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‘She should be here’ Family, friends of missing teen girl found dead in Fayette County hold vigil
Flowers and candles with heartfelt messages that read, “Rest in paradise pretty girl,” and “I will always love you,” now mark the area where Kaitlin Whoolery, 17, was found nearly two weeks ago.
Vigil takes place for Fayette County teen whose remains were found earlier this month
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) - Family and friends of Kaitlyn Whoolery continue to mourn her loss after her remains were found and identified in Fayette County earlier this month."She should be here. She shouldn't be on a T-shirt," said Whoolery's cousin, Shanon Harden.The teen had been missing since Thanksgiving until investigators say they received a tip, later finding her body near an abandoned home.On Sunday, her loved ones celebrated her life, holding a vigil and releasing balloons at the property where she was found.They say they want answers and are demanding justice as they wait to learn more about what happened to her.\"I really can't believe this is the outcome. This is where she's been. We've been looking for months for her. It's so hard. She was a baby. She had so much life to live. She was beautiful. Literally, the most beautiful smile, the most beautiful face."Whoolery's remains are in the possession now of an anthropologist in Erie who will determine her cause and manner of death.The Fayette County district attorney tells KDKA-TV that he's hopeful charges will be filed in the case.
Emergency crews called to Connellsville Airport due to plane missing runway
CONNELLSVILLE (KDKA) - Emergency crews had to rush to the Connellsville Airport in Fayette County on Saturday night after a plane landing missed the runway. Video showed the plane appeared to have gone over a hillside while coming in for a landing. First responders tell KDKA that the pilot was not hurt in the landing and refused medical treatment. It's currently unclear what caused the plane to go off of the runway. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
EPA to Yukon landfill operator: fix violations or face $73,000-a-day fine
Federal environmental regulators have given a Yukon landfill operator a series of deadlines to fix problems in how it treats hazardous materials and stores the treated waste on its property or possibly face a $73,000-a-day fine. MAX Environmental Technologies Inc. of Pittsburgh will be able to continue treating hazardous waste...
Vigil held for Shawn Hriscisce
REDSTONE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Family and friends gathered Saturday night to honor the life ofShawn Hriscise, saying they would do everything they could to keep his memory alive. Hriscise was stabbed to death back in February at a home in Redstone Township. Shawn Hriscise, affectionally called "Sonny," was found...
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,...
Slowdowns after crash reported in East Hempfield Township
EAST PETERSBURG, Pa. — A crash causing traffic disruptions was reported in East Hempfield Township Monday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews were called to Spruce Street and Lancaster Road just before noon. Slowdowns were expected in the area. At this time, the severity of...
Historical program, hike will explore former Laurel Mountain railroad line
Where hiking trails now welcome visitors to explore the slopes of Laurel Mountain, at the border of Westmoreland and Somerset counties, locomotives once pulled carloads of timber and quarried stone over the lofty ridge. Participants in a May 2 program organized by the Ligonier Valley Historical Society and the Forbes...
Youngwood man pleads guilty to drug sales in 2 fatal overdoses
A Youngwood man pleaded guilty Monday to selling drugs to two people who died of overdoses in 2020. Frank Bogley, 71, was charged following the Feb. 1, 2020, death of 39-year-old Tina Johnson in West Newton and again after the Oct. 24, 2020, death of John W. Wiltrout Jr., 58, in East Huntingdon.
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...
Local family searches for answers after missing Uniontown teen confirmed dead
NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The family of missing teen Kaitlin Whoolery has learned thata body found near an abandoned home on April 16th is that of their loved one. "We're just in shock," said Shannon Harden. "We still don't even want to believe that it's her." Harden is...
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