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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...
Westmoreland happenings: Plant sales, craft shows, rummage sales, more
• A spring craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall, 306 St. John Drive, Latrobe. Homemade haluski, pierogi and meatball sandwiches and other lunch items will be sold. Free admission. The church is accessible and air conditioned. Details: 724-875-0742.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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