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Lauren Linder

Reporter

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CBS News, SBG Harrisburg

Preston's Summary

Lauren Linder is a reporter at KDKA. She specializes in themes related to travel and tourism, culture and society, as well as education and higher education, while also covering topics such as crime and local sports in Pennsylvania. Lauren has been featured in SBG Harrisburg, NewsBreak, and CBS News.

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Geo Focus

Pittsburgh, United States (Local)

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Government Announcement: 28 %
Event Coverage: 18 %
Evolving Stories: 15 %
Breaking News: 14 %
Press Release: 9 %

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Most Recent Topics:

  • College & University
  • Housing Market
  • Social Interest
  • Construction Industry

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Lauren Linder's reporting primarily focuses on local news, crime, weather and community events within the United States, specifically Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh. She often covers evolving stories and breaking news related to crime and community events.

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Articles

SBG Harrisburg

Missing PA woman believed to have fallen into sinkhole while searching for cat: troopers by Heather Lang, Mike Darnay, Lauren Linder Tue, December 3rd 2024 at 11:15 AM A search is underway for a missing woman who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township. (Pennsylvania State Police) Dozens of first responders, from police to firefighters and search and rescue teams, are on the scene at Monday's Restaurant on Marguerite Road. They are looking for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard. State police said Pollard was last seen in the area around 5 p.m. on Monday calling for Pepper, her cat. Hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday, a family member called state police to report that Pollard had not come home. Troopers went out searching for her in the area of Monday's Restaurant and discovered her car just before 3 a.m. parked behind the building. Pollard's 5-year-old granddaughter was found inside the vehicle, state police said. She was cold and scared but not hurt. While walking around the car, state police said they found a sinkhole nearby. State police said they believe Pollard may have fallen down that hole while searching for the cat. The sinkhole is on an old coal mine, state police said. It is described as being about the size of a manhole on a city street; however, the hole is about 30 feet deep. "We also discovered there was a sinkhole; it was maybe 15-20 feet from vehicle," Trooper Stephen Limani, of Pennsylvania State Police. "It was about the size of manhole cover but the pocket underneath is significantly larger, and trying to send cameras down there, we determined it's roughly about 30 feet before you see a lot of debris." Troopers called in search and rescue teams from Westmoreland County, as well as a vacuum truck to remove debris from inside the hole. "We have people from the mine organization coming down here to help work through this with us," Trooper Limani said. "Our main concern right now is that she fell into that sinkhole. So that's where we're focusing our efforts." State police said they have not heard any sounds coming from the hole, but work continues to locate Pollard. A command post was set up along Marguerite Road overnight. Troopers from the state police barracks in Greensburg are leading the search and response efforts.

Missing PA woman believed to have fallen into sinkhole while searching for cat: troopers by Heather Lang, Mike Darnay, Lauren Linder Tue, December 3rd 2024 at 11:15 AM A search is underway for a missing woman who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township. (Pennsylvania State Police) Dozens of first responders, from police to firefighters and search and rescue teams, are on the scene at Monday's Restaurant on Marguerite Road. They are looking for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard. State police said Pollard was last seen in the area around 5 p.m. on Monday calling for Pepper, her cat. Hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday, a family member called state police to report that Pollard had not come home. Troopers went out searching for her in the area of Monday's Restaurant and discovered her car just before 3 a.m. parked behind the building. Pollard's 5-year-old granddaughter was found inside the vehicle, state police said. She was cold and scared but not hurt. While walking around the car, state police said they found a sinkhole nearby. State police said they believe Pollard may have fallen down that hole while searching for the cat. The sinkhole is on an old coal mine, state police said. It is described as being about the size of a manhole on a city street; however, the hole is about 30 feet deep.

By: Heather Lang, Mike Darnay, Lauren Linder

A woman out searching for her missing cat overnight in Westmoreland County may have fallen down a sinkhole behind a restaurant in Unity Township, state police said.

SBG Harrisburg

Search continues for PA woman believed to have fallen down sinkhole looking for cat by Mike Darnay, Lauren Linder, Christopher DeRose, Madeline Bartos, Jennifer Borrasso Wed, December 4th 2024 at 6:42 AM A search and rescue mission for a Pennsylvania woman who went missing and is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole is entering its second day. (KDKA) Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Steve Limani said early Wednesday that the abandoned mine in Unity Township where rescue crews are working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard is becoming dangerous for other potential mine subsidence to take place. Pollard has been missing for more than a day now and is believed to have fallen into the sinkhole connected to an abandoned mine while out searching for a missing cat along Marguerite Road , not far from Monday's Union Restaurant. Limani said Wednesday that the cold water that experts and engineers are using to help flush dirt out of the mine is causing distress on the integrity of the mine. "We have to be very careful with the water issues we've been experiencing," Limani said. Experts say the abandoned mine has been deteriorating for a long period of time. Limani said authorities are still considering the search for Pollard to be a rescue mission and is still holding out hope that she will be found. "Until I'm told it can't happen, I don't believe in that," Limani said. "It might seem bleak, but in my heart of hearts, we're pushing forward to try and find her, but that mine is very unsafe," Limani added. "We're gonna continue. We're not stopping. We just might have to switch gears, so it might be a little slower than people might think." Limani said experts and engineers have a plan that will consist of a lot more digging and putting supports in place to help support the mine's structure. Crews worked on widening the hole Tuesday and eventually got people down into the mine area. What appeared to be shoe was located while crews were putting cameras and mics underground, but they haven't seen or heard Pollard as of yet. Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Bacha said there is still reason to be optimistic , however, as oxygen levels underground have been 'perfect,' with no carbon monoxide or explosive gases in the atmosphere. Authorities said the temperature in the mine is warmer than the outside air, estimating it was around 50 degrees Tuesday afternoon, much warmer than freezing temperatures above ground. Limani said Pollard's family is understandably "having a rough go with it." Elizabeth Pollard's son, Axel Hayes, spoke about his mother's disappearance on Tuesday evening, saying he has gone through many emotions, but hopes first responders find Pollard alive.

Search continues for PA woman believed to have fallen down sinkhole looking for cat by Mike Darnay, Lauren Linder, Christopher DeRose, Madeline Bartos, Jennifer Borrasso Wed, December 4th 2024 at 6:42 AM A search and rescue mission for a Pennsylvania woman who went missing and is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole is entering its second day. (KDKA) Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Steve Limani said early Wednesday that the abandoned mine in Unity Township where rescue crews are working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard is becoming dangerous for other potential mine subsidence to take place. Pollard has been missing for more than a day now and is believed to have fallen into the sinkhole connected to an abandoned mine while out searching for a missing cat along Marguerite Road , not far from Monday's Union Restaurant. Limani said Wednesday that the cold water that experts and engineers are using to help flush dirt out of the mine is causing distress on the integrity of the mine.

By: Lauren Linder, Mike Darnay, Madeline Bartos, Christopher DeRose, Jennifer Borrasso

The abandoned mine where search and rescue efforts are underway to find a missing woman who fell through a sinkhole is becoming compromised and unsafe, Pennsylvania State Police said Wednesday.

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