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Penn Hills K-9 gifted custom-fitted protective vest
A local police K-9 is getting protective body armor, thanks to a generous donation. Penn Hills Police Department K-9 Cypress is getting a bullet and stab protective vest courtesy of Vested Interest in K9s Inc. Delivery of the body armor is expected within 10 weeks. The protective vest is U.S. made, custom-fitted and certified by the National Institute of Justice. Vested Interest in K9s Inc. sponsored the body armor as part of its mission to outfit working police dogs. The organization has made numerous donations to area K-9’s in recent years. Since its inception in 2009, the charity has provided more than 6,710 vests valued at $6.9 million to K-9s in all 50 states. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter . | Watch WPXI NOW
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Looking over the opening week for Pitt women’s basketball
Pitt women’s basketball kicked off its season in Pittsburgh against Saint Peter’s on Tuesday, Nov. 3. New head coach Robin Harmony had a strong showing against the Peacocks, securing the first victory of the season with an 81-53 win. The Panthers added a win on Saturday against Long Island University to put them at 2-0 early on in the season.
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Oakmont Splits Over Bow Hunters Set to Target Deer in Borough Parks
Deer have been wandering onto Oakmont's Main Street and darting across a trail between the upper and lower boulevard for years, and now the borough is turning to bow hunters to thin the herd. The archery phase of Oakmont's deer management program could start as early as Thursday, and residents are sharply divided over whether vetted hunters belong in local parks at all.
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District 10 soccer teams go 3-0 during PIAA tournament openers
Lorenzo Baker’s Nov. 10 performance was instant history for the Mercyhurst Prep’s boys soccer program. The Laker who shut out Winchester Thurston over 110 minutes of regulation and overtime action was the same Laker whose goal ended the teams’ PIAA Class 1A tournament opener at Mercyhurst University’s Saxon Stadium. Coach Jake Gamble sent out Baker, his goalkeeper, as the team's fifth shooter for the shootout format that determined the victor. The senior lined up for his 12-yard attempt against the Bears’ Ian Leaman, the other reason for the scoreless match. Baker, who also kicks for Mercyhurst’s football team, won the rare goalie vs. goalie matchup. Leaman guessed wrong when he dove to his right on a shot that went left. The scenario wasn’t unique according to Baker, who was mobbed by teammates after his goal clinched their 5-3 shootout and the Lakers’ berth the state quarterfinals. “I knew (the shootout) was coming after a while,” Baker said, “and I told the guys, ‘Everybody get your minds right.’ This (tournament) was stapled on our bulletin board throughout this season. Not just this (match), but going for the (title).” Mercyhurst, District 10’s champion, will take a 15-5-1 record into its Nov. 14