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Pittsburgh area experiencing unprecedented tornado season
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A wicked week of weather has left residents picking up the pieces throughout the region after multiple tornadoes touched down, including the first in Pittsburgh city limits since 1998.It's been an active and unprecedented tornado season for Southwestern Pennsylvania, and according to experts, storm season began a bit early this year.Over the past two weeks, we've seen storms and high winds create a path of destruction throughout the region, including last weekend in Washington County, before it started again yesterday in parts of Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny counties.The National Weather Service confirmed 19 tornadoes in the tri-state...
Update: Flood advisory previously issued will expire at 4:45 a.m.
The advisory was for Allegheny, Beaver and Washington counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 4:45 a.m. early this morning for portions of east central Ohio, including the following area, Jefferson OH, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver and Washington, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke and Hancock. The heavy rain has ended for all areas except in Allegheny County, where a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 7:15 a.m. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the National Weather Service.
Circleville High School Senior Commits to Waynesburg University for Academic and Athletic Pursuits
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Sterling Mullins, a standout senior at Circleville High School, has officially inked his commitment to Waynesburg University, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in his academic and athletic journey. Waynesburg University, located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, is a renowned private institution established in 1850. With a...
Wheeling sees alarming spike with five drug overdoses in 24 hours
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — According to the Wheeling Police Department, five overdoses occurred in the Wheeling area in the last 24 hours. Early Friday morning, four opioid overdoses were confirmed in Ohio County, while the fifth remains under investigation. Officials say often, two or three will be reported at...
West Virginia pulls the lever on primary day and a local company faces court hearing: Here are the week’s top headlines
West Virginia Primary results (WTRF) — 7News is your local election headquarters. West Virginia went to the polls Tuesday for an election year primary, and no matter your county, there were major issues on the ballot. Wheeling had races for city council in all six wards, with new member Tony Assaro Jr. elected to the […]
Hilltop Elementary takes part in mock court trial
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Fifth grade students from Hilltop Elementary got real world experience during a Mock Court Trial in a Marshall County Courtroom. Between judge, jury, court reporter, attorney’s and defendants, students worked on a real case, learning about court proceedings and the criminal justice system. Circuit Judge Jeff Cramer has been helping […]
True Freshman Talent at Washington – Khmori House
Washington’s Spring roster featured a handful of early-enrollee freshmen. For players that would otherwise still be in high school, several of them started to show the kind of potential they might have for the future of this program. One of them was linebacker Khmori House. The class of 2024 early-enrollee was a three-star recruit out of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. The Trinity League in Southern California is known to be one of the nation’s most competitive high school leagues. In three seasons at the varsity level at St. John Bosco, House recorded 118 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and five pass breakups. He was a productive player at linebacker and strong safety for the Braves. And his transition to Big Ten Football has been fluid thus far.
Washington County community installing new emergency siren
NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- After several tornadoes have impacted the Pittsburgh area this month, how can we keep our neighbors safe? One way to catch your attention is with an emergency siren.Loud? Yes. Effective? Hopefully.That's the idea behind the early warning systems in North Franklin Township, Washington County. There are three sirens in the township now, with a fourth on the way at the new municipal building."What's the price on one life? Seconds matter. We've found that out in the last week," North Franklin Township Commissioner and Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Sabot said.Sabot said they got the sirens back...
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