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Closing arguments begin today in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial. The prosecution rested its case Wednesday after 11 days of testimony. The defense chose not to present a case. When closing arguments conclude, the jury will either convict or acquit Robert Bowers on numerous charges. If he's found guilty, the second phase of the trial begins and the jury will decide if he is sentenced to life in prison or the death penalty.

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has vetoed legislation to raise the minimum wage of county workers to $20 an hour. Fitzgerald says the measure passed by County Council violates the Home Rule Charter and is an attempt to usurp the authority of the executive branch. The bill passed 10-4, enough to override the veto. Fitzgerald says the Budget and Finance Department estimates the cost of the minimum wage boost would be $30 million, leading to a significant property tax increase.

Legendary sportscaster Stan Savran died Monday at the age of 76. He was born in Cleveland, arriving in Pittsburgh in 1976. Savran worked with the Steelers, hosted pre and post-game shows for the Penguins and Pirates and also SportsBeat, the popular TV talk show that aired for nearly 18 years. Tributes to Stan include words like: opinionated, kind-hearted, blatantly honest, legend, icon and friend. Despite numerous health problems in recent years, Stan worked until he was diagnosed with lung cancer last winter. We loved the show Stan. 

The Fern Hollow Bridge is closing today to wrap up construction. THE NEWLY REBUILT FERN HOLLOW BRIDGE, WHICH REOPENED LAST DECEMBER, RECONNECTING FORBES AVE BETWEEN SOUTH BRADDOCK AND SOUTH DALLAS AVENUES, WILL CLOSE AGAIN TODAY FOR A MONTH AS PENNDOT CONTRACTORS PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON THE SPAN, AND THE CITY INSTALLS TRAFFIC PATTERNS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS.  A DETOUR WILL BE POSTED.  WHEN IT REOPENS JULY 7TH, THE BRIDGE WILL BE A FULL 4 LANES. 

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert for ground level ozone is in effect until midnight. You can diminish the effects of air pollution by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity. Sensitive groups are advised to limit any time outdoors.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect until midnight. Smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires is adding to air pollution concentrations considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Nearlly 100 million Americans were in areas with air quality warnings yesterday. On the Big K Morning Show, AccuWeather's Dean DeVore was asked when we'll get a break from the smoky skies. Dean says the jet stream will shift this weekend and there's a chance of showers early next week. Highs range from the mi