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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.
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...
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...
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...
WVU Police increasing patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas to discourage distracted driving
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As part of continued efforts to discourage distracted driving and ensure drivers obey traffic laws, the West Virginia University Police Department is heightening its traffic patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas across campus and other areas of concern. Officers have increased their presence in the following areas: Parking lots 80 and […]
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.
Inmate sentenced in death of another inmate at Hazelton Prison
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Stephen C. Crawford, age 45, an inmate formerly housed at United States Penitentiary Hazelton, was sentenced today to 188 months in prison for the death of a fellow inmate. The Department of Justice said Crawford was found guilty by a jury of assault of voluntary manslaughter,...
WVU hosts international cyber defense exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’
This month, WVU has partnered with the United States military to host "LOCKED SHIELDS 24," a program that the U.S. government calls “the largest and most complex international live-fire cyber defense exercise.”
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...
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