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Remains of western Pennsylvania WWII soldier missing since 1945 identified
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The remains of a western Pennsylvania World War II soldier who went missing in action when he was 20 years old have been identified. U.S. Army Private 1st Class Harry H. Hosfelt Jr. from Connellsville, Fayette County was killed in action on Feb. 9, 1944 when his unit was engaged by German forces near the town of Cisterna di Latina, Italy, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said. His body wasn't recovered and the Germans never reported him as a prisoner of war.After the war, the American Graves Registration Command, which was tasked with recovering missing American personnel in...
Poker player hits jackpot twice at Pittsburgh-area casino
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A western Pennsylvania man hit the jackpot not once but twice at Live! Casino Pittsburgh this year, raking in more than $621,000.Most recently, on May 20, Stephen Mcrae of Somerset Township pulled a royal flush to win a nearly $241,000 progressive jackpot playing Texas Hold 'em. His hole cards were the 10 and jack of spades and then flopped the ace, king and queen of spades, the casino said. It was the hand of a lifetime -- but not his first. He hit a $380,000 jackpot with another royal flush in January. He was dealt a 10...
Hempfield man accused of attempted burglaries in Carbon neighborhood
A Hempfield man was behind bars after state police said he tried to break into two homes Thursday evening and ran away from troopers attempting to arrest him, according to court papers. Ruben A. Carranza, 35, eventually was captured and arraigned Friday morning on charges of attempted burglary, attempted criminal...
Elizabeth Forward rolls into state championship game with shutout win
Elizabeth Forward has dominated its opposition throughout the season, and Archbishop Wood became the latest team to feel its wrath during an 8-0 victory in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Monday. The Warriors (23-1) haven’t lost against a Class 4A opponent this season, blowing through the best in the WPIAL...
Greensburg golfer makes 2 holes-in-one during same round
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A golfer made two holes-in-one during a round at Mount Odin Golf Park in Greensburg. Bob Ross was golfing with his league when he accomplished the incredible feat. "It started rolling towards the pin, and one of the guys said that has a chance of going in," Ross said. "And it did. It went in."Still on cloud nine from the first hole-in-one on the fourth hole, Ross was then in disbelief after looking around for his ball at the 11th hole. "I said, 'Do you think it might be in the hole?' So, we walked up and there it...
Missing PA WWII soldier identified, to be returned home
FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A Pennsylvania soldier missing in action since World War II has been identified and will finally be laid to rest back home. U.S. Army Private 1st Class Harry H. Hosfelt Jr. was killed on Feb. 9., 1944 when his unit engaged German troops near the town of Cisterna di Latina, […]
Therapy dogs strut on the runaway for Greensburg nonprofit
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There's a red carpet, there's a runway and there are hundreds of fans, but it's no catwalk. The second annual Dinner with the Therapy Dogs featured fashionable fur-babies dressed in their best summer styles. The gala raises money for the nonprofit The Top Dog Therapy Team from Greensburg. It was held at Stratigos Banquet Center and KDKA-TV got a peek behind the curtain during dress rehearsal. "Ten (dogs) walk the red carpet to a song that best defines their personality and we have another ten that work our patio and VIP areas. This is our biggest fundraiser of...
Carmichaels surges past rival Chartiers-Houston to reach state softball finals
WPIAL champion Chartiers-Houston was in total control of its PIAA Class A semifinal against rival Carmichaels. The Mighty Mikes took advantage of an uncharacteristic defensive meltdown by the Buccaneers to tie the game and then got a walk-off double by sophomore Carys McConnell in the bottom of the seventh to win in thrilling fashion, 5-4, on Monday at Peterswood Park.
2 shootings in Uniontown leave 1 dead, 2 injured
Police are investigating two shootings Tuesday afternoon in Uniontown that left one man dead and injured two other people. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker ruled the death of Joshua Stevens, 33, of Uniontown a homicide, resulting from gunshot wounds. Baker said Stevens was pronounced at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital.
Mt. Pleasant man killed in apartment fire
A Mt. Pleasant man died after a kitchen fire trapped him in his apartment, according the Westmoreland County coroner. Emergency crews were called to the 200 block of West Smithfield Street in Mt. Pleasant at 11:45 p.m. Saturday when a neighbor reported smoke from next door. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim...
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