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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...
State health officials: 152 potentially exposed to measles after Monongalia County case
State health officials say they’re continuing to monitor for disease transmission after West Virginia’s first measles case in 15 years was confirmed earlier this week in Monongalia County. The West Virginia Department of Health said Friday it has learned of an additional 152 people — 128 West Virginia residents from 30 counties and 24 people […] The post State health officials: 152 potentially exposed to measles after Monongalia County case appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Greene County Historical Society Museum opens for the season Saturday
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Greene County Historical Society Museum is set to open back up for the season this coming Saturday. And if you haven't been to this fascinating place yet, you may want to take some time and check it out. The museum has over 35,000 square feet and over 50 rooms full of the county's history. "This is sort of a blend between a gigantic, big historical site and a county historical society," said Matt Cumberledge, the executive director of the Greene County Historical Society. "There is a little bit of something here that will interest everybody."...
First case of measles found in Morgantown, WV, since 2009
The West Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles since 2009. And since the case was discovered just hours away, doctors in Pennsylvania say be on alert and get vaccinated. Health officials said the adult who contracted the measles in Morgantown was under-vaccinated and recently traveled...
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...
Three things to do in Morgantown this weekend
With summer on the way, there are plenty of ways for students to get outside and celebrate the warmer weather. This weekend, The DA recommends a cupcake and craft beer festival, ramp dinner and meditation and community support event. 1. WV Cupcake and Craft Beer Festival. This Saturday, the seventh...
Nicholas County native named new Mountaineer mascot for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Nicholas County native officially takes on the role of the Mountaineer mascot Friday during a symbolic rifle ceremony at West Virginia University. Braden Adkins, of Richwood, officially accepted the title after being named the successor to Mikel Hagar on March 2, according to a...
Weekend trending summery
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A spring severe weather outbreak in the famous Tornado Alley has many Midwesterners on edge this weekend. Locally, we are immune from any heavy weather. Rather, our weather will cooperate for outdoor plans with warming breezes and an overall lack of rain. Highs will make the 80s the next 3 days as air conditioners kick on.
Weather Extra | Looking ahead to May
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Typical of spring, we have been on a weather roller coaster since the equinox with frequent bouts of warmth arrested by sudden surges of cold. Frost and freeze alerts, especially in March, focused on the early blooming of flora. But now the spring sun is about to crank up its influence and with that comes a long period of above normal temperatures into May.
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