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Reporter Update: PPS has a seat gapDue to the lack of bus drivers, some Pittsburgh Public School students may not have a seat on the bus when all students return on May 3rd. The district says port authority buses can help get some of the children to school. KDKA’s Chris Hoffman will be posting the story tonight on KDKA-TV News and on CBSN Pittsburgh.

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Reporter Update: Transport Problems at PPSApproximately 5,200 students will return to face-to-face teaching at Pittsburgh Public Schools tomorrow. All students will be returning on May 3rd, but transportation problems remain. KDKA’s Chris Hoffman has the story.

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Frick Park organizes an earth moon concert from noonPittsburghers are invited to enjoy a free concert at Frick Park today.

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Sunday Business Page: Air conditioningJon Delano from KDKA spoke to Mike Motta from Motta Heating and Air Conditioning about the importance of checking air conditioning.

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People can learn about playwright August Wilson with City WalkOn a special walking tour of the city, people can learn all about the playwright August Wilson and the history of the Hill District.

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Local group on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disasterThe Belarusians in West PA organized a memorial service for Point State Park.

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Bridge inspections begin tomorrow on the Roberto Clemente BridgeThe inspection work on the Roberto Clemente Bridge begins.

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Fort Pitt Tunnel to implement a single lane restrictionA lane restriction will go into effect tonight in the Fort Pitt tunnel.

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KDKA-TV morning forecast (4/25)Get the latest weather forecast from meteorologist Bryan Shaw!

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PPS faces a shortage of bus drivers as students prepare to return to classAccording to KDKA’s Chris Hoffman, thousands of students will be returning to the classroom on Monday.

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Police issue arrest warrant for 25-year-old Ausha BrownBrown is wanted for her role in the homewood murder earlier this week.

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Dozens are gathering for March to change in the Hill DistrictThose who marched did so to inspire others to act.

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Local group partner for STEM Maker Boot CampThe organizers hope that the event helped the children increase their interest in science.

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KDKA-TV Nightly forecast (4/24)Stay up to date on the local weather with forecast from meteorologist Kristin Emery!

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Baldwin High School plays the first musical in a yearAfter the pandemic disrupted live performances, Baldwin High School students returned on stage that weekend and produced “Once Upon A Mattress.” KDKA’s Royce Jones has the story.

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Youth killed in Hill DistrictPittsburgh Police Department interview suspects about a shootout that killed a teenage man in the Hill District.

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Couple honors son’s memory with drug withdrawal dayWhen Norma and Dave Hufnagel’s son David died of an overdose, they decided to do everything possible to help those who are also struggling with drug problems. Jessica Guay from KDKA has the story.

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Reporter Update: National Drug Withdrawal DayLaw enforcement agencies across the Pittsburgh area attended National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday and collected more than 1,000 pounds of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs. KDKA’s Jessica Guay spoke to a family who inspired the day. She’ll have the story on KDKA News at 10am and 11am.

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KDKA News Update PM: April 24, 2021KDKA News Update PM: April 24, 2021

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The Cran-Mary CocktailAre you looking for a fun new drink to take home? Melanie Luke from Quantum Spirits covered you with the Cran-Mary Cocktail!

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Where Yinz has been: Johan HedbergIt inspired a chant, a giveaway, and it will be remembered forever in Pittsburgh as the “Moose”. Rich and Daisy meet with the penguins’ goalkeeper, Johan Hedberg.

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412 Fanatics: Stephen SlesinskiStephen Slesinski, better known as “Stephen S” to the Pittsburgh Penguins Internet community, is an illustrator who works on the FX show “Archer,” but has always been a die-hard Pens fan. He started creating fan art for the popular blog “The Pensblog” around 2007 and started working for Archer from there.

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From burgh to derbyEvery May, sports fans gather for the Running Of The Roses, better known as the Kentucky Derby, and it’s an annual tradition for Joe Mujwit and Michael Allison and their friends.

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Fan Cave: Curt CollinsIt occupies two rooms, has wall-to-wall memorabilia, and keeps growing! Meet Curt in Charleroi and check out one of the coolest fan caves in Burgh!

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