Category Archives: Local News
HOT, HUMID START TO THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Other than a few afternoon thunderstorms across Ohio, dry weather is expected across the region today. Hot and humid conditions will continue early this week.
Jul 28, 2025
FIRES REPORTED IN CENTER, CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIPS
Two fires this morning have kept Indiana County's first responders busy. The first fire was reported at 4:34 AM at the Fabin Pig Farm on Route 286 in Center Township. (Photo provided by Indiana Fire A...
Jul 28, 2025
MAN INVOLVED IN LIGONIER TOWNSHIP INCIDENT DIES FROM SELF-INFLICTED GUNSHOT WOUND
A man involved in a police incident in Ligonier Township on Saturday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A spokesperson for the Westmoreland County District Attorney's office said that Ligonier ...
Jul 28, 2025
POLICE LOOKING FOR NEW ALEXANDRIA MAN ACCUSED OF CAUSING EXPLOSION IN SALEM TWP
State police are continuing to look for a New Alexandria man believed to be behind an explosion in Salem Township. Troopers have charged 54-year-old James Sever with attempted homicide, two counts of ...
Jul 28, 2025
EXPECT A FOGGY MONDAY MORNING
From the US National Weather Service The combination of clearing skies, light wind and abundant near surface moisture favors fog formation overnight. Visibilities may become 1/2 mile or less in some a...
Jul 27, 2025
A RAINY SUNDAY LIKELY AHEAD
From the US National Weather Service Scattered showers and thunderstorms this morning are expected to become more numerous this afternoon and early evening. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5)...
Jul 27, 2025
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS IN ACTION AFTER SATURDAY STORMS
Storms struck Indiana County yesterday and made for a very busy day for emergency responders, especially in the southern portion of the county. The action started with a call for Indiana firefighters ...
Jul 27, 2025
SENATOR SAYS DATA CENTERS SHOULD PAY FOR GRID EXPENSES
A state senator says she is introducing legislation she calls the "Pennsylvania Ratepayer Protection Act" to create a separate electricity rate class for "everyday" citizens and data centers. The bill...
Jul 27, 2025
PAVING SCHEDULE MOVES FORWARD THIS WEEK IN INDIANA
The street paving work continues in Indiana Borough this week, and there is work scheduled in White Township as well. The ongoing work on Philadelphia Street from 9th Street to East Pike in Indiana an...
Jul 27, 2025
WEISS RETRIAL ON COURT SCHEDULE
The Indiana County Court schedule this week includes a status conference on Tuesday in the Ronald Weiss retrial. The 77-year-old Weiss is charged with criminal homicide for the 1978 murder of 16-year-...
Jul 27, 2025
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
