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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.
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...
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.
Moundsville Police Department seeks new hires, plans move to upgraded facility
MARSHALL COUNTY, WV--The City of Moundsville Police Department is in need of new hires, with an upcoming training in May. Now hiring—that's what the sign reads outside the Moundsville PD doors. The department is in need of two more officers—and Police Chief Tom Mitchell says it can make things difficult.
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.
Greensburg Central Catholic fends off Washington in Class 2A 1st round
Sophomore Tyler Samide drove in two runs and earned a save to lead No. 5 Greensburg Central Catholic to a 3-2 victory over No. 12 Washington in a WPIAL Class 2A first-round baseball game Tuesday at Gateway. Samide doubled in Anthony Grippo in the first inning and then scored on...
CV middle school teachers get free car washes for teacher appreciation week
Teachers at Chartiers Valley Middle School left work May 8 with clean cars thanks to students in the National Junior Honor Society. “When students were asked about doing a service project for Teacher Appreciation Week, they thought of washing the teachers’ cars during their free periods,” said Dina Roberts, seventh grade math teacher and NJHS co-advisor.
Nelson Croft wins GOP nomination for Ohio County Sheriff
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Ohio County will name a new sheriff come November, and on Wednesday we found out whose names will be on the ballot. Harry “Nelson” Croft Jr. has won the Republican nomination, earning 55 percent of the vote last night against Charlie Murphy. Croft began his career with the county sheriff’s […]
Ohio County has a record number of early voters
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The 36 polling locations in Ohio County opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, and so far, the turnout has been a bit slow, according to officials. West Virginia Election Results One of the biggest races in Ohio County is for the next mayor of Wheeling, which consists of 6 different […]
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