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Pittsburgh area braces for potential of more tornadoes on Saturday
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- With the potential for more dangerous storms on Saturday, many areas are preparing. A couple weeks ago, a devastating storm hit Finleyville. It taught Washington County leaders and other emergency officials some valuable lessons. When the tornado ripped through Finleyville in May, it was a stunning and eye-opening event for Washington County officials, including county Commissioner Nick Sherman. "People need to take this very seriously. We need to make sure that we're paying attention to the warnings," Sherman said. That tornado is one of the many reasons officials are keeping an eye on the sky this weekend. "We have the ability...
Weather alert for gusty showers in Southwest Pa. early Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:39 a.m. on Sunday for gusty showers until 5:15 a.m. for Beaver, Allegheny and Washington counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:38 a.m., Doppler radar tracked gusty showers along a line extending from near...
Washington County assistant district attorney charged with DUI
An assistant district attorney in Washington County is facing criminal charges alleging that she was drunk when she drove her vehicle through a red light in North Strabane Township. North Strabane police charged Rachel Anne Wheeler, 37, Friday with misdemeanors for driving under the influence. Washington County District Attorney Jason...
Pittsburgh-area police trying to crack down on rise of DUIs with checkpoints
NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- More than 50 people were charged with DUIs at checkpoints in Washington, Butler and Jefferson counties over the weekend. Police were trying to crack down on people mixing alcohol and drugs with driving.According to one of the departments that was part of that DUI checkpoint, North Strabane Township, they say they are seeing a rise in DUIs around the region.According to state police, they interacted with more than 350 drivers. In all there were 54 DUIs."The numbers are on the rise, it seems like here in North Strabane Township, mostly from illegal drug activity,"...
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