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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 takes place for Fayette County teen whose remains were found earlier this month
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) - Family and friends of Kaitlyn Whoolery continue to mourn her loss after her remains were found and identified in Fayette County earlier this month."She should be here. She shouldn't be on a T-shirt," said Whoolery's cousin, Shanon Harden.The teen had been missing since Thanksgiving until investigators say they received a tip, later finding her body near an abandoned home.On Sunday, her loved ones celebrated her life, holding a vigil and releasing balloons at the property where she was found.They say they want answers and are demanding justice as they wait to learn more about what happened to her.\"I really can't believe this is the outcome. This is where she's been. We've been looking for months for her. It's so hard. She was a baby. She had so much life to live. She was beautiful. Literally, the most beautiful smile, the most beautiful face."Whoolery's remains are in the possession now of an anthropologist in Erie who will determine her cause and manner of death.The Fayette County district attorney tells KDKA-TV that he's hopeful charges will be filed in the case.
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.
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...
West Virginia man charged in shooting death of his wife, deputies say
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia man was charged and arrested Thursday in the shooting death of his wife, deputies said. Rick Allen Cordes, 49, of Morgantown is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Jennifer L. Hribar, 39, according to a news release from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office.
UPD issues campus notice following Downtown Morgantown shooting
A shooting incident occurred on Walnut Street in Downtown Morgantown at approximately 3 a.m. Saturday, per a Community Notice and LiveSafe Alert. No WVU students were involved in the shooting, according to Executive Director of Communications April Kaull. UPD was monitoring the incident and issued a notice to increase awareness...
On-demand pilot transportation program launches next week in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) - A ride-share pilot program is launching next week to bring more on-demand rides to rural communities.The RAMP program starts with two vans in Greene County and a van that will operate as a shuttle between Waynesburg and Carmichaels.The free rides can be used to access essential services like healthcare, groceries, government and civil services, and work.Starting May 1, you can request a ride on their website or app on weekdays during normal business hours.It's a collaborative effort between Greene County leaders, Waynesburg and Carnegie Mellon universities and the nonprofit Blueprints.
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.
Camp staff strive to help create lifelong friendships for campers
Having friends is an important stepping stone for children. They can teach each other different things about their lives and expose them to new ideas and situations they might not have had if they hadn’t met. Attending summer camp exposes children to hundreds of possible new friends and may...
NCAA Tournament First Round-Princeton vs West Virginia
Mar 23, 2024; Iowa City, IA, USA; Princeton Tigers guard Kaitlyn Chen (20) reacts with guard Skye Belker (10) during second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers of the NCAA first round game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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