Author Archives: Renda Media
NASA: SMALL ASTEROID EXPLODES OVER NORTHEAST OHIO
NASA says the meteor that exploded over northeast Ohio on Tuesday was actually a small asteroid that weighed about seven tons. Videos of the asteroid show a huge fireball streaking across the morning ...
Renda Media Mar 18, 2026

STUDENTS TO LEARN FROM HOME DURING DRAFT
Leaders with Pittsburgh Public Schools are planning to use remote learning days during the NFL Draft next month. Students will be completing lessons online April 22nd through the 24th. PPS officials s...
Renda Media Mar 18, 2026

PSP: WESTMORELAND COUNTY TODDLER LIKELY GOT METH IN SYSTEM THROUGH BREAST MILK
State police are sharing more details on a Mount Pleasant Township toddler who died of a methamphetamine overdose last year. Investigators now say 15-month Thomas Blaesser likely got the drug in his s...
Renda Media Mar 18, 2026

DID YOU HEAR THE BIG BOOM THIS MORNING?
The source of a loud boom heard across the Pittsburgh region Tuesday morning is being identified. National Weather Service Pittsburgh says a meteor likely caused the boom as it rocketed across the sky...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

TUESDAY RADAR UPDATE
From the US National Weather Service Shifting back to the weather - snow showers and bands increase in coverage and intensity late this morning through afternoon. Take it easy if you're driving around...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

MORE SNOW EXPECTED INTO THIS EVENING
From the US National Weather Service Confidence is highest for northwest PA and the higher terrain for continuing to see waves of heavier snow showers that can disrupt travel through tonight. However,...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

MAN CHARGED IN KILLING OF BUSINESS OWNER PLANS INSANITY DEFENSE
Lawyers for a man charged in the killing of a Lower Burrell business owner say they plan to present an insanity defense. Nathan Salem is charged in the December 2023 fatal shooting of Mogie's Irish Pu...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

CHARGES MOVING FORWARD FOR COUPLE CHARGED IN CHILD'S OVERDOSE DEATH
Charges are moving forward against two people accused in the death of a 15-month-old-child. The victim died from a methamphetamine overdose in a Westmoreland County home in February of last year. Mich...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

PA LAWMAKER INTRODUCES BILL TO MAKE STEALING, SELLING HUMAN REMAINS A FELONY
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing to close a gap in state law after recent cases involving stolen human remains. Luzerne County Republican Rep. Brenda Pugh has introduced House Bill 2256, which would...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN CITED FOR LOUD MUSIC
State police responded to a noise complaint Feb. 28 along Carrick Lane in Young Township, Jefferson County. Troopers said a 39-year-old Punxsutawney man was playing loud music outdoors and refused to ...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

America 250
The America250 celebration is coming up. Are you doing anything special?
Yes! Can't wait for the Friday night parade and Saturday's YMCA Star Spangled Celebration at Mack Park!
We'll do our typical picnic and sparklers thing!
We're traveling to some great U.S. historical sites, such as Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.
Nothing special. Just a typical weekend at our house.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM











