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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...
Charges filed against 2 suspects accused of killing Washington County teen, injuring another
SOUTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Charges have been filed against two suspects who are accused of shooting and killing a teenager in Washington County earlier this month.Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh on Monday announced that charges have been filed against Windale Barfield Jr. and Karon Whitlock in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Annalaya Wilkerson and the wounding of another juvenile female.Wilkerson and the juvenile were found shot on the side of Jolly School Road in South Franklin Township on April 13.Both men have been charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy, attempted homicide and aggravated assault, according to a press...
Kennywood being sued because man claims the park kept the Steel Curtain coaster closure a secret to increase ticket sales
A lawsuit is claiming Kennywood kept the closure of the Steel Curtain a secret because the park wanted to increase it’s ticket sales. TribLive said Joshua Miller filled a class action lawsuit against Kennywood after he allegedly bought season passes to the park. Miller said in the lawsuit that on Kennywood’s website it says that […]
Police: Copper wire theft suspects left identifying documents, receipt for tools at crime scene
Three Fayette County men were arrested after police said they stole more than 400 feet of telephone line and left behind a court custody notice identifying one of them, along with a receipt for tools that may have been used to remove the lines. State police in Belle Vernon were...
Mother of man accused of killing McKeesport police officer accused of violating gag order
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The mother of a homicide defendant found herself in court on Monday. The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office accused her of violating a gag order in the case of the shooting death of McKeesport Police Officer Sean Sluganski. The office accused her of setting up a fundraiser for her son's defense.Candace Tyler is the mother of Johnathan Morris, who is charged in Sluganski's death in February 2023. Her defense argued that there is no definitive proof that she started the fundraiser.The fundraising page on the site FUNDLY was the source of the hearing. It claims to be from...
11 sets of twins set to graduate from same high school
IRWIN, Pa. (WTAE) – A graduating class at a high school near Pittsburgh has 11 sets of twins this year. The 11 sets of twins at Norwin High School in Irwin, Pennsylvania are set to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas soon. “I didn’t really realize there...
Charges for Shell Falcon Pipeline over failure to report drilling issues: AG
Harrisburg, Pa. — Charges have been filed against Shell Falcon Pipeline LP for violations of Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Law regarding construction of a 45-mile pipeline in western Pennsylvania. According to a news release, the Office of Attorney General’s investigation revealed that Shell allegedly failed to notify the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) about multiple issues that the company encountered during some of the horizontal directional drills (HDD) that were utilized to construct some portions of the pipeline. ...
Judge orders mom of accused McKeesport cop killer to remove online video of shooting
A judge Monday ordered the mother of a man charged with killing a McKeesport police officer to remove video of the shooting and other material from an online fundraising page within 24 hours. The order, by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Bruce Beemer, followed a hearing to address prosecution fears...
Get to know the horses in the Allegheny County Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit
SOUTH PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — Like every officer to serve in uniform, the eight horses serving in the Allegheny County Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit all have a story and a little personality.Bobbie Bertalan, the community relations officer for the Allegheny County police, is also a member of the mounted unit. She says that the biggest personality trait these horses have is that they are all approachable and they help bridge the gap between officers and the community."Horses are such a great community relations tool," said Bertalan. "Where you might not want to approach a police officer if they are...
Music Business at Penn holds first concert, aims to expand music industry opportunities for students
Music Business at Penn, a newly established club, recently held its first concert and plans to expand its opportunities for students to learn about the business aspects of the music industry. Wharton sophomores Levi Gans and Paco Prio said that they founded the club to provide students with the chance...
High school roundup for April 23, 2024: Chartiers Valley junior no-hits Elizabeth Forward
Jake Federouch struck out six and walked two in a complete game no-hitter, lifting Chartiers Valley to a 1-0 win over Elizabeth Forward (5-7, 2-6) in Section 3-4A baseball Tuesday. Jared Pryor singled in the only run needed for the Colts (8-2, 6-2). Ambridge 4, Beaver 3 – Liam Baker...
Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough
It was a celebratory moment years in the making when acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, flanked by miners and advocates, announced the rollout of a new rule limiting silica dust exposure for miners in Uniontown, Pennsylvania Tuesday. For years, advocates for mine safety had urged the federal government to adopt strict rules around the substance […] The post Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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