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Bus crashes into building in Washington County
A Freedom Transit Bus crashed into a building in Washington County Thursday morning. According to Washington County 911, the bus crashed into an abandoned building around 7:10 a.m. No one has been taken to the hospital and there is no word on any injuries. A Channel 11 crew is heading to the scene. Check back with us for updates on this developing story.
ALERT: Flash Flood Warning in effect for Allegheny, Beaver, Washington counties after severe storms
The National Weather Service reports a confirmed tornado touched down in northern Hancock County, Ohio, and is heading toward western Beaver County near Harshaville, Hanover Township.
Consumers working to restore power to tens of thousands in Southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Thousands are without power in Southwest Michigan Tuesday night after severe thunderstorms and seven confirmed tornadoes went through the Midwest, at least four of which were in Michigan. As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Consumers Energy is reporting over 25,000 customers without power across 166 outages, mainly...
Update: Tornado watch for Southwest Pa. early Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado watch at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 4 a.m. for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado...
Man pronounced dead following possible DUI ATV crash in Washington County
DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - A man is dead after a late-night ATV crash in Washington County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened just before midnight in Donegal Township on Chicora Fennelton Road near Geibel Road. Troopers said that the driver was attempting to make a turn, lost control, crashed, and ultimately suffered deadly injuries as a result of the ATV rolling over during the crash.He was identified as 39-year-old David Sibenac of Gibsonia. State police do believe that Sibenac was under the influence at the time of the crash.
No criminal charges expected in street sweeper crash into salon, police say
AMITY TWP., Pa. – Officials say no one was hurt after a street sweeper crashed into a salon in Amity Township on Monday night. It happened on Route 422 near Old Swede Road at the Lords and Ladies Salon and Medical Spa. Police on Monday said the driver lost...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 8, 2024: Team tennis titles to be decided
Four district boys tennis teams will be playing Wednesday for the love of gold. In Class 3A, the top two seeds collide in the championship match in a battle of black and gold as defending champion and No. 2 seed Gateway takes on top seed North Allegheny. Both teams survived...
Local golf notebook: Rachel Rohanna qualifies for U.S. Women's Open
WPIAL Hall of Famer and two-time PIAA champion Rachel Rohanna of Waynesburg returns to the U.S. Women’s Open on May 28 at Lancaster Country Club after winning the sectional qualifier Tuesday at Shannopin Country Club. Rohanna, who played in the LPGA Tour and Epson Tour, shot a 2-under-par 140...
After 41 years in coaching, Jim Nesser steps down at Yough
Though he has won section, WPIAL and PIAA boys basketball championships, Jim Nesser is quick to point out he also has guided teams through rough patches, covering both ends of the spectrum in a coaching career that spans four decades. “I have been to the top, and I have been...
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