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Study: People who live in colder, darker climates drink more

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 23, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- According to a new study released by UPMC, people who live in colder, darker climates drink more alcohol. The study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Division of Gastroenterology states that people living in colder regions with less sunlight drink more...

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‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign starts with car seat checks

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign begins on Nov. 19. The Pennsylvania State Police will be conduction high visibility enforcement as part of the campaign and are offering free car seat fitting stations, according to a press release. Members of the...

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More than 40 children join families on National Adoption Day

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
November 21, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- More than 40 children across Allegheny County joined their new family on Saturday. Children ranging from 11 months to 16 years old finalized their adoptions in children's court, said Allegheny County in a statement to the media. The adoptions were finalized through...

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Crime Stoppers ask public to help in homicide case

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
November 21, 2018

WILKINSBURG -- The Allegheny County Police Department is turning to the public asking for help to solve an August homicide case. Officers from the Wilkinsburg Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 12:37 p.m. on Aug. 25, according to a press...

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Pittsburgh Bureau of Police held two graduation ceremonies

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
November 21, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Two graduation ceremonies were held by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police on Friday. Twenty-five recruits and six K9's graduated from the Pittsburgh police K9 training academy after a twelve-week training regime. The first ceremony was held at 9 a.m for the following...

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City homeless shelters open for the winter

John Blinn, Contributor
November 20, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The City of Pittsburgh is opening places of refuge for people in the city who are struggling with or facing homelessness. The city is opening a temporary winter shelter which is located at Shepherd's Heart Fellowship and Veterans Home on Pride Street. The...

Wintry mix, snow, ice prompt officials to warn motorists

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Residents in Moon Township woke up with snow and ice covered roads, cars and yards. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh posted to Twitter that Moon Township received one inch of snow. Some areas in Pittsburgh experienced heavy snow and ice that toppled...

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Police ask for public’s help searching for woman

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are asking for the publics help with locating a missing woman. Authorities are looking for 41-year-old Kelly Sias who was last seen on the North Side Tuesday night. Police say that Sias was last seen around 1:30 p.m. Sias is...

Daily News Brief (11/15)

John Blinn, Contributor
November 15, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

Mayor Bill Peduto submits 2019 budgets to Pittsburgh City Council

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
November 15, 2018
Mayor Peduto presented the 2019 budget to the Pittsburgh City Council this Tuesday.