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Duquesne Light says the combination of strong winds and extreme heat could impact the grid and damage equipment, which could result in service disruptions. The company is increasing staffing in order to safely respond to any outages as quickly as possible. Because of potentially hazardous conditions, some response times may be delayed. Duquesne Light is encouraging the public to take simple steps to stay safe and be prepared, including: Ensure that cell phones and other necessary electronics are fully charged. Keep supplies such as flashlights and a battery-powered radio in a emergency preparedness kit and Sign up for outage notifications through your DLC account to stay informed.

A Pittsburgh City Council member is introducing today a bill reducing the penalty for prostitution to a finable offense. News Radio

Councilwoman Barb Warwick tells me the legislation says the law disproportionately penalizes women in troubled circumstances .

Warwick says police should focus instead on the people who traffic them and the people who use their services.]

Multiple people shot and nearly a dozen others injured when gunfire broke out late last night in East Liberty. Police were sent around midnight to the area of North Saint Clair and Broad streets after ShotSpotter detected 14 rounds fired. EMS transported three victims to hospitals. One in critical condition, a second in serious condition who was later downgraded to critical, and a third person was in stable condition with a graze wound. A short time later, two victims arrived at Children’s Hospital with gunshot wounds. Both were in stable condition. EMS treated ten people at the scene for minor injuries. So far, no arrests and an investigation is underway.

Heat can be dangerous for anyone...and deadly. Jorge Martinez, CEO of the American Red Cross of Western Pennsylvania, says that with heat cramps and heat exhaustion, you should stop what you're doing, rest in a cool place, and slowly sip water. But a heat stroke? Much more serious. He says if you're experiencing symptoms, you should call 911. To avoid a serious illnesses in the first place,, he advises to stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected to others.

With a high probability of rain and possible thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, a flood watch is in effect from 11 a.m. through this evening.

A 37-year-old woman was shot to death and another person was wounded early this morning in an apparent home invasion in Washington County. The shootings took place around 1:15 a.m. at a house on Eleanor Street in Smith Township. The coroner says Renee Gill was fatally wounded and died at her home. A second person was taken to a hospital, condition unknown. Ppolice say they've started a homicide investigation.

Senator Dave McCormick's Inaugural pennyslvania enegry and innovation summit, the senator says, will take place on Tuesday July 15 at Carnegie Mellon University, and President Trump is expected to attend. Mccormick's office said Trump's attendance comes on the heels of Amazon wanteing to invest 20 billion dollars in Pennsylvnai to build data center campuses in Luzerne and Bucks counties, as well as the planned partnership in our area between US Steel and Nippon Steel. The summit looks to showcase the state's potential to power the artificial intelligence, or AI, revolution.

A hockey story Wednesday raised the hopes of Penguins fans. Canadian sports network TSN reported Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle were “investigating the possibility” of reacquiring the team from Fenway Sports Group. But FSG quickly released a statement saying it wants to keep control of the team but is interested in an investment from a small, passive partner.

Pittsburgh Police are on the scene of a SWAT situation in Beechview. A man is barricaded inside a vehicle in the 13-hundred block of Rutherford Avenue with negotiators on the scene. Police are asking the public to avoid the area.

Practice rounds start today at Oakmont for this week's US Open. 200-thousand people are expected to attend and that means planning ahead if you're going. To reduce traffic, the USGA is encouraging fans to park at Hartwood Acres or Monroeville Mall and ride shuttle buses to and from the golf course. Former Oakmont Pro Bob Ford gave the organizers high praise on the Big K Morning Show.

More than 130 shuttles are running continuously from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be no parking in either Oakmont or Plum. Only residents with approved parking tags are allowed to do that and violators will be towed.