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K-9 finds suspect hiding in creek bed after police chase in Westmoreland County • Apr. 19, 2025, 5:24 AM ET (CBS)
Westmoreland County detectives looking for person of interest in Jennah Seibert murder investigation • Apr. 15, 2025, 12:31 AM ET (CBS)
Man accused of stealing Lucky the dog back in Pennsylvania to face charges • Apr. 8, 2025, 11:43 PM ET (CBS)
Westmoreland County parents call driver who fled after hitting their 8-year-old boy "heartless" • Apr. 3, 2025, 12:42 AM ET (CBS)
Westmoreland County youth football programs form their own league amid WPYFL investigation • Mar. 29, 2025, 12:39 AM ET (CBS)

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