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Couple taken into custody after twins found living in filth in Westmoreland County
MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) - A couple in Westmoreland County now finds themselves behind bars after a set of twins were found living in filth in Monessen. The mother of the twins, Falicia Dugan, and Jeremiah Roberts were supposed to be the ones taking care of them, but now are charged with endangering the welfare of children. On Monday, police were called for a welfare check at an apartment on Park Manor in Monessen. Once inside, they found the twins in an upstairs bedroom that was covered in feces as well as various foods. Police also noticed bugs and small bites on the children who are nearly two years old. A witness told the police that Dugan would lock the twins in their room so they could not get out. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
Police: Johnstown-area caretaker accused of abandoning non-verbal patient inside van
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a local caretaker is facing charges, accused of abandoning a non-verbal client inside a vehicle earlier this year after he abruptly quit his job. Police say in April, officers with the West Hills Police Department were contacted after the patient's...
Part of Route 119 is closed in Westmoreland County. What to know before hitting the road.
HEMPFIELD, Pa. (KDKA) — If you're traveling in and out of Greensburg along Route 119 over the next few weeks, find a different route. Route 119, also known as New Alexandria Road, is closed in Hempfield Township between Hannastown and Forbes Trail roads.And despite the turnarounds, most people took the closure in stride on Monday, but they were all caught a little off guard."I saw a sign that said local traffic allowed through, so I was assuming I could make it. But I wasn't making it through," motorist Annalise Shank said. "It will be a bit of an incontinence. When I...
Man wanted on kidnapping charges in western PA arrested in Berks County
DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa. - A man wanted on kidnapping and related charges in western Pennsylvania was apprehended in Berks County. Authorities say 36-year-old Justin Uber was taken into custody Tuesday in the 1300 block of E. Main Street, Douglassville. Uber was wanted on a felony warrant for kidnapping, strangulation and related...
Johnstown to host ‘Squonkapalooza’ festival
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Johnstown is gearing to celebrate Pennsylvania’s favorite cryptid and is ready to turn some frowns upside down! Squonkapalooza, a celebration for the Squonk, is planned for Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The palooza will take place in the Central Park and will offer a “fun-filled” cryptid carnival […]
Coroner: Man dies after motorcycle collides with deer in Westmoreland County
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees says a 75-year-old man has died after he was ejected from his motorcycle during a crash Saturday afternoon. Lees identified the motorcyclist as Robert Hazlett, of Export, Pa. Officials say the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Saturday along Four Mile Run Road in Westmoreland County.
Senior citizen dies in Westmoreland County apartment fire
A 69-year-old man died in a fire at his Westmoreland County apartment early Sunday. A neighbor saw smoke coming from the structure around midnight in the 200 block of West Smithfield Street in Mount Pleasant.
Somerset's Union Street Playground: A day in the life of a local historic site
It's all in a day's play. As soon as the weather begins to turn to warmer and sunnier days, the Union Street Playground across from the Somerset Borough Building begins to fill with the sounds of frolicking. Soon events like Somerset Night Out held in August will draw even more...
Local conservation center provides behind-the-scenes tour of elephant habitat
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Monday, we got a rare behind-the-scenes look at Somerset County's herd of elephants. Officials with the International Conservation Center in Fairhope invited the media for an inside look.
Local charity to host fundraiser for babies going through substance withdrawal
Get your running shoes ready; a local charity is gearing up for their third annual fundraiser. Worth the Weight, based out of Johnstown, provides weighted blankets for babies born addicted to drugs or other substances. The group also provides stuffed animals to babies around Easter and recently held a postpartum...
Organizers prepare for weeklong Juneteenth celebration in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A celebration of Juneteenth is kicking off Thursday evening in Johnstown. Event organizers say this is one of the largest celebrations of Juneteenth in the state. Organizers say most of the events will be taking place around Central Park, except for a concert starting at...
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