to be afield. Deer season closes on Dec. 5.For hunters getting out, Saturday’s weather is expect
  
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• West Virginia Seeks To Re-Vaccinate Patients Who Got Diluted Shots

  26-11-2021 20:19
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia health officials say they are working with a family-owned pharmacy to re-vaccinate patients after the pharmacies in Hancock County distributed “overly-diluted” shots of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
  According to news reports, the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, the Bureau for Public Health and partners from the Joint Interagency Task Force for Vaccines are working with Davis Brothers Pharmacy to contact patients 12 years and o
  
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• 2 Injured In Crash Involving Port Authority Bus On South Side

  26-11-2021 18:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash involving a Port Authority bus on the South Side.
  The patients, a man and a woman, were taken to UPMC Mercy after the crash Friday morning around 10:05.
  A Nissan Maxima and Ford Bronco were speeding down 18th Street towards Carson when they crossed the center line and crashed, the Port Authority said, pointing to initial reports.
  After the collision, the Port Authority said one of the cars s
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Reports 2-Day Total Of 1,324 New Cases

  26-11-2021 18:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 1,324 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths over the past 48 hours.
  Of the new cases, 1,121 are confirmed cases and 203 are probable.This is the COVID-19 Update for Nov. 26, 2021.
  In the last 48 hours, 1,324 new cases were reported to the Health Department. Of these, 1,121 are confirmed cases and 203 are probable cases. pic.twitter.com/1NJwsCbj54
  — Allegheny County Health Department (
  
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• Deer disease spreads ahead of opening day

  26-11-2021 18:18
  
  New CWD management area established near the state’s wild elk, which are susceptible to the disease.
  
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• Pittsburgh EMS Approved To Use Lifesaving Drug For Opioid Overdoses

  26-11-2021 18:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh’s first responders are now equipped with a drug used by hospitals to treat opioid use disorder and withdrawal.
  All Public Safety first responders are trained to give naloxone, or Narcan, to people who are overdosing. Buprenorphine is usually used in the hospital, but now EMS will be equipped with the drug.
  The program will let Advanced Life Support EMS units give buprenorphine to patients experiencing opioid withdrawal, something
  
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• Black Friday brings out the holiday shoppers, even as online sales have already kicked off

  26-11-2021 16:00
  
  Last year, the virus upended Black Friday. This year, with vaccines available, it seems that people are a little more comfortable navigating the world.
  
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• PTL Links: Nov. 26, 2021

  26-11-2021 15:10
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:KDKA Black Friday Guide
  Strip District Terminal
  Dana Yi and the Rubik’s Cube World Cup
  Oglebay ResortPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  InstagramCBS BLACK FRIDAY GUIDE https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/11/23/black-friday-2021-guide-pittsburgh-stores/STRIP DISTRICT TERMINAL https://stripdistrictterminal.comDANA YI AND THE RUBIK’S CUBE WORLD CUP http://www.redbull.com/rubiks
  
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• Police issue warrant for suspect in Thanksgiving night Munhall shooting

  26-11-2021 13:55
  
  Allegheny County police are searching for 53-year-old Darnell Pearson, who they say shot and injured a man Thursday in Munhall.
  
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• Black Friday Shoppers Return And They’re Expected To Spend Records Amount Of Money

  26-11-2021 13:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Today is like comeback season for Black Friday.After a year where everyone stayed home and stores were closed due to COVID-19, this year, shoppers can expect more activity around in-person shopping.Customers are expected to spend more money in 2021 than they ever have.The average person will spend about $1,000 on holiday gifts, and experts believe people have been saving their money and learning how to stretch a dollar.“Consumers are healthy, $4 trillion in saving
  
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• Four People Taken To The Hospital As A Result Of A House Fire In Stowe Township

  26-11-2021 13:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Smoke and flames could be seen billowing out of a home in Stowe Township early this morning.They were called to the scene on Valley Street just after 6:30 a.m. and spent nearly an hour battling the flames.Four people were taken to the hospital as a result of the fire and their conditions are unknown.The cause of the fire is under investigation.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Firefighters On The Scene Of Smoky House Fire In Stowe Township

  26-11-2021 13:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Smoke and flames could be seen billowing out of a home in Stowe Township early this morning.First responders are currently working to extinguish the fire at the home on Valley Street.They were called to the scene just after 6:30 a.m.It is not known if anyone was inside the home at the time of the fire.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Wind, Cold Temperatures, And Early Snow Showers Start The Weekend

  26-11-2021 11:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s a blustery start to our Friday so for all the shoppers – BUNDLE UP!
  Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  We have wind gusts 25-30 mph through the first part of the day making our high of 32 feels in the low 20s.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Behind a cold front, rain showers and transitioning to snow showers, leaving wet roadways so make sure you’re taking it slow when heading out
  
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• Metered Parking In Pittsburgh To Be Free For Small Business Saturday

  26-11-2021 11:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday and those heading into the city to do some shopping won’t need to budget for parking.The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is offering free parking in all of its metered lots and on metered streets.It’s part of an agreement between the city and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership in an effort to get more people to support Pittsburgh’s small businesses.This will make it a free parking weekend in the
  
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• Two People Shot On Carson Street In Pittsburgh’s South Side

  26-11-2021 10:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two people took themselves to the hospital after being shot on the South Side early on Friday morning.Just after 1:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police were called to East Carson Street at 17th Street after hearing that multiple shots had been fired.Police found several shell casings at the scene.They were then informed a woman had taken herself to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the back.She is in fair condition.Meanwhile, a man was shot multiple time
  
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• West Virginia Health Officials Seeking To Re-Vaccinate Those Who Received Diluted COVID Vaccinations

  26-11-2021 09:26
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia health officials say they are working with a family-owned pharmacy to re-vaccinate patients after the pharmacies in Hancock County distributed “overly-diluted” shots of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
  According to news reports, the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, the Bureau for Public Health, and partners from the Joint Interagency Task Force for Vaccines are working with Davis Brothers Pharmacy to contact patients 12 years and
  
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• $1,000 Reward Offered For Long-Lost Dog Collar Stolen From Home Of President Warren G. Harding

  26-11-2021 09:21
  
  MARION, Ohio (AP) — A radio station serving U.S. President Warren G. Harding’s Ohio hometown says a reward offered by one of its listeners is providing new hope of finding a long-lost dog collar stolen from his historic home.
  Scott Spears, host of a morning radio show on WWGH-FM in Marion, near the 29th president’s birthplace, said the donor of the $1,000 reward asked to remain anonymous. Spears told listeners of the offer on “Now With Scott Spears” last week.
  He sa
  
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• Cherries And Buckeyes: Ohio Governor, Michigan Governor Wager On Saturday Showdown

  26-11-2021 09:03
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Buckeye candies and Michigan-made cherry products are among the sweet treats up for grabs in a friendly wager between the governors of Ohio and Michigan, whose flagship universities face off in their historic rivalry Saturday.
  Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is wagering an assortment of Ohio-made sweets on the “Big Game” between Ohio State and the University of Michigan.
  They include cream puffs from Schmidt’s in Columbus, black raspberry chip ice c
  
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• Police Issue Arrest Warrant For 53-Year-Old Man In Munhall Shooting

  26-11-2021 08:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MUNHALL (KDKA) – Homicide detectives are investigating a late-night shooting that took place inside a Munhall home.Just before 11:00 p.m., they were dispatched to a house on Scotia Way for reports of a shooting.Once first responders arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the chest.He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.Police have issued an arrest warrant for 53-year-old Darnell Pearson.Photo Credit: Allegheny County
  Pearson entered the home on Sc
  
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• Man Hospitalized In Critical Condition After Being Shot In The Chest Inside Of A Munhall Home

  26-11-2021 08:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MUNHALL (KDKA) – Homicide detectives are investigating a late-night shooting that took place inside a Munhall home.Just before 11:00 p.m., they were dispatched to a house on Scotia Way for reports of a shooting.Once first responders arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the chest.He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.Allegheny County Police homicide detectives are investigating.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Pittsburghers Ready To Shop On Black Friday

  26-11-2021 05:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Erika Stanish
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shoppers are expected to hit the stores bright and early for Black Friday, though others were seen trying to find early deals Thursday night.
  Tammy Fasano and her son went to the Big Lots store off McKnight Road, one of the few stores open on Thanksgiving this year.
  “I’m trying to get gift ideas really. I’m looking at what’s on sale,” Fasano said.
  “A lot of good deals goin’ on. I got a 7-foot tr
  
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• Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership To Hold Downtown Elf Hunts For Prizes

  26-11-2021 01:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has come up with a creative way to support local businesses.(Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership)
  Starting Nov. 27 on Small Business Saturday, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is launching the “Downtown Elf Hunt.” The event is based on “Elf on a Shelf” and encourages customers to shop and find hidden elves at 22 participating retailers.
  Each elf has a QR code, which when scan
  
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• Pennsylvania Senate Scramble Could Include Dr. Oz

  26-11-2021 00:25
  
  (CNN) — Senate candidate Sean Parnell’s abrupt end to his campaign in Pennsylvania has shaken up the Republican primary field in a crucial race as the party seeks to win a majority next fall.
  According to multiple Republican operatives in and outside of the Keystone State, the slate of GOP candidates could expand in the coming weeks to include hedge fund executive David McCormick and daytime TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz.
  “Right now you’ve got a wide-open, fluid field in P
  
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