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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...
PennDOT suspends I-83 construction project in wake of deaths of 3 Somerset workers
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with PennDOT say the construction project on Interstate 83 in York County has been suspended due to last week’s fatal crash that claimed the lives of three local men. PennDOT adds that they do not know when the work will resume. The...
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,...
‘We’re rocking it:’ Community comes together to help business following fire in Latrobe
LATROBE, Pa. — An army of supporters gathered at My Fitness Kitchen at the Latrobe 30 Shoppes on Friday morning. They were helping to remove equipment from the business which was one of several damaged by fire on Tuesday morning. “The fire’s one thing, it’s a tragedy,” said Mark...
PHOTOS: Massive flames rip through Latrobe 30 Shoppes
Damage is seen from a massive fire that ripped through the Latrobe 30 Shoppes in Unity Township. Multiple businesses were damaged by a massive overnight fire at the Latrobe 30 Plaza. A massive fire broke out at the Latrobe 30 Shoppes early this morning outside of the Roadman's Country Living Shop. Multiple businesses have been burnt out during an overnight fire at the Latrobe 30 Plaza. Heavy damage was left behind from a massive fire that ripped through the Latrobe 30 Shoppes in Unity Township. The front facade of the Latrobe 30 Shoppes was heavily damaged by an overnight fire that ripped through the plaza.
License plate readers to be installed at several intersections across Westmoreland County
NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. (KDKA) - Westmoreland County plans to install license plate readers at nearly two dozen intersections to catch more criminals.It is a technology that, police say, could be life-saving.License plate readers have been touted as the single greatest law enforcement tool, and soon, you'll see them across Westmoreland County at busy intersections.The camera will automatically scan the license plate of every car that passes."This is one more step to make sure that they have everything they need in active investigations to solve crime," said Nicole Ziccarelli, Westmoreland County District Attorney. "I'm looking to how this is going to...
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