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Remains of missing Pittsburgh-area teen sent to forensic anthropologist
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Fayette County district attorney provided an update on the case of a missing teenager whose remains were identified this week.Kaitlin Whoolery, 17, was reported missing in November 2023, and her remains were found at an abandoned property in North Union Township on April 16. On Friday, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said the next step involves bringing in a forensic anthropologist from Erie, Pennsylvania. But he said finding out exactly what happened to her won't be easy.According to the family, the teenager was in a detention center after a court order by Children and Youth Services,...
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...
Harold Nibert Was High On Cocaine When He Crashed, Killing 5
The Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker previously identified the victims of the crash — all from Delaware, Ohio — as follows, as Daily Voice reported at the time:. Harold Nibert, 55-years-old. Bradley Scott Thivener, 47-years-old. Krystal May, 36-years-old. Amanda Dawson, 33-years-old. Amanda's son, Kullen Dawson, 7-months-old. Nibert...
Local family searches for answers after missing Uniontown teen confirmed dead
NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The family of missing teen Kaitlin Whoolery has learned thata body found near an abandoned home on April 16th is that of their loved one. "We're just in shock," said Shannon Harden. "We still don't even want to believe that it's her." Harden is...
Kaitlin Whoolery, 17 Of Uniontown, Found Dead: Coroner
Kaitlin "Lil Bit" Nicole Whoolery, 17 of Uniontown, was last last scene on Nov. 23, 2023, the Pennsylvania CrimeStoppers said in a release on April 3 as the search for her continued. Uniontown City Police described Kaitlin as a 17-year-old, white female, who was 5'3" tall, weighing 115 lbs, she...
Mt. Pleasant native looks to give former Cook's Lumber, salvage store new life as an auction house
A Mt. Pleasant native is investing in her hometown, with plans to repurpose a closed resale business. Dee Ankney, who sells home improvement goods in Canonsburg, has purchased the former nonprofit American Architectural Salvage store along Mt. Pleasant’s Main Street. She intends to turn it into an auction house specializing in building materials.
Defense claims prosecutor misconduct during 2016 trial for New Stanton motel killing
The lawyer for a McKeesport man convicted of first-degree murder at a New Stanton motel is accusing prosecutors of misconduct during a 2016 trial. Attorney Chris Rand Eyster said prosecutors failed to adequately disclose key information regarding pending federal charges against an eyewitness. The eyewitness testified that she saw Christopher...
Leeper Man Accused of Strangling Woman, Threatening to Kill Her During Domestic Dispute Due in Court on Tuesday
FARMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing for a local man accused of choking a woman and threatening to kill her with a knife during a domestic incident in Farmington Township, is scheduled for Tuesday morning. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 47-year-old Jeffrey Allan Whitney, of...
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.
Washington Township stable owner avoids animal cruelty charges
A Washington Township stable owner agreed to take part in Westmoreland County’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program to avoid animal cruelty charges filed a little less than a year ago. Sandra A. Hobbs, 67, owner of Victory Stables on Camp Nancy Road, initially was charged with animal cruelty and neglect,...
Creeden Conquers Opening Night at Penn Can
SUSQUEHANNA, PA – Penn Can kicked off its 2024 season with the traditional Can Opener Friday night. Brian Puckett and Nick Petrilak brought the Erik Hines Trucking Modifieds to the green in the 30 lap main event. Puckett sprinted away as Alex Stanton worked the low side of the speedway to grab second. The first caution would come quickly when contact between Brandon Fritsch and Paul Rooney left Rooney sitting backward in turn 4 as Dennis Clapperton dove to the infield to avoid the incident.
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