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Pa. casino fined for allowing banned gambler to wager
The operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington County was fined $10,000 for allowing an individual to gamble who was prohibited from doing so. Under a consent agreement with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board last month, Washington Trotting Association, LLC, operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, agreed to pay the fine as a result of the incident, the board said in a press release.
Union Township supervisors plead for help cleaning up after tornado
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Union Township board chair is asking the county to help with tornado cleanup. An EF2 tornado touched down Saturday, damaging anything in its path, from roofing to trees completely uprooted from the ground. Union Township chair Michalle Dupree is asking the county to step in. "The primary help has come from local businesses more than what we've seen anything at this point from the state or the county," Dupree said. She said there has to be something more to help the people of Union Township. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reached out to Washington County. They said this isn't...
Wild videos: EF-2 tornado wreaks havoc south of Pittsburgh
Cleanup efforts are underway in a Pennsylvania town south of Pittsburgh after an EF-2 tornado ripped through the community on Saturday, injuring at least two people and sending parishioners of a local church running for safety as it took a direct hit during a service.
Video captures tornado ripping through building near Pennsylvania neighborhood
VENETIA, Pa. - Moments of fear as a neighborhood in Pennsylvania witnessed an unusual sight for the area this weekend - a tornado!. The National Weather Service says the tornado touched down in Venetia Saturday evening, whipping on the ground for nearly six miles. Video captured the terrifying moment the...
Union Township family describes hanging onto railing as EF2 tornado touched down near their home
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - The Abel family received no warning that an EF2 tornado was coming toward their home.Related: EF2 tornado damages Washington County church; congregants suffer 'minor' injuriesThere were no sirens to tell family members enjoying a 4-year-old's birthday party that they needed to head inside. The tornado came so fast that they were unable to do so."My husband was holding on to that railing, and my son was holding on to him, and my daughter was holding on to my son," said Joyce Abel. "My husband was like, 'I think it's gonna take us.'"She and her grandchildren...
Tornado forms as debris is thrown into the air in Washington County
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — Video just into the Pittsburgh Action News 4 newsroom shows the tornado in Finleyville as it was forming. The video shows the tornado's formation and touching down, sending debris flying into the air. This is the same tornado that damaged a church and to Trax Farms.
Scott firefighter recognized after life-saving action during Chartiers Valley musical
Although Hannah Salerno was well-trained in emergency medical services, she didn’t expect to use those critical skills at Chartiers Valley Middle School’s spring musical last month. Salerno, 22, of Scott was working as a volunteer stage manager at the middle school’s production of “The Addams Family” on April...
1 person injured after rollover crash in Washington County
CALIFORNIA, Pa. (KDKA) - One person was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon following a rollover crash in Washington County.Crews were called to East Malden Drive in California around 4:15 p.m.The victim's condition is unknown at this time. The cause of the crash is now under investigation.
Nereida Rodriguez, 28 Of Washington, PA, Killed: Coroner
Nereida Rodriguez, of the 300 block of Duncan Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania, was found struck dead in the 3000 block of Lincoln Highway East in Leacock Township, Paradise on May 14, Deputy Chief Coroner Eric Bieber detailed in the release. A coroner was called to the scene shortly at 1:04 a.m....
Tornado touches down near Pittsburgh
A tornado touched down near Finleyville, south of Pittsburgh, on Saturday evening, May 11, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed. Footage filmed by Bill Millington shows the tornado spinning near Finleyville. “A tornado touched down in our county earlier this evening. Homes are damaged. A local church’s roof was destroyed in the middle of a […]
Most Pittsburgh-area communities not equipped with tornado sirens
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Southwestern Pennsylvania is no stranger to severe weather, from snowstorms and dangerous thunderstorms to flash floods and tornadoes.The Pittsburgh area has seen quite a few twisters recently and even more warnings. Despite this, most of the area is not equipped with tornado sirens, including Allegheny, Westmoreland and Washington counties.North Franklin Township, Washington County is one community with tornado sirens. Officials just announced they're installing a fourth early warning system in its new township building.Whether you stay informed by watching KDKA-TV, checking the National Weather Service or relying on phone alerts, you won't hear any tornado sirens going...
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