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‘She should be here’ Family, friends of missing teen girl found dead in Fayette County hold vigil
Flowers and candles with heartfelt messages that read, “Rest in paradise pretty girl,” and “I will always love you,” now mark the area where Kaitlin Whoolery, 17, was found nearly two weeks ago.
Vigil held for Shawn Hriscisce
REDSTONE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Family and friends gathered Saturday night to honor the life ofShawn Hriscise, saying they would do everything they could to keep his memory alive. Hriscise was stabbed to death back in February at a home in Redstone Township. Shawn Hriscise, affectionally called "Sonny," was found...
Proposed housing development around Washington County lake puts neighbors at odds
NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Neighbors in North Strabane are at odds over plans to build a new housing development around Peters Lake Park.Developers want to build 41 new homes in the 35-acre greenspace. The dilemma is it's just a few hundred yards from Peters Lake.People in the area say they're concerned about the impact it will have on the serenity of the park while others welcome new development.Built as a reservoir in the 1930s, Peters Lake offers a touch of wilderness in the increasingly urban South Hills. The township bought the lake from Pennsylvania American Water in 1996...
A closer look at 2024 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
Extracurricular activities and honors: He played on two WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A champion football teams and four years on the baseball team. He was a team captain in football and baseball. He was an all-conference and all-state defensive back and conference Defensive Player of the Year. He is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and Social Studies National Honor Society. He was a volunteer member of The Bag Brigade and the Interact and PE Clubs.
Emergency crews called to Connellsville Airport due to plane missing runway
CONNELLSVILLE (KDKA) - Emergency crews had to rush to the Connellsville Airport in Fayette County on Saturday night after a plane landing missed the runway. Video showed the plane appeared to have gone over a hillside while coming in for a landing. First responders tell KDKA that the pilot was not hurt in the landing and refused medical treatment. It's currently unclear what caused the plane to go off of the runway. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
Dozens of teachers in 2 Pittsburgh-area school districts could soon be out of work
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — Dozens of teachers at two Fayette County school districts could soon be without jobs.KDKA-TV has learned more than 100 furlough notices were sent to teachers at Uniontown Area School District and Frazier School District. According to the Pennsylvania State Education Association, of the 195 teachers at Uniontown, 60 notices were sent. Fifty notices were sent to teachers at Frazier out of a staff of 72. "Kids are the next generation, you know? They need good education and need teachers and the one on one," said Dom Laurita, a parent in the Uniontown Area School District. "If...
Coroner ID's man whose body was found in Reading, seeks next of kin
READING, Pa. - The Berks County Coroner’s Office has identified a man whose body was found in the 800 block of Bingaman Street in Reading. The man was identified as Briayan Moreira-Sanchez, 24, from Washington County, Pennsylvania. The coroner’s office is now looking to locate Moreira-Sanchez's next of kin....
The Last Word: Baby Goats Arriving Fast at Local Farm
Since I've been doing these "Last Word" episodes, I've done three stories about goats. One was about a fugitive goat. One was about landscaping goats, and another one was about adopted goats. I loved those stories. So now, I'm at Sunset Dreams Farm near Centerville for Goat Story Number Four.
State Police Calls: Area Woman Charged for Neglecting Dog in Oil Creek Township
VENANGO/CRAWFORD CO., Pa. — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. Area Woman Charged for Neglecting Dog in Oil Creek Township. PSP Corry responded to the 4200 block of Russell Road in Oil Creek Township, Crawford County, for a report of a dog leashed outside without any food, water, or shelter from the inclement weather.
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