Category Archives: Local News
PA SUNDAY HUNTING BILL PASSES STATE HOUSE
A bill to end Pennsylvania's ban on most Sunday hunting is headed to Governor Josh Shapiro after passing the State House Monday in a 142-61 vote. The measure would allow broader hunting beyond the cur...
Jul 01, 2025
INDIANA COUNTY UNDER FLASH FLOOD WATCH
From the US National Weather Service A Flood Watch has been issued through 10 PM for much of southwest Pennsylvania. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may create flash flooding of small streams, roads...
Jun 30, 2025
INDIANA COUNTY IN AREA OF FLASH FLOODING CONCERN
From the US National Weather Service Heavy rain remains the primary concern this afternoon and evening as a tropical airmass combines with a passing trough over the Ohio River Valley. Forecast models ...
Jun 30, 2025
PA BUDGET DEADLINE IS TODAY BUT SPENDING PLAN IS NOT READY FOR APPROVAL YET
Today is the deadline for Pennsylvania's budget, and local legislators are saying that they will continue to work on the 2025-26 spending plan after the deadline. State Representative Jim Struzzi, the...
Jun 30, 2025
SEVERE STORM POSSIBILITY RETURNS TO START THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. There is a Marginal Risk for some storms to be severe, with damaging wind. There is als...
Jun 30, 2025
AUTHORITIES LOOKING FOR JUVENILES WHO RAN OFF FROM WESTMORELAND COUNTY TREATMENT FACILITY
Authorities are looking for a group of juveniles who ran off from a treatment facility in Westmoreland County yesterday evening. The Ligonier Valley Police Department say three or four individuals are...
Jun 30, 2025
STATE RESIDENTS WARNED OF REALID DOCUMENT SCANNING SCAM
PennDOT is notifying state residents of a scam that mentions the RealID verification process. Fraudulent text messages are being sent out from people claiming to be with the state agency or the federa...
Jun 30, 2025
BILL ON CANCELLATIONS FOR STREAMING SERVICES ON AGENDA TODAY FOR PA HOUSE
A bill considering the cancellation of streaming television services is on the agenda today for the state house. House Bill 1229, called the "Click to Cancel and Consumer Protections for Recurring Sub...
Jun 30, 2025
AFTER A RAINLESS SUNDAY, POSSIBILITY OF STORMS RETURNS MONDAY
From the US National Weather Service Another trough will move through the region on Monday. This will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms. The main threats will be damaging winds and heav...
Jun 29, 2025
JUDGE SCHEDULES ARGUMENTS IN FOLEY MURDER TRIAL APPEAL
Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco has scheduled arguments on August 19th for Kevin Foley's petition for relief from his murder conviction. A jury found the 60-year-old former state trooper ...
Jun 29, 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
